Yeah, I had to shovel when I got home from work so I thought I'd save the run for tomorrow.
Amanda that is awesome, it's great reading about someone facing the mental challenge to keep going and winning against ones self. You are definitely a runners and should be uber proud! I think you should do the run
I hit snooze this morning, but I did get up with enough time to do my run W5D2, so Friday is my big 20 min milestone! I'm looking forward to getting that over with.
I did put tape over the time on my treadmill, so I am not obsessing and calculating the entire time I am doing the program. It has helped make it more relaxed and enjoyable.
How's everyone doing? If you've been a bit negligent it doesn't mean that you can't pick it up again. We can do it, and it's just another thing to feel proud about when we do
Amanda and DD you guys are a huge inspiration! I haven't started yet, as I want to get a little further into P1 before I start more strenuous exercise, but I love coming here and reading your accomplishments.
I hit snooze this morning, but I did get up with enough time to do my run W5D2, so Friday is my big 20 min milestone! I'm looking forward to getting that over with.
I did put tape over the time on my treadmill, so I am not obsessing and calculating the entire time I am doing the program. It has helped make it more relaxed and enjoyable.
How's everyone doing? If you've been a bit negligent it doesn't mean that you can't pick it up again. We can do it, and it's just another thing to feel proud about when we do
Run on!
Good luck on the 20 minute run, DD. You can do it!!! I too watch the time on the treadmill. Maybe I should just cover it and listen to a podcast.
Week 3 is going great! I like only having 4 runs instead of 6 or 8. It is nice to not always be changing. I have a feeling I can do the 3 and 5 minute runs of week 4; I just haven't quite wrapped my head around it yet. One week at a time. I am on a good Monday, Wednesday, Friday routine. I add a 30 minute walk to the end of the run session, and on off days I am walking for 1 hour. It is nice to carve out time for myself for exercise.
FYI - the National Weight Control Registry says that 90% of the people who maintain their weight for at least a year exercise 1 hour a day. So, we are all on the right track. (pun intended)
I am going on a cruise on the 20 minute run week. I will run for 20 minutes while cruising across the Caribbean! It is amazing to think about. Pre-IP and starting this program, I wouldn't have exercised in front of people.
I seem to be having a good week weight wise. I should show a nice loss at my weigh-in on Saturday morning.
Thanks, Amanda, for posting the interview that you did on the daily chat. It is so interesting to see how real people not only survive, but thrive, on low carb lifestyles. It is interesting to see that a keto-adapted state might not just be for weight loss. I've been thinking through maintenance, and while I know that I will introduce more carbs and certainly have fun meals, I don't want the cravings to return.
Thanks for your support, ladies!
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After what felt like an easy 25 minute run on Friday, I just couldn't repeat it on Monday. I got 15 minutes in, had gas and was coughing (this blasted chest cold will not go) and brain flatly refused to keep running. I ended up completing the program walking it out but was annoyed with myself. Some days it feels like an uphill struggle rather than a pleasure.
As I've got the Susan G Komen 5k on Sunday I really HAVE to do the 25 min run today. I've decided to treat today as my Day 1 of this week, repeat it on Friday and use the actual 5k as my day 3. Although I've signed up as a competitive runner (mainly to get a benchmark time) if I have to walk segments it won't be that big an issue. Of course, ToM is due this week, too, which demotivates me and worries me for Sunday.
Week 3 is going great! I like only having 4 runs instead of 6 or 8. It is nice to not always be changing. I have a feeling I can do the 3 and 5 minute runs of week 4; I just haven't quite wrapped my head around it yet. One week at a time. I am on a good Monday, Wednesday, Friday routine. I add a 30 minute walk to the end of the run session, and on off days I am walking for 1 hour. It is nice to carve out time for myself for exercise.
I am going on a cruise on the 20 minute run week. I will run for 20 minutes while cruising across the Caribbean! It is amazing to think about. Pre-IP and starting this program, I wouldn't have exercised in front of people.
I seem to be having a good week weight wise. I should show a nice loss at my weigh-in on Saturday morning.
Thanks, Amanda, for posting the interview that you did on the daily chat. It is so interesting to see how real people not only survive, but thrive, on low carb lifestyles. It is interesting to see that a keto-adapted state might not just be for weight loss. I've been thinking through maintenance, and while I know that I will introduce more carbs and certainly have fun meals, I don't want the cravings to return.
Yay, glad you are enjoying the longer intervals and fewer of them. That will really help with the mindset when you get to the single run interval.
Oh, a treadmill run with moving real scenery .. how awesome, I am jealous.
Fingers crossed for a great WI, those are SO motivating, aren't they?
Most welcome for the link. I love seeing how others expand on ketosis as they migrate away from loss into maintenance. It's all about what keeps us successful once we hit goal weight. I am determined not to rebound from loss this time.
And I did it. Knee has been hurting (makes a pleasant change from the numbness I've had for the last 2 years since I had a bad fall), but amazingly it doesn't even twinge when I run.
No pain, no difficulty, no need for a pep talk to the brain, just cruised around for 25 minutes. Why it was so different from Monday, I have no idea.
On to Friday. Let's hope I can repeat it so I feel strong for Sunday!
And I did it. Knee has been hurting (makes a pleasant change from the numbness I've had for the last 2 years since I had a bad fall), but amazingly it doesn't even twinge when I run.
No pain, no difficulty, no need for a pep talk to the brain, just cruised around for 25 minutes. Why it was so different from Monday, I have no idea.
On to Friday. Let's hope I can repeat it so I feel strong for Sunday!
Good luck for your runs today and Friday, ladies!
That's wonderful, Amanda!
I don't know if you have done a race before. I did a couple long ago. I found that the momentum of the race made me faster and stronger than I was on my usual runs. I can't wait to hear how it goes. You will do great!
I talked to my son about running a race with me when I am ready. Not sure when that will be yet, but I am starting to believe I will be able to do this.
Awesome Lose2Win, it sounds like you will be more than ready for week 4 A cruise sounds awesome, and it's great you are planning to keep up with the program while on vacation. GL at your weigh-in
Amanda, inspiring as always, and you will do great in the run on Sunday, for sure the other racers and air of competition will give you extra fuel to rock the run
I've done a local 10k (mostly walking) for the past three years, but I may keep an eye out for other runs to participate in to keep me motivated to keep it up once I am done the program.
Exercise is a big part of my plan for maintenance.
I hope everyone has had a good week running. Keep moving
Fantastic! Well done, DD. That's the big challenge out of the way. You'll probably feel weird going back to the interval runs again next week, too!
I struggled today - actually did 3.15 miles, but split the running down into some walk segments. Silly me, took a laxative last night and had the griping, gurgling stomach all morning. Still, at least I'll be on empty for Sunday LOL
Hope everyone else is still plugging on with their program!
I hope everyone has had a good week running. Keep moving
DD,
You finished that nice and early! It always feels good to knock it out early. Great job with the 20 minutes. That seems to be the big mental hurdle.
Amanda,
I can't believe you ran 3.1 miles! You are so ready for Sunday. Have a great run.
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I finished week 3. The first run was the most difficult. It was much easier the second and third. I need to download your "Laura" podcast. I can tell I am going to get bored on runs longer than 3 minutes. I can tell that I lose focus. I am keeping myself moving my counting my steps. Yes, I am counting 1,2,3.....400....It is keeping me from constantly looking at the time on the treadmill. I knew when I got to 400, I would be close to finished with the 3 minute run, and it kept my mind busy.
