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Couch to 5k...it's not about speed (thread no 2)

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spookyskeleton · 24/06/2014 18:47

Thought I would start a new thread for us to continue our chat Smile

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ChameleonCircuit · 08/08/2014 22:35

Ooh, well done Edwinias!

Thanks Dotty - will consider the waist belts too, then.

EdwiniasRevenge · 08/08/2014 21:34

Well I was naughty and I've just done W3R1.

And I did it all! I am soooo chuffed. I thought it was beyond my ability but I nailed it. I just took it ultra slow and I did it.

I don't know if I love Laura for keeping me going or hate Laura for telling me I'm half way through when I think getting ti the end.

But I did it :)

Only covered 2.5km but the session is 6 mins shorter than the previous ones as there is a lot less walking.

I am :) :) :) :).

DottyDot · 08/08/2014 19:54

Ooh ooh - there's a fitness stuff sale in Aldi this Sunday! Dp said she's going to buy me the pretend fitbit Grin.

DottyDot · 08/08/2014 19:53

Seriously, if the waist thingy fits me, it'll fit anyone! I've just seen another MN thread about waist size and depressed myself by measuring mine. Sigh. Anyway the waist thingy's fine Grin.

WastingMyYoungYears · 08/08/2014 19:19

There's lots of room in my bra now that you mention it Grin.

ChameleonCircuit · 08/08/2014 19:04

To be honest I'm not sure the waistbands would fit! Blush
The pocket in my capris is only big enough for my car key, and I don't carry water. Finally.....ain't no spare room in my bra to keep anything! Grin

I think I've found one with a loop - it's supposed to be for keeping your headphone wire tidy, but looks like it'd fit my inhaler.

www.amazon.co.uk/Velocity-Sporteer-Armband-iPhones-Smartphones/dp/B00E8ONTWA/ref=sr_1_9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1407515122&sr=1-9&keywords=sporteer+armband+for+iphone

Watto1 · 08/08/2014 18:35

I tuck my phone into one side of my bra with my key in the other side Blush

WastingMyYoungYears · 08/08/2014 18:29

Yes, I usually put my phone and key in the pocket on the back of my running tights, and hold a water bottle into hand - is this bad though?

DottyDot · 08/08/2014 17:42

No but the waistbands from decathlon are good - enough space for a phone, key and definitely inhaler! A water bottle's still the problem though - I don't like carrying anything because my hands get too sweaty..!

ChameleonCircuit · 08/08/2014 17:14

Ooh, I've just been reading the runners thread and apparently, holding your phone in your hand is a bad idea, RSI can result. Great excuse to go buy myself a phone armband. Grin. Does anyone know of one with an elastic loop where I could stash my inhaler too, so I could go totally hands free?

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spookyskeleton · 08/08/2014 16:05

Rest days are very important to firstly prevent injury and secondly, enable the muscles to rebuild which makes them stronger so tempting as it is to run every day, don't Grin

The C25K running group that I volunteer for have just finished week 7 and I ran with 2 of them last night to support them running 5k - they didn't believe they could do it but they did Smile was lovely to have helped them.

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CruCru · 08/08/2014 15:41

I did find the jump from W3 to W4 quite big but I was super happy once I finished a run. It's the running for five minutes without stopping that does it.

I'm half looking forward to and half dreading W5. I think it gets much more hardcore over the three runs.

CruCru · 08/08/2014 15:37

I got Brooks Adrenalin GTS 14 (men's). They are silver with blue edging. They suit my super wide, high arch feet.

WastingMyYoungYears · 08/08/2014 13:55

I've been running every other day so far too.

Rest day today Smile.

EdwiniasRevenge · 08/08/2014 13:20

I know, I know.

Tbh I am trying to run every other day so my "week" is actually 6 days long IYSWIM. I'm not sticking to calendar weeks.

ATM because I had been training a full 5km (run/walk) for a good few weeks I am finding the overall burden of the C25K sessions quite light as I am only doing about 3km and being on W2 the total amount of running is a lot less than I was doing with the 5km where I was running about half the distance so probably a total of 18-20 mins compared to the 9mins I am doing on the C25K.

3.7km is great crucru. How did you find the jump from W3 to W4? It looks like quite a big jump on paper, from 9mins running to 16 I think and a lot less walking....

Wonc · 08/08/2014 12:14

What brand are your new trainers Cru?

I was eyeing off some very bright pink running shoes today. I am currently wearing Nike cross trainers in a boring grey. Do actual running trainers make a difference?

CruCru · 08/08/2014 12:08

W4R3 done! According to Map my Run, I did 3.7km.

I love my new trainers. I have had no knee pain today.

WastingMyYoungYears · 08/08/2014 12:04

Edwinias, you get an extra day off per week if you do 3 runs per week anyway.

WastingMyYoungYears · 08/08/2014 12:04

Oh, I didn't know that.

ChameleonCircuit · 08/08/2014 11:55

I'm only going on what I've read and the results. The last finisher always seems to be at least twice their PB time, so I assume they're just plodding along with the slow ones.

EdwiniasRevenge · 08/08/2014 11:38

Its tempting.

I don't want to run tomorrow cos I have stuff on...

WastingMyYoungYears · 08/08/2014 11:23

Chameleon, is there a tail runner at Parkruns? I've done a few years ago, and don't remember there being one.

Edwinias, nope, you should rest, not run! Maybe a brisk walk or a swim would be okay?

EdwiniasRevenge · 08/08/2014 10:46

I've woken up in a very frustrated mood.
I fancy a run.
But my last run was at 9pm last night.
This is a bad idea isn't it?

ChameleonCircuit · 08/08/2014 09:44

But you still completed it, Wonc, and that's what counts. You know now to save the wine for when you have a rest day to come!

I will be doing W6R2 on Sunday. My running buddy asked if I would be doing our local Parkrun but I think I want to be more confident of running 30 mins non-stop before I do. I'd hate to piss off the tail runner! Blush

Wonc · 08/08/2014 05:29

Yep, just as I suspected, wine and running don't mix.
Had a really tough run for W2R3. I was counting down the minutes until I could go home.

On the plus side, I ran in daylight for the first time. Usually I skulk about under the cover of darkness. It was quite nice and my dog appreciated it. She really does not enjoy the night time/ early morning starts. Grin

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