I did it!!! Week 1 day 1 of C25K
I did it girls! I did the first day. I figured if I didn’t do it today, I wouldn’t start. I would just keep putting it off and putting it off. So, I got out of bed and did it. I wanted to do it before it got brutally hot outside… yeah, it was already brutally hot.
So anyway, I figured I’d walk down to the lake by my house and walk the trail there. From the driveway of my apartment, around the lake and back is 2.22 miles. So I walked down there and started the program once I got to the lake. I was doing really well… even during the first run. Right before the second, I ran into my group leader and 2 ladies from my group walking around the lake too. They were on their way back but were going to turn around and walk with me, but I told them I was doing a program and I’d catch up with them. It was kind of nice because every time I passed them, they would shout some encouragement. Halfway though, I started to hit the wall. It was getting harder and harder to run, and my brisk walk was no longer brisk. But I kept going. I found that I would have to stop running before he said too, but it was only a few seconds before. I kept going though. I was wondering why it was so hard to run for 60 seconds. Then when I was done, I figured out why…. I WAS DOING WEEK 2!!!! NO WONDER!! I had actually been running for 90 seconds. And I had heard him say 90 seconds each time, but never thought anything of it! I felt better after that. I actually CAN run for 60 seconds.
So then I had to walk back to my house… slower and slower with each step I felt. Then I got home…. AND REMEMBERED I HAD TO CLIMB A FLIGHT OF STAIRS. Ugh. I got in and collapsed on the floor.
BUT I DID IT!! I am very proud of this. And my feet didn’t hurt and I didn’t get shin splints. THANK YOU NEW SHOES!!! So Monday I will do it again… using week 1 this time.
I have a few things to figure out though… maybe someone can help me:
1. I have to figure out the best way to deal with the wires from my MP3 player. The left side kept falling out of my ear, which was sort of annoying. I put the wires under my shirt, but I’m not sure what to do yet.
2. I get “sausage fingers” when I run (or walk) My fingers swell up and only feel better if I raise them over my head. It doesn’t hurt, they just feel tight.
3. What to do on the resting days. I’m afraid if I don’t do anything I’ll not want to run on the days I’m supposed too. I may walk, or I may do Debbie Siebers for some weight training. What do you other ladies do?
round said,
May 24, 2008 @ 12:01 pm
wow, good for you for doing week 2 already - now as you finish week one it will feel so easy!
For the items on your list - I’ve tried a bunch of different types of headphones before finding some that work for me - no real advice there, except hope that a less-annoying pair exist out there somewhere. I any of your ideas for cross-training days off are good - if you have joint issues you might consider swimming, and if you get tight muscles from the running, yoga could be a good choice too.
way to go, you’re on your way!
getupnow said,
May 24, 2008 @ 12:47 pm
LOL!
Good for you!! And the best news is that you won’t freak yourself out moving on to week 2 like I did, because you already know you can do it! This is what I needed to hear today. My c25k report from today is on the c25k page of my blog (didn’t even bother with a regular blog entry, it was THAT bad). If my pain subsides, I need to get back out tomorrow since I wimped out half way through today.
I have the ear phones that have the thing that wraps around the outside of your ear. Those are working out well for me, not having too many wire issues yet.
Before c25k, I was on the elliptical every day. Once i started c25k, I got increasingly bored with the elliptical but it is still a decent off day thing since it is low impact. I am still searching for something for the off days that I will enjoy. No luck yet.
Anyway, yeah for you!!! And yeah for me because hopefully this is the inspiration I need to get myself back to the track and not wimp out tomorrow.
m3at49 said,
May 24, 2008 @ 12:56 pm
Hi Eryn! I just had to pop in after reading about you at getupnows” place! Week 2 right off the bat
you sure don’t mess around! So please we have another runner in the making, good for you!
As for your earphones dilemma, I prefer the type with an over head headband, any ear bud ones I’ve tried fall out and the sound is poor. But what I highly recommend is that whatever you buy get a set that has an inline volume control dial, very handy to not be fumbling for your mp3 player. I got a nice set for $15.00, sounds great!
Cross trn/rest days- a good time to do other things, an excellent time to get in upper body weights and abs work. There’s lot’s you can do and still rest your legs enough. Walkings great, too.
My fingers used to feel thick and tight as well. Not anymore and don’t know why…all I can say is make sure you’re not clenching your hands tightly when running.
you’re a runner not a fighter! Shake ‘em out now and then see how it goes…good luck with your C25K…enjoy!