Wow, such inspirational stories from so many! Congratulations everyone!
I tackled a big road block for myself... I've been scared to leave the dreadmill...but, this morning I did W2D2 OUTDOORS! I was so scared to be outside for people to laugh at the fat one, but instead, I was greeted by SO MANY MORE hellos, good mornings, nods, and smiles than I ever do while taking my walks on the same path. I loved it! I can't wait to run outdoors again, and, aside from weather issues I don't ever want to go back to the dreadmill. And yippee for me, I actually had to pass people (of course they were walking) but this is a first. Usually I'm the one hearing "passing on your left!"
If anyone is scared to run outdoors, don't be. Just go do it. I will say that yesterday I did a lot of weight training on my quads and hamstrings, did 25 minutes of mid-level resistance on an eliptical, and then a very long relaxing stretch of all my leg muscles. I think it helped. I had no soreness and none of the "it's so much harder to move my legs outdoors" symptoms.
I started the C25K program today!! I it went well - I made it the whole way through the W1D1 workout. I did it at a local paved trail. I don't think this is something I want to do on a treadmill. I am really excited about the prospect of running my first 5k.
Last edited by Snuggler888; 04-25-2010 at 05:48 PM.
I started the C25K program today!! I it went well - I made it the whole way through the W1D1 workout. I did it at a local paved trail. I don't think this is something I want to do on a treadmill. I am really excited about the prospect of running my first 5k.
AWESOME!!! Stick with it. Congratulations on completing the entire W1D1 workout!
Soooo, I found my first 5k It is in 6 wks so I should be able to run the whole thing. I am so happy that I found this program, I am really falling in love with running.
Just got back from our visit to the coast and I'm still on a high from this morning.
I set off running around the promenade and experienced the toxic ten minutes I've heard people talk about. I just couldn't get my breathing right and my legs hurt.
Then I seemed to get into a better rythym and tried to take note of the waves I could see and smell and the clear blue sky above. It was really hard but I kept telling myself I'd just get to the next corner or whatever, and eventually I reached the other end of the promenade which was a great feeling. When I got to the end I had intended to stop and walk back, but I found myself turning around and carrying on running back the other way.
I looked at my watch and had done 18mins at that point I think it was, so I decided I would try really hard to get to 24mins like I did on grass on Friday.
Then when I got to 24mins I decided to just do another minute so I'd beaten my best outdoor run. Then I decided to try to get to the next corner, and once I'd done that I could see in the distance where I'd started and I just knew I had to carry on somehow.
I put every ounce of energy I had into it and I made it back to my start point at the beginning of the promenade. And the time on my watch when I stopped running.... 35mins 45secs
I had run around the promenade AND back without stopping, had beaten my outside running record, AND beaten my treadmill running record all at the same time
I then stood for a while whilst my legs stopped feeling like jelly and breathed in the sea air, watched and listened to the waves and felt totally at peace with the world and myself. I'd just done something I never imagined I'd do, in fact only 12 months ago I couldn't even WALK one way without being exhausted.
I THINK I ran about 4.7k in total, so SO close to the elusive 5k, but I know now I'll be able to do it when the time comes.
Tonight my legs ache, my knees especially, from running on the concrete which I'm not used to, but it's worth it to know just how far I've come in the last 3 months, I really am a runner now!
LM!!!!! I got chills reading your post!!!! You are so unbelievably awesome! I can't wait to hear about you FINISHING THE 5K!!! Just wonderful!
I'm happy to read about your accomplishments, it's inspiring.
Today I did W1D1... my first day...
I tried in the past this program, but I made it just to week 4, then I got lazy...
I hope this time around it will be better and I'll finish it.
Great to read your posts, it will help me.
I'm excited to report that I ran 37 straight minutes today.
Well done Uber, that's brilliant!
I had a bad workout yesterday. Think I pulled my achilles a little when running on saturday and it was complaining yesterday. Went for my step class at lunchtime and although my heart rate was ok I just found it SO hard, was really tired.
Got one of my long workouts today and really don't think it's going to be a good one as I'm still tired, although my leg feels a bit better.
Not sure what to do about the running, whether to try to do my full time at a slower pace or do some intervals or something.
Guess I'll see how I feel when I'm there...
I'm happy to say that although I was really tired this morning and it was a struggle, I managed the goal I've been working towards of running 5k non-stop on the treadmill. I did it in 39mins 19secs I think it was.
There was a man on the treadmill next to me running at 14k an hour which made my 7.6k look like a stroll in the park, but I did it
I think however I may have been pushing myself too hard this last week as my left calf and right hamstring are complaining daily at the moment. I really don't want to stop running for a few days as I'm scared it will be harder the next time I do run, but I'm also worried if I don't take care I'm going to make things worse.
Will see how I feel tomorrow morning I guess and decide whether to go to my step class or not. I really think I need to go for my swim on Friday which I've swapped for running the last two weeks.
Hi all! I thought I'd shoot out a quick hello... I have been getting back into jogging lately and just found this program (thanks to a friend) and am excited to see my progress. I was even more excited to see this support forum. I used to turn to 3FC all the time and after falling off the wagon am looking forward to coming back. Yesterday I did W1D1... looking forward to day 2!
I'm happy to say that although I was really tired this morning and it was a struggle, I managed the goal I've been working towards of running 5k non-stop on the treadmill. I did it in 39mins 19secs I think it was..
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I did intervals tonight. 5 minutes at 4.5mph 8 minutes building from 4.5 to 5.0 and 5 minutes building from 4.5 to 5.0.
I did intervals tonight. 5 minutes at 4.5mph 8 minutes building from 4.5 to 5.0 and 5 minutes building from 4.5 to 5.0.
Tomorrow, I'm headed outside.
Thanks for the congrats Uber
Are you finding doing intervals is helping you improve do you think? Do you still feel you've had a good workout running for a shorter time than your normal runs?
I've done them sort of but have done them in with my normals runs, so haven't shortened my run time, have just done some minutes faster then backed off to my normal speed, but it's really tiring to do on a 30+ min run.
Could you explain to me how you do your intervals please? Is your treadmill programmed for them or do you manually do it? Do you do like 2mins at each speed? Eg what you said about, did you build up for 8mins to 5.0 then drop straight back to 4.5 and build up to 5.0 again in the next 5mins?
Sorry for all the questions, I'm just wondering if I'm actually not doing myself any favours by pushing myself to run for longer and longer each run. Maybe I should do one shorter run with intervals each week and see if that helps.
Today my legs are still hurting so I've decided to go swimming at lunchtime. I should be going to a step class but I think I really need to give my legs a break so will go swimming instead so that at least I'm doing something.
Much as I hate to admit it, I think I've been pushing myself too hard this last week and if I don't back off a bit I think I might end up having to take a longer break. I'm scared to change my routine because it's working so well for the weight loss, but I'm also worried if I'm not careful I could end up injured more and not be able to exercise at all.
Hi all! I thought I'd shoot out a quick hello... I have been getting back into jogging lately and just found this program (thanks to a friend) and am excited to see my progress. I was even more excited to see this support forum. I used to turn to 3FC all the time and after falling off the wagon am looking forward to coming back. Yesterday I did W1D1... looking forward to day 2!
Welcome! Please stick with it! I look forward to your future posts
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