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deadmanwalking

29 posts since
Aug 3, 2007

30. Sep 13, 2007 2:13 PM

in response to: Sheepdog013

Re: Tortoise Patrol!

W3D2 complete !! My left knee is still grumbling a bit, but not enough to cause any real pain, and it doesn't worsen with running. I'm hoping lots of stretching after the run, together with some ice, will do the trick.
Funny how the first running period always seems the worst of all - I was breathing slower ata the end of the session than at any other time. Anyone else notice that ?
Kayaker - I also felt my calves and shins were more painful running slowly. I think it's because we 'dwell' on each foot longer, rather than just step through and get off it quickly.

keep it going, Tortoise Patrol !!

FL71girl

26 posts since
Sep 4, 2007

31. Sep 13, 2007 3:05 PM

in response to: Sheepdog013

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Hey, Sheepdog, still there? I wonder if his wife had the baby yet. I will be doing W2D2 tonight. Will let you all know if I survived...

NavyJeremy

18 posts since
Sep 3, 2007

32. Sep 13, 2007 6:50 PM

in response to: Sheepdog013

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I did W2D2 tonight and let me tell you it was the worst one that I have done so far. Not sure what the problem was but it was just a crappy crappy run today, I will just have to make up for it on Saturday. I think that I might have been overdoing it though as I now am experiencing shin splint type pain. I am going to try and run through it on Sat and then take my 2 day rest.

As for the demo's....31 year old male, married for a little over a year, just had to get rid of the 4 legged kids cause they were not conducive with my brand new daughter. Once my wife is able to run I think that I talked her into trying the C25K as well.

Good luck ya'll and keep up the great work.

FL71girl

26 posts since
Sep 4, 2007

33. Sep 13, 2007 8:30 PM

in response to: Sheepdog013

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Just did W2D2. It went well. One more, guys, and then we are already on to week 3! Keep it up, we are doing great!!!

kuzubambina

27 posts since
Sep 2, 2007

34. Sep 14, 2007 9:18 AM

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i finished my W2D2 tonight it went very well this time around.

everyone keep running

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started 050907 W1D1
want to lose weight
be fit and healthy

current weight 48kg
goal 45 or 44 kg

myholidayboyz

29 posts since
Apr 24, 2006

35. Sep 14, 2007 10:37 AM

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Finished W2D3 today. I had a horrible time with it. I just wasn't motivated, but I stuck it out and finished.

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LarrysWoman

20 posts since
Sep 3, 2007

36. Sep 14, 2007 7:55 PM

in response to: Sheepdog013

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I did W2D3 today. I ran at the Y again, and they have the treadmills in front of mirrors, so I got to watch myself run. (it wasn't pretty) I paid closer attention to my form, and it seemed to make a difference.

My knee pain is going away slowly, but my ankle is acting up now. Maybe when my body realizes I am not going to stop it will quit hurting.

Sharon

Sheepdog013

42 posts since
Aug 31, 2007

37. Sep 14, 2007 10:08 PM

in response to: Sheepdog013

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Hey there Tortise Patrolers!!

Sheepdog is back!

I will continue on with W2D2 tonight. I am a little out of sync with my MWF running plans right now.

I just became a daddy for the first time on Tuesday so I have been a little preoccupied, now that momma and daughter are finally here and out of the hospital its time to hit the road (or treadmill) again. If I don't push it too hard tonight (Fri) I will finish out the week on Sat.

Glad to see everyone is doing so well.

Lumber On! Tortise Patrol!

kuzubambina

27 posts since
Sep 2, 2007

38. Sep 14, 2007 11:43 PM

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sheepdog congratulations for hte baby girl

ltr

56 posts since
Jul 23, 2007

39. Sep 15, 2007 1:13 AM

in response to: Sheepdog013

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I think I'll be joining your little group here since it's the closest to the week i'm on.

I had started the C25K back in mid July, but during W4, I injured my foot and had to take about a month off for it to heal. I just completed W2D1 tonite and run on Fri/Sun/Tues in the evenings. I've been rocking each workout so far, going much further in the alloted time compared to the first time around, but I do need to slow down a bit. I was having side stiches by the third interval tonite and normally I would not get them until really close to the end. I think I'll change it up on Sunday and go slower but push for a 3-5 minute run for the last interval.

And for the demographics person. I'm a 33 year old male graduate student in Los Angeles. No kids, no pets (though I'm contemplating a cat or two since they fit my laid back personality much better than other pets)

GA tortoise

21 posts since
Sep 3, 2007

40. Sep 15, 2007 6:25 AM

in response to: Sheepdog013

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I finished w2d3 yesterday.i pushed a little harder and lowered the walk sections to 1 minute to try to get ready for week 3.I am planning on breaking in my new jump rope.Wish me luck.Congadulations Sheepdog.I remember when my first daughter was Born,I was scared to death.good luck

kayaker018

10 posts since
Sep 3, 2007

41. Sep 15, 2007 10:12 AM

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W1D3 again for me today. It felt very good. I'll definitely be moving on to W2 on Tuesday! I'm very proud of myself because it was raining at 6am and I went out anyway. Had the track all to myself today as everybody else had clearly stayed in bed -- wimps, the lot of 'em!

Congratulations Sheepdog and Mrs. Sheepdog!

deadmanwalking

29 posts since
Aug 3, 2007

42. Sep 15, 2007 11:04 AM

in response to: Sheepdog013

Re: Tortoise Patrol!

W3D3 - very very hard to complete, my knee is acting up. I iced it when I got back, but I need to take 2 days off running. Now it's the knee, not the exhaustion of running, that's holding me back - a good sign that I'm getting fitter.
I discovered some nutritional advice - peas, beans and blueberriesare better for runners than other fruit & veggies like broccoli or strawberries. Do they have more vitamins ? I've no idea, but they do 'conform' to your knee more when you put a bag of frozen ones on it !!

Keep pushing, Tortoise Patrol.

Sheepdog013

42 posts since
Aug 31, 2007

43. Sep 15, 2007 6:54 PM

in response to: Sheepdog013

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Thanks for everyone's kind words! I just finished W2D2 last night and will complete W2D3 tonight. I'll have to forego a rest day and push myself a little so I can stay on track with the program.

I also biked 8 miles today during a charity event so hopefully my legs sre still up to the task. I will let everyone how it goes and I am looking forward to W3!

Later...Sheepdog.

nycdcgal

9 posts since
Sep 2, 2007

44. Sep 15, 2007 7:28 PM

in response to: Sheepdog013

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I will finish W2D3 tomorrow morning. For now on I am going to try to run Tu, Thurs and Sat. Just fits better with my work schedule. So far so good with the running, the cooler temps seem to help. Congrats Sheepdog on the birth of your baby girl. Hope Mom and baby are doing fine. Enjoy every minute of it!! It seems like yesterday when mine were born and now my oldest will turn 20 next week. Yikes!!! Hope everyone has a great week 3......go Tortoise Patrol!!
Best,
nycdcgal

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