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Laura is awesome. Check out the download page. It has a video of Laura running (which helped me hugely with body position and pace) and shows you that she isn't some "tiny girl" .. she has a womanly curvy figure and if she can do it, WE can do it. :) |
OK, I have Laura lined up to talk me through my next session. Thanks, Amanda!
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Started week 4 this morning and got a text mid way saying our offices were closed for the day due to weather, I was a bit annoyed that I could have slept in, but it was a good "run" and it felt great. I hope everyone has a great OP week and keep running. We got this! |
Week 6 Day 1 .... it felt harder than doing the 20 minute run on Friday. I discovered I don't like having to run after walking. Weird to be back to intervals for 2 days, but this is the last week for cruising. Friday onwards is all warm up, long run times and then cool down. Not sure how I feel about it at the moment.
Silly me, I adjusted my foot pod to the outdoor track and only realised it caused my distance and lap times to be screwy indoors as the garmin was picking up GPS data and not foot pod. Grrr. One of these days I am SO going to get myself in gear before leaving the house. LOL Have a fabulous week of running sessions peeps! :) EDIT: Laura's let me down for Day 2 this week, the music sucks so badly it sent me in search of an alternative. Found this 80s mix with verbal run/walk cues but no chat otherwise. I'm going to load both, but I suspect I'll lose myself more easily in the music with the latter. If I'm having a day where I need motivation Laura may get her day. |
Oh, I found one I like even more from Mia Chubby Jones. Music is awesome, countdowns, cues, encouragement.
Think I'll be running with this one, as my foot is tapping just cueing it in. |
I would love to join this thread, and hope you guys don't mind a newbie! I did the C25k program a couple of years ago, made it to the 20 minute run, then stopped doing the program. I was pretty proud that I was able to run an entire mile without stopping, something I had never been able to do before! I have now fallen off the fitness wagon and am not in good shape. I would love to start the program again, and have been so motivated just reading this thread! I also really appreciate the pod cast and playlist suggestions, these things either weren't around when I originally did the program, or I never found them!
Hoping to join you guys soon! I don't have a treadmill, and it's fairly cold here. Not too bad though, I'll just need to make myself do it! |
Welcome LegalEagle :) This is a great thread, the encouragement is a great help and there is so much useful info being shared. Keep us updated, I understand about not wanting to go out and run in the cold!
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You could start by doing some walking though. :) Hopefully your weather will pick up soon and you'll be joining us soon enough! |
Amanda-Thanks for the advice! I will wait to start, give the weather a little more time to behave.
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Week 6 Day 2 .... First attempt I managed the first 10 minute run, but failed on the second - I got 3 minutes in and just wilted. I discovered something pretty major on that try, too. The first run is the physical challenge, the second is ALL mental challenge.
However, my Dad always said "if something is worth doing, it's worth putting everything you have into it". So, after we got back shopping and gave the kittens their 20 minutes in the garden I put all my running paraphernalia back on and went out to run around the neighbourhood instead of at the track. I figured moving scenery may stimulate me more than a track. I was right, too, it definitely helped. Of course, in true Amanda style, I picked the route that guaranteed my first run was ALL uphill (Yes, I can laugh about it now, but the swearing while it was in progress was probably not pretty LOL). And I did it. Two 10 minute stints in the beautiful El Paso 63F/17C clear blue skies and sunshine (just to make you jealous!). Had to double back and jog on the spot to recapture my flyaway sun hat, but I didn't stop moving. Feeling tired, a little weary but proud that I didn't give up. :) How's this week going for everyone? Share! |
Briael that's great! Wow, good for you! I don't know if I could have tried again the same day! Inspirational for sure.
I did Week4 Day2 today, I found the second (final) 5 minute run a little more challenging than I did on Day 1 of this week, but I may have been feeling the shoveling I did the evening before. I find on treadmill that I am constantly looking at and calculating how much time I have left to run and I think it makes it time slow down. I wonder if I would find it better to run outdoors. That way I can be distracted by my surroundings and not watch the clock. Of course running outside isn't going to happen anytime soon, our roads are still only wide enough for one vehicle and the banks are over 6 feet tall. Not safe, plus I would freeze, I'm a wuss that way :) I hope everyone is keeping up with the program, we can do it!!! |
Welcome, Legal Eagle! Amanda is right in cautioning you to wait a few weeks. You might already be in ketosis, but it will take your body a few weeks to become efficient at using fat for your fuel.
Good for you for starting over on the run, Amanda! :carrot: My second week seems a little tougher than the first. I've slowed down based on the article that Amanda posted. My heart rate according to that is not suppose to exceed 125. Basically, I can't run at any speed and not have it exceed 125. So I figure that if it goes to 140 when I run and comes back down during walking, then it all averages out. But I am still at it - week 2, run 2 finished. I am thinking of myself as (not fast, but none the less) a runner! |
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I couldn't drag my lazy arse out of bed today, between soccer last night and a crap sleep I just made excuses. But I'm not panicking, if I don't have to help shovel tonight, I will do it when I get home, otherwise I will get up early tomorrow and finish week 4. I hope everyone's having a great week of running :) |
I'm not surprised it was hard getting out of bed, DD, it's freaking cold up there woman! LOL Do what you can when you can, it'll be there tomorrow! :)
----- Woot woot .. Bod Pod appointment this morning confirmed that I've lost 13lbs and just under 12 of that was fat mass. Down 4.1% Body fat. Running is officially good for me! :) Got home and hubby said "I fancy going to the gym" so I put all my running stuffs on and went to get the dread of Week 6 Day 3 (25 mins running) out of my brain space. The first 12.5 minutes were fine, just cruising steadily at a slow jog, "Laura" confirmed the halfway mark, did another lap and brain wanted to quit. I went through my legs, feet, lungs check and confirmed it wasn't them so started working my new running mantra "You're not dead, brain. Body hasn't give up so why the h3ll do you think you can quit? Suck it up and get on with it!". It worked, too. Just kept telling brain that it was the weak link and it could shut off and zone out and let body do the work. I slowed it down in pace, but just kept putting one foot in front of the other and did it. "Laura" says that I can now call myself a runner. :) Then it occurred to me that she said that because from now on it's ALL running with no nice walks in between. LOL I'm seriously debating running the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure (March 1st), even though I will only have completed Week 7 at that stage. My thinking is that the motivation from running with lots of other people may help me synch brain with body on the endurance/distance issue it is obviously struggling with. Starting at the back of the pack would (hopefully) stimulate the chase response in me and keep me focused on catching the pack ahead. |
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 :) |
Finished week 4, and it resulted in a very prductive Saturday morning :)
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Yay DD ... sounds like running makes you as happy as it does me! :)
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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! |
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.
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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! |
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. |
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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! Good luck for your runs today and Friday, ladies! :) |
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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. |
W5D3 COMPLETE! (20min run)
It wasn't easy, but it wasn't impossible :) I hope everyone has had a good week running. Keep moving :) |
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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! :) |
Ugh, not a great feeling for activity! Have a great run on Sunday!
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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. _____ 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. Looking forward to Week 4. |
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It's great to see everyone hanging in here, I can't wait to join you in being able to run a 5k. It has continued to be below freezing here with constant snow and ice, so not ideal for hitting the pavement (unless it's my butt smacking the pavement when I slip and fall).
I've started Jillian Michael's 30 day shred with the hope it will help me strengthen my core and build up some cardiovascular endurance I can be strong when I tackle the couch to 5k challenge once it finally warms up. Finished day 2 today, which is a major victory cause I've never made it past the first day, haha. :dizzy: Hoping if I can get three days under my belt I'll really have some momentum to make it all the way through. Keep up the good work, everyone! |
Awesome job getting past day 1 Pishposh!
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Completed the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure 5K. Ticker time was 36:47 (just under 12 min miles, slightly faster than my training pace). It is definitely easier doing it in an organised event - the crowd enthusiasm and cheering you on spurs you to keep moving even when you think you can't.
According to hubby I came 29th in the 50-59 category and just under 500 on the total event. My bib was 1837 so I know I definitely wasn't last! :) Hopefully it'll help with the rest of the C25K program. Debating taking a day or two of rest before resuming week 8 on Wednesday. We'll see. Hope everyone's doing well on program - keep going! :) |
I was thinking about you and your run today Amanda, glad it went so well, great job! It must feel great to not only complete it, but to beat your training pace. Week 8 should be a breeze for you :)
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Congrats, Amanda!!
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Wow, Amanda! You were terrific. That's a great time. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the C25K program goes after you have already done a 5K. You should be so proud. :carrot::carrot:
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I didn't run the entire way though - I kept taking little breathers to swallow (for some reason I can't swallow when I run, so I end up with a horribly dry throat, and I forgot to take my spry gum), but I think I ran about 70%.
500th out of 587 runners. I'm debating redoing week 7 (the 25 min runs) until I can run it consistently, rather than every other run. I really want to be running the entire 5k on April 4th, rather than having walk breaks. I was SO wiped out with lack of sleep and yesterday's fun that I slept for 13 hours last night. Feeling better, and the fluid I was retaining has started to go. Had a nice Mexican meal yesterday afternoon for hubby's birthday and I'm still down this morning. Up on Tuesday's WI weight, but I'm sure it'll balance out at some stage. Thanks for the well wishes. :) Fastest female runner came in on an average of 6 minute miles. Oh, how I wish I could do that. :) |
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I have thought when I come up to a week that I have real trouble with, I would repeat it. I was a little worried about week 4. While it is nothing like you are running now, I moved from running for 9 minutes of the time to 16 minutes. I ran day 1 this morning, and it went really well. I was more fatigued and sweaty in the latter few minutes of the running than I have been previously, but it was nothing that I wasn't equipped to handle. I tell myself what Amanda said previously - breathing good, legs good, the brain just needs to be convinced to keep going. So I am glad to report that week 4 looks like it will go very well. Yipee! Yesterday, I went and saw the movie McFarland. Kevin Costner stars in the movie. It is based on a true story, and it is a movie about a very impoverished high school that started a cross country team and went on to win multiple state championships and change the lives of the runners. It was very enjoyable. |
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