Atamell88 Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 It seems like the 20 minute run is kinda out of nowhere? Then it goes back down to running 5 and 8 minutes. How does this make any sense? It seems like W6D1 and W6D2 should be before w5d3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatol Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 It seems like the 20 minute run is kinda out of nowhere? Then it goes back down to running 5 and 8 minutes. How does this make any sense? It seems like W6D1 and W6D2 should be before w5d3. It's all part of the science of building endurance. If you look at marathon training programs, every 4th week your long run gets shorter for that one week. All part of helping you body adapt and absorb the changes. The program is scientifically sound. You just nee fatih Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atamell88 Posted November 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Thanks! It's probably half nerves talking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob129 Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 It is pretty intimidating....just find a good pace and you'll finish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natcatvet Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 It's surprising what your body can do. I too was shocked about the 20 min segment! I just did it slow. Like people say - our biggest roadblock is our mind! Good luck Twobees 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 let us know how it goes im no where near there yet so looking foward to reading about your success Atamell88 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean90 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Atamell. Have you ran the 20 yet. I'm doing it first thing in the morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atamell88 Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Anne, I'll definitely let you know! Sean I'm doing W5D2 today and w5d3 on Thursday. Please let me know how it goes for you tomorrow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean90 Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Atamell. I did my run this morning. After the w5d2 run I was nervous. Going from 8 to 20 minutes I thought there was no way. But I completed it. In the accountability section I have been writing in there. It's titled w2d1. I do believe it really was a test of your mentality. Now that I know I can do the 20 minutes I feel anything is possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natcatvet Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Definitely our minds hold us back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatol Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Definitely our minds hold us back Hey, I wrote a blog post about juset that!!!There is a naughty word or two butit's masked so probably work safe but reader beware. It's PG Â http://missionstuffs.blogspot.com/2015/08/your-brain-aka-that-lying-sack-of-sh.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atamell88 Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 So I didn't run for 20 minutes.... I ran for 25!!! I felt so so good so I kept going. 25 minutes of running and 10 mins walking I was at 3.1 miles. So proud of myself! Now that I know I can do this I might not use the app anymore and just start building off the 25 minutes. So excited and proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean90 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Keep using the app. I am now a firm believer in it. Think about how you were a few weeks ago and the progress u made. It's proven. Keep going with it and you will keep getting better. Just my 2cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linita&i Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 I think the logic behind it is to prove that after all the previous trainings your body is more than ready for this, the following days are easier, I did it this morning, to be honest I didn't quite complete the challenge as apparently it's required to run 2 miles in those 20 minutes, but I kept it slow to avoid failure as I wasent sure my body could do it, after all I'm a first time ever runner, but in my defence it was in the mountains so there was hills and many rocks to step on.. Besides, as this app doesn't keep track on the distance I wasent sure what was expected, I used a separate app to track it, so now I know, I'll repeat w5d3 the day after tomorrow, my breathing seemed easy at the end but I did feel my legs very heavy, I don't know that I'll ever be able to run x4 that distance in one go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatol Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 So I didn't run for 20 minutes.... I ran for 25!!! I felt so so good so I kept going. 25 minutes of running and 10 mins walking I was at 3.1 miles. So proud of myself! Now that I know I can do this I might not use the app anymore and just start building off the 25 minutes. So excited and proud! I did the same thing but you should finish the program. Not because you need it but because completion will provide you an added sense of accomplishment. Running is 90% mental so personal accomplishments are wins!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 first time runner only on week 3 but i think following the app makes sense i upgraded to the pro version to track distance and i compare it to my misfit. they dont mach but whatever Azatol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreaface Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 I can't get past this day!!! This is my third time trying. Feeling really discouraged Rob129 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruthie Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Don't be discouraged. Are you running out of breath? Are you legs cramping? How long are you running? I am currently on week seven, and I find that even if I finish the runs pooped, a half a minute of walking is all I need to regain my composure. If you can't get through the whole run, walk for 10 seconds or twenty and then carry on. 20 minutes is a long run and it's not easy after 5 and 8 minute runs. It's doable but not necessarily easy. You can also go back one day and see how easily you get through that day, after trying the twenty a few times. That will definitely propel you forward. Remember - it's very much a mind game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatol Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 I can't get past this day!!! This is my third time trying. Feeling really discouraged Do you check your phone during the run? Speedingsloth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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