Daily Check In Thread
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I signed up for Beginner 5K training plan with Runkeeper. My first day is Sunday. I'm excited to begin. I've done C25K programs on my own before, sometimes reaching 5K, sometimes not. I am able to run/walk pretty far but am interested in challenging myself to pace myself better, and run more and walk less. I had really wanted to join an in person program, but my schedule doesn't work with any local programs. Between the Runkeeper app training plan and checking in here, seems like a wonderful substitute!
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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.
Try running really slowly and focus on breathing in and out deeply and slowly, works for me, breathing and heart rate fine, just my legs hurting!!
Julie
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Somebody_Loved wrote: »@JreedyJanelle - Congrats on your first 5k! I also tend to get hip pain and stretching has helped a lot, along with being sure I have a proper warm up.
@rebeccatherine - Congratulations - so close!
I downloaded the 10k app this weekend and started with w9d1 yesterday (that's where they have you start if you've graduated from c25k.) It was a 54 minute workout with 4 intervals of run 10 minutes/walk 1 minute. I did the workout outside and had no problem with it! Being outdoors is so enjoyable especially since I've been on the treadmill so much that I enjoyed every minute of the workout.
I run my first 5k on Wednesday and am looking forward to seeing how I do. I don't have high expectations, I really just want to complete it and have fun doing so
Which 10K app did you choose? I'm. Nowhere close to needing it ... But I'm planning to get there!
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rebeccatherine wrote: »Did W9D3 this morning. Hey, I graduated! The first half of the run was okay, the second half felt like I was running through water. Not my best, but I finished.
Congrats and good luck to everyone else working on their C25K journey! This thread is my favorite thread on MFP, I love coming here and reading everyone's posts at least once a day.
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isn't it amazing?W5D3. Oh. My goodness. 20 minute run. Wow. Did it.Magic_Chicken wrote: »It has rained all evening and I was tempted to just stay in but No, i put on my raincoat and off i went W4D2
running in the rain is the best. it cools me off and I feel like I can get farther
depending on how I feel I might drop in and sign up for a run tomorrow night downtown-run from the cops. maybe0 -
On Sunday, I failed to run my w5d1 schedule. In my programme, it is r 3:00, w 3:00, r 5:00, w 5:00, r 8:00. I stopped running 1:30 into the last run. I felt utterly depleted between the heat and several days of eating under my calorie goals.
Tuesday was a scheduled day off, and I went to a restaurant with friends. Ate more than my calories, which I knew I was going to do, and I was fine.
Last night, although still hot, I tried again, and MADE IT!! So proud. Soooo slow. The next run is r 5:00, w 5:00, r 12:00. I am definitely finding the longer runs challenging but will give it a go! And the weather is finally cooperating and cooler.
I feel in a bind -- I want to lose this weight, and have set my weight loss goals for 1 lb a week. So I know that I can lose 2 lbs/week (which is still reasonable; I'm not going crazy) by not eating back all my exercise calories. But if I don't eat enough, I get worn down after a while. Do any of you notice this?0 -
@Slainte831 - Great job! I'm of the opinion that you need to fuel your workouts. For what it's worth, I have a Fitbit and almost always eat back some portion of my calories and have still been losing consistently. I downloaded the ZenLabs 10k app and it's great - just like c25k.
I didn't end up running the 5k last night. The organizer sent out an e-mail a couple hours before explaining that the route was really "overwhelming" and confusing. I decided to forego running it as it's my first 5k and I didn't want to establish a negative opinion of them based on this single experience.
Instead, I went on a run outside by the water and decided to sign up for a different upcoming race. And my run last night was so hard. I ran with my boyfriend so I think that definitely affected it - even though he slowed down to match my pace, I could still feel myself trying to speed up. We did a 3.4 mile run with one 5(ish)-minute walk break.
I'm going to start doing all my running outside from now on unless my only option is a treadmill. I enjoy running outside much more and even though I can run 30 minutes on the treadmill, it hasn't transitioned to outdoor running as much as I hoped it would. I'll probably redo the last few weeks of c25k outside and then move on to the 10k app.
Sorry for the novel of a post and hope everyone has a great Thursday!
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W1D2 yippie.0
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@Somebody_Loved the *organizer* said the course wasn't ready! Omg! That is too funny! I think you were absolutely right to wait for a different race.
Thanks for the info about the 10K app. I am still a long way from completing the 5K, but I can always dream, right? I just wish I had better patience. I want this extra weight gone NOW, dammit! Lol!
I too find running outside so much more satisfying than using a treadmill. Treadmills bore me to tears and I find I get obsessed with how slowly the clock is moving. It's hard enough to run for 12 min and to watch a clock slowly counting down the minutes is excruciating.
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Just completed W5D3 - my first 20 minute run. I'm shocked I was able, but also believed I could. Woo hoo!!!0
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Finished W6-3! No cramp this time, so that was good
I've hit the point where I get tired my brain starts going "You don't need to finish this. You can stop."
Fortunately I'm stubborn, and I want to do it.frankie5152 wrote: »W6D2 complete
Yay!W5D3. Oh. My goodness. 20 minute run. Wow. Did it.lulalacroix wrote: »Just completed W5D3 - my first 20 minute run. I'm shocked I was able, but also believed I could. Woo hoo!!!
Congratulations both of you!
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I was dreading week 5, day 3 but did days 1 and 2 ok so thought I would go for it! 20 minutes running, are u kidding? Five minutes in, my brain told me to stop and walk but I argued back and battled through burning calf muscles, reasoning that won't kill me and thinking that I need to be able to tell people I did it! Final 2 minutes were so long but thought might as well finish now. Two days rest and on to week 6!
Can't say I enjoy running, it is a slog but afterwards, feel good that I achieved something and once I recover, could do it again. The programme does work, I am 51, was reasonably unfit and always admired others for running, now I am having a go (slowly)!0 -
Just completed W6D3. Felt better at the end of it than i did for the 20 min jog last week. I feel like im ready for next week of 25 min jogs.
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W6D1 - Done. Thanks @moyer566 and @dedicatedlurker, running for extended time is indeed amazing.0
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frankie5152 wrote: »Just completed W6D3. Felt better at the end of it than i did for the 20 min jog last week. I feel like im ready for next week of 25 min jogs.
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dedicatedlurker wrote: »Finished W6-3! No cramp this time, so that was good
I've hit the point where I get tired my brain starts going "You don't need to finish this. You can stop."
Fortunately I'm stubborn, and I want to do it.frankie5152 wrote: »W6D2 complete
Excellent work @dedicatedlurker -- I am a couple of days behind you!0 -
everyone is doing so good
I still have to tell my brain to shush in the beginning. the early part of my runs is the old non-runner me.0 -
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Today was w5d2, including a 12:00 run, and I DID IT!
Hard to believe 2 weeks ago I was fretting about 5:00.
Things that really helped:
-- my friend did the 20-min run today, and her success is so motivating
-- the weather is much cooler and no humidity (70'F or 19'C)
-- instead of counting minutes, I told myself 'it's just 4 songs; I can run for 4 songs' (the first time I glanced at my watch was 10:00 min into the run)
-- being able to come here and post!
I'm so impressed with everyone's perseverence and will. What an amazing, supportive group.0 -
Great to hear from those of you who are accomplishing longer runs! Great job.
I completed W1D3 today. Week 1 has me feeling like I can do this. We'll see how week 2 goes
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For people worried about W5D3, just remember to drop the pace, if you have done the 14 runs before it, you will accomplish W5D3. Why do I know? I had all the same feelings you folks have. This is your brain trying to convince you this is dangerous, in reality going slower persuades it that it is safe (central governor theory). Have fun, be safe, believe in yourself and the programme, thousands have gone before you and prove that it works. Have a great weekend peeps and nail that 20 min run.0
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W2D2 completed yesterday - on a nice new route by the river
On the running intervals I could go for about a minute without a problem, but then it starts getting really hard and I find myself wanting to stop (even if I'm trying to go as slowly as I can). I really don't think this bodes well for the upcoming weeks... but, I'll see that when I get there.0 -
Week 1 finished!!!! Stats for 2 miles/day= Day 1=32:15, Day 2=29:15, Day 3=27:24. LOVE seeing the times go down.0
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W1D2 finished enjoyed it but not sure my hip did, arg.0
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Week one completely done!! WOOHOO!! :drinker: I can't believe I did it!!0
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Great job week 1-ers @mmebouchon and @lasmartchika. I can't believe I'm doing this either. Keep it up!
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You all are doing great. Don't worry about thinking about stopping. It happens. Sometimes actual extra walk breaks happen too. Just keep trying and if you want to repeat a day0
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Well, I had a fail today. Stopped 10 min into the 15 min run portion. I find once I stop and begin to walk, I can't start running again. Anyone else experience that, or are you able to get all for a while and then re-start the run?
My plan is to go for a light bike ride tomorrow, have a rest day on Tuesday, and try this segment again on Wednesday. I know I will get there eventually!0 -
W2D1 today. It was a little bit harder than week 1, but doable.0
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