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Couch to 5k

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HalleLouja · 18/08/2012 22:17

Does anyone want to join me. Its my third attempt started today.

The first time I got pregnant mid way through. Second time was the start of the year and it was too snowy and cold and I was ill.

So psyched myself up again.

I need some company.

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piprabbit · 16/10/2012 14:31
Grin
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HalleLouja · 16/10/2012 10:13

Well mumsnet can be the queen and do a royal wave! We need a royal wave emoticon!

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piprabbit · 16/10/2012 09:48

I've just looked at the week 9 podcast. I'm a bit disappointed that w9r3 doesn't have a podcast all of it's own - with special celebratory music and a personal message from the Queen.

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HalleLouja · 16/10/2012 09:41

I would love to run 5km too. But am impressed at the moment I can run for 28 minutes without keeling over.

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piprabbit · 16/10/2012 09:16

10K would be amazing.
I'll be working towards doing 5k (rather than just running for 30mins) too. I might look at the NHS podcasts on running faster. I don't have a lot of time to run for a longer session, so I need to squeeze more distance into the same amount of time. I'd like to find a 5K race in early spring to take part in.

That and having my own playlist to run with Grin.

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HalleLouja · 16/10/2012 07:32

Pip I will need some other goal but to begin with it will be to run 5k. Have been getting there including warm up and cool down. When I get to 5k am going to do bridge to 10k I think.

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piprabbit · 15/10/2012 22:44

Well done Halle.
We're so very near then end now - I think I'll need some new objectives to keep me running in week 10 and beyond.

MirandaWest · 15/10/2012 22:39

Well done HalleLouja - only one week to go now :)

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HalleLouja · 15/10/2012 21:16

Week 8 finished. Not the greatest run ever but equalled week 8 day 2. Was happy for it to end.

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piprabbit · 15/10/2012 13:25

Ooh Miranda - so glad you enjoyed your (extended) run.

I finished week 8 today, but I'm still finding it hard work. I'm quite excited about starting week 9 now Grin.

MirandaWest · 15/10/2012 11:43

Something weird happened to me. Was running along semi cheerfully (was raining and a bit cold) and coming up to 25 minutes. Something inside me said "you can keep going" and so I did Grin and ran through all the cooling down bit too so ran for 30 minutes. And I know I did further than 5k as I know roughly how far I walked at the beginning and total was mire than 5k more than that.

Might ditch rawbert (sorry rawbert) on Wednesday and just do a 5k run with my own music as I want to know how quickly I can do it!

Am sitting around with wet hair now when I need to go out and do things Hmm. Will sit for just a little longer....

MirandaWest · 14/10/2012 22:27

Well done Auntie :)

I will be doing w7r1 tomorrow. Feels a long time since I did my run on Friday (and have had a lazy weekend too). Am helping in DS's class and then will go running.

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HalleLouja · 14/10/2012 21:51

Well done auntie. Its the power of mumsnet. The reason I started this thread. I knew with mn behind me I would have to finish this time.

I was wondering where Remus and Laurie were. I hope you are still ok.

Also newbies how are you doing? Please post I like having you here - I will keep posting once I graduate - unless you all get bored.

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piprabbit · 14/10/2012 21:49

Yeah for Auntie - very pleased you did your run!

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HalleLouja · 14/10/2012 21:48

I am finishing week 8 tomorrow. Did some tagging of items for the NNS tonight so will go out tomorrow. Did go for a long walk around the zoo today. So haven't been totally lazy.

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AuntieBulgaria · 14/10/2012 21:46

Thank you for the encouragement ladies. This thread really does help me get out there and do it.

A lovely clear morning, a new place to run as Mum and Dad looked after DD and I hoofed it round their village. In your face W8r2.

I've just spent ten minutes scrolling back through the thread - we've been running for 2 months! LaurieFairyCake and Remus are you still out there?

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HalleLouja · 13/10/2012 19:57

Good luck for tomorrow auntie you can do it. We all have times its really hard. I find the first few minutes the worst and if I keep soldiering on it gets easier. That's just me.

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piprabbit · 13/10/2012 16:43

Hi Auntie, sorry it didn't work out today, hope it goes better tomorrow. You've done it once so I'm sure you'll get there.

I've just got some hi-vis tape to iron on my running jacket. I was starting to feel a bit vulnerable running in the dark.

AuntieBulgaria · 13/10/2012 16:23

Well done Piprabbit and Halle,

I got ten mins into w8r2 and abandoned it. I think I set off too quickly. I'm going to try again tomorrow. Feel a bit deflated. DH is away so its tricky to find time to run too.

still, got my fluoro jacket from aldi so am crap at running but highly visible.

MirandaWest · 13/10/2012 08:55

Well done to the week 8 run 2 people :) you're nearly up to week 9 :)

Part of me wants to go out running but the other part is happy to still be in bed Grin

piprabbit · 13/10/2012 08:45

Hope the curry and wine was good.

I did my w8r2 this morning. It was nice to be running in daylight for a change, but it was very hard work. I struggled to get into a rhythm. However I did finish very slightly further down the road which proves that I managed to at least maintain my speed.

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HalleLouja · 12/10/2012 20:57

I did my week 8 day 2 run. Managed to go a bit further than I did the other day. So that is progress I suppose.

Its Friday night and I am having a curry. Wine

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piprabbit · 12/10/2012 09:14

Well done Miranda - enjoy your Crunchie Grin

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HalleLouja · 12/10/2012 08:45

Well done Miranda.

Yesterday I did an exercise class that my friend runs. It was fine actually and did some weights which was really good to do.

Am going to do week 8 day 2 today. Then tomorrow I will rest my body....

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MirandaWest · 12/10/2012 08:24

Have just done my 25 min run without stopping Grin woo hoo Grin. And overall pace for whole thing got quicker - was 9 min 39 per mile over the 35 min including warm up and cool down :)

Will be cycling in about an hours time - think ill deserve a chrunchie today Grin