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Anyone fancy starting couch to 5k on 26/8?

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SevenReasonsToSmile · 25/08/2013 13:27

I've done virtually no exercise since I left school, I'm now 27 Blush. I weigh over 14 stone and I'm horribly unfit. I have family history of heart disease and high blood pressure, and I've finally realised I drastically need to do something to improve my health and fitness. DH is running his second London marathon next year, and tbh I find it embarrassing that A) I weigh more than him and B) he can run 26 miles, I'd struggle to run 26metres without being breathless.

I'm running in the evenings after DCs have gone to bed, I'll do Monday, Weds/Thurs then again on Saturday. Anyone fancy joining me?

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SevenReasonsToSmile · 25/08/2013 21:15

That's a great start rugby, well done!

It doesn't matter how slow the jogging part is to begin with does it? I'm assuming trying to do the whole 60 seconds is more important than the distance? Yes I am that unfit that I think I'll struggle with jogging for one minute!

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Rugbylovingmum · 25/08/2013 19:06

I'll join you. I've started going to a Rosemary Conley class and have lost 1st 6lb so far but I have about 3st left to go and really need to do some more exercise. I did a couple of pretty slow half marathons several years ago and once I got to the stage where I could do 30 min I really enjoyed a run after work - it was a good time to clear my head and destress. Now I can barely manage 30 secs Shock. I'm struggling to get started with the C25K (I've had the podcast just sitting unlistened on my ipad for ages Blush) so this thread will be great.

CuriouslyNosy · 25/08/2013 18:26

I thought I was fit...but the 1st minute proved otherwise, I've not exercised in over 5 years Blush It's very do-able though, you start with 60 seconds jogging, then 90 seconds walking...it gets easier during the 20 minutes in my opinion. Lots if good free apps to push you too :)

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SevenReasonsToSmile · 25/08/2013 18:20

Hello!

curiously how unfit are you and how did you get on? DH thinks I'd be better to start off by just walking, I think I'll at least give it a try though.

I don't have a sports bra so tomorrow might be interesting. Will order one tonight and hopefully have it before 2nd run.

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CuriouslyNosy · 25/08/2013 18:12

Ooooh can I join you? I literally just did day 1 today!

IwishIwasmoreorganised · 25/08/2013 17:16

Tomorrow?

Well I'm thinking of starting couch 2 5k but hadn't quite decided when (just got back of holiday and was far from happy with my poolside appearance!), I guess tomorrow is as good as any day! I won't be able to do Wednesdays either, but Monday, Thursday and a weekend could work.

Have you decided which version you're going to go with? The has choices one seems reasonable, and is free but I'm not techy at all so I need to figure out how to put it on DH's iPod (I don't own one!).