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I just completed The Couch to 5 K program! The most appropriate and inspirational song came on my playlist for the final 2 minutes of the jog- INXS New Sensation!
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GOT_Obsessed wrote: »I just completed The Couch to 5 K program! The most appropriate and inspirational song came on my playlist for the final 2 minutes of the jog- INXS New Sensation!
So proud of you! I was just checking this thread today and hoping you were still going strong! Now you can run any time you want to!1 -
Thanks. Those are such kind words.
Not gonna lie, I fought tears of happiness! I was thinking to myself keep it together girl, keep it together. Lol1 -
@GOT_Obsessed Congratulations Woop Woop. Now come join us in the Monthly Running Challenge group, a new forum each month where you post your goals at the start of the month and track your progress, cheer others and receive cheers. A quick read of Page one will give you a run down on how the group works.GOT_Obsessed wrote: »I just completed The Couch to 5 K program! The most appropriate and inspirational song came on my playlist for the final 2 minutes of the jog- INXS New Sensation!
Remember You are a Runner, Not a Jogger. Joggers always find the Bodies in the Movies.1 -
Thanks! I will check the page out.0
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GOT_Obsessed wrote: »I just completed The Couch to 5 K program! The most appropriate and inspirational song came on my playlist for the final 2 minutes of the jog- INXS New Sensation!
Well done!
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just did week 6 day 1. kinda just wanna skip ahead to the end now. I've been pushing my work out to 5 k any way and I think I could do it non stop but I will follow the program. just keep aiming for pb each time.
My goal is not just the 30 mins but I want to scissor do 5km in that 30 mins2 -
Way to go, @GOT_Obsessed!1
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thanks!0
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finished week 6 day 2 yesterday. As always I pushed through in to the cooldown with a slow jog rather than a walk but I saw an opportunity to crack 35mins for 5k (i always push my workout to 5km regardless of when the c25k app tells me to stop) so I hammered the last 200m. It just goes to show that even when you think you have nothing left, you can still give more. It is always the mind that will give up before the body. The only time you really see the body give up before the mind is when you see the marathon runners that look drunk near the end. that is the mind wanting to keep going with the body giving up.
here is a lovely picture i took at the end of the run. This was the first time I have actually had to park my butt on a chair for a while before making my way back to the car.
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I'm starting out... getting back into running after a loòòong break. I am up to 32 mins of walk/run and I have a 10k race booked in July. Eek!1
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Me too. Back in the saddle again (for the 3rd or 4th time I think?). W2D1 complete. Again...
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Well done to everyone with their successes! I’ve taken another break because this winter has really kicked my asthmatic butt. Even when I haven’t felt sick I’ve needed my fast-acting inhaler.0
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34 minutes. Mostly running now. 3.7km per session. Moving on to level 2 of the Start Running app.2
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Week one of c25k is in the books for me! Feeling great. I was a runner for years before two babies back to back so I'm just getting back to my love of running. Week one was tough but fun and I LOVE being up and out of the house before everyone wakes to get some "me" time and clear my head.3
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Yeah. Babies are really bad for your routine! My son is nearly 9 now so no more excuses. I'm also loving running again.... after the first 10 minutes!!1
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finished week 7 today. technically I've done the full thing as tonight I just kept on running until I hit the 5km Mark (33:25). so running for 30 minutes is no issue.
ive also ditched the 5 minute warm up. One minute tops before I start running0 -
I run through most of the cool down. I might ditch the warm up too. Good idea.0
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LindsayGii wrote: »I run through most of the cool down. I might ditch the warm up too. Good idea.
I love the warm ups and cool downs! I'm running with a screwed up hip labrum and the walking really helps get all the surrounding muscles loosened up. I went through PT over the summer with the goal of "getting those glutes firing," so when I do the warmup I concentrate on form and try to remember what I'm supposed to be doing.1 -
Week 1 day 1 done yesterday ! I have previously done the program and was up to week 5 when I stopped doing it so this time round I want to complete the program!3
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I just had a week off on holiday. Put on weight and running today was hard. But I'm pushing through it! Keep on and it gets easier and even enjoyable2
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Finally able to start week 3 day 1. We've had like 3 inches of rain in the last few days and I was getting sick of the elliptical.2
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Hello, all. I am starting this again for the 4th time. I finish each year and then manage to get an injury that sidelines me. The last one was bad. I managed to gain back all of my weight, which makes this round of C25K even tougher. I am following the plan, even though I feel like I should be further along. I just don't want another injury so soon. I have W4, D3 on the schedule for today. Tomorrow will be a rest day due to the expected Nor'easter.2
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@woodwardtm Don't be afraid to repeat a week as a way to let your body adjust to the new workload.
When training for Half Marathon's I add a few extra weeks into the schedule as a Cut-back where I reduce my total running distance to the previous weeks or a Hold where I maintain the same distance for a 2nd week. I used to get calf muscle tears/injuries and since starting this have had no issues.0 -
@juliet3455 Thanks for the advice. I generally have knee injuries. They don't hold up like they used to. I have to learn to have rest days instead of trying to run EVERY weekday. It is just not something my knees seem to be able to handle any more.0
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My brother runs several marathons a year.... aged in his late 40s. His main advice is train less rather than risk injury by training more. I listened to the pain in my knees at first, but since losing 22lb I find it has mostly gone away. Not entirely. But it's considerably less.0
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woodwardtm wrote: »@juliet3455 Thanks for the advice. I generally have knee injuries. They don't hold up like they used to. I have to learn to have rest days instead of trying to run EVERY weekday. It is just not something my knees seem to be able to handle any more.
With C25K you shouldn't be running every day. The plan is designed to be alternate days, giving you an opportunity for rest or cross training.1 -
Week 5 day 1 done...and boy it felt like a lot more running than week 4 day 3. Just keep pacing I guess.2
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