On my off days I usually walked a couple miles - I just didn't push it too hard so I could recover. Now that I am riding my bike to work, I sometimes don't add workouts on my non-run days. I'm pretty beat as it is.
I exercise 6-7 days a week. I do strength train 4x per week, and cardio 6-7 days.
Some days are lighter than others, it all depends on how the previous day's workout made me feel.
Wow fiberlover. So great you're getting in exercise 6-7 days a week. You're a good model for me. I hit three days pretty consistently, but would like to increase that over the next month as I get stronger.
I'm just starting the c25k program. I'm walking/jogging (mostly walking) a 5k this Sunday to get an idea of where I'm starting. I've signed up for another 5k in 10 weeks so I can gauge how fit I've gotten over the course of the program. So excited to start!
Last edited by makeyourownplans; 04-25-2008 at 10:38 AM.
Last night was W5D3!!! It went really well! It was one of those really good runs, where every step feels really deliberate and efficient. I totally zoned out for a big part of it... so nice and relaxing. Once I was done, my legs were exhausted, and my quads were burning, but I was so happy, lol.
Did week 9 Day 1 on Thursday, day 2 will probably be today but may get pushed to tomorrow. I may need to repeat for a couple weeks before I start moving on to the half marathon training.
I can run for 30 minutes in a row! It's still hard, but I can do it!!
I finished W5D1. It was a little hard at first. I wasn't able to run at all this past week and most of the previous week. It had alot to do with my cold. I survived even though I forgot to upload my W5 podcast. But, again, I had my other Ipod and just played upbeat music.
All of you who are in the advanced weeks are such an inspiration to me! Thank you!! I know I can do this, even if I have to repeat weeks.
Today was W4D2 - got up early to get it in, ugh. I normally do this in the evenings, so a morning jog was not super fun. My body was like WTF - where's the coffee??
Last edited by fiberlover; 04-27-2008 at 09:11 AM.
I finished Week 7! Tonight I am going to start Week 8 and my 28 minute runs! Yippee!
Can't wait to do a 5K! I never would have guessed I could do it. About 4 years ago I had a roommate who was training for a marathon and she tried to talk me into training for a 5K and I said no, because I didn't think I would ever be able to run that far. Now I know that I will be able to do it!
I did W6D1 today. I thought it was going to be one long run, but its actually broken up into running and walking. Nice of the writer to give us a break after that long 20 minute run! I ran 5, walked 3, ran 8, walked 3, and ran 5. I bumped the speed up a little bit.
The running part felt GREAT. I never thought I would say that about running, but I actually enjoyed it! By the end though, I was pretty tired. I'm actually excited for the next day I can run!
W6D1 last night. It was tough because my legs were still sore from doing lunges two days before, since I haven't been doing any lower-body strength training lately. But I did it!
Finished W5D2 last night. I was a little confused because I thought D2 was 5-8-5 runs. But, it was two 8 min. So, that was cool! I am really enjoying the running. I know I need to pick up speed. But, I think that will happen post Week 9. Honestly, I need to drop a little weight first.
I was a little annoyed yesterday by people just randomly STANDING in the middle of the track. At one point, I had to run through them. Oh, and the hurdle people never put the hurdles away. That's so annoying. So, I have to keep switching lanes.
On a side note, I told one of my associates about my running plan. She was super excited and supportive. She runs ultra-marathons and talked about how addictive running was. I can see it.
So today will be W6D3 - I meant to do it this am b4 work, but my hamstrings are still sore from a weekend of yardwork. I didn't have the heart to do 25 min on screaming legs. I'll check back in tonight to let you know how it goes!
I know I need to pick up speed. But, I think that will happen post Week 9. Honestly, I need to drop a little weight first. 