Hi,
I finished week 2 day 2 and still going strong. I'm a little nervous about week 3 but looking forward to it.
I registered for the Color Run in August. This would be my first 5k run. So excited, this should keep me motivated to finish the program.
Hang in there everyone.

yirara wrote: »

Well... I tried to run again two evenings ago but things didn't work out at all. Including warmup I only managed to get to 3km, with a 1 minute walk between each 1km. Everything went wrong: my feet hurt, couldn't lift up my legs, side stitches from the beginning, couldn't breathe properly... and lots of wind. I guess it's not easy to start up again after a vacation. I might try again today and if it doesn't work then I won't continue with W8, but go two weeks down or something like that.

Bad runs happen, do not beat yourself up! Just run next time as if nothing happened.

Finished my week 4 today, and I feel great! I have mentioned that the C25K I'm using is much more strenuous than everyone else's, but I'm managing it pretty good so far. My next run is week 5, day 1, and a 2.5 mile run. I have ran 2 miles completely on 2 separate occasions now, and the 10X1 min runs tonight was pretty easy for me. I'm really enjoying this program!

Finished week 8 day 2 after a bad week. Attempted it once and failed, but today I did it! So close to graduation...ekkk! Do I consider myself a runner at this point?! I always feel a little intimidated saying it!

hbarnesccs wrote: »

..... I am struggling with the calf cramps now, and have to pause 3 minutes in to each 5 minute run.

These persistent calf issues are unusual, particularly as you're only on a dreadmill. If you were doing a lot of climbing I could see why it might happen.

Other than general flexibility, you might benefit from a roller, there's a limited set of things it could be. Hydration, and adequate salts might be it but you shouldn't need supplements. You should get what you need in terms of minerals from diet.

What other training do you do?

Well, somehow my app logged my today's run when I just walked last night, even though I made sure it wasn't on my workout. It also wouldn't let me go back and re-do it. Guess that's just another issue with the app I'm using! I went ahead and did Tuesday's workout, which turned out to be good because it was a 13X1 run, and it was crazy hot and sunny. I'll figure out how to create my own workout and make up my today's run on Tuesday. Hopefully swapping the two days around won't hurt much.

hbarnesccs wrote: »

MeanderingMammal wrote: »

hbarnesccs wrote: »

..... I am struggling with the calf cramps now, and have to pause 3 minutes in to each 5 minute run.

These persistent calf issues are unusual, particularly as you're only on a dreadmill. If you were doing a lot of climbing I could see why it might happen.

Other than general flexibility, you might benefit from a roller, there's a limited set of things it could be. Hydration, and adequate salts might be it but you shouldn't need supplements. You should get what you need in terms of minerals from diet.

What other training do you do?

The cramps yesterday were actually from running outside. :-\

I do a little bit of yoga and do a 30 minute circuit of machines twice a week at the gym. I also hop on the arc trainer for 15 - 20 minutes on those days. The only days I really run outside are Saturdays and/or Sundays.

OK, if it doesnt bother you at other times then I'd suggest that it's one of two things; psychological, or wearing heels.

It does strike me that you may be working yourself up to having problems now, perhaps talking yourself into it. It might be becoming a reason to stop and rest, rather than just keep going.

The other potential would be if you do wear heels a lot then you might have a situation where your calf muscles have become acclimatised to being shortened. A work colleague ended up in the situation where even when she ttok her shoes off she had to walk on her forefoot as she couldn't comfortably lower her heels to the floor. That said, she was mid 30s so she'd been wearing them consistently for a long time.

worldsworstsuperhero wrote: »

Managed Week 1 Day 1 of C25K this morning. It wasn't pretty and I came close to quitting many times, but somehow I did it

Well done, if you need to go slower do. The usual problem is that you feel the need to run fast, like Meb or Mo, but in reality you just need to run at any speed. Take it slow, take it easy, 8 weeks will come and go and you'll wonder why it seemed so hard.

Most programmes have you run, rest, run, rest, run ,rest, rest to complete 7 days. You need the rest days for your body to repair itself. You get stronger on the days you are resting on this programme. If you ran everyday at this early stage you will ultimately injure yourself unless you are extremely lucky. Stay with it, at the end of 8/9 weeks depending on the programme you can run more frequently. Even then most people run too hard. I run everyday but 80% of my running is at a pace I can have a conversation at, so not fast at all.

ftrobbie wrote: »

Most programmes have you run, rest, run, rest, run ,rest, rest to complete 7 days. You need the rest days for your body to repair itself. You get stronger on the days you are resting on this programme. If you ran everyday at this early stage you will ultimately injure yourself unless you are extremely lucky. Stay with it, at the end of 8/9 weeks depending on the programme you can run more frequently. Even then most people run too hard. I run everyday but 80% of my running is at a pace I can have a conversation at, so not fast at all.

thanks, ftrobbie!

Just started, W1W1, but I really enjoyed it! I've been doing a good deal of walking for the past month, so today was great! Perfect weather, empty lakeshore, tons left in the tank, etc. I realize, of course, it's going to get harder and I'll probably shake my head at my past self, but for now I'm really pumped!

I completed Week 7 day 1 yesterday. I had a little 15 second pause after 12mins running, but I managed to do the rest without stopping. Hoping Thursday (Day 2) will be a better day. My main issue is breathing, but think i may need to slow down

Yesterday I finished week 3 day 1. I felt good and I finished before it started to rain. Looking forward to tomorrow. Hope it's not raining to bad tomorrow..

I did MY w5d1. I had some issues with my app and did day 3 first, and today I made up day 1...it was a 2.5 mile run. I MADE IT! I feel fantabulous! For those reading this, going, "what in the.....," yeah, I have an 8-week program, and it's different than everyone else's, apparently. Tomorrow is my next rest day, then, since I swapped my 1st two runs of the week around, I will have another 2.5 mile run. I decided to try this one on the treadmill, and was a bit intimidated because of what everyone else was saying about how hard it is. I found it easier! I had the incline up to 1-2, and changed the speed between 5.0&5.4. I think the biggest help was the tv distractions. The biggest bonus was I got a LOT less bugs in my eyes and sucked into my throat! Lol. My running track is around a "lake." Its a man-made track around a man-made lake at the park. Its a nice little track, but there sure are a lot of giant gnat clusters flying around there in the evenings!
Anyways...I did it! Half way through week 5 and I'm running 2.5 miles! I am so unbelievably excited right now!
PLUS...I signed up for my 1st 5K that will be on the 16th...another week and a half! My goal is to run the entire race, regardless of speed. I know I can, I know I can, I know I can!

W1D2 completed, it's going great so far.