Runner's support and Accountability
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There’s nothing wrong with a rest day! Today was our rest day! We usually don’t do any workout on Thursdays! Just hop back to it tomorrow and you will be all set!
I think I take too many rest days
Monday and Thursday this week so far 
but I get what you’re saying. The first C25K program I tried last year for my 5k had me running 6 days a week, with a rest day Wednesday. I felt like I was getting tendonitis after 3 weeks so I switched to something else. It’s important to rest! You really only need to run 3 times a week for shorter distances. Two if your just maintaining.
@kcboston what incline do you set your treadmill to?
So far zero point zero
@kcboston what incline do you set your treadmill to?
So far zero point zero
Set the incline at 2. It will better simulate an actual road race. That will help you in the long run.
Just a thought… I’d love it if someone invented a way of synching running with a video, similar to what they did at Wonders of Life with those stationary bikes. It’d be so cool to virtually “run” through Disney (or anywhere) in that same spirit! I know they have those bikes that are led by an actual trainer, but for this kid, that would seem a lot less fun!
I know there are some gyms now that have treadmills with big screens that show something like a forest so it feels like you’re running outside. I think it moves along with you but I’ve never done one. You can change your atmosphere. If I could so something like that with a Disney video like they had at Wonders of Life that would be awesome! I’d be very motivated
You really only need to run 3 times a week for shorter distances. Two if your just maintaining.
Thank you for the help! I really appreciate it!
I’m just so anxious to improve :p You guys are doing fine. The important thing is to not quit. Trust in c25k app and modify speed rather than stop. Feel free to redo a day or a whole week if you feel you need it. The only person you race against right now is yourself.
You guys are doing fine. The important thing is to not quit. Trust in c25k app and modify speed rather than stop. Feel free to redo a day or a whole week if you feel you need it. The only person you race against right now is yourself.
Thanks pal! I am already having to re-do a couple weeks because I can’t keep up, but that’s okay, I’m still going. I read a phrase the other day that said something like “You’re not a failure until you quit trying”. It’s kinda cheesy, but that’s my mantra right now
You guys are doing fine. The important thing is to not quit. Trust in c25k app and modify speed rather than stop. Feel free to redo a day or a whole week if you feel you need it. The only person you race against right now is yourself.
This.
It’s so easy to get down on yourself when you feel like you’re not doing as well as you should be. But like he said, you’re only competing against yourself.
That’s what I have to tell myself during races too. I’m never going to win a race (unless it’s a really small race and even then maybe just an AG award) so I just want to see myself doing better over time. You can’t be the best you every single day.Just a thought… I’d love it if someone invented a way of synching running with a video, similar to what they did at Wonders of Life with those stationary bikes. It’d be so cool to virtually “run” through Disney (or anywhere) in that same spirit! I know they have those bikes that are led by an actual trainer, but for this kid, that would seem a lot less fun!
I know there are some gyms now that have treadmills with big screens that show something like a forest so it feels like you’re running outside. I think it moves along with you but I’ve never done one. You can change your atmosphere. If I could so something like that with a Disney video like they had at Wonders of Life that would be awesome! I’d be very motivated
It would even convince me to start running!
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