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Couch to 5k- Cage your inner chimp and get started!

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cinnamongreyhound · 19/09/2013 19:26

A thread for those thinking of starting, just starting, making good progress or finish the c25k. For all abilities and stages, come and join us for support and advice, we're a lovely bunch!

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Bellini81 · 26/12/2013 19:09

Can I join please? I have downloaded the app on my phone and plan to start tomorrow, I hope I don't find an excuse not to.
I have a pair of old leggings and some thermal tops to start me off but plan to get some running gear when I have caught the 'bug'.

I have to say I am properly nervous about this I feel really self conscious about huffing and puffing and running like a moron. Will this pass? I do hope so. I am off to read all of this thread now for tips and inspiration!

TheLeastAccomplishedBennetGirl · 26/12/2013 17:05

Not been out since monday, but will go for 30mins/5km in my new running jacket Xmas Grin

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cinnamongreyhound · 26/12/2013 16:54

I'm going tomorrow with the dogs :)

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solveproblem · 26/12/2013 12:21

No, week 6 run 3 actually! 25 minutes, scary stuff!

solveproblem · 26/12/2013 12:20

I will tonight Halle, have to wait until it gets dark though Grin so no one can see me but before the storm starts!

Week 6 run 2!

HalleLoujaItsChristmas · 26/12/2013 11:31

Note to self if you don't want to be seen running don't go on Boxing Day dress in a bright yellow running jacket. I think my friends had a good laugh Xmas Grin

Anyway week 6 day 1 done and dusted. Anyone else mental enough to join me?

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cinnamongreyhound · 24/12/2013 11:32

I was out at 9, so may have been with you HalleLouja!

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HalleLouja · 24/12/2013 11:06

Week 5 is finished. I didn't completely overdo it so was fine. Week 6 starts on Thursday.

Merry Christmas and thanks for the welcome.

lookout · 24/12/2013 09:14

I would but am resting my hip! Will pop back into the shop after Christmas and see if they can help. Thanks all for your lovely advice.

TheLeastAccomplishedBennetGirl · 24/12/2013 08:57

Even though I went yesterday, am tempted

The sky is clearing and the wind and rain has stopped Xmas Shock

Might do a quick one - happy running!

HalleLouja · 24/12/2013 08:08

Am going out this morning for a run. Anyone care to join me?

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cinnamongreyhound · 23/12/2013 20:56

Sorry you're still suffering lookout, really do think its worth asking about the shoes!

Been out in the wind and rain tonight, few twigs/small branches fallen down but otherwise it wasn't too bad.

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HalleLouja · 23/12/2013 20:33

Maybe go back to the running shop and have a word maybe they could recheck and make sure you have the right shoes.

Also might be worth getting a pilates DVD to see if you can do some on the cheap. Not the same I know but it might help.

lookout · 23/12/2013 17:39

Halle I have been doing pilates for about a year but stopped it at around the same time as I got the new shoes cos we are a bit strapped for cash generally. I'd love to take it back up, it was what got me interested in getting fit really as I started doing Barre Concept with the same instructor and it was awesome, but again, it's cost.

TheLeast yes I had my gait checked in the running shop, although I was too embarrassed to get on the treadmill and he just did it looking at how I stand. Maybe that wasn't enough? Incidentally (I mentioned upthread), I had awful knees before getting proper shoes and the new shoes sorted my knees out straight away!

TheLeastAccomplishedBennetGirl · 23/12/2013 16:45

That's odd about the pain coming on after getting new shoes, did you have a gait analysis done at the same time?

HalleLouja · 23/12/2013 16:18

Helped me...

HalleLouja · 23/12/2013 16:18

Maybe its worth doing pilates lookout with someone who really knows what they are doing. That has help me lots.

lookout · 23/12/2013 16:06

It's been this way since September though TheLeast. I started running over the summer, was doing great, got proper shoes in September and the pain started not long after. So I had a break from September til 4 weeks ago. It got slightly better but never fully recovered. But I was missing running so much that I decided to try again anyway. It's not been too bad up until today when I really felt the running went up a notch. I can't be bothered to go to a doctor, not ever had great advice from them, and the last time I saw the local physio he basically just told me to stop running, rather than treating me and finding a way to help me continue. So I don't really know what to do next. I don't want to rest either because I really am fed up of being unfit (only started exercising in April at age 36 having not done anything since school Blush) and am loving this ct5k!

TheLeastAccomplishedBennetGirl · 23/12/2013 15:18

Lookout, if your hip is sore, I'd rest up if I were you.

It's probably just a bit of a strain, especially if you're new to exercise, but running with an injury can cause further damage

lookout · 23/12/2013 14:26

Killed me, not looked me.

lookout · 23/12/2013 14:25

Ooh, my run was hard this morning. W4r1, and the last five min run nearly looked me. Was rainy but not too windy thankfully. Not sure about weds though. My hip is very sore this timeSad well done to those who made it out this morning and fingers crossed for the weather for the rest of the !

TheLeastAccomplishedBennetGirl · 23/12/2013 09:49

Morning runners!

Thread had dropped off my active conversation list, but glad I found you all again

Just revving self up for today's run.

It's cold, wet and windy but since I can now run 5k without stopping, I've got the bug!

RunRunRuby · 23/12/2013 09:37

I went out this morning, it rained heavily for a few minutes in the middle of my run but was fine apart from that, just a bit windy. Only four more runs until I'm finished Xmas Grin

HalleLouja · 23/12/2013 09:31

I hope the weather is ok for me to pop out tomorrow. I don't mind a bit of rain but proper downpours are beyond me.

solveproblem · 23/12/2013 06:47

Oh no, weather warnings for today and tomorrow. We might all have to til after Christmas anyway. Grrrrr.

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