Daily Check In Thread
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Whoohoo! W3d1 done! A little chilly this morning but that just motivated me to keep going to stay warm.0
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I did W3D2 this morning with some pretty sore knees.0
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started week 3, day 1 today... it felt good. at the finish of my c25k today i was able to jog 17 minutes without stopping. what a great nsv to gain mid week... #feeling accomplished0
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Ran week 5 day 2 yesterday. This is getting hard.0
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W6*D3 done.... Woo hoo. I was slow but comfortable, now I know I can comfortably do 25 mins I will work on picking up my pace.0
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Finished W1D3 today. Feeling good & excited about next week.
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Me and my friend at work Completed Week 8 Day 1 & 2 this week... we are so pleased and amazed we actually managed to keep running (although a little slow at times) for 28 minutes!!!0
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waving goodbye to week three. i probably would have really enjoyed this week had i not been running with sore knees. i definitely was shocked when the program prompted me to do the brisk walks, i didn't want to stop running! i can't wait for week four, hope my knees stop complaining.0
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I just finished slaying week 4! Nervous about next week, but am excited, too. Getting better and stronger with my endurance and mental control. Mind over matter! I think my body's catching up to me, though. Am about to go out and pick up a foam roller for my poor legs!0
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Delighted that today I somehow managed to complete W2D3!
This was despite being almost doubled over with period pain, hormonal, irritable and tired from having to get up stupid early to get daughter to her *crucial* chemistry exams.
Did I mention that it was raining so hard that I couldn't see with my glasses on?!!0 -
finished week 3, day 2 today... really enjoying this week. was able to jog 24 mins after workout without stopping, a total of 1.92 miles. i'm finding i look forward to my jogs every other day so... if i watch my heartrate would it be better to try jogging the 3 miles on my own now or finishing the program as structured? thanks in advance for any info you can share...0
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worldsworstsuperhero wrote: »I damaged both of my legs and ankles in separate accidents when I was younger-breaking bones, tendons, ligaments etc, the whole shebang!
Reading advice on various running sites, I made the decision to visit a proper shop for running equipment in order to have my running style and gait analysed and get fitted for a decent pair of running trainers. The size and style I needed wasn't in stock and had to be ordered.
I collected them this morning and they feel and look AMAZING! They weren't cheap, when compared with high street "fashion" trainers, but they make such a difference
I've got W1D3 tonight and I'm quite looking forward to it now!
I'll let you know how I get on later.
Fingers crossed X
I could see the Smile on Your Face as I was reading your Post.
Congratulations, Professionally fitted shoes that fit and match your gait are the only absolutely 100 percent requirement for happy running, and one of the greatest Investments you can make. Everything else is subjective. So did you get some Wicking socks, Wicking running shorts and Wicking tops?AllonsYtotheTardis wrote: »Properly fitted running shoes are the only essential. The rest, you either discover very quickly (oh hey, I need a more supportive bra), or develop preferences through experience.
Moisture wicking socks are an inexpensive and wonderful thing to get, though. Cotton socks will make most runners get blisters.
Some runners prefer capris, some prefer running tights, some prefer shorts, or skirts. My decisions were based on this - if what I was wearing was causing me discomfort, I looked for something that solved that particular issue.airangel59 wrote: »And with C25K if you are just starting, RUN slow, SLOWER than slow. Puking is not a good thing.
If it hurts/chaffs replace it.
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maggiekat7 wrote: ».....had i not been running with sore knees.
You've now mentioned this several times, so it should be a concern. There are a number of potential causes of knee pain, and it really depends on whether you're talking about aching or pain, and whether the pain persists after you stop.
Assuming that you've got appropriate shoes then the next thing I'd consider would be your gait. You should be aiming for short, quick steps. Your front foot should be hitting the ground only just in front of, or under, your centre of mass.
Your other possible source is core strength. A weaker core can propagate down the body, and exhibit in the knees or ankles. Are you doing any strength training at all?0 -
finished week 3, day 3 today... awesome week. after workout i jogged 37 mins without stopping, a total of 3.06 miles...0
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I've got W3D1 tomorrow and I'm dreading it.
I don't think I can manage 3 minutes
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worldsworstsuperhero wrote: »I've got W3D1 tomorrow and I'm dreading it.
I don't think I can manage 3 minutes
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Sounds terrible! Can you run inside? I am not a fan of a treadmill, but choosing between 33C and the treadmill is a no-brainerHmpff.. I did manage week6D3, but just about. I think I've reached a point where it's getting too hot. Last night it was 33C (91F) and rather humid. Maybe I've reached the point where I cannot go on for now.
Nope, I can't. But it doesn't matter. I still manage around 5km, sometimes with more sometimes with less walking. That's pretty much the maximum distance at the moment. Yesterday it was 36 degrees after sunset. So I guess I'll be graduating from this programme in autumn when it gets cooler again. But hey, if I can keep up about 5km with some walking inbetween then I'm happy.
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worldsworstsuperhero wrote: »I've got W3D1 tomorrow and I'm dreading it.
I don't think I can manage 3 minutes
Trust in the program! and slow down if you have to.
+1 for slowing down, if you can't hold a conversation while doing c25k you are running too fast. It is not a race, it is about getting your body to get used to being up on your feet running without freaking out your mind. Your mind which gets overwhelmed with signals it is not used to. Trust the programme and go slower, even if you think you can't, you can!! Good luck
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Sounds terrible! Can you run inside? I am not a fan of a treadmill, but choosing between 33C and the treadmill is a no-brainerHmpff.. I did manage week6D3, but just about. I think I've reached a point where it's getting too hot. Last night it was 33C (91F) and rather humid. Maybe I've reached the point where I cannot go on for now.
Nope, I can't. But it doesn't matter. I still manage around 5km, sometimes with more sometimes with less walking. That's pretty much the maximum distance at the moment. Yesterday it was 36 degrees after sunset. So I guess I'll be graduating from this programme in autumn when it gets cooler again. But hey, if I can keep up about 5km with some walking inbetween then I'm happy.
Just keep plugging away, if you're runner slower than 6min/km you'll be able get your 30min in without going past your 5k.
Running in the heat sucks, but if you stick it out, when the weather cools you'll go further and faster with the same amount of effort.0 -
I did W4D1 yesterday. It had rained pretty hard all night so I was late getting out to run. I did the 3/5/3 minute runs fine, but on the last 5 minute interval my leg had been burning all run and I was going up a slight incline and 3 minutes in I bonked and paused the app. I walked the incline to get to the top, which is a bridge, and stretched about 20 seconds then restarted the app. I ran 1.4 of the 2 minutes because that put me at the end of the trail back at the parking lot. So, the good part is I am now running more distance and need to go further before turning around on the trail. I know next run wont be as mental and I will be able to do it all.
Everyone talks about going slow. I never ever could run and found going super slow I can. I am 60 lbs overweight. I call my run walking in cursive I am so slow that my neighbor passed me while he was walking and I was running. My kids tease me. I think I walk faster in my recovery than my actual run speed. I say all that so anyone starting knows NONE OF IT MATTERS!I am getting out there. I see my progress from dying through the 1 minute intervals to doing 5 minute intervals. Every week I move up and go farther and recover quicker. I wear an abdominal strap heart rate monitor and in my 5 minute run I was up to 170 so I know I am pushing. Dont give up. I figure speed will come after I gain some endurance.
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hollyelise68 wrote: »I figure speed will come after I gain some endurance.
Spot on, running at whatever speed will improve your running ability. Well done and keep at it
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I just completed my first official 5K race with a finish time of 32:22!!!!! I must have been filled with adrenaline because my fastest practice run was right around 40 minutes. To go from not running at all just a few months ago to this is unbelievable - I'm so proud and looking forward to my next race!0
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I just completed my first official 5K race with a finish time of 32:22!!!!! I must have been filled with adrenaline because my fastest practice run was right around 40 minutes. To go from not running at all just a few months ago to this is unbelievable - I'm so proud and looking forward to my next race!
Fantastic news, well done, further proof that C25k works. Please carry on and enjoy running
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worldsworstsuperhero wrote: »I've got W3D1 tomorrow and I'm dreading it.
I don't think I can manage 3 minutes
Trust in the program! and slow down if you have to.
Thanks for that! I slowed down to a speed I can only describe as " embarrassingly slow " and managed to complete W3D1 this evening.
*loud cheers and round of applause from the cat*
I can't believe I'm doing it!!!
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hollyelise68 wrote: »Everyone talks about going slow. I never ever could run and found going super slow I can. I am 60 lbs overweight. I am so slow that my neighbor passed me while he was walking and I was running. My kids tease me. I think I walk faster in my recovery than my actual run speed.
I know exactly what you mean *gets overtaken by small girl on pink Barbie bike. With stabilisershollyelise68 wrote: »I say all that so anyone starting knows NONE OF IT MATTERS!I am getting out there. I see my progress from dying through the 1 minute intervals to doing 5 minute intervals. Every week I move up and go farther and recover quicker. Dont give up.
YEAH!!! WE CAN DO THIS
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Nope, I can't. But it doesn't matter. I still manage around 5km, sometimes with more sometimes with less walking. That's pretty much the maximum distance at the moment. Yesterday it was 36 degrees after sunset. So I guess I'll be graduating from this programme in autumn when it gets cooler again. But hey, if I can keep up about 5km with some walking inbetween then I'm happy.
Just keep plugging away, if you're runner slower than 6min/km you'll be able get your 30min in without going past your 5k.
Running in the heat sucks, but if you stick it out, when the weather cools you'll go further and faster with the same amount of effort.
Yes, I'm pretty slow. I need about 40-45 minutes for my 5km. But at least I get there And despite the heat I'm trying to get a little bit further each month. (Bloody tracking website that I'm using has a badge reward system *sigh*) 0 -
Jumping in here - I've done couch to 5k in the past but now just sort of running! In the last month I have been running regularly 3 times a week, rather than doing C25K again I've just gone with running until I feel I can't any more and I do a combination of treadmill running and road running. I did a slower test run on the treadmill last week and realised I have been running 'too fast' so not being able to run as much as I had wanted and wanted to second others who have said to slow down the pace. You're learning to build up stamina, upping distance rather than working on speed ... in the beginning at least. Yesterday I ran 2 miles (road run) at a reasonable 4.4 miles per hour ... tomorrow when I'm on the treadmill I'll be keeping it at 4 mph and see how I do!
I also have this t-shirt
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MeanderingMammal wrote: »maggiekat7 wrote: ».....had i not been running with sore knees.
really depends on whether you're talking about aching or pain, and whether the pain persists after you stop.
It is an ache, and it is definitely worse while I'm running (and walking, going up and down stairs, etc). Happily, it is okay when I wake up in the morning. I ice my knees after each run now, hoping that will help.MeanderingMammal wrote: »Assuming that you've got appropriate shoes then the next thing I'd consider would be your gait. You should be aiming for short, quick steps. Your front foot should be hitting the ground only just in front of, or under, your centre of mass.
I upgraded my shoes at the onset of pain to a pair recommended by a friend who is both a triathlete and a podiatrist. I *do* think my gait needs work. I switched from long strides to quick, short steps while walking, so I think I've got that one covered. I've been mindful of heelstrike and notice that I'm often running on the balls of my feet. I will watch to see where I'm hitting the ground next.MeanderingMammal wrote: »Your other possible source is core strength. A weaker core can propagate down the body, and exhibit in the knees or ankles. Are you doing any strength training at all?
I was doing some circuit training on alternate days, but stopped as I thought the knees flared up after squatting exercises.
I was really hopeful that the ache/pain was part of the "breaking-in" process as I moved from sedentary, to walking, to fitness walking, to jogging . . . but as time goes on I am considering the reality that I've got an issue that needs addressing.
I really appreciate your feedback, thanks!
Aaaaaaand . . . completed first day of week 4 today. I quite enjoyed the challenge of more running time!
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