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Couch to 5k - just started! Help with podcasts, iphone apps and timing please.

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TinaSurrey · 07/06/2013 14:33

Hi all, Hoping this is the correct place to post.

I have just done my 2nd Couch to 5k "run" from week one. The 1st time I went i timed myself using the clock on my phone so I knew when to run, when to walk etc but it was far from ideal. I used the Nike app to track my run and loved the fact it told me how far I had covered, average speed and calories burnt.

This time I had worked out how to get the NHS podcast on my iphone and played that and followed Laura's instructions which was much easier.

Questions are...
Can I make the podcast play AND monitor my run on the Nike app at the same time and if so how? I couldn't find a way to do it. Secondly, is there an alternative podcast without the music. Laura was great but I'd prefer silence in between her instructions rather than their music. Finally if you are running using the podcast how do you know when to turn round (at the half way point) as I expected Laura to tell me when it was half way but she didn't so I ended up too far away from my car before I realised I should have turned round!

I am determind to do this having not done any exercise to speak of ever!

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TinaSurrey · 01/07/2013 23:07

Worely. Interesting to know distance. I did 3.93k today and 4.02k on my 1st wk4 run so sounds like we are going about the same pace :-)

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TinaSurrey · 01/07/2013 23:03

Whey hey - listen to us week four "runners"! We are really doing it!

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Forgetfulmog · 01/07/2013 20:31

Biwi you just posted that to make us all jealous didn't you Grin

Worley - well done for doing w4!

worley · 01/07/2013 18:58

Whoo hoo! Managed my w4r1 this morning. Managed to do 4k in That time.. did think I wasn't going to make it at the end of the last 5 min run but managed it somehow :)

Have a lovely holiday biwi ! hills would scare me!

BIWI · 01/07/2013 10:27

Morning all! I did my week 4 run on Friday, and it was fine. And no shin discomfort or pain, so that's even better Smile

We're on holiday now, in the Charente, and it is blooming' hot! I was going to go for a run this morning but didn't wake up till 10.30 and it was already baking, so I'm going to leave it til the end of the day when hopefully it's a little cooler. Especially because the roads around here aren't flat!

Forgetfulmog · 01/07/2013 10:14

Yay Tina! Well done Smile

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TinaSurrey · 01/07/2013 09:54

Yes! Week 4, run 2 done! I need a shower! Good luck Mog. Hope the exercise helps the cramps :-(

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Forgetfulmog · 01/07/2013 07:16

Glad you're feeling better Tina, it's horrible isn't if!

You'll be fine, just take it nice & slow.

I'm doing w4r2 later - really looking forward to it! Maybe it'll get rid of these god awful period cramps I've got atm Smile

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TinaSurrey · 30/06/2013 21:23

Well done on completing week 3 Twas. I am sure you will manage week 4. I slowed down my running for week 4 now the runs are longer. It really helped.

I am going for week 4 run 2 tomorrow morning (not r3 as I mistyped in my previous post) after a gap of 5 days. Just hope I can still do it.

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TwasBrillig · 30/06/2013 07:29

Oh Tina that sounds horrid. I'm glad your husband was around. Hope you recover quickly.

I did wk 3 run 3 this morning and have amazed myself at how far I've come already. On wk 3 run 1 I was doubting I'd ever progress and now I feel I want to give wk 4 a go, even if I don't manage it first time!

I'm really glad of the thread. Its good to run alongside others.

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TinaSurrey · 30/06/2013 02:11

Thanks for all your good wishes. After being v ill all day Friday and having had a rubbish nights sleep I woke at 6am when the children got up. Still felt weak and limbs heavy and achy. Thankfully their Dad got up. Next thing I knew I woke at midday!! Cannot even recall the last time I slept till midday. Had a lovely bath & pottered about with the children at home this afternoon. Couldn't resist weighing myself before the bath. Almost 6lb lost in just over 24 hours!!! Wouldn't wish it on anyone though.

Haven't run since Wednesday, still felt easily tired this afternoon and given that I am now wide awake still at 2am (regretting that mega sleep this morning now) I don't think I will run again until Monday. Just hope I can pick up where I left off. If I manage my 3rd run of w4 I may then repeat it at least once before moving on as I feel I will now need to rebuild my stamina.

Well done all & thanks again for the get well messages.

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worley · 29/06/2013 18:38

Well.. Biwi I was looking for your update to see how your week 4 run went and I realised you are the same bowl who's golden now on the other thread!
I brought my self some proper running trainers today :) as my other pair are just fashion trainers really..
Although its ds2's birthday tomorrow so he probably won't want to go to park to let me run my w4r1 :(

Forgetfulmog · 29/06/2013 07:37

Thanks Smile

Actually it wasn't too bad - I just kept a slow jog all the time & felt quite invigorated at the end!

OpheliaBumps · 28/06/2013 23:04

Oh Tina poor you, I'd rather have a sprained knee then d&v, I don't cope well with vomit! Hope you feel better soon.

mog well done, how was the increase from 3 to 5 minutes, it sounds really daunting?

Forgetfulmog · 28/06/2013 20:18

Oh god the dreaded D&V - it's bloody awful, but it is one way to lose weight! I hope you get better soon Smile

I did wk4 today - 5 min run! Feel v proud of myself Smile

TwasBrillig · 28/06/2013 19:24

Oh no Tina! Hope you get some good rest and recover soon!

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TinaSurrey · 28/06/2013 16:37

Twas - well done you! You did it!!! I feel like you do, daunted by the increases but will just repeat if I need to. I think your half weeks idea is good although I'd probably get in a right muddle if I wasn't following the stop start voice in my headphones!!

Ophelia - sorry to read about your knee. It's flippin' unfair to be grounded by something like that when you are so motivated. Crossing fingers for speedy recovery for you.

BIWI - how did your week 4 run go yesterday?

. My brain finds it ridiculously hard to remember names - especially those that are not real words/names!!!

My turn to be floored today. Still on antibiotics for the Cystitis (better but not gone) but then have had the most awful D&V since 5am. Finally stopped being sick a couple of hours ago. Can't even keep a sip of water down. Mr Tina had to go into work late taking children on the way and left early to collect them. I cannot move from the bed except to go to the bathroom!! Certainly no running for me. Real shame as this will be the first time I've had more than 2 days off from running since starting.

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blizy · 28/06/2013 15:42

opheliathat sucks about your knee, I hope you recover quickly.

brillig well done! I'm nervous about my next run and I'm only w2r1! I can't imagine running for 8 mins never mind the 20 mins!

OpheliaBumps · 28/06/2013 12:29

Well done! You can do it, you know. If you need to add half weeks then go ahead, if it gives you more confidence to get there!

Can't wait till I'm back running again.

TwasBrillig · 28/06/2013 08:29

I did it! And it actually felt marginally easier this time. I love how each run boosts your confidence that you can do it.

It does seem to leap quite suddenly after this week though -5 minute runs next week then 8 then 20??? I've got an old learning to run book which takes 7 weeks to get you to 20 by increasing a minute a week and doing more repetitions.

I'm trying to trust the programme but worried my obese body isn't up to the leaps! Almost wondering about adding half weeks! Still I did manage this run ok :-)

OpheliaBumps · 27/06/2013 21:55

Ooh good luck, I'm not a morming person either, but think positive, it'll set you up for the rest of the day!

TwasBrillig · 27/06/2013 21:40

Oh no! Hope you rest well and that the wine helps!

I need to do wk 3 run 2 tomorrow. Bit daunted as I found run 1 really hard. Also it's the first time I will have done a morning run. I normally run in the evenings after children in bed as I just take so long to be functional in the morning. I keep repeating to myself that I can do it, and I've set the alarm!

OpheliaBumps · 27/06/2013 20:47

Haha thanks mog, yes Wine and a takeaway tonight to cheer me up, will get back on the Slimming World wagon tomorrow!

Forgetfulmog · 27/06/2013 20:17

Thanks Orphelia, that's awful & so frustrating for you. Will any Winehelp at all?

OpheliaBumps · 27/06/2013 19:15

Just rest and anti inflammatories (ibuprofen or similar). I'm already fed up with hobbling round, I'll be going mad if it lasts a few weeks!

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