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W5D3....conquered!
Well, sometimes i just surprise myself. I actually ran 20 minutes straight. wasn't fast at it by any means but I did it. Looking at my runmeter app, looks like I was hovering around the 10:00 minute mile mark. It said my fastest pace was 8:54 which sounds good on paper. :drinker: Never been happier when the little voice…
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Week 2
I keep repeating it. My neighborhood has a lot of hills and I just feel like I can't do 3 mins non stop yet. Is that bad? Should I force myself to run the 3 mins even when I can barely make it through the 90 second runs right now?
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Don't worry about coming in last. I did it, and I'm happy!
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/782125-i-came-in-last-in-my-race-this-weekend-and-loved-nsv Anyway, tl;dr - it's okay to be a slow runner. Coming in last isn't horrifying - what you're doing for yourself is infinitely more important than how fast you do it :)
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Graduated??? I think so!!!
Ok so I kind of skipped weeks 8 and 9 since my 5K was this Saturday but I'm not going back to do them since I RAN IT ALL!!!! :bigsmile: Ok so my actual 5K was cancelled because of snow so I decided to do my own on Sunday, mapped out a run that was 3.4miles long (just incase I miscalculated a little) and I ran the whole way…
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Running on Treadmill vs Outside
I am brand new to running. I run outdoors (asphalt and composite tracks) only and just today I have made it to my first 30 minute run following the Bluefin C25K program - yipee!! I am really slow, about 17 min. mile. I have a friend who runs only on a treadmill and is constantly telling me that if I keep at it I will get…
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W8D1 - DOWN!
This morning's run seemed a little tougher than past runs. My legs felt a lot 'heavier' than they have in the past. But, I did it. I've been trying to determine whether I like having music while I run or not, and have come to the conclusion that I don't. When I run in the mornings, I'm finding that I truly enjoy the dark,…
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W5D2
Did my W5D2 run today. Surprisingly, it wasn't so bad considering how I struggled week 4. I really think the longer runs can be easier to a degree since it gives you time to actually find a groove. My cold is gone too so I am sure that helped me a bit. Next up, the famous W5D3 20 minute run. That's will be on Friday.
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Couch to half marathon...
Can it be done. I have a little over six months to train. I'm not completely out of shape cardio wise...I can do some jogging and elliptical for an hour at a good pace. My thought was to start c25k then get to 10k and go from there. Ive always wanted to do this run but I finally feel up to the challenge. I just need to…
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First 5K
Thanks to everyone in this group who helped me thru my shin splints, giving me helpful tips. I finished my first 5K yesterday! I ran more than I walked. My time was not great but better than I expected. Finished at 43:56. Not a great time but I finished and I am looking forward to the next one and shaving time off.
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W9D3 Done!
I just finished my workout and am so excited that I was able to make it through this program. I started with P90 and then in the second phase of P90 I started Insanity cardio routines on my cardio days. I then moved on to P90X and started Couch to 5K in place of the cardio workouts. I start phase 3 of P90X tomorrow and…
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Advice needed on running shoes
Hi Everyone, I was hoping for some advice. I am looking to buy some running shoes so I can start the c25k program and have been doing a lot of research on the different types of running shoes available. I am a complete beginner so I am new to all of this. I am a bit stuck on the type of running shoes I should be buying. I…
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Too poorly to run.... when can I start again??
I'm suffering because I've had a sore throat and now a cough for 10 days. Yes, I'm counting days because I haven't been able to run. I had just managed to complete the first run of week 8 where I ran for 28 minutes continuously. Since that end-of-term-itis has caught up with me! But when I was out shopping today I was…
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W4D3... in the books
[or alternate title... "Neither Rain nor Hurricanes nor Gusting Winds..."] Well finished up the week strogger than expected and actually covered 3.05 miles in the 31 minutes.So that put me in at 10:20 min/mile pace. Really happy with that. Looking ahead to week 5 and glad I have 2 days to recover. This mornings run was in…
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running with platar fasciitis
I have a bad case of plantar fasciitis in my right foot. I have had the left surgically repaired already. I want to do the couch to 5k program but the first day is a killer for my foot. I stretch and ice. Those dont really help much. Does anyone else have this problem? Is this going to get better? I am considering getting…
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I AM WOMAN race
Anyone else doing an I am Woman race ??? End of October for me so I have time to train. Lets go !!! WOMAN POWER !!!
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My glasses fog up....
Anyone else wear glasses? Mine fog up, especially if it's cool out, and my breath is warm. Anyone else have this problem? And if so, do you have a solution? I sometimes end up having to take my glasses off, which means I'm running blind because I can't see 10 feet in front of me!!! :tongue:
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music timed to switch between run/walk
im using my phone when running at the minute to play my playlist and use my timer for switching between running and walking what i would really like to have is my music playing 90 secs for my run then for the song to change after 120s for the walk - has anyone got an easy way of doing this - it means i wont have to keep…
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Week 1 completed
Week 1 down, and it felt great! I even ran on a day when the outer bands of a hurricane were passing over. I'm looking forward to starting week 2 on Sunday. 105 days until my first 5K - Run For Your Lives Miami!
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W5D1
I came out of a discouraging week 4 even thought of repeating it but pushed on. I ran the 3 half miles at 12 min mile paces!! Fastest ever and walked away feeling GREAT!!!! Just had to brag a lil lol!!
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C25K on a treadmill
So winter has hit us and rain if curtailing my morning runs. Trying to run when the weather is better in the afternoons. So I am thinking that on rainy days, I can maybe go the clubhouse and jump on a treadmill. I was wondering if anyone has experience with modern treadmills? meaning, how do you switch from walking to…
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Achy Knee
Does anyone have any suggestions to help achy knees. My right knee doesn't bother me at all but my left knee is missing some cartilage and it has been not really hurting per say but it aches a little. It doesn't bother me when I run but the next day while I am at work it will ache from disuse (I work in a call center so I…
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5K till Dec 31 ?!
hey guys I'd like to start the c25k again.. I started about 2 weeks ago, did 2 running days, then my 9mo got sick, then my fiance and then me... I'm happy to announce that everybody is fine now, BUT I had to make a bet with my fiance that I will run 5K without a metre of walking.. Please can somebody kick my butt and…
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W2D1
I made it through today's run with no problems. I'm looking forward to my next run :)
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literally coming straight from the couch
im a total newbie to running and will be running a marathon in may as part of a relay team. started the programme yesterday so any friends, tips or advice welcome.
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Linking Apps to MFP
I tried linking the "Endomondo" app to MFP and it uploaded as soon as I hit stop for the exercise I was doing. The time for the exercise was correct also but regardless of walking or running it gave me credit for "10 min/mile" pace. I try and walk fast but that's just a bit to fast. Any suggestions or has anyone had better…
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How are you entering your progress into exercise diary?
Hello, I'm new to myfitnesspal and on day 2 of the c25 k. Does anyone have totals for the minutes of running and walking from the workout throughout the program? Is that even the best way to log the exercise in the diary? For week one i am just figuring the workout involves 22 mins of walking and 8 mins of jogging.
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calf pain
Hi yall. I just stated Couch25K and am new to running- well to exercise in general. LOL anyhow, my calves are killing me. I have good running shoes. any tips? Thanks!
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W4D1
Holy Crap. Running 5 minute intervals = suck. didn't help that I have a cold. Running on cold meds is trippy. Decided to run Sunday afternoon as opposed to Monday at 5 am since a rain storm was heading our way. Glad I did. It was pouring this morning. At least I got through it. Hopefully be feeling better by the next run.
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Can I be ready in time?
I just finished c25k w1d1. There is a reindeer run December 7th that I have been wanting to run in for 2 years. Is there any way I can be ready by then? That looks to be around week 7. Thanks!
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W8D2
I ran 3.2 miles again. Sunday I was a bit down since I didn't make it that far. I had previously hit the 3.2 mark last Thursday. So I have learned two things for myself in the past week. 1) My body might not like a two day rest between Thursday and Sunday, my two best runs have been after a one day rest, and 2) I have got…
