C25K...WEEK 1...DAY 3 (Part 1)

Couch to 5K: Week One
Week one is designed to get us gradually started on a running routine and slowly build our running abilities without burning us out from starting too fast. This program is designed to be run three times our first week with a resting day between each run. We'll have a brisk five minute walking warm-up followed by eight sets of 60 second interval runs. A 90 second recovery will follow each interval and we'll finish up with a 5 minute cool down.
Total Duration: 30mins

Day 3 complete...Week 1 done, but not out of the way. Let's just say Part 1 is out of the way! After completing today's session, I've decided that I definitely will repeat Week 1 before moving on to Week 2. I just don't feel that my body is ready to move to Week 2 as yet - I need to feel a bit more comfortable. If any of you feel this way, please let me know. I'm thinking (hoping) that I may not be alone in this. From all that I've read, most people move on to week 2 with ease...I just don't feel ready yet.

I was back outside today and what a difference. I don't know if it's in my mind or what, but I did find it a bit more challenging today than Wednesday. The route that I train on does not have any major hills or anything, just small inclines, however it's quite challenging for me. I find that I work a lot harder training outdoors than on the treadmill. My legs are still sore but not as much as Wed. They're getting better. I've been making sure that I cool down properly and get a great stretch after each run.

So tomorrow, I will post some of the stretches I've been using after each run. I like to spend a little extra time stretching just to keep my muscles loose and hopefully reduce soreness and possible injury.

Until next time...

Joania (2KMINE!!!)

C25K...WEEK 1... DAY 2!!

Couch to 5K: Week One
Week one is designed to get us gradually started on a running routine and slowly build our running abilities without burning us out from starting too fast. This program is designed to be run three times our first week with a resting day between each run. We'll have a brisk five minute walking warm-up followed by eight sets of 60 second interval runs. A 90 second recovery will follow each interval and we'll finish up with a 5 minute cool down.
Total Duration: 30mins

WOW!!! I got through Day 2.

Today was a bit different because I trained on the treadmill. I'm out of town on business so it's more convenient to use the hotel's fitness center before going to work. I found that I depended a lot on the glide of the treadmill. Don't get me wrong, it was still hard but I found training outside a bit more challenging. I had to remind myself to change the incline every now and then, otherwise it would have been just a straight, flat run/walk.

My legs are still very sore and thigh muscles were burning but I got through it. I'm still finding it hard so I think I may repeat Week 1 because I don't think I'm ready to move on to Week 2. Running for 60 seconds is still a very challenging task and I want to feel a bit more comfortable before increasing that duration.

I read somewhere that when training for a race/run and just training in general, it is very important to listen to your body (my trainer Rob also tells me that - proper form and doing the exercise correctly is more important and more effective than the the number of repititions or the length of time it takes to complete).

After Friday's session, I will decide if I will move on to Week 2 or just repeat Week 1. The C25K training program is a 9 week plan, but we do have about 13/14 weeks before the October 4th CIBC Run For The Cure race.

Off to work....

Until next time...

Joania (2KMINE!!!)