Great pictures! Congratulations! I think that was a perfect first race.Just finished the 5K!! I did great! So did the whole family. I was so nervous for nothing
Here is my opinion.
Can you comfortably walk 3 miles now? And by comfortably, I mean, are you very sore afterwards? Are you huffing and puffing at the end? If you can comfortably walk three miles then I say go for it. I did not do c25k so I don't know what the week 4 intervals are, but you can always tweak them. The point of a progressive program is to get you in shape and avoid injuries--which come from going out too fast too far at the beginning, so as long as you listen to your body, I don't think it is unreasonable to do a 5k at this point. Welcome! I'm sorry about the shin splints. Are you religiously stretching your calves? Are you icing after every run? Have you had your shoes checked? Shin splints are not fun. I avoided them this time around (been running since 2010) by cross training, stretching and trying to avoid runs too many days in a row. But in the past I have had some nasty issues. I hope you are back to normal soon!
in terms of weight loss, I would like to fit into my old bathing suit - its one or two sizes smaller than the one I wore this summer.
Rose&Mike said:Welcome! I'm sorry about the shin splints. Are you religiously stretching your calves? Are you icing after every run? Have you had your shoes checked? Shin splints are not fun. I avoided them this time around (been running since 2010) by cross training, stretching and trying to avoid runs too many days in a row. But in the past I have had some nasty issues. I hope you are back to normal soon!
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So did anyone end up running the DL half? That's on my Wish list, but until we stop traveling for fall football games and the w&d I don't know if I will squeeze it in.
Question of the Week--September 2, 2012
What are your goals--fitness and weight loss--for the fall? Do you have a plan to achieve these goals? Did you put it in writing? Is it a specific plan or a vague plan? Share what you would like with the group.
I am signed up to start with a physical trainer at the Y 2x a week for a couple weeks for strength training--and we will go from there. I am committed to 2 pool runs a week, 2 piyo classes, 2 short runs, and 1 long run, along with the time with the trainer.
Like MB, I had a weight goal--which may or may not be realistic. I never quite got to it, but I know I can easily drop 5 pounds or so which will help with my running, and also help with that fluffy feeling.
It's talking about how training for an iron man is like a job search, but I think a lot of what is talked about is pretty relevant to training for any goal.
Great goals! And very exciting about your next 5k.To make sure I meet these goals I am continuing my C25K and signed up for another 5K at the end of October! I am also using MFP to keep track if my eating habits!
At this point my fitness is more important than weight loss. I am so out of shape that just going up the stairs is tiring. Also, I REALLY want to be a positive role model for my kids
Good Luck to everyone this fall!!
Congratulations on that 100 pounds! That is awesome. I can't wait to hear all about the TOT 5k! What a great reward!
I am very impressed with your workout schedule. I still get tired pretty easily when I get much over 1800 min a month---but I am slowly improving. I think it is left over from the unresolved gluten issues--I was feeling pretty lousy by the time I stopped eating it in 2011.
The Kayano (sp?) is a stability shoe which should be correcting for pronation. Mike used to wear them before going gradually to a more minimalist shoe. Anyhow, were you able to verify that you needed a stability shoe? I pronated when I weighed 50 pounds more, and now suppinate slightly. I ran for too long in the stability shoes and ended up with some issues. I googled it and running in a stability shoe should not aggravate shin splints, but according to the article I read, the wrong shoe could make shin splints worse. So it might be worth going to the shoe store if you get a chance. Once you figure out what you need, you should be able to order replacements online if you can't find them locally. The article also suggested compression socks for shin splints, but I have never tried them.
Great goals! And very exciting about your next 5k.
Congratulations on that 100 pounds! That is awesome. I can't wait to hear all about the TOT 5k! What a great reward!
I am very impressed with your workout schedule. I still get tired pretty easily when I get much over 1800 min a month---but I am slowly improving. I think it is left over from the unresolved gluten issues--I was feeling pretty lousy by the time I stopped eating it in 2011.
I am a mostly vegetarian (I occasionally cheat on bacon, of all things). Beans are my favorite and I am getting pretty good at making gluten free bean burgers and then freezing them. I then reheat them on the George Forman. I used to love spicy black bean burgers--can't remember the brand, but can't eat them anymore. Anyhow, let me know if you want to know anything about "make your own" bean burgers.
The Kayano (sp?) is a stability shoe which should be correcting for pronation. Mike used to wear them before going gradually to a more minimalist shoe. Anyhow, were you able to verify that you needed a stability shoe? I pronated when I weighed 50 pounds more, and now suppinate slightly. I ran for too long in the stability shoes and ended up with some issues. I googled it and running in a stability shoe should not aggravate shin splints, but according to the article I read, the wrong shoe could make shin splints worse. So it might be worth going to the shoe store if you get a chance. Once you figure out what you need, you should be able to order replacements online if you can't find them locally. The article also suggested compression socks for shin splints, but I have never tried them.
Isn't yoga awesome? I mean honestly, I still have a tendency to count down the minutes until it's over (haha) but I am very, very flexible which is great.
Here is something from RW about shin splints:
http://www.runnersworld.com/communi.../beginners/promised-shin-splint-pt-routine/.0
Here is my opinion.
You will eventually get to the point where you will think nothing of going 3 miles, but if it still seems like a "long" distance then take it easy and have a goal of to finish. It's your first race, so it is a PR no matter what.
Let me know if you sign up and I will add you to the first page.
--And get some good shoes as soon as you can. Injuries sneak up on you and you don't want to spend time fighting off something that can be prevented.
Question of the Week--September 2, 2012
What are your goals--fitness and weight loss--for the fall? Do you have a plan to achieve these goals? Did you put it in writing? Is it a specific plan or a vague plan? Share what you would like with the group.
You guys make me stick to it.
