C25K Week 07 Day 02
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Today was my 3rd 25 minute run and Week 07 Day 02 of C25K. I work at a University and classes have started again so I’ve started to do my runs in the afternoon rather than the morning. I don’t know why but I’ve been itching to do my run all day. Luckily for me, I had a guest lecturer in today so all I had to do was introduce her. I then went to the gym to do my run. I’m lucky in that there is a gym on campus which is really convenient for me. It’s not fancy and it’s pretty grotty compared to some gyms truth be told but it’s cheap and convenient - two properties that are close to my heart.
Today’s run was mentally quite tough. I’ve been having visions of upping the pace and setting a new PR but instead I went slower than in my previous session as I felt that maybe I was trying to push things a bit too much. I listened to a great podcast (warning the link opens the podcast) by Steve Runner about doing the C25K program and one of the things he emphasises is that you should NOT try to do more than the program suggests. He says that this is the biggest mistake that newbies like myself make and it leads to injuries.
So I listened and backed off a tiny bit. I did 4.25 km in 25 minutes today which is still a little faster than the program suggests (4kms in 25 mins) but I think it’s a comfortable pace for me. I’ve been tracking my runs here if anyone is interested in having a look.
I’ve given up on the podcasts by Steve Ullrey now that I’m doing continuous runs rather than interval runs. Instead I’ve been listening to audio books on my ipod. Just to prove I’m a geek I’ve been listening to the Star Wars: Legacy of the Force series. I think on Friday I will try going back to the podcasts as they provide quite a good beat for running. The book is great for my walks home but doesn’t have quite enough oomph! for my runs. When I get some time I’ll try and make myself a good running playlist. Anyone got any suggestions for great running songs?
You’ll be getting a whole bunch of running songs when I get those workout CDs to you!
I’m pretty sure I’ve put some of my playlists up on C&E, you can take a look in the Running and Interval Circuit categories for ideas. (of course, I probably have way different music preferences!)
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And holy shit! I totally was going to be all gloatalicious with having run my first 5km, but goddamn, you ran 4.25km in the time it takes me to run 2km O_O
UNFAIR.
Look at how well you’re doing!
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Major typo there. I ran 4.25 km in 25 minutes not 15! And you ran 5km! Awesome. Something I have never done yet.
Andrew is jealous.
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Cool I’ll check those out thanks. Your comment got flagged as spam - I think it was for the multiple links. :p Spammer. :d
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I had a feeling that it had been flagged. That’s the last time I ever link you to anything!
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Have you ever tried reciting something over and over again, without distracting and think of something else? Keeps you entertained for ages!
Well done to both of you! One for running 25 mins and one for running 5km.
I think the last time I “ran” was from OCH to just outside Chemistry building…. then I had to stop for a rest…
(Why was I running? Oh, to get to Subway before they finish serving breakfast…. :P)
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You are doing quite well. I really that runlog… I am definitely going to start doing that.
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Andrew; I thought you might find this article useful –> http://lifeandhealth.guardian.co.uk/wellbeing/story/0,,2261900,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfront
[hope I don't get flagged as spam this time!]
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That’s a great article Marshmallow. Thanks.
Mary: Thanks. Runlog is great. It’s simple to use and stores all I really want to know. Having said that I’ve ordered a Garmin 305…and it will provide me with stats galore so I may change to something else. We’ll see.
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If I’m doing my calcs right, you’re running a sub 30 min 5k pace — is that right? Dude, that is smokin in my book!
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