Kristin
starting from scratch wasn't QUITE as "from scratch" as I'd feared it may be. Jog/walk 1.5 min jog on/1.5 min walk, etc. In 2011 I could barely jog 30 seconds. Not great, but i... read more
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I've never been a runner but I've been working out on the elliptical and am ready to start running. Starting w/C25k.
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good Wildwood short loop 0.8 mi 00:25 30:51 pace
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good Walk-run-walk 10:00
with a trainer to get an idea of where I'm currently at so she could help me with a game plan. After so long of NO cardiovascular activity, so to speak, and putting back on so much weight, I w... read more
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alright Monday morning yoga 01:00
I've decided downward dog is the name of my existence.....lol. And because of it, I felt like I was about to get a blister on the heel of my left hand :-X
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good Past time to get moving again... 01:10
okay, while in Europe I ended up hurting my knee and just as it was healing fell down the stairs at home and injured my other knee. And by the time that healed.....honestly, I had gotten lazy and c... read more
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RUN
good C25k Week 5, Day 2 1.95 mi 00:36 18:15 pace
Whoever suggested jog.fm, THANK YOU! I had reservations about today (increasing the length of the run session.....kinda like always) but I did it anyways (like always) and found that the music hel... read more
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Seems like the C25K is a little more intense than the Nike+ Walk to Run. I start Week 8 next week and that will be the first time running 20 minutes straight. Keep up the good work!
about 2 years ago • Like
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Not quite 20 yet....that's next session! But I'm excited considering just a few short weeks ago 60-90 seconds seemed Pretty impossible! ;-)
And glad you did Danny! One of my friends here (can't remember who) recommended it, and yes it made a big difference in how I felt w/the run! Hope she enjoys!
about 2 years ago • Like
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You can do it! I was so proud of myself after W5D3 that I threw my hands up in the air like Rocky. Think of it in chunks of 5 minutes (or if you're not timing - until the next song), not the whole 20 at a time. I also found that after the first 10 minutes I didn't feel like I was laboring so much and it became a bit "easier".
about 2 years ago • Like
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I'm curious......what type of terrain do you all prefer to run on? :-)
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Road/Pavement. Tracks are dull as are treadmills. Hiking paths are unconstant. Road/pavement for me it is.
about 2 years ago • Like
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Trails, all the way! The trail I run on is mostly paved, although some parts are still dirt. Running on the trail is nice you get to commune with nature. Last Sunday I saw on my run, trees with fruits starting to bud on them, 3 bunnies, 1 cardinal, 1 frog, and several wild flowers. I kinda forgot I was even running. On the treadmill, I have the numbers staring me right in the face. I see every .01 of a mile as it tics by, I have to watch it ...there is nothing else to look at. BORING.
about 2 years ago • Like
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I'll take whatever I can get. As long as I can wander.
about 2 years ago • Like
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good C25k Week 5, Day 1 1.97 mi 00:35 17:57 pace
A little more focused today, 'though still a bit of a sightseeing tour it seems haha. I felt good though! My calves are still cramping a little bit, but quite a bit less -- and I also notice... read more
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congrats on starting week 5! I was so nervous about week 5 that I thought about repeating week 4. But I decided not to, and I was proud of myself for moving up. Great job!!
about 2 years ago • Like
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Thanks Jeanine! I'm never sure if I'll be able to do it when I start a new week (or heck, since week 5 isn't consistent through the week like the other weeks are, I'm feeling that with every single day this week haha) but I've done it so far.....LOL. Good job to ALL of us! For getting out there, first of all. And for challenging ourselves :-) It's fun!
about 2 years ago • Like
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Thanks for the tip, Kat! :-)
about 2 years ago • Like
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I <3 Wildwood.....the trails are so peaceful :-)
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That's what I love about Oak Openings too. Mallard Lake is always crowded on a nice day, but as soon as you get on the trails, you only see a couple people. :)
about 2 years ago • Like
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Oooh, it's beautiful! I wish I had something like that. That must be a very calming feeling to run there.
about 2 years ago • Like
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good planks for the plank challenge 0.5 mi
Time for me to get off my stupid woe is me whiny kick (which has been accompanied by laziness) and just do it! 5 planks x 60 seconds. I think I'll stick with 5 for my regular, but bump the t... read more
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good C25k Week 4, Day 3 @ Wildwood 1.93 mi 00:35 18:20 pace
haha, slower today but oh well. The run itself felt good. I just realized today that I find myself looking less and less at the clock to see how much longer I have of the run part before the walk... read more
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I'm not an expert, but since you don't actually have a 5K scheduled at the end, or any reason to go faster than necessary, take it slow! Are you going to get a lot of walking done in Rome? I mean, that wouldn't sub for a day of C25K, but it would keep you on your feet. (Also check how much potassium you're getting in a given day, about the cramping. I'm perpetually short.)
about 2 years ago • Like
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About which workout to do ... listen to your body. Don't move on until you're comfortable. No matter what workout you do, you're gaining in fitness and you'll eventually make it to the next step :)
And enjoy Rome! I got to see a little bit of Italy back in 2001, but I've been wanting to go back for years!
about 2 years ago • Like
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Run in Rome! You have to run wherever you go. It's amazing and you have wonderful stories to tell all your friends. Stick with it, it get easier. Great job.
about 2 years ago • Like
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great Planks :-) 0.5 mi
4x60 seconds, 1x30 seconds......I'm amazed at the progress I've made! Still quite a ways to go to where I'd like to be (overall) but it's a work in progress, and progress I... read more
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tomorrow I'm shooting for 5x60 seconds!
about 2 years ago • Like
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Nice Job:
keep it up ... progress is good
about 2 years ago
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You're an Inspiration:
Planks are tough. Great job!
about 2 years ago
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good 1.96 mi 00:35 17:55 pace
Not bad...breathing wasn't quite as easy as yesterday, calves tried to cramp a bit more than yesterday. I think it was cooler, but the humidity was higher. All in all I'm pleased enough :-)
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great C25k week 4, day 1 2.04 mi 00:37 18:04 pace
For the first time ever, I wasn't really short of breath! As in.....I was a bit, but I could've chatted the ENTIRE time anyways. This has always been the aspect that held me back, even ... read more
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You're an Inspiration:
I love hearing about your progress! Keep up the good work :D
about 2 years ago
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Nice Job:
That's great Kristin! :)
about 2 years ago
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Nice Job:
I love C25K! It's great to have little milestones like not being out of breath for once. :) Great job!
about 2 years ago
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good 00:20
Unfortunately the display on my elliptical is not working because I need to change the batteries, so I'm not sure of anything besides the time....I stayed inside on the elliptical today, becau... read more
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Yeah; the thing is, after a while, you realize that down dog feels so good when you are there at the end of the toga but so terrible at the beginning!
over 1 year ago • Like
Well....it had sometimes been a bit of a challenge toward the end of holding it, the last two weeks, but today I just had NO strength for it at all....kept going back to child's pose.
Also the other big gripe being the blister trying to start....ouch! :( Any tips for that?
over 1 year ago • Like