djplong Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 It took FIVE tries but I finally managed to get through W4D1! I even managed to do it despite still being a bit sore from some woodsy trails (with hills) that I walked through the day before with my wife. I kept hacking at it. Finding flatter courses, trying different pacing... This time I was in a rush - had a time limit on errands that I *had* to get done that day but if I did them first, I'd have no time for the run and I *refused* to break the schedule. So, out I went. I wasn't sure I'd make the first 5:00 jog (in all the previous attempts, I'd only succeeded in a 5:00 jog ONCE) but when I saw that I only had 20 seconds left, that helped me bull through. The 3:00 jogs weren't too difficult, though I was breathing heavy. Then there as the final 5:00 jog... I swear I'm not making this up. Just as I got the 'ding' for the final segment, my iPhone started playing the soundtrack to "Gladiator". That gave me a little more impetus to finish - and I did - slowing my pace a bit to try and stretch what little strength I had left. I missed the last 10 seconds because of an uphill incline making the sore back and small cramp in my side a bit too much but I kept a faster walking pace before the cooldown for those few seconds. In the meantime, I've looked for ways of trying to build up my endurance - something to do on the 'off' days and I may have found it. I went into the basement and repaired the old NordicTrak ski machine that I inherited from my adoptive mother 25 years ago. With a tablet for entertainment during a workout and a now WORKING speedometer/odometer to track progress, I think I have a methodology that will help me build up to the forthcoming 20-minute jogs. Between this program, the other tools and a very supportive wife, I still feel I'm going to get through this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TrishE Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 Yay!!! Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoExcuses Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 You got this djplong. Stick with it no matter how many tries it takes. It is absolutely worth it.The rewarding feeling at the end of the program is second to none and is something no one can ever take from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 This is Great! Keep it up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorryLester Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 I am just about to start week 4 and I was also nervous about the 5 min run times. Good to see that you stuck it out! Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Great Job Corry. So proud of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.