Daily Check In Thread
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w4d3 done.yay!3
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Had a hard drive crash on Monday evening, so missed posting on Tuesday, so I have two updates.
On Tuesday, I did a 5K to 10K Week 3 run. I ended up walking on more than one of the steeper sections, but still posted a really good time (for me). My stats for Tuesday: 5.57 miles in 70:38 for a pace of 12:40. Again, a faster pace than my last run! The last time I did the same run, back on July 24, my pace was 13:19.
Today, I did 5K to 10K Week 4 Day 1. Again, I walked on the steep sections but still had a good pace (which actually makes sense, since I can walk up those steep sections as fast, or faster, than I can run them). I did try to make up for it a little by running during half of the prescribed walk interval. Stats for today: 5.67 miles in 71:37 for a pace of 12:38.2 -
Started week 8 yesterday. Tried it outside yesterday morning - got a little over halfway through the run and thought I was gonna pass out from the heat. Packed it in. Then I went to the gym last night and did the full 28 minute run on the treadmill, without the heat stroke worries. Treadmill running is way easier than outside running, it felt like I could have done another 20 minutes if I wanted.1
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Week 8 day 1 done!1
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I'm a bit disappointed today....i was supposed to do w5d1 , so i decided to leave the earbuds for my phone at home and test how well i can listen to the instructions without them,so i could take my mp3 player with me for w5d3.well ,let me tell you i could hear almost nothing. so after the first 5' run, i did not hear it when she said to walk for 3' ,so i kept running. And then i didn't hear the "run for 5 minutes" either, so i kept running. At that point i started feeling tired and i knew something was wrong but kept going, and then i didn't hear the "walk for 3 minutes" again either, so i started walking when i thought the 5' were up. And then i think less than 3' later, i heard her say to run for 5' (the last one) so i did.
So, even though i run for more than 10' non-stop, it sucks that i didn't follow the plan as i should,so i have to repeat this day again on wednesday.Good news is ,i feel like i can do the 20' as well now. So all in all, not a total bust.0 -
jennypapaje wrote: »I'm a bit disappointed today....i was supposed to do w5d1 , so i decided to leave the earbuds for my phone at home and test how well i can listen to the instructions without them,so i could take my mp3 player with me for w5d3.well ,let me tell you i could hear almost nothing. so after the first 5' run, i did not hear it when she said to walk for 3' ,so i kept running. And then i didn't hear the "run for 5 minutes" either, so i kept running. At that point i started feeling tired and i knew something was wrong but kept going, and then i didn't hear the "walk for 3 minutes" again either, so i started walking when i thought the 5' were up. And then i think less than 3' later, i heard her say to run for 5' (the last one) so i did.
So, even though i run for more than 10' non-stop, it sucks that i didn't follow the plan as i should,so i have to repeat this day again on wednesday.Good news is ,i feel like i can do the 20' as well now. So all in all, not a total bust.
Mentally, gearing up for the 20 was huge for me. It was really nice getting it done
. It was also not too bad, after sticking to the program. 1 -
Week 8 day 2 was last nite. Ran this one outside, as it wasn't as hot out as it's been. Definately a tougher run outdoors, but it went fine. I'm averaging about 6.5 min/km, so I'll have to pick up the pace to do 5k in 30 min, but running that long doesn't seem to be a problem.1
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5K to 10K W4D2. My willpower was somewhat lacking today. I took multiple short walk breaks. However, I did run during most of the walk break I was supposed to take. It was already warming up this morning, but I can't actually say that it was hot enough to blame the temperature for all those breaks.
Stats: 5.67 miles in 71:46 for a pace of 12:39. So, actually just a tiny bit slower than the last time.0 -
I'm supposed to be doing a C25K workout today... not sure the w/d but it's two 10-minute run intervals with a walk in between. I'm kind of scared, and coming down with a headache, so I'm debating whether to give this workout a try, or do a "filler" workout of shorter run intervals, like 3R / 2W x 10 then try the C25K workout when I'm feeling better. Maybe I'll do the C25K prescribed workout, and just stop and walk if I'm feeling too bad to run, knowing I can redo this one if I want, cause I'm the boss of me Better figure it out; I have to get going in 30 minutes. 1
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Update to the previous post: I did the C25K, ran the first 10-min interval (YEAH!), and 8.5 minutes of the second 10-minute interval, at which point I pooped out and had to walk the last 90 seconds. OH WELL. It actually went a lot better than I thought it might. I'm going to redo this particular workout sometime this week, then move on. 2
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Did w5r3 last Thursday and it felt easy so have skipped the other weeks and managed 5kms just inside 30 minutes on Sunday and today's run. Intend to do a 20 minute run on Thursday and then will be starting the 10k training from Sunday.2
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w5d1 done properly today.surprisingly i felt a bit tired from the beginning,but i managed to finish and that's all that matters 2
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Week 8 complete. Pace is a little alow still, at 6:30/km, but that'll come with time. Bring on the 40 minute run 1
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*slow0
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I have done C25K before my very first 5K...that was 5 years ago
I'm thinking of starting again on the treadmill soon. Anyone starting from scratch here? 1 -
I was slow today. I don't know why and it doesn't really matter, since I'm still amazed that I can run at all, much less this far on our hills. I'm still walking occasionally, on the steeper parts, but I think I walked less today than on my last run.
Today's stats: 5K to 10K W4D3: 5.67 miles in 74:29 for a pace of 13:08.3 -
@rickc74 Nothing wrong with 6:30/km and like you said it will come with time.Week 8 complete. Pace is a little slow still, at 6:30/km, but that'll come with time. Bring on the 40 minute run
My pace varies quite a bit depending on Trail conditions, Weather, mental/physical energy, running companions, injury status and if it is an event.
My best is 5:29/km for a HM this spring ( nice and cool ). When I started running 8:00/km was my norm. Now my daily average goes from 6:00 to 6:30/km depending on all the variables of Life Happens.
@PermissionGranted So you are Experienced at C25K and will be able to offer your tips and knowledge to the Newbies. There are always new runners joining in so Welcome to the Jungle.
@NancyN795 Great Attitude and Kickin Kitten on the Trails and Hills.I was slow today. I don't know why and it doesn't really matter, since I'm still amazed that I can run at all, much less this far on our hills. I'm still walking occasionally, on the steeper parts, but I think I walked less today than on my last run.
Today's stats: 5K to 10K W4D3: 5.67 miles in 74:29 for a pace of 13:08.1 -
w5d2 done today with my brand new TomTom runner watch. I figured since i like this running thing, and i plan to keep doing it,i might as well get serious. And .. i love my new watch. I don't have to worry about hearing the phone instructions anymore,or my phone getting wet, or low battery.And i get all these cool stats now.So i took my mp3 player with me to listen to music.
The first 8 minute run was pretty smooth, and i thought in the beginning that 5' rest time was too much,but boy did i need it! The 2nd 8 minute run was not so smooth. I got this sharp pain on my right side, and i couldn't go as fast, plus it messed with my breathing, so i had to slow down a bit.
Interesting thing, i also wore my step counter, which measured 1 km less distance than my watch: 2.5vs 3.5 .However, amount of calories burned were both the same: 184vs185.
Anyway, now i have until Monday to get some rest and go for the big 20' run.I'm really excited!0 -
juliet3455 wrote: »
@rickc74 Nothing wrong with 6:30/km and like you said it will come with time.Week 8 complete. Pace is a little slow still, at 6:30/km, but that'll come with time. Bring on the 40 minute run
My pace varies quite a bit depending on Trail conditions, Weather, mental/physical energy, running companions, injury status and if it is an event.
My best is 5:29/km for a HM this spring ( nice and cool ). When I started running 8:00/km was my norm. Now my daily average goes from 6:00 to 6:30/km depending on all the variables of Life Happens.
Thanks. 6:30 is fine for now for sure. My goal is to get it to 6, just to match up with the program - it is laid out to do 5k in 30 minutes, which reequires a 6 min/km pace. So that is the goal, not in any big rush to get there though.1 -
Tried week 9 day 1 a couple times yesterday. Struggled with it for various reasons, didn't finish. I'm taking it down tomorrow night, though.2
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Week 6 finished. I struggled to run for the whole 2.25mi (I always have a hard time running at a decent pace with no breaks after lifting session) but I ran 1 mile, walked .25 mi and ran another 1.25 mi. Better than nothing
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Decided not to wait, tackled it again tonight and finished it. Did it on the treadmill, it was pretty muggy outside. Two more runs to finish the program, I'll get them both outside if I'm able.Tried week 9 day 1 a couple times yesterday. Struggled with it for various reasons, didn't finish. I'm taking it down tomorrow night, though.
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I tried to do W5D1 (of 5K to 10K) today, but my heart just wasn't in it, so I walked a lot. I did do the entire distance, but I'm not counting it. I'll try again Monday or Tuesday.0
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It's been a week since my last run. Have week 8 days 2 and 3 left. Then life got in the way. Don't know if I'll be ble to do it now. Should I attempt week 8 day 2 or back up a few days?0
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I'd try it. Worst case you miss and back up a bit. Best case, you nail it and feel like a rock star 1
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Hello to you all! I started couch to 10k today! I'm posting here because you guys are accountable in your posting and encouragement. By my calculations, the program should be completed which means that...the week of Thanksgiving is my 10K run. What a coincidence lol. Now I am excited about the program with a goal in sight. I'm going to sign up for a run on Thanksgiving day. Very excited.
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so....i did w5d3 today.i finished it,although i wasn't particularly fast.In those 20' i only covered a distance of 2.2km. The good thing is, after i was done, i felt like it hadn't been that hard. I wasn't particularly tired, or out of breath which is really surprising. I think that the fact i didn't take a break actually worked better. It's harder if you have to stop and then start again.Anyway, now that this is out of the way ,i feel i can finish the program and eventually the 5k.1
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jennypapaje wrote: »so....i did w5d3 today.i finished it,although i wasn't particularly fast.In those 20' i only covered a distance of 2.2km. The good thing is, after i was done, i felt like it hadn't been that hard. I wasn't particularly tired, or out of breath which is really surprising. I think that the fact i didn't take a break actually worked better. It's harder if you have to stop and then start again.Anyway, now that this is out of the way ,i feel i can finish the program and eventually the 5k.
Well done. That 20 minute run is surprisingly doable. I temember being worried about it going in, and feeling that it wasn't that bad afterwards. The program really works 1 -
jennypapaje wrote: »so....i did w5d3 today.i finished it,although i wasn't particularly fast.In those 20' i only covered a distance of 2.2km. The good thing is, after i was done, i felt like it hadn't been that hard. I wasn't particularly tired, or out of breath which is really surprising. I think that the fact i didn't take a break actually worked better. It's harder if you have to stop and then start again.Anyway, now that this is out of the way ,i feel i can finish the program and eventually the 5k.
Well done. That 20 minute run is surprisingly doable. I temember being worried about it going in, and feeling that it wasn't that bad afterwards. The program really works
yes it does. i can't even believe it, a month and a half ago i could barely run a whole minute, and now 20 minutes! i'm so happy!2 -
I did it! Week 8 day 2 and I actually jogged for 31 min!4
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