Breezee Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I did day one week 9 today and was a toughie. I will need lots of mojo to get through to 10km. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedingsloth Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I think it's about time I started on the c210k but am too afraid to take the plunge especially after your experience! I'm still procrastinating by running 30 minutes. Need some convincing here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedingsloth Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I did my 5th 30 minute run today. 2 more to go before I count my c25k complete. Can you wait for me please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djplong Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 As of yesterday, I pretty much finished the 10K app. Second straight W14 session (60 minute jog) and it went without a physical hitch. I had trouble with the 5K schedule - injuries had me on the shelf for a couple months and I had to repeat days, up to 4 times, before succeeding at some of the harder challenges. When I got back from my injury and almost completely restarted the 5K schedule, I blew through it like a hot knife through butter. By the tail end, I was finally feeling my limits but my doctor says (and I agree) that it was good to build back up to that. So I went from the 5K to the 10K schedule - Weeks 9 through 14. The shocker was that I didn't have to repeat a SINGLE DAY! I was worried that I wouldn't have enough time to build up to a 10K - but I've run 10K in an extended session twice! I feel ready for the races I signed up for (next week - plane leaves tomorrow).The more I think about it, the more it makes sense that going from nothing to 5K is a LOT more body-changing than going from 5K to 10K... tamap19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezee Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I admit that looking through to the 10km the time factor could be huge for me. These sessions are around an hour long. While I think I can do it it is the working around my kids where the problem may be. I will be taking this slow speeding sloth - you will be waiting for me soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedingsloth Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Totally understandable Breezee. Whilst I will probably have the time(until everything starts up again), the weather has been a bit of a challenge with the heatwaves, I usually have to wait till about 7.30 so that it is cool enough to run by which it starts to get dark and safety then becomes a factor. I'm 2 runs to starting the 10k, will let you know when I'm there and see if I can catch up with you. But I'd be keen to do this with you so that you can give me some pressure ◡̈ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezee Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I am doing some interval training runs so will keep doing those til you're ready to tackle week 9. I need to get my speed up. Speedingsloth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedingsloth Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Ok Breezee so I did W9d1 today, it was not easy but I managed to complete it and I am glad I did! Agreed, I think getting to 10k is going to be a challenge and am going to need all the help, motivation and encouragement. I ran into multiple side stitches and some other aches. How are you going with your runs? You mentioned speed earlier, and now I'm worried that I might be going too slow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezee Posted January 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 The long runs I am having no trouble with my breathing but my body (legs and hips) are struggling. I am hoping it is just me going up a level and they will adapt. Will need to push through it. I am due for new runners soon. I have a 5km fun run on Australia Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedingsloth Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 I hope so too! As for runners, Rebel sport currently has some really great deals on runners. I nearly picked up a pair for $50. Might be worth checking them out to see if there's anything for you. Now i see why you're madly running the 5k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blayne Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 You two are good motivation! I can't wait to get where you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedingsloth Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 just finished W9d2. Felt a lot better than day1 and I went a bit further and faster. Only half a side stitch(because it wasn't a full blown one). Hope it stays like that. Thanks for the encouragement Blayne and you will get there! Breezee is an inspiration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezee Posted January 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 I got my first stitch while running yesterday - what a pain! Feeling a bit unmotivated. My tall slender friend who started c25k after me has just passed me big time. She is a whole 10 minutes faster than me doing 5km! I know it's different bodies but so hard to keep it up when I am putting in huge effort and not getting faster times. I'm not overweight just slow!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedingsloth Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 It's ok Breezee, the next run will be better and you can do it, you've come so far!! As for your friend and anyone taller than me, I attribute their better speed to the bigger length of each stride they take compared to mine because I'm short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob129 Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 That's so frustrating. Your pace will come around as the distances increase. You are doing a great job with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezee Posted January 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 I got back out there today - a mind thing for sure. I knew if I didn't get out there this morning it might have been the end. Took a new route and enjoyed the scenery. Ran 35 minutes but did 6kms all up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedingsloth Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Great jobBreezee!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob129 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 I got back out there today - a mind thing for sure. I knew if I didn't get out there this morning it might have been the end. Took a new route and enjoyed the scenery. Ran 35 minutes but did 6kms all up. Super!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blayne Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Don't you dare quit breezee! We will chase you with a big stick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedingsloth Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Just completed W9D3 today, D2 was much better but am glad I finished it! The next run(in a few days time) will be better! ◡̈ think the cooler weather made a difference and I was feeling better that day. We're headed for a scorcher these couple of days here! I'm getting plenty nervous for next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedingsloth Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 How are you doing Breezee? 4 more days to go to your big 5k run! Praying you'll do well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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