Guest Amanda Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 On my first week, I found it hard to run for 1 whole min continuously, I could do it but it was tough for me - even just one min. I looked ahead through what I would have to do each week and saw that in week 5 day 3 I should run for 20 mins continuously. I almost gave up right there knowing that would be impossible, but I decided to just see how far I could go. So each week I got a little better and then yesterday I laced up my shoes and actually felt really nervous because I knew that part of me was actually hoping I could do it, and was dreading how disappointed I was going to feel. Ok well I didn't manage to run continuously for 20 mins, BUT I did run for 13 mins before I looked down and saw on my HRM that my bmp was too high, and so I walked for 30 seconds, then started running again, I did need another 30 second walk before I finished, but by the end I had run 2.1 miles in 23mins and I did not feel disappointed. In fact I am amazed!! Healthylife4me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Hi Amanda, woohoo, look at you go girl! You are doing fantastic. Proud of you for pushing yourself,.. YAY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lorraine Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 That's amazing! I'm doing that tomorrow and am very nervous! I'm going to keep you in mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shannon Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Outstanding! I am only on week two. Like you, I scrolled ahead because day 1 that 1 min was not pretty. Today, I struggled a 5mi/hr 90 sec run BUT I did it and even wanted to run more! I went to TJMaxx last night and got new running shoes and cold weather running attaire. I am also doing T25 workouts and am through 6 weeks there. What a transformation. I love it. I now feel like I can say I run. Keep it up and keep us posted. My 5k is 12/14 so I am accelerating the workouts but still taking a day for rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Finished wk 5 day 3 today did the 20 mins but must admit had to watch my breathing and slow down to make sure I finished but I did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 You are a,, doing amazing. Keep up the good work. Woohoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kelly Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 I started the 20 min run yesterday got 1/2 way done and stopped not because I could not keep going physically but mentally. So I kept walking and by the time the cool down ended I had some great self talk and stared over and finished the 20 minute run. I am pretty sure my neighbor laughed at me as I ran home smiling and jumping up and down. I was so proud of myself! First time I can remember running 20 minutes without stopping! Healthylife4me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Amanda Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Congrats to everyone, it is awesome to hear from others who are doing this too! Quick update: Yesterday I did Week 6 Day 3, the one that says to run for 22 mins. I ran it more slowly to be careful to keep my heart rate and breathing under control because I wanted to see if I could do the whole 22 mins without having to walk at all this time. I RAN the whole 22 mins without walking once, and when I got to 22 mins I saw that I wasn't quite up to 2 miles yet so I carried on for 2 more mins and hit my 2 mile mark. My breathing was the hardest part, my throat hurt and it felt hard to get breaths deep enough to fill my lungs, that is why I chose to run slowly, but it got a lot better after the first 10 mins my throat stopped hurting, not sure why, but I will be doing some reading up on that. I'm not planning to try to run any further than 3k, but I want to work on upping my speed gradually as I get stronger, and I plan to keep running 3k every other day pretty much for the rest of my life, or as long as I can. If anyone had told me 6 weeks ago that I would run 2 miles without any walking I would have thought they were just being ridiculous, but I did it. I am 49 and have not run since I was at high school. Bring on week 7!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Amanda Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 I meant 5K, not 3K, my goal is to run 5K every other day for the rest of my life, and to improve my speed a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ccotter Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 I just finished week 5 day 3 today. Ran the 20 mins. First 10 was at 5.5mph and the last 10 was at 6mph. My hr got to 170. What is the point that it is too high? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Hi Amanda, Well, look at you! Amazing.. Seee, You did it! Super duper proud of you! Hey CCotter, you too, way to go . YAY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Wk 6 d2 done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Way to go Richard. How did you do?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jenn Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I'm on week 5 day 2. Happy with the progress so far but dreadingtomorrow's 20 mins. All the inspiration here is great... Let's see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 wk6 d3 done and dusted tough but all good starting wk 7 Friday good to feel fit again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Yay. Jenn and Richard. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest_GG Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 just completed week 5 day 3. Was planning on skipping it, but after reading all the comments here I attempted it today. It's truly all in your mind. Once I got into my rhythm I was able to keep going. It's not as daunting as it seems. Go ahead and try it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest_GG Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 just completed week 5 day 3. Was planning on skipping it, but after reading all the comments here I attempted it today. It's truly all in your mind. Once I got into my rhythm I was able to keep going. It's not as daunting as it seems. Go ahead and try it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Hi GG. Awesome. So proud of you. Woohoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Week 7 day 1 done all good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Great job Richard. Woot woot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richard Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Long break back on it again just finished wk7 day 2 Happy New Year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richard Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Long break back on it again just finished wk7 day 2 Happy New Yeari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Hi Richard, Way to go, great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRoseWithin~Shannon Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Amanda, you gave me goosebumbs!!! You are an exemplar of pressing on - in spite of and because of!! Honestly, I had to giggle while reading as I could so relate to what you were feeling - been there done that, and still do that on occasion. LOL In the past especially, I would fret and worry about step 10 long before accomplishing step 1 OR I'd worry about how I would feel AFTER, before even beginning or completing. LOL So silly of me. In your case, you were worried about how you would feel (dissapointment) before you had even begun or finished. Nevertheless, you persevered - in spite of and because of your fear of what you 'might' experience - and achieved success! I sure feel good about what YOU achieved and have continued to achieve! Definitely! Thank you Amanda! WayHAY to go siSTAR! Congrats to everyone else too! Energized after reading these posts! CHEERS! Healthylife4me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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