Couch to 5K new running group - Page 6

[FitMOmmyOf2]

I started with week 5 day 1/2 (tried to go for the 8 min run vs. 5 min but the 2nd time I had to switch to 5 min). It felt good but I could definitely tell that I've been sick for the past days w/cold/sinus.. My chest felt quite constricted while I ran and I got sweaty & red in the face quick -which I usually don't. (Last week b4 having gotten sick I went for a run with a friend and went twice around the perimeter [same distance as now with the podcast] and hardly broke out a sweat! That tells me my body isn't well still!)

I'll post-pone the running another week; hopefully by then I'll have gotten rid of this cold!

[yippiehippie]

Val-thanks for joining, welcome.
I had a slight cold as well so took some days off. The last few weeks have been a struggle to keep up w/being sick (almost, I was able to fend it off and rested a lot), LO cut his first tooth so not much sleep, working, life in general . Now I just need motivation. It is really a challenge working into the vibrams, too. I guess my gait must have been pretty screwy before or else maybe it is now too, but usually something is sore (shin, foot, calf, etc.) after running or walking so I take a break. The breaks have become too long, though, and I just need to get motivated to get back out there and keep it up!
I will run tomorrow, dang it...

[FitMOmmyOf2]

Thanks for the welcome, yippiehippie!

Ahh yes, the days and nights of teething.. I remember! *lol* I hope your LO will feel better soon!

I have the problem too if I run too often outdoors, my left knee as well as left ankle starts really troubling me.. But while the weather is pleasant here, I really don't want to drive to the gym for running on the treadmill while I could simply do it here...
Ahh.. if I'd only win the lottery and could by my own treadmill, that'd be the best! LOL (First I'd have to play the lottery though..)

Let us know how your run went!

[JayGee]

I started Week 4 yesterday and it felt really good. I also decided to run a 5K race on October 23, which is almost exactly on target for the end of the program. I'm actually pretty excited to be able to do this race since I've run it every fall for the last 3 years and it's a big and fun race. No way will I hit my old record for the course, but I'll be happy to finish without walking this time .

[bec]

Week 6, Day 2 done! It was tough today, as I was tired and I had a big swim workout yesterday that worked my legs pretty good. No more walk breaks from here on out! I'm a little nervous about that. Oh, and my triathlon class starts again tomorrow, so I'm excited about that!

[yippiehippie]

Way to go, mamas, sounds like everyone is doing great
I did it...I made myself run this morning. I really did not want to, but I did and it was pretty easy breezy. Movin on to w8 now!
I think it's great to be on the full run weeks, but I thrive on structure so it just doesn't feel quite as much like I'm following a distinct program anymore (tho, of coursse I am). I hope that doesn't mean it'll be harder to keep running when I finish the program

[bec]

That's one of the reasons I really love training for long races. With a half or full marathon, you have a 12-18 week training schedule. I love being able to know exactly what distances I'm supposed to be putting in each day!

[atenea]

I started this about a week and a half ago after finding this thread. I have finished the first 2 weeks already, as I haven't given myself as many rest days as I am supposed to. I am new to working out after a few years, so I am trying to go more to make it a habit. So far I've been liking doing it on the treadmill, where I can really control my pace so as to not push myself too hard. I tried it with the jogging stroller, but I wasn't even able to complete day 1 of week one, so I'm gonna stick to the treadmill for now. Looking forward to starting week 3 tonight.

[yippiehippie]

Originally Posted by bec

That's one of the reasons I really love training for long races. With a half or full marathon, you have a 12-18 week training schedule. I love being able to know exactly what distances I'm supposed to be putting in each day!

Maybe that'll be what I'll do next. Any recommendations on training programs/websites for longer distances?

Originally Posted by atenea

I started this about a week and a half ago after finding this thread. I have finished the first 2 weeks already, as I haven't given myself as many rest days as I am supposed to. I am new to working out after a few years, so I am trying to go more to make it a habit. So far I've been liking doing it on the treadmill, where I can really control my pace so as to not push myself too hard. I tried it with the jogging stroller, but I wasn't even able to complete day 1 of week one, so I'm gonna stick to the treadmill for now. Looking forward to starting week 3 tonight.

Welcome. You sure are moving fast...make sure you listen to your body so you don't get injured-your muscles/bones might not be ready for the push. Sounds like you're feeling great, though, good for you!. I hear ya about the stroller-no way would it work for me!

[bec]

I really like Hal Higdon. He has training programs from 5k up through marathon and beyond (I think he has a training schedule for ultra marathons). He has different levels of intensity, and you can add specialty workouts (speed, tempo, hills) easily into them if you need a little more. His schedules range from just trying to finish, to trying to improve, to really being competitive (he has a special marathon schedule for training for Boston, for example). I've followed a bunch of his schedules, and they have always brought me through the training comfortably and injury free!

Atena - Congrats on starting! Pushing a jog stroller is HARD work! It always added at LEAST a minute to my pace, sometimes a lot more! And, take the rest days! They are important to remaining injury free! Trust me, your body will appreciate it in the long run. If you want to be moving and active on your off days, go for a walk, or do some cross training (bike, swim). But, your body does need the rest.

[FitMOmmyOf2]

Hi everyone,
just checking in real quick. Still dealing with a cold; now with stuffy sinuses on top, so I definitely won't do any runs this week but other forms of cardio + pilates & barre.

One problem I really have is that a day later of running outdoors, my left knee & ankle are giving me problems to where both hurt for the rest of the day.. (my knee got slightly injured in a car accident early this year and never went 100% back to normal.. and my ankle.., honestly no idea what the problem is.. Months ago I twisted it sideways while jogging and since then it's 'off' somehow.. )
Maybe next time I'll try to really run on a TM instead of outdoors.. It's certainly healthier for the joints & bones..

Welcome Atenea!
I agree with the other girls; listen to your body and allow it to rest!
And yeah, I hear ya on the jogger stroller issue; that is extremely harder than jogging solo!

[yippiehippie]

Val-when i first started the program I had issues w/my knee and it got so bad that I ended up having to rest for 3wks or so and start over. I was running on hills and think it was just too hard on me for beginning. It still feels off when I bend it certain ways, but not when running. I bet your ankle has something to do w/the knee injury. Have you tried arnica and/or epsom salt baths? they both work well for soreness for me. Maybe the cold and taking time off for that will help.
Good luck!

[bec]

I would also recommend icing. It may be you have some residual tendonitis from the accident (that can take forever to heal). Maybe slow your pace a bit, and make sure you get those rest days in!

I finished week 6 today! It's blustery and chilly here today, and I have two little ones, so I opted for the indoor gym track rather than the high school track. I much prefer the outdoor track, as the surface is softer, and it is 4 laps to the mile, rather than the 13 for the indoor track (I get dizzy!). But, it's done, and it felt good. I've iced my shin, and I'm feeling really good about my activity for the week!

[JayGee]

All done with week 4 ! To transition to week 5, I made my 5 minute segments into 6 minute segments.

bec ~ send that blustery chill a little to the southeast. Indiana is still sweltering... and windy.

[bec]

It was 90 here yesterday, so, hopefully, Indiana will be cooling off tomorrow for you! Congrats on getting through week 4! How's the leg feeling?

[lmbjer]

This past Sunday I finally ran the 5k distance!! Wohoo! And then I promptly got a yucky painful blister from a new pair of dress shoes. And it hurts too much to walk let alone run! Ugh!!

Anyway - do all of you run outside? Or some inside? Now that it is pitch black outside in the morning, DH is putting the kibosh on my morning runs outside for safety reasons. I respect that. My workplace just signed an agreement with the Y where my entire family can get a membership for 37 dollars a month. I think thats good? So I will have a choice - treadmill or track. What do you recommend?

And silly question - but I have to ask it - when you run on a treadmill without holding on....well, if you are uncoordinated.....is it easy to fall....

[cristeen]

Hi ladies... Think i'll be joining you. I signed up for the Y last week, ordered myself a pair of shoes (can't find properly sized locally), and i guess i need to go load some podcasts.

I'm excited to get started, ive been out of shape most of my life, but since DS was born, even a single flight of stairs winds me. The rest of my body deals fine, but my lungs don't.

DS is starting swim lessons, and i'll put him in childwatch either before or after while i do my run. The Y is a 12 min walk pushing a stroller, you think i can count that as my warm up?

My goal is to be able to run the 5k by New Years. I dont have an actual run scheduled, this is a about getting fit, helping out my metabolism and if i'm really lucky getting my endocrine system functioning properly. With luck, a year from now, i'll be pg again. And if not, i'll at least hopefully be able to keep up w my 2yo.

[bec]

Welcome, Cristeen! I think you could definitely count the walk to the Y as your warm up.

I have finished week 7! I'm on to week 8. I might run today. Might do tomorrow. We'll have to see how I feel. I've been pretty tired the last couple of days, and given that the kids all have sniffles, I may be trying to fight something off. I didn't, precisely, do the day 2 run the way they have it. My tri class was doing quarter mile repeats, so, I counted that as my run (wasn't going to run again!). Now that I am near the end, I feel like I have more flexibility to fit my runs into my routine like I used to do! The great news is that my leg has been feeling better and better!

[yippiehippie]

Originally Posted by bec

Welcome, Cristeen! I think you could definitely count the walk to the Y as your warm up.

I have finished week 7! I'm on to week 8. I might run today. Might do tomorrow. We'll have to see how I feel. I've been pretty tired the last couple of days, and given that the kids all have sniffles, I may be trying to fight something off. I didn't, precisely, do the day 2 run the way they have it. My tri class was doing quarter mile repeats, so, I counted that as my run (wasn't going to run again!). Now that I am near the end, I feel like I have more flexibility to fit my runs into my routine like I used to do! The great news is that my leg has been feeling better and better!

, that's what I love about this program-it really helps get your muscles and bones ready for running either for the first time or back to where they were.
I haven't been running as much, haven't gone this week. I should be starting wk 8 (I think-the one w/30m runs) when I do, though. I'll prob go tomorrow.

[yippiehippie]

Originally Posted by lmbjer

This past Sunday I finally ran the 5k distance!! Wohoo! And then I promptly got a yucky painful blister from a new pair of dress shoes. And it hurts too much to walk let alone run! Ugh!!

Anyway - do all of you run outside? Or some inside? Now that it is pitch black outside in the morning, DH is putting the kibosh on my morning runs outside for safety reasons. I respect that. My workplace just signed an agreement with the Y where my entire family can get a membership for 37 dollars a month. I think thats good? So I will have a choice - treadmill or track. What do you recommend?

And silly question - but I have to ask it - when you run on a treadmill without holding on....well, if you are uncoordinated.....is it easy to fall....

I must have missed this one? Anyway, I always recommend track if you have it. The treadmill just isn't the same-I think it's easier. Maybe you can switch off? Definitely don't hold on! Running should be in your upper body, too, so you need to use your arms. If you're worried about your balance on the treadmill, start slow and don't look around, keep looking forward.
Good job on completing the 5K!!