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golemmings · 2011-11-12T04:49:15+00:00

Anyone want to join me? It means we should start 2012 being able to run 5k - now there's an incentive to stick with it.

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golemmings · 04/03/2012 06:52

bugrit its a lovely sounding race - and the free whisky makes it more appealing but it is an annual event and other 10ks are available.

I would imagine that you could get round it if you want and feel hugely acomplished at the end or you could do one in another couple of months with more confidence.

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ohbugrit · 03/03/2012 19:59

Sorry for that last post, had to dash halfway through posting so it was a bit of a garble and I just hit enter

DH doesn't think it's a good idea because he doesn't want me to try something that's beyond me and fail. I have a BMI of 32 or something, remember ...!

Orm - sorry that I didn't welcome you in my earlier post - how are you finding things? :)

tidy, congrats on the weight thing - I was heavier before I had kids so for me I'd be looking at a ... um ... pre-adulthood weight I think . Bet it feels great, well done!

5, well done on your progress! It's amazing how quickly the weeks pass isn't it? I'll be cheering you on for run 3 :)

kick, how are you? I really hope you're feeling better.

Thanks so much for those details about the 10k programme, go. I'm still havering. I'm technically still on week 7, partly after hurting my knee and wanting to go easy, partly because I keep forgetting to put week 8 on my MP3 player . This month is busy with work and I don't know if I'm being crazy. Plus, with this timescale it only takes a slight twinge to bugger everything up. Hmmmm hmmmmm hmmmmmmmmm ...

5ofus · 02/03/2012 20:08

Sorry - self obsessed!

bugrit I'd probably sign up and start the training, then know if I decided at a later date I wasn't ready I could always back out, or walk/run it. Why doesn't your DH think you should do it?

That hill in the middle looks a bit steep too

5ofus · 02/03/2012 20:00

Hello!!

Needed to share - just got back from gym. Something amazing happened tonight. Week 5 Run 2 - I DID IT!!

I got to the end of Run 1 (8 mins) - "alright I could carry on a bit"

Half way through the middle 5 min walk "I'm ready to start running again now"

And to the END of Run 2 (8 mins) - "OK I'm ready to stop but not heaving a lung up"

I'm on such a high. How cool is that?

Stats fans: 4.8MPH an hour for the runs and 3.2 MPH for the walks. I've worked out each 8 min run was 1.02KM (mixing the metric and imperial a little there)

I'm going to drink the best part of a bottle of wine to celebrate, whilst talking with my Lovely Mumsnet Bookswap group

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golemmings · 02/03/2012 19:25

Hi ormirian! Good to have another wannabe runner along!

Bugrit, why does your DH think you shouldn't do it?

I was looking at a 12 week10k training programme last night and the first 10 weeks were all about getting you to run for 30 mins. It was based on 4 sessions a week and from week 10 the Mon, wed Fri sessions were still 5k and the Sunday sessions added 10 mins to the run each week so by the end of week 10 you ran for 40 mins, Sunday of week 11 was 50 mins and the end week 12 was a 10k race.

You have a month and a half to double your distance so even if you only add 5 mins on a week you have plenty of time to up the distance.

You can always sign up and if you feel in 6 weeks that it was too ambitious you can always run-walk it. also have a look at the slowest times from last year's event. What's the pace of the slowest? Bet you're much quicker than that!

If you want some moral support to increase your distance I'll do it with you. I need to do it soon so starting next week rather that in a few weeks doesn't matter much to me.

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ohbugrit · 02/03/2012 14:04

www.mapmyrun.com/s/routes/view/run-jog-map/glenlivet-distillery/15392786 This is the route for the 10k, which is in 6 weeks time.

I'm not sure whether to sign up.

GP says do it.

DH says don't do it.

5ofus · 02/03/2012 13:15

Welcome OrmIrian

OrmIrian · 02/03/2012 12:32

Oh thank god! i thought C25k meant couch to 25k....

That means I belong here having started last night.

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golemmings · 02/03/2012 11:34

Hey, kick how are you feeling?

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golemmings · 02/03/2012 11:31

5 great news about your ankle! Week 5 is generally harder on your brain than your lungs and legs. Believe you can do it because you can and you will. Bet when you started 3x5mins seemed impossible.

tidy congratulations on the weight loss. I have half a stone to go and I really need to shred. I did it once, enjoyed it but haven't made the time or effort to do it again. I really should. I have the major a week tomorrow so I need some upper body strength quite urgently.

The shoes are brilliant. Went for a short run on Wednesday across the fields and there was no slipping or sliding on the mud. The new top was lovely too. Weather was glorioous and I didn't get too hot. Phone holder was fab;lovely to he able to see the map being generated or the stats changing as you run and new running over ear headphones still bounce out of my right ear so I think its my ears rather than the phones.

Signed up for my 10k this morning. It takes place in June, the day before my birthday so I will be a 10k runner before I turn 38. How exciting!

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5ofus · 02/03/2012 10:15

Quick update from me: Week 5 Run 1 done (again on the treadmill!)

3 * 5 min runs straight through no stopping (woo hoo - go me!).

Week 5 Run 2 today, 2 * 8 min runs and I'm feeling OK about it. I'll let you know how I get on!

Good news from me is my stroppy ankle has settled, don't know if it's new trainers or the glucosamine supplement, or the week off running (or a combo of all three!) I get hot knees after my runs but no pain

5ofus · 02/03/2012 10:03

Hi all

Lovely updates, I have 6 mins before a work call starts so I'm typing fast!!

Bugrit Loving your story. 10k would scare me right now but I'm still in week 5. Go for it! I'm finding treadmill running to be easier than road running. I think it's because I can't see how far I need to go, so I don't get disheartened. I think it helps as I can disengage my brain from my legs (and watch some TV!) and let my legs get on with it. I know the wanting to stop feelings come from my head so if I can distract it with the Simpsons that's good!

Musttidyup Fab news about your pre-baby weight. My target is my pre-DC3 weight which is about 2 stone away. I'm working on it! Ref: Shred - I guess you could see how things go. I've a few friends trying Shred for the first time and I'm getting mixed reports! Keep us updated

Go how were the new shoes?

musttidyupmusttidyup · 29/02/2012 10:46

Hey bugrit loved the story about your skinny friend! I would've been secretly pleased too :-)
I'm sure 10k is do-able. Was thinking about signing up for a 10k Race for life, seems a bit cheaty to do a 5k and there us a 10k not too far from me. It's June I think.
I'm still here and still running. DD's birthday yesterday, her first, and what with one thing and another and her and dS2 both being poorly I couldn't get out for my run before dark and I'm a bit of a scaredy cat in the proper dark especially with my headphones on, so I took the plunge and tried my shred DVD! Was fine actually. Quite intense but fitness wise I managed. Definitely need to work on the upper body.
Anyway, I'm a little afraid of dropping a run a week but was thinking if 2 runs plus 3 shreds a week and 2 days off? Then I can work my upper body too....
Anyway. My big news is I'm at my pre-babies, all of them, weight. So theoretically I could get into my wedding dress .
Am still overweight though, maybe another 1/2 -1 stone. Will still be curvy then but that would be fab for me.

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golemmings · 28/02/2012 22:54

Wow Bugrit - what a fab post!!! Looks can be very deceiving and I'm so glad your skinny fit friend is less fit than you - you've worked really hard to get where you are!!

I would have thought that a 10k race would be doable in 6 weeks; it's a pretty steep order but I would imagine having a cheering crowd will really spur you on. I'm sure I've seen lots of posts by folk saying that they'd trained over 8k and were running a 10k race and survived and you can always drop your speed a little if you need to. I'm saying this not because I think you will need too but because I think you should sign up for it and not worry too much about whether you will manage it or whether it is insane because I think its perfectly doable. Sorry; that probably doesn't make a lot of sense. Ds has decided sleep is for wimps so I'm struggling a little to string words together.

Do it, do it, do it.

The signing up for the 10k I want to do opens on Thursday but the race isn't until June.

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ohbugrit · 28/02/2012 22:16

Hello my lovelies! Wanted to get on the pc to do a proper post (it's much easier to review earlier posts than on my phone) but DD is being a PITA so I'm stuck upstairs in the dark instead.

go it is so good to hear you sounding so positive, and very well done with the running - you've done brilliantly and I'm a bit jealous of your upcoming challenge if I'm honest!

Hope you feel better kick :)

5, well done on your progress - I find indoor running really tough so I am full of admiration for you.

Where's tidy got to?

I had a seminal moment this morning. A mum friend invited herself out running with me. Although she hadn't run for a while, she's probably half my weight or something, very active and the prospect of trying to keep up with a lithe fit person terrified me. I only said yes because I couldn't think of a polite way to refuse!

Anyway, much to my surprise I had to slow up for her! We walked for a bit halfway so she could catch her breath (I bet passing drivers thought we were walking for MY benefit!) and I had loads left in the tank at the end. My splits were all slow times for me.

I feel a bit guilty for delighting in it but what a confidence boost to be able to see myself in the same league as thin people! I can't make either of the local 5ks due to DH working but now I'm thinking I might have a bash at a 10k in 6 weeks time ... does that sound insane?

Feeling a bit giddy

5ofus · 27/02/2012 22:49

Sounds fun go - and 6.43k is phenomenal! You definitely earned your Sports Direct bargains! Loving the statistics

I went for leisure centre gym and did some treadmill running. What a sweaty mess I was by the time I finished.

I went for a repeat of week 4 and finished it so I'm moving back to week 5 on Wednesday! For statistics fans I was walking at 4.8km/hour and running at 7.7km/hr covering 3.3km in the 40 minute session.

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golemmings · 27/02/2012 16:16

So what did you decide to do today 5?

I went for a run; second run on the 5k improvers programme. Last week's run was a bit crap because I kept losing audio and therefore no music but more importantly no interval cues. It surprised me by being run walk again; 300m run, 100m recovery walk. I had assumed it would be slow run, fast run. R1 seemed to come with random distances who h made it really hard to push the pace but r2 was much better. It was also flatter!

I broke my run at 3.2k to go and play on assault course. It was wet, slippery, muddy... But moderately fun. I then ran all the way back to the start and clocked whopping 6.43k in total. Average pace 6.57 mins/k but somewhere in the middle (i suspect the downhill bit at the start) the gps recorded 3.48 min/k or16k/h! I don't think its accurate and my fastest interval was 5.07 so it didn't last very long but I'm a bit smug about it.

To celebrate I went to sports direct on the way home and now own some pink and silver trail shoes. And a short sleeved wicking running top. and an arm band for my phone, some new headphones which won't fall out of my ears may have slipped into the bag as well but they were all in the sale do they don't count right?

Looking forward to going out for a run to check out my new shoes. It's currently pissing down so it'll be nice and muddy out tomorrow!

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5ofus · 27/02/2012 10:22

Bugrit I'm running in M&S tracksuit bottoms, any old t shirt and a light jacket at the moment. I've looked at running tops but they seem to fitted for my liking. I have lumps and bumps I want to cover!

kickass hope you start to feel better soon. This cold of mine is a lingerer too, hence Friday's disastrous run!

go good luck with the shopping! My new running shoes are a size 8.5! I usually wear a 7, but the chap in the running shoe shop reckons you should add an additional size at least to keep your toes away from the end of the shoe.

After Friday's run, I decided to cycle instead on Sunday (fantastic weather!!) and did a 5.7 mile route round the local area. I can definitely feel the good effects this running has had, that was FAR easier than it would have been.

Today - to run or not to run? Might instead hit the leisure centre swimming pool later and actually start training for my sport relief mile!!

Happy running all

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golemmings · 27/02/2012 04:33

Poor you kick. That's really dragging on, isn't it.

Bugrit I was wondering about kit too. I've got a reasonable amount if outdoors stuff although I picked up a pair if 3/4 length light weight bottoms from a charity shop which are fabulous. I also own a pair of long leggings which I used once when it was 2 or 3 degrees below but found them far too hot. In the January sale I picked up a pair of knee length running tight from m&s. Not used them yet. Waiting for better weather and thinner thighs!

Tops however do my head in. I was running in a long sleeved thermal t shirt but that's far too earn. Last week I upgraded to a short sleeved merino wool top which again was a bit too warm. I start off wearing a very lightweight high vis shell jacket too (decathlon so cheap) which was great over the winter but lasts about 5 mins now before I tie it round my waist.

I still haven't got round to buying any proper shoes either. Went to blacks to see what they had in the sale. Lots of bargains if you're a size 4 but they were all to big for me. I need something for mudfest in a couple of weeks so I'm minded to check out sports direct. I'm not sure how well they will survive so I may try and pick up a kids pair. They won't last (they're designed to carry 5 stone not 9!) But I don't want to spend lots on shoes to wear in waterfilled ditches!

May go internet shopping now since DS has decided sleep is overrated and I need to stay awake to ensure he has a proper feed so we might get some sleep before morning!

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kickassangel · 26/02/2012 13:53

I am still I'll not happy. Next week I have a slightly lighter schedule so could get to the gym but I have a persistent sore throat and cough so can't really do anything. I will have to drop back a few sessions once I do fat going again

So frustrating

Well done the rest of you

ohbugrit · 26/02/2012 07:30

Morning you lot :)

Quick update from phone. I'm still here,still running. My knee is holding up well. Doing week 7 runs just now and managing OK. Off out in am hour or so in fact.

Does anyone have proper running clothes? I have some tights which are fab but I'm looking for a running top or t-shirt which is long enough to cover my belly and has a decent pocket. And preferably doesn't cost the earth - have you seen the price of some of the stuff?!

How's everyone getting on? Will try to get to pc later and write properly :)

musttidyupmusttidyup · 24/02/2012 18:55

That's the spirit 5ofus. Keep at it girl.

5ofus · 24/02/2012 14:07

That did not go well.

But I did it - and it's onwards and upwards from here.

5ofus · 24/02/2012 11:39

I have had a cold so I haven't run for a week

But I have a slot in my diary between work calls so I'm going now (put my PE kit on first thing so I am in the zone)

Thinking of doing the week 4 run once to see how it goes, then move back to Week 5.

I will let you know how I get on.

Hope all is well with the rest of you!

kickassangel · 23/02/2012 04:24

Now I have post flying cold/sore throat. Have to work tomorrow but hoping to get some time at the gym.