Looking for C25K buddy?

[quotidianlight]

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I ran y last night, wrote o post and fell asleep without clicking the little button at the bottom with my computer in my lap.

"C25K D4W2

I slept about 3 hours last night trying to finish three projects for school and boy it showed in my run. I had lead for legs and to just drag myself out the door was an effort. I used my inhaler 3 times though and that is an improvement."

[liv]

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That is willpower. Good for you!! All done with papers and school??

So next is week 3? Sounds like you are ready.

[quotidianlight]

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Yeah, I am surprised I got my but out the door since I woke up with my computer in my lap and my running clothes and shoes still on. Yesterday was my last class; I was supposed to graduate last year but the class was canceled! Getting that close to finishing caused some emotional baggage that I just could not overcome to actually do the assignments, but it's done and I walk next month. I could care less about the grade, I actually finished something big; 10 years to get my BA and I feel a bit like... what's my purpose in life now?

[liv]

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Yeah, I am surprised I got my but out the door since I woke up with my computer in my lap and my running clothes and shoes still on.

Too funny. I guess you gave it your all.
I came across this podcast site - maybe you know it already.
http://www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcas.../podcasts.html

I know exactly what you mean about the degree thing - that is how I always felt - what now? (I loved/love school)

[liv]

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I got dressed walked outside to run but changed my mind after a few minutes. It was too cold and windy. This is supposed to be spring. What is going on??? Have to go on the track again - but I am waiting for the car to thaw. Freezing rain last night and a big layer of ice over all the cars. Darn weather.

[liv]

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C25K D2W5
Ran it on the track again. Two times 8 minutes. Yup I did it. Next is 20 minute run - I think I have it in me. (As long as the joints cooperate) Hopefully I can run outside. But it is still snowing.

[quotidianlight]

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I wish I could run on the track here. There is a teenie tiny one at the middle school but the big one is too far to run to and run back and getting on the bike to go just seems so... time intensive. That said, once I can do hills we have some great hiking trails *rubs hands together hungrily*


C25K D1W3
My sister was coming into town so I had to stay up to clean and I was still suffering from lack of sleep. I ended up sleeping too late to run yesterday morning so I figured, "it's okay, I'll run tonight" In the end I kept falling asleep during special time till my son gave me a rain check! I woke up in shock realizing I missed my run and felt horrible until I got out the door. The Ullrey podcast was great this morning; thanks for the link. The three minute runs felt better than the 90 second ones as my breathing and legs got into some sort of meditative grove. Oddly the only two times (note that 2!) I used my inhaler were after 90sec runs.

[liv]

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I know what you mean about the longer ones. It feels like that once I get into a groove I can keep going. Glad you liked the podcast.

[witweew]

podrunner

yeah, well there plenty of free podcasts or whatever on the internet that are supposedly "designed" for
workouts, but remember -- you get what you pay for -- the creators of these podcasts have to rely
on "free" music...... they can't license real hits, they could never afford to .... if you look
carefully at the playlists, you'll realize they are all either outdated techno from back in the 90's,
or they are really "underground" (i.e. terribly, terribly boring) tracks, with just a beat going
forever until u want to kill yourself -- ....

If you want something that's really going to get you motivated and keep you motivated...
I recommend the "Euro Club Hits" series -- it's on iTunes -- you can just search for it,
or try this link:

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZSearch.woa/wa/advancedSearchResults?albumTerm=Euro+Club+Hits+Vol+

[quotidianlight]

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I'm using the podcast to keep track of my intervals but I agree about the music. Once I am done with C25K I'll listen the the music I have and some good runners and news podcasts (like steve runner)

[liv]

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C25K D3W5

Ran my 20 min without stop outdoors today. Yippee. I prefer outdoors to the track. I love the birds and the gophers. We have a nice path along the river here in town which is nice to run along. The track will come in handy come winter time.
It went fine to do 20 minutes. Strange. When I started 5 weeks ago I could barely run 1 minute. It is quite fun to be able to do 20. It was a bit tough the first few minutes but sort of half way into it I felt in the groove and then it went fine.
Next week will be all about increasing distance. BUT I am about to go on a trip and be away for over 2 weeks and I doubt I will get any running done. I suppose when I come back I will go back maybe to week 4 to catch up with myself. You'll be passing me in the meantime quo.

[quotidianlight]

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C25K D2W3

I walked out the door with my headphones blaring and looked down the street. I needed to go to the store after my run because I am a forgetfull mommy and my son needed a lunch. I usually ride fawkes to the store because that road is a slow upward grade for 15 minutes before going down for 15. It winds me just walking but I stood at the crossroads and dared.


It was a wonderful run and followed by a half hour walk carrying groceries home. I was grinning the entire way. My lungs are so much stronger already and I can't wait until I can run that hill to the store and back. But right now and looking for the calm Buddha mediation with a smile smilie

[quotidianlight]

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Starlet, how are you doing with the running?

[liv]

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How great that your run went fine. I have really enjoyed the improvement I've made as well. Now I actually can run

I did not run today though. Too busy packing. I am leaving tomorrow and will be back the 13th. I will check in on your progress quo.

[mitzimarie]

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Quo!

I only have a moment right now, but I wanted to stop in and let you know that I would love to be one of you C25K buddies. I have had to put it on the back-burner for the past week due to a cold, but I will be starting up again in the next couple of days.

See ya!