Weight-Loss Run!
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Quercus
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Welcome MissDFITT! I hope you have a great half marathon! I am very interested to here about your training. Longer runs are going to be phase 2 for me after I am able to run 30 min 5Ks in the aerobic zone and have lost a lot of weight. I glanced through your diary and it looks like running really has been fantastic for you.
Caddius, Your running is really coming along. I have a bunch of runs where I think "How am I going to make 30 minutes?" at first and end thinking I could run forever. Having done that a lot I now kind of tell myself to stop whinning when it happens because I know I'll push through the feeling. I'm hoping my brain will give up trying to get in my way eventually.
I hope your run goes well.
Guideon, let me know if you get bored of me telling you how awesome you are. That's an awsome pile of interval right there.
5/14/2014 Run
30 minutes
2.52 miles
149 BPM avg HR
+.11 mile PR for 30 minute
Edit: ^corrected and added HR
I'll add the HR later when the watch surfaces, but it wasn't high. I have less than a half mile to go to reach my long term running goal. I will keep hitting PRs as the weight keeps falling. I will be very pleased to make higher distances in the heat and the fall should be awesome gains once the heat dies down. I will reach my running goal before the end of the year. and weigh <260.
Caddius, Your running is really coming along. I have a bunch of runs where I think "How am I going to make 30 minutes?" at first and end thinking I could run forever. Having done that a lot I now kind of tell myself to stop whinning when it happens because I know I'll push through the feeling. I'm hoping my brain will give up trying to get in my way eventually.
I hope your run goes well. Guideon, let me know if you get bored of me telling you how awesome you are. That's an awsome pile of interval right there.
5/14/2014 Run
30 minutes
2.52 miles
149 BPM avg HR
+.11 mile PR for 30 minute
Edit: ^corrected and added HR
I'll add the HR later when the watch surfaces, but it wasn't high. I have less than a half mile to go to reach my long term running goal. I will keep hitting PRs as the weight keeps falling. I will be very pleased to make higher distances in the heat and the fall should be awesome gains once the heat dies down. I will reach my running goal before the end of the year. and weigh <260.
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caddius
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Logging in for my Saturday run:
Total distance: 2.47 mi
Duration 36:49
Pace per Mile 14:53
Not sure about my BPM because my Basis Watch didn't keep good track.
I felt good about this run. I usually do when one of my kiddos runs with me and this time my son tagged along. I think he helps draw my attention away from what I am doing and I ignore the negative feelings about running.
Next Run is tomorrow morning and I will be attempting 25 solid minutes.
Total distance: 2.47 mi
Duration 36:49
Pace per Mile 14:53
Not sure about my BPM because my Basis Watch didn't keep good track.
I felt good about this run. I usually do when one of my kiddos runs with me and this time my son tagged along. I think he helps draw my attention away from what I am doing and I ignore the negative feelings about running.
Next Run is tomorrow morning and I will be attempting 25 solid minutes.
Has anyone got any tips for starting to run? I've seen how much it has helped all you guys and how most have grown to love it and I'd love to just be able to go out for a run. I'm not massively overweight at the moment so technically shouldn't have many problems taking up running.
I've never been good at running, have always came last in the 100m at school even though there were fatter kids than me, was slightly better at longer distances but my breathing has always been a problem, I can't breathe through my nose very well and if I breathe through my mouth while exercising outdoors I get this weird feeling like my throat freezing. During my aerobic workout at home I also often have to cough to clear my throat because it stops me breathing. There is also a very short (like 10 seconds) jogging part in my workout and during that my bum jumps up and down and it hurts a little bit when it flops down like its weighing the muscle down. No idea if that is normal.
I've never been good at running, have always came last in the 100m at school even though there were fatter kids than me, was slightly better at longer distances but my breathing has always been a problem, I can't breathe through my nose very well and if I breathe through my mouth while exercising outdoors I get this weird feeling like my throat freezing. During my aerobic workout at home I also often have to cough to clear my throat because it stops me breathing. There is also a very short (like 10 seconds) jogging part in my workout and during that my bum jumps up and down and it hurts a little bit when it flops down like its weighing the muscle down. No idea if that is normal.
Quercus
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Way to go Caddius! Great run! Stretch and take the rest you need before the next one.
Hi Joeybear! Caddius used the couch to 5K program and it is working very well for him. It's free online and there is a free smartphone app that gives audio commands and plays your music for you. Not being very overweight it would likely work for you. It was too difficult for me and I started out walking/running with a chest strap HR monitor that alarmed when I got out of the aerobic zone. This let me go at my own pace without overdoing it. I just stuck with 30 minute runs as many days a week as I felt was okay. I've gone from 1.7 miles on my first half hour run (all running) to a best of 2.51 miles in a half hour in about 4 months. That's weighing over 300 pounds.
As far as your breathing woes, I have asthma and a deviated septum that prevents me from breathing through my nose at anything other than while at rest. It makes running tough, but my breathing has been the best in my life because of running. I use my inhaler less, sleep better, and breathe more easily and quietly than ever. My snoring is no longer a problem. I still snore, but not loud enough to wake myself and my wife.
I have no clue about the bum issue. I can say that I had pain and discomfort in various places and ways while my body adapted to the exercise. Stretching after the run, warmups, and cooldowns have been the only things I've needed other than rest to get past any discomforts I've had.
I hope you choose to give running a shot. Be patient, take it slow, and be sure to rest. Wear shoes that fit and have good support. Listen to you body not your head. I want to run most of the time now, but I still do it when I don't want to run too. I only wanted the results of running at first and hated actually running. Now I enjoy both the activity and the rewards. Good Luck!
Hi Joeybear! Caddius used the couch to 5K program and it is working very well for him. It's free online and there is a free smartphone app that gives audio commands and plays your music for you. Not being very overweight it would likely work for you. It was too difficult for me and I started out walking/running with a chest strap HR monitor that alarmed when I got out of the aerobic zone. This let me go at my own pace without overdoing it. I just stuck with 30 minute runs as many days a week as I felt was okay. I've gone from 1.7 miles on my first half hour run (all running) to a best of 2.51 miles in a half hour in about 4 months. That's weighing over 300 pounds.
As far as your breathing woes, I have asthma and a deviated septum that prevents me from breathing through my nose at anything other than while at rest. It makes running tough, but my breathing has been the best in my life because of running. I use my inhaler less, sleep better, and breathe more easily and quietly than ever. My snoring is no longer a problem. I still snore, but not loud enough to wake myself and my wife.
I have no clue about the bum issue. I can say that I had pain and discomfort in various places and ways while my body adapted to the exercise. Stretching after the run, warmups, and cooldowns have been the only things I've needed other than rest to get past any discomforts I've had.
I hope you choose to give running a shot. Be patient, take it slow, and be sure to rest. Wear shoes that fit and have good support. Listen to you body not your head. I want to run most of the time now, but I still do it when I don't want to run too. I only wanted the results of running at first and hated actually running. Now I enjoy both the activity and the rewards. Good Luck!
Guideon
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Welcome joeybear! Stick around and go on a few runs, you'll see how good it is.
But remeber to take it slow, let your body get used to the strain of running. A schedule could be good for you
Awesome caddius, well done!
Very good explanation Q, about giving running a shot, couldn't have said it better myself.
I went out for a Cooper 12 minute run test. I used to hate doing that, and usually ran only as far as I needed to get a passable grade in high school.
Now I want to do it. Running does grow on you I guess, in my case it took quite some time to get hold of me, but got me hooked fast after that
Cooper: 12 min
2,99 km
Pretty tough run as it was the hottest day in 2014 yet here, and about 10 degrees Celsius warmer than a week ago.
Heart rate was pretty high, what was to be expected with such an intense effort on a hot day. AVG: 162 Max: 171.
Saturday I'm running an event at the grounds of the only Dutch Trappist Brewery, just out of town. We get a free beer afterwards so I should be able to post a quick time, with that carrot dangling in front of me
Happy running all!
But remeber to take it slow, let your body get used to the strain of running. A schedule could be good for you
Awesome caddius, well done!
Very good explanation Q, about giving running a shot, couldn't have said it better myself.
I went out for a Cooper 12 minute run test. I used to hate doing that, and usually ran only as far as I needed to get a passable grade in high school.
Now I want to do it. Running does grow on you I guess, in my case it took quite some time to get hold of me, but got me hooked fast after that
Cooper: 12 min
2,99 km
Pretty tough run as it was the hottest day in 2014 yet here, and about 10 degrees Celsius warmer than a week ago.
Heart rate was pretty high, what was to be expected with such an intense effort on a hot day. AVG: 162 Max: 171.
Saturday I'm running an event at the grounds of the only Dutch Trappist Brewery, just out of town. We get a free beer afterwards so I should be able to post a quick time, with that carrot dangling in front of me
Happy running all!
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Quercus
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I had Koningshoeven Tripel in Seattle. I had to look up the name, but I remebered having had the only Dutch trapist Tripel. It was probably 10 years ago and I don't recall much other than I liked it. There was a time when free beer would have been the only thing to make me run.
Also congrats on the Cooper! On the chart that they have you are in the best category possible (excellent). Nice effort!
Also congrats on the Cooper! On the chart that they have you are in the best category possible (excellent). Nice effort!
Guideon
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I also cut back on the caffeine.
I used to drink 4 mugs aday of it at work, now I drink thea (Rooibos, so no caffeine).
I do have a few cups of coffee at home during the week, but overall nowhere near as much as I used to.
It is said to have benefits when your body isn't used to it anymore, it then becomes like the performance enhancing drug WADA allows.
I used to drink 4 mugs aday of it at work, now I drink thea (Rooibos, so no caffeine).
I do have a few cups of coffee at home during the week, but overall nowhere near as much as I used to.
It is said to have benefits when your body isn't used to it anymore, it then becomes like the performance enhancing drug WADA allows.
Thanks for replying! I've downloaded the couch to 5k app on my phone but need to bit one of those arm strap things to carry my phone and a water battle I won't struggle carrying while running (curse of tiny hands) so I'll try to buy them this week at some point. In the meantime I think I'm going to try the fist bit of the ct5k at home, jogging and marching on the spot. I know it's not quite the same but will give me an idea of what level I'm at.
Any opinions on the best type of ground to run on? There's a smallish park at the bottom of my street with well maintained paths which are probably going to good but will mean lots of laps of the same place. There is also a big field at the back used for local football clubs which I think would be quite different underfoot but would mean less laps of the same place so less boredom.
Any opinions on the best type of ground to run on? There's a smallish park at the bottom of my street with well maintained paths which are probably going to good but will mean lots of laps of the same place. There is also a big field at the back used for local football clubs which I think would be quite different underfoot but would mean less laps of the same place so less boredom.
Well that was a shock! I've just done the first lesson on the ct5k (just in the house jogging/walking on the spot) and with my past running failures I didn't think I'd be able to finish it, would give up half way through and would be a sloppy mess at the end gasping for breath. Couldn't be more different! Completed it without a problem and was only slightly sweaty and out of breath at the end! It's obviously easier on the spot away from any weather but I feel like when I properly start it I could start with week 2 instead. I won't because I want to build it up slowly like you've said but it's made me feel much more positive about running and like I could actually do it! Definitely going to buy a phone start soon to start it.