C25K week 7

fit4travels
fit4travels Posts: 109
edited October 5 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello again lovely people!

Sorry I haven't been posting much this week, I've been so busy but I have been doing my runs. Week 6 completed and I feel amazing. I'm so happy to be doing this challenge with such dedicated and supportive people.

Anyway week 7 (we're nearly finished!!)

- Brisk walk - 5 mins
- Jog - 25 mins
- Brisk walk 5 mins


I'm feeling really confident about this and I am actually beginning to feel like a runner. Good luck guys, looking forward to hearing from you all :)
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  • Play_outside
    Play_outside Posts: 528 Member
    Glad you are feeling good and feeling like a runner! :) Pretty awesome eh! Good luck on week 7!
  • russelljclarke
    russelljclarke Posts: 836 Member
    Yes, good luck everyone!
  • ProudMomoftwo
    ProudMomoftwo Posts: 525
    Hey ALL!
    Good to see everyone looking forward to Week 7!
    Knowing I can do it makes next week look really do-able.

    Keep pushing forward - you all are super terrific running pals and I look forward to reading how you did.
  • TexasNana41
    TexasNana41 Posts: 114 Member
    Well. I got overly confident today and thought I'd start Wk7 a day early. It went :grumble: Actually, I'm laughing at myself. I don't know if I started too fast, shouldn't have started a day early on the week, or what, but at about 15 minutes it was just OVER and I walked the rest of the way. So now the dilemma is, do I try again tomorrow or wait and do runs 2 and 3 on Tuesday and Thursday like normal? I guess I'll wait and see how I feel. I'm debating doing Bridge to 10K or what I've seen others do on here next, which is restart C25K and do slow run, fast run intervals instead of run, walk intervals. I'm going to do a 5K on January 28th. Decisions, decisions!
  • fit4travels
    fit4travels Posts: 109
    Well. I got overly confident today and thought I'd start Wk7 a day early. It went :grumble: Actually, I'm laughing at myself. I don't know if I started too fast, shouldn't have started a day early on the week, or what, but at about 15 minutes it was just OVER and I walked the rest of the way. So now the dilemma is, do I try again tomorrow or wait and do runs 2 and 3 on Tuesday and Thursday like normal? I guess I'll wait and see how I feel. I'm debating doing Bridge to 10K or what I've seen others do on here next, which is restart C25K and do slow run, fast run intervals instead of run, walk intervals. I'm going to do a 5K on January 28th. Decisions, decisions!
    You probably went too fast, I've done that a couple of times and had to redo the day haha!
  • russelljclarke
    russelljclarke Posts: 836 Member
    Well. I got overly confident today and thought I'd start Wk7 a day early. It went :grumble: Actually, I'm laughing at myself. I don't know if I started too fast, shouldn't have started a day early on the week, or what, but at about 15 minutes it was just OVER and I walked the rest of the way. So now the dilemma is, do I try again tomorrow or wait and do runs 2 and 3 on Tuesday and Thursday like normal? I guess I'll wait and see how I feel. I'm debating doing Bridge to 10K or what I've seen others do on here next, which is restart C25K and do slow run, fast run intervals instead of run, walk intervals. I'm going to do a 5K on January 28th. Decisions, decisions!
    The program says that you should rest properly between runs, and you've stepped outside your own norm, so that's probably what stopped you. If I were you I'd just do tuesday and thursday as normal, as I'm sure the day off will see you right again.
  • russelljclarke
    russelljclarke Posts: 836 Member
    Finished week 7 day 1 (AKA my 2nd 5K) this morning at 8:30. Tired (in a good way) but happy!
  • russelljclarke
    russelljclarke Posts: 836 Member
    Finished week 7 day 1 (AKA my 2nd 5K) this morning at 8:30. Tired (in a good way) but happy!
    Oh, forgot the sigs aren't there anymore - journal is at the usual place (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/russelljclarke)
  • ProudMomoftwo
    ProudMomoftwo Posts: 525
    Well. I got overly confident today and thought I'd start Wk7 a day early. It went :grumble: Actually, I'm laughing at myself. I don't know if I started too fast, shouldn't have started a day early on the week, or what, but at about 15 minutes it was just OVER and I walked the rest of the way. So now the dilemma is, do I try again tomorrow or wait and do runs 2 and 3 on Tuesday and Thursday like normal? I guess I'll wait and see how I feel. I'm debating doing Bridge to 10K or what I've seen others do on here next, which is restart C25K and do slow run, fast run intervals instead of run, walk intervals. I'm going to do a 5K on January 28th. Decisions, decisions!
    The program says that you should rest properly between runs, and you've stepped outside your own norm, so that's probably what stopped you. If I were you I'd just do tuesday and thursday as normal, as I'm sure the day off will see you right again.

    This sounds about right to me too
  • rildev03
    rildev03 Posts: 61 Member
    I ran 2 miles!! I ran 2 miles!! That is quite a feat considering I am not a runner. I did it in the 25 minutes which I didn't think I could do. I have been sick with a respiratory virus since Wednesday so wasn't sure how I would do today. I had no mental breakdowns and it just felt awesome! My legs were tired but in a good way. I want to up my pace but just not ready yet. But...I ran 2 miles!!
  • Play_outside
    Play_outside Posts: 528 Member
    Feels great, doesn't it! Congratulations! :)
    I ran 2 miles!! I ran 2 miles!! That is quite a feat considering I am not a runner. I did it in the 25 minutes which I didn't think I could do. I have been sick with a respiratory virus since Wednesday so wasn't sure how I would do today. I had no mental breakdowns and it just felt awesome! My legs were tired but in a good way. I want to up my pace but just not ready yet. But...I ran 2 miles!!
  • TexasNana41
    TexasNana41 Posts: 114 Member
    Looks like everyone is doing great! Congratulations on the 2 mile/25 minute run rildev! You are doing so well. I think you need to start thinking of yourself as a runner though. Anyone who can do what you're doing now is a runner! Russell, how fast did you go today? I'm not going to try running today; just going to wait for Tuesday for run 2.
  • ProudMomoftwo
    ProudMomoftwo Posts: 525
    I ran 2 miles!! I ran 2 miles!! That is quite a feat considering I am not a runner. I did it in the 25 minutes which I didn't think I could do. I have been sick with a respiratory virus since Wednesday so wasn't sure how I would do today. I had no mental breakdowns and it just felt awesome! My legs were tired but in a good way. I want to up my pace but just not ready yet. But...I ran 2 miles!!

    That is SUPER!!!
    Congratulations Rildev!!
  • russelljclarke
    russelljclarke Posts: 836 Member
    Looks like everyone is doing great! Congratulations on the 2 mile/25 minute run rildev! You are doing so well. I think you need to start thinking of yourself as a runner though. Anyone who can do what you're doing now is a runner! Russell, how fast did you go today? I'm not going to try running today; just going to wait for Tuesday for run 2.
    6 MPH. No faster, but thankfully no slower either. Going to run my usual route tues/thur to try to up my speed, as I may have been slowed down a tad by roads etc on sun.
  • ProudMomoftwo
    ProudMomoftwo Posts: 525
    Bounced out of bed this morning ready to tackle C25K Week 7.
    After a quick breakfast of 16oz of water and a hard boiled egg, I was fueled, dressed and ready to go.
    My 13yo gave me a sweet NSV while I was standing at the sink drinking my water.
    She said, " mom I can tell you are getting slimmer".
    How great is that!?!? I was smiling inside as we headed out.
    My 13yo does C25K with me.
    My 10yo rides his bike along with us most days.
    I have found that I need that 5min warm up brisk walk and a 10 min run to get my body warm and my breathing right and my legs ( calves to be exact ) to get stretched out. My calves are a real bugger.
    After our 5 min warm up and 10 min warm up run we walked another 10 min uphill into town. This brings us out to a nice flat area.
    We took off at our run with the goal of doing the Week 7's 25min.
    My daughter did 15min and then walked.
    I kept going and surpassed last weeks personal best ( of 24 min ) and went for 27 mins.
    YAY!!
    This included flat, uphill and downhill terrain as well as paved and gravel terrain.
    When we got back home after our walk cool down & stretches my Dh showed up. He was at work but left b/c his boss had to go after a part, so he decided to cut a load of wood while he waited for him.
    He was going around giving all of us kisses & hugs goodbye b/c he was ready to pull out ( he had this truck and trailer and wood splitter and chainsaws and gas all loaded and ready ).
    When he gave me my hug and kiss he gave me my 2nd NSV for the day. He said, "i can really tell you are getting smaller when i hug you".
    Yippee Yahooey...
    I actually skipped back up to the house and up the stairs to go into the house...LOL:flowerforyou:
    All in all I ran the 10 and then the 27 = 37 min total. Wow - that just stuns me.

    Keep pushing forward ALL.
  • Ilovebeagles
    Ilovebeagles Posts: 96
    I ran 2 miles!! I ran 2 miles!! That is quite a feat considering I am not a runner. I did it in the 25 minutes which I didn't think I could do. I have been sick with a respiratory virus since Wednesday so wasn't sure how I would do today. I had no mental breakdowns and it just felt awesome! My legs were tired but in a good way. I want to up my pace but just not ready yet. But...I ran 2 miles!!

    Nice!!!! Congrats!!!
    And... ummm... you ARE a runner!
  • Ilovebeagles
    Ilovebeagles Posts: 96
    Looks like everyone is doing great! Congratulations on the 2 mile/25 minute run rildev! You are doing so well. I think you need to start thinking of yourself as a runner though. Anyone who can do what you're doing now is a runner! Russell, how fast did you go today? I'm not going to try running today; just going to wait for Tuesday for run 2.

    Here's hoping for a good Tuesday!
  • Ilovebeagles
    Ilovebeagles Posts: 96
    Well, today I started my new job. I did not have to be in until 8:30 (it will be 8 from now on). I woke up at 6. The plan was that I was going to take the dogs out really quicky and then hit the gym to run on the treadmill. However, as I was getting ready i could see that the night was starting to turn to dawn. "hmmm" i thought to myself, it will only get lighter from then on. So after taking care of the pooches I hit the pavement outside. Fantastic! It was nice to be out that early! The run itself was OK. Seems like the first 10 minutes are killer and then after that it gets a bit easier. I completed 1.6 miles (running) which is slightly less than on Friday. But I'm okay with it because, afterall, it was the VERY FIRST thing I did this morning.

    I am going to try and get up at 5:30 on Wednesday and get the run in before work. I would rather get it out of the way in the morning, that way when I come home at night I have time for studying and vegging. Then I am going to move my Friday run to Saturday.

    Talk to y'all later in the week! keep up the running!!! =0)
  • russelljclarke
    russelljclarke Posts: 836 Member
    Completed week 7 day 2. 5K in 29.5 minutes, I'm getting faster!

    Journal at http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/russelljclarke a bit later, I need a shower and some grub right now!

    Rx
  • ProudMomoftwo
    ProudMomoftwo Posts: 525
    Well, today I started my new job. I did not have to be in until 8:30 (it will be 8 from now on). I woke up at 6. The plan was that I was going to take the dogs out really quicky and then hit the gym to run on the treadmill. However, as I was getting ready i could see that the night was starting to turn to dawn. "hmmm" i thought to myself, it will only get lighter from then on. So after taking care of the pooches I hit the pavement outside. Fantastic! It was nice to be out that early! The run itself was OK. Seems like the first 10 minutes are killer and then after that it gets a bit easier. I completed 1.6 miles (running) which is slightly less than on Friday. But I'm okay with it because, afterall, it was the VERY FIRST thing I did this morning.

    I am going to try and get up at 5:30 on Wednesday and get the run in before work. I would rather get it out of the way in the morning, that way when I come home at night I have time for studying and vegging. Then I am going to move my Friday run to Saturday.

    Talk to y'all later in the week! keep up the running!!! =0)

    I like your attitude.
    I like your plan to run a bit earlier to get it in and done.
    I too like to get my workout in first thing. It just sets a positive and productive tone for the rest of the day.
    I am SURE the dogs love it too.
    Congrats on starting the new job! You have already had a successful week!
    Proud of you for adjusting so nicely.

    Keep pushing forward
  • ProudMomoftwo
    ProudMomoftwo Posts: 525
    Completed week 7 day 2. 5K in 29.5 minutes, I'm getting faster!

    Journal at http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/russelljclarke a bit later, I need a shower and some grub right now!

    Rx

    Amazing job Russell!
    You are really doing terrific

    Keep pushing forward.
  • Play_outside
    Play_outside Posts: 528 Member
    Sounds like some good runs this week so far for everyone! :)

    I'm off running (and biking and hiking) until at least next Monday :( Ankle injury. Bummer!! Everyone else, keep it up!!!! Great work!
  • TexasNana41
    TexasNana41 Posts: 114 Member
    Woo hoo! I just took 5/6 minutes off my 5K time today!!!! And Russell, I was laughing while reading your update because your time today was fantastic and so was mine! But ummm...mine's 16 minutes slower than yours. :ohwell: I think I'll blame it on my short legs! I ran for somewhere between 30 and 35 minutes straight, so I'm very pleased with that. I'm also amazed at how much lower my heart rate stays during runs now as compared to what it would shoot up to when I started this. Of course, the down side is fewer calories burned, but I just feel great! Now if I can just get the short legs to move faster.....
    Play Outside - Take care of that ankle
    Beagles - I hope you're loving your new job and that they're wondering what they ever did without you
    Russell - Just Wow!
  • jvmay1703
    jvmay1703 Posts: 42 Member
    You all are so inspiring! I am still stuck on week 5 (repeated week 4 and got behind). I am thankful to have all of your post to read to see how I am going to make it to week 6. Thank you. Keep up the good work!
  • Ilovebeagles
    Ilovebeagles Posts: 96
    Russell - your scenery while running sounds magical! I bet it makes the runs so much more interesting. Question for you - when you say you get up 'with the Lark' how early is that? 5 a.m.? Is it still dark out?

    Nana - I noticed that my heart rate was a bit lower this week too! I was happy about that because it was always over 90% of my max.
  • russelljclarke
    russelljclarke Posts: 836 Member
    Russell - your scenery while running sounds magical! I bet it makes the runs so much more interesting. Question for you - when you say you get up 'with the Lark' how early is that? 5 a.m.? Is it still dark out?
    The earliest I've gone is dawn. I imagine I will have to run in the dark before too long though, especially if I get that job and my running time options are more limited.
  • ProudMomoftwo
    ProudMomoftwo Posts: 525
    Sounds like some good runs this week so far for everyone! :)

    I'm off running (and biking and hiking) until at least next Monday :( Ankle injury. Bummer!! Everyone else, keep it up!!!! Great work!

    Sorry about your injury, Play.
    I hope you heal quickly.
  • ProudMomoftwo
    ProudMomoftwo Posts: 525
    Russell - your scenery while running sounds magical! I bet it makes the runs so much more interesting. Question for you - when you say you get up 'with the Lark' how early is that? 5 a.m.? Is it still dark out?
    The earliest I've gone is dawn. I imagine I will have to run in the dark before too long though, especially if I get that job and my running time options are more limited.
    Here is hoping you get the job, Russell.
  • rildev03
    rildev03 Posts: 61 Member
    Did another 2 miles today in 25 minutes. Yah! I was actually pretty tired when I got done. I'm thinking 2 days inbetween runs is good. I am still having trouble with the mental side. Years of not pushing myself and giving up still haunt me. My body does it just fine but my head keeps telling me I can't do it and I fight with myself while running. Not out loud-don't want to be committed screaming at myself while running!! Funny visual!
  • ProudMomoftwo
    ProudMomoftwo Posts: 525
    Did another 2 miles today in 25 minutes. Yah! I was actually pretty tired when I got done. I'm thinking 2 days inbetween runs is good. I am still having trouble with the mental side. Years of not pushing myself and giving up still haunt me. My body does it just fine but my head keeps telling me I can't do it and I fight with myself while running. Not out loud-don't want to be committed screaming at myself while running!! Funny visual!

    Great job Rildev!
    You will conquer that inner naysayer voice...just keep going.
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