C25K Beginners Running Group - Week 4 (Closed Grp)

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  • CoCoMa
    CoCoMa Posts: 904 Member
    a. W4D2 done - 6/10/11
    b. The run was ok again, I was bored near the 3rd run and wanted to stop - not out of being tired though, but just being bored. :embarassed:

    WTG my dear, glad you got through it. What about your C? What are your plans for the next run, to mix things up?

    When I get stuck in boredom, I use my imagination and take myself to an awesome place, a place that I've either been or fantasize about visiting. It's kinda silly, but it helps get me through these workouts!
  • hikingmonk
    hikingmonk Posts: 134 Member
    a. W4D2 - Done. Thursday.
    b. Difficult, but easier than Tuesday. Dropped my running speed to 4.8mph.
    c. Going to stick with my pre-lunch workout. Seems to work best.

    This Steve Jobs passing away thing is hitting me more than I expected (even for the nerd that I am). Sure, he's 15 years older, but that's like a blink of the eye. I'm going to use it to add motivation to complete this running program despite the fear (of injury) and the doubt (that my body can keep getting stronger). Can't wait any longer to get myself healthy.
  • chanson104
    chanson104 Posts: 859
    a. W4D2 completed. Walk 3.0-3.5; Jog 4.5
    b. I got a cramp in my foot 2 minutes into the warm up, but I worked it out and completed without any more problems. It is exciting to see more calories burned and more distance covered in the same amount of time as previous weeks!
    c. My biggest obstcale is the conversations that I have with myself while I am jogging. I am going to work hard at making these conversations more positive than negative!
  • CoCoMa
    CoCoMa Posts: 904 Member
    a. W4D2 - Done. Thursday.
    b. Difficult, but easier than Tuesday. Dropped my running speed to 4.8mph.
    c. Going to stick with my pre-lunch workout. Seems to work best.

    This Steve Jobs passing away thing is hitting me more than I expected (even for the nerd that I am). Sure, he's 15 years older, but that's like a blink of the eye. I'm going to use it to add motivation to complete this running program despite the fear (of injury) and the doubt (that my body can keep getting stronger). Can't wait any longer to get myself healthy.

    Dave, Glad you got through your workout okay. I heard Steve Job's speech yesterday, and it was so awesome! What a great idea for motivation, and you're on your way, for sure!!
  • CoCoMa
    CoCoMa Posts: 904 Member
    a. W4D2 completed. Walk 3.0-3.5; Jog 4.5
    b. I got a cramp in my foot 2 minutes into the warm up, but I worked it out and completed without any more problems. It is exciting to see more calories burned and more distance covered in the same amount of time as previous weeks!
    c. My biggest obstcale is the conversations that I have with myself while I am jogging. I am going to work hard at making these conversations more positive than negative!

    WTG Christine!! Funny about conversations. I have those too...well...more like fantasies of doing something extreme, like climing Everest, or sky diving!!
  • ysamatar
    ysamatar Posts: 484 Member
    a. W4D2-Done 10/6 walked 3 and run 4.5 with .5 incline
    b. My toes hurt little bit not sure why. It seemed the first round finished so quick. I wanted to continue running beyond the 5min I got the momentum but had to stop there is a reason why they did the routine!
    c. Thinking of doing my run tomorrow and see how it feels back to back running.

    Christine, I have the same conversation all time and I quickly blog it when it turns to be negativa and turn into positive gear like how I will be a runner, how my legs will be stronger. I also try to block the pain, it is amazing how we can turn around our thought of thinking and feeling. I tell myself you're almost done, look back where you were three weeks ago!!!!
  • CoCoMa
    CoCoMa Posts: 904 Member
    a. W4D2-Done 10/6 walked 3 and run 4.5 with .5 incline
    b. My toes hurt little bit not sure why. It seemed the first round finished so quick. I wanted to continue running beyond the 5min I got the momentum but had to stop there is a reason why they did the routine!
    c. Thinking of doing my run tomorrow and see how it feels back to back running.

    Christine, I have the same conversation all time and I quickly blog it when it turns to be negativa and turn into positive gear like how I will be a runner, how my legs will be stronger. I also try to block the pain, it is amazing how we can turn around our thought of thinking and feeling. I tell myself you're almost done, look back where you were three weeks ago!!!!

    Glad you got it done Yasmin!! We've all got one more run to do before Sunday (mine will be today), plus a bonus? I'm not even through this week and already worrying about the 20 min, 2 mile run next week! I hate how I set myself up to fail before I give it a shot.
  • CoCoMa
    CoCoMa Posts: 904 Member
    End of the day progress report, 10/6/11:

    Just one more run this week!!

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  • pandabear_
    pandabear_ Posts: 487 Member
    a. W4D3 completed! :happy:
    b. The run was ok again, not so tired and not as bored - I think what helped was a change in music and just a lot of thinking to keep my mind busy! However, on the last few seconds of the last run, I got a stitch. This is the first time it's happened! It was painful and I'm so glad I was stopping anyway because the time was up, but it was no fun.
    c. Goals = not to get a stitch!

    I also had a look at week 5. Week 5 is scary. Very scary. :sad:
  • CoCoMa
    CoCoMa Posts: 904 Member
    a) W4D3 Completed, hallelujah!!
    b) It wasn't as hard as previous days, but I got a little tired during the last 2.5 min.
    c) screw the bonus run this week!

    Felicia
  • TL136
    TL136 Posts: 86 Member
    W4D3 completed
    The last minute was killer. I tried so hard to stop looking at the time.
    I am with you Felicia "screw the bonus run"
  • chanson104
    chanson104 Posts: 859
    a. W4D2 completed. Walk 3.0-3.5; Jog 4.5
    b. I got a cramp in my foot 2 minutes into the warm up, but I worked it out and completed without any more problems. It is exciting to see more calories burned and more distance covered in the same amount of time as previous weeks!
    c. My biggest obstcale is the conversations that I have with myself while I am jogging. I am going to work hard at making these conversations more positive than negative!

    WTG Christine!! Funny about conversations. I have those too...well...more like fantasies of doing something extreme, like climing Everest, or sky diving!!
    I definitely like the idea of fantasizing! I'm going to try that next time!
  • chanson104
    chanson104 Posts: 859
    a) W4D3 finished. In other words WEEK 4 is over!! Walk 3.0; Jog 4.5
    b) I think that it was just as difficult as the first day; however, my pulse has been lower. That tells me that I am getting in better shape, and, even though my head is telling me one thing, my body is saying something else.
    c) Bitter sweet to see week 4 over. I'm glad it is finished, but week 5 looks pretty intimidating. I'm going to try that fantasizing thing that Felicia mentioned next time instead of telling myself how silly I am that I actually think that I can accomplish this. I do think that I will do a bonus run tomorrow to help prepare for next week. I have an extra bonus in this, though, my overweight 10 year old son went to the Y with me this morning, and after my "run" we got on elliptical machines next to each other and had a race to see who could burn 200 calories first. It was a good work out for both of us. I think that tomorrow I'm going to try that strategy with him when I have my bonus run.
  • ysamatar
    ysamatar Posts: 484 Member
    a. W4D3-completed!!!!Yay! Done.. 3 walk, 4.5 run with .5 icline.
    b. Last round was hard and I kept telling myself don't look at the time it will finish fast.
    c. Eat as clean as I can and take my fish oil for week 5.

    Hubby came back from his trip so could'nt do the run last night as planned. Was thinkiing doing this run since morning, went to the gym did upper body workout, picked up the kids from Jujutsu,dropped at my friends and decided to sit for tea. I got home at 8 and thought there is no way I'm going to let Felica update the weekly report without my run! Thank you all. You can't imagine how deeply I appreciate your company, every run I find myself getting closer to you all. This is what it means to be a community, to encourage and motivate eacchother towards a healthier life style.:flowerforyou:
  • CoCoMa
    CoCoMa Posts: 904 Member
    a) W4D3 finished. In other words WEEK 4 is over!! Walk 3.0; Jog 4.5
    b) I think that it was just as difficult as the first day; however, my pulse has been lower. That tells me that I am getting in better shape, and, even though my head is telling me one thing, my body is saying something else.
    c) Bitter sweet to see week 4 over. I'm glad it is finished, but week 5 looks pretty intimidating. I'm going to try that fantasizing thing that Felicia mentioned next time instead of telling myself how silly I am that I actually think that I can accomplish this. I do think that I will do a bonus run tomorrow to help prepare for next week. I have an extra bonus in this, though, my overweight 10 year old son went to the Y with me this morning, and after my "run" we got on elliptical machines next to each other and had a race to see who could burn 200 calories first. It was a good work out for both of us. I think that tomorrow I'm going to try that strategy with him when I have my bonus run.

    WTG Christine!! I think it's great that you're working out with you boy! My oldest daughter is overweight and she's stubborn. I figure if she sees my progress that she'll get on board. I won't push her, I'll just be an example. Good luck with your bonus run!! I am going to the gym, but just plan on doing weights and the steam room. I may get on the treadmill, but I don't feel compelled. Next week looks tough, and I honestly don't think I can do 20 mins, but we'll see...
  • CoCoMa
    CoCoMa Posts: 904 Member
    a. W4D3-completed!!!!Yay! Done.. 3 walk, 4.5 run with .5 icline.
    b. Last round was hard and I kept telling myself don't look at the time it will finish fast.
    c. Eat as clean as I can and take my fish oil for week 5.

    Hubby came back from his trip so could'nt do the run last night as planned. Was thinkiing doing this run since morning, went to the gym did upper body workout, picked up the kids from Jujutsu,dropped at my friends and decided to sit for tea. I got home at 8 and thought there is no way I'm going to let Felica update the weekly report without my run! Thank you all. You can't imagine how deeply I appreciate your company, every run I find myself getting closer to you all. This is what it means to be a community, to encourage and motivate eacchother towards a healthier life style.:flowerforyou:

    WTG Yasmin, glad you got through the workout!
    I enjoy your company here as well ♥ and I know we can all get through next week if we continue to help one another along the way!
  • ysamatar
    ysamatar Posts: 484 Member
    Survived my first day of the week 5!!!. The suspention was getting into my nerves and started doubting myself so I had to do it.
  • chanson104
    chanson104 Posts: 859
    Survived my first day of the week 5!!!. The suspention was getting into my nerves and started doubting myself so I had to do it.
    Oh, I am jealous! Good for you! I contemplated doing W5D1 today, but instead I did a repeat of last week. So glad to hear that you succeeded! It encourages me!
  • TL136
    TL136 Posts: 86 Member
    W5d1 completed
    Never did I think i would make it this far. I was in such a bad mood this morning, but oncw i ran i felt s much bettsr. Increase in endorphines is amazing for our health.

    Thank you to all my friends who responded to my question. I'll be waiting to start 30 day shred till after i have finished c25k

    Smiles to all, we can do this!!!
  • CoCoMa
    CoCoMa Posts: 904 Member
    Yasmin and Tonya,
    Funny, I was just whinning to my hub about W5D1 tomorrow, and I logged on and see that the both of you did it!! Now I know I'll be able to get through it. Still not sure about W5D3 :ohwell:

    Kudos to ya'll!!
  • pandabear_
    pandabear_ Posts: 487 Member
    a. W5D1 completed 10/10/11 :happy:
    b. The run was good, I wasn't as tired as I expected. The tiring thing was running against the wind though!
    c. Hopefully stay on track.... w5d3 is still scaring me!
  • CoCoMa
    CoCoMa Posts: 904 Member
    We have now moved on to week 5, YAAAAAY!!! Please follow this link to post your results:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/364129-c25k-running-group-week-5-closed-grp
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