Guest Rachel Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Okay, it can't be just me. Did anyone else attempt day one but not actually complete all of the running? I just don't have the endurance to keep going! I hit the pavement this evening decked out in my my new running gear super keep to get going, got to the third 60 seconds of running and just died! It's kind of embarrassing! I thought I would have lasted a little longer! Does anyone have any tips to help build my endurance? Thanks! Richard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Come on you can do it. Trick is take it easy if its getting tough the best is to slow down your pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Hi Rachel, It is perfectly fine if you can't finish. Try the best you can and your mind will give up before your body will. Repeat the days you can't do it, and don't move on yet. Proud of you. You can do it. Don't give up. Keep us posted here. Chris Ziehm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rachel Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 I plan on repeating days until I can do it. I'm definitely not going to give up! Just didn't want to feel like I was the only person who couldn't do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tea Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 I'm on week 7 day 3. There were plenty of days I had a hard time. It will take a while to get a rythmn to your running. When ever I find it hard I try to think about why I started this. I am over weight and only now feel comfortable running in front of people in the beginning I ran early or late in the day so people won't see me. I promise it gets easier and better! Keep up the good work. Chris Ziehm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Hi. You all are doing amazing, way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Danielle Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 This is my THIRD time starting over with Day one. The first time I tried to do it I could not run 20 seconds but I kept trying. The second I could run a full 60 but only for the first two or three cycles. This time I was able to run ALL 60 seconds cycles!! You will build endurance over time! Don't give up!! We got this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisholland1983 Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 I can now run 3 minutes could do that before I started.Keep at it I'm actually enjoying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Way to go Danielle, awesome. You too Chris. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kushal Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Hi.. just a quick question..when u say.. u have a hard time.. is it due to leg pain and injurirs.... or is it breathing and endurance.. Am planning yo start yhe c25k program.. but am afraid of Injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Caz Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Hi Rachel, don't worry about it, the whole aim of this type of training is to improve your endurance. There are a few ways you can trick your mind though. If you're counting in your head be it the sixty seconds or the eight intervals, count backwards as this makes it seem more positive. Actually keeping your mind occupied on anything else will distract you from whichever part of you body is burning the most. As for the physical part if you can't jog then try a power walk or a sidewinder - as long as your heart rate is up you're improving :-) I'd also recommend you try a pyramid to get your confidence up :-) Power walk set 1 slow jog set 2 faster jog set 3 run set 4 & 5 fast jog 6 slow jog 7 power walk 8. You've still done your same 3 really but you've managed to spread it over the eight. You'll be able to jog the whole 8 sets in no time at all so don't worry and stick with it. Best of luck :-) crafty578 and Chris Ziehm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Well said Caz. Thanks. Everyone is doing amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jess g Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I just completed week 1 day 1. I definitely struggled. I actually did most of the runs, but quit sorryon 2. It's okthough, we arejust starting!but just keep going! WE CAN DO THIS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I just finished day one. I was definitely having a hard time finishing the runs. I did make it however and I'm looking forward to going On and finishing the program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Way to go. Great job. Keep on running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdbeachgirl Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Great comments by everyone, and so supportive! Rachel, you are definitely not the only one! We've all got to start somewhere Before you know it, there will be no stopping you on your runs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Traci Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 How are you doing now Rachel? I just finished day 1 and could only do 20 minutes. I definitely LAN on reappearing until I can do the full 30! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest asitis Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Hey Traci, as far as I figured you are supposed to do 20 minutes of run/walk intervals. The other 10 minutes are for warm up/cool down walks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pfox Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 I just made it through day one! Now if I can do day 2 and so on is the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Hi Pfox, Welcome here. Yay for you. You are doing great. Keep going!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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