Sunday, March 11, 2012

Couch to 5K madness!

I know that I was supposed to provide an update with my treadmill journey, but since the hubby was replacing the breaks on our car today, I figured I'd try something new.

I'll be running my first ever 5K in a couple months, so what better way to train than to download the Couch to 5K app!  It's a fairly simple app - once you open it all I had to do is click the very first icon on the top titled "Start My Run."  This is my kind of technology!

Leaping off the couch to run a 5K can be hazardous to your health...start with the app first!

Instead of just timing how long it took me to run a full mile like I used to do, I felt like I was actually going through a training routine.  Day 1 of Week 1 consisted of a 5 minute warm up, followed by 8 running intervals (about .10 miles a piece) that are separated by a fast paced walk.  After completing the 8 intervals in about 18 minutes, I ended with a 5 minute cool-down walk.  It wasn't too much too fast. I definitely got my heart pounding and sweat pouring, but my knee started hurting during the last running interval.  I made it through without stopping, but I'm a bit worried if it starts acting up again...hmmm, we'll have to see what the future holds.
 
Here's the details of my run below - you can see that half way through I ran at the pace of a 9 minute mile - woot!  


StageDistanceTimePace
WU474 yards
5:00
18:32
1153 yards
1:00
11:27
1R164 yards
1:30
16:01
2158 yards
1:00
11:04
2R122 yards
1:30
21:27
3182 yards
1:00
9:37
3R130 yards
1:30
20:10
4175 yards
1:00
10:00
4R148 yards
1:30
17:45
5196 yards
1:00
8:58
5R202 yards
1:30
13:03
6167 yards
1:00
10:31
6R146 yards
1:30
18:03
7152 yards
1:00
11:31
7R131 yards
1:30
20:05
8171 yards
1:00
10:16
CD476 yards
5:00
18:27
Total1.37 miles18:3013:31
inc WU/CD1.91 miles28:3014:55


Even though this is my first day using this app, it comes with my full recommendation!  This will be a nice supplement to my gym visits and occasional work out videos.  I'm still going to tackle that treadmill from my nightmares this week, but ideally I'll do more outdoor running when I can!
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2 comments:

  1. Parasomnias and other issuesMarch 12, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    Great start on your journey. The app looks wonderful and very practical. You had some very good legs in the workout. I have a thought on your knees. Usually when your knees or shins hurt it is because of the shoes you are wearing. Make sure they are made for running and not old. When they are not made for running, the sole is even to the heel when it should be lower than the heel. If they are old, the cushion in the heels will be worn out. Good luck and keep pluggin away

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  2. HollzMarch 12, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Ah, that's one of my problems - I've been going to the gym and running in an old pair of Sketchers that I've had for a while but never really worn! A runner-friend of mine recommended I check out Runner's Roost for a new pair of shoes...this might be something I'll have to budget for soon! Thanks for the advice!

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