Hmmmm try maybe not running on grass LM. It seems like that would have a sand-like effect, you know? Like make it harder. I found the transition from running inside to outside hard only in the very beginning, now I hate running on the treadmill just because I get so hot and bored.
I think you'll find you actually like it more too, because there's more to look at, and I zone out a lot too when running outside which is nice.
So, I still don't consider myself a C25K grad, even though I can run a half hour straight. I've only done 1 run at 30 mins though. I missed my friday run, and yesterday I had no choice but to run on the treadmill which I hate, so I only got 15 minutes in before I started walking. I did a HIIT session to make up for my lack of running, but I still felt blah. I really prefer to run in the morning. It's cooler outside, it's pretty, and I get a good start to my day. I think I need to make it a routine, especially since the 5K I'm signing up for is only in a month, and I don't think I'm up to running the full 5K quite yet.
Sorry, I'm thinking out loud. I hope you ladies all have a good running week.
Wow! That's interesting that you don't find running outside harder!
I've tried it twice-- once on pavement and once on grass/pavement and both times it seemed WAY harder.... but the weirdest thing is that I run on an indoor track and that is easy too. For me, I think it's psychological...
Oodles and LM you guys are almost finished... I hope I get there soon!
I just stopped by to see how all you girls are doing that were here when I was still doing C25K. It's so exciting to see how far you've come!! I'm still running. I actually ran 4.5miles yesterday. I've finally found the place with running were I don't dread going but actually really look forward to it. I'm having a blast....
Keep up the work girls and before you know it you'll all be graduates!!!
Hey uber have you tried running super duper mega ridiculously slow? I find that I start off too fast outside... that's what made it harder for me. I force myself to start very slow, almost too slow, because I have energy and want to go faster. On the treadmill the speed is controlled where outside you have to really control it yourself. Perhaps try consciously running pretty slow, and see how it goes. That's just a suggestion though, but I think you and LM can both do it.
So I ran 31 minutes today in the stupid noon sun. I'm getting to that 5K and running the entire thing if I drop dead at the end of it. I'm actually amazing myself at my stubborness and refusal to give up. I'm tired but proud of myself.
And zephyr, it's nice to see you here again. That's really amazing.... how did you get to where you are now? I can do the runs but to be honest, I don't fully enjoy them. I do at first but I get tired towards the end and I just have to push myself. I just want this to be fun!
And that sounds like a really lovely run actually... I wish I could find something like that. Perhaps I can... hmmm...
Hey uber have you tried running super duper mega ridiculously slow? I find that I start off too fast outside... that's what made it harder for me. I force myself to start very slow, almost too slow, because I have energy and want to go faster. On the treadmill the speed is controlled where outside you have to really control it yourself. Perhaps try consciously running pretty slow, and see how it goes. That's just a suggestion though, but I think you and LM can both do it.
So I ran 31 minutes today in the stupid noon sun. I'm getting to that 5K and running the entire thing if I drop dead at the end of it. I'm actually amazing myself at my stubborness and refusal to give up. I'm tired but proud of myself.
And zephyr, it's nice to see you here again. That's really amazing.... how did you get to where you are now? I can do the runs but to be honest, I don't fully enjoy them. I do at first but I get tired towards the end and I just have to push myself. I just want this to be fun!
And that sounds like a really lovely run actually... I wish I could find something like that. Perhaps I can... hmmm...
I actually really struggled even a few weeks after I finished the program. I finally got to the point though that I stopped caring my ipod and stopped focusing on the time. Now I just go and honestly love the quiet. I didn't really start enjoy it until I stopped obbessing over the time. As far as the mileage, I just add a few blocks at a time so that it's not to overwhelming.
It will get fun for you too..promise it will!! You'll get to the point that it's not so much "work" and more relaxing..
I actually really struggled even a few weeks after I finished the program. I finally got to the point though that I stopped caring my ipod and stopped focusing on the time. Now I just go and honestly love the quiet. I didn't really start enjoy it until I stopped obbessing over the time. As far as the mileage, I just add a few blocks at a time so that it's not to overwhelming.
It will get fun for you too..promise it will!! You'll get to the point that it's not so much "work" and more relaxing..
Wow Zephyr, you're an inspiration to me.
How long have you been running then, when did you start the C25K and how long is it since you finished the programme?
I've completed the programme on the treadmill but when I've tried running outside it's been SO much harder, so I started the programme again outside on the grass the other day. I did W1D1 and although it was hard I think I could have done more, so going to try W2D1 my next run and see how that goes.
I feel fabulous after I've done my run, and during my treadmill runs I get an endorphin run after about 10mins for a couple of mins when I feel like I could run forever, but then it goes and it's just HARD. Overall I don't enjoy running so far and I REALLY want to because I can see the good effects it's having on my body.
I'm wondering if I did the wrong thing signing up for a 5k because I'm so focused on that that I'm pushing myself really hard so I can run the whole thing. Going back and doing intervals again outside is so hard for me because I feel like I shouldn't be doing any walking. I keep thinking I should give myself a break and walk some if I need to, but I'm a perfectionist so finding it really hard at the moment.
I'm just hoping that by the day of the race I'll have completed the programme again outside on the grass and have lost more weight and be fitter so it might be possible.
But I'd really love to be able to learn to enjoy my runs....
I started the c25k the beginning of Jan. and finished it the beginning of March. I found that running outside was easier for me only because it wasn't so monotomous(I know I butchered that spelling). It is much harder to control the speed though! I usually start out faster that I should and when I start having a hard time breath I slow down my run until I can breath without much problem and then just try to keep that pace. I'll bet that if you just decided that you're going to run for 10 minutes outside that you could do it and then just work up from there! Your doing great and look at is a marathon~ slow and steedy and not as a sprint where you'll just get burnt out and then hate it. It does get better..I promise!!
I started the c25k the beginning of Jan. and finished it the beginning of March. I found that running outside was easier for me only because it wasn't so monotomous(I know I butchered that spelling). It is much harder to control the speed though! I usually start out faster that I should and when I start having a hard time breath I slow down my run until I can breath without much problem and then just try to keep that pace. I'll bet that if you just decided that you're going to run for 10 minutes outside that you could do it and then just work up from there! Your doing great and look at is a marathon~ slow and steedy and not as a sprint where you'll just get burnt out and then hate it. It does get better..I promise!!
Hi Zephyr-- thanks for stopping by. I can't believe you are doing 4.5 miles and enjoying it! That's amazing and very hopeful, too.
Oodles-- good for you for running in the sun...
And LM, I think you're going to find that you adapt to outside quicker than you think...
Oodles-- I do run really slow and try to pace myself-- on the treadmill I can see my speed, but I run a lot on an indoor track. I'm not sure what the problem is with outside-- I think it's that I get WAY more tired if there is even a very slight hill-- the indoor track is flat. Also, the monotony of the track kind of helps me-- I zone out more. I've finally reached the point where I don't constantly count down the time, and I listen to more mellow music. It's amazing how much better I feel. BUT so far I've only run twice outside and both were a bust. I think I'm going to switch to outdoor track and get used to that, and then try regular road running-- I don't have a good place to run near me anyway....
But I did go for a walk the other day, and I noticed that walking up a hill that would have winded me before did absolutely nothing! I feel like running has upped my fitness faster than anything else I've done!!
I FINISHED! I ran my W9D3 run this morning, and I'm now officially a C25K graduate!
I agree uber about the running improving my fitness as well. I just feel so much fitter than I used to be - things like walking for hours and climbing steps at work are so much easier.
Zephyr thanks for the advice, I will try to make sure I stay running slow outside, but I think I do already.
Uber, thanks, I really hope you're right about adapting quickly as right now I'm just scared I've made a BIG mistake signing up for the 5k lol.
Primm, congratulations on finishing the programme! It's an amazing feeling to know you've progressed so much isn't it!
I went to the gym this morning for my last workout before we go away tomorrow for 5 days. Pleased to say as usual, although I thought I wouldn't be able to keep going, I ended up doing 32mins again and even ran at 9kph for the last minute, my fastest yet! lol I did 4.09k in total so still a way to go to 5k, but it's all progress.
I'm taking all my running gear with me in our caravan and really hoping that this week is going to be the week I'll get much more used to running outside because I'll have no access to other exercise for 5 days. I've got my ipod ready with the podcasts for weeks 2-5 so I can see how I get on each day and move onto the next week if that's possible. I think I'm actually going to give W3D1 a go first and see if I can do a 3min run as well instead of all 90sec ones. I would be so happy if I could be running for 5mins straight by the end of the week, so we'll see.
I'll keep you updated!
Completed W7D3. We moved up from Tucson, AZ to Albuquerque, NM which was an elevation gain of +3,000 feet. Was concerned about the elevation change but it proved to be an non-issue. We've now run four times for 25 minutes and survived each time! Pretty darn amazing . . . never would have thought it possible just 8 weeks ago.
Congrats Primm and Loving Me for finishing the program! That is wonderful!
Ubergirl....for whatever reason, I find the treadmill to be a bit "easier" than running outside, although outdoors is much more enjoyable for me. Maybe try to mix it up (like outside one day, treadmill on the next run?). I've been running mostly outside lately with the nicer spring weather, but sometimes the hills are a killer.
Just want to say thanks to all those posting on here, because it helps so much to read the insights and experiences of others. 3FC is just so great! Everywhere I turn on here, I find support.
Today I finished W8D3!!! I'm moving on to week 9 this Tuesday. Today's 28 minute run wasn't too bad. I wouldn't say it was easy, but it seemed less challenging for some reason. This is in stark contrast to last week, when I completely failed my 25 min run! Crazy! Running is strange like that!
One thing I've been trying to do is vary the places/paths I run. I parked my car further up the road this week, just to have a new running area. I'm getting bored with starting at my house. It was just nice to have a change of scenery.
Good luck to everyone who is training!!!! Hope everyone is having a nice weekend!
I'll be starting today... W1D1. Yesterday I played tennis and was able to jog to retrieve the balls that *mysteriously* ended up on the other side of the tennis courts. I figure if I can do that, I can jog 90 second intervals.
I finally finished Week 8 today-- I almost kept running and did the extra 3 minutes to do 30. What REALLY amazes me is that now I just don't get that tired-- I think I probably need to start running a little faster. I go really slow because I'm afraid of tiring out, but it's amazing to me that at the pace I am running I feel like I could go all day.
I feel like I'll be at a loss when I'm done...trying to decide if I should sign up for a 5k-- we have a local one on May 15th
Quick update via my phone while we're away.
On Sun I did 7.5mins non-stop and about 13mins total running. Today I did W5D1 so three 5min runs, 15mins total. Today seemed hard but I went first thing and hadn't eaten or drunk anything.
Then this afternoon I've walked another 12k approx and am shattered!
Will hopefully get another run in while we're away and going to try same again and see if it's any easier, hopefully it will be.
Don't think I could do 8mins yet but I'm still further than I thought I would be so happy.
