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

Woohoo! W7R3 done! And I made it to the end . Only just though and I had to go at a really steady pace. Had major wobbles at about 20 minutes but kept going. Phew! Feel like I can go to week 8 now and attempt a 28 minute run on Friday....

chameleon I asked and the said they would try their best not to interfere with school starting but it depends on ward places and nurse specialists. It'll be our luck that she has to miss the first couple of weeks

Whatsthatnoise - have you asked if there's a chance they could either bring it forward or push it back slightly so she doesn't miss the start of school? I work for consultants and would consider that a valid reason to ask.

thanks everyone! feeling a bit more positive this morning.

well done on W5R1 chameleon

good luck for all todays runners have fun!

Thanks Chameleon. I can't take ibuprofen but I will have a (small) glass of .

Hey everyone! Not been on here for a few days, good to read about all your progress. Dotty, you definitely don't need to feel you've failed, I've completed my full 9 wks, been out doing 5k runs with no probs & then the other day got to 3km & literally felt I could do no more. My body was telling me to stop, the bloody heat was killing me too! As long as you've given it a good go, you are deffo not failing. But I've done what you did plenty of times, started off to fast & struggled then towards the end. Finding my pace in the first 10mins can be the hardest thing.

I've decided I need to do something else on my rest days, cos I was just sitting on my arse! So last night did level one of 30 day shred. I did it a few yrs ago & used to find it so tough, I mean I would feel like I was gonna die after it. Just shows how strong running has made me, I felt like I could have done it all again at the end!! Will try to get out for a run tonight, am really struggling in the heat tho

Hey Chameleon well done!

Aww poor thing . But she'll definitely catch up and make friends quickly - ds2's had quite a few people leave/start in his class at different times of the year and it doesn't seem to take long before they're all sorted out! Hope your dd gets sorted out soon and good idea to race to raise money - if you set up a sponsorship page let us know (could even do a run at the same time to raise money - better get through the C25K first though...! )

Keeping positive for my W7R3 run tomorrow, although dp is threatening to pack me off to the GP as my rattly cough doesn't seem to want to leave anytime soon...

Sorry to hear you've had bad news, whatsthatnoise. I hope that your DDs recovery is as quick as possible.

CruCru - can you even take ibuprofen? Better than nothing.

It would appear I lied on my last post. I said we were going to repeat some W4 runs, but we went out tonight and thought Stuff it, and did W5R1. And again, we did it all!! This is the first week that has different runs, so I'm not sure how we'll go on with 8 minutes next time, but I'm feeling quite positive about it.

Just realised the needs to be non-alcoholic for CruCru.

she's been diagnosed with sleep apnoea, she had surgery 2 months ago and I genuinely thought it was all better but it's not. I have to stay because she's being fitted with cpap machine so I need to learn how to use the equipment. It's the timing that's making me upset, I'm worried if she misses the first couple of weeks she won't know the routines or make friends and none of her classmates from nursery are going to her school

Sorry for the thread derail, I'll try and get out for the odd run but I'm planning to be running 5k by Christmas now rather than autumn. I have a wonderful children's hospital I would like to raise some money for so I'll be back. Planning to race for them early next year

Oh no whatsthat I'm so sorry . Will you need to stay in the hospital too? Hope your dd is OK and that you're managing too. Don't leave the thread though - it doesn't have to be just for running support - have some and instead.

Damn. Nope, not allowed it.

Oh bugger Whatsthatnoise, that is bad news, I'm sorry to hear that.

I am still breastfeeding so am quite limited on what I can take. I'll check naproxen out.

poor you cru see if you can get some naproxen they are the best anti inflammatories ever.
we got some rather unexpected bad news from dds consultant today and looks like we are in for another long stay in hospital probably coinciding with her starting school . I could cry but I'm at work. Running is on the back burner for a while.

Thanks Dotty.

you don't sound whingey! Being in pain is horrible and makes me very grumpy indeed... Hope it starts to ease up but don't push yourself and do too much while it's sore.

Sorry I sound really whingey. I will get over it.

It's a real arse because I'm all fired up for running but no one thinks this is a valid concern. They just tell me not to be so silly. Ugh.

Thanks Dotty. Nope, not had it before - the frozen peas are making it better. I think I may just have picked up a child awkwardly.

ooh Cru that doesn't sound good Hope it gets better soon - have you had it before? dp suffers really badly with a bad back and is finding the running tricky sometimes.

Hi all

I have just had an emergency chiropractors appointment. He said I have a sprained neck and Must Not Run for the time being. Got another appointment on Thursday and have to put frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel on it in the meantime.

dotty you're recovering from being ill the next one will be perfect.

I'm really struggling to find enough child free time to run. I tried the park suggestion but she kept needing me . It's only a few more weeks till she starts school then I'll be on it properly.

Yes I didn't stop, which is something - just walked the last few minutes, but didn't stop...

Being wide awake at random times doesn't help - hello 4am - stupid cough!

If I'm right dotty- you did do the whole run. you did a bit of walking at the end but you did keep going? I think that's ok you know and defo not a disaster. I did the c25k + stepping stone. It puts you at intervals increasing pace. I kept up fine but not quite to 5k in 30 mins. I got back from a festival last night so a bit tired but off to anotherthis week so made myself go out for a run. So glad I did!

Dotty - I think failed is the wrong word completely. You have come really far, I can't imagine running for 20 minutes.