torus_ot Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 Rob, I was hitting 5k starting the end of the Week 7. I was hoping that I can reach the 5.5 mph and I did (and very proud of it)! I am not sure that I am ready for 10K. First I want to get my 5k under 30 min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catlynk Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 Week 3 Day 6, completed, week 4 starts tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob129 Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 Rob, I was hitting 5k starting the end of the Week 7. I was hoping that I can reach the 5.5 mph and I did (and very proud of it)! I am not sure that I am ready for 10K. First I want to get my 5k under 30 min. My 5K time rapidly when I started adding distance (about 6 minutes for me); if your joints are concern, maybe splitting your long day up into two segments will help (once you feel comfortable) say 4-5k in the morning and an easy 1-2k in the afternoon. This maybe a viable option. You've made a lot of progress... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torus_ot Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 My 5K time rapidly when I started adding distance (about 6 minutes for me); if your joints are concern, maybe splitting your long day up into two segments will help (once you feel comfortable) say 4-5k in the morning and an easy 1-2k in the afternoon. This maybe a viable option. You've made a lot of progress... That is interesting idea. I am going to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torus_ot Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 I decided to do first week of the 10K (aka Week 9, Day 1) I ran 45 min. instead of 40 - last interval was 15min instead of 10. I also run first 35 min with my target speed 5.7mph. Last ten minutes I increased speed to 5.9 and I finished strong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob129 Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 How are your joints & muscles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torus_ot Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 How are your joints & muscles? Muscles are fine. Hip joints are sore, especially after sitting. I need few minutes to start going.... I will try to do lot of stretching today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blayne Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 Going backwards from W9. Only ran 20 minutes so thats W5D3 lol Ankles and calves were burning too much and wasnt fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catlynk Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 W4 D2 done, for the first time I use the treadmill. Push myself on the speed just about died at the five-minute jogging cycle. The most I've ever sweated since starting this program Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blayne Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 W7D1. Had fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torus_ot Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 W9D2 Ran 3 times 10 min with 5.7mph, Last 10 min run with 6.0mph! I am getting there... Took 2min walk in between instead of 1 min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob129 Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Your pace is coming around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catlynk Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Woke up at 2:30 this morning and couldn't go back to sleep, so at 3:30 I decided to get this over with the day. W4 D4 done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catlynk Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 W4 D5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torus_ot Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 W9D3 I decided to try somewhat different - increase speed every next run interval. First 10 - speed 5.7 Scnd 10 - speed 5.8 Thrd 10 - spped 5.9 Last 14(!) min - speed 6.0 Average speed is 5.86 mph. Total running distance is 4.3 miles/ I took 2 min walk between runs. First two runs were most difficult for me (than I switch TV from CNN to ESPN ) I will repeat the week 9 one more time. I want this 6mph! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blayne Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 2 miles in 35 minutes. Going to work on distance later. 40 minute run next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catlynk Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Finish week 4 today, can't wait for Monday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froud Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Back on the bus W6D1 10K done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob129 Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Finished 23 K for the week. Ran a 5K race this morning, I'm a getting closer to my goal. The last split was actually the fastest split, which was very nice. You have more in the tank then you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torus_ot Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 My second Week 9 Day 1 Run total 4.3 miles (3x10min and last one 14 min), average speed - 5.96 mph I am still taking 2min walk in between, total waking distance 1.2miles (10min cooling down to get 900kal) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catlynk Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Very early morning workout, W5 D2 done! I'm gonna do another D2, before I move onto D3. I'm quite nervous about a full 20min jog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torus_ot Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Very early morning workout, W5 D2 done! I'm gonna do another D2, before I move onto D3. I'm quite nervous about a full 20min jog. You are already running 20 min total! So may I suggest - go for the day 3. If you will feel in the middle of the run that you cannot push yourself more, take short walk (10-15 sec) and continue. You can always count it as Day 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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catlynk Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 You are already running 20 min total! So may I suggest - go for the day 3. If you will feel in the middle of the run that you cannot push yourself more, take short walk (10-15 sec) and continue. You can always count it as Day 2 Thanks torus! I'll take you up on that suggestion and let you know tomorrow how I did. Catherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torus_ot Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 My second Week 9 Day 2 Run 45 min (10, 10, 10, 15 min. intervals) with average speed 6.01 mph (5.9, 6.0, 6.0 and 6.1 mph) Total distance 4.5 miles. I think I am almost ready for 5k under 30 min (need speed 6.22mph). Catherine, I am waiting for your result! Blayne, how are you doing? I know it was cold, snowy, icy and rainy past few days..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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