C25K Training Group: October 16 to December 4, 2011

Well done everyone! I have just completed w4d1... It was much easier than I thought it would be. I think I'm getting runners high!

W4D1 complete yesterday. it was rough but not as bad as I thought it would be

Finished Week 2!!! Last time I started the C25k program I got stuck on this week. I was so disgusted with myself that I had gone from running cross country as a sport to not being able to run for 90 seconds, that I stopped all together. NOT THIS TIME!!! I was able to do week 2 and it didn't kill me! It was actually kind of easy. Looking forward to getting back in shape!

Ug, I'm stalled. I had to re-run w5/d2 the other day after an injury, so I was planning on w5/d3 tonight, but I don't want to run in freezing rain. It's inevitable now that winter approaches, but I'm just not eager for the treadmill. So I'm planning on doing w5/d3 tomorrow morning on the treadmill... What do i need to know? I usually go at night, & outdoors, so how different will it feel?

I've ran on the treadmill in the past, but I was only on the mill then, never outside, & I didn't do that long. I just feel like it'll be different!

Ug, I'm stalled. I had to re-run w5/d2 the other day after an injury, so I was planning on w5/d3 tonight, but I don't want to run in freezing rain. It's inevitable now that winter approaches, but I'm just not eager for the treadmill. So I'm planning on doing w5/d3 tomorrow morning on the treadmill... What do i need to know? I usually go at night, & outdoors, so how different will it feel?

I've ran on the treadmill in the past, but I was only on the mill then, never outside, & I didn't do that long. I just feel like it'll be different!

W5D2 - done!

Sarabell I started the C25K running outside in the park but the last 3 sessions I've done at the gym on the treadmill and I've surprised myself by preferring it at this stage... I think eventually I would like to go back to running outside but its starting to get very warm and humid here so the airconditioned gym is quite attractive.... but I've also found that I can get into a real rhythm and almost meditate without having to watch my footing.... i'm still using the app and a HRM rather than watching the treadmill stats... although at the end I then watch the treadmill to keep going to a full 5k (I'm running very slowly so it takes me longer).... my gym also has a wonderful view so its lovely looking out as I run so I don't feel like I am cooped up in a sweaty room.

I was really worried about the 8 minute runs today but I did it.... the longest I've run in one go for over 30 years!!

Still very worried about the 20 minute run... hopefully I will surprise myself again!

keep running everyone, lisa:drinker:

W4D1 completed this morning, although I didn't quite run for the last five minutes! I may repeat this day until I can do this ...

Ug, I'm stalled. I had to re-run w5/d2 the other day after an injury, so I was planning on w5/d3 tonight, but I don't want to run in freezing rain. It's inevitable now that winter approaches, but I'm just not eager for the treadmill. So I'm planning on doing w5/d3 tomorrow morning on the treadmill... What do i need to know? I usually go at night, & outdoors, so how different will it feel?

I've ran on the treadmill in the past, but I was only on the mill then, never outside, & I didn't do that long. I just feel like it'll be different!

W5D2 - done!

Sarabell I started the C25K running outside in the park but the last 3 sessions I've done at the gym on the treadmill and I've surprised myself by preferring it at this stage... I think eventually I would like to go back to running outside but its starting to get very warm and humid here so the airconditioned gym is quite attractive.... but I've also found that I can get into a real rhythm and almost meditate without having to watch my footing.... i'm still using the app and a HRM rather than watching the treadmill stats... although at the end I then watch the treadmill to keep going to a full 5k (I'm running very slowly so it takes me longer).... my gym also has a wonderful view so its lovely looking out as I run so I don't feel like I am cooped up in a sweaty room.

I was really worried about the 8 minute runs today but I did it.... the longest I've run in one go for over 30 years!!

Still very worried about the 20 minute run... hopefully I will surprise myself again!

keep running everyone, lisa:drinker:

Completed W4D3 today. It wasnt bad. I am pleasantly surprised with how well I did in week 4. I hope week 5 goes as well. I need to start running outside to get used to that since I have my first 5K coming up in the begining of December and I am only used to running on the treadmill.

SarabellPlus3- I have the opposite problem as you so I can't help you with that but if anyone can give me any advice on running outside in the cold I could sure use it!

Good to know!
In the cold, I've been wearing my regular capris (it's only down to 30s [F] here in the evening at the lowest), with a long sleeve top & sweatshirt on top. It seems to be the right spot for me... so far! Not sure what I'll do when the snow hits and the temps get below 0*. I know runner friends of mine use a mask of some sort, might be worth looking into!

Thanks for the input! I found that I liked some things better about the treadmill.... Some worse. I have always heard that it's easier (without incline at least), and I didn't think so. I thought it was harder! I usually wear Vibrams outside, and I just wore my gym shoes on the treadmill, so maybe that played into it. Also maybe because my neighborhood is so hilly, and I'm used to the strenuous uphill, but also used to the recovery of downhills? I don't know. I liked being able to read, I didn't like not having my dog. I liked the predictable temperature, I didn't like the predictable setting! Well, I didn't fall off, and it's good to have the option for days I can't get outdoors!

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Everyone's doing great, I'm so impressed with you guys! I did w5d3 (on the treadmill) yesterday, but I did walk for about 2 minutes in the dead middle, so I'm repeating the day at least once until I can do it happily through. Bonus: I'll probably be on the same scedule as this group real soon. LOL

I tried to do D2W4 this morning but I just couldn't do it! I don't know why and I thought at the time that my legs hurt and I couldn't breathe but I think I was imagining this! I kept pushing myself but realised that I kept turning the treadmill down without realising it! I couldn't do either of the 5 mins runs and I am so disappointed as I was doing really well. I'm going to have another go tomorrow and then may repeat this week until I am comfortable with it, but I felt like giving up this morning.

W5D3 - not really done..... ran for 15 minutes in one go then ran a few extra bursts of 2/3 mins after recovering for a total run of 23 minutes.... I think this is definitely a mental barrier for me..... I now think I could run for 20 minutes.... so will redo this day again in a better state of mind (I forgot to take my water bottle, had no money to buy one, forgot to have a banana before I left so no food in me, plus just dreading it and convincing myself I wouldn't be able to do it, oh and also having a problem with my earphone cord which caused my iphone to go flying across the room!):embarassed:

Completed Week 3!!!! This is a big milestone for me. I have never gotten this far in the program. I always taper off. Not this time! Looking forward to the weeks to come.

Thanks for all the support and motivation to keep running.

Started Week 5 yesterday. Feeling good about it. After doing my Week 5 day 1 yesterday morning, I went out to see how far I could run. I was tying to just get a full mile in without stopping as I couldn't last week. I was able to get the full mile complete. That felt great.

Well, I'm now 2 weeks behind. Ah well, I'm going to keep at it. Starting week 3 today...

Lisa congratulations - it certainly feels like a fabulous achievement doesn't it:) Your son is so right - there have been serveral days where I have felt drained within the first 5-8 minutes and have just pushed through it and been able to push past and finish the session. As you mentioned - I remember feeling terrified at the thought of running 3 full minutes - yet today I ran a full 28 minutes with energy to spare at the end of it. Unlike you I chose to stop then purely because I am nursing a dodgy knee that is managing - but I didn't want to aggravate it any.

Slackermommy - well done to you too -I am pleased you didn't give up.

It is so satisfying to achieve these runs as they come out- when having never done any running at all during my life since I left school in the early seventies.

Ktjones and Jones 4177- good on both of you - your are making great progress- it is fabulous to see that other people are all achieving success as well.

Cowgirl don't worry about being ahead or behind - as it is not relevant- what is highly relevant is that you have now achieved the first two weeks and are about to embark on week three. I think the beauty of this program is that we are just aiming for progress- that rate or level doesn't really matter.

So pleased to have finished W8D1- and have just realised that I have only got 5 more runs within the program. What surprises me as that I have already resolved to continue- it is exhausting but ever so invigorating - I can't believe how good I feel at completion - once my muscles and breathing have settled down a bit.

Keep enjoying it

Debbie
KTjone

Hi everyone.... W6D1 done..... after that huge 20 minute run last time I thought today would be a piece of cake..... it wasn't..... I did it ok but I don't know if I could have gone for 20 minutes again.... I guess that's why this program works so well..... they throw that 20 minutes in there just to shock you and see if you can rise to the challenge but really our body still has a way to go to build up to doing that regularly.....the treadmill at the gym reset itself after 30 minutes and I wasn't quite finished so I had to just keep going again and estimate how far..... I'm sure I ended up doing my 5k in around 49 minutes.... did a few extra runs including and extra 5 minute one and then ran faster than normal for the last 100 metres..... so all in all I'm pretty happy and looking forward to next session.

Deb you are doing so well.... W8 no less..... you've inspired me to keep going..... we are going away on a family beach holiday in a couple of weeks and I'm hoping I might be at a stage where I will be able to continue by running on the beach.... I'm sure it will be much harder than the treadmill but I really want to give it a go..... I used to run on the beach every morning and night when I was a teenager..... a long time ago!!

I did the 20mintue run yesterday, end of w5... It hurt my legs like crazy. My lungs seem to be coping fine though, so thats a good thing. I really notice the different time of the day if I go after work it's much harder to run than if i go in the morning.

Keep up the great work