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Podcasts - Here are a few I've found

simonswalk
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Posted at: 11:57 pm on April 25, 2008 17 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: simonswalker @ 5:17 pm on May 10, 2008

simonswalk
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Posted at: 12:00 am April 26, 2008

RE: Podcasts - Here are a few I've found

should have just put this site down - that's where I got the link above:

http://c25k.com/

:YeNNi:

Posted at: 11:49 am April 26, 2008

RE: Podcasts - Here are a few I've found

Hi! Great idea starting a group about this! I'll search around but I think you have the only three podcasts I know about :)

ofcourse you can print out the program and do the intervals yourself at www.coolrunning.com

simonswalk
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Posted at: 5:19 pm April 26, 2008

RE: Podcasts - Here are a few I've found

Thanks. I printed out the cool running program I really do miss doing 5K's but at the same time I'm not looking to get back into racing (not yet anyway). I keep thinking that my age group would be a little easier to conquer if I did though. The benefits of being old (46)!

moogiex

Posted at: 9:23 am April 27, 2008

RE: Podcasts - Here are a few I've found

The Podrunner intervals are pretty good. I've been listening to the regular Podrunner podcasts at work just because I like the mixes.

So far, I like the Robert Ullrey ones just a bit better as I think the talking is slightly more motivational.

:YeNNi:

Posted at: 12:20 pm April 27, 2008

RE: Podcasts - Here are a few I've found

I agree! I like Robert Ullreys' mixes and motivation :) It makes me think I'm playing a game, and he's there telling me to GO! and than stop :)

simonswalk
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Posted at: 5:26 pm April 27, 2008

RE: Podcasts - Here are a few I've found

I haven't tried any but Ullrey's yet, but I will try the other ones too. Today I watched the Penguin game with one earphone in to hear the slow down and go cues. Feet are hurting but I will overcome.

moogiex

Posted at: 12:39 pm April 28, 2008

RE: Podcasts - Here are a few I've found

My feet are doing ok but I love my shoes. I have some stability ones from Brooks, the only brand I've found that seem to fit my big old girl feet.

My right knee is trying to be funky but I know it has more to do with back tightness than it has to do with knees so I'm trying to keep stretched.

simonswalk
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Posted at: 8:14 am May 03, 2008

RE: Podcasts - Here are a few I've found

I tried the djsteveboys interval plan for week 2 . . . I really liked it more than I expected. I guess I like the club sound more than the techno sound. I'm going to use both and pick the best one for the final day of each week.

moogiex

Posted at: 9:51 am May 03, 2008

RE: Podcasts - Here are a few I've found

I listen to those at work because I like the mixes. The improved the speed change noise too in later ones.

DL21Smith

Posted at: 11:03 pm May 08, 2008

RE: Podcasts - Here are a few I've found

I can't seem to get any of these to download to my computer...I don't know what I'm doing wrong ;(

moogiex

Posted at: 7:16 am May 09, 2008

RE: Podcasts - Here are a few I've found

I just got into podcasts this last Christmas but I think you can download iTunes for free. They have a nifty search feature so even though most of what I find are the featured podcasts, you can still just search everything people have uploaded.

simonswalk
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Posted at: 9:16 am May 10, 2008

RE: Podcasts - Here are a few I've found

For those with an mp3 player. ULLREY’S PODCAST

In your my documents folder on your computer, create a folder called C25K. Close and make sure it’s there.

Click on the 9weeks of techno w/guide Robert Ullrey link.

The Podcasts for Running page comes up and across the top next to Podcasts which is highlighted in orange is the MP3 Podcasts tab. Click on it.

Scroll down to week 1 in mp3. Right click on podcast under it.

Click SAVE TARGET AS:

At the top of your save as screen, choose the folder you would like to download it to so you can find it. (I have a C25K folder in My Documents where I’ve downloaded all of the weeks).

The file is already named podcast_1.mp3.

Click Save and the download will begin.

Use your .mp3 software to load it on your mp3 player

simonswalk
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Posted at: 10:10 am May 10, 2008

RE: Podcasts - Here are a few I've found

MP3s for DJSteveboy.com/mixes.html (DJBeatsmith)

Click on the link in the first post above.

In the center of the Podrunner Intervals page is a link to podrunner: intervals archive. Click on it.

Scroll down to First Day to 5K – Level 1, Week 1 - click on it.

Right click on download and choose SAVE TARGET AS: At the top of your save as screen, choose the folder you would like to download it to so you can find it. (I have a C25K folder in My Documents where Ive downloaded all of the weeks). The file is already named First Day_to_5K_Level_1_Week_1. Click Save and the download will begin. Use your .mp3 software to load it on your mp3 player

DL21Smith

Posted at: 1:27 pm May 10, 2008

RE: Podcasts - Here are a few I've found

Thank you so much! It worked :D WHich one do you like better?

simonswalk
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Posted at: 3:45 pm May 10, 2008

RE: Podcasts - Here are a few I've found

I only listened to the Ullreys through the first week then swapped over to DJBeatsmith the second week. I think I like the DJBeatsmith interval podcasts significantly more. It's so easy to get in the rhythm with the music.

moogiex

Posted at: 4:18 pm May 10, 2008

RE: Podcasts - Here are a few I've found

I'm pushing my last of week 2 run to tomorrow (I hurt my left knee this morning) and am going to try the Podrunner intervals one. He has a new series for training for 8k runs now too.

simonswalk
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Posted at: 5:17 pm May 10, 2008

RE: Podcasts - Here are a few I've found

Sorry to hear about the knee. I'm glad to see that it does go beyond the 5K. Once we all get to the finish line, we'll have to expand!

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Newbie!!!!

melissamul
lins78

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New To Site

Smg25

Posted at: 1:05 pm on January 04, 2011

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Week 1

Yvie

Posted at: 2:34 pm on January 14, 2009 4 Replies - View Thread

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megs227

Posted at: 3:52 pm January 17, 2009

RE: Week 1

Its week 1 for me too. Well day 1. I went to the gym today and was going to follow the week 1 plan - 5 mins warm up, then 60 secs running, 90 secs walking for 20 mins. I did 5 mins warm up, but only 10 mins following the plan before I was shattered. Still, at least its a start....and next time, I have something to beat!

Well done for your week 1 efforts

rebaann

Posted at: 1:18 pm January 27, 2009

RE: Week 1

Good job, both of you! That week one training session is tough, but if you build up to it, you can do it. The second week goes much easier.

andreaaa81

Posted at: 6:10 pm June 04, 2009

RE: Week 1

Week one is wicked, but fun. I can do this!

dinosaur37
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Posted at: 4:51 am September 22, 2010

RE: Week 1

I also just started, felt really good. legs felt like jelly afterwards too!

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Active?

andreaaa81

Posted at: 11:45 am on June 06, 2009

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Alli?

poofs_baby
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Brand new and nutrition

andreaaa81

Posted at: 8:45 pm on June 01, 2009

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I'm new!

rom8v38thr
u39

Posted at: 1:02 pm on May 24, 2009

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Week 3

megs227

Posted at: 2:37 pm on January 31, 2009

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Week 2

megs227

Posted at: 4:46 pm on January 25, 2009 1 Replies - View Thread

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Starting Over

rebaann

Posted at: 9:13 pm on January 13, 2009 1 Replies - View Thread

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Strength training

Yvie

Posted at: 1:16 am on December 11, 2008

Last Post By: Yvie @ 1:16 am on Dec 11, 2008

New Kid on the Block!

smalldm

Posted at: 7:50 pm on July 01, 2008 9 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: Saskia78 @ 5:46 pm on Sep 30, 2008

smalldm

Posted at: 1:31 pm July 02, 2008

RE: New Kid on the Block!

When I took my dogs running this morning, I actually ran a little over a mile. I know I will have to build up slowly. But it was a great feeling to be doing it again. I'm so thankful to have found this group. It's giving me the desire to get back with it!

smalldm

Posted at: 2:42 pm July 03, 2008

RE: New Kid on the Block!

I had an even better running day today. The weather is cooler, so that helps. I stopped just short of two miles, but it feels good to be doing it again.

Is anybody out there??!! I seem to be communicating with myself!!

moogiex

Posted at: 8:09 pm July 05, 2008

RE: New Kid on the Block!

Hey there! Sorry about the slow reply, just haven't been checking the group boards as often since summer hit and people have been away a lot.

That's awesome that you are out there running again! I'm hovering in week six of the Couch to 5K program and even though I haven't been tracking distance that much, I've been loving just getting out there and running.

I'll send you a PM so you know this group isn't completely dead!!

smalldm

Posted at: 10:04 pm July 05, 2008

RE: New Kid on the Block!

Are you guys following a specific plan, or just doing your own thing? The last two mornings I made it 2 full miles and walked 1. It's been a long time since I've done this, but it feels so good. I love this group and I love this website!

moogiex

Posted at: 7:05 am July 08, 2008

RE: New Kid on the Block!

Some folks definitely do their own thing, a lot of us were doing something called Couch to 5k which you can read about a www.c25k.com and also www.coolrunning.com.

It's designed to get folks running who had no background in it or who had been inactive for a long time. It's basically interval training but starts you out slowly. There are also a few different podcasts designed to go along with it too.

When I first got into running a few years ago, I followed a similar plan from Runner's World but the intervals were different.

I agree with you, no matter how you are doing it, running feels great!

smalldm

Posted at: 2:25 pm July 08, 2008

RE: New Kid on the Block!

Thanks for the info. I will definitely check out the websites you mentioned.

simonswalk
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Posted at: 5:07 pm July 25, 2008

RE: New Kid on the Block!

I finally posted a pic of one of my last 5K's - that was from 2003. Can I reach that again 5 years+ later.

I hope so! It always felt so great when I was done.

Tracey

moogiex

Posted at: 8:51 am July 27, 2008

RE: New Kid on the Block!

It is never too late to do something, at least I keep telling myself that!! Baby steps, as you say, are steps nonetheless eh?

Saskia78

Posted at: 5:46 pm September 30, 2008

RE: New Kid on the Block!

I'm new to the group new, too :). I used to run a lot before, but for some reason stopped it. Now I have moved to a new area and try to find out some places where i can start over again with the running.

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But it just doesn't matter!

smalldm

Posted at: 8:03 pm on July 10, 2008 2 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: simonswalker @ 5:06 pm on Jul 25, 2008

moogiex

Posted at: 8:31 pm July 16, 2008

RE: But it just doesn't matter!

You know, that's something I was thinking about doing especially since when I was cleaning out my office I found a huge stack of them. I'm going to make a few and stick them in important places...like in front of my face! Speaking of...it's time for me to get into motion, pushing for 2 miles tonight.

simonswalk
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Posted at: 5:06 pm July 25, 2008

RE: But it just doesn't matter!

I'm going to try this too!

I've got a stack of post-it's I can use.

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Summer heat keeping me inside!

moogiex

Posted at: 1:45 pm on June 19, 2008 2 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: moogiex @ 11:16 pm on Jun 24, 2008

simonswalk
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Posted at: 8:41 pm June 24, 2008

RE: Summer heat keeping me inside!

I'm still here - lurking - I've had nothing to write. The heat has been bad here and has put me on hold for awhile. My treadmill is just too dangerous. Now that we're back to cooler weather, my feet are killing me and I can't seem to do anything.

I'll be starting back with week 1. If I can make it through okay, I'll move to week 2, etc. When I find it too tough, I'll continue to do that week for the recommended 3 days until I get back to where I was.

I'm so frustrated with my feet!

moogiex

Posted at: 11:16 pm June 24, 2008

RE: Summer heat keeping me inside!

My feet really were killing me during the first 3 weeks, maybe four. I took a week off in between one of the weeks and that really helped.

I hope your feets start treating you better!!

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Week 6, I tackled it.

moogiex

Posted at: 6:30 pm on June 21, 2008 3 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: moogiex @ 11:15 pm on Jun 24, 2008

rebaann

Posted at: 12:20 am June 22, 2008

RE: Week 6, I tackled it.

Go, Sharon!! I'm ready to get back on it this week.

simonswalk
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Posted at: 8:37 pm June 24, 2008

RE: Week 6, I tackled it.

Way to go Sharon - I'm so happy for you!

moogiex

Posted at: 11:15 pm June 24, 2008

RE: Week 6, I tackled it.

Session 2 of week 6 was goooood times. The strength training I've been doing has really helped my hamstrings. I feel like I have a lot more power when I push off the ground.

I may not be doing each session every other day but I will keep doing them!!!

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Week Five, still alive!

moogiex

Posted at: 5:33 am on June 04, 2008 9 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: moogiex @ 5:21 pm on Jun 10, 2008

moogiex

Posted at: 6:55 am June 05, 2008

RE: Week Five, still alive!

So with set 2 of week 5, you have the 8 minute interval, 5 minutes of walking, and another 8 minute interval. I did it...I felt like I was in slo-mo. I liked the cooler temp of the morning though so not going to go back to night until Fall most likely.

rebaann

Posted at: 1:28 pm June 05, 2008

RE: Week Five, still alive!

Gack!! You've run right past me. Must get on the stick... I was all prepped to start week 5 this week and then my knee flaked out on me. I may have to back up to four again when I'm ready to go.

moogiex

Posted at: 3:56 pm June 05, 2008

RE: Week Five, still alive!

I honestly did not think I would be able to go to week 5 because my knees and feet kept giving me trouble in between week 2 and 3 so I've been thrilled with my continued stamina. I really have to credit the after care routine (ice, ibuprofen, heating pad) along with doing a lot more stretching. As long as you don't give up completely, give that week four another go!!! Here are some good vibes for your knee (RAWR).

moogiex

Posted at: 9:46 am June 07, 2008

RE: Week Five, still alive!

I did the last part of week 5 this morning and I am honestly surprised I did it. If you haven't looked ahead, it's a five minute walk with a 20 minute run interval. I waffled with myself this morning and almost talked myself into just staying in bed (even though I had no idea it was the 20 minute run ahead of me). I tried to take Foo for a lil walk but there were several people out so he got very nervous and we didn't stay out long. As the run interval started I just told myself that it was about as long as I would walk on my break at work, I was just going a little faster. That helped keep me pepped up. The only thing that really started to get tight on the run were my calves and I'll be honest, I didn't stretch them as much as I usually do because I was excited to get outside. I won't make that mistake again. I continue to be thrilled by my stamina even though I'm only going a bit faster than if I was walking quickly, I'm out there doing it. RAWWWWWR!

simonswalk
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Posted at: 5:49 pm June 08, 2008

RE: Week Five, still alive!

Waaahhhh! I'm going back to week 3. Missed too much with all the end of year school activities that we had to keep up with. They are going to have to be night runs with the heat we're having now!

moogiex

Posted at: 8:45 am June 09, 2008

RE: Week Five, still alive!

I hear ya, and it was in the 70s at 4:30 this morning. Tomorrow is first part of week 6 and I see that the weather is supposed to cool off a bit so here's hoping! I'm going to order some sleeveless running shirts though probably from junonia.com. I may get a pair of bike shorts too although I'm still pretty good on running bottoms.

moogiex

Posted at: 9:31 am June 10, 2008

RE: Week Five, still alive!

After the bowflex workout last night, I was very stiff this morning and couldn't bring myself to get up at 4 am for running time. I have telework tomorrow though and am going to wait until dark tonight and get out there.

rebaann

Posted at: 3:07 pm June 10, 2008

RE: Week Five, still alive!

Gaaack! The only way I getting up at 4 in the morning is if the building is on fire!!

moogiex

Posted at: 5:21 pm June 10, 2008

RE: Week Five, still alive!

Yeah, it took me awhile to get used to it and sometimes after the weekends its hard to get back in the swing of things.

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How is everybody doing?

moogiex

Posted at: 9:33 am on June 10, 2008 1 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: rebaann @ 3:07 pm on Jun 10, 2008

DJ Beatsmith and DJ Steve Boyett

moogiex

Posted at: 5:14 pm on June 07, 2008 1 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: simonswalker @ 5:46 pm on Jun 08, 2008

Started Week Four

moogiex

Posted at: 5:05 am on May 29, 2008 6 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: healthyme73 @ 9:01 am on Jun 02, 2008

rebaann

Posted at: 9:35 am May 29, 2008

RE: Started Week Four

Good for you. I had a hard time with week four the first time I did it. I've done it five times now and I still don't think I'm ready to move to week 5. My new shoes got here yesterday and I can't wait to try them out tonight.

moogiex

Posted at: 11:49 am May 29, 2008

RE: Started Week Four

New shoes are awesome. Mebbe it's just a contributing factor but new shoes and those sport gel insoles from Dr. Scholl's have made a big difference for me.

moogiex

Posted at: 11:14 pm May 30, 2008

RE: Started Week Four

Well I think I'll be ready for week five...because I accidently loaded up week five and did the first about 9 minutes before I was like 'hmm, I've been running for awhile now...' I think if I had either been mentally revved up for it or completely oblivious to what the interval should have been, I would have been fine. After walking a bit, I loaded up week four from the Podrunner interval series and did the right one. I really, really like the week four podcast in this series. I followed the run up with a nice shower, some knee ice, and a big ole piece of some of the most delicious watermelon I've ever had. Hoo-rah!

healthyme7
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Posted at: 9:04 pm June 01, 2008

RE: Started Week Four

Wow! Good for you for starting week 5! I am starting week 4 this week and have a feeling I am going to be living on ADVIL!! Tomorrows the first day! If you dont hear from me in a couple of days, its because I am dead!!Just joking!!

moogiex

Posted at: 7:29 am June 02, 2008

RE: Started Week Four

I still do the ice/ibuprofen/heat routine on my knees after every session and also do a lot more stretching than I did when I started and it is making a big difference. The days before the Memorial Day weekend, my left hamstring right around the knee on the right side, and my right foot on the top were killing me. Taking a complete break of about four days really, really helped.

healthyme7
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Posted at: 9:01 am June 02, 2008

RE: Started Week Four

My knees are ok right now. Its my shins! I havent run since Friday and my shins are still tender!!

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