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| Great job canadianexpress! Keep it up, youre doing awesome :D |
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Wed Jul 04, 2007 7:01 pm |
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| cyclechic
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I thought I had better check in with this crew!
Welcome Renitajs! C25k is a great program and as everyone else said you shouldn't have problems w/ shin splints if you don't push yourself beyond what the program calls for, wear GOOD running shoes, and go at a pace that is comfortable. Repeat weeks as necessary. I too am not hungry for awhile after I run and I don't eat any more than normal. Swimming on the other hand makes me famished!
Re the bra support question - too bad you can't just do a transplant and send some over to me :lol: I have lost in that area and didn't have anything to begin with! I can run w/o a bra (I don't btw) which I guess is an advantage in the long run.
Everyone else seems like they are moving right along.
I suppose now I can say I am a graduate of the c25k program :D
I have upped my running to 4-5 days per week. I am now at 5 min warmup walk, run for 33 min at about an 5.5 mph pace (11 min mile) then walk the rest to get home. All told I am doing 4 miles in 47 min.
This week I got 20 miles in w/ the running and the walking.
I have been running outside which is more of a challenge. I did 1.5 miles on the indoor track yesterday after spin class and was able to do 1 mile in 9:30. No wind, no ups and downs, no extra balancing, able to keep a steady pace. (also it was only 1 mile :lol:)
Next week I up the running to 36 min but it is also taper week as I am scheduled to do another Triathlon on Sat. We shall see if the additional running practice has paid off.
I will keep checking in to see how everyone is doing!
DC when is your next race ? ?? ? |
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Fri Jul 06, 2007 3:40 pm |
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| tammyp49
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| to cort...I saw your photo album and ur most decidedly NOT FAT!! Congrats on this and u need to change your mindset!! The fat girl is GONE...long live the lean healthy girl youre becoming and good luck on the running!! |
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Sat Jul 07, 2007 5:21 pm |
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| canadianexpress
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I finished week 7, last week but did slight modification. At 4.4 mph I was only doing 2 miles at 28min. so the 3rd workout I did 31min for a total of 2.25miles. I just started week 8 and I redid the 31min. I am going to to do 2.5 miles on the next workout which should add 3:25 to my time.
I have finally started to catch the running fever and am enjoying it. For all the people who are new to the running scene, hang in there, it does get easier and then it becomes enjoyable. I am living proof, never ran in my life and now looking forward to my next run.
I cannot say enough good things for the people on this board. Without their experience and support, it would have been a rough ride to get to this point.
Cheers |
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Tue Jul 10, 2007 7:49 pm |
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| Kerri
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Greetings everyone! I've been lurking in this thread for a while, but I was already running 2 miles when I found this thread so I haven't really done the C25K program. Even so, I figured you folks might be able to help answer my question.
I'm now up to 2.5 miles, hoping to get up to 3 in August. I've never run this far in one shot in my life. My feet are starting to ache in the evenings, and I'm guessing it's time for a good pair of running shoes rather than relying on my "all-purpose" sneakers to get me through from now on. What should I know about running shoes before I purchase? Are any brands/styles better? Thanks!
-Kerri |
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Wed Jul 11, 2007 10:51 pm |
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| canadianexpress
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From my personal experience, don't compromise on shoes. Make sure you get the one that fits, for eg. I have wider feet, so I buy New Balance because they come in different widths. However since my weight lost (almost 30lbs), I can now fit in some regular width shoes.
By going to proper running shoes, my shin splints problem have gone away. Good luck.
Cheers |
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Thu Jul 12, 2007 2:43 am |
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| canadianexpress
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I finally ran outside for the first time. Wow, I am feeling parts of my leg I haven't felt in decades. Got to comfortable on the treadmill without changing the incline.
It took me a while to find my pace and after mapping my path on google, i ran 2.13 miles. Not bad considering I was finding it much tougher than TM and there was a slight head wind.
I forgot to start my timer, so I have no idea how long i ran. Wil run outside again, i should take out my MP3 player that is collecting dust.
Cheers. |
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Thu Jul 12, 2007 2:33 pm |
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| Kerri
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Canadianexpress,
Thanks for the advice on the shoes! I'm looking forward to eliminating the evening and early morning achiness that I've been having lately. Thanks again!
-Kerri |
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Thu Jul 12, 2007 7:47 pm |
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| PapaBanucci
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| Go to a real running store and get fit for real running shoes. Tell them I sent you. |
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Thu Jul 12, 2007 11:31 pm |
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| onthelose
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I totally agree w/ papa. I ended up wearing a whole size bigger in my running shoes once I got fit properly. They measured my foot (duh) watched me walk, then watched me run on a treadmill all in order to determine pronation, etc. Anyway, the place we have here is awesome. I need to make another visit.
Getting that pair of running shoes for your feet will make a huge difference. I'm betting you'll get to that 3 mile mark in no problem at all! |
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Fri Jul 13, 2007 2:03 am |
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| Kerri
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Wow - I didn't even realize there were stores just for runners. Any chains or are they mostly locally-owned? We've got a lot of cycling shops around here, as we are near a popular cycling track, but I've never noticed a running store. I'll be checking the yellow pages shortly - thanks for the suggestions!
-Kerri |
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Fri Jul 13, 2007 3:30 pm |
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| PapaBanucci
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Usually they are locally owned.
Chains employ laborers.
Local shops employ runners.
Don't worry about being self-conscious about going in there.
I was.
I was doing half marathon distance before I was brave enough to walk into a running store.
It was a big, big mistake of mine.
The benefits of a pair of shoes that are for YOU will far outweight the 20 minute awkwardness of the new, alien environment.
Just do it.
Tell them I sent you.
Tell them you are "walking and considering dabling with a bit of running too." And that you want to make sure you can get "good shoes for the running part."
Often you can go to maps.google.com and type "running near [your zipcode]" and get something.
Or you can see who sponsors local 5Ks.
They're often in stripmalls and really have no advertising budget, certainly not outside the running community. |
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Fri Jul 13, 2007 3:56 pm |
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| Kerri
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Hey Pappa, thanks for opening my eyes to the running stores! I have a friend who used to run track at the university nearby, and I ran into him the other day. He pointed me in the right direction for several locally-owned stores in the nearby "cities" where I normally would hit the malls anyway.
I definitely will feel awkward, like you said. ("Look at the fat girl in the running store!" :lol:) But - I am SO looking forward to comfier sneakers for running in!
-Kerri |
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Sun Jul 15, 2007 2:51 pm |
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| sunmamma
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Hi everyone! I started the couch to 5K walking program about 4 weeks ago. I am having ALOT of trouble moving up to the 3 minute jog/90 sec walk. Is there a trick to pushing myself harder?? I get so tried and really bad stitches in my side when I go beyond 2 minutes of jogging.
Sebrina |
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Sat Jul 05, 2008 12:31 pm |
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| luvs_torun
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sunmamma wrote: Hi everyone! I started the couch to 5K walking program about 4 weeks ago. I am having ALOT of trouble moving up to the 3 minute jog/90 sec walk. Is there a trick to pushing myself harder?? I get so tried and really bad stitches in my side when I go beyond 2 minutes of jogging.
Sebrina
For beginning running it is better to work on your endurance rather than your speed. Speed will come after you are able to run for longer periods.
Concentrate on your breathing when you run. Try to slow it down.... breathe in and out through your nose and your mouth...
Make sure you are well hydrated when you start out.
All of these suggestions will help with the side-stitches! :D |
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Sun Jul 06, 2008 1:50 pm |
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