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Re: Anyone starting C25K in late Sept?

guest — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 12:51:02 GMT

Me me Me - got to find some motivation guys- HELP!! I have been off for a week due to a full schedule mom- work- homework and add a new puppie which is like having a new baby thats birthcontrol in itself LOL up every 3 hrs to go potty/whining. Its Sunday and I need motivation to get out there, I started mid Aug. was doing 3 miles not really following schedule would just run and then walk when needed was doing average 34 min (3 miles) but striving not to have to stop to walk I have little patience which I really am trying to work on- my goal is to do a 5k within 28 min at least why I feel the need for that I don't know, I am in pretty good shape have been a gym rat until school my son had to start doin the bus a 6 am no time for the gym so took up the running as soon as he got on the bus I took off running. I thing I have alot to learn with eating properly I was loosing steam alot of course harsh humidy (FL) doesn't help but not much of a early morning eater just coffee and water would manage half banana or peanutbutter toast

anyone have suggestions light eat before run? I want to keep in touch with all I love the thread I don't feel so alone with struggles. Keep up the good work guys maybe - cheer me on plz.

What to eat before running that is light?

guest — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 20:42:13 GMT

I am a newbie and do 3 miles 3x week hoping to do more as it gets cooler, Central FL is rough with the humidity even though it's feels good to sweat, I run about 6:15 am and not much for eating that early is there something very light I can eat before my run that won't bog me down, I feel like I run out of fuel half way into it and have to walk to catch my spark again, I was wondering about the Gel packs? or if someone can advise, at the most I do a half a banana.

Picking up speed?

guest — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:17:20 GMT

Hi there - I am 42yr female finished program but really didn't go by the schedule I had my run (jog) 2 days ago 3.2 miles without walking about 35 min. now this morning I did have to stop couple times for about 45 sec. to catch my breath (hard cardio last night-gym) tired) it had rained and little humid this morning ( central FL) which is hard I still did about 35 min on about 3 mile run . hopefully will cool off soon, I really want to pick up my speed or pace I guess I should say - is there a program to help you build that up like intervals and how do I go about it or should I get more comfortable with running at a slow pace without having to walk... little impatient but working on taking my time which hey I have come this far usually I have given up, I am determined now. oh and should I try a heart monitor?

Any suggestions are helpful

w1d1...does it really get easier??

guest — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:35:43 GMT

Well it's a little of both easier but hard too, the more your body will adapt the litttle more you will be able to go, I am W5d1 and believe me there are days I go backwards like Sat. I did 4 min. run/4 min walk alternating I don't always go by the schedule I try to push myself as much as I can but I went slower Sat. because I felt I wasn't making any progress and I am in Central FL very humid. It is more mental than anything I have found there are some days you are all for it and some days not and then those days you might be surprised for example I went out this morning thinking I probably would only be walking more than anything- I had a knot in my back from lifting weights and before I knew it I ran almost a mile and 1/4 without stopping and then walked maybe 3 min. and ran the rest (3.1 miles), I surprised myself - we'll see what happens in couple days when I go again. But you are up and at it!! I found this website has helped alot I don't feel so alone and their are others out there who share my joys and set backs, so don't give up take your time before you know it you will be giving the greatest advise for those sitting in your shoes weeks from now.... we are all cheering you on!!! go go go!!!!!

Do you ever run everyday?

guest — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:27:40 GMT

I am wondering at some point do you literally run everyday? say at least 5 days a week or is it best to just stick with every other day and do alternate exercises on the days you don't run? I am a newbie and running every other day is it ok to run 2 days in a row during the week sometime I don't want to go to the gym and just think about running 2 days in a row. I am into week 6 it is Tues. and I probably won't run until tomorrow due to being down with a bug and holiday weekend.

Any advise on running consecutive days in a run much appreciated.

C25K again

guest — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:43:11 GMT

Hi guys - I am new runner too so glad to hear that someone is on the same track as me I am on week 5 but not really following the guidelines (push myself - impatient) I can run 10min then walk 2 first mile and1/2 and then from there is gets harder doing about 3 min run then 2 walk on last mile & 1/2 doing 3.5 miles every other morning today I pushed hard very hot/humid in central FL but I feel good drenched in sweat when I am done.

On the days I don't run I go to the gym and do the stationary bike or eliptical 30 min and weights -Oxygen Magazine great mag. to show you different moves with weight training for women and can do at home. maybe just walking if you don't do the gym on the days your not walking or bike ride.

Hope to hear from you some more on your progress I feel a little alone I read the blogs all the time trying to find someone who shares in this new challenge.

Running on the trail and safety

guest — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:32:26 GMT

I have to agree with Longtallsallee pepper spray is nice to have and I would have a waist pouch and carry your cell phone just in case you need to use the pepper spray on someone just to call 911 if need be.

I run 6:15 still dark and I live in the country I do run on a road with some houses but there are woods too, so I plan on buying myself some pepper spray. Good luck - be safe.

I Finished C25K Today!

guest — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:22:42 GMT

I have a question I am into about 5 weeks now this yesterday was hard I did just as much walking as running very humid here in central FL not sure where you are did you stay by the book schedule or did you go beyond I am finding now I am just running as far as I can and then maybe walk 1-2 min and run again as long as I can doing about 40 min. with 3 miles do you suggest I get back on the schedule? did you ever find days were you were falling behind & not such good days? Just looking for a good advise for a newbie- thanks

Losing steam - HELP!

guest — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:48:37 GMT

Ok so I am a newbie I am in about 5 weeks of training just trying out a 3 mile I am finding on certain days I can go a whole mile and half without stopping and then the 2nd half I do about 2 min run and 1-2 min walk alternating not really going by the book just testing the waters to see how far I can run without walking - now today was very humid dealing with the effects of tropical storm Isaac early morning run I fell behind started with run at 4 min, then had to walk 2 min run 2-3 min alternating maybe only did a total of 2 miles within 30 min. is this normal? not sure what to expect much harder this morning I felt tired waking up so not sure if it's that or on top of humidity. I have not yet invested in a heart monitor yet that is to come I did try to pickup my speed - can someone tell me if I am on the right track if days like this happen or do I need to step back into the program and work up again--- ANY HELP/ADVISE APPRECIATED.

How to know good time?

guest — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:31:33 GMT

I am a new runner, need to know some suggestions on what to expect like if I want to train for a 5k what is good timing? I know everyone is different but just want to get an idea and how many 5k's do you do before you know if your ready for a 10k or is that based on just regular running days? maybe even suggest a good book on running to give me answers to these questions and training.