Haska Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I really didn't want to do this today. I tried to think of reasons why I couldn't . . . but in the end I convinced myself to get on the treadmill. I know that running outside is more optimal but I'm not ready for that . . . AND I'm not willing to risk falling on the ice. I have to have more confidence before I move any farther out of my comfort zone. ANYHOW — I did complete day #3 though I really had to talk myself through it. Had I not already completed it twice before I think I would have walked through one of the jogging sequences — but I kept telling myself that I have done it before (twice), I could do it again!! I did feel the need to kick the speed down from 4 mph to 3.9, then 3.8, then ultimately 3.7. Is that cheating? So I have a few questions for you seasoned runners: 1. I have one leg (my right) that has caused me different aches and pains in the past (the leg that made me think I couldn't do this!). I'm finding the running is really helping that leg and I'm not having any problems there. I do, however, notice that what I would consider my non-dominant leg gets the burn worse than the right. Am I running incorrectly or doing something to cause this or is it normal for one leg muscle to burn more than the other? 2. Secondly, I really am wondering if knocking the speed back slightly is cheating? Should I try to be consistent at the 4 mph? 3. Lastly, though I feel great now that I'm sitting comfortably in my easy chair typing this, it really was a struggle to complete today. Should I stay with W1/D3 until I don't feel so challenged by it or should I push ahead with W2/D1 on Tuesday? Thanks for all your help!!! I'm glad I pushed myself to do it today because I feel GREAT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatol Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 2. Secondly, I really am wondering if knocking the speed back slightly is cheating? Should I try to be consistent at the 4 mph? Nope nope nope. If you read the original Couch to 5K Plan ( Which predates this app ), you will note they tell you to run as slow as you possibly can. This is not about speed. it's about endurance. Once you can run 30 minutes the speed will come on its own from practice. The ONLY way you could have cheated is if you skipped today and cheated yourself out of a workout. Way to push through!! It was 30 degrees out and I had to talk msyelf into it today as well but I did<G> TheRoseWithin~Shannon and Haska 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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