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

Lookout poor you. DH has had D&V. We were supposed to go to the theatre together today but now need to take my brother instead.

Starlight how did it go?

Well, I've gone and got myself a sickness bug, been up all night throwing up (sorry tmi). Both my heels are killing me and so I'm gonna have to take a couple more rest days.]

I'll be back when I'm ready for my next run to get some advice on which one to do next.

Keep up the good work everyone [smile

Starlight see it does get easier. I am not sure what I think about when running. Love, life, the universe wondering when the fuck I can walk again.

Hi poodoctor,

How do you run with someone else? When you have earphones in etc.?

Well there is no whinging from me today. I did w2r2 and the second from last 90secs run went totally unnoticed whilst I composed an email, instead of the usual 'feck, make it stop!'

That's good right.

Also, I have to be careful and will probably change my mind, but I think I might even be enjoying running in the dark silent streets, with just me, the reflection of the street lights, the starts and the crisp air.

May I join?

Am heading to 40, teetering on the overweight and totally exercise phobic. However have also volunteered to run the jane T in august in support of a friend Am hoping that not letting her down will be a better motivation than any so far.

Doing the zombies run! Couch to 5k which is more amusing than the NHS one. Anyone else? This morning, up at 7, did workout, now back to DH and kids having breakfast in bed. This is v good for me but I tend to start well and then lose it. So am taking all options to publicise my intentions and make it ultra embarrassing to fail

Side benefit may be that to my amazement, ASD DS (7) came running with me last night and it dealt with his foul mood. He's been demanding to be taken on a park run, I may take him seriously

Rose? Yum

Right. Off to do week2 run2. Wait with baited breath for my whinge on return........

W8 r3 done and it wasn't too bad. Kept going again. Think next week am going for the 5k. Could have done it today but chickened out. As dinner was going to be ready. Am beginning to get into this running a bit more.

Thinking of doing the Whipsnade 10k in June. Anyone fancy joining me?

Well done for your week 7 though. I can't figure out the breathing.

One of the reasons I prefer late is that otherwise I have to hold my breath every time I pass someone so I don't look like a heavy-breathing hyperventilating fool!

I don't go out until late. I tend to need a good dinner and a glass of wine in me and to be toasty warm before I can bring myself to do it. My energy levels are so much better after 9ish.

Will do it tonight though. Music was a bit better for week 2.

starlight, did you go out?

I did but went to the gym instead. So, wk7 r1 done! hurrah. Although again, it was a hard one, as expected. My issue is never lead legs etc but sometimes I can't seem to get my breathing rhythm right and end up with a stitch and/or gasping a bit - not good.

Starlight, I think it's a necessary evil, exercise (however you choose to work it in to your life). Once you get yourself into a positive frame of mind with it, it's much easier to do, I think. Treating it like a chore makes it feel like a chore and makes it feel harder to run, I do believe that half of the battle is psychological.

Hi starlight. I'm considering going out into the real world today and running w7 r1 on the road (I usually run on a treadmill). The weather is nice here for the first time in ages, it might be good to get out and try outside?

I've read the whole 'I hate exercise' thread and changed my attitude to 'I hate exercise, but then I hate brushing my teeth, paying bills, washing up and plenty of other essential maintenance jobs'.

Enjoying it is great but entirely unnecessary, therefore I need to pick the most efficient method, and just opening the front door and getting on with it with no time for dithering, packing bags, catching buses etc. means it is much easier to achieve/stick with. I can also do it immediately when I have decided I am going to, rather than fitting in with timetables.

For these reasons it has been fairly positive.

Hi all, going to go out and do W2 r2. Just warning you in advance because no doubt I'll come straight in and whinge about it.

BUT, I know I am so very very far away from 5k but I do feel that being half-ish way through week 2 that I have properly begun something and you lot on here have helped me feel a part of something worthwhile.

Still gonna whinge though.....

AllFur well done for doing the run. I think you made the right decision in re-doing it. R2 tomorrow? Yes, I should be doing w6r3 next, 25m running and tbh, not even sure I should go tomorrow cos my foot is still sore . Will see how it is in the morning but it might have to carry over to Monday.

Cadi I had a morning like that. It's so frustrating when you're out and have to come back but you don't want to do yourself a mischief. Have heard of those ice things but don't know much about them.

I attempted my second run of week 3 this morning, all proud of myself for getting up early on a Saturday. Unfortunately the pavements were so icy I gave up a few minutes in and shuffled home like an old woman afraid of breaking her hip which I am . Does anyone use those ice gripping things on their trainers?

Thanks used! I managed it and it felt so much easier than my first attempt at it! I decided it was best to repeat r1 and I'm glad I did. The only problem is it now doesn't feel right in my head cos I won't be starting a new c25k at the start of next week! I did consider doing r2 today, but it's tipping down and I know I'll needs the rest day.

lookout if it's still hurting, I'd give it a miss today, I know it feels crap to miss a run, but you'll probably only feel worse if you don't make it all the way and if you do yourself more of a mischief! It's 25m for your next one isn't it?

Well done shiney! I wish I could get the energy to go ok the mornings! I have to be out the door by about 6am and there's no way I could drag myself out of bed by then!

Managed a 12 min run this morning, a 3 min walk and the another 17 mins...slow jogging really not running but I managed and it was cold and crisp and dark and lovely out.

I am currently enjoying this getting up early but sadly because of road works, it will take me so much longer to get into work so I would have to get up stupid early to run. I seem to have more energy in the mornings so might try the gym next week as thee is no hilly bits to jog up ;0)

I'm due a run tomorrow but am in so much pain in my heel since yesterday evening. Have tried to keep off my feet this afternoon but with the kids it's really not easy. Really don't want to lose my rhythm, plus it's the last of three but don't want to make my foot worse. Feeling very dejected.

sarah, I posted almost the exact same thing on Thursday re hard runs! Sometimes they are just a real slog, aren't they? My run-before-last (!) was a crap one but then followed by a really good one, so swings and roundabouts. Hopefully your next one will be a positive too.

Oh dear, I think someone had dipped my shoes in treacle today, I just couldn't seem to get it together! It was S L O W and painful For all you newer people who were worried about struggling, if it's any consolation I finished the programme about a year ago and there are still odd days I just can't seem to run for 30 min, though other days longer runs are a piece of cake. We all have bad days occasionally and struggle... At least I hope we do and it's not just me!

Good luck AllFurCoat!

Well done Starlight!