I really struggled through W7D2 today. I completed it but did have to walk for about a minute in the middle along with a few water breaks. I think my probably was being in the right place mentally for the run today. My breathing wasn't horrible and I felt like physically I could have done it.. I'm gonna give it another shot tomorrow morning I think, as long as I can get outside to run. I'm dying to see how much easier/harder it is outside.
Zephyr, what do you mean the right place mentally? How do you get into the right place mentally? I think I know what you're saying. Today I really just didn't want to do my run. I came home from class and just wanted to sit around. But I went outside anyway and did it. And while it was easier than Wednesday's (ran in the sun), it wasn't as easy as Monday, when I was pumped for the new increase in running time.
For the first time, I'm a little scared of next week.
I just meant being mentally strong. I felt like I kept doubting myself today and because of that I wasn't able to complete as strong as I know that I can. I don't know if that makes any sense. What week are you moving onto next week? There were a few weeks that I was terrified of and I just look back amazed now that I did it! You can do it too!!
I just finished W3D2 today and although I didn't get the rush I did on D1 I managed it with no real problems so I'm really pleased.
I don't know if everyone is the same, but I am always really nervous before each run, scared that I'm not going to be able to do it.
So I just tried W7D3 outside and didn't do nearly as well as I do inside BUT while I run on the treadmill I've been holding onto the side bars and stopping for drink breaks instead of walking during them. Today I ran for 1/2 mile then needed to walk for a little and then ran for almost 3/4 of a mile before stopping for my cool down. After seeing how I did today I think I'm going to try to run outside as much as possible and try to improve on what I did today. I'm still totally pleased with how I did today because this is something I've never been able to do before and I did better than the last time I ran outside! After all this is about me and not keeping up with all the other runners out there.
I just finished W3D2 today and although I didn't get the rush I did on D1 I managed it with no real problems so I'm really pleased.
I don't know if everyone is the same, but I am always really nervous before each run, scared that I'm not going to be able to do it.
I totally know how you feel! I'm trying to gear myself up to start week 3 today, but I'm really scared of the 3 minute run!
I totally know how you feel! I'm trying to gear myself up to start week 3 today, but I'm really scared of the 3 minute run!
You can do it! I was really scared of doing 3mins, thought there was no way I could double 90secs but I actually found it fairly easy when it came down to it. Now I'm panicking about going from 3 to 5mins on Thursday
Just wanted to join in the conversation. I completed week 1 of C25K this week in preparation for a 5K in May. So far, so good. I'm excited about being able to do this, since running has never been my thing. At all!
My neighbor is my inspiration and the one I'll be running with. She completed a 1/2 marathon last year and I think she'd like me to do one with her eventually, but one step at a time ......let's get through the 5K first!
I look forward to chatting with you all as I get through this program!
Well, I did it! Week 3, day 1. I nearly died LOL, but I got through it! It was way harder than week 2. I am so unfit. Who knew running for 3 measly minutes could be so hard!?
I'm due to start Week5day1 today, and I'm really nervous about it. I FREAKED when I saw that I had to move to an 8 minute run!!! I found Week4 quite hard-- I made it, but I'm very willing to punish myself, and it felt like punishment.
I think I'm going to try it today, but if I can't do it, I may repeat Week 4.
Totally excited that I just did Week 5 Day One without too much trouble!
I had myself completely psyched out because somehow I got confused and thought Week 5 was 8 minutes straight! It was such a relief to start my run today and realize that it was only five minutes... it felt totally manageable-- though hard.
Totally excited that I just did Week 5 Day One without too much trouble!
I had myself completely psyched out because somehow I got confused and thought Week 5 was 8 minutes straight! It was such a relief to start my run today and realize that it was only five minutes... it felt totally manageable-- though hard.
That's brilliant, well done you
I've got one more day of Week 3 to do tomorrow then it's onto Week 4 and I'm terrified! lol I have NO idea how I will do 5 mins, but keep telling myself I didn't think I could do 3 and I did.
I just ran for 20 minutes around the block. haha... I just couldn't take another day on the treadmill and didn't have anywhere to take my kids right now so I locked them in the house and ran around the block. I figure I probaly ran for 20 minutes and walked about 3 or 4 and did a total of about 2 minutes. I lost track of how many laps around I did. I felt great to get outside though!!
