Hey Yall,
Caitlin here- Today was day 1 of C25K. My love for running will definitely not develop overnight. It went okay- although I must admit, I made a few tweaks. First tweak- I began with a six min brisk walk instead of a five min brisk walk. This was because when I hit the 5 min mark I was on a hill- and I just refuse to begin my running up hill. Thus, I decided to give myself time to finish the hill. The nice thing about that is I began my running going downhill- made it seem a bit easier. Second tweak- instead of running for a min and walking for 90 seconds, I ran for a min and walked for 2 min. Trying to watch the seconds pass on my watch is difficult for it is very small- so I just decided I would give myself the extra 30 seconds. I also think I am going to do week 1 for two weeks instead of just one. I really want to work myself into running and not take on too much all at once. With all of that being said- today went okay. I wasn't constantly looking at my watch begging for the minute of running to be over until the very last run. I consider that a success. I really think the worst part was that my mouth was constantly getting sticky- which made it hard to breath and drink. Also, I could tell I was pushing myself because I was starting to slightly feel my lunch, and my legs were beginning to tense up (although that could just mean I need to stretch more). I am looking forward to when I can look back at this moment and say to myself "man, running for a min is so easy!" One of these days that will happen. The weirdest part of it all? My lungs didn't really start feeling the burn until after I was done with my walk/run- but right now they feelin it- slightly phlemy- but that will go away with time and training. Overall- day one: success!
Hey it's Ashley, one thing I did to boost my running skills, it I downloaded C25K podcast. There is a ton out there on the web that you can download for free that has music and a voice that tells you when to run and when to walk, so that you dont stair at a clock. Believe me it helps!
ReplyDeleteHey I finished my first day one the C25K too. I went to the college and did it there. I also will be tweaking mine. However, the only tweak I can see so far is that I will be doing the first week for 2 weeks like you. I wasn't begging for the min. of running to be over either and I did take just 90 sec. for the walking. I felt great afterwards. Not too much phlemy crap for me either so that's good. Day 1 down!!!! YAY
ReplyDeleteGood for you Andi! I think Ash and I decided that we are going to double up every week- just to make it a bit easier on ourselves- and that way we will be ready just in time for a real 5K by her bday.
ReplyDeleteproud of all ya'll! Running isn't an option for me, I will cheer you on!
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