Aggressive Couch-to-5k Training Group (Page 2)

Mickie - 2010-09-06 6:46 PM I have a question about the bike to run. I am having a really hard time running off the bike when I'm doing bricks. Are there any training exercises to help or is it just a matter of needing better fitness? My calves and the arches of my feet tighten up and of course my legs are are like rubber. I can deal with the rubber legs better than the tight calves, shins & arch pain. If I walk an 1/8 of a mile or so it seems to help but I really would rather not walk.

tkd.teacher - 2010-09-07 12:01 AM

Mostly it's a matter of fitness. When you do bricks, other than wanting the back to back effects, you should pick one part to focus on. If you are going to push the run, take the bike easy, and vice versa.

Plus, the more mileage you have under your belt, the better. It'll get easier, and don't worry about walking if you need to. We've all done it at one time or another.

John

Mickie - 2010-09-12 11:03 PM Ran my first ever in my liife 5k yesterday! It didn't feel too bad & was actually more like 3.5 miles plus a mile of warm up on the treadmill before I went outside. Three more weeks till race day! I also did My first swim to bike brick yesterday. It felt ok. Can't believe my body is doing this! LOL

comet the dog - 2010-09-16 12:38 AM Plan to start this program monday. I have not ran a 5k ever, i have partisipated in a triathlon but the run was a two miler and i was slower than sin and suffered tremedusly. I am an avid cyclist but would like to run also. I am about 40-50 overwieght. Back when i raced said tri i had managed to drop 45 lbs but soon regained 30 of it. I am currently 230 and will drop my weight to the low 190s or high 180s. I will start walking in the mornin for then next few days and begin the program on monday. P.S. i dont like to run......YET

comet the dog - 2010-09-16 12:38 AM Plan to start this program monday. I have not ran a 5k ever, i have partisipated in a triathlon but the run was a two miler and i was slower than sin and suffered tremedusly. I am an avid cyclist but would like to run also. I am about 40-50 overwieght. Back when i raced said tri i had managed to drop 45 lbs but soon regained 30 of it. I am currently 230 and will drop my weight to the low 190s or high 180s. I will start walking in the mornin for then next few days and begin the program on monday. P.S. i dont like to run......YET

wskalsky - 2010-09-16 3:25 PM I am in the tenth week of the program. I used to think that runners were aliens. I never could understand how people could choose running as exercising or as a sport choice.  Fast-forward to getting my fat butt off the couch getting back in shape. I ran 24 minutes non-stop today and probably haven't done this much running in a decade.  I am not jumping ahead just trying to enjoy the process to my first 5k october 24. I'm really excited and having a ton of fun. Everyone around me is annoyed because i keep talking about how surprised i am that i'm running and enjoying it. Never could of done it without this program.

wskalsky - 2010-09-16 5:25 PM I am in the tenth week of the program. I used to think that runners were aliens. I never could understand how people could choose running as exercising or as a sport choice.  Fast-forward to getting my fat butt off the couch getting back in shape. I ran 24 minutes non-stop today and probably haven't done this much running in a decade.  I am not jumping ahead just trying to enjoy the process to my first 5k october 24. I'm really excited and having a ton of fun. Everyone around me is annoyed because i keep talking about how surprised i am that i'm running and enjoying it. Never could of done it without this program.

ponorka2 - 2010-09-17 11:58 PM Hello there;
I think I am going to go with this running plan... I intend to do my first ever biathlon on Dec 11th. Run is 5K, but swim is 1000 yards, and I can only do a breaststroke, so it takes a while. Then next year I can attemt an actual triathlon... Learn swimming and get my old bicycle fixed. 
So; I am looking forward to it, my goal is to build some muscles - I am too skinny.
Today I swam 500 yards (after not much physical activity in a while), and I am trying to wrap my head around how I'll run after 1000 yards.
Ivana

ponorka2 - 2010-09-18 8:07 AM Hi, Tri,
I have started this week. I ran twice and swam once. So, I am going to run one more time today. I am focusing on not overdoing it because I am sure I can run for a while before crashing...

Mickie - 2010-09-19 10:03 PM Good luck to everyone! I also could never understand how anyone could run much less enjoy it! I started this program in June & could barely run 2 minutes at a time. I remember the 1st time I went to my local track this summer to run after having been working on the treadmill for 3 or 4 weeks. I wanted to cry because I could not make it one lap around the track. I was so disappointed. But tonight about 3 months later I ran 3 straight miles after a 10.5 mile bike ride! And I ENJOYED it! I'm slower than slow .... But even that is getting better. My first tri is two weeks from today and I can't wait! I would have died laughing if someone had told me two years ago that I'd be doing this today. And I would have cried with joy if I could have believed it was possible. Now I'm beginning to wonder what will be next ...... ! Just stay patient & stay after it!

comet the dog - 2010-09-21 6:41 PM Ok so i started the program today, first off i set my timer for 12.5 minutes with the idea i will walk at a moderate pace till the alarm goes off then turn around and go home. However, after walking for what i think is 12.5 minutes i look at my timer and realize i did not push start. To my best estimate i walked 32 minutes instead of the recommmended 25. Next i felt really good out walking and had to fight the urge to run. I managed to refrain, i know this is going to be my biggest obstical with this program, jumping ahead and burning my self out. With that said i feel good after the walk and look forward to next week when i get to run. Rob

brianteats - 2010-09-22 11:30 AM I just found this thread.
I'm 1 and 1/2 weeks into my own personal 4 week agressive 5k training program. 5k race is October 9th. I just did a mini sprint with a 1 mile run Sep 6 which I barely made it through without walking. Running(more like light jogging) is definately my weakest activity. But last night, in training, I ran 5k for the first time in my life! Yay me! anyways...
I have a question, though- Why does it feel like my legs want to give out long before I'm out of breath? Will that ease up with training?

brianteats - 2010-09-22 11:30 AM I just found this thread.
I'm 1 and 1/2 weeks into my own personal 4 week agressive 5k training program. 5k race is October 9th. I just did a mini sprint with a 1 mile run Sep 6 which I barely made it through without walking. Running(more like light jogging) is definately my weakest activity. But last night, in training, I ran 5k for the first time in my life! Yay me! anyways...
I have a question, though- Why does it feel like my legs want to give out long before I'm out of breath? Will that ease up with training?

wskalsky - 2010-09-22 1:39 PM I had the exact same experience. My leg muscles and joints were tired and giving out way before my fitness was. I think the reason you build slowly and steadily is to get your body ready and avoid injury vs. fitness first.  My legs keep feeling stronger and stronger but i think that is the point.   I'm not a doctor and total noob in endurance sports so take what i say with a grain of salt.  (legs are starting to feel way better though!)