Smiley Posted December 26, 2015 Report Share Posted December 26, 2015 Thank you in advance for assistance with my questions. I have signed up for a 5K in April and I want to start training now. I am not in horrible shape but by know means am I where I want to be. Here are my questions: 1. I live in the desert and I know for the last week I have not been drinking enough water and I am dehydrated. Do I get my water in take up first or just start the program? 2. I see the first day is 30 minutes. What if I can't complete 30 minutes? Do I do as much as I can? Do I keep repeating the same day until I can do 30 minutes? 3. What do you recommend eating after a run? 4. I feel like I look like a dork when I jog. I have long legs yet I take baby steps. Any thoughts or just suck it up? Have a great day...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessTheGardener Posted December 26, 2015 Report Share Posted December 26, 2015 Hi! Congratulations on wanting to better yourself! Here are my opinions on your questions 1. I would start the program and also up my water intake, especially since you are in a desert climate. But always drink water, regardless of if you 'feel' hydrated! Track it if you are unsure. 2. Try to do the intervals but feel free to skip a 'jog' session and walk through it! Do what you feel is correct for your body. And feel free to repeat days!! I stayed on week four for almost three weeks. 3. I enjoy a huge glass of water, yogurt and a banana after my workouts but whatever makes you happy and healthy! 4. I feel like I look like a dork when I jog too. I have short legs and no matter how fast I feel like I'm 'running' (or even sprinting), I'm still taking baby steps. I hope this helps and have a wonderful day to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted December 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2015 Thank you..... I start tomorrow tonight or tomorrow morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted December 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2015 Thank you..... I start tomorrow tonight or tomorrow morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted December 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2015 Thank you..... I start tomorrow tonight or tomorrow morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted December 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2015 Thank you..... I start tomorrow tonight or tomorrow morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob129 Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 How did it go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted December 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Sorry about the multiple posts. Rob I psyched myself out yesterday and spent 2 hours in bed this morning psyching myself out until I finally said to hell with it. I just finished. I got through it and I look forward to riding my bike tomorrow and my run the next day. Thanks for checking in on me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob129 Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Good job. You can do this. I have had my mornings where getting out of bed is tough. I know that if I don't run I will feel worse; running makes your mental outlook so much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted December 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Thanks Rob, this is going to be a mental struggle for me but you are right and I need to focus on how good I feel afterward..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob129 Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 This morning at 4:00am I was at the crossroads - I had to convinced myself to get up and run. Once I was out there I was so glad I did it. Experiencing that feeling at the beginning of a run where you're moving at a good pace but you aren't breathing hard is a great feeling. With each run, it gets better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted December 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Hi Rob, this morning I got up at 4am to ride my bike and realized I was dressed completely in black and it was dark out. Finished my ride but need to get a defective best.... Thanks Rob for checking in with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob129 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Good on you. It's wierd how the hardest part is putting on the running shoes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted December 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 This morning I ran, I need to drink more water. Getting out of my house was the struggle today. After running the stress in my shoulders was gone. I liked that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 This is great guys. Woohooo. Thanks Rob for helping here. Ibe had tons of family over for the holidays. Happy New Year everyone!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted January 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 So far things are going well. I'm rather proud of myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass66field Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 I am looking to start the c25k program, but my schedule will only permit me run primarily Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and some Mondays due work and personal obligations. Is the Sunday to Thursday gap too large for me to be successful with this program? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted January 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Hi, my sister-in-law is a runner and I asked her what to do when I am not running. She said just do something, walk around the block, workout video, bike ride.... That has helped me to feel even better and not stop my training. Speedingsloth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob129 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 So far things are going well. I'm rather proud of myself...Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted January 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Thanks Rob. How is your training coming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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