C25k week 5 day 3 dilemma

ssakcik
ssakcik Posts: 121 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Posted this in the c25k group but didn't get any replies do hope I don't get into trouble for double posting.
I did week 5 day 2 yesterday (x2 8 min intevals)... Tomorrow is a 20 min (no intevals) run. I managed the 8 min intervals yesterday (just lol) and am contemplating what to do tomorrow... Do I give day 3 a go and if need be walk in between and then move onto week 6 or do I give day 2 a few more attempts?
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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Go for it!
  • French_Peasant
    French_Peasant Posts: 1,639 Member
    Seize the bull by the horns. You already know you can do the 8 minute intervals. See how far you can get into the 20. If you have to walk a bit, not that big a deal, but since you know you can already do day 2, try to progress beyond it. Good luck! I've been customizing my own runs around week 5-ish and just run as far as I can and walk as little as I can.
  • noor_v
    noor_v Posts: 133 Member
    Try it... and you may surprise yourself!! If you find getting out of breath, just slow down a little.

    Also, I recommend repeating weeks until you're comfortable moving on. That's what I did - the last few weeks I repeated once or twice, but in the end I finished the C25K program and started running 10-12 miles/week.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Ninkyou wrote: »
    Try it and if you fail, repeat the week until you can do it.

    Yep. It's a mental thing. Try it. Run slow. If you can't finish repeat.
  • enterdanger
    enterdanger Posts: 2,447 Member
    Try it. This is where a lot of people come into a shock. It might be a good one though. If you jog for 20 minutes when you thought you could only do 8 it feels incredible. Don't be afraid to repeat weeks on c25k. I did that often while using it.
  • ssakcik
    ssakcik Posts: 121 Member
    Thank you all for taking the time to reply. Week 1 day 1 and 2 I couldn't even run for 60 seconds. Those two days were the only 2 days I didn't follow the programme as I simply couldn't. I feel amazed that in 5 weeks I've come this far. Going from thinking that 1 min was long, 3 minutes were long, 5 minutes were too long.. And then being able to run for 8 minutes...

    I'm gonna give the 20 mins a go... Like some of you said, I might surprise myself and actually manage it. And if I manage 10 mins that's still more than yesterday.

    Week 6 day 1 looks easier than the 20 mins so I'll see how I get on and go from there.

    Thanks
  • wonko221
    wonko221 Posts: 292 Member
    ssakcik wrote: »
    Posted this in the c25k group but didn't get any replies do hope I don't get into trouble for double posting.
    I did week 5 day 2 yesterday (x2 8 min intevals)... Tomorrow is a 20 min (no intevals) run. I managed the 8 min intervals yesterday (just lol) and am contemplating what to do tomorrow... Do I give day 3 a go and if need be walk in between and then move onto week 6 or do I give day 2 a few more attempts?

    Stick to the program!

    I was just there, two weeks ago. Completed 5/2, looking nervously at 5/3. Didn't expect i could do it, but damned if i didn't get it done on the first try.

    There is no shame in trying Day 3 and finding that you need to repeat it to succeed. Heck, if this wasn't challenging, it wouldn't lead to improvement, right?

    But there is some harm in choosing not to challenge yourself because of anxiety/fear.

    So get out there tomorrow and try Day 3. Give it your best shot. And when you're done, give yourself credit, success, or victory, and either move on, or repeat that day as needed.

    Also... good job for getting this far. YOU KICK BUTT!
  • ssakcik
    ssakcik Posts: 121 Member
    Thank you!! @wonko221 you're totally right. I won't let fear stand in the way! Thank you!
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    I was shocked when I could run 20 min nonstop! I thought they were crazy to go from 8 min to 20 min. It was very doable for me, then I got bored going back to the shorter intervals in week 6!
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    ssakcik wrote: »
    Do I give day 3 a go

    Yes

    Running is 80% mental.
  • soufauxgirl
    soufauxgirl Posts: 392 Member
    edited May 2016
    I don't look at the weeks program, just let the lady tell me what to do lol, When she said 20mins I laughed but I just went at a slower than normal pace and I got through it. Such an amazing feeling - you can do it too!
  • ssakcik
    ssakcik Posts: 121 Member
    Thank you both for your replies... I'm gonna keep going for as far as I can :)
  • caitlinrn83
    caitlinrn83 Posts: 178 Member
    You've got this!
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    soufauxgirl wrote: »
    I don't look at the weeks program, just let the lady tell me what to do lol, When she said 20mins I laughed but I just went at a slower than normal pace and I got through it. Such an amazing feeling - you can do it too!

    this is the trick. Go slower. It's better to go slower and build endurance than to try and do something you then get to fail at. Go for the 20, slow it down. If you feel you are getting tired, slow it down some more. Keep your steps small and go slow.
  • deluxmary2000
    deluxmary2000 Posts: 981 Member
    Congratulations!! Feels great, doesn't it :)
  • leahcollett1
    leahcollett1 Posts: 807 Member
    this is fab - ive just downloaded the app to begin this tomorrow - im very excited. im not a beginner to running but i cannot do it without stopping, well done you!
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    ssakcik wrote: »
    I just did it!!! I just ran for 20 mins!! Okay so a snail could have overtaken me and it was nowhere near my abnormal pace but who cares? I just ran for 20 mins!!! 5 weeks ago I only managed 50 seconds! Thank you all for your advise and encouragement! Today's lesson... Trust in yourself and the programme!

    Congrats!! :)
  • ssakcik
    ssakcik Posts: 121 Member
    Thank you.
    @leahcollett1 I love it... I was a complete novise 5 weeks ago and now I can run for 20 mins... I love c25k
  • bestrong66
    bestrong66 Posts: 3 Member
    For treadmill trainers on c25k. What pace do you consider "normal" and what pace so you consider slow? @ssakicik I am so glad you asked this question and received such and amazing response. I have been letting the same fear stop me at week 4. I will continue to challenge myself and push. You have inspired me. :smiley:
  • wonko221
    wonko221 Posts: 292 Member
    ssakcik wrote: »
    I just did it!!! I just ran for 20 mins!! Okay so a snail could have overtaken me and it was nowhere near my abnormal pace but who cares? I just ran for 20 mins!!! 5 weeks ago I only managed 50 seconds! Thank you all for your advise and encouragement! Today's lesson... Trust in yourself and the programme!

    Yep. You DO kick butt! Congratulations, runner!
    bestrong66 wrote: »
    For treadmill trainers on c25k. What pace do you consider "normal" and what pace so you consider slow? @ssakicik I am so glad you asked this question and received such and amazing response. I have been letting the same fear stop me at week 4. I will continue to challenge myself and push. You have inspired me. :smiley:

    The pace will depend entirely on your own condition. You want to be in a running form, instead of walking, and going slowly enough that you could maintain a conversation of brief sentences without gasping for air.

    Rule of thumb when starting - if you COULD go slower and still be running, go slower.

    As you get comfortable, push the pace up just a little, no more than 10%. So if you're jogging comfortably at 3 MPH and are ready to push it a bit, go up anywhere from 3.1 - 3.3 MPH and see how that feels.

    Watch for the "talking while running" guide as a test of how hard you're pushing your cardio. Also pay attention to your joints and shins - even if you're breathing fine, if you are hurting your ankles, legs, or knees you may be pushing harder than your body is ready for, or you may have poor running form.

  • wonko221
    wonko221 Posts: 292 Member
    leahcollett1 wrote: »
    this is fab - ive just downloaded the app to begin this tomorrow - im very excited. im not a beginner to running but i cannot do it without stopping, well done you!

    Congratulation on taking this first step!

    I was a complete beginning, and couldn't go more than 100 feet without wanting to collapse in the grass and gulp air. Now, 7 weeks later, i've run/walked my first 5k and signed up for another in a couple weeks, and i can maintain a run for 25 minutes as part of the c25k program.
  • ssakcik
    ssakcik Posts: 121 Member
    @bestrong66. Thank you that really sweet of you to say that.
  • ssakcik
    ssakcik Posts: 121 Member
    @wonko221. Thank you
  • enterdanger
    enterdanger Posts: 2,447 Member
    bestrong66 wrote: »
    For treadmill trainers on c25k. What pace do you consider "normal" and what pace so you consider slow? @ssakicik I am so glad you asked this question and received such and amazing response. I have been letting the same fear stop me at week 4. I will continue to challenge myself and push. You have inspired me. :smiley:

    I think that varies from person to person, but when I did week 5 on a treadmill I set myself at 4.5mph. I'm a 5 to 5.5mph on average off the treadmill. I'm just slower on a treadmill. I also had a zero fitness level when I started so 4.5mph for 20 minutes felt like I was freakin Usain Bolt. lol
  • deluxmary2000
    deluxmary2000 Posts: 981 Member
    bestrong66 wrote: »
    For treadmill trainers on c25k. What pace do you consider "normal" and what pace so you consider slow? @ssakicik I am so glad you asked this question and received such and amazing response. I have been letting the same fear stop me at week 4. I will continue to challenge myself and push. You have inspired me. :smiley:

    Definitely depends on the person, but when I did it, I targeted anywhere from a 5.2-5.8 pace for running, and a 3.5 pace for walking.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    ssakcik wrote: »
    I just did it!!! I just ran for 20 mins!! Okay so a snail could have overtaken me and it was nowhere near my abnormal pace but who cares? I just ran for 20 mins!!! 5 weeks ago I only managed 50 seconds! Thank you all for your advise and encouragement! Today's lesson... Trust in yourself and the programme!
    I remember thinking there was no way I was going to be able to do week 5, day 3 - run for 20 minutes?? But I went for it, and I DID it, and I felt like Wonder Woman. :smiley: You never know what you can do until you try! Glad you did - way to go!

  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    AmyRhubarb wrote: »
    ssakcik wrote: »
    I just did it!!! I just ran for 20 mins!! Okay so a snail could have overtaken me and it was nowhere near my abnormal pace but who cares? I just ran for 20 mins!!! 5 weeks ago I only managed 50 seconds! Thank you all for your advise and encouragement! Today's lesson... Trust in yourself and the programme!
    I remember thinking there was no way I was going to be able to do week 5, day 3 - run for 20 minutes?? But I went for it, and I DID it, and I felt like Wonder Woman. :smiley: You never know what you can do until you try! Glad you did - way to go!

    Agreed...I was going to post i remember being exactly here...not sure if I could do it (last year) and I did it...

    Awesome feeling to know you can do it...I bet you won't considering not doing the next step again.

    Congrats.

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