Active Community: Message List - Anyone starting C25K in late Sept?

Anyone starting C25K in late Sept?

guest — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:36:05 GMT

I've still been checking over here once in a while but it's been so quiet that I've been over on the RunnersWorld forums more lately. Since I finished C25K and have kept up with my running on my own I was going to start posting to the "My Last Run Was..." thread but it seems like it's just the same 2 or 3 people.

Anyone starting C25K in late Sept?

guest — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:33:03 GMT

I'm starting a new Discussion and we shall see if I get any interest. I'm calling it the "C25K Grads - Moving On". I haven't been out running since December 17th and I am starting to really get anxious about it. We have had alot of snow and now its warming up for a few days so I'm getting the itch. I really don't like the idea of treadmill running and I want to run outside again. I want to start a 1/2 marathon training and I found something I really like but it's not an app like the C25K app. I'll put it on my discussion to see what people think. Its 10 weeks. I'm sure I'll take longer than that.

If any of you are still running or fell off the horse and want to get back on it, look for my Discussion. Happy Trails!

Anyone starting C25K in late Sept?

guest — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:58:00 GMT

Maureen - I'm still here!!! Haven't been able to run :-( Still having to spend too much time at the hospital with my Mom. Drive by people running going to and from and think " oh I wish that was me" . Still have contued to lose weight though. As soon as Christmas is over I am going to make time to get out even if it's only once a week untill my Mom gets back home. Decided to go back and start in the middle of my C25K program so I don't over do and get discurraged. I was going to do a new years run but I think it would not be a good idea, right now. Joining a group, 1000 miles in 2013 and setting my first goal at 500mi.

Jeb - I lways hated the whole jet lag / reacclimation thing when we lived in Italy always seemed like two weeks of foggy limbo. Good for you getting out there and runnin !!!! Hoping to be joining you all again soon.

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!! And keep moving!

Anyone starting C25K in late Sept?

guest — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 09:28:03 GMT

Wow, that was awful. I'm back in the 'Stan after my R&R and went for my first run this morning. The first 50-100 yards were great and then it all went downhill. I made it about 1.25 miles in and finally had to walk for a little bit before I could finish it out, although, it was only about 50 yards or so until I could catch my breath. The last time I really ran was over a week ago while I was still home, but I think the biggest issue was just being back at high altitude. I had a serious side cramp going and felt really out of breath, but I've only been back in country since Thursday so it will take a little while to get acclimated to being back at 5,000 ft.

Anyone starting C25K in late Sept?

guest — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:42:02 GMT

Where did everybody go? I hope everyone is still running. The holidays and the earlier sunsets make it difficult to run. Not to mention the mucky wet weather. I've been running but not as diligently as I was before. I ran last sunday (12/9) and then didn't run again until Monday night (12/17). It was an ok run. My pace was awful - 13.45 or something but I was indoors. I don't care for indoor running. I have yet to run on a treadmill as there is a track inside the gym I use.

Well, I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays and I hope Santa brings everyone something fun to use for running! I plan to register for 5K's as they come available throughout the year. Maybe even a 10K or half marathon by years end! woo hoo! that would be something!

Keep on running!

Maureen

Anyone starting C25K in late Sept?

guest — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:44:36 GMT

Glad there are some people who are able to get out there and run. My Mom had just gotten home an gotten comfortable, and then ended up going back to the ER last night with an infection under the insision of her spinal fusion and a fracture under one screw so it is back to the operating table for her and we start all over again. Someday I will get back out there again. Totally agree I spent too much to let it go. Tonight was supose to be our last C25K class and I was really looking forward to it, sad i will miss it.

Keep moving everyone!

Re: Anyone starting C25K in late Sept?

guest — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:57:16 GMT

I finally made it home for R&R after three days of travelling, but I've already increased my running time while on R&R by 300%. Every other time I've come home I've been somewhere in the middle of c25k but just never managed to keep it up. I can also add Kuwait to the list of places where I've run now. I was stuck overnight but I wanted to try and make the best of it so I went up to the gym tents and did my 2 miles on the treadmill and then headed to the weight tent. So far since I've gotten home my wife and I went up to the gym one day and I did 2 miles on the treadmill again. Today was kind of crappy out but I managed to get out and run a couple, although I somehow managed to lay out a route that had a huge hill in it.

I was on meetup once upon a time when I was living in Louisville and was able to find a softball team to pick up some playing time so it defnitely works. I just jumped on there a few minutes ago to see if that was the same website I thought it was and there were a ton of things on there for Cincinnati so I may have to check out some of the stuff around here.

Re: Anyone starting C25K in late Sept?

guest — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:11:04 GMT

Maureen!! I totally agree with you. I have spent way too much money on this to give up now (and am continuing to spend money with this injury).

I went to the Orthopedic Dr. yesterday! He says I have Plantar Fasciitis! I figured as much. I guess I was pre-disposed to it after that injury I had 5 years ago (which likely affected my Plantar Fascia, leaving it prone to re-injury).

I was expecting to be given arch supports since it is my arch that is hurting so bad, but they gave me Spanco inserts (which, granted, do have some arch support in them), and added a slab of outer foot support all along the outer edge! I was very confused by that... But, I am going to wear them religously for the next three weeks and see how it goes. If they don't help I will go back.

The thing is, I am really not sure when I should start easing back into running again. The doctor just said to "take it slow"... well what the heck does that mean?! That isn't very specific! But, I think I will start going for 30 min walks 4 times a week or so... and when my feet stop hurting while I walk, maybe I will ease into running from there? Idk.

And for the record, I still haven't finished the C25k!!! I finished week 8 and that is when my foot started really going crazy.

Anyone starting C25K in late Sept?

guest — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 04:38:53 GMT

Congrats on improving your time! That's awesome. I will check out that website...

Anyone starting C25K in late Sept?

guest — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:03:42 GMT

I did my third 5K on Saturday and got my best time so far. 38:25. I know that's not that great but for pokey me it was!! I'm noticing that now that the C25K app is done, a lot of people are having trouble staying motivated. I refuse to waste all the $$ I spent on shoes, inserts, socks and clothes so I won't stop. There aren't too many 5K's going on anymore so I might start the 5K to 10K app over the winter months.

Nicolette, I am in a great running group through meetup.com and I highly suggest looking to see if there is a running group in your area you could join. If not, you can start one. It doesn't require any prior experience or know how to start a group. You just come up with a name and location to do your runs and people will join. This group keeps me accountable. I have been blessed to be with someone who is accommodating to my slowness and very encouraging.