~~~Couch to 5K ~~~ Think you can't be a runner? Think again!

[aloise]

I prefer running outside, too.. but it is TOO HOT this week. High nineties.

I want to live to see the ninth week (or whatever week I am able to do 30 minutes). I think I would keel over if I tried to run in this heat.

I just spent 4 hours today on the road. 2 hours to pick up some students at a Madrigal retreat, and 2 hours back. I rarely use air conditioning. but.. today, it was a necessity. I rolled down the windows when I started off.. and it was like having hot air blow on me. literally. Like sitting next to a heating vent.

so.. for this week, I use the air conditioner in the car. and I pull the curtains for the day (helps to keep the house cool).

<=== this is not me blushing, this is me having heat stroke

[JazzyV]

Hello everyone. We're all doing so well!

I was dreading W5D2 tonight. I had to run around at work, then do an errand before coming home. It's hot and humid as all get out here too.

I cranked up the AC, got my water bottle and hopped on the treadmill. The first 4 minutes of the first 8 minutes were a little harder, but then I got in a groove. I felt like I could have gone longer. The second 8 minutes were tougher during the final 3 minutes, as my legs were tiring. I was going pretty slowly, but I made it! 20 minutes of straight running seems like a lot, but we'll see on Friday how it goes.

I am signed up for the local 5K in my little borough, but I'm walking it. It's on the 18th and I am no where near ready to run (haven't even ever run outdoors since I have to run at night). Also it's got steep parts (I talked to someone at work who lives near me and runs and she says she doesn't do this particular race as it really bothers her knees). I'll have to look for a relatively flat 5K when I'm ready to try my first one running.

Keep up the good work everyone!

Jazzy

[desdemona]

I wish there was a 5k run sometime in october around here, but the odds are NOT in my favor. I'm still pondering the one at the end of september but I don't think it's a good idea, honestly. I'll be just at my last week and you have to complete it in under 35 minutes...I don't know if I'll be at that point. Plus that gives me chance to repeat weeks.

My butt is 277 lbs! I'm not runner thin! I'm doing my best but I don't want to press my luck. I'm really liking week 2 though and looking forward to week 3. Week 2 feels too easy.

[aloise]

Originally Posted by desdemona

I wish there was a 5k run sometime in october around here, but the odds are NOT in my favor. I'm still pondering the one at the end of september but I don't think it's a good idea, honestly. I'll be just at my last week and you have to complete it in under 35 minutes...I don't know if I'll be at that point. Plus that gives me chance to repeat weeks.

My butt is 277 lbs! I'm not runner thin! I'm doing my best but I don't want to press my luck. I'm really liking week 2 though and looking forward to week 3. Week 2 feels too easy.

I think you are doing great, Des. and I think you are smart to listen to your gut. I think you are doing the best thing to do this at the pace you think is right for you.

I think what we all have in our favor is that running is a popular enough sport that you can usually find some race or even a local running club if you get to the point where you want to join a group of runners.

I was surprised that there is a very active local chapter near me. I checked into it when looking for a summer sport for my son when he was younger. Not only did they have a local chapter, but they had a youth program, and instructors, tracks with time allocated only for those classes, trail runs.. I never realized there was this much available.

here is a link to CoolRunnings local running clubs (by state)
Cool Running :: Running Clubs

[desdemona]

I'm in southern Idaho. Nothing but a few dairys, potato farms and a few rattlesnakes here

[lil_joy69]

Day 3 week 1 DONE!! I'm not feeling 100% today so I had to talk myself into my weight training. Then I had to talk myself into doing the TM add the fact that the a/c at the gym was being replaced made it all the harder. At first I told myself I'd just walk today because it was so hot but then decided to do one jog then another then the last one lol.

Some days motivation is no problem other days ya gotta fake it till ya make it

[Cablegriz]

Checking in WOW everyone is doing great!

I did 5 min walk then ran for over 10min, then walked again for total 25 min.
Weight trained ab's, legs, chest,

Still had energy so I got back on the treadmill and did a fast paced walk for another 25min. I had so much energy I was just bouncin along and didn't want to stop. GOOD music...............

Have a great day all!!

Bethy

[aloise]

How about this! 2 runners that just completed the couch to 5K program!!!

(could this be Sunabee and Des out on their early morning run? )

YouTube - Extreme game of Tag (Parkour)

[desdemona]

Lol, nice

I just want to say I finished week 2 today, I start week 3 on Sunday Yes I have a weird running schedule but I only run on my days off from work right now.

[lil_joy69]

[quote=aloise;9041804]How about this! 2 runners that just completed the couch to 5K program!!!

(could this be Sunabee and Des out on their early morning run? )

goodness not only am i worn out just watching them but my knees almost hurt from all that jumping


I umm just looked at the directions for the C to 5k and I did my first week all wrong so I'm going to have to redo it

[desdemona]

[quote=lil_joy69;9042009]

Originally Posted by aloise

How about this! 2 runners that just completed the couch to 5K program!!!

(could this be Sunabee and Des out on their early morning run? )

goodness not only am i worn out just watching them but my knees almost hurt from all that jumping


I umm just looked at the directions for the C to 5k and I did my first week all wrong so I'm going to have to redo it

How did you do it wrong? What did you do exactly? They aren't looking for exact, if you did something and feel you can go to week 2 then go for it. I thought week 2 was easier than week 1. More time walking.

[SunaBee]

Originally Posted by aloise

How about this! 2 runners that just completed the couch to 5K program!!!

(could this be Sunabee and Des out on their early morning run? )

YouTube - Extreme game of Tag (Parkour)

THAT is a riot!

Slept in until 6:15, so not up as early as I'd like for my run, though that's ok.

Sipping my first warm mug of coffee, then I'm lacing up and heading
out.

Today is Week One Workout Three!!!!!

I'll let you know how it goes.

It's a GoRgEoUs morning to be outside.

Everyone is really doing so well! This thread is PACKED with motivation! Way to go!!!

[SunaBee]

I did it!!! I did it!!! I did it!!!

to meee!!!!!

Week ONE Workout THREE DoNe!!!!



1) What week/day are you on? W1W3

2) Are you running for time or distance? Time!

3) Are you running indoors or out? Enjoying early morning's beauty - outside!

4) How do you feel? I feel PROUD.

I feel like I can do this. Heck, I AM doing it.

On to WEEK TWO BABY!!!!

[lil_joy69]

Des,
i jogged for a min 4 times during my 30 min walk instead of jog a min walk a min and a half and such

[desdemona]

Originally Posted by lil_joy69

Des,
i jogged for a min 4 times during my 30 min walk instead of jog a min walk a min and a half and such

If you did that for 3 times I'd just go on to week 2 *shrug* Running for 4 minutes straight is harder than week one OR week two.

[SunaBee]

Originally Posted by desdemona

If you did that for 3 times I'd just go on to week 2 *shrug* Running for 4 minutes straight is harder than week one OR week two.

I agree withyou Des. Though I am new, so I don't know what the upcoming weeks feel like. Though Joy, if your are doing four minutes, I'd move up to that week - as you could always hold back an extra week, if you need to.

[SunaBee]

Originally Posted by desdemona

I thought week 2 was easier than week 1. More time walking.

I'm hoping this holds true for me too.

I wish I could fast forward through the days to my next run.

I'm finding it's very addictive.

[JazzyV]

Good evening runners !

Today was the dreaded 20 minute run of Week 5, Day 3! It's hard after a hard day at work to come home and face that. I thought about waiting until tomorrow morning, but I have to work over the weekend, so I figured I'd just try it.

I had to stop twice for about 30 seconds each time, just for my legs. My breathing is fine, but my legs get tired. Also, I was slow as molasses, but I did it! I paused the podcast when I took those 2 breaks, so that I would still have to run the full time.

I guess I will go on to week 6, as the first 2 days are not straight running.

Keep up the good work everyone!

Jazzy

[aloise]

well, I decided to take an extra day in between. woke up this morning with a pain in my shoulder that hurts when it is in a certain position. I think I slept funny and have a "crink". I don't know what I did..

but I think I will be fine after a good night's sleep.

tomorrow is another day.. and I hope to start week 2.

[lil_joy69]

Des it wasn't 4 min straight. I think I took 4 or 5 min walk break inbetween

[SunaBee]

Originally Posted by JazzyV

Good evening runners !

Today was the dreaded 20 minute run of Week 5, Day 3! It's hard after a hard day at work to come home and face that. I thought about waiting until tomorrow morning, but I have to work over the weekend, so I figured I'd just try it.

I had to stop twice for about 30 seconds each time, just for my legs. My breathing is fine, but my legs get tired. Also, I was slow as molasses, but I did it! I paused the podcast when I took those 2 breaks, so that I would still have to run the full time.

I guess I will go on to week 6, as the first 2 days are not straight running.

Keep up the good work everyone!

Jazzy

Jazzy I am so proud of you - on Week FIVE - WOW! WTG!!!!

Where do you find the podcasts?

[SunaBee]

Originally Posted by aloise

well, I decided to take an extra day in between. woke up this morning with a pain in my shoulder that hurts when it is in a certain position. I think I slept funny and have a "crink". I don't know what I did..

but I think I will be fine after a good night's sleep.

tomorrow is another day.. and I hope to start week 2.

Sorry your hurting. Hope it goes away soon Aloise.

I'm going to be going on to week two too.

Today's a rest day from it (though I WISH it wasn't! I want to run! - I NEVER thought I'd say that...lol)...

I've been going Monday, Wednesday, Friday. "Might" start week 2 tomorrow though. We'll see.

[desdemona]

I'm curious about the 'podcasts' as well

[SunaBee]

Morning Des!!!