Workout/5k Check In

jbelle

This week's couch to 5k workout: Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then do two repetitions of the following:

• Jog 200 yards (or 90 seconds)
  
• Walk 200 yards (or 90 seconds)
  
• Jog 400 yards (or 3 minutes)
  
• Walk 400 yards (or three minutes). (3 days/week)
  

• What work outs/5k training did you get in last week (if you've started)?
  
• What are your goals this week?
  
• GTKY: Describe an ideal workout for yourself: a long run on a snowy morning, a swim in the ocean, lifting with Joe Manganiello? Maybe it's not what you'd want to do every day, but what sounds great to you right now?
  

Workout/5K Check In:

@Stephout, @jjt616, @novelblessings, @jessher, @bmerr, @jlcccwyatt, @VanessaBee, @ErinE683, @sueq56, @Hdhtk4, @coreyeliz, @Anneplusone, @ntdane, @aga60154, @ntdane, @Newmom%20Dee, @bearsbearsbears, @futuremrsspriggs, @Hdhtk4, @chocoroom

@jbelle; @jennl0314; @pepperedmoth; @kcasset; @babycaps; @bennieangel; @Miliska; @Anneplusone; @Jt7dreamz; @clo1982; @benevolentforce; @miliska; @ErinE683, @MA&CB, @kare_bear_12

Sorry to have missed last week. I was traveling somewhat unexpectedly and it didn't seem worth posting on Thursday when the week was almost over. 

novelblessings

What work outs/5k training did you get in last week (if you've started)?
--Just some walking again. I think
I'm going to have to postpone my running. DD gas started to have feeding issues and I've been confined to the house.

What are your goals this week?
--Walk when I can

GTKY: Describe an ideal workout for yourself: I miss working out at the gym. I would bike an hour and lift, then go for an evening run. My fave time to run is winter, in the evenings.

WoodShopGirl

Can I join this checkin even if I am aiming for longer distances? (Half marathon in January)

I need some extra motivation and I feel a check in would help.

If the 5K ladies object, I can start a longer distance check in. Don't want to intrude.

jbelle

WoodShopGirl said:

Can I join this checkin even if I am aiming for longer distances? (Half marathon in January) I need some extra motivation and I feel a check in would help. If the 5K ladies object, I can start a longer distance check in. Don't want to intrude.

Feel free to join! Many people are checking in with their other workouts--which is what I plan to do as my 5k plans are out the window. The getting healthy check in seems to be on hiatus (or I am missing it!), so the more the merrier!

WoodShopGirl

^^thanks!

I have started walk/run 2 minute intervals this past week. Longest distance so far is 2.25 miles.

I need to be comfortable at 7 miles by the end of August for a January half marathon, so that is my goal. Trying to walk/run at least 3x per week. But I am watching my milk supply closely and will back off if I see a decrease.

Ideal workout: I love running solo in the early (dawn) morning, but I live in a pretty suburban area. So ideally I would love to be able to run somewhere with more nature. I did a running camp in college (ran competitively) in the mountains of NC and that was awesome (and hard, I am a flat lander).

babylimas

I want to join the check-in!! My H is planning a half marathon for November and asked me to run in it. I told him no, but I think I will start working towards that goal without telling him so there is no pressure. So how does this work? I'm so incredibly out of shape. 

WoodShopGirl

babylimas said:

I want to join the check-in!! My H is planning a half marathon for November and asked me to run in it. I told him no, but I think I will start working towards that goal without telling him so there is no pressure. So how does this work? I'm so incredibly out of shape. 

Have you done a half before? I have a very non-aggressive training schedule that starts 4 months out from your race date. If you want I can share.

babylimas

WoodShopGirl said:

I want to join the check-in!! My H is planning a half marathon for November and asked me to run in it. I told him no, but I think I will start working towards that goal without telling him so there is no pressure. So how does this work? I'm so incredibly out of shape. 

Have you done a half before? I have a very non-aggressive training schedule that starts 4 months out from your race date. If you want I can share.

I have not. I would love to see your training plan! I wasn't even going to follow a plan yet - just get myself back out there and try and get in a bit better shape. I haven't worked out since before I was pregnant.

ladyglittersparkles

@WoodShopGirl‌ please share. I'm planning on a half oct.19 and I'm using the map my run training app for exercises it's actually telling me I'm still in Prep training for a few meow weeks.


I'll post my response to the chk in shortly. Have to post and run

WoodShopGirl

Ok, here is my schedule. I guess I should put in a disclaimer here that I am by no means a coach and take this with a grain if salt. However I have run 2 marathons and about a dozen halfs using this schedule. My mom has used this schedule for over 20 marathons and countless halfs (halves?).

These are just your long runs for the week. Each week you should also try to get in an additional 2 short runs (3-4 miles) or cross training excercise in. Double the mileage for marathon training.

As far as pace, I usually train at 1-1.5 minutes slower than my actual race pace. So if I race at 10 minute miles, I target to train at 11-11.5 minute miles. This is because you usually run a race faster due to adrenaline and pacing off other racers.

Also, this is a "casual" runners schedule and by no means meant for competitive training. (I think we have a triathlete momma on the board whose husband competes but can't remember who)

Week 1: 6.5 miles
Week 2: 6.5 miles
Week 3: 7 miles
Week 4: 6.5 miles
Week 5: 8
Week 6: 8
Week 7: 9
Week 8: 7
Week 9: 10 - yay double digits!
Week 10: 7
Week 11: 11
Week 12: 7
Week 13: 12
Week 14: 7
Week 15: 5 (taper week - no short runs)
Week 16: RACE DAY 13.1

With half marathon training it is really NBD if you miss a week here and there. It is more important to stay on schedule with full marathon training as it gets harder to make the distances.

If you have questions I will be happy to answer based on my past experiences (again not a coach or professional - just a casual runner with experience)

WoodShopGirl

I guess I should have also put in there that you had to be at 6.5 comfortably to start this training.

I am currently building up to that 6.5 by doing intervals. I walk 2 min and run 2 min.

I started at 1.5 miles and have added a 1/4 mile each week.

The key is to build slowly. And I find interval training - no matter the interval time - to be the best to get back on the road and build mileage. Some people train the whole time using intervals.

lazyreader

How does everyone get their workout squeezed into the day? I've asked my hubs to relieve me (make me go) right when he gets home from work... but we barely manage to stick to this with all the other house chores piling up.

ideas?

WoodShopGirl

@Jt7dreamz‌ are you working out 6 days per week? Or are you combining your barre-spin-run on days?

I am struggling with 3x per week right now. And I am only walking/running. I usually push the stroller and take A with me so I don't have to worry about working around MH schedule to watch him, but that will get harder as mileage increases.

babylimas

Thanks @woodshopgirl! I need to get up to the 6 miles. And that might be me you are talking about with the triathlete husband. Jessher is a triathlete trainer herself I believe, but I just have a competitive husband I talk about all the time. Though he doesn't do much long distance, mainly the shorter distances. 

pepperedmoth

I'm also in training for a half! I did four miles on Sunday.

@Kacie‌ MH is super supportive of my running so we always find time...usually in the evening.

ntdane

What work outs/5k training did you get in last week (if you've started)?
I've been struggling to fit workouts in. DH is supportive but one baby won't take a bottle and starts to get gassy and fussy in the evening so it's a struggle for me to make the time. The kids have been starting to give consistent long stretches of sleep at night so maybe I just need to trade in an hour of sleep for a run.

What are your goals this week?
To get any exercise in. We're visiting family for the week so it might be tough.

GTKY: Describe an ideal workout for yourself: a long run on a snowy morning, a swim in the ocean, lifting with Joe Manganiello? Maybe it's not what you'd want to do every day, but what sounds great to you right now?

Being back in Madison really makes me miss ultimate frisbee. When we lived here I played in all kinds of different leagues and it's a great workout! Otherwise I love running in the fall. It just smells so good outside!

babylimas

I get in my working out either early in the morning or in the evening with the kids and a stroller. My H is always training because he has an ironman in the fall and never home during reasonable hours. Even the early morning is hard b/c he is out swimming so I have to do some type of working out at home. I got up at 5 this morning and did a barre video. I sound way more dedicated than I really am. 

Pinecone21

I'd like to join too! The bakini thread was making me feel like I was crazy for wanting to work out again.

Pre-pregnancy, I alternated days with elliptical and free weights, 20-30 minutes before work. So far pp, I've used the elliptical on the past 3 Saturdays! It's a start. I started the free weights on Sunday and did them again today. I'm sore! I have a lot of muscle to build back, especially in my abs and thighs.

When I use the weights, I put LO on her play mat beside me. If she fusses, I move her so she gets a different view of the toys. I hope to find a way to entertain her for longer so I can use the elliptical while MH is at work.

My goals for this week are to continue with the weights and use the elliptical at least once more.

My ideal workout is hiking hills. Unfortunately, I now live in one of the flattest parts of the US!