w1d1
adam145
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So, this morning I completed my w1d1!
I don't think I've ever run (other than towards, or away from something!), but I figured that, at 45, it was about time I gave it a try. My fitness level isn't too bad after quitting smoking about 6 years ago, and taking up cycling, but I quite like the idea of attempting a 10k next year or so.
So, up bright and early this morning, with c25k podcast in ear, and I did it. The inside of my knees ache a little now, but I think it went okay.
Any other newbies I can follow / be followed on Strava for inspiration? I'm at https://strava.com/athletes/150565
Adam.
I don't think I've ever run (other than towards, or away from something!), but I figured that, at 45, it was about time I gave it a try. My fitness level isn't too bad after quitting smoking about 6 years ago, and taking up cycling, but I quite like the idea of attempting a 10k next year or so.
So, up bright and early this morning, with c25k podcast in ear, and I did it. The inside of my knees ache a little now, but I think it went okay.
Any other newbies I can follow / be followed on Strava for inspiration? I'm at https://strava.com/athletes/150565
Adam.
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I'm not a newbie, but I sent a follow request.0
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I dont use Strava, but am intending to start C25K tomorrow - so Ill be following your progress with interest.
Ive never been a runner. Couldnt run to the end of the street without coughing a lung. Strangely though I can walk like a machine. I get a march going and can keep a good pace for hours, average 13-14 min mile. Pretty good for walking I think?
Anyway, thats one of those weird things that makes me me. Im hoping I can step into running via C25K, there is a first time for everything!0 -
Same as Ceci.0
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Thanks for the Strava follows. I'm feeling this mornings run/walk a little in my knees today, although I'm pretty sure it's "good" ache, rather than bad ache. It'll be interesting how it feels if I make it through the week 1. At this stage I can't imagine being able to run 5k without stopping (or to be honest, 5 minutes!).0
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I didnt do it this morning! Thursday will be the day...0
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I'm not 100% sure I'm going to be able to do tomorrow! (my day 2). I still ache today, and I'm a little worried about a bike ride I have planned for Sunday. I'll see how I'm feeling in the morning!
Good luck for Thursday.
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If it helps, I have the same thoughts about cycling and swimming. It's all about what you get used to. I'm sure you will be fine, look forward to seeing your progress on Strava0
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You might be sore until you run again . . . I've had those days where on Wednesday I'm still sore from Monday's run but when I run on Wednesday (just kick myself in the butt and do it!!!) I feel way better than I thought I would.
It might not be for you, but just some food for thought.0 -
I started this week. Did W1 D1 on the 11th. I think the fear of starting was worse than the actual workout.0
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Sounds like you're on exactly the same time scale as me then! How did it go? When are you doing D2?
I did my D2 this morning, and despite aches and pains beforehand, I think it went okay. My pace was slightly slower than the first time, but I think that was mostly due to me taking a (very) slight detour in order to make sure my warm down walk was long enough before I reached home.
I think my general aches are good aches, rather than bad aches! At the moment, I'm looking forward to D3.
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Aches are generally going to be ok, pain however...
As you're cycling already you should be doing enough to protect yourself, running, cycling and swimming are all complementary in that sense.
Well done, a 10K is easily achievable in about 6 months.0 -
I'm not 100% sure I'm going to be able to do tomorrow! (my day 2). I still ache today, and I'm a little worried about a bike ride I have planned for Sunday. I'll see how I'm feeling in the morning!
Good luck for Thursday.
Thanks!
Its a tough one. I found when I started Stronglifts there is a fine balance between pacing yourself in and pushing through the discomfort or not pushing enough/pushing too hard.
I have since come to trust my instinct on taking a day off, hopefully you are in tune with your body enough to make the right call!
ETA - and of course I should read further down the thread before replying!
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Well I did it. My legs arent to happy with me right now and my chest was trying to recreate that famous scene in alien the whole time but I did it.
All I can say is that all the positive testimonies, the transformations people attribute to c25k, all of them are lies. I cannot for a minute uimagine me running the required 90 seconds next week, let alone 3 or 30 minutes!
It seems impossible!
That said, Ill keep plugging away, who knows - it might work!0 -
Looking at your Strava feed, my guess you are running too hard. I can do a 2hr half marathon and your 4th and 7th run intervals are at or faster than my tempo speeds. Slow it down, this is not a race, this is about getting time on feet and recovering. You are right, I expect you to struggle next week unless you slow down significantly (some idea I was doing 8.5km/hr during the early weeks), speed will come later.
Not sure whether the hypebole is your sense of humour coming through.
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Strava request sent, if you're running faster than Robbies tempo pace, you definitely need to slow down. You'll get this
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samhennings wrote: »Well I did it. My legs arent to happy with me right now and my chest was trying to recreate that famous scene in alien the whole time but I did it.
All I can say is that all the positive testimonies, the transformations people attribute to c25k, all of them are lies. I cannot for a minute uimagine me running the required 90 seconds next week, let alone 3 or 30 minutes!
It seems impossible!
That said, Ill keep plugging away, who knows - it might work!
Well done! I know what you mean though, I certainly can't imagine running for more than a few minutes, and certainly 30 minutes without stopping seams like a long, long way away!
That said, I'm actually feeling better today, the day after my w1d2, than I was on Tuesday, a day after my w1d1. I'm almost looking forward to tomorrow morning for the completion of the first week!0 -
Looking at your Strava feed, my guess you are running too hard. I can do a 2hr half marathon and your 4th and 7th run intervals are at or faster than my tempo speeds. Slow it down, this is not a race, this is about getting time on feet and recovering. You are right, I expect you to struggle next week unless you slow down significantly (some idea I was doing 8.5km/hr during the early weeks), speed will come later.
I think you're confusing me and samhennings. It's my Strava link at the top of this thread.
However, it's still of course more than possible that I'm going too fast. I'm feeling relatively comfortable during the running stages, cardiovascular-ly at least. It's keeping my legs going and the aches in my legs afterwards which are currently my biggest problems. I'm assuming that's just down to my lack of any type of running, and yet, because I do a fair bit of cycling, my cardiovascular fitness isn't too bad.
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Slow down. Then slow down some more. You should be able to hold a conversation (or sing a song) while running. If you can't, you are probably trying to go too fast. This is the best advice I got when I started c25k.0
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I noticed that, but honestly even downhill those two are faster than my long easy pace on downhills, and I've just done a 1:49 half marathon on a reduced training load.
Yep your cardio is probably fine, but it's the build up and the muscle/tendon adaption that takes time with running, which is why so many runners, run themself into the ground.
I'm not sure if the 110 has a pace alert, but check into it and I'd set it for around 6-6:30min/km pace as a 'too fast' alert, which honestly is taking into account your advanced cardio level. Get through the program and then worry about speed. 0 -
I think you're confusing me and samhennings. It's my Strava link at the top of this thread.
Yep, my bad, Strava and mfp usernames being different, oops that's me too. Sorry
I noticed that, but honestly even downhill those two are faster than my long easy pace on downhills, and I've just done a 1:49 half marathon on a reduced training load.
Yep your cardio is probably fine, but it's the build up and the muscle/tendon adaption that takes time with running, which is why so many runners, run themself into the ground.
I'm not sure if the 110 has a pace alert, but check into it and I'd set it for around 6-6:30min/km pace as a 'too fast' alert, which honestly is taking into account your advanced cardio level. Get through the program and then worry about speed.
That's where I was even if I got the wrong user, sorry again, if people can do intervals at that speed/ pace C25k is probably not the right programme for them. Good luck on your journeys though. And have fun.
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Yep your cardio is probably fine, but it's the build up and the muscle/tendon adaption that takes time with running, which is why so many runners, run themself into the ground.
I'm not sure if the 110 has a pace alert, but check into it and I'd set it for around 6-6:30min/km pace as a 'too fast' alert, which honestly is taking into account your advanced cardio level. Get through the program and then worry about speed.
Good advice. Thanks. I'll check the 110 for a pace alert tonight, but I don't think it does. Nevertheless, I'll try to slow down. I've always had problems with my achilles, so I really, really need to slowly build up to walking and running.
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Learning how to run slow is one of the hardest lessons in running, but when first building it's needed.0
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samhennings wrote: »Well I did it. My legs arent to happy with me right now and my chest was trying to recreate that famous scene in alien the whole time but I did it.
All I can say is that all the positive testimonies, the transformations people attribute to c25k, all of them are lies. I cannot for a minute uimagine me running the required 90 seconds next week, let alone 3 or 30 minutes!
It seems impossible!
That said, Ill keep plugging away, who knows - it might work!
Well done! I know what you mean though, I certainly can't imagine running for more than a few minutes, and certainly 30 minutes without stopping seams like a long, long way away!
That said, I'm actually feeling better today, the day after my w1d2, than I was on Tuesday, a day after my w1d1. I'm almost looking forward to tomorrow morning for the completion of the first week!
Thanks! Im glad you are finding it easier. At the moment the issue for me is not the legs but the lungs, so the opposite of you!
Glad to hear it gets better, not sure I could stick to it if everytime I felt like today...
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@samhennings slow down, steady your breathing, slow down some more, focus on your form and slow down some more again just for the heck of it.
I struggled on my first few attempts of C25K, once I slowed my running down to what felt comfortable(ish) it made a massive different.0 -
Ohhh I know that movie scene. One thing that has really helped me with lungs was learning to belly breathe while running, well by some accounts on here on pace, I am barely moving. I did W6*R3 today, 25 minute run, my fastest km was at a pace of 9.12km/hr. But I managed to complete the whole 25 minutes, that was my focues. I have never run in my life, not at school, did no team sports, I am still 107kg, so have a lot to still lose and 42. I'm one of those that really, if I can do it you can cases. It does get easier, if I'm lying - prove it
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w1d3 done. Looking forward to week 2 now. I tired to keep the pace down some more, but the podcast I'm listening to (NHS c25k) plays music during each walking and running stage, and I can't help feeling the rhythm of the music is the pace I should be aiming for, so I've been mostly concentrating on stride length.
I'm going to try and stick with Monday/Wednesday/Friday mornings next week as that's worked quite well for me, however I have a busy Sunday planned, so I may have to change my schedule a little if Morning morning is a no-goer!
Thanks for the advice and encouragement so far!
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@samhennings slow down, steady your breathing, slow down some more, focus on your form and slow down some more again just for the heck of it.
I struggled on my first few attempts of C25K, once I slowed my running down to what felt comfortable(ish) it made a massive different.
I averaged 5mph, I usually walk at about 4mph so Im not sure if I actually can slow down!
Its weird. Like Im built for walking. Happy to get a march on at 4mph and maintain it for hours, just keep going happy as can be. Jog, and Im panting and puffing with my heart beating out of my chest in 100yds.
I think its just the raise in pace, I have to just keep going with it and adapt. I am aware of not trying to go to fast, Im not racing anyone, I think its just the case Im basically rubbish
Ohhh I know that movie scene. One thing that has really helped me with lungs was learning to belly breathe while running, well by some accounts on here on pace, I am barely moving. I did W6*R3 today, 25 minute run, my fastest km was at a pace of 9.12km/hr. But I managed to complete the whole 25 minutes, that was my focues. I have never run in my life, not at school, did no team sports, I am still 107kg, so have a lot to still lose and 42. I'm one of those that really, if I can do it you can cases. It does get easier, if I'm lying - prove it
Thanks, Ill have a look at belly breathing, not seen of it before. Fantastic to see you have done so well, lets hope you are right and miracles can happen! W1D2 tomorrow...0
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