doing W1D3 tonight!! YAAAY. The first time I did this program I got kind of obsessed. I ran almost every night! NOw reading BEn does life. Pretty good stuff. Trying to be more moderate about it this time around. We'll see..
I guess you have to know yourself. For me, I still can't run a 10 minute mile! How about this? Start at a slower pace - say a 12 minute mile (5.0 MPH) and see how you feel going into your second and then third intervals. If you feel good, you can always increase the speed. However, if you burn out, it's hard to back off because you will be so tired.
Thanks for the advice, I will try it and let you know.
W2D1 tonight. I'm a little nervous. The workout is never as bad as I think it will be and I always enjoy myself. Not sure why it makes me anxious. Perhaps I need to find a way to fit it in before work instead of after.
:Later: Workout done. It went worse than W1D3 but better than W1D1. At least I managed to jog a mile total.
W1D1 done! I felt really good to afterward. I'm glad I didn't push myself too hard because I felt woozy stepping down from the treadmill. Walking speed was 2.2 and running was 3.5 comfortably. I have short legs and any faster might have killed me at this point in the game :X
So I finished W2D2 day before yesterday... I ran on a trail which was extremely narrow and not flat... not hilly but ditchy and unstable... I finished and felt great about finishing (mostly because I was miserable) but I was sore and got a low grade temp that evening and yesterday. My body was achey and tired.... I'm not sure if it's because it was drizzling when I was running and I am getting sick or if it was just a bad run because it was a challenging terrain... I was going to go this morning but DBF is leaving for a week and I spent time with him this morning instead of going out. Should I run tonight if I think I am getting a little unwell? I am afraid to skip it. What is or is there a rule of thumb? I felt well enough to come to work, but would gladly have stayed in bed.
Hey kpenn, I just ran W1D2 with a sore throat and a mild temp. I couldn't let it stop me, and I thought it may even help me feel a little better after a shower. (it did) If you're feeling really ill obviously you shouldn't run, but if it isn't serious, don't skip!! one skip turns into two!!
I agree with aka. I ran W2D1 with a sore throat and slightly stuffy nose. I think it actually helped get me over the cold faster. Obviously I wasn't really that sick so if you are take it easy. I'd give it a shot though.
I started C25K in early May and made excellent progress with the program. I lost 25 pounds, became much more fit and felt very empowered. Over this time I was very active in the 3FC C25K threads. The past 1-2 months my dedication level has dwindled. I've gone for a few 1-2 week periods without running and have barely been hanging on to my progress. I really need to get back into the habit of running almost every day. On 10/1 I'm doing a 5k and I hope to have a very solid week and a half of training leading up to it. Today I completed W5D2 which is a few steps back for me but a good place to start.
I made myself a little training schedule and plan to post here over the next few days to keep myself accountable. I can get over this hump. I'm lighter than ever, the course is VERY flat, and the weather should be cool. This is a great opportunity to post a personal best time. I can do it!!!
Scarlett!!! Yaaay! Good for you, way to catch yourself before you lose all your progress. I did that after my 5k the first time I did the program. Just stopped running, and gained that weight back! I like your training schedule, now all you have to do is DO IT
I just completed Week 1 last night. Boy this is just kicking my behind. I can ride my bicycle for 17 or 25 miles in one stretch, but this program is just pushing me. I love it!!!
Yup, thats about it....Thanks for the encouragement.
Tooses - welcome to the thread. This is a great program. Just stick with it no matter what and you'll be successful. It gets easier. I started at 215 pounds and REALLY out of shape. For the first 2-3 weeks I'd be a sore zombie for the rest of the day after completing a run. Now it's a lot easier. The progress you make early in the program is just so empowering.
Just completed W2D2 today and managed to accumulate 1 mile in the 9 min total I ran. It was a really close call but I managed to push the last few feet out. Afterwards, of course, I died for about 30 min but a little rest and water made me all better. One day left of week 2!
