C25K? - Page 9

gavinsmom · 12-12-2006, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenadlite

Well I completed week 1 last night. So far so good, but I'm using the treadmill and I'm worried when it comes to the long runs of 30 minutes I will get bored. You guys are all doing great and I love having this thread b/c it keeps me accountable.

I just make sure that when I do it( I do it on the treadmill, have a 3yr. old) I am watching something I am interested in. The time goes by faster that way.. I am looking forward to being able to do it outside some too though...

ItsNot2L8 · 12-12-2006, 11:49 AM

I could never read on the treadmill, had to watch TV with the volume way up, and didn't like that much either. Not that outside is that much more interesting, but MP3 player helps immensely. Once I'm done with C25K podcasts, I've got an audiobook I'll try and this weekend I'm going to set up a music playlist that'll keep me going at a decent pace.

Great job, Cindy and Jenadlite! Honestly, before you know it you'll be sitting here at week 9 saying wow, I did it!

Gavinsmom, I don't have the program with me, but it starts out with jogging 30 minutes 3X/week for three weeks, then starts adding minutes.

What makes this easier for you? For me, the top three things are

Good quality, well-fitting running shoes.

MP3 player, both for podcasts signaling when to jog and when to walk; and so I don't get totally bored.

Routine, MWF mornings rain or shine, as long as my legs will carry me. I almost got off the routine yesterday, and knowing myself the further I get from any routine the harder it is to get back into it.

gavinsmom · 12-12-2006, 12:07 PM

Shelly for me ........ I like walking on the treadmill...... I never really liked walking outside for some reason. But now that I do it on the treadmill all the time, I kinda wanna do it outside. But for me, with hubby working all the time and having a 3yr. old, this makes it easy for me. I do however want to start doing it outside at least a day a week. I am sure running outside is much different, nothing to make you keep going, and I am planning on running a 5K next year, so outside would be good....lol

What keeps me going........ definitely a routine.... definitely..

Another thing is just proving to myself that I can do it....... has been a biggie.

Other than that.............what keeps me going is just that..... keeping going!

gavinsmom · 12-12-2006, 12:09 PM

Yeah shelly, I have read the one hour runner thing.......... that is why I was wondering if Tymom was gonna do the 30 minutes for a few weeks like it says... I couldnt remember exactly how many minutes you run the first week after the 3 weeks are up...
Looks like a good program....... and very structured like C25K which I need!

tymom · 12-12-2006, 05:29 PM

HI!!! I am starting a One Hour runner thread... just did w1d1!

Will keep checking in here though.. Keep it up it is so FINE to have completed c25k...

tymom · 12-12-2006, 05:30 PM

And the first 3 weeks are 30 minutes 3x/week, so sort of hanging there for awhile after c25k before moving up the length of any of the runs.

Oh for FLATNESS and a slight downhill slope...

ItsNot2L8 · 12-12-2006, 07:32 PM

Tymom! I've subscribed to your thread, I'll be joining you there soon.

Does that mean you're running hills too? Mine are very gentle slopes, at least it seems that way driving down the street... jogging up them is another story...

tymom · 12-12-2006, 08:03 PM

Shelly: Um, not really hills, but more like slopes. I swear I never paid much attention to the subtle inclines but now I am always scoping it out. The loop I run is ok, not too hilly (I live in a hilly area in SoCal), but I can sure can tell when it is sloping down instead of up!!

ItsNot2L8 · 12-13-2006, 08:09 AM

Week 9 Day 2 done

My hills aren't really hills either, just very gentle slopes, expect for one hill going back up the street to my house. It's short but steep, and I can't run up it yet, it's a challenge to walk. So Monday and today I turned around and backtracked so I wouldn't hit it in the last two minutes, and both times Pup sat his 100 lbs down in the street and looked very confused. I could almost read his mind - "We're almost home, what are you doing, where are we going, why why why??"

gavinsmom · 12-13-2006, 01:30 PM

Hey ladies.......... did week 7 day 2 earlier today....

Everyone is doing so great.......... keep it up gals!

Kissa · 12-14-2006, 05:00 AM

Won't bore you with the details as some may have seen it elsewhere BUT it easier to to do Week 3 Day 2 without a hangover. However I did it

I am trying to run once a week outside. Saturday morning it is. I still haven't downloaded the podcast. How do I find it again?

The slopes are what really make a difference. I have wondered about entering a slight incline on the treadmill. Any views?

Love the picture of your puzzled pooch

I'm off to look at your new thread Tymom...and to dream.

ItsNot2L8 · 12-14-2006, 05:36 AM

Cindy, google robert ullrey training mixes and his page should be the first one, click on the Podcasts tab. It really helps, especially in the early weeks when there's more alternation between jogging and walking.

With a hangover! I've been all proud of myself for doing it in the cold and rain, but wow.

gavinsmom, you're almost there, only seven more runs until you graduate!

You who are just starting are as much an inspiration to me as you who have (or are nearly) completed. I know how tempting it is to wait just one more day to get on the track or treadmill, and every day you don't give in to that urge is a success. Keep it up, you'll be so glad you did!

Jenadlite · 12-14-2006, 11:58 AM

Hi everyone. Did d1/w2 yesterday. Was a little harder than week 1 but I'm looking forward to my next workout.

gavinsmom · 12-14-2006, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenadlite

Hi everyone. Did d1/w2 yesterday. Was a little harder than week 1 but I'm looking forward to my next workout.

You go girl!

ItsNot2L8 · 12-14-2006, 05:31 PM

Good for you, Jenadlite!

Kissa · 12-15-2006, 05:37 AM

Well done Jenadlite!

ItsNot2L8 · 12-15-2006, 07:55 AM

Couch to 5K Week 9 Day 3

I'll start the One Hour Runner first thing Monday morning.

Can you believe I did it? It seems strange to me. I'm in my forties, still a good 35 lbs overweight, definitely not the athletic type. And yet here I am!

Kissa · 12-15-2006, 09:18 AM

Shelly is a real live runner!

YAY!!![

Jenadlite · 12-15-2006, 09:19 AM

Good job Shelly. Can't wait until I'm where you're at. You should be very proud! I'll be seeing you guys in the one hour runner eventually.

gavinsmom · 12-15-2006, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsNot2L8

Couch to 5K Week 9 Day 3

I'll start the One Hour Runner first thing Monday morning.

Can you believe I did it? It seems strange to me. I'm in my forties, still a good 35 lbs overweight, definitely not the athletic type. And yet here I am!

I am gonna have to get my run in later this evening... I am so tierd, just got back from a job interview( that went very well by the way) and I was up with my 3yr. old all night last night.... she is not sick or anything, she just didnt want to go to sleep....LOl
So needless to say a nap is in my plans for this afternoon.

Kissa · 12-16-2006, 02:42 AM

Beautiful morning on Hampstead Heath and i completed week 3!

Second 3 minute run seemed hard as i was on a bit of an uppy bit...nearly turned around to make it a downy bit.

See you.

ItsNot2L8 · 12-16-2006, 06:20 AM

Cindy, you're a third of the way through it! Keep up the good work

tymom · 12-16-2006, 07:59 AM

Go Kissa!! Congrats Shelly!!

I love the "downy bits" and connive to have more in my route!

tymom · 12-16-2006, 08:00 AM

Go Cindy! Congrats Shelly!

I love the "downy bits" and connive to have more in my route!

OOPS SORRY FOR DOUBLE POST

sugarless4life · 12-16-2006, 04:29 PM

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Can you believe I did it? It seems strange to me. I'm in my forties, still a good 35 lbs overweight, definitely not the athletic type. And yet here I am!

Strange or not, YOU ARE DOING IT!!!

Talk to me, the one who just turned 51 and who ran 17 1/2 miles today!

YES, IT IS POSSIBLE!!!

Betty

ItsNot2L8 · 12-16-2006, 05:29 PM

Betty, you are my inspiration!

ItsNot2L8 · 12-18-2006, 12:22 PM

I have a question for you who run (or walk or jog or sit on the couch) and have a RAZR or other device with a USB miniport or bluetooth.... Podcasts were a big part of making it through C25K, and I started One Hour Runner today

, but my earbuds keep falling out. They're the cheap ones that came with the RAZR, the wire is already loose and one of the foam bits is torn up from me jamming it in my ear to try to keep it from falling out

Any recommendations for wireless/bluetooth vs. wired earbuds? I'm liking the wireless idea but need something that wouldn't fall off in the street. Wired would be OK if I could keep them in my ears. I tried no phones at all today, and although I don't have a super-sensitive ear for sound quality, it was tinny.

TIA!

12-12-2006, 11:49 AM	#242
ItsNot2L8 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,797 Gallery: ItsNot2L8 WOE: Atkins OWL	I could never read on the treadmill, had to watch TV with the volume way up, and didn't like that much either. Not that outside is that much more interesting, but MP3 player helps immensely. Once I'm done with C25K podcasts, I've got an audiobook I'll try and this weekend I'm going to set up a music playlist that'll keep me going at a decent pace. Great job, Cindy and Jenadlite! Honestly, before you know it you'll be sitting here at week 9 saying wow, I did it! Gavinsmom, I don't have the program with me, but it starts out with jogging 30 minutes 3X/week for three weeks, then starts adding minutes. What makes this easier for you? For me, the top three things are Good quality, well-fitting running shoes. MP3 player, both for podcasts signaling when to jog and when to walk; and so I don't get totally bored. Routine, MWF mornings rain or shine, as long as my legs will carry me. I almost got off the routine yesterday, and knowing myself the further I get from any routine the harder it is to get back into it. __________________ ~Shelly~ Not many people try to get into the circus this way. ~Edwin Astwood

12-12-2006, 12:07 PM	#243
gavinsmom MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,328 Gallery: gavinsmom Stats: 205.8/199/140 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 9/22/08	Shelly for me ........ I like walking on the treadmill...... I never really liked walking outside for some reason. But now that I do it on the treadmill all the time, I kinda wanna do it outside. But for me, with hubby working all the time and having a 3yr. old, this makes it easy for me. I do however want to start doing it outside at least a day a week. I am sure running outside is much different, nothing to make you keep going, and I am planning on running a 5K next year, so outside would be good....lol What keeps me going........ definitely a routine.... definitely.. Another thing is just proving to myself that I can do it....... has been a biggie. Other than that.............what keeps me going is just that..... keeping going! __________________ the greatest success is happiness....

12-14-2006, 05:00 AM	#251
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,065 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	Won't bore you with the details as some may have seen it elsewhere BUT it easier to to do Week 3 Day 2 without a hangover. However I did it I am trying to run once a week outside. Saturday morning it is. I still haven't downloaded the podcast. How do I find it again? The slopes are what really make a difference. I have wondered about entering a slight incline on the treadmill. Any views? Love the picture of your puzzled pooch I'm off to look at your new thread Tymom...and to dream. __________________ Cindy It's not what you eat between Christmas and New Year that counts, it's what you eat between New Year and Christmas! Sept 2nd 136 Sept 23rd, after holiday, 133

12-15-2006, 07:55 AM	#257
ItsNot2L8 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,797 Gallery: ItsNot2L8 WOE: Atkins OWL	I did it! Couch to 5K Week 9 Day 3 I'll start the One Hour Runner first thing Monday morning. Can you believe I did it? It seems strange to me. I'm in my forties, still a good 35 lbs overweight, definitely not the athletic type. And yet here I am!

12-12-2006, 12:09 PM	#244
gavinsmom MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,328 Gallery: gavinsmom Stats: 205.8/199/140 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 9/22/08	Yeah shelly, I have read the one hour runner thing.......... that is why I was wondering if Tymom was gonna do the 30 minutes for a few weeks like it says... I couldnt remember exactly how many minutes you run the first week after the 3 weeks are up... Looks like a good program....... and very structured like C25K which I need!

12-12-2006, 05:29 PM	#245
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!!! I am starting a One Hour runner thread... just did w1d1! Will keep checking in here though.. Keep it up it is so FINE to have completed c25k...

12-12-2006, 05:30 PM	#246
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)	And the first 3 weeks are 30 minutes 3x/week, so sort of hanging there for awhile after c25k before moving up the length of any of the runs. Oh for FLATNESS and a slight downhill slope...

12-12-2006, 07:32 PM	#247
ItsNot2L8 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,797 Gallery: ItsNot2L8 WOE: Atkins OWL	Tymom! I've subscribed to your thread, I'll be joining you there soon. Does that mean you're running hills too? Mine are very gentle slopes, at least it seems that way driving down the street... jogging up them is another story...

12-12-2006, 08:03 PM	#248
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)	Shelly: Um, not really hills, but more like slopes. I swear I never paid much attention to the subtle inclines but now I am always scoping it out. The loop I run is ok, not too hilly (I live in a hilly area in SoCal), but I can sure can tell when it is sloping down instead of up!!

12-13-2006, 08:09 AM	#249
ItsNot2L8 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,797 Gallery: ItsNot2L8 WOE: Atkins OWL	Week 9 Day 2 done My hills aren't really hills either, just very gentle slopes, expect for one hill going back up the street to my house. It's short but steep, and I can't run up it yet, it's a challenge to walk. So Monday and today I turned around and backtracked so I wouldn't hit it in the last two minutes, and both times Pup sat his 100 lbs down in the street and looked very confused. I could almost read his mind - "We're almost home, what are you doing, where are we going, why why why??"

12-13-2006, 01:30 PM	#250
gavinsmom MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,328 Gallery: gavinsmom Stats: 205.8/199/140 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 9/22/08	Hey ladies.......... did week 7 day 2 earlier today.... Everyone is doing so great.......... keep it up gals!

12-14-2006, 05:36 AM	#252
ItsNot2L8 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,797 Gallery: ItsNot2L8 WOE: Atkins OWL	Cindy, google robert ullrey training mixes and his page should be the first one, click on the Podcasts tab. It really helps, especially in the early weeks when there's more alternation between jogging and walking. With a hangover! I've been all proud of myself for doing it in the cold and rain, but wow. gavinsmom, you're almost there, only seven more runs until you graduate! You who are just starting are as much an inspiration to me as you who have (or are nearly) completed. I know how tempting it is to wait just one more day to get on the track or treadmill, and every day you don't give in to that urge is a success. Keep it up, you'll be so glad you did!

12-14-2006, 11:58 AM	#253
Jenadlite Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 459 Gallery: Jenadlite Stats: 189.5/158(1st goal, yay!!)/150 new goal WOE: Lowcarb Start Date: Nov 10, 2006	Hi everyone. Did d1/w2 yesterday. Was a little harder than week 1 but I'm looking forward to my next workout.

12-14-2006, 05:31 PM	#255
ItsNot2L8 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,797 Gallery: ItsNot2L8 WOE: Atkins OWL	Good for you, Jenadlite!

12-15-2006, 05:37 AM	#256
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,065 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	Well done Jenadlite!

12-15-2006, 09:18 AM	#258
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,065 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 is a real live runner! YAY!!![

12-15-2006, 09:19 AM	#259
Jenadlite Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 459 Gallery: Jenadlite Stats: 189.5/158(1st goal, yay!!)/150 new goal WOE: Lowcarb Start Date: Nov 10, 2006	Good job Shelly. Can't wait until I'm where you're at. You should be very proud! I'll be seeing you guys in the one hour runner eventually.

12-16-2006, 02:42 AM	#261
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,065 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	Beautiful morning on Hampstead Heath and i completed week 3! Second 3 minute run seemed hard as i was on a bit of an uppy bit...nearly turned around to make it a downy bit. See you.

12-16-2006, 06:20 AM	#262
ItsNot2L8 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,797 Gallery: ItsNot2L8 WOE: Atkins OWL	Cindy, you're a third of the way through it! Keep up the good work

12-16-2006, 07:59 AM	#263
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)	Go Kissa!! Congrats Shelly!! I love the "downy bits" and connive to have more in my route!

12-16-2006, 08:00 AM	#264
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)	Go Cindy! Congrats Shelly! I love the "downy bits" and connive to have more in my route! OOPS SORRY FOR DOUBLE POST

12-16-2006, 05:29 PM	#266
ItsNot2L8 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,797 Gallery: ItsNot2L8 WOE: Atkins OWL	Betty, you are my inspiration!

12-18-2006, 12:22 PM	#267
ItsNot2L8 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,797 Gallery: ItsNot2L8 WOE: Atkins OWL	I have a question for you who run (or walk or jog or sit on the couch) and have a RAZR or other device with a USB miniport or bluetooth.... Podcasts were a big part of making it through C25K, and I started One Hour Runner today , but my earbuds keep falling out. They're the cheap ones that came with the RAZR, the wire is already loose and one of the foam bits is torn up from me jamming it in my ear to try to keep it from falling out Any recommendations for wireless/bluetooth vs. wired earbuds? I'm liking the wireless idea but need something that wouldn't fall off in the street. Wired would be OK if I could keep them in my ears. I tried no phones at all today, and although I don't have a super-sensitive ear for sound quality, it was tinny. TIA!

12-18-2006, 02:04 PM	#268
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)