C25K? - Page 7

gavinsmom · 11-28-2006, 06:54 AM

Hey guys

Just got back from my thanksgiving trip to arkansas. My father in law had a heart attack while we were there... so needless to say my exersize kinda didnt happen. I only did week 5 day 1........ so I am starting week 5 over today. I am back at home and everything has settled down so there is no reason that I cant jump right back in. I am actually looking forward to it.

Kissa · 11-28-2006, 07:24 AM

Thanks Shelley...I hear you.

So sorry about your father in law Gavinsmom.

gavinsmom · 11-29-2006, 08:56 AM

ok finished week 5 day 1....... I am gonna get back into the groove.

Kissa · 11-29-2006, 09:56 AM

Did it! W1 day2.

gavinsmom · 11-29-2006, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kissa

Did it! W1 day2.

Yay!

ItsNot2L8 · 11-29-2006, 10:05 AM

gavinsmom and Cindy!

Week 7 Day 2 today, slow and steady! I even got up an hour early to do it because I had an appointment this morning.

Kissa · 11-29-2006, 02:30 PM

Shelly, if I ever get up an hour early to go running I will have to change my name!

Beyond all my imagingings.

You are just ace.

Were you really as much a non-runner as I am?

ItsNot2L8 · 11-29-2006, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kissa

Were you really as much a non-runner as I am?

I was, truly. I dislike exercise in general, and of all forms of exercise running is my least favorite next to bicycling. I cannot believe it's actually starting to grow on me. Oh, and I'm not a morning person either, so to be able to drag my abs out of bed an hour early to go jogging in the dark was a huge surprise for me. And while I'm not quite old and decrepit, it's not like I'm young and in great shape, either!

Part of what keeps me going is knowing that if I make one excuse not to do it, I might keep making excuses until I give it up completely. So MWF, rain or shine, wind and snow, no excuses as long as my legs will keep moving me along.

gavinsmom · 11-29-2006, 03:30 PM

shelly I just realized week 7 is running for 25 minutes non stop......... you go girl.

Kissa · 11-30-2006, 08:26 AM

This is so good to hear. Thanks Shelly.

I did 20 mins treadmill today and couldn't resist doing a little bit of jogging as in C25K during the last 5 mins.

Not like me at all, so maybe there is hope.

Gavinsmom, we are following each other around these boards. I am thinking that if I got off my butt and left the laptop...I'd be burning more calories!

I know this house could do with a clean.

gavinsmom · 11-30-2006, 11:20 AM

yeah kissa I am following you........ just posted on treadmill buddy thread...lol

Just did week 5 day 2....... then kept walking till I hit 60 minutes.... went over 3 miles and burned 575 calories.

tymom · 11-30-2006, 07:45 PM

Hi Ladies!!

Just poppong in to say hello! just finished w8d2 and I am almost DONE!!! Then what? I am thinking one hour runner, also on the cool running website, basically getting you to the point where one of your weekly runs eventually gets to one hour!

Frankly, I would be thrilled to speed up some and actually do 3 miles in 30 minutes (I am not even close)....

BUT I just feel SO GOOD right now!! 28 minutes and I know it could have been 30-35 today!!

Please, everyone, hang in there. This is an amazing program.

ItsNot2L8 · 11-30-2006, 07:57 PM

Tymom, I'm right behind you, finishing Week 7 tomorrow. I was wondering the same thing, what to do at the end of it. I was thinking along the lines of increasing speed rather than time, I'm very slow and if I'm to run a 5K I need to pick it up a little.

This really is a great program. Aside from the health benefits of getting some regular exercise, it's made me look at myself from a completely different angle.

tymom · 11-30-2006, 08:07 PM

Hi itsnot2L8: WOW!!! You are doing so awesome! Our progress is pretty close as I re-read all the posts on this thread- fun to see how everyone has progressed!!!

Gotta love it.

I am excited to be "graduating" in just over a week!

ItsNot2L8 · 12-01-2006, 05:59 AM

Week 7 complete!

It's terribly cold and windy this morning. Two days ago I was warm jogging in shorts and a t-shirt, today was running pants, t-shirt, sweatshirt, and a fleece hat, and was still chilled. Next week I might be jogging in the snow...

spongeblonde · 12-01-2006, 10:18 AM

Hi Everone!

I just wanted to pop back in and say YAY!!! Congrats!!! You guys are doing great! You are almost finished! I am so excited for all of you! KUTGW and you will be there in no time!

This is the first week that I have exercised. I did a walk on the treadmill Wednesday, rested Thursday then hit it again today. Today, I did about 40 min (walk slow, walk fast, run for 1 min, and repeat). I actually felt the effort when running for only a minute!

It felt good to push thru and am sure I will build back up again if I continue to work. I am trying not to focus on not being able to run for 30 min anymore.

-darlene-

Kissa · 12-01-2006, 12:53 PM

OOO it felt tough today!

My legs felt really heavy but I have been in the gym every day this week so no real rest day.

I did it though and then did a fit ball class which is all about core stability...very important for running I read.

Nothing now for 2 days.

Hey Ty's Mom, you are a runner!

Shelly, ditto!

I will be back in my London home next week and may be brave enough to run on Hampstead Heath instead of sticking to the treadmill.

i will try to download onto my mobile as I don't have an MP3.

Total technophobe.

gavinsmom · 12-02-2006, 11:56 AM

Week 5 done! I ran for 20 minutes straight. At 10 minutes I was like ok I can do this, then when 16 rolled around I was like can I do this? But I was like I came to far to quit now.

I am a runner!

ItsNot2L8 · 12-02-2006, 03:07 PM

gavinsmom!

Isn't it a great feeling? You too are a runner!

I think you'll be surprised by how easy Week 6 seems after that.

cindy, I never thought I'd want an MP3 player until I read that you can download podcasts that tell you when to run and when to walk for each day. The music isn't quite my style, but it keeps my brain distracted while my legs keep running. I'm thinking of trying an audiobook after I finish week 9.

darlene, you'll work up to it again, probably faster than you think.

Quote:

Originally Posted by betty

LET 'EM LOOK ~~ BE PROUD! You're doing it; they are NOT!

You're right, especially around here. TN was ranked #5 in the country for obesity, and the first thing I did when I moved from CA last year was gain 20 lbs

gavinsmom · 12-02-2006, 03:09 PM

Thanks Shelly. That is what I was thinking, I was just looking over week 6 thinking this is gonna be a cake walk......lol

tymom · 12-03-2006, 10:50 AM

Morning! Just finished week 8 today. One more week and then I will start one hour runner, I guess.... Any input on that program?

ItsNot2L8 · 12-04-2006, 06:22 AM

Good morning! Week 8 Day 1 done, it was 20 degrees, brrr! I'm still in disbelief that I'm jogging at all, let alone 28 minutes straight

I think after Week 9 is done I'll keep going 30 minutes and work on increasing speed/distance for a month or two, then see how I feel about the one hour runner program.

gavinsmom · 12-04-2006, 08:15 AM

Goodmorning everyone. Week 6 day 1 done! I have to say it was pretty easy after that 20 minute run on saturday. I am so pumped. I cant believe I have come this far, and not only am I doing it, but doing it successfully. Who would have ever thought I would become a runner. I love it.

Shelly that is what I am gonna do when I am done with the program. I plan to run in a 5K this coming year, and I dont wanna be the last one in..... even if I was, it would still be cool just to complete it.

Have a great day

canadiandina · 12-04-2006, 04:53 PM

I am having such a hard time. I feel so discouraged

I am able to do it for about half way then I get pain in my ankles (a burning pain?) and I feel like I can't do it anymore. How can I get past this?

Can anyone tell me what speeds on the treadmill you were going at the first week?

gavinsmom · 12-04-2006, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canadiandina

I am having such a hard time. I feel so discouraged

I am able to do it for about half way then I get pain in my ankles (a burning pain?) and I feel like I can't do it anymore. How can I get past this?

Can anyone tell me what speeds on the treadmill you were going at the first week?

I was going at a 2.7 the first week. Now I go around 3.2........ slow and steady wins the race.

As far as the pain in your ankles, I had that bad last week but not from doing the couch to 5K....... from doing too much on my off days..... my hubby told me it was shin splints..... it seems to have worked itself out. But boy did it hurt( burn) it kinda felt like someone had punched me real hard in my ankle.

Oh and are you stretching good before you start? If not, that will make a big difference too.

canadiandina · 12-04-2006, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gavinsmom

I was going at a 2.7 the first week. Now I go around 3.2........ slow and steady wins the race.

As far as the pain in your ankles, I had that bad last week but not from doing the couch to 5K....... from doing too much on my off days..... my hubby told me it was shin splints..... it seems to have worked itself out. But boy did it hurt( burn) it kinda felt like someone had punched me real hard in my ankle.

Oh and are you stretching good before you start? If not, that will make a big difference too.

I will try stretching more and see how I feel.

When you say that you were going 2.7 is that during the walking or the running part? I am walking at 2.7, and running at 3.6 -- am I over doing it?

I really appreciate your help -- I really don't want to give up after seeing how well you all are doing.

ItsNot2L8 · 12-04-2006, 05:57 PM

Hi, canadiandina - I'm sorry your having trouble with this. I can't answer for speed because I'm not using a treadmill, but so far I'm not pushing myself to go very fast, just to go. But for your earlier question, I go in the mornings on an empty stomach. Roll out of bed, let out the dog, change into jogging togs, grab the dog and MP3 player and go. Puppy gets half the credit for my success, he's turned out to be a pretty good running partner.

11-28-2006, 07:24 AM	#182
Kissa MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 2,994 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	Thanks Shelley...I hear you. So sorry about your father in law Gavinsmom. Last edited by Kissa : 11-28-2006 at 07:26 AM.

11-30-2006, 08:26 AM	#190
Kissa MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 2,994 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	This is so good to hear. Thanks Shelly. I did 20 mins treadmill today and couldn't resist doing a little bit of jogging as in C25K during the last 5 mins. Not like me at all, so maybe there is hope. Gavinsmom, we are following each other around these boards. I am thinking that if I got off my butt and left the laptop...I'd be burning more calories!I know this house could do with a clean.

12-01-2006, 12:53 PM	#197
Kissa MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 2,994 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	OOO it felt tough today! My legs felt really heavy but I have been in the gym every day this week so no real rest day. I did it though and then did a fit ball class which is all about core stability...very important for running I read. Nothing now for 2 days. Hey Ty's Mom, you are a runner! Shelly, ditto! I will be back in my London home next week and may be brave enough to run on Hampstead Heath instead of sticking to the treadmill. i will try to download onto my mobile as I don't have an MP3. Total technophobe. __________________ Cindy [b]It's not what you eat between Christmas and New Year that counts, it's what you eat between New Year and Christmas! Aug 15th 137 Aug 18th 134

12-04-2006, 08:15 AM	#203
gavinsmom MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,315 Gallery: gavinsmom Stats: 218(original) now 196/191/140 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 8/17/05...... restart... 11/12/07	Goodmorning everyone. Week 6 day 1 done! I have to say it was pretty easy after that 20 minute run on saturday. I am so pumped. I cant believe I have come this far, and not only am I doing it, but doing it successfully. Who would have ever thought I would become a runner. I love it. Shelly that is what I am gonna do when I am done with the program. I plan to run in a 5K this coming year, and I dont wanna be the last one in..... even if I was, it would still be cool just to complete it. Have a great day __________________ the greatest success is happiness....

11-28-2006, 06:54 AM	#181
gavinsmom MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,315 Gallery: gavinsmom Stats: 218(original) now 196/191/140 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 8/17/05...... restart... 11/12/07	Hey guys Just got back from my thanksgiving trip to arkansas. My father in law had a heart attack while we were there... so needless to say my exersize kinda didnt happen. I only did week 5 day 1........ so I am starting week 5 over today. I am back at home and everything has settled down so there is no reason that I cant jump right back in. I am actually looking forward to it.

11-29-2006, 08:56 AM	#183
gavinsmom MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,315 Gallery: gavinsmom Stats: 218(original) now 196/191/140 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 8/17/05...... restart... 11/12/07	ok finished week 5 day 1....... I am gonna get back into the groove.

11-29-2006, 09:56 AM	#184
Kissa MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 2,994 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	Did it! W1 day2.

11-29-2006, 10:05 AM	#186
ItsNot2L8 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,670 Gallery: ItsNot2L8 WOE: Atkins OWL	gavinsmom and Cindy! Week 7 Day 2 today, slow and steady! I even got up an hour early to do it because I had an appointment this morning.

11-29-2006, 02:30 PM	#187
Kissa MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 2,994 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	Shelly, if I ever get up an hour early to go running I will have to change my name! Beyond all my imagingings. You are just ace. Were you really as much a non-runner as I am?

11-29-2006, 03:30 PM	#189
gavinsmom MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,315 Gallery: gavinsmom Stats: 218(original) now 196/191/140 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 8/17/05...... restart... 11/12/07	shelly I just realized week 7 is running for 25 minutes non stop......... you go girl.

11-30-2006, 11:20 AM	#191
gavinsmom MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,315 Gallery: gavinsmom Stats: 218(original) now 196/191/140 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 8/17/05...... restart... 11/12/07	yeah kissa I am following you........ just posted on treadmill buddy thread...lol Just did week 5 day 2....... then kept walking till I hit 60 minutes.... went over 3 miles and burned 575 calories.

11-30-2006, 07:45 PM	#192
tymom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 727 Gallery: tymom Stats: Big/ not so big/ small WOE: Atkins Start Date: August (this time around)	Hi Ladies!! Just poppong in to say hello! just finished w8d2 and I am almost DONE!!! Then what? I am thinking one hour runner, also on the cool running website, basically getting you to the point where one of your weekly runs eventually gets to one hour! Frankly, I would be thrilled to speed up some and actually do 3 miles in 30 minutes (I am not even close).... BUT I just feel SO GOOD right now!! 28 minutes and I know it could have been 30-35 today!! Please, everyone, hang in there. This is an amazing program.

11-30-2006, 07:57 PM	#193
ItsNot2L8 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,670 Gallery: ItsNot2L8 WOE: Atkins OWL	Tymom, I'm right behind you, finishing Week 7 tomorrow. I was wondering the same thing, what to do at the end of it. I was thinking along the lines of increasing speed rather than time, I'm very slow and if I'm to run a 5K I need to pick it up a little. This really is a great program. Aside from the health benefits of getting some regular exercise, it's made me look at myself from a completely different angle.

11-30-2006, 08:07 PM	#194
tymom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 727 Gallery: tymom Stats: Big/ not so big/ small WOE: Atkins Start Date: August (this time around)	Hi itsnot2L8: WOW!!! You are doing so awesome! Our progress is pretty close as I re-read all the posts on this thread- fun to see how everyone has progressed!!! Gotta love it. I am excited to be "graduating" in just over a week!

12-01-2006, 05:59 AM	#195
ItsNot2L8 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,670 Gallery: ItsNot2L8 WOE: Atkins OWL	Week 7 complete! It's terribly cold and windy this morning. Two days ago I was warm jogging in shorts and a t-shirt, today was running pants, t-shirt, sweatshirt, and a fleece hat, and was still chilled. Next week I might be jogging in the snow...

12-01-2006, 10:18 AM	#196
spongeblonde Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Texas Posts: 419 Gallery: spongeblonde Stats: 129/115/definition WOE: Healthy/Smaller portions	Hi Everone! I just wanted to pop back in and say YAY!!! Congrats!!! You guys are doing great! You are almost finished! I am so excited for all of you! KUTGW and you will be there in no time! This is the first week that I have exercised. I did a walk on the treadmill Wednesday, rested Thursday then hit it again today. Today, I did about 40 min (walk slow, walk fast, run for 1 min, and repeat). I actually felt the effort when running for only a minute! It felt good to push thru and am sure I will build back up again if I continue to work. I am trying not to focus on not being able to run for 30 min anymore. -darlene-

12-02-2006, 11:56 AM	#198
gavinsmom MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,315 Gallery: gavinsmom Stats: 218(original) now 196/191/140 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 8/17/05...... restart... 11/12/07	Week 5 done! I ran for 20 minutes straight. At 10 minutes I was like ok I can do this, then when 16 rolled around I was like can I do this? But I was like I came to far to quit now. I am a runner!

12-02-2006, 03:09 PM	#200
gavinsmom MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,315 Gallery: gavinsmom Stats: 218(original) now 196/191/140 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 8/17/05...... restart... 11/12/07	Thanks Shelly. That is what I was thinking, I was just looking over week 6 thinking this is gonna be a cake walk......lol

12-03-2006, 10:50 AM	#201
tymom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 727 Gallery: tymom Stats: Big/ not so big/ small WOE: Atkins Start Date: August (this time around)	Morning! Just finished week 8 today. One more week and then I will start one hour runner, I guess.... Any input on that program?

12-04-2006, 06:22 AM	#202
ItsNot2L8 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,670 Gallery: ItsNot2L8 WOE: Atkins OWL	Good morning! Week 8 Day 1 done, it was 20 degrees, brrr! I'm still in disbelief that I'm jogging at all, let alone 28 minutes straight I think after Week 9 is done I'll keep going 30 minutes and work on increasing speed/distance for a month or two, then see how I feel about the one hour runner program.

12-04-2006, 04:53 PM	#204
canadiandina Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 959 Gallery: canadiandina Stats: 132/116/105	I am having such a hard time. I feel so discouraged I am able to do it for about half way then I get pain in my ankles (a burning pain?) and I feel like I can't do it anymore. How can I get past this? Can anyone tell me what speeds on the treadmill you were going at the first week?

12-04-2006, 05:57 PM	#207
ItsNot2L8 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,670 Gallery: ItsNot2L8 WOE: Atkins OWL	Hi, canadiandina - I'm sorry your having trouble with this. I can't answer for speed because I'm not using a treadmill, but so far I'm not pushing myself to go very fast, just to go. But for your earlier question, I go in the mornings on an empty stomach. Roll out of bed, let out the dog, change into jogging togs, grab the dog and MP3 player and go. Puppy gets half the credit for my success, he's turned out to be a pretty good running partner.