~~~Couch to 5K ~~~ Think you can't be a runner? Think again! - Page 13

desdemona · 08-28-2007, 06:45 PM

I'm slow too. Very slow. It takes me 8 minutes to go twice around the track

that means 2 miles would take me.... sec, math! 32 minutes! So yeah, im slower than you!

SunaBee · 08-29-2007, 08:20 AM

Hi Girls! It's been crazy busy, so I haven't had time to post, though thought I'd stop by for an update and to catch up with everyone.

I went from having ZERO pain in my calves and knees to HORRIBLE pain (for my last two runs). Talking to some experienced Marathon running friends of mine, it was suggested it's probably my shoes.

I was scheduled another run for yesterday, though I barely started and the pain was so intense, I pulled back and decided it was SMART to WAIT until I can look at shoes today and hopefulyl come home with a pair that'll be a good "fit" for me.

So, that's where I am now...

Hate to have to have put off yesterday's run, though I didn't want to create more pain that would increase the healing time needed.

I'm still on schedule. MY schedule.

nolagina · 08-29-2007, 08:30 AM

I repeated Week 4 this morning.... It was so hard, I don't know why.. I may be pushing myself too much.. I'm really trying to get to 2.5 miles per session... Did 2.25.

I have a question for you all: Do you do any cardio work on your "off " days? I run M,W,F but I also do HIIT on the elliptical so I'm concerned I may be overworking my legs, thighs, etc....

Thoughts?

desdemona · 08-29-2007, 08:31 AM

Sunabee, wow, where do you run? I was told running on the road or sidewalk could do that. Better to find a dirt road or rubber track me thinks. *hugs* was wondering where you ran off to!

desdemona · 08-29-2007, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nolagina

I repeated Week 4 this morning.... It was so hard, I don't know why.. I may be pushing myself too much.. I'm really trying to get to 2.5 miles per session... Did 2.25.

I have a question for you all: Do you do any cardio work on your "off " days? I run M,W,F but I also do HIIT on the elliptical so I'm concerned I may be overworking my legs, thighs, etc....

Thoughts?

My jogging days are tues/thurs/sat
On mon/wed I do elliptical for at least 30 minutes. Sometimes I do 10 minute warmup on stairmaster. On friday I do 45 minutes of cardio. I try 15 minutes of stairmaster, 30 on ellpitcal. Sunday is my 'off day'.

I def. do more cardio than just the couch to 5k. I added this to supplement my other cardio, not take the place of it.

Oh, I also do toning twice a week. On weeks where I really go hard on squats/lunges then my jogging is...oh I don't know. My legs feel better once I start jogging and they loosen up, but then get tight again quick.

SunaBee · 08-29-2007, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desdemona

Sunabee, wow, where do you run? I was told running on the road or sidewalk could do that. Better to find a dirt road or rubber track me thinks. *hugs* was wondering where you ran off to!

I just haven't had two seconds time to post on here. We have a lot going on, including working on building a greenhouse

, and starting back to school at the beginning of this week. I've today off and FINALLY a morning to myself, so I'm takign full advantage of it and posting here!...

Back to school clothes shoppin with the gys later today, so I'm hoping to find something shoe wise while we're out.

As for where I'm running... I'm running outdoors, road running.

I know that it's harder on your knees etc, though like I said I went from ZERO pain through ALL of this to INTENSE pain the last two runs, and talking to some experienced running friends, it shouldn't feel this way, even for outdoor running.

So, hopefully, a new pair of shoes will help. If not, I'm truly at a loss. I just know that I can't keep running like this.

If the new shoes don't help, then I *might* try to *work* my way through the pain and see if the intensity lessens over time.

Though from the sounds of it, the new shoes might be just what I need...

The shoes I've been wearing are made for running, though they are really old and the insoles literally wore right out of them....

desdemona · 08-29-2007, 08:41 AM

Where does it hurt? Maybe shin splints?

SunaBee · 08-29-2007, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desdemona

Where does it hurt? Maybe shin splints?

Nope, shins don't hurt at ALL.

My knees KILL me when I run, and my calves will start to hurt too.

It just all seems really unbelievable, with not experiencing ANY pain before this.....

My marathon running friend thinks that perhaps the pain in the calves is due to not hydrating properly... I am not so good at making sure I drink water..

desdemona · 08-29-2007, 08:58 AM

possible, i drink a bunch before I go, and stretching helps me a lot in terms of my calves as well.

I feel for ya girl, I'm liking jogging way too much, I'd be sad if I couldn't go anymore.

I made my own 'podcasts' with more current music

I love jogging and zoning out and listening to the music. It's all hot sexy stuff, reminding me where I want to be.

SunaBee · 08-29-2007, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desdemona

possible, i drink a bunch before I go, and stretching helps me a lot in terms of my calves as well.

I feel for ya girl, I'm liking jogging way too much, I'd be sad if I couldn't go anymore.

I made my own 'podcasts' with more current music

I love jogging and zoning out and listening to the music. It's all hot sexy stuff, reminding me where I want to be.

Yes, I'm LOVING running, so I've GOT to figure this out! I will, one way or another!

Love your idea of podcasts. That's the kind of music I listen to too, when I work out - though I haven't listened to anything yet while running.

I bought an mp3 player, and was really excited to load it up before running, though I discovered I can't run it off my desktop ( incompatible), though I can my laptop (which the power cord went out on, so doesn't work right now!)....

Hopefully I'll have that up and running soon. Especially for the bad weather days that I'll be running in the gym at work.

desdemona · 08-29-2007, 09:41 AM

I'll give you my 'lineup' lol

The Pussycat Dolls - 05 - Buttons.mp3
Sisqo TheThongSong.mp3
Rihanna - Good Girl Gone Bad - 05 - Shut Up And Drive.mp3
Dante - Miss California.mp3
112 - Peaches and Cream.mp3
Fergie - Glamourous.mp3
Nelly Furtado ft. Timbaland - Promiscuous.MP3
Shakira ft. Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie.MP3
Justin Timberlake - SexyBack.MP3
BlackEyedPeas-MyHumps.mp3
Buckcherry- Crazy *****.m

SunaBee · 08-29-2007, 03:14 PM

Thanks for the tips guys.

Naturally, as soon as I posted this, my internet went down for the
morning.

So I didn't get to see your replies before I had to go.

I took the boys back to school shopping, and ended up at a Nike Outlet, just to check out and see what they have...

I ended up buying two pairs, of the Alvord model (IV and III). They are cushioned with the maximun amount of stability and a wide toe box.

I had called Jenn with shoes in my hands, to ask how much bigger of a shoe then my normal street shoes I should look for. So, then I said, "Do you have ANY idea what size I wear NORMALLY?!"

I ended up bringing home 12s.

(And they are NOT too big....lol)

Btw Jenn, I asked two store employees - they surprisingly do not carry those kind of socks. 42 million pairs of cotton socks though!...

I ended up buying two pairs, because I think probably only ONE pair of these will be good for running, then it'll give me a sturdy pair of shoes for work too.

(They are actually a trail shoe, though I thought the extra stability and traction would be good out where I run)

SunaBee · 08-29-2007, 04:20 PM

Ok, here's my shoes - found these pics here online... The second pair are NOT that dark - it's the quality of the pic...

aloise · 08-29-2007, 07:19 PM

did week 2 day 2 today. then did a full body workout as I'm seeing the doctor tomorrow. feels good to be back!

Sunabee, I'm glad you found some good shoes! I tried a new pair of cross trainers that I got (from ebay). and even though they were fabulous walking with my friend (we walk for about an hour).. I like my running shoes better for this program. so.. I'm switching back to them after today.

hope this fixes the problem! If it doesn't, you should try posting over at the cool running boards.. bet they would know what to do.

Des, I like your music! good idea.. sexy music for motivation!

and you are right.. I must remember to stretch. I'm going to look those stretches up again.

SunaBee · 08-29-2007, 07:48 PM

Ohmygoshhhhh... I am a hot sweaty mess.

I just did Week 4 Workout 1

I can't believe I finished it.

My knees and calves were still sore, though I'm pretty sure it's from the injury already caused by wearing such poor shoes. Least that's what I'm *thinking* now.

Wow.

Ibuprofen please. And a SHOWER.

I'm SO proud. Tonight's run was HARD.

First week to do MORE running then walking.

Wow.

Here's Week 4:

Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:

5 min. warm up, then:

* Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
* Walk 1/8 mile (or 90 seconds)
* Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
* Walk 1/4 mile (or 2-1/2 minutes)
* Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
* Walk 1/8 mile (or 90 seconds)
* Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)

desdemona · 08-29-2007, 08:55 PM

Good job girl! Week 4 I thought it rocked

JazzyV · 08-30-2007, 05:33 AM

SunaBee: I hope the new shoes help. I read about shoes on different running sites, and decided to go to a running shop to get fitted, even though I had a good pair of New Balance shoes. I pronate a lot. They watched me walk and also had me walk in different shoes. I ended up with Brooks Addiction 7, which has some of the highest anti-pronation built in, and they also put an extra insole in (Superfeet) which helps keep my foot straight. It's definitely worth it to protect yourself from injury. They also recommend new shoes every 600 or so miles as the cushioning gets worn down.

Jazzy

SunaBee · 08-30-2007, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desdemona

Good job girl! Week 4 I thought it rocked

Thanks Des!!!! Actually it wasn't *hard* from a stanima stand point - my breathing was REALLY good - just with this risidual pain, THAT made it hard! From a breathign standpoint the run RAWKED and I was REALLY surprised!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JazzyV

SunaBee: I hope the new shoes help. I read about shoes on different running sites, and decided to go to a running shop to get fitted, even though I had a good pair of New Balance shoes. I pronate a lot. They watched me walk and also had me walk in different shoes. I ended up with Brooks Addiction 7, which has some of the highest anti-pronation built in, and they also put an extra insole in (Superfeet) which helps keep my foot straight. It's definitely worth it to protect yourself from injury. They also recommend new shoes every 600 or so miles as the cushioning gets worn down.

Jazzy

Jazzy I looked around my area for a running store, and had a hard time coming up with anything, and didn't want to wait to get back into my running. Come Christmas, if I'm still hitting it strong then maybe I'd pursue looking further and have my feet tested to get a really NICE shoe.

New shoes every 600 miles? At this rate, I should be covered for a while...lol

desdemona · 08-30-2007, 07:15 AM

Today is week 5 day 2 for me. Should be easy though

aloise · 08-30-2007, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desdemona

Today is week 5 day 2 for me. Should be easy though

did you ever think you would be saying that?

desdemona · 08-30-2007, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aloise

did you ever think you would be saying that?

Lol, no....no idea why this is so much easier now. I can only assume from losing weight so fast my muscles are used to carrying around a heavier me.

I remember trying to jog in highschool was a lot more painful!

Salamander · 08-30-2007, 03:52 PM

Complete W5 D2. I did the first 8 minutes fine but got too hot so on the last one, I ran 4 minutes, walked one min, ran 4. I think I'm pretty sensitive to the heat, and I wear a baseball cap to protect my face from the sun, but it makes me too hot. I am going to get a visor and see if that helps.

Des, I did warmup stretches and after my first running interval and I think it helped, so thanks!!!

Sally

desdemona · 08-30-2007, 04:04 PM

I'm gonna do week 5 day 2 tonight

JazzyV · 08-30-2007, 06:53 PM

Week 8, Day 2 is done. It's hot here and humid, yuk. I ran 30 minutes rather than the 27 called for, but I stopped for about 1 minute to walk a couple of times. My legs get heavy and tired. But I'm doing this after working all day, and with the heat, that doesn't help.

Good job everyone!

Jazzy

08-29-2007, 08:20 AM	#362 (permalink)
SunaBee Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 19,323 Gallery: SunaBee WOE: LC - Countdown to Graduation!	Hi Girls! It's been crazy busy, so I haven't had time to post, though thought I'd stop by for an update and to catch up with everyone. I went from having ZERO pain in my calves and knees to HORRIBLE pain (for my last two runs). Talking to some experienced Marathon running friends of mine, it was suggested it's probably my shoes. I was scheduled another run for yesterday, though I barely started and the pain was so intense, I pulled back and decided it was SMART to WAIT until I can look at shoes today and hopefulyl come home with a pair that'll be a good "fit" for me. So, that's where I am now... Hate to have to have put off yesterday's run, though I didn't want to create more pain that would increase the healing time needed. I'm still on schedule. MY schedule. __________________ YOUR choices. YOUR actions. YOUR life. Don't ask for a light load, but rather ask for a strong back.- Anonymous Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are.When I hear somebody sigh, "Life is hard," I am always tempted to ask, "Compared to what?" - Sydney J. Harris "I think I'll try defying gravity, and you can't pull me down." Yessss????

08-29-2007, 07:19 PM	#374 (permalink)
aloise Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Posts: 404 Gallery: aloise Stats: eeek!/sigh../Yeah!!! WOE: low glycemic load; real food Start Date: Aug 1, 2007	did week 2 day 2 today. then did a full body workout as I'm seeing the doctor tomorrow. feels good to be back! Sunabee, I'm glad you found some good shoes! I tried a new pair of cross trainers that I got (from ebay). and even though they were fabulous walking with my friend (we walk for about an hour).. I like my running shoes better for this program. so.. I'm switching back to them after today. hope this fixes the problem! If it doesn't, you should try posting over at the cool running boards.. bet they would know what to do. Des, I like your music! good idea.. sexy music for motivation! and you are right.. I must remember to stretch. I'm going to look those stretches up again. __________________ Stray Cat Strut midyear resolution challenge 30 to lose / 6 lost / 24 to go Couch to 5K: Week 7 Last edited by aloise : 08-29-2007 at 07:20 PM.

08-28-2007, 06:45 PM	#361 (permalink)
desdemona Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 3,328 Gallery: desdemona Stats: 387/190.2/174 WOE: most like stage 2 atkins (I eat some fruit) Start Date: April 3, 2007	I'm slow too. Very slow. It takes me 8 minutes to go twice around the track that means 2 miles would take me.... sec, math! 32 minutes! So yeah, im slower than you!

08-29-2007, 08:30 AM	#363 (permalink)
nolagina Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dallas and then where? Posts: 961 Gallery: nolagina Stats: 236/169/140 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: December 2006	I repeated Week 4 this morning.... It was so hard, I don't know why.. I may be pushing myself too much.. I'm really trying to get to 2.5 miles per session... Did 2.25. I have a question for you all: Do you do any cardio work on your "off " days? I run M,W,F but I also do HIIT on the elliptical so I'm concerned I may be overworking my legs, thighs, etc.... Thoughts?

08-29-2007, 08:31 AM	#364 (permalink)
desdemona Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 3,328 Gallery: desdemona Stats: 387/190.2/174 WOE: most like stage 2 atkins (I eat some fruit) Start Date: April 3, 2007	Sunabee, wow, where do you run? I was told running on the road or sidewalk could do that. Better to find a dirt road or rubber track me thinks. hugs was wondering where you ran off to!

08-29-2007, 08:41 AM	#367 (permalink)
desdemona Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 3,328 Gallery: desdemona Stats: 387/190.2/174 WOE: most like stage 2 atkins (I eat some fruit) Start Date: April 3, 2007	Where does it hurt? Maybe shin splints?

08-29-2007, 08:58 AM	#369 (permalink)
desdemona Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 3,328 Gallery: desdemona Stats: 387/190.2/174 WOE: most like stage 2 atkins (I eat some fruit) Start Date: April 3, 2007	possible, i drink a bunch before I go, and stretching helps me a lot in terms of my calves as well. I feel for ya girl, I'm liking jogging way too much, I'd be sad if I couldn't go anymore. I made my own 'podcasts' with more current music I love jogging and zoning out and listening to the music. It's all hot sexy stuff, reminding me where I want to be.

08-29-2007, 09:41 AM	#371 (permalink)
desdemona Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 3,328 Gallery: desdemona Stats: 387/190.2/174 WOE: most like stage 2 atkins (I eat some fruit) Start Date: April 3, 2007	I'll give you my 'lineup' lol The Pussycat Dolls - 05 - Buttons.mp3 Sisqo TheThongSong.mp3 Rihanna - Good Girl Gone Bad - 05 - Shut Up And Drive.mp3 Dante - Miss California.mp3 112 - Peaches and Cream.mp3 Fergie - Glamourous.mp3 Nelly Furtado ft. Timbaland - Promiscuous.MP3 Shakira ft. Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie.MP3 Justin Timberlake - SexyBack.MP3 BlackEyedPeas-MyHumps.mp3 Buckcherry- Crazy *****.m

08-29-2007, 03:14 PM	#372 (permalink)
SunaBee Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 19,323 Gallery: SunaBee WOE: LC - Countdown to Graduation!	Thanks for the tips guys. Naturally, as soon as I posted this, my internet went down for the morning. So I didn't get to see your replies before I had to go. I took the boys back to school shopping, and ended up at a Nike Outlet, just to check out and see what they have... I ended up buying two pairs, of the Alvord model (IV and III). They are cushioned with the maximun amount of stability and a wide toe box. I had called Jenn with shoes in my hands, to ask how much bigger of a shoe then my normal street shoes I should look for. So, then I said, "Do you have ANY idea what size I wear NORMALLY?!" I ended up bringing home 12s. (And they are NOT too big....lol) Btw Jenn, I asked two store employees - they surprisingly do not carry those kind of socks. 42 million pairs of cotton socks though!... I ended up buying two pairs, because I think probably only ONE pair of these will be good for running, then it'll give me a sturdy pair of shoes for work too. (They are actually a trail shoe, though I thought the extra stability and traction would be good out where I run)

08-29-2007, 04:20 PM	#373 (permalink)
SunaBee Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 19,323 Gallery: SunaBee WOE: LC - Countdown to Graduation!	Ok, here's my shoes - found these pics here online... The second pair are NOT that dark - it's the quality of the pic...

08-29-2007, 07:48 PM	#375 (permalink)
SunaBee Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 19,323 Gallery: SunaBee WOE: LC - Countdown to Graduation!	Ohmygoshhhhh... I am a hot sweaty mess. I just did Week 4 Workout 1 I can't believe I finished it. My knees and calves were still sore, though I'm pretty sure it's from the injury already caused by wearing such poor shoes. Least that's what I'm thinking now. Wow. Ibuprofen please. And a SHOWER. I'm SO proud. Tonight's run was HARD. First week to do MORE running then walking. Wow. Here's Week 4: Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then: 5 min. warm up, then: * Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes) * Walk 1/8 mile (or 90 seconds) * Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes) * Walk 1/4 mile (or 2-1/2 minutes) * Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes) * Walk 1/8 mile (or 90 seconds) * Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)

08-29-2007, 08:55 PM	#376 (permalink)
desdemona Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 3,328 Gallery: desdemona Stats: 387/190.2/174 WOE: most like stage 2 atkins (I eat some fruit) Start Date: April 3, 2007	Good job girl! Week 4 I thought it rocked

08-30-2007, 05:33 AM	#377 (permalink)
JazzyV Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: PA Posts: 7,099 Gallery: JazzyV Stats: 268/181.0/149.5 WOE: Low Glycemic Carbs/Low Fat Start Date: 5/14/00	SunaBee: I hope the new shoes help. I read about shoes on different running sites, and decided to go to a running shop to get fitted, even though I had a good pair of New Balance shoes. I pronate a lot. They watched me walk and also had me walk in different shoes. I ended up with Brooks Addiction 7, which has some of the highest anti-pronation built in, and they also put an extra insole in (Superfeet) which helps keep my foot straight. It's definitely worth it to protect yourself from injury. They also recommend new shoes every 600 or so miles as the cushioning gets worn down. Jazzy

08-30-2007, 07:15 AM	#379 (permalink)
desdemona Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 3,328 Gallery: desdemona Stats: 387/190.2/174 WOE: most like stage 2 atkins (I eat some fruit) Start Date: April 3, 2007	Today is week 5 day 2 for me. Should be easy though

08-30-2007, 03:52 PM	#382 (permalink)
Salamander Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ravensdale, WA Posts: 193 Gallery: Salamander Stats: 120/113/110- 5'1" WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restarted Feb 08	Complete W5 D2. I did the first 8 minutes fine but got too hot so on the last one, I ran 4 minutes, walked one min, ran 4. I think I'm pretty sensitive to the heat, and I wear a baseball cap to protect my face from the sun, but it makes me too hot. I am going to get a visor and see if that helps. Des, I did warmup stretches and after my first running interval and I think it helped, so thanks!!! Sally

08-30-2007, 04:04 PM	#383 (permalink)
desdemona Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 3,328 Gallery: desdemona Stats: 387/190.2/174 WOE: most like stage 2 atkins (I eat some fruit) Start Date: April 3, 2007	I'm gonna do week 5 day 2 tonight

08-30-2007, 06:53 PM	#384 (permalink)
JazzyV Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: PA Posts: 7,099 Gallery: JazzyV Stats: 268/181.0/149.5 WOE: Low Glycemic Carbs/Low Fat Start Date: 5/14/00	Week 8, Day 2 is done. It's hot here and humid, yuk. I ran 30 minutes rather than the 27 called for, but I stopped for about 1 minute to walk a couple of times. My legs get heavy and tired. But I'm doing this after working all day, and with the heat, that doesn't help. Good job everyone! Jazzy