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Couch to 5K- join us if you dare, running is highly addictive!!

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cinnamongreyhound · 31/05/2013 21:51

Another thread for us long termers and a new one for those just starting. Whatever stage you're at come and join us for lots of advice and moral support.

Old thread here

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yetanotherworry · 05/06/2013 10:56

Just completed W6R1 and now enjoying coffee and a cream cake :) It was very warm out there this morning and couldn't wait to get back home for a drink.

Travellingwilbury, I hope your toe gets better soon.

Cinammon, have you done a half marathon before. Is the training any different?

eminemmerdale · 05/06/2013 10:23

Ok, did third run last night and my 'buddy' and I are going to give wk two a go on Thurs (gulp..)

Pollydon · 05/06/2013 07:43

No pain in my shins, but Ive been doing first half on road, then 2nd half on local recreation ground & its much nicer running on grass Smile
Thanks Englishteacher, I think I will just wait & see how I feel on Monday

pennygallops · 05/06/2013 07:39

Ooooh, lots of posts. Can't read in detail now. But it will something to look forward to tonight (whilst report writing). Please don't laugh at my sad little running-obsessed life.

Happy running today, for those of you going out.

englishteacher78 · 05/06/2013 07:09

It's entirely up to you whether or not you do week 1 again, it's a training plan - not a training schedule. Plans can change Grin
As for stretching websites; google Run England or try the websites for the major running magazines. Women's Running, Runner's World etc.
Btw my husband is in this Mother's Runner's World beams with pride

watchingout · 05/06/2013 07:08

me too! Shins are hurting this morning - any advice?
I'm away this weekend too in a shepherds hut. Might be able to run but not sure if theres a shower yet - I have visions of a bucket strung up in a tree!

Pollydon · 05/06/2013 06:57

Mornin all ! Ive just completed W1R3, but I'm off away for the weekend & will not manage a run whilst away ( on a boat), would I be ok to do one more w1 when I return, then go on to w2, or should I just crack on to w2 ?

watchingout · 04/06/2013 23:19

That's quite inspiring wizzler - I'm still very much and the redfaced and wheezing sage in w1. Off to do the longer version of r3 tomorrow first thing - with podcast speed checked at 1x!

SarahWithAFringeOnTop · 04/06/2013 22:15

Wow, what a lot of new people! Hello everyone Smile waves

Am feeling a little put out and deprived tonight - got home from work to find lovely DH had made supper... he'd forgotten I had planned to run and it was all ready - and it was a stir fry so the odds of keeping it hot successfully were nil. So I didn't run... I would never have thought, a few months ago, I would feel disappointed if I couldn't run Shock Can't manage tomorrow either as I'm going out so I won't run till Thursday now Sad

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cinnamongreyhound · 04/06/2013 20:52

Glad your Sunday run was good pennygallops!

If you use the podcast LIZS it has music on it, otherwise with apps you need to start music first.

Hope you're feeling better now NamelessMcNally!

Yay for your knee eminemmerdale!

Well done nearlyreadytopop, fruitpastille, wizzler and sallysparrow157!

Well done on the 20mins travellingwilbury and sorry to hear about your toe :(

So much is mental invicta, sounds like the 12 mins is a barrier in your mind as I'm sure you can do more Grin. Can you perhaps make a list of songs you need to get to the end of?

Hope you're feelin better soon chopstheduck!

Welcome Pollydon, Lynca, totatola and mrsbob :) there is a c210k mrsbob check out how long that is maybe? I see that was already suggested, but behind the last few days!

Had to laugh watchingout, you still managed half of it with shorter recoveries so I'm are you'll be fine!

I'd say just take it easy on the hilly bits amigababy. Laura is on the nhs podcast not an app.

I had the same route nextphase when doing the c25k but now I like to vary it. I personally don't stretch but I'm sure there are plenty of people to tell me off for that!!

Sorry to hear that dementedma, I prefer spring time running. Last year in the week of summer we had I went running at 9pm for cooler time. We still have quite a breeze at the moment.

Finally got through all posts, its been a busy few days on here! Been busy with managing Billy, cats and working! Nightmare with my minded kids eating, playing with balls in the garden and answering the door not to mention that he follows us everywhere and is not happy at night :(. He's such a softy and considering he's never been in a house before is doing sooooo well but its just logistics of it all. My cats all came home last night after dh went up to bed with Billy so that's a relief!

I haven't been able to run yesterday or today but my friend and I are going to our committee meeting in running clothes and hoping its a short one and we can go afterwards. Dh is off Thursday so we can spend some time together (with ds2), would it be wrong for me to go for a run just for 40-60mins out of that day while I have him to look after ds2?

I have entered a half marathon in November Shock slightly terrified now! Was 1198 out of 1200 entrants, so almost missed it. Now do I go for the July one as well!!'

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nearlyreadytopop · 04/06/2013 20:39

wizzler, well done on 5mins without stopping. Thats like a far off dream to meGrin

nearlyreadytopop · 04/06/2013 20:38

English teacher, just wondering if you can recommend a good website with stretching info? my left calf in particular can feel tight.
I've just done w2r1 in the sunshine and it was fab (still hard)
I think ive got my foot problem sorted, I have got lovely trainer's for pronation from a running shop. being a bit of a numpty I was using my orthotics as well and it was too much. Feet are much improved tonight after removing the insole and just having orthotics in.Smile

wizzler · 04/06/2013 19:00

Done W4R1... cannot believe that after being so out of breath after 60 seconds in Week 1, I have run for 5 minutes without requiring a paramedic

englishteacher78 · 04/06/2013 16:49

The website for women's running also has some programmes for 10km but not as an app

NamelessMcNally · 04/06/2013 16:40

I'm looking at my window at the beautiful weather and really would love to be out there. But I'm still lurgy infested and have had two slices of toast since Saturday. Guess my training is out the window this week.

The 10k programme I've seen is pretty slow and maps the c25k with a couple of mad weeks at the end which I would have found tough. Think if you could maybe compress some earlier weeks? There may be a few of them though.

mrsbob · 04/06/2013 11:32

Thanks for that 'englishteacher78'. I'll hunt it out!

totatola · 04/06/2013 10:17

Hi everyone, do you mind if I join in? I'm doing the getting started schedule on runner's world rather than the official c25k schedule and am doing run 5 mins walk 2 mins this week.

I was running before I got pregnant at the start of last year and have only just managed to get myself out the door again recently (dd has just turned 8 months! Shock )

eminemmerdale · 04/06/2013 09:09

Ah! Well I have run three tonight..

englishteacher78 · 04/06/2013 07:01

Mrsbob - there is also a couchto10km programme which it might be worth looking into.

englishteacher78 · 04/06/2013 06:59

You shouldn't do static stretches in a warm up but you should do some static stretches after your run. (just did a running for fitness leadership course through Run Britain)

UmBongo · 03/06/2013 22:09

Well done watchingout You will have to run for longer next time you go out GrinGrinGrin

Lynca · 03/06/2013 21:59

lynca think midges and lochs are an unholy combination, particularly in still weather. Sunglasses will protect your eyes but swallowing some is inevitable. Think of them as protein

Lol thanks for the tip dementedma, but I think I'll maybe just stick to the woods for now Grin

I've always stretched after my cool down, I don't know if it helps or not but I don't ever feel particularly stiff the next day, so I like to think it's doing something.

eminemmerdale · 03/06/2013 21:50

Hasn't there been some new research about not stretching? Someone I know who does running loads says she has read three different pieces saying it can do more harm.

BIWI · 03/06/2013 21:31

You should stretch after your cool down.

dementedma · 03/06/2013 21:31

Rubbish run tonight. Only managed 20 minutes when I should be doing 30. Really struggled.
I actually don't like running in this warmer weather - much prefer cooler conditions.
lynca think midges and lochs are an unholy combination, particularly in still weather. Sunglasses will protect your eyes but swallowing some is inevitable. Think of them as protein