Daily Check In Thread
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W7D1 done.
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What are u going to do after that? I'm at week 6 in the same program and have thought about trying the 10k program next but I'm not really sure I like running, lol.
If you get to the end of the plan and still feel that you don't enjoy it, then you're not obligated to run, though I would say get to the end of the programme.
If you're not enjoying running, then explore why not. Personally I rarely enjoy the first 15 minutes, and that's one of the challenges that new runners find. You're not running for long enough to really get the flow going and relax into it. After the first fifteen minutes then I'm comfortable for a good 2-3 hours, but the first mile and a half is murder.
Equally, you might still be going a bit fast.
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W3D2 complete pushed my pace while jogging felt good. Scary moment while jogging i saw a large dog with no owner strolling down the side walk towards me so i crossed the road. Im a big guy at 6'2" 350lbs but i have been bite by a dog before and its no fun.... but i do feel bad i think i should have checked on him cause he did seem to have a limp. What would have you done?0
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W7d3 done.
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frankie5152 wrote: »W3D2 complete pushed my pace while jogging felt good. Scary moment while jogging i saw a large dog with no owner strolling down the side walk towards me so i crossed the road. Im a big guy at 6'2" 350lbs but i have been bite by a dog before and its no fun.... but i do feel bad i think i should have checked on him cause he did seem to have a limp. What would have you done?
I'm a big dog person (my lab is 85 lbs), so I probably would have paused to check on him, unless he was being aggressive.0 -
W7d3 done. The humidity kicked my butt and had to take a few 20ish second breaks
I would have check on him. I have been called the dog whisperer on occassion0 -
Good luck with your 5K!
If you've finished the program by the time you move, honestly look at the B210K programs for when you move outside. Most take you back to 10 minute intervals.
Thank you! That's great advice, I'll definitely plan to do that. I'm really looking forward to living right on the trail and would love to start another program outdoors. That sounds perfect.0 -
Did W9 today in 12:11.. Not sure that it is good but it's done0
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Awesome!
How is your week 4?Finished week 3 today. I've finished week 3 once before and never moved on to week 4. I decided this time to not look ahead at week 4 and to just try it on day one that way I don't have time to psych myself out.
If I get to W4D1 and I cannot do it then I will repeat week 3.
Did W4D1 yesterday and felt great. Excited to see how tomorrow goes for W4D2. I can't believe I've made it this far.
Keep it up!
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dixiewhiskey wrote: »Did W9 today in 12:11.. Not sure that it is good but it's done
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w7d2 all done. I put the incline at 2% and definitely felt the difference between that and no incline. I feel great and am excited to complete week 7!0
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Somebody_Loved wrote: »
Good luck with your 5K!
If you've finished the program by the time you move, honestly look at the B210K programs for when you move outside. Most take you back to 10 minute intervals.
Thank you! That's great advice, I'll definitely plan to do that. I'm really looking forward to living right on the trail and would love to start another program outdoors. That sounds perfect.
I looked at b210k after graduated from c25k, but decided not to do it. For 3-4 weeks I was running 5k three times a week, and then moved to a 8 week training plan for 10k instead. Did three runs per week: two 3mi runs plus a "long" run which slowly increased from 3mi to 6 mi... Also included some strength training.0 -
I've been doing some biking and walking on my "off" days, and today when I went to run I could tell right away that it would be tough... Not to mention it was 90°F with 58% humidity. I'm tired!
Today my app had me do a 12 minute run "as fast as you can" (on W4D3 on a 17 week plan) to "adjust the plan to better match my fitness level". Previously, I haven't run longer than 2 minutes at a time, so I knew it would be tough to push myself without walk breaks. Yeah, I ended up taking several walk breaks, but short ones. I managed to average a 10.39 min/mile pace which I'm pretty happy with. I can't tell if it's changed my plan or not. Looking ahead, it looks impossible! I added some walking to the end of the training, and I was practically dragging my feet by the time I got back to my car. Early to bed tonight!!!0 -
I've been doing some biking and walking on my "off" days, and today when I went to run I could tell right away that it would be tough... Not to mention it was 90°F with 58% humidity. I'm tired!
Today my app had me do a 12 minute run "as fast as you can" (on W4D3 on a 17 week plan) to "adjust the plan to better match my fitness level". Previously, I haven't run longer than 2 minutes at a time, so I knew it would be tough to push myself without walk breaks. Yeah, I ended up taking several walk breaks, but short ones. I managed to average a 10.39 min/mile pace which I'm pretty happy with. I can't tell if it's changed my plan or not. Looking ahead, it looks impossible! I added some walking to the end of the training, and I was practically dragging my feet by the time I got back to my car. Early to bed tonight!!!
What app are you using @faithan84 ???0 -
So I finished c25k w4d1 tonight - WHEW! And just to tell you, I follow directions so well, that not only did I get lapped numerous times by the teenaged cross country runner, but by the sole dude walking. Yes, you read that right, I got lapped by a walker while I was doing a running program!!
At first, when I realized he was gaining on me, I was upset with myself and thought I should pick up my pace. BUT, I stayed my course, ran my intervals (2 three mins and 2 five mins) and finished my training. And it feels damn good!! I made two full quarter mile runs tonight - a month ago I couldn't run to the end of my driveway.
All of this to simply say: do things your way, don't fret over how others perceive you, and be persistent. You'll be amazed at what you can do if you don't let fear win!
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Awesome job and way to keep the right paceMimiOfTheLusciousLawn wrote: »So I finished c25k w4d1 tonight - WHEW! And just to tell you, I follow directions so well, that not only did I get lapped numerous times by the teenaged cross country runner, but by the sole dude walking. Yes, you read that right, I got lapped by a walker while I was doing a running program!!
At first, when I realized he was gaining on me, I was upset with myself and thought I should pick up my pace. BUT, I stayed my course, ran my intervals (2 three mins and 2 five mins) and finished my training. And it feels damn good!! I made two full quarter mile runs tonight - a month ago I couldn't run to the end of my driveway.
All of this to simply say: do things your way, don't fret over how others perceive you, and be persistent. You'll be amazed at what you can do if you don't let fear win!
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@frankie5152, thanks!! 0
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I did w3d1 last night. Managed to complete it, but was So. Much. Slower. than I had been doing. And this morning my knees are hurting. I'm trying so hard and this is discouraging.0
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What app are you using @faithan84 ???
@taeliesyn, I'm using Endomondo. It has an option to set up training programs, and C25K is one.
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Slainte831 wrote: »I did w3d1 last night. Managed to complete it, but was So. Much. Slower. than I had been doing. And this morning my knees are hurting. I'm trying so hard and this is discouraging.
Im on week 3 as well and day 1 went slower as well but the point is to finish not how fast you went. I had some knee pain week 2 before i bought good running shoes so if you havent already i would look into good shoes they have made a difference for me0
