My C25k Diary (Will Update as I do each session)
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Congrats! 30 minutes is huge! I wonder if a compression sleeve for something similar might help for your knee? I know NOTHING about running but if I were running and was experiencing what you are, that would probably be something I'd try. Around here you can pick one up at just about any store for under $10. Anyway, great job for pushing through!1
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@Styggian Great job!! You have been so good at sticking to the program and it's showing! Hopefully that knee pain improves!1
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i know you wont take any notice, but for other newbie runners reading this thread, running though knee or any other joint pain day after day is not the best idea. if RICE doesn't help after a few days, then a physio can be worth their weight in gold.
a lot of niggles are caused by tight or imbalanced muscles which are relatively easy to fix it you catch it early in your running life.5 -
@martaindale
Thanks
Re knee I will keep monitoring it, but it's not a major concern for me, am at an age where I have lots of niggles/pain. The activity is new so am assuming it's a 'shock to the system'0 -
@TavistockToad
Thanks for your concern, in a ideal world I would hire all the experts to sort my knee out, unfortunately my finances are not ideal for that sort of expert treatment.
So I have to make compromises, as this pain is not constant am filing it under 'to be monitored'.
Having said that your advice is text book good, and should be followed.0 -
@TavistockToad
Thanks for your concern, in a ideal world I would hire all the experts to sort my knee out, unfortunately my finances are not ideal for that sort of expert treatment.
So I have to make compromises, as this pain is not constant am filing it under 'to be monitored'.
Having said that your advice is text book good, and should be followed.
I'm speaking from experience, that's why :laugh:1 -
Congratulations on 30 minutes!
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This is me today out running... I am on week 5 of the Couch to 10K and I'm loving it!
Good Luck to you!
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I am on my second week of a half marathon training plan and you are inspiring me.
Congratulations on 30 minutes.2 -
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@KellyLouiseGibson
Congratulations on getting to week 5, that's awesome.
Your photo made me laugh so hard, that I could hardly breathe
If that's your happy face, I would hate to see your angry face, thanks for brightening my day 1 -
@OldAssDude
Congratulations on training for half marathon, that won't be on my radar for a while
Me inspire you, well thank you for the comment, from my perspective you inspire me to set my goals higher
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Session 2 Week 9 done.
All the overtime I did at work this week caught up with me, so I slept through my alarm and had to do the session later than normal, I would not have the city to myself to use as a training ground.
So out of the door and I was met by a cutting arctic wind, so yet again my warm up walk was very brisk in order to generate some heat
The start of the run phase seemed very laboured to me, the cold wind made it difficult to get into a rhythm, so I forced myself to go at a faster pace than normal.
The temptation to run into a coffee shop, sit down and have a flavoured latte was strong, fortunately or unfortunately depending on you point of view, I did not have any money on me
At the 5min check, I was about 30 paces ahead of my usual marker, at the 10min check I was just a few paces ahead of the usual marker, which I concluded that I was slowing down (all that time watching Sherlock Holmes was not wasted), I just focused on trying to find a comfortable running pace to get me home.
The left knee did it's usual attention seeking routine just past the 20min point, which lasted less than a minute.
However a bit more of a concern is my right leg, it seems to have picked up a injury, am getting a impact ache / pain to the side and below my knee. If it persists will delay my final 30min session.
On the positive side, I completed my second 30min jogging session, I still get a buzz from overtaking pedestrians and the amount of distance I cover on the jogging phase amazes me
Overall am happy to have completed the session, I do feel like am getting better, can't wait to run in the summer
Next session on Monday or Tuesday depending on condition of my right leg.
Now for an interesting meal, I missed my breakfast, so going to combine breakfast and lunch into one meal, not planned it yet but I can tell you "there will be Peanut Butter"5 -
Peanut Butter!!!!! It's good for every meal! Good job on the run. Hope that knee pain goes away.1
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Session 3 week 9 done.
The final session conquered.
Not my best run, was up half the night with a upset stomach and my right knee was not healed, the sensible decision would have been to delay run, but my inner Spartan surfaced, so I got my running gear on.
Out of the door, I found the weather a bit cold but not 'arctic cold'.
Once the jogging phase started, my knees got into a competition to see which could give me the most pain.
At the 5min check, I was a few paces past my usual marker, decided my mission was to finish rather than set any speed records.
The 10min check, I was behind my marker, I just maintained my pace to the finish.
Mission accomplished ! C25k program completed !!
As a reward, I am going to treat myself to a jar of Reese's Peanut Butter, instead of the usual supermarket own brand I normally buy, the overtime money has made me extravagant
For the future am planning to do 3 runs a week:
Monday, run to improve my distance.
Wednesday, run 5k to 'keep in tune'
Saturday, 'speed' run 5k ideally on a organised event, Parkrun or a actual 5k race.
As I get better or more knowledge will adjust the training.
Thanks to everyone who gave me motivation and running tips, your help was very much appreciated.
Have a great Holiday
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Woo hoo! That is so awesome! Great job for completing. It was a pleasure reading about your journey. 1
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Session 3 week 9 done.
The final session conquered.
Not my best run, was up half the night with a upset stomach and my right knee was not healed, the sensible decision would have been to delay run, but my inner Spartan surfaced, so I got my running gear on.
Out of the door, I found the weather a bit cold but not 'arctic cold'.
Once the jogging phase started, my knees got into a competition to see which could give me the most pain.
At the 5min check, I was a few paces past my usual marker, decided my mission was to finish rather than set any speed records.
The 10min check, I was behind my marker, I just maintained my pace to the finish.
Mission accomplished ! C25k program completed !!
As a reward, I am going to treat myself to a jar of Reese's Peanut Butter, instead of the usual supermarket own brand I normally buy, the overtime money has made me extravagant
For the future am planning to do 3 runs a week:
Monday, run to improve my distance.
Wednesday, run 5k to 'keep in tune'
Saturday, 'speed' run 5k ideally on a organised event, Parkrun or a actual 5k race.
As I get better or more knowledge will adjust the training.
Thanks to everyone who gave me motivation and running tips, your help was very much appreciated.
Have a great Holiday
nice work, well done!1 -
Great job!! Congrats on finishing the program!1
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Great Job, and truly inspiring.
I still have 10 weeks to go on my half marathon plan, but will think of your journey as I go.
Thank you for sharing.1 -
@KellyLouiseGibson
Congratulations on getting to week 5, that's awesome.
Your photo made me laugh so hard, that I could hardly breathe
If that's your happy face, I would hate to see your angry face, thanks for brightening my day
Haha... I'm glad I could cheer up your day... I'm onto Week 6 run no 2 now it's fantastic. ONLY 3.5 WEEKS LEFT TILL I run 5K can't believe it x2 -
@AmyC2288 @TavistockToad @OldAssDude Thank you all for your support during the program, it helped a lot and is very much appreciated. Have a great day 2
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I have been following your progress, very motivating. Week 1 Day 3 is today. I signed up for a 5k on Feb 23rd to keep me focused. Quick question, is there a generally accepted proper running form? I would like to try to develop good mechanics/habits early to avoid injury and also run more smoothly. The search results were a bit overwhelming (and some seemingly contradictory). Also, are the same principles applied to a new runner (also overweight) or are these things tailored to experienced runners? Anyways, congratulations, and thanks for keeping this post full of positivity.
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@LP_Std
Congratulations on your first week of C25k.
Am pretty sure there is a 'correct' running form, unfortunately I have no idea what it is. Maybe someone else reading this can give you guidance, if not try starting a new post, am sure someone can point you to a good video or website.
From my experience, I can give you three tips; get a a pair of running shoes, I got mine for comfort, however some places offer a professional tailored fitting service. This was beyond my budget, so I can't elaborate.
My second tip is don't worry about speed, find a pace that gets you to the end without stopping.
The third and final tip, is if a session is too challenging, repeat the previous session till your stamina improves.
Hope this helps
Good luck, let me know how you get on
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IVE JUST COMPLETED WEEK 6 THIS MORNING!
I had to run for 25 mins straight was hard but so did it!
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