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June C25K Starters

guest — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:17:55 GMT

@mb I haven't lost much weight at all but I definitely have noticed that things are more toned. I've had people comment that it looks like I've lost weight and that's great but I honestly haven't. I do feel much better and tightened so that's what counts right??!!?? Had I kept a much better eye on my eating habits I'm sure I would have shed more by now but between the recent move and spending a great deal of time at the lake that just hasn't been happening. I know most people will tend to lose weight in the summer months but I unfortunately tend to gain. As a teacher, I am off all summer so I'm out of routine and technically on a two month vacation and not many people lose weight when on vacation but I do my best to keep it in check.

Hard for me to say what week of the C25K I'm on right now as the other day my run took a strange but awesome turn for the better. With the app that I use, I load the day that I'm on and then pick my personal play list. As soon as I am done choosing my playlist the music automatically starts and then I need to hit 'Start Workout' so both run at the same time. Well, here I was walking away doing my 5 minute warm up and began to wonder why it was feeling like it was taking so long and sure enough I had been walking for 8 minutes. I forgot to hit 'Start Workout'...duh!! I wasn't sure what to do so I just started to run and decided to see how long I could go (up to that point 5 minutes was my longest as I was still in week 5). When I felt like I had run as long as I could comfortably go and looked at the time I had been running for 20 MINUTES!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't believe it!!!! It felt amazing and I did it without feeling like I was going to die or being really sore the next day. So since then I am doing 20 minute runs and will increase it every 3 runs after that. So that's where I am at and will hopefully be good and ready for the River Run on August 23rd.

Have a great day everyone

Re: June C25K Starters

guest — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:17:15 GMT

It's so great and inspiring to see so many of you doing such a great job!! Many of you have overcome obstacles and/or being set back by life getting in the way and so glad that I am not alone. Things were so crazy this month with the move and then being on holidays for two weeks and know I need to get back on track. We got home yesterday and I hadn't run in over a week again so I got off my butt and walked the track while my son was at Lacrosse practice and as soon as we got home from that my husband and I finally moved my treadmill into the basement of our new house as its been sitting in the garage since we moved. So glad that we did because its going to be super hot and humid now through the weekend...45C (113F)!!! And everyone thinks Canada is soooo cold...LOL This morning I got up bright and early and completed W5D1 and handled it no problem (I was worried since I've fallen off the wagon lately and really would have been upset with myself if I had to go back and repeat W4). It felt amazing and just really want to get back into a routine that includes taking time for myself and my own health. I am seriously considering signing up for a 5K on August 23rd which would be a great birthday present to myself (22nd) and would therefore need to stay on track and see this program through to the end as I would finish it in time for the run. Hope you all have an amazing day!!! Tammy

June C25K Starters

guest — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 15:37:52 GMT

Good morning everyone!!! Just finished W4D3 after a bit of a hiatus as we just spend a very stressful week moving :( I'm so glad the move is done and our family can now officially enjoy our summer holidays. Only problem I ran into this morning was I could not find my shoes in all the mess that comes with moving...LOL! I had to resort to a pair of old shoes but it did the trick as there was no way I was going to use it as an excuse not to go this morning...it was a tough run as I had not run for over a week plus it was really hot out at the lake this morning but I did it!! Not sure if I will repeat D3 or move to week 5 I will see how I feel tomorrow...have a great day everyone! :) Tammy

Re: June C25K Starters

guest — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:27:03 GMT

Many people have expressed concern and questions about shin splints and came across this posting on the C25K Facebook page so I thought I'd post it here...

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-241-624--529-F,00.html

Hope this helps!

Re: June C25K Starters

guest — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 02:04:35 GMT

Finished W3D3 tonight!! Life and a bad sinus cold got in my way over the weekend and decided tonight that I needed to get back at it as I had not run since Wednesday night :( Felt really good to get week 3 in the bag and actually wanted to run more, so looking ahead at week 4 has me really excited. I have decided to sign up for a 5K run on August 23rd as a birthday present to myself (Aug. 22) as I can't think of any better way to celebrate it than doing something I can be incredibly proud of and never thought I could do. Sounds like so many of you are doing great and I am sooooo happy that you are still here with us! :) Tammy

Re: June C25K Starters

guest — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:01:41 GMT

W3D2 done!! I did my run last night outside for the first time (I've been on the treadmill so far) and am happy that I managed it just fine. I find if I build up my strength a bit on the treadmill I tend not to get shin splints etc. once I hit the road. I'm glad I didn't wait much longer though as I found out last time I did the C25K that when I only started running outside when I was almost finished the program it was really hard. Yesterday was quite warm and I was on an outdoor field trip with my class all day yet I still took my run outside after supper last night...no excuses!! So far I continue to run every second day with no problem so I'm sticking with it while my motivation is high and I have been feeling great! To be honest at one point last night it was starting to get pretty tough and I actually had this thread pop in my head wondering who else was running at that moment as well and it kept me motivated to keep going...so thank you to you all!! Have a great day

Tammy

June C25K Starters

guest — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 02:36:31 GMT

Tomorrow morning will be W3D2 for me!! So great to hear how everyone is doing and how supportive everyone is :). So far I have been doing most of my runs on the treadmill as I find it easier to fit it into my schedule. I like to run first thing in the morning and can therefore get my run in while the kids are still sleeping. For those of you having shin splint problems maybe consider using a treadmill until your calves get stronger? My shins always hurt way more when I run on concrete...maybe just something to consider. Have a great evening everyone and happy running! Tammy :)

June C25K Starters

guest — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 00:57:57 GMT

Just finished W2D3 and continue to feel great!! I have been consistently working the program every second day which I have been handling well as I know the program recommends 3 days a week. My motivation right now is high and I am just going to roll with it. Mom2katon...there are many times that I have hit that same mental wall and it really had me thinking how I got over it and I'm not sure there is one right answer to that. There are times I know that it isn't my body that can't do it, it's my mental state that slows me down...if I'm working out and I keep telling myself that I don't feel like it I will end up quitting so I try to push it out of my head and think about anything else I possibly can and ignore that little devil on my shoulder. Keep telling yourself that you can do it and then DO IT that is the best way to get through that block...be stubborn and don't let it beat you. Hope you all have a great weekend!! :)

Tam

June C25K Starters

guest — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 02:11:22 GMT

Great job at getting started...remember slow and steady wins the race. Any time I got shin splins it was because I was trying to go too fast and one thing that also really helped me was 'relaxing' when I ran. I had to mentally tell myself to relax my body and breathe while I was running and never realized just how tensed up I got through my shoulders etc. and it seemed to help my whole body and could therefore run even longer. Keep it up you can do it!! :)

June C25K Starters

guest — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 02:45:06 GMT

Great job everyone I am sooo happy that there are so many of you joining and motivating me and others to keep on going!! I completed W1D3 this afternoon and am still feeling awesome...it's nice to finally feel this way again after so long as I am a repeat C25Ker. I am amazed at how in just a few short days my whole perception about myself can change from negative to positive and I love it!! A good test for me this past weekend was staying on track while my family and I were out at the lake...I took my ipod (I love the C25K app I downloaded) and fully planned on getting up this morning to run but it was pouring rain so I jumped on the treadmill when I got home even though there were mounds of laundry to do. I put myself first and that alone makes me feel fantastic :) Hope you all have a wonderful week and keep up the great work and for those of you who doubt yourself please don't, YOU CAN DO IT!! A friend of mine struggled and had diffculty running and so at first (on the treadmill) each time she needed to 'run' she just increased her walking speed and alternated between that for the first week and then repeated week 1 with a slow jog etc. It doesn't matter how long it takes to get there as long as you keep on going...repeat a week if you need to who cares you are doing great!! Tammy