I just noticed that the other C25K thread got closed so I took it upon myself to create a new one. This is for everyone who is doing/discussing the C25K running plan.
below is my last post from the old thread.
thanks
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Whoa!!! I completed the 5 mile walk-a-thon this morning AND ran 2 miles . 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 .
Aka8941 - Good Luck. I usually run like crap after a night of drinking or really poor eating. You'll get through it
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!! [ ]