Daily Check In Thread
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I made it through without any pain!I overdid it on Saturday and hiked 16.5 miles. My ankle was just not going to cooperate for W6D1 yesterday, so I rested instead. I'm going to try W6D2 today and see what happens!
I even picked up the pace for the last run interval to see if I could sustain that speed for the two minutes. I was very close!
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After 10 days off and one failed attempt 7 days ago, I just completed w4d3 with ease! WOOHOO, I CAN do this!! Bring on w5, I'm soooo ready!
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dixiewhiskey wrote: »After a week of being super busy, I ran W9. 11:40/mile vs last time's 12:11/mile. Feeling proud
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It is so inspiring to read about all of you and your progress! Be proud of yourselves and thanks for sharing!
I did w4d2. Long run interval of 5 mins. I went a little further than usual because at one point I had to turn around and run away from a family of skunks crossing the road in front of me!0 -
Somebody_Loved wrote: »Good job, everyone!
I completed W8D3 on Saturday morning and it felt so good. Very proud of myself, especially since I've attempted the program multiple times before only to quit after a couple weeks. I'm going to keep running the 5k distance this week (with some outdoor runs) and then I have my first 5k a week from Wednesday!
Good luck with your race! Can't wait to hear about it!
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klmnumbers wrote: »Congrats to all finishers. I just got back from doing w8d3. I am slow as hell, but I did it. Almost made it to 3.1 miles and just kept walking during cooldown to hit it. So, I'm slow. and sweaty. But I did it.
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I'm a c25k beginner... it took 4 weeks of cardio to work up to w1d1 for me.
I did w1d1 last Wednesday, w1d2 (same thing) last Friday, missed Monday and just did w1d3 today (Tuesday). It's doable but I'm struggling with it a fair amount, so I'm thinking I may do two more week 1 runs this week and see if my HR doesn't spike to hell (I'm 29 and my heart rate is going up to 180) after that.0 -
I completed W5-2 today, but it was hard.
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W8D3 completed. Body wasn't happy with me the entire way, and then I actually felt physically hungry before the cooldown walk. Definitely need to eat some more calories to burn on running days, I guess? On weekdays I run in the evening, typically 2-3 hours after dinner. Tonight was more like 3.5 hours after, that may have made a difference as well.
One week to go... !!0 -
W5D2 complete..... i am nervous about d3..... how do you go from 8 mins to 20 mins it just seems like such a huge jump.0
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I started on the 10k section today.
I definitely wouldn't have been able to do it without the 5k prep of week1-80 -
I'm a c25k beginner... it took 4 weeks of cardio to work up to w1d1 for me.
I did w1d1 last Wednesday, w1d2 (same thing) last Friday, missed Monday and just did w1d3 today (Tuesday). It's doable but I'm struggling with it a fair amount, so I'm thinking I may do two more week 1 runs this week and see if my HR doesn't spike to hell (I'm 29 and my heart rate is going up to 180) after that.
You may need to slow down. At this point, don't worry about pace, just work on the endurance. If you can't hold a conversation while you are running, you are probably going too fast.0 -
Hi everyone. I have been following everyone's posts as I go along, but have not posted. I just finished Week 7 Day 2 last night. It has been a long journey so far but I am so excited to be even able to run for 25 minutes. I am no where near hitting the right distances because I am so slow, but I am keeping running and not stopping, which for me is a miracle in and of itself.
I just wanted to let you all know how inspirational it has been for me to read all of your posts and accomplishments, made me believe I had it in me to keep going. Thanks and I look forward to the rest of Week 7 and Week 8 and then hopefully be able to work on hitting the distances.
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@moyer566 - How do you like the 10k app? Are you using the ZenLabs one? I'm thinking of getting it after I run my 5k next week.
@Geev51 - I'm also shy on hitting the distances. I finished week 8 last week and am continuing to do the 30 minute runs this week. Trying to increase my pace VERY slightly with each run. Keep it up, you're doing great!0 -
I just did another 5k on the treadmill. After the entire workout (5 minute warm up, 30 minute run, 5 minute cool down), the treadmill said my distance was 3.5 miles and my Fitbit said it was 3.15 miles. Either way, I'm not getting the distance from my 30 minute run so I'll keep working on that.
I'm moving next weekend and will start running outside way more since I'll be right on a trail. I'm really looking forward to that as I'm getting a little disenchanted with the treadmill. My runs aren't as enjoyable as they used to be and I find myself watching the clock more. I think changing up my routine and getting outside will help a lot.0 -
W6D3 went pretty well today. I was pleased to notice that I spent more time running than walking: 12 walking and 20 running! I had to cut the cool down a couple minutes short due to time constraints, and still passed my distance goal with 2.72 miles total. It was my first time on a round flat track, and it was good to learn that if I went clockwise, my left ankle wouldn't hurt as much. Going on day 4 of sore and swollen ankle.
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You may need to slow down. At this point, don't worry about pace, just work on the endurance. If you can't hold a conversation while you are running, you are probably going too fast.
My low interval speed is 3.0 and my high interval speed is 5.5, should I lower the faster one and see how that goes?0 -
You may need to slow down. At this point, don't worry about pace, just work on the endurance. If you can't hold a conversation while you are running, you are probably going too fast.
My low interval speed is 3.0 and my high interval speed is 5.5, should I lower the faster one and see how that goes?
Can you have a conversation with someone at 5.5? If not then yes slow it down. At this stage you are developing time on feet, the pace is pretty much irrelevant providing you are running. It's hard especially if you are using something like Strava to log your runs, it inadvertently encourages you to go faster (PRs etc) but in reality you just need to be running. You are doing great just keep running at a comfortable pace.
Edited because I can't smell (sic)
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@Somebody_Loved I am using the zen labs one since I used the c210k zen labs. I'm not so worried about distances, I just need the coaching to increase length of time I can run.
I like it.
I wasn't quite couch but I was darn close. I can't really process that I'm now working toward 10k and that I've successfully done the 5k program. I almost did one this weekend but the call time is too early for me to get there. random 5k? sure why not
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Did a 30 minute run on Tuesday. Today I ran 5k, finished in approximately 35:40 which I think is about 7:10/km. More time shaved. The Rundouble app crashed at 3km and I had a time of 20-21 mins at that point.0
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Finished W5-3 today! I was really worried about the jump on this one, but made sure to pace myself. I was all right, until the last 30 seconds when I started getting a cramp.frankie5152 wrote: »W5D2 complete..... i am nervous about d3..... how do you go from 8 mins to 20 mins it just seems like such a huge jump.
That's what had me worried too, but it wasn't as bad as I expected 0 -
Did W9D1 last night (woohoo last week!). Felt decent through most of it until I faded at the end. After circling back to my food diary, I think I'll be making adjustments on evening running days to what I'm eating so I have enough calories at 8pm to run for 30 minutes.0
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I've even had to adjust what I ate the day before for my morning runs.
humidity still kicks my butt.0 -
I completed W5D3 today i cant believe i did it. I can say this was my first time ever jogging for 20 mins straight. And with that big jump i truly believe i can really do this. Im 343lbs 30 years old. This has been a year of change for me. So happy right now.dedicatedlurker wrote: »Finished W5-3 today! I was really worried about the jump on this one, but made sure to pace myself. I was all right, until the last 30 seconds when I started getting a cramp.frankie5152 wrote: »W5D2 complete..... i am nervous about d3..... how do you go from 8 mins to 20 mins it just seems like such a huge jump.
That's what had me worried too, but it wasn't as bad as I expected0 -
I completed W5D3 today i cant believe i did it. I can say this was my first time ever jogging for 20 mins straight. And with that big jump i truly believe i can really do this. Im 343lbs 30 years old. This has been a year of change for me. So happy right now.[/quote]frankie5152 wrote: »frankie5152 wrote: »W5D2 complete..... i am nervous about d3..... how do you go from 8 mins to 20 mins it just seems like such a huge jump.
That's what had me worried too, but it wasn't as bad as I expected
Way to go Frankie, you're amazing!!0 -
Hello! I just finished my first week. I might do it over again until I dont have to skip any of the runs (last run I only skipped one!) I downloaded an audible book app too which seems to help me focus less on how long Im running for. So far so good, Im really proud that ive done this much.0
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frankie5152 wrote: »
I completed W5D3 today i cant believe i did it. I can say this was my first time ever jogging for 20 mins straight. And with that big jump i truly believe i can really do this. Im 343lbs 30 years old. This has been a year of change for me. So happy right now.dedicatedlurker wrote: »Finished W5-3 today! I was really worried about the jump on this one, but made sure to pace myself. I was all right, until the last 30 seconds when I started getting a cramp.frankie5152 wrote: »W5D2 complete..... i am nervous about d3..... how do you go from 8 mins to 20 mins it just seems like such a huge jump.
That's what had me worried too, but it wasn't as bad as I expected
Whoot! That's fantastic!
I'm actually looking forward to the rest now. We got this!
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frankie5152 wrote: »I completed W5D3 today i cant believe i did it. I can say this was my first time ever jogging for 20 mins straight. And with that big jump i truly believe i can really do this. Im 343lbs 30 years old. This has been a year of change for me. So happy right now.
That's amazing, congrats!
I did W1D3 today - it didn't seem easier in comparison to D2 and D3, and I had to push myself to get through the last few runs, but that was mostly mental. I should probably switch up my routine a bit though - my weightlifting workout plan has me squatting every time, and I was thinking of going for a run in the morning on the days I lift, to give my legs a full rest day in between. I'm going to give that a try and see how it goes.
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Hi all. Brand new here - I just did W1D1 today. I never thought I could run at all so I'm excited that I'm giving this a try and actually want to do it. So far, so good!0
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