May 21 Progress

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Today's run was really interesting. Last Thurs when we ran it was considerably cooler than today. During our half mile intervals last Thursday our pace was 14:12-13:32 min/miles, depending on the interval. Our pace dropped on today's run. We did 12:28-13:40 min/miles. I think our levels of conditioning are definitely improving. Thursday's run calls for 3/4 mile intervals. I hope to be able to complete it and add some distance. Getting through the 1/2 mile portions still seems tough so hopefully my workout partner and I are ready.

  

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JAMBABY0 5/21/2013 7:39PM

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Hello Week 5 C25K

Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Well after being in Week 4 limbo for a couple of weeks, my running partner and I successfully finished the 1st day of week 5 today! The .5 mile intervals were challenging. The first 1/2 mile was a struggle, but as I powered through the second interval, I started to feel better. When the 3rd interval started, I felt like I had a second wind and I didn't feel too tired until we had about .10 left. We had rain pour down on us during the last .25 mile. I felt like it was kind of fun.

Since Saturday, I've been feeling much better during my runs. I've begun to look forward to each running workout. Buying new shoes about a week ago has helped as well. Strength and core training continues between run days.

  

Still working on week 4

Saturday, May 04, 2013

My running partner and I are still working on the forth week of C25K. The good news is we have actually ran some of the full half mile portions. In the ones we haven't, we've done all but about a tenth of them. So, we are seeing progress.

One of the most exciting things is seeing almost 10 pounds dropped from my frame. For anyone who says you can't lose weight on the plan, I say you can if you stick to a relatively healthy diet and watch you caloric intake. After doing this plan several times, and losing weight each time, I'm convinced.

UPDATE-I had a great run this morning. Everything went well and I knocked out both 1/2 mile intervals and the 1/4 mile ones of course. My shins were just a little sore.

  

Week 4 start

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

I had high hopes for starting week 4 of C25K today. Week 3 went really well and I felt like I breezed through it. During my run today, I could only do 1/4 intervals of running before needing to walk. The two 1/2 mile intervals did not pan out, except for a 1/4 mile each. After finishing week 3, I feel like I've progressed too far to repeat week 3, so I'll attempt week 4 again Thursday. Things being what they are, I managed to get a good workout in and burn some calories. The reality is that I'm out of shape and it's going to take some work to be successful this time around.

  

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BUBBLE-HEAD 4/25/2013 6:29PM

Caloric intake that day was low. I wasn't fueled enough and work had sapped a lot of energy out of me. Today's run was much better but my endurance is not quite there to do the full 1/2 mile intervals. I'm feeling stronger though. Report Inappropriate Comment

JANNIE1 4/23/2013 6:36PM

Don't be too hard on yourself Patrick! There's so many factors that may have slowed you down today, out door temps, hydration, stretching. Did you get enough sleep the night before or have enough to eat before your run? Keep at it (I know you will) because you WILL make it over this little hump and continue to make gains!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Week 3 for 3 weeks

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

So I've been doing the same workout for about 3 weeks. My workout partner and I did it the first week, spring break came and I only walked due to a sore toe, so we started the week over today. The good news is we agreed we are ready for week 4 next week. Shin splints are still at bay.

  

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