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34 Replies Last post: Oct 21, 2007 3:40 PM by LaClouts 1 2 3 Previous Next

BrentM

45 posts since
Sep 18, 2007

Oct 15, 2007 12:07 PM

5K by Turkey Day (Week 5)

Hey all,

Has anyone else noticed that their legs aren't as sore between runs anymore? I'm on Week 6 now, and I notice that after my runs, my legs are pretty tired and I can definately tell that I've run, but they haven't been sore the next day for a couple weeks now.

That's pretty cool!

moppet

128 posts since
Sep 25, 2007

1. Oct 15, 2007 1:44 PM

in response to: BrentM

Re: 5K by Turkey Day (Week 5)

Thanks for starting the thread this week Aces!

I've definitely noticed that just about all the aches and pains that were there for the first week or two are gone now. I had terrible side stitches and shin splints along with sore muscles and back pains - now aside from tired legs, everything seems to have worked itself out. It is pretty cool!

W5D1 down - my legs felt like lead by the end but I finished. The dreaded 20 minute run is looming. How is everyone else?

LaClouts

30 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

2. Oct 15, 2007 9:32 PM

in response to: BrentM

Re: 5K by Turkey Day (Week 5)

W4, D3 Done today..I am nervous about this upcoming week, but I am really trying not to think about it. I just need to get out there and try my best to ignore the time.

Good luck this week everyone! We are 1/2 way there!

dmd727

9 posts since
Sep 16, 2007

3. Oct 16, 2007 8:04 AM

in response to: BrentM

Re: 5K by Turkey Day (Week 5)

Morning, everyone! W5D1 is down for me, too. Moppet, I hear ya on the 20 minute run. It's almost here! I just hope it's easier than I'm thinking. I'm sure it will be. This morning felt great, though.

Good luck : )
Danielle

dohert19

7 posts since
Sep 20, 2007

4. Oct 16, 2007 8:48 AM

in response to: BrentM

Re: 5K by Turkey Day (Week 5)

Well, I was sore after my very first day - I waited way too long before stretching after my run, and I felt like I'd been beaten for 2 days after. But since then, with a good long stretch after each run, I haven't been sore at all.

Just finished W5D1. The last 5 minutes were a bit of a struggle, but overall I felt fantastic. The weather cooperated, and there was a nice chilly breeze to cool me down. I went faster than ever, too, which is still pretty much a snail's pace, but enough to keep me happy. I won't lie - I'm dreading Saturday.

BrentM

45 posts since
Sep 18, 2007

5. Oct 16, 2007 11:08 AM

in response to: BrentM

Re: 5K by Turkey Day (Week 5)

I was nervous about the 20 min. runs last week too. Once you finish this run, you're going to feel like you can do anything. It's a great feeling to run for 20 minutes when most of us struggled to finish 60 seconds 5 weeks ago.

I'm looking forward to hearing about your 20-minute runs!

NinjaSalad

32 posts since
Sep 24, 2007

6. Oct 16, 2007 11:38 AM

in response to: BrentM

Re: 5K by Turkey Day (Week 5)

I'm feeling better this week so I am going to repeat all of week 4 since I only completed W4D1 and half of W4D2 last week. I ended up finishing the week with W3D3 just to make it a little easier on myself.

D1 was easier the second time around, so I am hoping the rest of the week will go ok.

Aces - I too have noticed that I am not as sore after running and my shin splints are gone. WooHoo!!!

Guest

7. Oct 16, 2007 1:01 PM

in response to: BrentM

Re: 5K by Turkey Day (Week 5)

I tried doing W4 a couple of times but I think I'm going to go back to W3. Jogging for 3 minutes is getting easier but I think I need more practice!

Guest

8. Oct 16, 2007 2:00 PM

in response to: BrentM

Re: 5K by Turkey Day (Week 5)

I finished Wk4 D2 last night on the treadmill. I've been dreading having to get on my treadmill because I thought it would be harder. I actually found it easier. The time flew by.

I think it was easier because once I set my speed, it was like the pace was set and I could just breathe.

I am totally in love with the feeling of completing a hard workout. Never thought I would love exercise more than cake!!

moppet

128 posts since
Sep 25, 2007

9. Oct 16, 2007 2:50 PM

in response to: BrentM

Re: 5K by Turkey Day (Week 5)

i don't love anything more than cake....

BrentM

45 posts since
Sep 18, 2007

10. Oct 16, 2007 4:19 PM

in response to: BrentM

Re: 5K by Turkey Day (Week 5)

haha moppet!

LaClouts

30 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

11. Oct 16, 2007 9:08 PM

in response to: BrentM

Re: 5K by Turkey Day (Week 5)

W5, D1 - Done!

I skipped the day of rest...I was lagging behind too much

Really though, I think I have been dreading this week since the beginning. I have to say that this has been my best run yet. I ditched the podcast and listened to my own music and it felt sooo good. But,that was on the treadmill. I really need to get back outside.

My bad news for the day...the 5k I planned on signing up for, it turns out it's a 5 mile...they have a 2 mile fun run, but I might look for another run instead.

Guest

12. Oct 17, 2007 6:27 AM

in response to: BrentM

Re: 5K by Turkey Day (Week 5)

Hi everyone I haven't posted before but I will be doing W5D2 later today. Am I the only one who is doing the C25K by distance? I didn't start reading the forum until last week and then realized that it seems everyone else is doing it based on the time aspect. Am I missing anything by doing it based on distance? Just curious.

Guest

13. Oct 17, 2007 8:27 AM

in response to: BrentM

Re: 5K by Turkey Day (Week 5)

quote:<HR>Originally posted by want2barunner:
I am totally in love with the feeling of completing a hard workout.<HR>

Oh my gosh, me too!! Now I really can't wait to workout today!

BrentM

45 posts since
Sep 18, 2007

14. Oct 17, 2007 11:02 AM

in response to: BrentM

Re: 5K by Turkey Day (Week 5)

Welcome goblue,

I think you might be the only one in this forum going by distance. I don't think you're missing anything at all. Unless you're running pretty fast, you're probably running longer than we are.

I will say that yesterday I switched over to distance from time. I told myself as soon as the runs stopped doing intervals I would switch over. Yesterday was W6D3 for me. It was my best run yet! I have been moving at a snail's pace at around 14 mm and around 155 heart bbm. Yesterday for some reason I was able to do the 2.25 miles in 12mm at 150 bbm and it felt wonderful!

Today my legs have that "I worked out yesterday" feeling but they're not sore. I love that feeling, as want2barunner and bunny mentioned.

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