Do any of you feel kinda off if you don't run that day? I can't stick to 3 times a week, I have to run more than that. Am I alone?

Today I completed W5D2 and am on pace with my training schedule. The comeback is on!!! I felt really gassed at the end though and sweated like an animal. Tomorrow is the 2 mile jog. I'm going to have to be really focused, keep my pace slow and push myself though it. The pain will only last for 20 min right? I can do it!!

Posting this schedule here is making a huge difference in my mindset. It rained today and I probably would have used the weather as an excuse without this accountability. I'm getting myself back into the mindset that "canceling" a run is not an option.


5K Training Schedule

Wednesday 9/21 - W5D2 [X]
Thursday 9/22 - W5D2 [X]
Friday 9/23 - W5D3 [ ]
Saturday 9/24 - W5D3 [ ]
Sunday 9/25 - W6D1 [ ]
Monday 9/26 - REST DAY [ ]
Tuesday 9/27 - W6D1 [ ]
Wednesday 9/28 - W6D2 [ ]
Thursday 9/29 - W6D2 [ ]
Friday 9/30 - REST DAY [ ]
Saturday 10/1 - RACE DAY!! [ ]

Thinsole - great job!!! I almost always need a half hour of collapsing in a chair with some water after a run. I'm glad I'm not alone.

aka8941 - When I'm really rolling with diet and exercise I run 5-6 days a week. If I feel a little too sore I'll take a few days off to rest. I moved though most of the program at this pace. Just listen to your body and take a break if you need it.

Way to stay accountable Scarlett!! We're all rooting for you!
I did W2D2 tonight!! I went longer, about 40 minutes. The last 15 minutes I kinda did my own thing, just a random walk/jog combo. I love running by the guys lifting weights. It makes me run harder.

finish W1D2 here! I feel very proud of myself of taking the next step and wanting to do this. Here's to the next, and the next after that.

Hey everyone, thanks for the sick day advice... I did end up running and I felt ok... no biggie at all. :) I am going to repeat W2D3 tonight just because I kinda feel like I need to... I finished the last day fine without deviating from the run, but I just want that additional assurance that I can do it even better. Does that make sense? Looking forward to starting W3...I think... LOL

Today I completed W5D3. I ran despite the rainy weather. NO EXCUSES!!! I feel a bit like I did when I first started C25K where I really pushed myself and got excited about my progress. It's good to be re-energized about running. I mapped out a 2 mile course around the neighborhood via mapquest and timed myself with my I-pod timer. I ran 2 miles in 21 min and 20 seconds. I nearly collapsed at the end though.

Tomorrow is going to be tough. I signed up to do a 5 mile ovarian cancer walk-a-thon that I completely forgot about. It's basically an "old lady walk." I'm going to do the walk in the morning and hopefully get though the C25K run in the evening. I think that if I can make it through Tomorrow and Sunday, the rest of my schedule shouldn't be that bad. We'll see.


aka8941 - great job!!! Haha I did the same thing in college. The main campus gym had a loft type layout with the cardio machines overlooking the weight area. The daydreaming of muscular hotties always pushed me a bit more.

Justdazed - great job. I think getting over the beginning hump is one of the hardest things about the program. It just seems so intimidating at first. You can do it!!


5K Training Schedule

Wednesday 9/21 - W5D2 [X]
Thursday 9/22 - W5D2 [X]
Friday 9/23 - W5D3 [X]
Saturday 9/24 - W5D3 [ ]
Sunday 9/25 - W6D1 [ ]
Monday 9/26 - REST DAY [ ]
Tuesday 9/27 - W6D1 [ ]
Wednesday 9/28 - W6D2 [ ]
Thursday 9/29 - W6D2 [ ]
Friday 9/30 - REST DAY [ ]
Saturday 10/1 - RACE DAY!! [ ]

Scarlett- Way to go! Try to have fun on the "old lady walk" regardless. Think of it like a long warm-up, lol. Good luck with your next couple hard days and good job on still running despite the rain. It was my excuse to run on the track indoors. Wet shoes...uck.

Finished week 2 tonight and I've pretty much got it down to a decent pace. Still working on my breathing but doing loads better.

Scarlett! Get it!! All those handy tools enhance your runs! LEt us know how the full 5k goes please@
Kpenn-On to week 3 we go!! 90 sec. walk, 90 sec. run. 3 min. walk, 3 min run.

I'm pretty hung over but I'm still running tonight. but GUGHHGUGH

Whoa!!! I completed the 5 mile walk-a-thon this morning AND ran 2 miles :carrot:. I barely slept last night and woke up feeling sore from yesterday. The humid weather made the walk much more difficult. After the walk my clothes were drenched and my legs ached. I ate some carbs at the event (small doughnut, 1/2 bagel and stole a bottle of Gatorade). I felt gross when I got home and just wanted to get my run in so I could shower. I rested for 1-2 hours, chugged the bottle of Gatorade and set out to run.

I felt like **** and really didn't expect to finish the run. During the warm up walk my heart rate was a bit slow, which encouraged me. I finished and my time was better than yesterday. 2 miles in 20 min and 40 seconds, go figure. I'll definitely take it though. I think the carbs and Gatorade really helped. Hopefully I don't feel like death in the morning.


Thinsole -Thanks for the encouragement. Good luck with week 3 and good luck with working on your breathing. I really struggled with the breathing thing for awhile. I am incapable of pacing myself without a HRM. This is probably the main reason I never ran outside before starting C25K in May. Try to go slow and save the extra energy/burst for the end. I like to find a high object (that I'm running toward ie tree branch, street sign etc) in the distance to focus my attention on. It helps me to keep my head up. I try to keep my focus on the object, on my breathing and a little bit on my form. Your lungs will catch up :D.

Aka8941 - Good Luck. I usually run like crap after a night of drinking or really poor eating. You'll get through it :cb:


5K Training Schedule

Wednesday 9/21 - W5D2 [X]
Thursday 9/22 - W5D2 [X]
Friday 9/23 - W5D3 [X]
Saturday 9/24 - W5D3 [X]
Sunday 9/25 - W6D1 [ ]
Monday 9/26 - REST DAY [ ]
Tuesday 9/27 - W6D1 [ ]
Wednesday 9/28 - W6D2 [ ]
Thursday 9/29 - W6D2 [ ]
Friday 9/30 - REST DAY [ ]
Saturday 10/1 - RACE DAY!! [ ]

Congrats.

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