C25K Beginners Running Group - Week 3 (Closed Grp)

W3d2: done
How did it feel? It went by really fast. I had no motivation but I came home from my son's soccer game and went straight to the treadmill. I am so glad I did because now I feel great!

Have I told you guys lately how awesome you are and how lucky I feel!

Smiles to all

Great job Tonya!
I went to the gym, did Zumba class and 18 min with the trainer. My plan was to do w3d2 I guess not! Looking forward doing it.
I feel I'm the luciest girl on earth 'coz of you all.

W3d2 completed. It does seem to go pretty fast!

I would like to recommend the C25K iphone app. I was about half way through my second three minute jog and was seriously considering cutting it short when a lovely voice encouraged me to keep going. Perfect timing.

Just curious: has anyone signed up to do an actual 5 K yet?

I just wanted to jump in and, hopefully, give you some encouragement :happy: --you all are doing great!!! I didn't do C25K but a program VERY similar, and it definitely worked for me. I'm now training for my 2nd and 3rd half-marathons (two weeks apart) and absolutely LOVE the time I spend running--it's MY time, YKWIM?

I'm a 43 year old grandma with rheumatoid arthritis and lower back issues--but I do what I can, when I can. Typically, I run three times a week. One thing for me was that I had to stick at a certain level for awhile at times or even back track a bit before I could move forward. Do what your body tells you--but enjoy it.

I personally detest the treadmill and love social interaction--so I joined a running group through a local shoe store. It helps me SO much to know other people are looking for me to be there. Many times this has made me go ahead and run even when I didn't want to (last Saturday--0700--chilly rain--ugh!). I'm even more proud of myself when I do it when I didn't want to.

Keep it up! If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.

~~anne

I just wanted to jump in and, hopefully, give you some encouragement :happy: --you all are doing great!!! I didn't do C25K but a program VERY similar, and it definitely worked for me. I'm now training for my 2nd and 3rd half-marathons (two weeks apart) and absolutely LOVE the time I spend running--it's MY time, YKWIM?

I'm a 43 year old grandma with rheumatoid arthritis and lower back issues--but I do what I can, when I can. Typically, I run three times a week. One thing for me was that I had to stick at a certain level for awhile at times or even back track a bit before I could move forward. Do what your body tells you--but enjoy it.

I personally detest the treadmill and love social interaction--so I joined a running group through a local shoe store. It helps me SO much to know other people are looking for me to be there. Many times this has made me go ahead and run even when I didn't want to (last Saturday--0700--chilly rain--ugh!). I'm even more proud of myself when I do it when I didn't want to.

Keep it up! If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.

~~anne

Thanks for sharing Anne! Always good to hear success stories. Hopefully we'll be adding a number of people to that group (lifelong runners) by the end of this program.

W3d2 completed. It does seem to go pretty fast!

I would like to recommend the C25K iphone app. I was about half way through my second three minute jog and was seriously considering cutting it short when a lovely voice encouraged me to keep going. Perfect timing.

Just curious: has anyone signed up to do an actual 5 K yet?

I have that same app and it is very helpful. I look forward to the person telling me I am half way done.

No I haven't signed up for a 5k yet. Not sure if I will.

a. W3D2 - Done. 5.0mph running
b. Except for almost quitting during the first run from some knee pain, it was a good run.
c. Not sure why the knee pain went away after the first run, but hopefully it's just my body adjusting to running or something.

So, except for a little knee pain, I"d say it was a bit easier than Monday. That's a good sign. Off to refuel and rebuild!

Keep up the good work everyone.

a. W3D2- done 9/29 @ 4.8 running and 3.3 walking.
b. I started doubting about myself but went thru it.
c. I feel pain on my left shin:ohwell:

I know that is recommended to take a rest day but it is harder for me as I feel my body isn't adjusting well on the rest day.
How many of you are usinf HRM watch and how accurate is it? I have a MIO Triumph watch and I like it the only problem I have now is the cal burned isn't equal or even no where near what it says on my Treadmill. Today's run 30 min Treadmill 229, watch 99!

I don't know which one to go with as I'm trying to record my cal in take and at least staying with 1200 cal.

Way to go on getting the run done!!

Normally I'd say use the HR monitor, but yours sounds like it's not taking accurate readings or the calorie formula is off. I've got a Garmin 305, which admittedly is useless indoors since it doesn't actually use the HR in it's calorie calculation (only pace, distance, age), but it gives me an average HR which I then plug into this formula I found at http://www.triathlontrainingblog.com/calculators/calories-burned-calculator-based-on-average-heart-rate/. That seems to give a pretty accurate estimate as compared to the old Polar HR monitor I was using until I lost it.

One problem with the Mio Triump (and non-chest strap brands in general) is that it doesn't take continuous readings. As such it has a much harder time calculating calorie expenditure. I think they are better for checking perceived exertion vs. actual heart rate though. How many times are you checking your HR during your workout? You could try taking a few more readings and see what happens. And of course make sure you enter all the weight,age stuff into your MIO. I assume it takes that into account in the calculation.

It's unfortunate the NONE of the HR manufacturers seem to release the formula they use.

I forgot to update.

a. W3D2 completed 28/9/11.
b. I was tired and it was so hot, hoping to go running tomorrow at 8-9am. England is having some kind of heatwave at the moment!

w3d3 Done 9/29/11
It went by fast again, but I did get a side cramp. Must be that I was so hungry before running.
Watching transformers while you run is pretty good, you forget about the time!

I have finished week 3, but I think that I am going to try to get another workout from week 3 in before starting week 4 next week. I'm just not confident that I'm ready, but I want to stay on course!!

Good idea, I think I will do that tomorrow. 5 mins. straight next wk to run.... WE CAN DO IT!

WTG Tonya, Bryonie, and Christine!!

In a little while I'll be completing W3D3!! Remember that we start Week 4 on Monday, but bonus runs (through Sunday) are a good idea, I plan on getting at least another one in.

Please be sure to post your a, b, c's, we like to know how you the run went, and your plans, hopes, challenges, etc., for your next run.

I'm confident we'll get through week 4 just fine, but we can always do over if we need to.

Felicia

Hey Felicia when you start wk 4 blog could you write the A,B,C's again. I have totally strayed from those and want to make sure I stay on track. Good luck today!