Week 5, run 2 completed

nicruns wrote: »

I used to run a LOT... but stopped.
I'm trying to figure out how to get back on the wagon now, and want to ease back into it with a treadmill walk/run to get a fair view of just how much cardio I've lost.

I want to do a walking warm up.... and start a slow run on the treadmill to see how many minutes I can run for before I need (or really want!) a break.
I'm hoping this will place me somewhere on the couch to 5k chart so that I can consistently, slowly and safely build my strength and endurance back up again.

Does this sound logical/reasonable??

Sounds like a plan to me! I used to run a lot, too, and then stopped and am now slowly making my way through C25K. One thing to keep in mind is that treadmill running tends to be easier/different than outdoor running, so if you use just your treadmill, you might still have to acclimate yourself to outside running afterward. Good luck! You can definitely do this.

the thought of running in a mountainous area right now TERRIFIES me!!!
Treadmill is definitely the easier option, and I'm worried about getting injured, so I'm aiming to build back up to running 30 min "easily" & then returning outside!
(and by easily-- I just mean slowly but surely, instead of being left absolutely GASSED like I'd be if I tried that right now!!)
I remember when i first started running a good 10 years ago. I felt (at that time) that running 3 x a week really worked for me.
That's what I'm trying to commit to now
(consistency!)

I ran on Monday for the first time in months, starting with week 1 day 1. Today I bumped up to week 3. This still seemed fairly easy, so I'll probably do week 4 day 1 on Friday and see how it goes.

Week 3 Day 2 complete. I didn't sleep well last night so I was expecting a terrible workout, but it wasn't bad at all. I wasn't as fast as two days ago, but since I'm aiming for finishing/endurance and not speed right now, I'm not too bummed. Excited for week 3 day 3 on Sunday!

well shoot.... I said I was aiming for 3 x a week consistently... but I haven't run in nearly a week.
(ugh)
this was today's journey (whichever week of the program it puts me on!!)
3 min walking (3.5mph) to warm up
5 min jog (at 5.8mph)
1 min walk
5 min jog (5.8mph)
1 min walk
6 min jog (5.8mph)
1 min walk)
8 min jog (5.8mph)
3 min walk to cooldown

Week 3 day 3 done!

Week 6 completed last night.

I managed to run (albeit slowly) for the full 25 minutes.

I completed w4d1 this morning-

3 min run, walk 90 seconds
5 min run, walk 2:30
3 min run, walk 90 seconds
5 min run, walk 2:30

Made it 1.75 miles which is .05 farther than on Monday.

Week 7 run 2 completed.

I still can’t believe I’m running non stop for 25 minutes👍

w5d2 done- 2 8 minute runs with a 5 minute walk in between.

I'll probably repeat this until I can figure out why my calves are so tight after about 5 minutes of running. Had to stop during the walking and stretch them out again.

I'm still plugging along. Yesterday I completed W6D2- 2 10 minute runs with a 3 minute walk in between. I'm still having the issue with tight calves. I started out with a longer warm up walk and stretch, and also had to stop and stretch during the 3 minute walk interval.

Did W7D1 on Friday, running 25 minutes straight (almost 2 miles.)

Just_Ceci wrote: »

Finished W7D2 today after a long weekend of nothing due to some weird back injury on Saturday.

Great to see you back @Just_Ceci -- I haven't been on the threads much recently, but saw a name I recognized on my thread notifications and wanted to give you a shout out! Almost to the C25K finish line!

I took off last week to visit family in Texas. The only running I did was after the grandkids.

Back at it today with Week 9, Day 1- 30 minute run (2.25 miles). It was hard, but I did it!