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Anyone starting C25K in the new year? (Jan '14)

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TheWomanTheyCallJayne · 29/12/2013 16:46

Anyone else starting in the new year and want to join me on a thread?

(Unless there's a thread I've missed)

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sweetassugarhardasnails · 01/01/2014 16:28

I'm doing a combination of these. Have a look Remus, it might be able to show you what to aim for next.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=1462924

www.myrunningtips.com/couch-to-10k.html

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 01/01/2014 16:07

Well done!

I haven't got an i-pod or anything. Currently I can manage an average of three and a half minutes of running to 30 seconds to a minute of walking. I have to walk if there is a hill! Any tips for what I should try next/aim for?

sweetassugarhardasnails · 01/01/2014 16:04

Just been out and done my run, feeling rather pleased with myself Grin It was slow, it was not pretty, I really thought I might die but some how I managed to run for the whole minute each time.

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TheWomanTheyCallJayne · 01/01/2014 15:05

Well done all those who have started

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Mitzi50 · 01/01/2014 14:43

Started yesterday. I am overweight and massively unfit.

BrieMonster · 01/01/2014 14:37

I started today! Squeezed my (still breast feeding) boobs into my old 38FF bright orange shock absorbing bra and went for it. Worked a treat, for those wanting bra recommendations.
Breathless as anything but felt good. I'm so conscious of my quitting tendencies though... Help me keep it up?! And that does give me free rein to eat two scones today doesn't it? Will make a slow road losing 30kg though!!

WhoKnowsWhereTheMistletoes · 31/12/2013 19:46

I'm tempted, have done it before, about 3 years ago, but then injuries (prolapses) stopped me. Had a repair op and have the all clear to run again provided I keep it fairly low impact (ie low stride, slow, run on grass etc). If anyone thinking of doing this has any problems with pelvic floor these are wise precautions, also do your PFEs.

I used NHS podcasts first time round, the music was dire. After I finished I started using an app called Runkeeper. I put my phone in an armband (cheap, from Amazon, Sports Direct etc).

yehudiwho · 31/12/2013 19:30

I'm in ....again, did this a year ago , got to 25 mins running but not quite 5kEnvy Envy then got bad knee and gave up. have done a bit here and there but determined to give it another go. did r1 w1 tonight and found it OK. the first time I remember being completely breathless at the end of the first minute!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 31/12/2013 15:29

Ah. I see. We don't usually eat until at least 6.45. Maybe I could arrange a slowcooker dinner on the evenings I want to run?

Just been by the way - managed 18 and a half minutes running time to about 7 minutes walking time! :)

sweetassugarhardasnails · 31/12/2013 15:04

Hopefully before 6:30 so i have an hour before I run. Well that's the plan.

Good Luck

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 31/12/2013 14:52

Right. Trainers are on & I'm off. If I'm not back later, you'll know I'm collapsed in a field, somewhere in the suburbs of Birmingham. :)

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 31/12/2013 14:34

When will you eat dinner?

sweetassugarhardasnails · 31/12/2013 14:32

Remus I plan to go out 2 evenings a week (Weds and Fri) at about 7:30pm after I've got in from uni, cooked dinner and put the children to bed and then a run sometime on a Sunday.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 31/12/2013 14:28

Oh and I'm doing my first run in about twenty minutes, if I can get my bottom in gear.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 31/12/2013 14:28

I wear glasses. Why?

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 31/12/2013 14:28

I'm in. I got really into it last year but have been rubbish this year. Timing is the biggest problem - I leave the house at 7 and don't get in until 5.30 Monday - Friday. Sundays are good, but I struggle to run and do dinner in the week. How do others cope?

sweetassugarhardasnails · 31/12/2013 14:21

Planning to do my first run in the morning; run 1 minute, walk 2 minutes for about 2 miles. Already my head is making up excuses

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TheWomanTheyCallJayne · 31/12/2013 13:26

Do any of you wear glasses?

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LaVitaBellissima · 31/12/2013 12:44

Can I join in too :) I used to run in my early twenties (a decade ago) but have got pretty unfit and about a stone and a half overweight since the birth of my twins 3 years ago. I am determined to get back on track and am hopefully getting married this year so would like to look my best. I've actually decided to start today in my healthy quest and am going to try and do the January dryathon too.

Can I ask a couple of stupid questions?

  1. Do you take water? I always get really thirsty, or should I just try and wait.

  2. I have an iPhone and have downloaded the NHS C25k, do you run with your iPhone to listen to the podcast? Do you hold it? Wear it in a belt? I'm certain I'd manage to drop it.

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TheWomanTheyCallJayne · 31/12/2013 12:11

Finlaggan
I'm going for a shockabsorber run bra
I've only read good things about it

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ishesingle · 31/12/2013 12:06

I did this about 2 years ago but haven't run for a whole 7 months according to my Nike+ app so I'm starting again at the weekend. Marking my place on this thread! Grin

imnotweirdimlimitededition · 30/12/2013 23:38

I'm in- turned 40 this year want to keep fitness up. Doing 5:2 so weight steady but need exercise. Just need new trainers & I'm good to go

Finlaggan · 30/12/2013 23:19

And we'll done cadi

Finlaggan · 30/12/2013 23:18

Oh yes, decent bra! Any recommendations?

WannaSplitAPineapple · 30/12/2013 22:21

I wanted to start this last Easter but never got further than downloading it and getting trainers. I want to give it a go this time, like others my main problem is timing. I work 9 - 5 and I've got a toddler who gets up at silly o'clock then when I get home its tea, bath and bed. By the time DS is sorted I'm knackered but I need to make time. I also need to get a decent bra!