Daily Check In Thread
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Week 3 is over! Starting Week 4 tomorrow!
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Week5Day1 done! Monday I move on to 8...then the dreaded 20. Feeling optimistic. The 5s are feeling pretty easy.4
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I finished W6D2 this morning. Felt pretty good.4
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Week4Day1 done! Felt great!
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Week 4 Day 2 complete
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W6D14
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W3D3 completed yesterday, as soon as it's light I'm going to do W4D1.
Not ideal running on consecutive days, but life keeps getting in the way of my fitness plans!3 -
And, W4D1 complete.
I actually found it quite tough, but glad that it's another one ticked off 4 -
Week 4 Day 1 complete! Definitely had to slow down my pace to finish, but it still felt incredible!3
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@CM_73 Great recognizing that running on consecutive days is tough, once you have completed the C25K program and your body gets used to it - mixing in short runs on consecutive days won't be an issue.
If you look at the other running threads there are some people who run 3-4 days in a row. Usually with a pattern of Short, Long, Rest or Xtrain, Middle, Short, Xtrain and then the rest day. People who are in training cycles for Race Events actually plan their training schedule from Race day back to present day. Lots of compromises to allow for Life Balance and prevent training overload.
@khogue1990 Smart slowing down your pace to finish. My personal opinion is that finishing without physical injury is more important than any artificial goal. You still want to reach for that goal - which is why it's okay to repeat a day or week of a training plan.
Everyone is doing great,4 -
Just started today W1D1. I'm Asthmatic, (exercise induced) and always thought outside running would be no no for me , but I was told to try Couch to 5k as the gradual buildup doesn't cause as much problems for my lungs.
Whilst I've been going on 1.30hr walks three times a week for the last month, it was my calves rather than my lungs that gave up first today! I must remember to stretch before and after tomorrow.3 -
And, W4D1 complete.
I actually found it quite tough, but glad that it's another one ticked off
Cool! I also do two runs in a row on Sat/Sun as I do not have much time during the workdays...
I, in fact, found W4D1 pretty easy and even did another 3 minute portion at the end just for fun! W4D2 tomorrow for me.3 -
Congrats on starting! And welcome to the group! You'll do just fineJust started today W1D1. I'm Asthmatic, (exercise induced) and always thought outside running would be no no for me , but I was told to try Couch to 5k as the gradual buildup doesn't cause as much problems for my lungs.
Whilst I've been going on 1.30hr walks three times a week for the last month, it was my calves rather than my lungs that gave up first today! I must remember to stretch before and after tomorrow.
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Week 3 was intimidating at first, but I made it through. We'll see how week 4 goes! yikes
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W6D3 done! Felt like a breeze! Maybe because I was on the treadmill...2
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And, W4D1 complete.
I actually found it quite tough, but glad that it's another one ticked off
Cool! I also do two runs in a row on Sat/Sun as I do not have much time during the workdays...
I, in fact, found W4D1 pretty easy and even did another 3 minute portion at the end just for fun! W4D2 tomorrow for me.
You ran extra, just for fun?
I understand all of those words, just not in that order!!
I'm very much looking forward to the day when I can enjoy it, hopefully won't be toooo far away!3 -
W6D3 completed here too. Forgot to put my reflective vest in my running bag. Lots of mist and fog today, so that wasn't a great idea.1
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Just started today W1D1. I'm Asthmatic, (exercise induced) and always thought outside running would be no no for me , but I was told to try Couch to 5k as the gradual buildup doesn't cause as much problems for my lungs.
Whilst I've been going on 1.30hr walks three times a week for the last month, it was my calves rather than my lungs that gave up first today! I must remember to stretch before and after tomorrow.
I was diagnosed with exercise induced asthma as a kid and was always the bench warmer in high intensity sports like basketball. Most I could play was about 2 mins at a time. I thought I would be needing to get a script for a bronchodilator but I am surprised to say that I am almost done week 5 and my lungs are dping great. I was a bit wheezy the first cpl weeks but nothing awful and I am not in need of the meds at all. Tomorrow I run 20 mins straight and am feeling confidant! I so wish I had tried something like this program in highschool, I might have made starting lineup.
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W1D1 Sunday, W1D2 last night, think I will take a rest day today. Back at it tomorrow. I have been using my treadmill but I would much rather jog outside, I'm in MA, a bit too chilly and dark when I get out of work.3
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W1D2, found it a bit harder today than yesterday. I think I may repeat week 1 after this week until I can do every minute of running from beginning to end (I'm only managing 6 at the moment). Thanks for the advice and stories :-)2
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And, W4D1 complete.
I actually found it quite tough, but glad that it's another one ticked off
Cool! I also do two runs in a row on Sat/Sun as I do not have much time during the workdays...
I, in fact, found W4D1 pretty easy and even did another 3 minute portion at the end just for fun! W4D2 tomorrow for me.
You ran extra, just for fun?
I understand all of those words, just not in that order!!
I'm very much looking forward to the day when I can enjoy it, hopefully won't be toooo far away!
LOL Yes, I do! Did the same drill today for W4D2!3 -
W1D2, found it a bit harder today than yesterday. I think I may repeat week 1 after this week until I can do every minute of running from beginning to end (I'm only managing 6 at the moment). Thanks for the advice and stories :-)
Slow down! That was the best advice I got when I started.3 -
W6D1 done ✅ couldn't believe how easy it seemed tonight! I really enjoyed it!5
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W4D2 complete!
Quite tough again, but this one was through a muddy woodland with some fair sized hills so quite pleased I survived it let alone completed it!5 -
I haven't dropped off the band wagon. I hurt my back and haven't run since last week. It is killing me to have to sit out these last few days when the weather has been decent (like above 30). Probably back to the chiropractor today.
Good job everyone for all of your good work!3 -
woodwardtm wrote: »I haven't dropped off the band wagon. I hurt my back and haven't run since last week. It is killing me to have to sit out these last few days when the weather has been decent (like above 30). Probably back to the chiropractor today.
Good job everyone for all of your good work!
Hang in there. I have a wonky back too, so I know where you're coming from.1 -
So much more activity in here these days!!! Great job everyone!
I "graduated" late December with a boxing day race, and now I'm training for a 10k race in May.
Keep it up, and you'll be one of the weirdos that run for fun too 5 -
W5 d1 completed
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New here, but completed W5D2 this morning. Not looking forward to W5D3.5
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