Comments on: Couch to 5K W08 D2 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/ One day at a time. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:48:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: A run in the Domain | Andrew is getting fit http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/comment-page-1/#comment-594 A run in the Domain | Andrew is getting fit Fri, 14 Mar 2008 06:39:00 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/#comment-594 [...] « Couch to 5K W08 D2 [...] [...] « Couch to 5K W08 D2 [...]

]]> By: AndrewE http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/comment-page-1/#comment-593 AndrewE Fri, 14 Mar 2008 06:09:42 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/#comment-593 Welcome back John. Long time no see. Wundalucy: We had a chatty run and it was quite good. Welcome back John. Long time no see.

Wundalucy: We had a chatty run and it was quite good.

]]> By: WundaLucy http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/comment-page-1/#comment-592 WundaLucy Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:26:40 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/#comment-592 "I have this problem in that I try to do too much. Take today’s run. My rational mind said you’ve already proven that you can do 5 km so take it easy and just build up a good base. Of course, super competitive inner Andrew takes over and says I WILL SET A NEW PR and sets the treadmill at a fast pace." Ahhh it's like you read my mind. I also find it really difficult to just take it easy, and it's what i'm trying to adjust to at the moment. Competition with yourself is all well and good, but it can be frustrating when you fail/injure yourself/get disappointed. Stephanie over at Back in Skinny Jeans recommends never to increase your workouts by over 10% a week and I think that's helpful! Good luck with your running buddy. You might surprise yourself! Like Marshmallow I get inside my own head, but if it's a non-chat run, you've got someone next to you going at the same pace, it keeps you going that bit longer. Good luk! “I have this problem in that I try to do too much. Take today’s run. My rational mind said you’ve already proven that you can do 5 km so take it easy and just build up a good base. Of course, super competitive inner Andrew takes over and says I WILL SET A NEW PR and sets the treadmill at a fast pace.”

Ahhh it’s like you read my mind. I also find it really difficult to just take it easy, and it’s what i’m trying to adjust to at the moment. Competition with yourself is all well and good, but it can be frustrating when you fail/injure yourself/get disappointed. Stephanie over at Back in Skinny Jeans recommends never to increase your workouts by over 10% a week and I think that’s helpful!

Good luck with your running buddy. You might surprise yourself! Like Marshmallow I get inside my own head, but if it’s a non-chat run, you’ve got someone next to you going at the same pace, it keeps you going that bit longer. Good luk!

]]> By: From Fat to Fit http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/comment-page-1/#comment-589 From Fat to Fit Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:45:23 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/#comment-589 Now that I am back at this weight loss thing and Spring is right around the corner, I am hoping to start doing more of my running outside too. Looking forward to it! Now that I am back at this weight loss thing and Spring is right around the corner, I am hoping to start doing more of my running outside too. Looking forward to it!

]]> By: AndrewE http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/comment-page-1/#comment-588 AndrewE Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:09:36 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/#comment-588 Andrew(ajh): Thanks and welcome. :) Jeff: I'm looking forward to it. Pretty much every running blog I read extols the virtues of running outside rather than on the dreadmill! :) Andrew(ajh): Thanks and welcome. :)
Jeff: I’m looking forward to it. Pretty much every running blog I read extols the virtues of running outside rather than on the dreadmill! :)

]]> By: Jeff http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/comment-page-1/#comment-587 Jeff Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:25:19 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/#comment-587 I think you are going to like running outside a lot more than on the treadmill. I think it is easier as well. Then again, I live in Florida where a 'cold' day here is still around 16 degrees, so it makes it really easy to get outside just about any day of the year. :) I think you are going to like running outside a lot more than on the treadmill. I think it is easier as well. Then again, I live in Florida where a ‘cold’ day here is still around 16 degrees, so it makes it really easy to get outside just about any day of the year. :)

]]> By: Andrew (ajh) http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/comment-page-1/#comment-586 Andrew (ajh) Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:39:16 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/#comment-586 Hey Andrew, just found your blog from a comment you left on another blog. From another Andrew who is on the same journey as you, congratulations on your efforts and weight loss progress so far! Hey Andrew, just found your blog from a comment you left on another blog. From another Andrew who is on the same journey as you, congratulations on your efforts and weight loss progress so far!

]]> By: Marshmallow http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/comment-page-1/#comment-585 Marshmallow Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:35:21 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/#comment-585 And the dread mill doesn't get wet when it rains! And the dread mill doesn’t get wet when it rains!

]]> By: AndrewE http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/comment-page-1/#comment-584 AndrewE Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:33:10 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/#comment-584 Thanks Chief. The dread mill has no hills unless you are feeling masochistic. ;) Thanks Chief. The dread mill has no hills unless you are feeling masochistic. ;)

]]> By: chief wahoo http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/comment-page-1/#comment-582 chief wahoo Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:58:50 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/#comment-582 Great job pushing yourself on that 5K - you have to press to improve. Enjoy the run outside - I don't know how you guys do all those miles on a "dread mill" Great job pushing yourself on that 5K – you have to press to improve.

Enjoy the run outside – I don’t know how you guys do all those miles on a “dread mill”

]]> By: AndrewE http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/comment-page-1/#comment-581 AndrewE Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:08:16 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/#comment-581 Marshmallow: I know what you mean about getting inside your own head. And I'll have to run without my beloved ipod! Carly& Mary: Thanks for the encouragement. I'm looking forward to it. Marshmallow: I know what you mean about getting inside your own head. And I’ll have to run without my beloved ipod!

Carly& Mary: Thanks for the encouragement. I’m looking forward to it.

]]> By: Mary http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/comment-page-1/#comment-580 Mary Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:48:36 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/#comment-580 I think we all have felt that. Running with other people can be intimidating, but you will enjoy it I think. Especially running outside, I think it is so much more fun than the treadmill. I think we all have felt that. Running with other people can be intimidating, but you will enjoy it I think. Especially running outside, I think it is so much more fun than the treadmill.

]]> By: Carly http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/comment-page-1/#comment-579 Carly Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:52:37 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/#comment-579 I know EXACTLY how you felt about going running with someone else. My running partner is WAY better than me and I cringe when we run on the road together rather than side by side on a treadmill. You will be glad you went! Nice stats by the way! I know EXACTLY how you felt about going running with someone else. My running partner is WAY better than me and I cringe when we run on the road together rather than side by side on a treadmill. You will be glad you went!

Nice stats by the way!

]]> By: Marshmallow http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/comment-page-1/#comment-578 Marshmallow Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:44:26 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/#comment-578 I've had people come up to me and offer to be my running buddy, and I've never taken them up, since I'm terrified that I won't be able to keep up. Though I've found another reason - when I run, I get deep inside my head, and am oblivious to anyone else (if I'm doing it right) Never mind that there's no way that I could hold a conversation with whoever I'm running with! I’ve had people come up to me and offer to be my running buddy, and I’ve never taken them up, since I’m terrified that I won’t be able to keep up. Though I’ve found another reason – when I run, I get deep inside my head, and am oblivious to anyone else (if I’m doing it right) Never mind that there’s no way that I could hold a conversation with whoever I’m running with!

]]> By: Sally http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/comment-page-1/#comment-577 Sally Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:21:43 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/03/12/couch-to-5k-w08-d2/#comment-577 Oh dear, just take it easy... not good if you over do it, eh! Oh dear, just take it easy… not good if you over do it, eh!

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