C25K: Repeat Week Three, Day Three

I did it! I’m still pushing through.  I’m not giving up. 

I’ll be on vacation next week.  I am going to do my best to stick to my fitness routine.  I think getting the extra rest next week is going to help me with my couch to 5K training.  Not sure if I’m moving on to Week Four.  I guess we’ll find out when I step on the treadmill on Monday. 

C25K: Repeat Week Three, Day Two

Oops! I guess was so tired yesterday I forgot to post my update. In fact, I also forgot to wear my heart rate monitor. 

Anyhow, Week Three, Day Two done.  I slowed down my running pace.  It's still a struggle but I'm getting there. 

I'm also doing much better with stretching and completing my core exercises. 

I plan to complete day three tomorrow and move onto Week Four.

C25K: Delayed Week Three, Day Two

Although I was supposed to do Week Three, Day Two today, I did not complete it. I didn’t sleep well last night. I woke up around 4 am with a stomach ache. I went to the gym with every intention to complete it. I hopped on and off the treadmill. I couldn’t get past not feeling well. I hopped on the Elliptical. I was dripping sweat within the first five minutes. It was also pretty hot in the gym. After about 20 minutes, I started feeling nauseous. I banged out another five minutes and called it a day.

On the way I felt a bit sad that I didn’t at least try. I questioned whether or not I was looking for an excuse. However, three hours later, my stomach still feels queasy. So, I’m going to hydrate, get some rest, and try again tomorrow.

C25K - Repeating Week Three, Day One

I was very nervous as I walked into the gym today.  I am repeating Week Three this week. I reminded myself about my weekly lessons and hopped on the treadmill.  Dammit! Those three-minute runs still elude me.  I’m not giving up! Wednesday I am going to slow down my running pace to see if this helps.

C25K: Week Three Lesson

During Week Three my lesson was borrowed from advice my OA sponsor gave me one day: focus on the effort, not the outcome. Each time I was disappointed about not being able to fully complete the three-minute runs, I reminded myself about how much courage and strength I have just by showing up every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Even though I will be repeating Week Three's runs, I am not admitting defeat.

I do need to put more effort into stretching and doing my core exercises. I have been stretching regularly. I’ve been very lazy about the core work. This week I did notice that it’s taking me longer to feel loose and warmed up. I am going to use my cross training days to schedule these exercises to make sure they are done.

C25K: Week Three, Day Three

Week Three, Day Three


As soon as I woke up today, I put on my clothes, and rushed to the gym to complete today’s workout. I didn’t even eat breakfast. I grabbed a bottle of water and headed out. I did not want to allow myself any time to talk myself out of it.

Today’s workout was better than Day Two but not as great as Day One. The 90-second runs were fine. I was able to complete two minutes and one minute of the three-minute runs. As I did on Day Two, I didn’t slow down the treadmill but I did hold on to complete the three minutes.

As first I was a little disappointed but I know I need to give myself credit for trying. I will repeat Week Three and keep working out. I am making progress!

Another C25K Week Three Quote

"Ask yourself: 'Can I give more?'. The answer is usually: 'Yes'."  ~Paul Tergat, Kenyan professional marathoner