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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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HalleLouja · 27/01/2014 20:51

[Kicks Felicia up the arse]

FeliciaHardy · 27/01/2014 20:11

I'm really struggling with this.
When I tried it last September I did 3 weeks of 3 runs and even when I didn't feel like getting up and running I talked myself into it quite easily. Was gutted when injury stopped me in the 4th week.

This time round I've only managed 4 runs in 3 weeks and easily talking myself out of running. I need a big kick up the arse! I have had a mild cold and just feeling shattered before I start.

I have been doing the 30 day plank challenge though. I'm about half way through and can manage 70 seconds now, not as many seconds as I'm supposed to be up to but I only managed 10 seconds on the first day so not complaining!

HalleLouja · 27/01/2014 12:49

lookout hope you are feeling better soon.

Have been out a three times a week for the last few weeks. Am quite enjoying it. I need to keep going and not lose momentum.

lookout · 26/01/2014 19:57

Haven't been out since Tuesday Sad. Have had this awful cold and feel so tired I just couldn't face it. We've been ill for two weeks now with one thing or another and I just don't want to push it, so am taking the time off until I feel better then will start week 6 again. For the third time Grin. Hope everyone is doing ok.

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cinnamongreyhound · 24/01/2014 20:32

You'll love it DharmalovesDraco!! 11 min miling gives you a 33 and a bit minute 5k :). Parkrun isn't about running the whole way or finishing in a particular time it's about getting out meeting people and running YOUR 5k. I love love love parkrun!!!!!! We have a course record of 16 1/2mims and I've done it with my ds1 (6) in 49 mins and everything in between. Our youngest runner is 5 and our oldest 75!!! We all enjoy being active, some walk, some walk/run, some jog, some run. We have children, adults, pushchairs, a 3 year old who cycles along while his dad runs, dogs (including me with mine some weeks). Parkrunners are lively welcoming people and no one will laugh, you may even get cheered over the finish line. The rd will talk to all runners at the start so you'll know any little querks with the course and be welcomed.

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Faithless12 · 24/01/2014 14:22

I've been planking for a minute, today I barely managed 45seconds. I ran Week 4 R1 this morning and I'm feeling a little (very) exhausted.

RunRunRuby · 24/01/2014 10:26

Hi dharma I had a look at the Park Run website a while back to find my local one, not been though, but it said something about if you want to walk or have a pushchair then please start at the back so there may well be others slower than you :) plus it sounds like a supportive environment so I'm sure it won't be too embarrassing. You probably will manage to run the full distance if you have to. Good luck!

HalleLouja · 24/01/2014 09:50

Lookout well done you. Am now on day 3 so will do 30 secs today. wish me luck.

DharmaLovesDraco · 24/01/2014 08:57

Hi all, hope no one minds me popping in. I'm supposed to be running a 5k park run next Saturday (I agreed to do it for my sisters birthday, seemed like a good idea at the time Hmm) I've had to do it a bit quicker than you're meant to and last night for the first time I deviated slightly from week 6 run 3 and ran for 27 minutes, I was quite surprised I didn't keel over. Anyway my reason for posting is that I'm slow, I only went 3.8k my average speed was something like 11m per mile and I can't see me making it the full 5k - I guess I'm looking for either reassurance that I'll make it and I'll be quicker because of atmosphere etc and I won't look like an idiot (I'm not a natural runner) or should I just not do it and stick to the training program?

dizzyday07 · 24/01/2014 01:41

i think I will join in with the planking as my saggy belly needs extra toning big time!

Did W2R2 tonight and apart from my right knee hurting it went ok

lookout · 23/01/2014 21:00

Cinnamon it's only a general coldy feeling so I'll give it a go tomorrow.

Halle I just planked Wink

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cinnamongreyhound · 23/01/2014 20:00

I do, coughed my way round tonight! If I feel ok other than being snotty or coughing then I go. If I feel unwell as well, headache, achy, shivery, tired then I don't. I have only been once with a cold and had to come home, I couldn't breathe well enough and had a stitch half a mile in that I couldn't got rid of, it got so bad I turned around and went home.

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lookout · 23/01/2014 18:57

Thanks for asking cinnamon, so far so good. Have had a rough week with illness and therefore dreadful sleep in the lookout home, but really hoping for a good night's sleep so I can get out for a run tomorrow morning.

Do people run with colds?

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cinnamongreyhound · 23/01/2014 17:56

Well done RunRunRuby! You can build up your speed :)

How's your foot with slowing down a bit lookout?

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lookout · 22/01/2014 23:45

Yes! Just done day1. Hoorah!

HalleLouja · 22/01/2014 18:27

Day 1 of the plank challenge - tick.

HalleLouja · 22/01/2014 18:23

Lookout do you want to do it together?

Here.

I do pilates but am pants at planking.

lookout · 22/01/2014 15:05

I keep meaning to start the 30 day plank challenge but have as yet to get my butt in gear. How long do you plank for?

Faithless12 · 22/01/2014 14:44

Lookout my legs feel unchanged, apart from straight after a run when they feel rock hard, but I wanted to get rid of my tummy that I was starting to get so I suppose I'm examining it a lot more than I would otherwise and noticing little changes.

lookout · 22/01/2014 13:07

Faithless that's brilliant news! I must be doing something wrong, not even my legs are changing and I'm on week 6 for the third week in a row Grin

Faithless12 · 22/01/2014 11:15

I've just run week 3 run 3. Still a long way off 5k at the minute but it's a start. I've also just noticed from planking and doing C25K my abs are starting to look defined.

RunRunRuby · 21/01/2014 17:12

Ran for 30 minutes today, finally coaxed myself into it, used MapMyFitness instead of my C25K app, but only measured 3.3km! Quite a difference from my previous runs, even accounting for the fact the other app included my warm up and cool down. I don't know which one is more accurate, but I'm obviously rather slow Blush

lookout · 21/01/2014 13:03

Did w6r2 (again!!!) this morning. I really do prefer running with my own music, makes it so much more fun! Felt I could have done more than the 10m running but don't want to mess up this 'go slow' plan, so will go back to r1 on Sunday then alternate r2 and r3 next week before moving on to w7 the following week.

Also tried out my new top and running jacket this morning which I'm sure helped Wink. Did however have a couple of close calls with oncoming cars. Running in the dark and fog isn't the best. Will be pleased when 6.30am become a bit lighter!

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cinnamongreyhound · 21/01/2014 12:21

I'm rubbish too SarahWithAFringeOnTop! I could tell you how many times my feet hit the ground. I can tell if I'm going very fast and it's hard but it can be hard to tell the difference between 9 and 10 minute miling because I feel so different running at different times. You can get an app to give you an idea, do half a mile with your feet hitting x times, then another half with them hitting more times and then check the speed when you get home and that will give you an idea how many foot strikes each speed is. I use endomondo but also have a garmin now and endomondo tends to be slightly quicker/record slightly further.

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HalleLouja · 19/01/2014 17:22

I use Runkeeper to track distances and speed but it doesn't do how many times a minute my feet hit the ground. I do my own music too for the last weekend and am preferring it to be fair. I thought I would miss Laura / Rawbert but its nice just running to good music. So I digress someone with more knowledge may be along to help you soon.