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Daily Check In Thread

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  • emerrywe
    emerrywe Posts: 32 Member
    Week 6 Day 1 done. Only one more day of intervals and then just full runs from then on. Stopping and starting today was almost harder than the 20 min run. I felt like I was just hitting my stride when it told me to start walking. Wow. In 2 weeks I will be running 30 mins!
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    Just realized I have to start getting up earlier to fit my run in starting week 6. Guess I'm getting up at 5 now.

    It's family day in BC, so I dont' have to work tomorrow, but I'll get up and run anyway.
  • showjumper
    showjumper Posts: 335 Member
    @tacklewasher what part of bc?
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    edited February 2017
    @showjumper Okanagan
  • jennypapage
    jennypapage Posts: 489 Member
    emerrywe wrote: »
    Week 6 Day 1 done. Only one more day of intervals and then just full runs from then on. Stopping and starting today was almost harder than the 20 min run. I felt like I was just hitting my stride when it told me to start walking. Wow. In 2 weeks I will be running 30 mins!

    that's so true. It so pisses me off when my shoelace gets loose and i have to stop. Completely ruins my momentum, especially when it's during my fast runs. I also feel more tired, like i have to work harder to go from a full stop to running again.
  • khogue1990
    khogue1990 Posts: 12 Member
    W5D1 completed!
  • fitchick37
    fitchick37 Posts: 124 Member
    Hi, just found this group. I did Week 4, Day 2 yesterday, I ache....need more fluids and better warm up and stretches!
  • upsaluki
    upsaluki Posts: 553 Member
    Finished w7d3 today. Nice sunny day. It was 28 f, but I completely over dressed. We have a heat wave coming the next few weeks, so I'm going to have to drop the outer layer.
  • showjumper
    showjumper Posts: 335 Member
    @showjumper Okanagan

    Nice, I originate from the Queen City of the West Kootenays! Enjoy your Family Day today... ours is next Monday!
  • FitCurves1818
    FitCurves1818 Posts: 90 Member
    W5D2 complete. I got thru the 8 min runs. The 2nd one was tough but I think it was because I upped my speed a little the first 8. I got through it though and didn't stop even though I was tempted. Nervous for the next workout
  • upsaluki
    upsaluki Posts: 553 Member
    W5D2 complete. I got thru the 8 min runs. The 2nd one was tough but I think it was because I upped my speed a little the first 8. I got through it though and didn't stop even though I was tempted. Nervous for the next workout

    You'll knock it out of the park.
  • upsaluki
    upsaluki Posts: 553 Member
    showjumper wrote: »
    Ok I almost procrastinated myself out of running tonight... I did get W6D2 done tonight! I started at 9:49pm and it wasn't great... but it's in the books now. Unfortunately, so are the intervals!

    I like it when the intervals go away. Less to have to worry about. You can just run.
  • showjumper
    showjumper Posts: 335 Member
    @upsaluki I'm looking forward to my run tonight.... I will be starting at a better time though... aiming for 7:30
  • donnapal79
    donnapal79 Posts: 30 Member
    Did W2D2 at 5 this morning. I'm still amazed I can run for 90 seconds. Also glad I live in a warm climate so morning runs aren't too difficult.
  • woodwardtm
    woodwardtm Posts: 361 Member
    W5D2 complete. I got thru the 8 min runs. The 2nd one was tough but I think it was because I upped my speed a little the first 8. I got through it though and didn't stop even though I was tempted. Nervous for the next workout

    You'll do great. Just remember not to rush too fast when you start out. Steady even pace will get you through! Good luck!
  • woodwardtm
    woodwardtm Posts: 361 Member
    showjumper wrote: »
    Ok I almost procrastinated myself out of running tonight... I did get W6D2 done tonight! I started at 9:49pm and it wasn't great... but it's in the books now. Unfortunately, so are the intervals!

    Way to get it done! Sometimes I think it is almost easier without the intervals. The starting and stopping is more tempting for me not to start again! LOL

    I am headed out shortly for W7D1. It is sunny and 34F. I am hoping for no wind.
  • woodwardtm
    woodwardtm Posts: 361 Member
    upsaluki wrote: »
    Finished w7d3 today. Nice sunny day. It was 28 f, but I completely over dressed. We have a heat wave coming the next few weeks, so I'm going to have to drop the outer layer.

    Wow! You are progressing quickly through the weeks! Way to stick to it.
  • fitchick37
    fitchick37 Posts: 124 Member
    I ticked off w4d3...still super achy in the calf muscles, need to sort that
  • woodwardtm
    woodwardtm Posts: 361 Member
    w7d1 complete on my lunch break. The way work is going, I would rather go out and run another session! Not a great day here. Here's to better tomorrows...
  • Piqueaboo
    Piqueaboo Posts: 1,193 Member
    Week 8 Day 2 done! I can't believe there's only one more left!!!
  • rusgolden
    rusgolden Posts: 1,435 Member
    fitchick37 wrote: »
    I ticked off w4d3...still super achy in the calf muscles, need to sort that

    Try doing some foam rolling on those calves after your run... or give yourself a nice deep calf massage if you don't have a roller.

    Also, prior to running, some good dynamic stretching that includes calves is really good. The best one I found was to find some stairs or curb: (part 1) put ball of both feet on the edge of the step and alternate flexing each heel downward for 10-15 reps; (part 2) put one heel at the edge of the step and flex the toes downward for 10-15 reps and repeat with other foot. If you don't have a railing to hold on to for part 1, then I would recommend doing one foot at a time for balance.

    Great job everyone, you guys and gals are rockin' it!
  • Aine8046
    Aine8046 Posts: 2,122 Member
    Piqueaboo wrote: »
    Week 8 Day 2 done! I can't believe there's only one more left!!!

    Great! Do you have a race in mind?
  • emerrywe
    emerrywe Posts: 32 Member
    showjumper wrote: »
    Ok I almost procrastinated myself out of running tonight... I did get W6D2 done tonight! I started at 9:49pm and it wasn't great... but it's in the books now. Unfortunately, so are the intervals!

    I have done this so many times, running as late as 11pm. But I quite enjoy the calm cold and cloak of darkness. I have my blinkers but no one can see how purple my face is!
  • emerrywe
    emerrywe Posts: 32 Member
    Just realized I have to start getting up earlier to fit my run in starting week 6. Guess I'm getting up at 5 now.

    It's family day in BC, so I dont' have to work tomorrow, but I'll get up and run anyway.

    @Tacklewasher I am in Victoria. Small cyberworld.
  • emerrywe
    emerrywe Posts: 32 Member
    Week 6 Day2 Done! Felt great. Plus I have been doing pilates every day (for 4 days) which has activated my core. I am feeling very strong, aligned, with a relaxed neck and calm breath. I highly recommend pilates as a great companion program!
  • Piqueaboo
    Piqueaboo Posts: 1,193 Member
    Aine8046 wrote: »
    Piqueaboo wrote: »
    Week 8 Day 2 done! I can't believe there's only one more left!!!

    Great! Do you have a race in mind?

    I don't unfortunately! There aren't any on here, the only 5K that looks fab is a Colour Run, but it"s not an actual run, it's more a "walk with friends and climb on inflatables to really loud music" thing. I'll just need to wait for the right opportunity :) And work on my speed. I don't think I'm reaching 5K just yet, more like 3,5 or 4
  • upsaluki
    upsaluki Posts: 553 Member
    Finished week 8 day 1 today. RunDouble has a week 9, but I'm going to switch to the 5 to 10 k program on there instead.
  • woodwardtm
    woodwardtm Posts: 361 Member
    W7,D2 complete in the blustery snow. I wanted to quit so bad today but I just kept putting one foot in front of the other until it was done. There was no way I was going to quit and then have to repeat it! It wasn't physical weakness as much as mental weakness. Bleh...
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