Couch to 5k

[PhillyGirl]

If it will help improve my speed, I want to finish it out. Its 4 more weeks and I am enjoying it.

[DH]

I used to run 7 minute miles in HS, but it was always the most boring thing I would do in the exercise spectrum. Biking was and still is my preference, but best of luck on th 26th PG..

[Yeti]

This stuff works great for knee problems.

[PhillyGirl]

Thanks Yeti, knee problems are solved though. Took one visit to my orthopedic surgeon...got these strap things that go around my knees when I run, GIGANTIC ice packs to wrap around my knees after I run and Voltaren gel to use on it (anti inflammatory gel). No pain since.

[Tomahawk]

Thanks Yeti, knee problems are solved though. Took one visit to my orthopedic surgeon...got these strap things that go around my knees when I run, GIGANTIC ice packs to wrap around my knees after I run and Voltaren gel to use on it (anti inflammatory gel). No pain since.

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[rjs246]

Dude, I would much rather go to Voltron than an orthopedist.

[PhillyGirl]

I used to run 7 minute miles in HS, but it was always the most boring thing I would do in the exercise spectrum. Biking was and still is my preference, but best of luck on th 26th PG..

I'm down to 9.5 minute miles now...running 25 minutes straight. I seriously was dying after the last 60 second run interval in week 1. I love this program. I actually CRAVE running now. Its not boring for me though. Its listening to my (not kids) music and being alone (no kids) for 30 minutes after a long day of work and kids. I farging am in love with running haha

[Rome]

Running is a fantastic way to stay in shape until you turn 40.  Then it is absolute sheer farging misery.  I miss it especially considering I've gained about 35 pounds since I stopped due to other health ailments.

[Tomahawk]

What happens at 40? Joints can't handle it?

[Diomedes]

I'd like to smoke a joint and drink a 40.  Instead, I'm watching this baby scoot around the floor from power cord to power cord, like its some kind of farging game for me to keep him from killing himself.

[rjs246]

It is a game. And no matter what happens, you lose.

[General_Failure]

But the longer you play, the more chances you have to embarrass and humiliate him in front of other people.

[Diomedes]

It is a game. And no matter what happens, you lose.

If I were matty, I'd embed a video of his red screaming face right now in support of this dire truth.

[PhillyGirl]

2 weeks left on this and after I finish, I move on to what's called Bridge to 10k:

Bridge to 10K

W1 - run 10 min, walk 1 min, repeat 4 times
W2 - run 15 min, walk 1 min, repeat 3 times
W3 - run 17 min, walk 1 min, repeat 3 times
W4 - run 18 min, walk 1 min, repeat 3 times
W5 - day 1 - run 22 min, walk 1, repeat 2 times.
W5 - day 2 - run 25 min, walk 1, repeat 2 times
W5 - day 3 - run 30 min, walk 1, repeat 2 times
W6 - run 60 min

All with a 5 min warmup/cooldown

[Rome]

Is that every day or do you skip training days?