Running question.....again

KatCooper
on 2/15/12 3:43 am - Collierville, TN

If you have a minute I would like some opinions. I am currently on week 5 day 2 of C25k- 2 5minute runs and one 8 minute run with 5 min walk in between. I got through the 8 min ok. My question is about my pace- which most people could walk which is between 4.2 (first run) to 4.5 (last run). I bring it down to 3.8-4 for my walk. As I said, I am getting through the workout ok, not having to walk when I am supposed to be running. Should I repeat a couple of days/weeks until I get my pace a bit better? I am usally doing this on the treadmill, becuase of my work schedule. I was able to do my 5K last week in 44 minutes and jogged about 1/2 of it. I am feeling really good (I am actually loving it) and dont want to screw anyting up. First big goal is in May which is a 5K Friday night and a 10K Sat am. I realize may not be able to run the entire 10K and I am ok with that. Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

Lots of 5K's, 10K's., 4 1/2 Marathons, 3 Sprint Triathlon done. 2 Olympics and my First IRONMAN 70.3 September 2013 and First Full Marathon Dec 2013 !!!!!

My blog- www.NPRunner.blogspot.com

Paul C.
on 2/15/12 4:42 am - Cumming, GA

RNY on 07/16/10

I didn't do C25K so I don't know if repeating the week would hel*****t. I do know that for me I push myself on every run. If I am not going farther then I will go faster. I want to finish each running feeling good but knowing that I gave it everything I could.

If you feel like you gave it everything you could then continue through the program and focus on speed later. Right now you are basically working to get some endurance so you can complete the distance. As you body adapts and you can more easily do the distance then you can focus on speed.

Not everyone who can run fast can do it for a distance. I work with a guy that does intervals on the hamster wheeel with a run speed of 8.5mph but damn if he wasn't dead after doing 1.25 miles at an avg 6mph pace.

The main thing is to have fun with it.

Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04

KatCooper
on 2/15/12 4:51 am - Collierville, TN

RNY on 06/30/11

Thanks Paul. I am more than having fun! I actually feel like a am living when I run. Sounds wierd huh? I was just concerned about the speed part. I konw I can walk all of my goals, but I really love the running part. I will just keep plugging along and giving it my all!

Kat

Lots of 5K's, 10K's., 4 1/2 Marathons, 3 Sprint Triathlon done. 2 Olympics and my First IRONMAN 70.3 September 2013 and First Full Marathon Dec 2013 !!!!!

My blog- www.NPRunner.blogspot.com

Kim S.
on 2/16/12 2:55 am - Helena, AL

RNY on 05/01/09

Yup-what Paul said.

I do not have good speed....I run like a mawmaw. But I can go for longer distances. And the most important thing is I enjoy it, and I am burning calories. I am always huffing and puffing and sweating.

acbbrown
on 2/15/12 6:50 am - Granada Hills, CA

VSG on 06/10/11

I think you should focus on getting some endurance first and then increasing speed will be easier. If I try to increase my speed by more than .1-.2 I end up winded before I get anywhere, but slowly and surely, im getting faster. My first mile that I "jogged" was 15 minutes, and over the last 6 months or so, I've increased my avg pace to 12 min/mile. (on the TM anyways)

I really recommend, as much as you can, running outside because there is a huge difference between TM running and running outside. I can run about 4 miles or so on the TM, but outside, I feel lucky to make it to a mile at the same pace, or I end up running much slower. Just kind of an FYI so you can be as prepared as possible for an outdoors 5K/10K.

www.sexyskinnybitch.wordpress.com - my journey to sexy skinny bitch status

11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift.

HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200 85 lbs lost pre-op / 135 post op

~~~~Alison~~~~~

KatCooper
on 2/15/12 7:11 am - Collierville, TN

RNY on 06/30/11

Thanks for the input!! I like to run outside but the shifts I have been on have kept me off the road because of the dark and no lights where I live. I was suprised at the 5K I did last week I did ok! But then I really wanted to beat a specific time. I love the thought of a 12 minute mile consistantly!!! Good for you! Thanks again for the input.

Kat

Lots of 5K's, 10K's., 4 1/2 Marathons, 3 Sprint Triathlon done. 2 Olympics and my First IRONMAN 70.3 September 2013 and First Full Marathon Dec 2013 !!!!!

My blog- www.NPRunner.blogspot.com

Paul C.
on 2/15/12 9:58 am - Cumming, GA

RNY on 07/16/10

you need like 1 degree of incline to get away from the TM running for you.

Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04

acbbrown
on 2/15/12 10:46 am - Granada Hills, CA

VSG on 06/10/11

Good point. Ill start doing that.

www.sexyskinnybitch.wordpress.com - my journey to sexy skinny bitch status

11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift.

HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200 85 lbs lost pre-op / 135 post op

~~~~Alison~~~~~

KatCooper
on 2/15/12 10:40 pm - Collierville, TN

RNY on 06/30/11

Thanks. That is good to know. I will start adding a degree of incline!

Lots of 5K's, 10K's., 4 1/2 Marathons, 3 Sprint Triathlon done. 2 Olympics and my First IRONMAN 70.3 September 2013 and First Full Marathon Dec 2013 !!!!!

My blog- www.NPRunner.blogspot.com

Sue M.
on 2/15/12 7:08 am - Nantucket, MA

RNY on 11/12/08

I never concerned myself with speed during the couch to 5k. I just ran what felt sustainable. After several months of increasing distance, I knocked several minutes off my 5k time without really having done any "speed work".

So, my personal recommendation is not to worry about it at this stage of the game. Just work on getting in the distance.

Read my blog, BARIATHLETE I run because I can.

First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
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