I'm going back to my running tomorrow I hope, I have been missing it and craving it!! (Who am I and where did the real Elvislover324 go?!)
Both times this week that I tried to run I was lightheaded and dizzy. I wonder if I have a sodium deficiency or something. I can't think of what is different in my diet (nothing as far as I know) but maybe some salt in my blood might help. Won't hurt to try. I'm so bummed though, I wanted to get ahead this week and just couldn't, feeling so crappy.
But I'm a RUNNER! I will persevere and keep going!!
Congrats to all the amazing successes and just keep going is my advice for anyone who may be struggling.
I completed W5D1 today! Without too much pain.
The most difficult part is a mental thing today. I don't feel well, and I want to shut down. I got through it, but I don't know how long I'll last at work today. I don't think I'm sick. I just need rest, if that makes sense.
Alright, hope everyone has a good one! I'm psyched to be in week 5 and going strong, even if I do feel mentally sluggish today!
W4D1 is finished as of this morning! I unfortunately hurt my knee on Friday (must've because there was pain running on Saturday). I bought that band that goes under your kneecap and it helps a little but I still have pain. I don't know what to do! I don't want this to hinder my running! Has anyone else had this?
I did W6D1 today. I almost didn't get my run today. My son had a doc appt and I wouldn't have had time between school and his appt to run and come home and shower (especially since the gym is right by my son's school and the doc's office ) I said I would go after dinner but I've been kinda bummin today and really didn't want to. But after dinner I started getting antsy and ended up going. I'm glad I did!
Have great runs tomorrow those of you that run on Tuesdays!
Hello everyone! I just wanted to check in, even though I'm not running due to a groin injury. It sucks so bad. I really hope I'll feel ok tomorrow so I can go, I really miss it.
I ran for 25 mins today, walked 15 mins so totaled 40.
I totally lost my groove running since C25K ended. I'm just so hot when I run now and can't shake the dizzy, overheated feeling. My basement is finished and fairly a cool area so it's not too hot down there even though it's been real warm outside. IDK what happened.
But I'm not stopping no matter what, even if I can only run 20 minutes at a time. Just so frustrated...
I'm sorry you've lost your running mojo Elvis - it will come back.
I did w5d3 on Sun. and it went so great. I'm seriously can't believe I ran 20 min straight through (at a slow 12 min/mile pace, mind you, but hey I'll take it). When I think back at my w1d1 run, and how I could barely get through the 60 second intervals, I just shake my head in amazement.
I got through W4D2 today but it was tough. What's weird is that it was cooler out today so I was pretty pumped to go running, but once I got out there I was just in so much pain. Two of my friends came running with me - maybe it was just that I didn't have my music on? I don't know. I'm taking two days off to let my shins heal a bit... I was actually going to do that after D1 but I just wanted to get out there!
elvislover, You'll get back into the swing of it. You just got a little lax in your time off. Keep going and you'll get your groove back!
Fitdad, first off, 5mph is not slow! lol I run at 3.8 and walk at 3.2. Also, I'm right there with you. I made it through W5D3 and it was such a great feeling! Love it!
I'm not sure why but I'm pretty sore today. More so than I've ever been after a run. Weird but oh well.
Elvis, have you thought of signing up for a race? That's the one thing that always keeps me going, even when I don't want to.
I wasn't able to run last night, but I'm hoping I won't feel any pain today. I'm not sure I'll be able to go right back to week 8 though, I haven't run since Thursday!
I just started W1D1 yesterday. I hope I can keep it up like you ladies! My husband is my running partner and when I made it through the whole session yesterday he made me feel on top of he world I'm actually looking forward to tomorrow.
Angelic, I did consider a race but I haven't signed up for any yet. It's more a physical problem I think than mental, it's like my body didn't want to run.
But...good news!! I ran 20 minutes today, 10 @ 3.8mph and 10 @ 4.2mph (which is like speeding to me LOL! )!! And I walked 15 minutes along with it (5 min. walk, 10 min run, 5min. walk, etc.) and I felt great even though I ran yesterday too. This might be TMI but I didn't wear socks or a shirt (LOL) but I did wear a sports bra that's like a tanktop, plus I'm home alone (not a pretty sight, I think even the dog was offended ). I felt so much cooler and not that dreadful internal heat.
I love reading all of your updates, keep em coming and keep up the good work!!!
Yay pupmom, I told you that you could!! 
) I said I would go after dinner but I've been kinda bummin today and really didn't want to. But after dinner I started getting antsy and ended up going. I'm glad I did! 
)!! And I walked 15 minutes along with it (5 min. walk, 10 min run, 5min. walk, etc.) and I felt great even though I ran yesterday too. This might be TMI but I didn't wear socks or a shirt (LOL) but I did wear a sports bra that's like a tanktop, plus I'm home alone (not a pretty sight, I think even the dog was offended 
). I felt so much cooler and not that dreadful internal heat.
