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

Hmm... It's the fact that my first 5k was 39 minutes, 2nd was 41 minutes and last night's was 43 minutes...!

But I feel all enthused again and definitely back to eating/drinking more sensibly, which is good. And today I'm going to investigate Park Runs and possibly sign up for one

5k in 43 minutes sounds pretty good to me, Dotty.

Eugh! First run at the gym after being on holiday and it was hard...! I made 5k but in 43 minutes - does it matter that I'm getting slower?!

Still, looking on the bright side, at least I went and that was my first 5k completed on the treadmill - and 43 minutes gives me something to aim to beat..!

Kasterborous - that sounds awesome!

Wasting - I ordered a pair of running tights (it's been very windy in the Isle of Wight), a long sleeved running top in that fluorescent yellow that cyclists wear and a blue short sleeved top (all from Nike, I find Sweaty Betty a bit small).

I've discovered something on Map my Run. You can put in your trainers, when you bought them and how many km you've done in them so far and it will work out how much longer they'll last. Mine are meant to last another 620 km (thank god).

I'm just back from a 10K (6 mile) run I can't believe I managed it. It wasn't fast at 1hr 15mins and 36 secs. But I don't care. After the first three miles I thought about stopping and was struggling a bit at 4.5 miles but I thought 'if I stop running now I will have to do it all again to do six miles'. This is me who struggled to run for five mins back in February. This running is addictive.

Well done Edwinia .

Ooh, what did you order Cru? I've ordered some vests from H&M - I think they're hoping to deliver by next year . I can't wait to get them though. I ran in a non-techy vest at the gym last week, it was soaked with sweat .

I just did W4R3 , it was alright. Bring on week 5!

Not looking forward to the run tomorrow, 3 hour round trip to Portsmouth and 7.5 hours wandering around the historic dockyards.

Hey all, I am on a rest day but am super excited. We have saved some money on a building project so DH said I could buy myself some new running gear. I love online shopping. Meant to be delivered on Friday.

I use a running app called Strava which uses GPS to tell me how far I've run. There are others. Map my run is another I've heard of..

Starlight I really really don't like running at all, so know how you feel. I'm not a natural runner, find the whole thing really boring and bloody difficult all at the same time! But.... I love how I feel when I stop . And I'm losing weight, so I have to keep doing it. I agree it robs less time than other exercise-y stuff so we might as well keep going?!

Back at the gym tonight for the first time in 6 days. Think I'll try the bridging app to keep me motivated as I'm missing Laura and need to know I'm working towards completing something rather than just running...!

How do you know what distance you covered?

I mean I know because so far I've pretty much only gone round the block, but obviously hoping to extend that when my jogging speed overtakes my walking speed.

Thats W4R2 done.

I had to fight the urge to walk the second half. But I did it all. Distance covered about the same as last time.

Well done Starlight!

It was w1r2. Day off today - hooray!

Igggi - I wish I could claim authorship...

Well done Starlight was that W1R1?

Ach, done it. Didn't think a I was gonna make it but somehow did anyway. I distracted myself in the 90secs walking by catching up on Facebook which kept my mind from being negative and thinking to much about the next run.

Chameleon I'm going to save your comment!

Yep. Off in a minute for week1 run2. Run 2 always hardest from memory as no novelty coz you did it already once and no 'finale' meaning you've completed.

Had just one large glass of wine this time so hopefully will get me through it. Felt great yesterday and some of today, so need to try to hang onto the fact that it is just 20mins and though I'll come back cross I can shower and bed.

Remember....however slowly you run, you're still moving faster than those people sitting on the couch.

No.

My marathon running neighbour invited me out but I'd just eaten tea.

another stressful day here. I intend to get up relatively early tomorrow and get it done.

Did you go running Edwinia? I second what someone else said earlier, it's not about passing / failing, it's just about having a bash. And having a few days off if you need them is fine too. for you.

Starlight, definitely try it until halfway through - it sounds like you were enjoying some aspects of it before .

I wouldn't say I love running at the moment. I like that I'm doing something to help me to lose weight and to get fit. I like that I already feel a bit fitter. I like that I get to buy techy running gear, and I like leaving DH to put DS to bed . I don't love running yet though, although I can see glimpses of it when I'm running and I feel okay.

Thank you. Yes. That is what I remember from last time. Only on week 3 and I was more up for chasing my kids round the garden and helping people with their buggies upstairs etc. That was Fab.

I don't think there is an exercise out there for me. I'm about to turn 40 and must have tried them all by now. I have never experience a post-excercise 'high' and time spent doing it feels like time robbed from my life.

I think I am trying to do this couch to 5k because it is the least 'robbing'. I read somewhere that statistically by running you increase your lifespan by the amount of time you have run. If you then add getting to and from your place of exercise, - well you're in the negative.......