Oyster Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 trying to figure out how to get through this. I know I can run at least 8 min without stopping but I'm not even close to 20 minutes. Do I take the approach to just try running as long as I can or should I systematically run smaller increments? This going from 2 -8 min to 1- 20 minute is a big jump. Rachel.maunders@live.co.uk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TrishE Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Yes it is and it is intimidating but thats what makes it great. You never know what your body can do until you push it to the limit. Give it a shot and if you have to walk before the twenty minutes its ok! At least you tried just see how long you can go. Good luck! Keep your head up, your music rocking and go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiffOTR Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 I am terrified of W5D3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Oh Tiff, no way, DO NOT BE AFRAID, you can do it!!!! Start it and go! You will be surprised!!! Let us know! TiffOTR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsvAndy Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 I'll have the same challenge (w5d2) tomorrow, and w5d3 after the next two days. Let's just try together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 YAY Andy, let me know how it goes!! Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiffOTR Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Thank you KellyAnn! And Andy, I am going for it tomorrow morning!!!! Will let y'all know how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysseile Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 I had the same issue-did W5d2 for a couple weeks before I ever attempted day 3. Decided to just try it on a whim and bam-I did it. I was slow as molasses but I did it! You'd be amazed what your body is capable of. And if it doesn't work out, who cares? Try again. You'll get there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsvAndy Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 KellyAnn, thanks! It wasn't hard to accomplish. I've been surprised a bit, when it finished ;-) Now waiting for the next run(d3) ;-) TiffOTR, Good luck! I'll try the same thing(d3) on friday ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 OH MY GOODNESS all of you, Imagine my huge SMILE on my face when I saw these posts, wooohooooo, so amazing, you all did it or are going to in the next few days! SEE?????????? Ya just made my day... I cannot wait to go out for my run now... Way to motivate each other in doing this! It takes a Village!! Happy Happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiffOTR Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Slow and steady WINS the race!!!! I DID IT!!! I slowed my pace down from 5-6 to 4 mph (which is still a decent jogging pace at only 5' 1") and breezed through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Great Advice Tiff!!!! I am thrilled you are moving on to the next day too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiffOTR Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Oh, and Andy, you got this!! Good luck on Friday Will be waiting to hear how it goes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rsvAndy Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Just did it! ;-) I've also missed finishing command, so I've done 33minutes instead of 20 %-) I've stopped running almost near my home.. Now it sounds almost unbelievable, but it was really cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Soldier Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Wow, wk5 day 3 is such a scary milestone and I failed first attempt, way too fast, got to 16 minutes, slowed it down to 4.5mph and breezed it yesterday, the comments here are so helpfull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDierks Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 I'm am about to dive into week 5 as well. Everything so far has been time based. Just curious are Yall using the time Method or are you going by the mileage? This app only tells you time and my Fitbit app tells mileage but what if you don't make it in the allotted time? Do you keep running or stop? I'm imagining I will be repeating this week but just curious how other people have done this time/miles thing. RDierks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsvAndy Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 RDierks, I think you should run. Why should you stop, if you can run? By the way, here is my today's track. Accidentally 5k? ;-)) Even now I can't believe that I really did it ;-)) https://pp.vk.me/c623416/v623416251/3c80e/3Ccm_TWlcuw.jpg KellyAnn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDierks Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Andy, I've never accidentally ran a 5k! That's awesome! Congrats! What app is that you're using? I could use something with voice that tells how far I have gone. It's hard to look at my phone on my arm while running... Talk about accident. I'll run into a tree!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsvAndy Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 RDierks, Thanks! %) I use runkeeper in background, just to keep tracks, and c25k free with audio tips and music. KellyAnn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiffOTR Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Way to go Andy! @RDierks, I run time-based for now. I will work on increasing speed (and distance) after I've built up some endurance :-) A couple times, I've ran longer than the app said... But I'm trying really hard to pace myself and not develop any injuries. I don't want any set backs!!! RDierks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyster Posted August 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Original Poster here....Well I did it. After my 3rd attempt I ran for 20 minutes without stopping. It feels great. It took me 4 times to get past W1D1 back in May. If someone told me that on August 1st I could run for 20 minutes without stopping I would have thought they were crazy. One thing that I did today that worked for me was the first 15-16 minutes I listened to an audio book that I am really enjoying (10% Happier). It seemed to help me really focus on that and the last few minutes had to play some Dubstep. Just keep trying and you will get there. Now on to week 6! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiffOTR Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 @Oyster- Congratulations!!! It doesn't matter how many times it took So glad you persevered! Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 WAY TO GO< you did it! woohooooooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma B Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 I will be attempting this in the next day or 2. I don't know, it seems like quite a jump but I will try. I keep telling myself "I just lapped that guy sitting on the couch" haha. Whatever it takes, right?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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