for all the hopefull "wanna be" runners out there - trying t

Nicolee, I'm up for all the tips I can get!

I found a Sprint Triathalon Training Program in Women's Running May/June issue- picked up the freebee mag at a running shoe store last week. They have you getting up to running 7 miles - I guess that would increase the endurance for the Tri...

This week I've basically done everything they say to do in week 1. For now I'm going to stick with the gateway to 8k for running (probably 2 - 3 runs a week), keep up with my 2 nights a week aqua fit class or swimming laps, and continue to add time/intensity to one or two stationary bike workouts a week. Whenever I can I'll start stacking two activities together - I already run then swim. I'm going to try doing some biking/running days to start getting used to that transition - seems like that would be the hardest.

In the spring I'll have to start cycling outdoors and learn more about the details of the transitions & such.

Cool Jan! Sounds good what your doing now. You don't need to pick up the intensity yet. You don't even need to do any brick workouts right now, unless you want to. Brick workouts are combining 2 of the sports. It is a good idea to start building your base of running. A 6 or 7 mile long run is good. It makes a 5k feel alot easier let me tell ya! I can tell you about the transitions and what to expect, some pointers on the swim, because an open water swim is WAY different than the pool, and other good stuff! Anything that will help you make it fun! Just remember when increasing your mileage with running, only a 10% increase each week. You don't want to hurt yourself.


darman- Hang in there! IT won't be that long until you can run with us again! AND.... 6weeks is not that of a time off. Your muscles have memory, and it won't be long until you are back up to speed again. Just remember, take it easy when you start up again!

As for me, I have a 3 mile easy run today, and then my Turkey Lurkey 5k on thurs!

As for my running. This morning I ran 5K as my first run since the 2-Mile race on Saturday. Felt good, didn't go any faster. But I kept focusing on keeping my stride long instead of shuffling my feet. I'm going to run Thanksgiving morning so I can eat with wreckless abandon later in the day.

I like that idea!!! :drinker:
I did my easy 3 miles today,sure didn't feel easy! I decided to do my 3mile loop backwards....errr!:noway: Hilly! I am hoping to do my 5k in under 30minutes on Thanksgiving!

Darman, hang in there! You'll have a great excuse not to run during the stress of the holidays, and right after new year's you'll be back at it. The time will fly by. I was going to say you will have a great excuse not to run in the yucky winter weather, but I see you are in SC. I would love to not run December and January!

This is the only day I work this week, so I haven't been faithful about logging, but I ran Monday and Tuesday 2.7 miles, and will run tomorrow morning the same, and maybe even go a little farther. I did a Zumba class Monday night, and will do one tonight, so I don't have to feel too guilty tomorrow. My goal is to not gain weight through the holidays, and then get serious about losing again after new years. That last 15-20 has got to go by bathing suit season..... Maybe if I just ignore them they will go away? That's what my mom used to say about my little brother, lol! :bigsmile:

My Turkey Lurkey went well considering I had no sleep last night! I did under 30 minutes. I did 29;26 and that was with walking 50 seconds because I am exhausted!!!!! I am looking forward to my times as the weight comes off!

I hope everyone has a great holiday!

Tabby - hahaha, I wish if I ignored the weight it would go away. Great job on 2.7 miles! I think I may try to run for distance instead of time this week since I am on Week 9 of C25K and I am planning to run a 5K race next Sunday.

Nicole - Glad the run went well!

I ran for real Thursday morning. Last night I ran on my parents treadmill.....There is no way, NO FREAKING WAY, you can tell me that running on a treadmill is the same as running outside. I felt like I really hasn't done anything after doing that.

I was kind of beating myself up about the inactivity, but to tell you the truth I think my body has welcomed the rest. Monday morning I'm getting up, and getting back with the routine. Plus I have a bunch of new toys to play with. Another Race day is two weeks away.

Hey Susan - welcome to our little group! Thanks for the post! I am going to be running my first 5K next Sunday. I am a little nervous.

Today I did my 30 minute run on Week 9 of C25K and used mapmyrun.com to see how far I ran. Well, I went about 2.55 miles. I did walk for about 30 seconds in there to pull up my long johns on my legs (I wear shorts over them so I can roll them up as my body warms up). The walking was also because my body wasn't top notch today (probably from all the bad eating this week). But, I suppose by being able to run 2.55 miles, I should be able to run 3.1 miles on next Sunday.

iplay - running on a treadmill is nothing like outside. You can simulate being outside by putting it at 1 - 2% incline. But, it it still isn't the same.

JPrice - I know you'll get into it. :happy:

Great job JPrice!

It was 2.55 miles! I'm pretty pleased with that since I was going a very comfortable pace.

Awesome! We are pretty much on the same pace then. :laugh:

What is the couch to 5k program? I'm a "power-walker" but would love to be a runner. I recently quit smoking so as long as I keep up with that I know I can be a runner.

Ok, so my 6 went well. I dropped 30 sec. off my time from last week. And I walked 50 minutes less this week. I am definitely pleased! Hope everyone has a great day!

Hi all! I'm about to complete C25k, and I went to the MFP runners club thread ... whoa, those guys are intense. I think I would fit in better on this thread and/or the c25k graduates.

Today was W9D1 and it went well. Because of my schedule, I had to get up early and do my run before the sun was up. It was cold and I was feeling a little sick, so it would've been a good day to snuggle down into the covers rather than go out into the cold..Plus I was up late last night with a sick 3-year old, so there's another good excuse not to run! But I did it anyway :happy: I ran 30 minutes for the first time! I really need to start work on my speed; 30 minutes only took me 2.25 miles. :ohwell: If anyone has any suggestions on how to increase speed, please let me know.

Good luck to everyone who needs to run today.

Welcome Shinybonnie! We definitely have regulars here that are all at different levels, so definitely feel free to join! To increase your speed, you will have to do some intervals of speed. The C25K is designed to get you to finish the 5k race, not at a lightening speed. So I guess what I am saying is, that if you haven't done your first 5k yet, don't worry about your speed. It will come in time.:flowerforyou: After your first 5k, you can start doing intervals of speed work. The best place to do them is on a track, but if you don't have a track, you can either go by time or distance. (like going from telephone pole to telephone pole) In other wprds they are repeats of either sprinting or race pace. I can give you more info if you want it.


Erin- Sometimes our bodies need a break. I periodically have alwyays taken a solid week off from running. I know it sounds like you will lose alot, but trust me, your body thanks you! This may be your body telling you to take a break. You should probably be varying your distances too. Long runs are important for endurance, short easy runds are important, and a day of moderate running, such as a tempo run(just below race pace speed), interval sprints, hill repeats, etc. It may sound scary, but it's really not.! I hope that helps!

No running for me today. 33 degrees and downpouring. It was supposed to be W9d1 for me. Tomorrow, thursday and Friday will have to be my runs this week. I almost hope it snows. This cold rain is depressing. Getting my snow tires tomorrow, so it can snow any time! :drinker: