week 8 day 1
2 hours ago
tempted to just go to 30 min… but, following the rules!
happy 4th everyone!
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How to do the Couch to 5k running plan
It made me
believe.
 How I did it: I built it up just like the plan says. It helped that I found a great trail-- away from traffic and through trees and, thankfully, mostly flat. I still need to work on running hills. Lessons & tips: I did not worry about speed or distance-- only getting through it! I ran to music and found that Beyonce and/or Destiny's Child have some great beats for running. I downloaded a bunch of "girl power" music to give me the belief support for times when I started to doubt. I found that a really strong song about 10 minutes in and another around 17 minutes in got me through.
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Feel Strong
How I did it: i started out slow, not able to run the entire intervals in week 1, so i repeated week 1. The first five weeks of the program i ran faithfully, and improved a lot, then repeated part of week 5 because i had trouble running that long. In week 6 i bought new shoes, and they gave me blisters, then i got sick, and had finals, so the program fell by the wayside. For 10 weeks i had winter break, worked full time, and got sick … Read how I did it…
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yippee!!
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LKA in bed all day with the west wing woop woop
Not going to plan!
3 days ago
After having a terrible night out last night, I feel hideously sick not ideal running conditions.
I have spoke to Elliot about it he says he will do it with me so in his annoying way he will bug me to go tomorrow, weather I feel ill or not!
I think it’s making me feel worse that I am putting this off!
Time to work hard at the other 19 things!!!
Week 7 and I'm a believer!
3 days ago
I am not a runner. Yet today I jogged for 25 minutes straight. This program is fantastic and if anyone is thinking about it I say go for it. I remember when I felt nervous jogging for 90 seconds and that was only two months ago now I can jog 25 minutes straight. It’s hard, but I can do it.
I’ve lost over 10lbs with the help of this program. I have more energy and I feel better. I look forward to my runs now. It’s hard to believe I only have 8 workouts left.
I am not a runner, but I think I’m becoming one.
week 7 day 2 re-do
4 days ago
second try at week 7 day 2 and completed it this time! took a new route which made all the difference, and got the pleasant surprise of running along a flat (can i get a hallelujah?) stretch of path along a beautiful stream. sometimes it pays to mix things up.
LKA in bed all day with the west wing woop woop
I tried I failed, now I will try again
4 days ago
As the title says, I did try twice but then got distracted with other worldly things but now I want to get back to it!!!
Although am working tonight, so will start tomorrow afternoon.
I may also get Elliot (step bro who has just moved in) to come with me!!
Will keep you informed!!
NualaBuala is having a lovely Saturday
Another walk this evening
5 days ago
I did 30 minutes this evening. My hip is still a bit tight but I think my knee is ok. So I’m hoping to properly start Couch to 5k soon although it’s very humid and I’m sweaty just from walking – can’t imagine what it’ll be like when I’m actually jogging!
week 7 day 2 -- total fail
5 days ago
aughhhh, i totally bombed this. i’m not positive why, but i could only jog for about 10 painful minutes before my mind and body completely gave out. it could be running in the heat of the day, not hydrated enough, or too soon after a really exhausting hike yesterday.
whatever it was, my legs felt like cement and my head was screaming the whole time. i came home, couldn’t even make up for it by going on a long walk instead. maybe i’ll try again at night time, or just rest till tomorrow… it’s a bummer and discouraging, but i have to keep goin.
NualaBuala is having a lovely Saturday
I'm working up to doing this
5 days ago
I walked a fair bit this week in the course of my daily activities. I hadn’t been out all weekend so I went out for a 30 minute walk this evening even though it was raining. It felt good just to burn off energy and get some fresh air – I’m really glad I went.
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