Couch to 5K, Week 7 Has Begun, All 25 min runs... Whew

Congrats on week 3 Shontay,  I am very proud of you.

You are absolutely right it is mind over matter because my mind tells me I am tired when I know i'm not.

Keep going Shontay,  I'm right here with you.

i skipped week 4 and am doing week 5. did 1st run sat. doing day 1 again 2day. then will do day 2 and 3 wed and fri.

decided i needed 1 extra day since i skipped week 4. i don't know, i might be able 2 swing it. u know, i might try it. i was okay doing the 5 min runs. i didn't get tired until the last 30 sec's of run 3. so, we'll see.

i'm excited about this running thing, too!! it is sooooooo contagious! i'm hoping 2 find some runners at all levels in my neighborhood 2 run 2gethe 1-2 days per week! i ran with a friend a week ago and wow it made a big difference running and talking and laughing!

so, i'm on my way, too!

my 5k date is may 9th and will be here b4 i know it!!

Awesome Andrea.

I think you will for sure be ready for your run.   About being tired on the last 30 seconds,  when I start to feel tired I run faster, and the last half of the run, I run faster, the last min is a all out sprint.  I like to finish with a bang.

Lee...I'm so happy your moving into week 7.  I'll be interested to learn how back to back runs feel.   Guess I'm sort of feeling like last week was a fluke.   On Sunday , I finished week5  and the 20 minute C25K run is done!!!! WOOOO HOOO I even felt I could have gone further with   Kanye's Stronger bringing me into the home stretch ...lol  

Now, I'm waiting on Shani to pop in and give me her weekend update.  I know she has alot going with a move but hopefully she was able to complete the 20 minute run too.  Oh, and I just might not be a tortoise cause according to my Nike +  I'm right around a 10 minute mile which is the program's initial goal.   I feel fantastic and ready for longer runs this week.   Thanks for keeping us checking in!

Georgeann
 

Hi Jorjandu

Glad to hear your moving on to week 6.  You are doing it !!!!  

What do you mean by Nike says your not a turtle.  How do you know your doing a 10 minute mile.  Do you have something that is counting your mileage time?

Lee- it's called the Nike + Ipod Sport Kit and it tracks your time and/or distance when you run. http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/

It  sells for around $29 and it was designed to fit in a Nike running shoe. The wireless reciever must be lugged into an Ipod Nano or it is already built in to the Ipod Touch.  So, if you already have an Ipod Nano I'd definately recommend the Nike +.   However, you don't need Nike shoes...there is a strap that you can buy to put the recieved on other shoes.  I bought the strap and it is working fine with my shoes.

http://www.amazon.com/Marware-Sportsuit-Sensor-Sport-Black/d p/B000ID6DTG



 

Thanks Jorjandu

I just got home from buying it,  I have so many dam ipods all over this house it is about time one of them will be used.   A few years ago people kept giving me them for gifts so I have like 5 of them.  Anyway I will get some use out of this little nano after all. 

Damn, I wish I posted about this sooner...cause I had to buy an ipod just to use the Nike + LOL  My DH bought me a Japanese knock off version of a ipod touch from a police seizure website (don't ask) ....I think he paid like $60 and it lasted about a month before it crashed and burned.  Hopefully, the new ipod will last longer :)

HEY,
I AM BACK IN ACTION!!!!!!! A few weeks behind but I am going to finsih this one out.  I am on my way to the gym now will update when i get back!!!

That's ok Roxy if your a little behind, just keep going and don't stop girl.     I will be here running right along with you.