After a weekend of full relaxing. I am ready for Week 5 Day1.
Its a constant series of 5 min but I had allot of problems with the 5 minute runs last week.
Today without the ankle support. I done the 5 minutes with ease my ankle did feel a weaker and so did my knee but I took the running nice and easy.
My legs are carrying about 16 stone in weight so I should go a bit easy on them.
After a nice old shower I felt like running the whole thing again!
I wish there wasn't a day break inbetween!
But i did promise myself not to break the broken.
Roll on day 2 the first 8 minutes I am doing!!
Monday, 12 May 2008
Saturday, 10 May 2008
Week 4 Day 3
Friday Night I completed Week 4 Day 3.
I done it the left shin hurt again but I managed to run through it.
I am starting to think more and more that its the ankle support I am wearing?!?!
As its the only thing that is different.
Monday I will have to give it a try and hope that my legs can cope with it.
At the end of every week I always have thought.
"Wow I have never ran XX minutes before"
Week 5 is a bit strange as each day is something different. I feel like just doing day one three times a week and then doing the same for day 2 and 3.
But as the program has not failed me so far who am i to argue with it now??
I will continue it as prescribed.
Roll on week 5!!!
I done it the left shin hurt again but I managed to run through it.
I am starting to think more and more that its the ankle support I am wearing?!?!
As its the only thing that is different.
Monday I will have to give it a try and hope that my legs can cope with it.
At the end of every week I always have thought.
"Wow I have never ran XX minutes before"
Week 5 is a bit strange as each day is something different. I feel like just doing day one three times a week and then doing the same for day 2 and 3.
But as the program has not failed me so far who am i to argue with it now??
I will continue it as prescribed.
Roll on week 5!!!
Thursday, 8 May 2008
Week 4 Day 2 : Done but had to take a longer break
Finished it but had to take a longer brisk walk break.
I was not out of breath just my ankle started to act up again. The shin was pulling my foot up after my second 3 minute run. I thought it best not to have the 30 second break but pause the workout podcast and walk out the pain till I was ready for the final 5 minute run. Which I completed.
It was too late to run last night ( a bit dangerous outside I had to go on the tread mill but I but the incline to 1.5)
I was gutted with the longer break but i thought it was best not to try and hobble for 5 minutes. I should just try and walk it out stretching the foot at the ankle for as much as i could and then I hit the last 5 minutes ramping the speed for the final run for 5 mins (8.0-9.0 km/h) which I managed to finish. It leathered me and my ankle ached near the end but I warmed down and then sprayed the ankle with deep freeze.
I wiped my faced with my hand that sprayed the Deep freeze and proceeded to cry for about 15 minutes. I couldnt see a thing but I was well mentholated :)
Ice cold shower until I felt numb and I changed my normal trainers for lighter ones to ease the pressure on my ankle.
Today I am relaxing no running and minimal walking, I want to be able to give it my all tommorow.
Judging about how I get on I may continue with week 4 or I may jump to week 5. I realise I am not getting out of breath at 8.5km/h hold a decent conversation but my left leg/shin/ankle just felt weak or tight. I couldnt move it properly.
I was not out of breath just my ankle started to act up again. The shin was pulling my foot up after my second 3 minute run. I thought it best not to have the 30 second break but pause the workout podcast and walk out the pain till I was ready for the final 5 minute run. Which I completed.
It was too late to run last night ( a bit dangerous outside I had to go on the tread mill but I but the incline to 1.5)
I was gutted with the longer break but i thought it was best not to try and hobble for 5 minutes. I should just try and walk it out stretching the foot at the ankle for as much as i could and then I hit the last 5 minutes ramping the speed for the final run for 5 mins (8.0-9.0 km/h) which I managed to finish. It leathered me and my ankle ached near the end but I warmed down and then sprayed the ankle with deep freeze.
I wiped my faced with my hand that sprayed the Deep freeze and proceeded to cry for about 15 minutes. I couldnt see a thing but I was well mentholated :)
Ice cold shower until I felt numb and I changed my normal trainers for lighter ones to ease the pressure on my ankle.
Today I am relaxing no running and minimal walking, I want to be able to give it my all tommorow.
Judging about how I get on I may continue with week 4 or I may jump to week 5. I realise I am not getting out of breath at 8.5km/h hold a decent conversation but my left leg/shin/ankle just felt weak or tight. I couldnt move it properly.
Tuesday, 6 May 2008
Major Props to the C25K guys!
Posted up on the c25k forums.
The guys here are amazing. As they have been through it or going through it right now it there words of encouragement reall lifted me up.
For anyone serious about learning to run please visit http://www.c25k.com/
Anyway Week 4 day 2 Tommorow cannot wait!
The guys here are amazing. As they have been through it or going through it right now it there words of encouragement reall lifted me up.
For anyone serious about learning to run please visit http://www.c25k.com/
Anyway Week 4 day 2 Tommorow cannot wait!
Week 4 Day 1 : I failed it :(
Started Week 4 Day 1 yesterday and I coudn't finish it. I am really gutted. I never knew running can be so emotional. After the podcast had finished I sat down and just broke down in tears.
Yesterday was the first time ever I done my run out side in a park normally I do it on a treadmill with a 1.0 incline. With a day off from work i thought it best to try running outside. I knew I had to take it slow and I made every conscious effort to take it easy.
Anyway a break down.
I had an ankle support on my left ankle and a knee support. on my left leg which is where the problem hit me.
5 Minute Brisk Walk : No Problem
3 Minute Run: Loved it took it really slow shuffling as opposed to galloping along.
90 Second Break: As I wasn't going fast I managed to catch my breath in the first 20 seconds and was getting ready for the 5 minute run
5 Minute run : Loved it ! Felt amazing not being told to stop running so soon. Saw lots of runners who looked amazing and there was the mutual exchange of nodding heads which was really nice. Felt like a little gang:)
Walking break: Took a bit of time as i was a bit short of breath but felt like i could run again.
Left Ankle felt stiff don't know why but it was pulling slightly. I thought maybe ankle support was a bad idea.
3 Minutes Run : Again shuffled along I relaxed into the run. With the varying hills and terrain It was hard to keep a constant pace but I found it useful talking to myself.
90 Second walk : Round the front of the foot where the ankle there was a bit of pulling. I walked it out but It was tight and stiff I think the ankle support was a bad idea (but i have been using it on the tread mill) and I thought without it my ankle would be worse.
5 Minutes Run: Started it ran about 2 minutes then had to walk for about 2 minutes then the last minute i managed to run. I was not out of breath it was just my foot.
5 Minute warm down walk: Had to do it. Walked back to car in tears...no idea why? just dead emmotional!
Sat in car Rehydrated. Took off the ankle support and cried a bit more. Drove home.
Had an ice cold shower. Ankle pain had completely gone. Relaxed and ate my breakfast (a Subway sandwich :) )
Anyway today is my rest day. I am going to take it easy I may do a 3k Walk along the canal or I may just rest my foot even though it feels fine.
But I am going to try week 4 day 1 again tommorow. I mean "What doesn't kill you ...makes you stronger!"
Yesterday was the first time ever I done my run out side in a park normally I do it on a treadmill with a 1.0 incline. With a day off from work i thought it best to try running outside. I knew I had to take it slow and I made every conscious effort to take it easy.
Anyway a break down.
I had an ankle support on my left ankle and a knee support. on my left leg which is where the problem hit me.
5 Minute Brisk Walk : No Problem
3 Minute Run: Loved it took it really slow shuffling as opposed to galloping along.
90 Second Break: As I wasn't going fast I managed to catch my breath in the first 20 seconds and was getting ready for the 5 minute run
5 Minute run : Loved it ! Felt amazing not being told to stop running so soon. Saw lots of runners who looked amazing and there was the mutual exchange of nodding heads which was really nice. Felt like a little gang:)
Walking break: Took a bit of time as i was a bit short of breath but felt like i could run again.
Left Ankle felt stiff don't know why but it was pulling slightly. I thought maybe ankle support was a bad idea.
3 Minutes Run : Again shuffled along I relaxed into the run. With the varying hills and terrain It was hard to keep a constant pace but I found it useful talking to myself.
90 Second walk : Round the front of the foot where the ankle there was a bit of pulling. I walked it out but It was tight and stiff I think the ankle support was a bad idea (but i have been using it on the tread mill) and I thought without it my ankle would be worse.
5 Minutes Run: Started it ran about 2 minutes then had to walk for about 2 minutes then the last minute i managed to run. I was not out of breath it was just my foot.
5 Minute warm down walk: Had to do it. Walked back to car in tears...no idea why? just dead emmotional!
Sat in car Rehydrated. Took off the ankle support and cried a bit more. Drove home.
Had an ice cold shower. Ankle pain had completely gone. Relaxed and ate my breakfast (a Subway sandwich :) )
Anyway today is my rest day. I am going to take it easy I may do a 3k Walk along the canal or I may just rest my foot even though it feels fine.
But I am going to try week 4 day 1 again tommorow. I mean "What doesn't kill you ...makes you stronger!"
Friday, 2 May 2008
Week 3 Over Soon the Dreaded Week 4
Week 3 over. It was hard.
Running at 9.0 km/h was killing me with the 3 minute runs.
Note to Self : SLOW DOWN!!!!!!
I will start bringing my speed down and worry about the running the full time.
5 Minutes seems like an eternity and with the dreaded 3 minutes in between. ... I know this week will somehow make me or break me.
Running at 9.0 km/h was killing me with the 3 minute runs.
Note to Self : SLOW DOWN!!!!!!
I will start bringing my speed down and worry about the running the full time.
5 Minutes seems like an eternity and with the dreaded 3 minutes in between. ... I know this week will somehow make me or break me.
Friday, 25 April 2008
Week 2 Complete!
Yes I managed to complete the second week!
It seems the first day is hard and the second and third become so easy.
Freezing Ice Cold showers seem to do the trick when it comes to the legs. I have been getting used to it over the past two weeks and now can quite comfortably stand underneath a freezing cold shower without swearing and cursing at high volumes.
Robert Ullrey's Podcasts are just amazing! I am dreading the thrid week where I will be running for 3 minutes but i hope that this will get me ready.
I still think I am pushing to fast in my runs. I am putting the speed to 9.5km but no less than 9.o. By the 3-4 rep I am gasping for air and I am not keeping up a conversation. I am dreading to think what week three will have in store.
I also got wii fit which is really cool! ok its not a replacement for the gym but I never went to the gym in the first place. I can do some exercises in the house so no excuse about going to the gym.
Weight this week is 16 stone 8 lbs
It seems the first day is hard and the second and third become so easy.
Freezing Ice Cold showers seem to do the trick when it comes to the legs. I have been getting used to it over the past two weeks and now can quite comfortably stand underneath a freezing cold shower without swearing and cursing at high volumes.
Robert Ullrey's Podcasts are just amazing! I am dreading the thrid week where I will be running for 3 minutes but i hope that this will get me ready.
I still think I am pushing to fast in my runs. I am putting the speed to 9.5km but no less than 9.o. By the 3-4 rep I am gasping for air and I am not keeping up a conversation. I am dreading to think what week three will have in store.
I also got wii fit which is really cool! ok its not a replacement for the gym but I never went to the gym in the first place. I can do some exercises in the house so no excuse about going to the gym.
Weight this week is 16 stone 8 lbs
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
My 3k Lunch Walk
Big thanks to Ian D for showing me the route. Thought I would try and route it out exactly with Nike+ Google tool.
I have been doing this walk at lunch and in the evenings I am doing the Couch to 5k program! the walk is just to keep me a bit active and stop me eating rubbish from the canteen.
I dont run it and there is two steep hills in it, one at the end which is fulfilling when completed.
Here are some pictures of the walk:)
This scenic walk is not a scratch on the walks i used to take in Scotland but they are the best that England has to offer:) (Sorry i do love my home more :)!!!)
Sunday, 20 April 2008
Official Week 1 Couch to 5K Complete
Allright week one complete!
http://www.c25k.com/ has made me look forward to week 2.
The guys there gave me the boost in confidence I needed. I hope I can get past the dreaded 4th week which many people seem to write about.
Seeing my Nike Stats is showing me my achievements :) I am really loving it! Oh by the way my Powertrack is "Mama Said knock you Out" LL Cool J
Got a knee support for my clicky knee now so I feel a whole lot better:)
In my days off between workouts I do a 3-5k walk at lunchtimes but no running. Lovely scenery so I may start taking some pictures for the blog :)
Ok to the stats I found a weight and body fat machine at Boots the Chemist I will try to go the same machine every time I want to be weighed.
Weight 107.1kg
BMI: 30.3
Body Fat%: 31.3kg
http://www.c25k.com/ has made me look forward to week 2.
The guys there gave me the boost in confidence I needed. I hope I can get past the dreaded 4th week which many people seem to write about.
Seeing my Nike Stats is showing me my achievements :) I am really loving it! Oh by the way my Powertrack is "Mama Said knock you Out" LL Cool J
Got a knee support for my clicky knee now so I feel a whole lot better:)
In my days off between workouts I do a 3-5k walk at lunchtimes but no running. Lovely scenery so I may start taking some pictures for the blog :)
Ok to the stats I found a weight and body fat machine at Boots the Chemist I will try to go the same machine every time I want to be weighed.
Weight 107.1kg
BMI: 30.3
Body Fat%: 31.3kg
Saturday, 19 April 2008
Couch to 5k : Week One Down
I am easily pleased! The stats from the Nike Website and the challenges you can sign up for are very cool. Seeing my graphs give me very cheap thrills but hey I like it. I feel like I am doing something as I cannot see it on my body i can see the stats on a site:)
Anyway almost finished Week1 of Robert Ullrey's Couch to 5k ....
Now from the last post I mentioned that I didn't know what pace or speed I should be going at. Was it to fast or slow.
I was doing 6km/h walks and 11.0km/h runs. Getting tired by the 6/8 run.
Anyway I happened to come across the http://www.c25k.com/ Kylie and Knobbie as well as others have been absolute diamonds. Their patient well explained advice was really helpful and when reading their developments I couldn't help think to myself "Hey thats me as well, I have that same problem" If you want to get into running and you have not done it before go to the site.... Get of this blog and get there now!
They knew where I was coming from and who am I to argue with experts! The people here rock
Going at roughly 5.5 KM/H Brisk walk
Running at about 8.5-9.5 KM/H running.
I am not wasted after the run slightly out of breath and muscles hurt slightly and within a few minutes I am ok for to continue.
No idea if i am going to slow or fast I know i won't do 5.0k in 30 minutes but i don't think thats the aim of the program it just about running! Cheers Knoddie and Kylie :)
Week 2 even though it increases my runs (thats sound so dodgy reading it back but you know what I mean) slightly I don't think I will achieve it . See what happens....
Anyway almost finished Week1 of Robert Ullrey's Couch to 5k ....
Now from the last post I mentioned that I didn't know what pace or speed I should be going at. Was it to fast or slow.
I was doing 6km/h walks and 11.0km/h runs. Getting tired by the 6/8 run.
Anyway I happened to come across the http://www.c25k.com/ Kylie and Knobbie as well as others have been absolute diamonds. Their patient well explained advice was really helpful and when reading their developments I couldn't help think to myself "Hey thats me as well, I have that same problem" If you want to get into running and you have not done it before go to the site.... Get of this blog and get there now!
They knew where I was coming from and who am I to argue with experts! The people here rock
Going at roughly 5.5 KM/H Brisk walk
Running at about 8.5-9.5 KM/H running.
I am not wasted after the run slightly out of breath and muscles hurt slightly and within a few minutes I am ok for to continue.
No idea if i am going to slow or fast I know i won't do 5.0k in 30 minutes but i don't think thats the aim of the program it just about running! Cheers Knoddie and Kylie :)
Week 2 even though it increases my runs (thats sound so dodgy reading it back but you know what I mean) slightly I don't think I will achieve it . See what happens....
Tuesday, 15 April 2008
Couch to 5K Training
Love the ipod was messing with all the itunes playlists and other funky stuff you can do with the little device and I was using the "Walk to Run" program from the Nike Website.
I still didn't have a clue about how long i should run for and at what speed? This is because being a bloke I find looking at a watch and running at the same time is a multitasking job i have still not mastered.
Was using Nike+ "Walk to Run" programs but I needed some cue to run and to walk.
So I was looking for help and advice and came across the "Robert Ullrey: Couch to 5k" podcasts and the guy is a genius!
So Easy to Follow!
Still need a bit of help in what speed I should run at as I am in a bit of pain by the 5th 60 second run.
http://www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcasts/
I still didn't have a clue about how long i should run for and at what speed? This is because being a bloke I find looking at a watch and running at the same time is a multitasking job i have still not mastered.
Was using Nike+ "Walk to Run" programs but I needed some cue to run and to walk.
So I was looking for help and advice and came across the "Robert Ullrey: Couch to 5k" podcasts and the guy is a genius!
So Easy to Follow!
Still need a bit of help in what speed I should run at as I am in a bit of pain by the 5th 60 second run.
http://www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcasts/
Saturday, 12 April 2008
Got a Nike + Ipod
Went to Manchester Apple Store to look at whats new to waste my money on. I was tempted to purchase a Ipod Classic but then before getting to the cash desk I came across the Nike + Ipod Unit for 20 Quid.
Spoke to Jakob from the store (awesome guy) who game me a breakdown of what it done...
After hearing about the stats in collected and the Powersong functionality (funny i know) i realised it was a gadget I had to get. Just for the funky stats it was promising to show.
I didn't have a pair of special Nike+ Shoes but ordered a Runaway Clip which attaches the ipod chip to any pair of trainers and a funky arm band for the ipod.
I can post up a review if people ask but to be totally honest so many other people have and I am no professional runner I just like the stats and the things you can do with it.
Monday, 7 April 2008
One Week Over
Still Smoke Free (ok its only been a week!)
NO Crisps
NO Fizzy Drinks
NO Chocolates
Loads of Ryvita... Dry :(
Veg and Normal Evening Meals .. still eating to late though :(
Decent Breakfasts and loads of Water.
Going to the Gym 40 Mins Walking 6.0 km/h Incline 5.0 for 4 Times this week
Sweating away getting knackered!
No change in stats still the same from the last post. I know I am going to lose interest soon :(
NO Crisps
NO Fizzy Drinks
NO Chocolates
Loads of Ryvita... Dry :(
Veg and Normal Evening Meals .. still eating to late though :(
Decent Breakfasts and loads of Water.
Going to the Gym 40 Mins Walking 6.0 km/h Incline 5.0 for 4 Times this week
Sweating away getting knackered!
No change in stats still the same from the last post. I know I am going to lose interest soon :(
Tuesday, 1 April 2008
"Change is Good" Rafiki the Baboon (Lion King)
7th April 2008
31 Years old. (32 in a months time)
Weight 17.5 Stone (111 Kilos)
Height : 6ft 2Inch
BMI: 31
Smoker, Fatty Foods Fizzy Drinks...
Something has to change........
A Wise baboon is never wrong!
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