Daily Check In Thread
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I had a great run tonight! It was W8D1 and I was supposed to do 27 min. I did 31 instead - did 3.1 miles or exactly 5k! It was one of this great runs when you feel light and strong and fast and it seems like you could run like this forever
Ironically it was so cold and gloomy and windy outside I did not really want to go running, but once I started it was totally awesome! Wish all of you guys great runs this week!
Congratulations!
I realized I won't be finishing this programme with a 5k run as I'll need about 42 minutes for 5k. I'm just too slow.0 -
I had a great run tonight! It was W8D1 and I was supposed to do 27 min. I did 31 instead - did 3.1 miles or exactly 5k! It was one of this great runs when you feel light and strong and fast and it seems like you could run like this forever Ironically it was so cold and gloomy and windy outside I did not really want to go running, but once I started it was totally awesome! Wish all of you guys great runs this week!
Congratulations, remember that experience for when it happens again, you don't want to go out.
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Checking in! W4 D2 completed! I felt better about it, I'm certainly progessing wii.0
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Week 2, day 2 done. Nice little thunderstorm to make it a short, quick run, but at least I got my mile and a half done.0
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Well I've completed Week 3... think I may start Week 4 tomorrow, give myself a rest for day. I still wonder how on earth I'm going to be able to run 5km not stop... I don't know how anyone can ever run a marathon!!0
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I though the same a month agoChelleBelle2708 wrote: »Well I've completed Week 3... think I may start Week 4 tomorrow, give myself a rest for day. I still wonder how on earth I'm going to be able to run 5km not stop... Ran 5k two days ago and will run one more tonight!
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I though the same a month agoChelleBelle2708 wrote: »Well I've completed Week 3... think I may start Week 4 tomorrow, give myself a rest for day. I still wonder how on earth I'm going to be able to run 5km not stop... Ran 5k two days ago and will run one more tonight!
Excellent work!!! I'm assuming it gets easier?! Its not my legs that is the issue, its my breathing more than anything. I just feel like my chest is closing in on me the harder I push it.
We had a group run at work the other day and one of the trainers was out in front with me and said should we try a little faster as he thought I looked like It was too easy for me... my legs went fine, but my breathing was terrible.
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ChelleBelle2708 wrote: »I don't know how anyone can ever run a marathon!!
One foot in front of the other, repeat. Same as for a 5K, just for longer 0 -
ChelleBelle2708 wrote: »
I though the same a month agoChelleBelle2708 wrote: »Well I've completed Week 3... think I may start Week 4 tomorrow, give myself a rest for day. I still wonder how on earth I'm going to be able to run 5km not stop... Ran 5k two days ago and will run one more tonight!
Excellent work!!! I'm assuming it gets easier?! Its not my legs that is the issue, its my breathing more than anything. I just feel like my chest is closing in on me the harder I push it.
We had a group run at work the other day and one of the trainers was out in front with me and said should we try a little faster as he thought I looked like It was too easy for me... my legs went fine, but my breathing was terrible.
Any advice would be great!
Hi! I read somewhere that keeping your arms parallel to your torso helps with breathing. I tried it and it made a HUGE DIFFERENCE! Instead of letting my arms cross in front of my chest when they're swinging, I keep them parallel to my torso and tuck in my elbows a bit. It opens up my chest a lot so my lungs can do their job. Running like this felt idiotic at first, but it feels perfectly natural now. It also helps me be mindful to stand up straight and not slump over. I am not a fast runner, but the more I've run with good posture and arm position the faster I've become and the easier it seems to be getting.
I just completed Week 5 Day 2 and I'm super excited to try Day 3 tomorrow! It felt absolutely amazing!0 -
ChelleBelle2708 wrote: »
I though the same a month agoChelleBelle2708 wrote: »Well I've completed Week 3... think I may start Week 4 tomorrow, give myself a rest for day. I still wonder how on earth I'm going to be able to run 5km not stop... Ran 5k two days ago and will run one more tonight!
Excellent work!!! I'm assuming it gets easier?! Its not my legs that is the issue, its my breathing more than anything. I just feel like my chest is closing in on me the harder I push it.
We had a group run at work the other day and one of the trainers was out in front with me and said should we try a little faster as he thought I looked like It was too easy for me... my legs went fine, but my breathing was terrible.
Any advice would be great!
Hi! I read somewhere that keeping your arms parallel to your torso helps with breathing. I tried it and it made a HUGE DIFFERENCE! Instead of letting my arms cross in front of my chest when they're swinging, I keep them parallel to my torso and tuck in my elbows a bit. It opens up my chest a lot so my lungs can do their job. Running like this felt idiotic at first, but it feels perfectly natural now. It also helps me be mindful to stand up straight and not slump over. I am not a fast runner, but the more I've run with good posture and arm position the faster I've become and the easier it seems to be getting.
I just completed Week 5 Day 2 and I'm super excited to try Day 3 tomorrow! It felt absolutely amazing!
Great advice, thank you! I will try this tomorrow when I go out for Week 4... looking forward to Week 5 actually!!!0 -
ChelleBelle2708 wrote: »Excellent work!!! I'm assuming it gets easier?! Its not my legs that is the issue, its my breathing more than anything. I just feel like my chest is closing in on me the harder I push it.
C25k, you shouldn't be pushing hard, if you can't hold a conversation while running you are running too hard at this stage. With all due respect to your running leader, they are likely to cause you to get injured or drop out. When you can do 30 mins without effort then start mixing it up. At the stage you are at, I would just follow the programme. It works, even I did it. I can now run half marathons, 4 milers are easy recovery runs. 8 months ago, I thought doing 3 miles was going a long way from home LOL.
Have fun, enjoy it, allow your body to adapt.0 -
Week 8 Day 2 done! 3.25 miles in 33 minutes. After 20 minutes it started raining really hard... I got all soaked 0
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W7D1 yesterday. phew, it was so difficult as it was really hot and somewhat humid. I did manage to run 25 minutes without a break, and then did another 8 minute interval and that was all. I just couldn't go on. But I was running rather fast anyway and I guess having been out in the desert for most of the day didn't really help. Things can only get better again And besides, I still hit my running goal of at least 5k with just 3 minutes of walking inbetween.
One thing I noticed: The last few runs I only needed about 1.5 minutes to recover from a running interval, regardless of the length. Ok, yesterday it was a bit longer, but not by much.
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W7D1 yesterday. phew, it was so difficult as it was really hot and somewhat humid.
Great! Cannot imagine running in the heat! It started raining yesterday after I ran away 2.5 miles from home. Cold rain and strong wind made me shivering, so on my way home instead of 20 min walking I did some extra running too just to warm up 0 -
Great! Cannot imagine running in the heat! It started raining yesterday after I ran away 2.5 miles from home. Cold rain and strong wind made me shivering, so on my way home instead of 20 min walking I did some extra running too just to warm up
Brr... sounds really unpleasant! I guess I would have passed this session!
It is windy here as well, but it feels more like a hairdryer at the moment. Mind you, I had placed a bottle of water on my garbage bin in front of my house door as I'm still struggling with where to leave my phone as I want to be able to look at and use the screen. First round it was still there. Second round it was gone *sigh*0 -
W5D3 done! I was terrified of this day from day 1. In awe of what I'm capable of! I doubted myself up until today. Now I know I can do this!!0
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HannahsMother2012 wrote: »W5D3 done! I was terrified of this day from day 1. In awe of what I'm capable of! I doubted myself up until today. Now I know I can do this!!
See, you are capable of this and so much more. I saw the achievement on your newsfeed, well done, be proud and celebrate YOUR success. Big hugs from me.
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Just got back in from W4D2. Took a couple of days off due to weather, and I'm kind of bummed I did. Today was just one of those days where every step was a task. Looking forward to the next run though.0
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Awesome! I had no doubts you'd do this!HannahsMother2012 wrote: »W5D3 done! I was terrified of this day from day 1. In awe of what I'm capable of! I doubted myself up until today. Now I know I can do this!!
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Great! Cannot imagine running in the heat! It started raining yesterday after I ran away 2.5 miles from home. Cold rain and strong wind made me shivering, so on my way home instead of 20 min walking I did some extra running too just to warm up
Brr... sounds really unpleasant! I guess I would have passed this session!
It is windy here as well, but it feels more like a hairdryer at the moment. Mind you, I had placed a bottle of water on my garbage bin in front of my house door as I'm still struggling with where to leave my phone as I want to be able to look at and use the screen. First round it was still there. Second round it was gone *sigh*
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My first 5k this year my goal 35. My time 33.050
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Missed my w2d2 today, but I got my fitted running shoes! Yay me. Had to drive an hour and a half to a store that did a gait analysis. I'm so excited to go for my run tomorrow! Still can't believe that I shelled out $130 for a pair of shoes, but the guy there was SUPER nice and helpful, and even showed me some exercises to strengthen the outside of my hips to make sure my legs go straight when running, and don't try to bend in at the knees. That's why my knees have been sore. I had to get a pair with extra padding on the inside of my foot because I have a slight inward roll. Never would have guessed it!0
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I just hold my phone in my hand all the time
Yep, but the outside temperatures, even at night dictate I should take a bottle of water along. I tried running with something in both my hands and it didn't work. I need to build a phone holder with which I can see the screen and operate it (I love my stats!) or need a bottle holder of sorts.
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Well, it was not a very good idea to run first thing after attending an all-night Easter vigil. I slept only few hours and had a headache. To make it worse it's warm and sunny here today. I missed cold rain we had two days ago Anyway, I ran my first mile, walked the second one and ran (very slowly) the third one... I added some more brisk walking to compensate. To summarize, my last run (toady was W8D3) left much to be desired But I know I can run 5k, I did it two days ago, and hopefully will be doing it over and over again.
I am moving to preparing for 10 k in June and wish all of you here nice runs! You all can do it!0 -
Well, I did my w2d2 run in my new shoes! I think I had them tied too tight; my pinky toes started going numb. And I could tell a massive effect from taking a 2 day brake from exercise! (I did spend about 4 hours walking around the mall, but not actually going out for a walk) My running periods were pretty rough! I forced myself through it, though, and the only truly uncomfortable part of my run was the creepy guy by the edge of the track making perverted grunting noises while starring at me as I ran past. Creep!0
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