Jenzkind
Newbie
There is more to this journey than a smaller number on the scale!
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Post by Jenzkind on Jan 28, 2005 9:02:48 GMT -5
Good morning, everyone! I did W6D3 yesterday. I was amazed that I was actually able to run for 25 minutes straight! I just love this program!!
I have a question for y'all. Sorry if this is gross or TMI...but do you think that this jogging would cause a yeast infection? I think I may have one, and the only times I've ever had them before was when I was sick and had to take antibiotics. I'm not taking any now, and the only thing I can think of is the heat and moisture from my sweating during these workouts.
Anyway, if that is the cause, what can I do to prevent future infections? I already wear cotton undies and change them every day. Would putting baby powder in the crotch help?
Hope everyone is having a good day! Thanks for any responsed!
JB
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Post by NikkiT723 on Jan 28, 2005 10:10:17 GMT -5
That happened to me, too...the only thing you can do is make sure you change out of your wet, sweaty clothes ASAP. I know they say to wear cotton undies, but I have heard that when you're running you should wear wicking fabrics close to your skin so it will absorb the moisture away. Maybe you should wear wicking-type pants and go "commando."
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Post by xoxohart on Jan 28, 2005 21:30:33 GMT -5
Okay, finished Week 2, Day 3 today. I am proud of myself! I woke up this morning with a terrible crick in my neck and almost didn't go. But once I was moving on the treadmill, I stopped thinking about it. However, the crick DID stay with me all day and it is really painful to turn my neck. If it doesn't feel better tomorrow, I may need to see a doctor . . . Coco
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Post by becky on Jan 29, 2005 0:24:27 GMT -5
I did week 3, day 1 today. I'm so slow at the running part. I may have to repeat this week. I said that last week, too, and made it, so we'll see. It is fun having other beginners doing this.
Thanks, Becky
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Post by NikkiT723 on Jan 29, 2005 11:43:30 GMT -5
I have been so bad...haven't really been running. I will make it out there today, though. I'm going to charge up my iPod right now and maybe throw a few new tunes on there and head out in an hour or so. I hope to run for about two miles, maybe a little more.
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Marcia
Corebie
Nothing tastes as good as thin feels.
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Post by Marcia on Jan 29, 2005 18:15:31 GMT -5
I did week 2 day 3 yesterday ,a and it went well. I see that next week there'll be some 3 minute runs alternating with 3 minute walks. I've been running at 5.0 mph on the treadmill. I know that's pretty slow; what speed are the rest of you running; especially in the first few weeks of the program? If the 3 minute runs make me too winded, maybe I'll cut the runs down to 4.8 mph until I can get my breathing under contol. Keep up the good work everyone! Marcia
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Post by NikkiT723 on Jan 29, 2005 19:45:48 GMT -5
Yay for me...I finally had a *good* run outside today! I ran for about 25 minutes, so I figure about two miles. It felt great to finally be out there and running again after being sidetracked with an injury, having a cold and then snow. It knocked me out though...I'm really tired now. I will wait till Monday and hopefully increase a little up to 28 minutes running. I guess that means I'm finally starting on week 8!!
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Post by xoxohart on Jan 30, 2005 20:52:17 GMT -5
I did Week 3, Day 1 today. The time FLEW by!
Marcia, I run between 5.0 and 5.3 on the treadmill. I think I was probably slower than that outside today; no way to know! On the website, they emphasize that we are working on the endurance part first; the speed will come later. So go at a speed that feels comfortable (you should be able to talk while jogging).
I was a little irritated when I punched in "jogging" on WW's points calculator. Apparently jogging does not earn any more APs than walking! How do all of you calculate APs? I would say that when I do my Couch to 5K workout, it feels like MODERATE exercise, not easy.
Coco
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Post by JeddoMom on Jan 31, 2005 14:55:56 GMT -5
Hey all you awesome, wonderful, and cool CORE runners!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry to butt in on your threads, but I was just curious and wanted to see what you were up to!! (read: nosy) You guys are doing GREAT!!!!! It's so exciting to see your progress as I read through the posts!!
A few tips, if I may?
Try breathing in through your nose, and exhaling through your mouth, for each breath. This is really supposed to help with your stamina.
Periodically give your arms a good shake, point them down toward your feet and just shake them around. I have no theory as to why, it's just something I do and it feels good!!
Good luck runners!!!!!!!!! ;D Monica
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Post by NikkiT723 on Jan 31, 2005 20:15:35 GMT -5
Thanks for the tips, Monica!
I timed myself and used my pedometer today. I ran 25 minutes (still in week 7) and 2.3 miles, according to my pedometer. I did this while really sore from a body pump class I took yesterday. I feel good, but really wiped out now. I guess I have to start increasing my time/distance, but I have a route I like and I'm not sure how to alter it just yet.
Way to go, everyone! You're all doing great!
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Marcia
Corebie
Nothing tastes as good as thin feels.
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Post by Marcia on Feb 1, 2005 6:25:23 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for the tips on breathing etc. I think I'll try breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth next time. Sometimes I notice I'm tensing up my arms or clenching my fists, so maybe that's why they recommend shaking you arms sometimes. Coco, I was running at 5.0 on the treadmill; although yesterday (wk 3 day 1) I cut back to 4.8mph for those 3 minute runs. sounds pathetically slow, but oh well, at least I'm doing it! Keep up the good work everyone! Marcia
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Post by SusieQ on Feb 1, 2005 10:13:17 GMT -5
Today I managed to do 3 miles on the treadmill in 39 minutes and 29 seconds, just about three 13-minute miles.
I'm not sure where that puts me on the C25K chart, does anyone have any suggestions about that? I figured I would just keep trying to do that distance in less time. Does that make sense?
Susie
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Post by NikkiT723 on Feb 1, 2005 10:18:52 GMT -5
On the c-5k chart when you complete the program you will be running 3 miles in 30 minutes. In that program you work your way up to that. I don't know where that puts you. Here's the link if you want to read it. www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
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Post by xoxohart on Feb 1, 2005 23:23:21 GMT -5
Well, I think in the program, the idea is to be able to run 30 minutes without stopping, or to be able to run 3 miles without stopping. For me, I'm going to work on the 30 minutes first, then the 3 miles. Sounds like you are already there!!!!!!! Once I can run 3 miles without stopping, I will start working on my speed. My goal is to be able to run 10 minute miles, more or less, and to be able to run for an hour, like Monica! ;D
Coco
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Post by jojopaul on Feb 2, 2005 10:06:47 GMT -5
Two things have really helped me 1. music and 2. my new heart rate monitor. It helps me focus and find a pace that I can maintain for 40 minutes. The extra bonus is, after the workout, I even get a calorie count and break down of time in my target zone. Running outside has renewed me.
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