Looking for C25K buddy?

[liv]

Re: Looking for C25K buddy?

OHR D2W2 (Slow and steady)

Another hot day. Although I got up early (well relatively early) to run it was already getting hot. I was a bit skeptical today as I came down with Vertigo this week and having a bit of problems with things starting to swirl but the run went fine. The Vertigo seems to set in when I bend down - especially if I try a crunch so those are out. But the run went fine - absolutely no dizzy spell. I just wish more people would have had sprinklers on.

How is your ankle qou? Feeling any better.
Mitzi way to beat that guy. WOOT WOOT I could not even catch up with the lady walking her dog today. But I held my head high and my elbows bent. Because I can run 5K!

Been looking at some books on running lately. I am brainy - need theory with everything. Anyways, a lot of these people recommend training with two (or three) shorter run and one long run every week. Long run has to be followed by a rest (recovery) day. So this is what this OHR is building up to as well. So that is good.

[mitzimarie]

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OHR D2W2 (Slow and steady)

Mitzi way to beat that guy. WOOT WOOT I could not even catch up with the lady walking her dog today. But I held my head high and my elbows bent. Because I can run 5K!

Yes, Liv! You can run 5K!!

LOL... and I beat that guy in distance, not speed, that's for sure. He'd lap me a few times, then have to walk more laps than he ran. He did that few more times, too, before he left the track. Meanwhile, I had already been running when he got there, and was still running when he left, with NO walking.

And yep, Quo... it didn't matter that I would never catch him. I was still pissed when he passed me.

[quotidianlight]

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Last night, OHR D2W2

Went very well, nice easy run on the track. The track doesn't hurt at all and I feel like I could run a lot longer. I'm staying with the 30 minutes though and just working on adding more days. I may do a 4th beginning week just to give my ankles more time to strengthen and an extra week to add more runs per week before starting to increase my time for each one. Running feels amazing right now, and I am dreading street running at this point. Maybe once I finish OHR and start training for my first race I'll keep half my runs on the track.

[quotidianlight]

Re: Looking for C25K buddy?

OHR D2W2 (Slow and steady)

Another hot day. Although I got up early (well relatively early) to run it was already getting hot. I was a bit skeptical today as I came down with Vertigo this week and having a bit of problems with things starting to swirl but the run went fine. The Vertigo seems to set in when I bend down - especially if I try a crunch so those are out. But the run went fine - absolutely no dizzy spell. I just wish more people would have had sprinklers on.

I know I need to get out in the heat to strengthen my lungs but you are a bigger women than I. I'm such a wimp I ran at 11:20 pm in the pitch dark to avoid the heat.

How is your ankle qou? Feeling any better.

It's feeling much better though I know it's still healing. I fell asleep with it taped and still on ice; when I woke up they felt a billion times better so I'm just making sure to use my chiriunning and not run heal to toe.

Been looking at some books on running lately. I am brainy - need theory with everything. Anyways, a lot of these people recommend training with two (or three) shorter run and one long run every week. Long run has to be followed by a rest (recovery) day. So this is what this OHR is building up to as well. So that is good.

Yep, that's what I liked about it when you showed it too me. It looked like the perfect segway into a race training program. Most are 2 short runs, a tempo or interval day and a long run with 1-3 rest days in there. I really appreciate you showing it to me because it's much easier that going by distance for now. I started mapping my courses on runningahead but I think I like buckeye outdoors but that's not as accurate as a good gps or running pod watch.

[quotidianlight]

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OHR D3W2

I want to run more. Badly. I'm adding days rather than adding time and trying to stick with the program to avoid injury but it's killing me. I'm looking at some other programs that move a little quicker or ramp more days than just the longest day. But gosh, I'm just not sure so I'm trying to hold back and stick with the program. The truth is, I've got the bug. Since I stopped doing the power yoga portion of P90 my ankle has healed enough not to hold me back. I'm not going to start doing that portion again for a good month and do ankle stretches post run until my tendon is looser. The problem with the P90 warm up is that it stretches your ankles when I'm still fairly cold. My run felt like heaven this morning and I'm sitting here wishing I hadn't already done it so I could go out and do it again.

[mitzimarie]

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My run felt like heaven this morning and I'm sitting here wishing I hadn't already done it so I could go out and do it again.

Wow, that's awesome! Good for you!!

I know what you mean about track running versus concrete running. I haven't run on concrete since that groin pain incident, but have run easily on the track. I'm sincerely dreading going back out on the concrete. Tomorrow is my next run, and but I also work in the morning... which means that I either have to run at 6:45am in the neighborhood, or drive to the track after I get off at noon. Even though it takes an extra hour out of my day and $5.00 in gas for each run that I do at the track, I still think I'm opting for the track tomorrow. I wish there was something closer!

[liv]

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OHR D3W2
Got up a little earlier to beat the heat. That was nice. A much more relaxed run for sure. I have been quite content with this distance but think I can add more next week when it is week four. Seem to be getting a second wind sometimes 2/3 into the run. That feels nice.

You'll be really ready to add minutes to your weak too it sounds like Quo. This program starts slow but then it seems to move fairly fast up.

I run on sort a varied surface. Part dirt, part grass and part asphalt.

[mitzimarie]

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I was going to run Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday this week, but it didn't pan out that way today. So I'll be running Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

[mitzimarie]

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D3, W7, C25K

Jogged 2.5 miles at the indoor track today. Not as easy as it was last time. I'm thinking it's because I had so much time off between runs. This is the first time I've run since Friday of last week.

[quotidianlight]

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Mitzie, that's one of the reasons i hate to have two days off in a row. My asthma acts up and that next run is just miserable for me. I can't imagine missing an entire week; three days killed me.


OHR D1/D2W3

I ran last night and this morning. Both runs went well. Last night I pushed it a little to see what I could do without getting hurt and I ran 36:26 but that was for 3 miles so... I am slow!!!! It was really dark but I'm getting used to running with my headlamp.

This morning I woke up and thought "I'll sleep in a little and run tonight". I've been running at night due to sleeping in probably 90% of my runs since starting but this morning something changes and I was still pushing snooze and thinking I would sleep in even as a sat up wide awake. I was so shocked I almost forgot to turn off the alarm before I left. It was like I just needed to run. This is good. I'm signing up for a race in March and maybe a shorter one in Nov (still undecided). It's a little ambitious but since I just want to finish I'll do fine. It's too late for me to turn back, I woke up in the morning excited to run for the day. I'm addicted and one step closer to feeling like a runner.

Keep up the excellent work. Mitzie, you're almost done!!!! Liv, you are doing so great and your consistency is excellent. Everyone take care and keep running.

[liv]

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OHR D1W3

I'm RUNNING in the RAIN. What a glorious feeling! How HAPPY I am!!!!

Fun because it was cooler and it did not rain super hard. I think it was my fastest run. But you are still faster than me Quo.

Running is sure fun but I am starting to think it could be somewhat addictive.

Sorry Mitzi that it was not a great one. Sometimes they just are like that

[mitzimarie]

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OHR D1W3
Sorry Mitzi that it was not a great one. Sometimes they just are like that

Thanks, Liv. But you know what? It WAS great, because I finished. I did 2.5 miles in 27 minutes, 45 seconds. That's only 45 seconds slower than the last time I ran, but I felt like I worked harder for it. It's all good, though. From what I read, it's normal to have some days that are better than others. Hey, I can see how it would be cool to run in the rain! But, I wouldn't want to get my shoes dirty/wet. (I'm kinda a fanatic about it)

Quo, you are a joy! It does my heart good to see your genuine enthusiasm, and gives me hope.

Today I did a 45 minute spin class at the health club. Wow, what a workout. I can't believe that there's something out there that taxes me every bit as much, if not more, than running. I really like the class and would do it more often, if it was taught at more times. I'm at work during a lot of the class times. Also, get this - the instuctor will be delivering her first baby in 10 weeks. And she kicks A$$ in class!

Tomorrow I'm going to the track again. I'm going to try for 2.75 miles, but if I can't do it, I'll consider it Day 4 of Week 7 instead of Day 1 of Week 8. But I'm going to try to do it.

[quotidianlight]

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Whoa! Your spinning teacher is pregnant?!?!?! *looks amazed* I would love to take spinning but all the times are bad here as well. Cycling is really big in this area and I've been kicking around the idea of getting a road bike next year. It looks like a great workout and I like to go fast

[mitzimarie]

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Yep, Quo - she looks like she is about to pop! A killer body, with a beach ball as a tummy. There is not one ounce of fat on her... just a baby. And I just love her energy. I have no idea who will teach the class after she delivers, but I'll bet whoever it is won't work us any harder than she does. She's tough!

D1, W8, C25K - Ran 2.75 miles today at the indoor track. Took me almost 32 minutes. I dread Sunday's run - it will be on concrete, in the heat.

[liv]

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OHR D2W3
Not quite as fast today. It was warmer but I went the distance.
One good think about the rain we had is that the ground is nice and soft. Feet felt good. I really do not worry that much about the shoes. I plan to really make them look worn out by the time I replace them next spring.