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June C25K Starters

guest — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 16:13:08 GMT

Ran my 5K this morning and I rocked it!!! My final time was 40:44 which was about 30 seconds faster than my practice run. I wanted to run the whole thing, but I went out to quick on the first mile (which I didn't want to do) and had to throw in a couple 1 minute walk breaks in the second mile. Plus, there was a huge hill right at the 2.5 mile mark that just about killed me! But, I finished and my 2 boys and husband were right there at the finish cheering me on. That is the best feeling--to cross the finish line and have your kids run up and hug you!!! Thanks everyone for your encouragement and support. Gonna be back to finishing the program come Monday. I think I have 7 runs left--my program is 9 weeks long for some reason. Now I know that those runs should be much easier.

June C25K Starters

guest — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:56:58 GMT

@mb: I have lost about 7 pounds so far, mainly in the last 4 weeks since I started using myfitnesspal to count my calories. It makes me really think twice before I eat anything! I don't like having to look back at the number and type of my snacks that I "crave". HAHA!

Just a quick update: I ran a practice 5K this morning and I RAN the WHOLE THING!!! I am so proud of myself! I did it in just over 41 minutes which was about a minute/mile faster than I had been running! I felt pretty good the entire time and didn't struggle too much. I think I am ready for Saturday!!!

June C25K Starters

guest — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:31:25 GMT

Did my W7D2 run today--another 25 minute run. Felt really good throughout the run! I ran part of the 5K route for Saturday's race. Yes, I am crazy and doing a 5K before I finish the program! But, it's for our town's annual jamboree and it's only 1/2 mile over what I've been running lately. I KNOW I can finish it--I feel like I can run for another 8 or so minutes in order to do the full distance. And this way, my 2 boys can see me run a race. They know momma runs, but they've never seen me yet. They are very excited for this weekend!

Good luck to everyone else & keep up the good work!

June C25K Starters

guest — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:16:48 GMT

Thanks everyone! I'm feeling much better, just a little sore still and bruises still look pretty bad. Took a couple days off from work and today and tomorrow are my regular days off, so that gives me plenty of time to recuperate. I was itching to run again, so I went out this morning. Figured I'd try W6D3 of my program and if I didn't feel good doing it I'd at least get in a good walk to loosen up the muscles. I DID IT! It felt really great to get out there and run. My program was a 25 minute run and I didn't know if I would be able to run it all, but I slowed down and took my time and I was able to finish it! I feel much better now that I feel like I'm back to "normal". I'm very grateful that I wasn't hurt more seriously in my wreck.

Good luck to everyone! I love getting the alerts in my email and keeping up with everyone's progress!

June C25K Starters

guest — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 02:37:24 GMT

WTG everyone! It sounds like everyone is doing great and progressing well!

Just a quick check in. I did W6D2 on Saturday and felt good. Was supposed to do W6D3 thus morning, but I was in a wreck yesterday afternoon and rolled my Tahoe several times. The good news is I'm fine--just some scratches, bruises, and sore muscles. But I'm gonna take a few days off to recuperate. Figure I'll play it by ear on running again. Shouldn't be more than a few days.

Good luck to everyone! I love reading about everyone's progress. It pushes me to get up and go on the days I don't feel like it.

June C25K Starters

guest — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:16:01 GMT

I was supposed to do my 20 minute W5D3 run yesterday morning, but my left heel was sore when my alarm went off, so I pushed it back to this morning. Had a GREAT run this morning! We had a storm blow through last night, so it was cooler and it started raining lightly just as I finished the 5 minute warm-up walk. I had the roads all to myself this morning and i didn't struggle at all on this run. I felt like I could have run much longer when I was done. That is a great feeling! My only complaint was that I forgot a hat since it was only cloudy when I started. I had a hard time keeping the rain out of my eyes. But I will gladly take that over sweating to death any day!

June C25K Starters

guest — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 14:25:14 GMT

@TisforTiara: WAY TO GO! It can be so easy to just hang it up when things don't work out for you, so I commend you on hanging in there and finding time to run when you can. My problem is the heat here right now, not rain. Not that I'll complain too much--we don't have the 100s in south Texas right now so I'll take what I can get!

Got up early to do W5D2 this morning (trying to beat the heat). Got into a good rhythm during the first 8 minute run. My left heel didn't hurt at all until the middle 5 minute walk. Go figure! I'm so worried about reinjuring that tendon when I'm running and it hurts worse to walk on it than to run!

I felt like I had a harder time the second 8 minute run. Felt sluggish the entire time and couldn't get into a good rhythm. So imagine my surprise when I was done and checked my distance and it was the farthest I had run! And my pace was the quickest I had run since I injured my heel! Granted it was still slow by most people's standards, but it was faster for me! That made my day and now I KNOW I am ready for W5D3 on Monday morning. Gonna start next week on a good note--I just know it!

June C25K Starters

guest — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:29:01 GMT

Got up early and did W4D2 this morning. I ran at 6:30 and it was already 78 degrees with 92% humidity! This was the hardest day for me so far. I was drenched before I even finished the 5 minute warm up! And the final 5 minute run was painful, but I did it. I am so proud of myself for pushing through even though I felt miserable and wanted to quit the entire time. I just kept thinking of my 2 little boys at home. I knew they would be waiting for me when I was done and I didn't want to have to tell them that "mommy couldn't do it this morning." They get so excited to see me running again and I couldn't disappoint them. I really hope this heat wave breaks soon!!!

Kristi

June C25K Starters

guest — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:24:27 GMT

Completed W4D1 this morning. Ran at 6 to try to beat the heat here in south Texas and it was still 82 and humid. YUK! The first 3 running segments were okay, but I was really lagging on the last one. BUT I ran/jogged the entire 5 minutes. I was a hot, sweaty mess when I was done, but I DID IT! And my left heel didn't hurt at all...first time since I restarted this whole thing. YAY! Feeling better and better everyday about my running.

Kristi

June C25K Starters

guest — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:02:38 GMT

Got up early this morning and did W3D1 and I felt great! I felt really good during all the running sections and my left Achilles didn't bother me at all today. I am feeling so much better since I restarted this program. My only complaint is that I waited until the beginning of summer to restart--not very smart when you live in south Texas! I hate running on the treadmill and my schedule doesn't allow for evening running, so I guess I'll be getting up early on the days I run. Oh well, I find I sleep better when I run anyway!