Okay...confession time here. I was supposed to do W5D2 today, but when I saw that it included an 8 minute run, I chickened out and did W5D1 again. For those of you that have done it, is it as big a hump as it sounds?
If not you can always go back to week two but, I think we can do it!
20 minutes of non stop running!! I knew it was coming up, but somehow I thought it would be later...week 8 or something like that. I noticed that once you get past that, you go back to shorter intervals of running again. Anyone know a reason for the drastic jump in week 5?
I am going to start week 3 this next week too. I think we should both try it!
I did get the 5K in today, but 5 minutes of it was walking the warm up. I stopped my workout on Nike + when I got to 5K, so I am not including the cool down. I am super psyched, finished in 36 1/2 minutes, with a 11:41 pace! It was HOT at 10:40 this morning, I am a little stressed about the heat coming up. I'll definitely be running early or late...... I also need to get some sleeveless, wicking shirts. 
I just finished week 5, and in the first 3 weeks, I felt exactly the same way, but looked at the total times I was running, and that decreased each week, so instead of having 6 running sessions, in week 3, the totat goes down to 6, so that was a big motivator for me to keep going. Just give it a try, and stop if you need to, but if you go slow and relax, you'll be fine. You can do it!!!
Hey, I'm just a day ahead of you this week. I looked ahead last week, and had been worried about the 20 min too, but I took my time, and it wasn't much worse than the w5d2. A girl I work with is a runner, and she has been so encouraging, and when I came last week and said I had run 1/4 mile, she said that if I can do that, I will be able to do a mile, and the idea is just to stay in control of your breathing and focus, and slow down if it's too much. You can do it!!! I also give myself the option to stop and repeat a day or week if needed. I was thinking the program only wants us to have one long run each week for this and next week, maybe so we don't do too much too soon, and slowly build us up to longer runs. Good luck!!Okay...I did it. W5D2, that is. It really wasn't as hard as I thought. However, I took a peek at W5D3. All I can say is....
I totally agree with this. 5 weeks ago, I didn't make every 60 second run, and today I did 20 min, so this is so true.I am now running for 25 minutes straight!! Just a couple of weeks ago I was feeling discouraged because I felt like I was struggling with the program and those ahead of me were using the word "easy" sometimes to describe their 25 minute runs. Well, I get it now! I can't say it's "easy" but it definitely is much easier than I ever thought it would be.
Stick with the program and you will be where we are. It really does work!
That pace sounds so fast and fabulous. Congratulations. I was also thinking of what I will do when this program is over, because I like and need to have a plan in place, or I'm afraid I will slowly slack off. I was thinking of trying the c210k, and picking up somewhere in the middle, that way I'd increase my time and distance running.ONLY 3 MORE RUNS UNTIL I AM DONE! Finished week 8!
Those just starting - I PROMISE YOU CAN DO THIS! I have "struggled" each and every run. Some I thought I would die. Now, I think I am going to die the first mile and half or so, then do great for a while. I love the updates on the c25K app, it tells me halfway done, 10 minutes left, 5, 2,1...
I am really worried about where to go from here. I think I will just keep running, run the full 5K, and see if my speed improves. I have heard, and thought about, making 1 one a week a little longer, maybe 5.5K for a few weeks, and then up to 6K, etc. I have to have goals and plans, or I won't ever keep it up. I love my nike + sensor. It was only around $20, and I got a little velcro case that wraps around my shoelaces, I think it was $7. Got them off amazon. It's great to see all the stats, I think it will make me stay in the game!
Cool! I will try and get D1 in tomorrow too!Okay lets do it, I'm going for it on Sunday
For those in the early weeks of the program, I just want you to know that a few short weeks ago, I was where you are. I was anticipating the 3 minute run and wondering if I could do it.
I am now running for 25 minutes straight!! Just a couple of weeks ago I was feeling discouraged because I felt like I was struggling with the program and those ahead of me were using the word "easy" sometimes to describe their 25 minute runs. Well, I get it now! I can't say it's "easy" but it definitely is much easier than I ever thought it would be.
Stick with the program and you will be where we are. It really does work!
). But you know what the sun is shining here today so here goes (nothing to lose except my breathe
)-WK2D1 Again!!
