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seriouschick · 05-02-2008, 07:44 AM

Today will be W2D3 for me. I'm looking forward to it! Next week (W3) makes me a little nervous, but we shall see.

Happy running everyone!

jeepifer · 05-02-2008, 09:10 AM

W2D3 for me! I am looking forward to seeing what week 3 will bring.

GME · 05-03-2008, 09:53 AM

W4D1 this morning. I was feelin it and moving pretty slow there at the end, but I did it.

seriouschick · 05-04-2008, 12:16 PM

W3D1 complete! I felt really strong until the last 60 seconds of the final run.

But I didn't stop and I feel so accomplished.

And the best thing? My shins and knees haven't bothered me at all.

Looking forward to my Tuesday run -- W3D2.

Cyard · 05-04-2008, 12:19 PM

Just did W2D1. It was tough, but I finished Yay! I have to learn not to make my route such that I'm running up hill on the last run, though!

jeepifer · 05-07-2008, 04:46 PM

Wow, quiet here.

Did w3d1 today. Felt good but I was taking it easy. Will try to kick it up a teensy notch for d2.

Cyard · 05-07-2008, 04:53 PM

I think i've sort of overdone it. I am redoing week 1 with a friend of mine at work. So, Monday and today we ran week 1. However, Sunday and Tuesday, I ran week 2. My ankle is really hurting now

I'm going to rest tomorrow and run the last of week 1 on Friday then play the weekend by ear.

jeepifer: How was week3? For some reason it scares me!

jeepifer · 05-07-2008, 04:57 PM

cyard, I thought it was scary but it actually was okay! It's nice to have fewer "intervals" too!

Cyard · 05-07-2008, 04:58 PM

That's what I was surprised I liked about week 2, less intervals.

I posted this question in the general exercise forum, but what do you all think about running shoes. How important are they? I'm running right now on my payless tennis shoes, but I'm thinking about investing in some good running shoes.

GME · 05-07-2008, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyard

I posted this question in the general exercise forum, but what do you all think about running shoes. How important are they? I'm running right now on my payless tennis shoes, but I'm thinking about investing in some good running shoes.

I tried C25K about a year and a half ago and got shin splints and sore knees. I was running in broken down walking shoes. I started in the same shoes this time and my big toes went numb. I got some nice Addidas shoes and I have no pains at all now.

I'm on week 4 now and can't believe I am running a total of 16 minutes with two 5 min straight runs

. I can't believe how much my endurance has improved overall too. I was talking and walking up some stairs with someone the other day and didn't even begin to lose my breath.

Joy66 · 05-07-2008, 09:17 PM

Gina,

You are so right about shoes. My Y director suggested I get some cross trainers, because I have weak ankles. I'm not doing the C25K yet, but I'm doing a program that is a little less intense. Tomorrow will be my first day in my new cross trainers. I can't wait to see how they do!!

jeepifer · 05-08-2008, 05:31 AM

I just got new shoes, and I can't believe how much better I feel. My legs and feet aren't as sore and it feels easier to run.

Also, for the first pair, I highly suggest going to a reputable running store for a good fit.

Bluqq · 05-08-2008, 01:00 PM

Knock Knock

I just did my first lap of C25K!
week one, day one!

Will this really get easier at some point? LOL

Cyard · 05-08-2008, 01:04 PM

Yes, it will....then you still start week 2. LOL Seriously, though, hang in there, you'll love it!

Bluqq · 05-08-2008, 01:06 PM

LOL
thanks
I picked the first humid day of the year here in NY to start this of course

My legs are like jello!

seriouschick · 05-08-2008, 03:52 PM

Just completed W3D3 today and I felt great!

I can't believe I'm running and actually enjoying it.

Saturday will begin W4 for me and I'm excited about the challenge!

jeepifer · 05-09-2008, 01:35 PM

W3D2 for me after work today. Can't wait! I can't believe how much I look forward to this now!

Cyard, you still with us? How are you doing?

Cyard · 05-09-2008, 01:41 PM

I'm here! I'm doing well. Finished my week 1 redo today, and have been running week 2 in between. I know that's off program, but a friend wanted to start the program and so I did week 1 over with her. I'm loving it!

GME · 05-10-2008, 12:17 PM

Week 4 Day 3 for me today! I think I'm going to add a couple more days to week 4. I didn't run for several days straight this week and feel like I backtracked a little.

seriouschick · 05-11-2008, 04:26 PM

Week 4, Day 1 for me today...and man was it tough! I made it through, but that last 60 seconds was killin' me! I think the jump from week 3 to week 4 is big. Do-able, but big!

ab1ht · 05-12-2008, 06:08 AM

As an accompaniment to the C25K, this is a really good book that I've started reading.

Amazon.com: The Courage To Start: A Guide To Running for Your Life: John "The Penguin" Bingham: Books

You can probably find it at the library or pick it up for less than a buck at amazon. The author also writes a regular column for Runner's World. He's hilarious!

Anyone else here read this?

-Paul

jeepifer · 05-12-2008, 08:27 AM

I have w3d3 to go today, then might start w4 on Weds. Or maybe stick the rest of the week at w3. Not sure yet...

GME · 05-13-2008, 06:11 AM

Week 4 Day 4 (I added an extra day) done! The tide was in and I ran in soft sand and it was tough! I'm starting week 5 on Wednesday.

Cyard · 05-13-2008, 11:52 AM

Well, I bought a jogging stroller today

Yay!! Now,the baby (Ok, he's 18 months, but he's still MY baby) can come with me! However, I bet it's going to be much harder to run pushing him. Do any of you gals/guys run pushing a stroller?

seriouschick · 05-14-2008, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ab1ht

As an accompaniment to the C25K, this is a really good book that I've started reading.

Amazon.com: The Courage To Start: A Guide To Running for Your Life: John "The Penguin" Bingham: Books

You can probably find it at the library or pick it up for less than a buck at amazon. The author also writes a regular column for Runner's World. He's hilarious!

Anyone else here read this?

-Paul

Yep, I love his books...and his column's. My favorite of his books is "Running for Mortals."

seriouschick · 05-14-2008, 12:13 PM

Finished W4D2 today and felt awesome. It was so much easier today than last time. I ran faster and stronger than I've ever run before during the last 60 seconds. That made me smile!

I'm going to finish up W4 on Friday and I can't wait for W5!

GME · 05-14-2008, 01:09 PM

Week 5 day 1 down! It wasn't bad at all- 3 five minute runs. Day 2 is eight minute runs and day 3 is a solid 20 min run

. I really think I can do it though. If all goes as planned it will be Sunday morning.

Serious, I'm going to have to pick up the pace because you are tearin' it up! I started before you and you are about to pass me.

It's not a race, but well....... we are running!

Cyard, no experience here with a jogging stroller. One baby is taller than me and outweighs me, and both can run circles around me

. I wish I had started when they were little though. Good for you for not using a little one as an excuse not to exercise

.

Yay us!

Cyard · 05-14-2008, 01:17 PM

Wow, I ran week 2 day 2 yesterday with him. YIKES. It was SO much harder pushing him, but I finished and that's what's important

Week 5 scares me!

05-02-2008, 07:44 AM	#721
seriouschick MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2006 Location: KC Posts: 1,225 Blog Entries: 9 Gallery: seriouschick Stats: 249/176/150 (5'9") WOE: Atkins -- whole foods, all-natural Start Date: May 2006	Today will be W2D3 for me. I'm looking forward to it! Next week (W3) makes me a little nervous, but we shall see. Happy running everyone!

05-02-2008, 09:10 AM	#722
jeepifer MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Twin Cities 'Burbs, MN Posts: 1,733 Blog Entries: 8 Gallery: jeepifer Stats: 242/215/140 WOE: Ketogenic Start Date: March 3, 2008	W2D3 for me! I am looking forward to seeing what week 3 will bring.

05-03-2008, 09:53 AM	#723
GME Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea Posts: 309 Gallery: GME Stats: 250/215.5/175?? WOE: generic low carb Start Date: April 2000 (the first time)	W4D1 this morning. I was feelin it and moving pretty slow there at the end, but I did it.

05-04-2008, 12:16 PM	#724
seriouschick MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2006 Location: KC Posts: 1,225 Blog Entries: 9 Gallery: seriouschick Stats: 249/176/150 (5'9") WOE: Atkins -- whole foods, all-natural Start Date: May 2006	W3D1 complete! I felt really strong until the last 60 seconds of the final run. But I didn't stop and I feel so accomplished. And the best thing? My shins and knees haven't bothered me at all. Looking forward to my Tuesday run -- W3D2.

05-04-2008, 12:19 PM	#725
Cyard Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 629 Gallery: Cyard Stats: 246.6/212/199 (for now) WOE: Living Low Carb Start Date: November 26, 2007	Just did W2D1. It was tough, but I finished Yay! I have to learn not to make my route such that I'm running up hill on the last run, though!

05-07-2008, 04:46 PM	#726
jeepifer MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Twin Cities 'Burbs, MN Posts: 1,733 Blog Entries: 8 Gallery: jeepifer Stats: 242/215/140 WOE: Ketogenic Start Date: March 3, 2008	Wow, quiet here. Did w3d1 today. Felt good but I was taking it easy. Will try to kick it up a teensy notch for d2.

05-07-2008, 04:53 PM	#727
Cyard Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 629 Gallery: Cyard Stats: 246.6/212/199 (for now) WOE: Living Low Carb Start Date: November 26, 2007	I think i've sort of overdone it. I am redoing week 1 with a friend of mine at work. So, Monday and today we ran week 1. However, Sunday and Tuesday, I ran week 2. My ankle is really hurting now I'm going to rest tomorrow and run the last of week 1 on Friday then play the weekend by ear. jeepifer: How was week3? For some reason it scares me!

05-07-2008, 04:57 PM	#728
jeepifer MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Twin Cities 'Burbs, MN Posts: 1,733 Blog Entries: 8 Gallery: jeepifer Stats: 242/215/140 WOE: Ketogenic Start Date: March 3, 2008	cyard, I thought it was scary but it actually was okay! It's nice to have fewer "intervals" too!

05-07-2008, 04:58 PM	#729
Cyard Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 629 Gallery: Cyard Stats: 246.6/212/199 (for now) WOE: Living Low Carb Start Date: November 26, 2007	That's what I was surprised I liked about week 2, less intervals. I posted this question in the general exercise forum, but what do you all think about running shoes. How important are they? I'm running right now on my payless tennis shoes, but I'm thinking about investing in some good running shoes.

05-07-2008, 09:17 PM	#731
Joy66 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NC Posts: 70 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: Joy66 Stats: 300/268.8/150! WOE: Atkins OWL(7/1/08) Start Date: Low Carbing (3/13/08)	Gina, You are so right about shoes. My Y director suggested I get some cross trainers, because I have weak ankles. I'm not doing the C25K yet, but I'm doing a program that is a little less intense. Tomorrow will be my first day in my new cross trainers. I can't wait to see how they do!!

05-08-2008, 05:31 AM	#732
jeepifer MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Twin Cities 'Burbs, MN Posts: 1,733 Blog Entries: 8 Gallery: jeepifer Stats: 242/215/140 WOE: Ketogenic Start Date: March 3, 2008	I just got new shoes, and I can't believe how much better I feel. My legs and feet aren't as sore and it feels easier to run. Also, for the first pair, I highly suggest going to a reputable running store for a good fit.

05-08-2008, 01:00 PM	#733
Bluqq Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Yawk Posts: 10,103 Gallery: Bluqq Start Date: 11/24/05	Knock Knock I just did my first lap of C25K! week one, day one! Will this really get easier at some point? LOL

05-08-2008, 01:04 PM	#734
Cyard Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 629 Gallery: Cyard Stats: 246.6/212/199 (for now) WOE: Living Low Carb Start Date: November 26, 2007	Yes, it will....then you still start week 2. LOL Seriously, though, hang in there, you'll love it!

05-08-2008, 01:06 PM	#735
Bluqq Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Yawk Posts: 10,103 Gallery: Bluqq Start Date: 11/24/05	LOL thanks I picked the first humid day of the year here in NY to start this of course My legs are like jello!

05-08-2008, 03:52 PM	#736
seriouschick MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2006 Location: KC Posts: 1,225 Blog Entries: 9 Gallery: seriouschick Stats: 249/176/150 (5'9") WOE: Atkins -- whole foods, all-natural Start Date: May 2006	Just completed W3D3 today and I felt great! I can't believe I'm running and actually enjoying it. Saturday will begin W4 for me and I'm excited about the challenge!

05-09-2008, 01:35 PM	#737
jeepifer MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Twin Cities 'Burbs, MN Posts: 1,733 Blog Entries: 8 Gallery: jeepifer Stats: 242/215/140 WOE: Ketogenic Start Date: March 3, 2008	W3D2 for me after work today. Can't wait! I can't believe how much I look forward to this now! Cyard, you still with us? How are you doing?

05-09-2008, 01:41 PM	#738
Cyard Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 629 Gallery: Cyard Stats: 246.6/212/199 (for now) WOE: Living Low Carb Start Date: November 26, 2007	I'm here! I'm doing well. Finished my week 1 redo today, and have been running week 2 in between. I know that's off program, but a friend wanted to start the program and so I did week 1 over with her. I'm loving it!

05-10-2008, 12:17 PM	#739
GME Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea Posts: 309 Gallery: GME Stats: 250/215.5/175?? WOE: generic low carb Start Date: April 2000 (the first time)	Week 4 Day 3 for me today! I think I'm going to add a couple more days to week 4. I didn't run for several days straight this week and feel like I backtracked a little.

05-11-2008, 04:26 PM	#740
seriouschick MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2006 Location: KC Posts: 1,225 Blog Entries: 9 Gallery: seriouschick Stats: 249/176/150 (5'9") WOE: Atkins -- whole foods, all-natural Start Date: May 2006	Week 4, Day 1 for me today...and man was it tough! I made it through, but that last 60 seconds was killin' me! I think the jump from week 3 to week 4 is big. Do-able, but big!

05-12-2008, 06:08 AM	#741
ab1ht Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Westborough, MA (USA) Posts: 331 Gallery: ab1ht Stats: 160+/148/143 WOE: Still working out the kinks. Start Date: December 2007	As an accompaniment to the C25K, this is a really good book that I've started reading. Amazon.com: The Courage To Start: A Guide To Running for Your Life: John "The Penguin" Bingham: Books You can probably find it at the library or pick it up for less than a buck at amazon. The author also writes a regular column for Runner's World. He's hilarious! Anyone else here read this? -Paul

05-12-2008, 08:27 AM	#742
jeepifer MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Twin Cities 'Burbs, MN Posts: 1,733 Blog Entries: 8 Gallery: jeepifer Stats: 242/215/140 WOE: Ketogenic Start Date: March 3, 2008	I have w3d3 to go today, then might start w4 on Weds. Or maybe stick the rest of the week at w3. Not sure yet...

05-13-2008, 06:11 AM	#743
GME Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea Posts: 309 Gallery: GME Stats: 250/215.5/175?? WOE: generic low carb Start Date: April 2000 (the first time)	Week 4 Day 4 (I added an extra day) done! The tide was in and I ran in soft sand and it was tough! I'm starting week 5 on Wednesday.

05-13-2008, 11:52 AM	#744
Cyard Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 629 Gallery: Cyard Stats: 246.6/212/199 (for now) WOE: Living Low Carb Start Date: November 26, 2007	Well, I bought a jogging stroller today Yay!! Now,the baby (Ok, he's 18 months, but he's still MY baby) can come with me! However, I bet it's going to be much harder to run pushing him. Do any of you gals/guys run pushing a stroller?

05-14-2008, 12:13 PM	#746
seriouschick MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2006 Location: KC Posts: 1,225 Blog Entries: 9 Gallery: seriouschick Stats: 249/176/150 (5'9") WOE: Atkins -- whole foods, all-natural Start Date: May 2006	Finished W4D2 today and felt awesome. It was so much easier today than last time. I ran faster and stronger than I've ever run before during the last 60 seconds. That made me smile! I'm going to finish up W4 on Friday and I can't wait for W5!

05-14-2008, 01:09 PM	#747
GME Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea Posts: 309 Gallery: GME Stats: 250/215.5/175?? WOE: generic low carb Start Date: April 2000 (the first time)	Week 5 day 1 down! It wasn't bad at all- 3 five minute runs. Day 2 is eight minute runs and day 3 is a solid 20 min run . I really think I can do it though. If all goes as planned it will be Sunday morning. Serious, I'm going to have to pick up the pace because you are tearin' it up! I started before you and you are about to pass me. It's not a race, but well....... we are running! Cyard, no experience here with a jogging stroller. One baby is taller than me and outweighs me, and both can run circles around me . I wish I had started when they were little though. Good for you for not using a little one as an excuse not to exercise . Yay us!

05-14-2008, 01:17 PM	#748
Cyard Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 629 Gallery: Cyard Stats: 246.6/212/199 (for now) WOE: Living Low Carb Start Date: November 26, 2007	Wow, I ran week 2 day 2 yesterday with him. YIKES. It was SO much harder pushing him, but I finished and that's what's important Week 5 scares me!