Wendell Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 It's thanksgiving morning, and a 5k. Some friends and co-workers are trying to talk me into running it, and I may. I'm on w3, day 3 tonight or tomorrow. I feel if I maybe increase my workouts, I may be able to run the whole thing by then. I've run the last two days in a row with no ill effects, so I'm thinking of continuing until I feel I need a day off. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshi Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Wendell, how much running experience do you have. Have you run before the start of this program? Have you run a 5K before? The biggest question you need to ask yourself (and answer honestly) is if you sign up and cannot run the full distance by that time, are you willing to walk it? Or are you just going to do it anyway? It sounds like a recipe for injury cramming 5 weeks of training into 2 weeks. Listen to your body and take at least 1 rest day each week (ideally 7 days apart). The last thing you want to do is injure yourself and get sidelines for several weeks or months. Is there a 5k you can do with coworkers and friends for Christmas/New Year's? It'd give you motivation to train consistently while not pushing yourself to injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 i wouldnt run every day your body needs healing time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell Posted November 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I've decided to run it, and if I can't run it all, I've no shame at all in walking part of it. I just finished w4d1, and I honestly think it's getting easier. I used to be really athletic, but basketball was my sport. A lot different than this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell Posted November 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I'm sticking to the program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatol Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 As someone who just ran a half marathon when his long run was only up to 8 miles, I've got no business telling you not to do it LOL. Here are the things I considered in running my race..... Am I willing to risk having to walk part of it or stop? Will that ruin the experience of my first half marathon? Am I willing to risk the fact that I'm pushing myself beyond my trained limits and willing to accept the possibility of getting an overuse injury that curtails my running for several weeks? Am I willing to listen to my body and know when to stop if I feel I'm pushing myself to unsafe limits. Willing to accept all the risks? Is the payoff worth the risks? I know for me, without another opportunity to try a half marathon until spring, I felt it was worth the risk. If you are willing to accept those and feel it's worth the risk, DO IT! I wont say do or do not Anne Lang and Wendell 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell Posted November 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Well, after going back and forth, I did it. I signed up, so now I'm committed. I want to test myself, and this will be the last 5k until Christmas and I know we'll be out of town for that. I can't wait to see what it's like to run with a thousand or so people around you. I'm going to try to run it all, but if I can't I'll walk what I need to. Azatol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TrishE Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 You got this! races are very mental (as are most runs in general) if you see yourself running you'll be shocked how much of a difference that'll make. Don't be intimidated. Its for fun so make sure you have some :) good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell Posted November 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 I'm excited, but also a little nervous. I did w4d2 yesterday, and it was pretty rough for me. I couldn't wait to run, and was tying to coordinate it with "life", and around some nice weather we're getting this weekend. I killed the first day so I thought I could blast right through this one. I made it all, didn't stop, but I struggled. I have all sorts of excuses though. It was cold. The wind was in my face going out. I ate a big ole piece of birthday cake five minutes before lol. My high school basketball coach told me once," Excuses are the foundation of the house of failure". Meh, I just had a subpar run, but will kill the next one. No birthday cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruthie Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 Wendell I really struggled with W4D2 as well but the next run was a breeze.... maybe for some reason, it really is just objectively harder... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell Posted November 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 I feel like this program does that. Day one you're surprised you do it, day 2 is more of a struggle, and day 3 you blow it away. That's how it's been for me anyway. Whatever it is, I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 ah ha patterns i love patterns we shall c if i follow suit. any way good job have fun . I have no desire to run with a bunch of people in a marathon but i admire those who do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell Posted November 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 I'll find out tonight and report back. Oddly enough, I can't wait til then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 I know that feeling Wendell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell Posted November 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Got through it. Not nearly as hard as day two. Nice weather, empty stomach, well hydrated, and focused on my breathing more. Pushed my pace for the last five minutes and felt good afterward. Best thing I did was turn my iPhone over in its case once I started so I couldn't look to see how much time was left. I read that on here, and it was the best advice ever! Ruthie and Azatol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 yay way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 W5D1 done. Did it on the treadmill though, and never realized how much I like running outside better. 1:30 left on my last five minute run, and my treadmill shut off!! So I run upstairs, out the front door and down the street. My wife thought I was insane when I came back. My legs felt sooo much better running outside, like I could stretch them out. Hopefully this weather breaks before Thursday. Anne Lang and Ruthie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruthie Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 LOL, that's funny Wendell... did you keep running or just to the end of the run? Anne Lang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 I ran to the end of the street, about another two minutes, because I know it's a five minute walk back to my houses LOL! Anne Lang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 i think a lot of runners have a touch of ocd tendancies lol so funny i can just picture you jumping of treadmill and going out and hey you threw stairs in there wow Wendell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell Posted November 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 W5d2 done, again on the treadmill. I think I was able to fix the problem by tightening the belt? We'll see if it lasts. I was a little initiated by two 8 minute runs, but I did it fairly, and surprisingly, easily. D3 will be a real test for me, but I'm excited about it. I'm just hoping it doesn't rain so I can run outside! Azatol and Ruthie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 praying for good weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell Posted November 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Shows how far in the clouds my head has been. 4-7 inches of snow tomorrow. Yuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 aww indoors unless you like running in snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruthie Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Wow. I am still running in a T-Shirt. Real winter takes such a long time to get here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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