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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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Inkspellme · 25/06/2014 07:31

week 4 run 2 done. The hardest part was getting out of bed....

SmallBee · 25/06/2014 07:21

Spooky good luck today! Let us know how it goes.
Doing W1R2 today but my enormous thigh muscles are killing me from the first run. Should be an interesting one.

Whatsthatnoise · 24/06/2014 23:45

spooky good luck with race for life tomo. I have decided to attempt w4r1 tomorrow even though w3 was a disaster

Kasterborous · 24/06/2014 22:36

Love the new thread title Grin 10 K wow spooky you go for it. Hello to everyone on this thread old and new, I love reading about everyone's progress it makes me Smile

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spookyskeleton · 24/06/2014 21:06

watto we have all had those runs - it sucks but will soon be a distant memory Smile

Am doing Race for Life tomorrow - not really in the mood so need to find some motivation from sonewhere!!

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Watto1 · 24/06/2014 21:03

Evening! Loving the shiny new thread!

Had a really rubbish run this evening. I'm putting it down to the heat. Had to stop and walk after 15 mins. Just felt totally drained. I'm going to shake it off and do an extra run tomorrow night to make up for it. I certainly don't need a rest day after today's poor excuse for a run.

Inkspellme · 24/06/2014 20:41

dotty ..lol at your darth vader impression.

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spookyskeleton · 24/06/2014 20:29

Good tips there - I might try the 'just to the next bush' trick.

A friend of mine who is a runner told me to imagine I am blowing a big bubble when I am breathing out which is probably the same as the pursing your lips suggestion.

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YellowStripe · 24/06/2014 20:26

I stood on the arch thingy in Sports Direct (and was surprised with the result!) but I've not heard many good reviews of their cheaper brands. I fancy a pair of Saucony (no idea why). The cheaper ones online tend to be older models though, so not around in the shops to try on :/ (more procrastination!!)

hellyd · 24/06/2014 20:16

Thanks guys, your encouragement really help am quite looking forward to going out on Thursday and trying your tips.

threedeer · 24/06/2014 20:04

sounds good Dotty.

Yellow - I was told the main thing is to know if you have high or low arches. Sports Direct has different sections for high and low arches and shoes fit better if you get the ones that match your foot type. After that it's just try and see what feels right.

ChameleonCircuit · 24/06/2014 20:03

YellowStripe - they're just online, you need to go somewhere to try on. Nothing to stop you trying on somewhere and buying what you decide on from the web, though!

I have a really fit friend who suggested blowing out through pursed lips. Apparently it forces more CO2 back into your lungs, which fools. Your body into grabbing more oxygen from your next breath. Mountaineers use the technique for high altitudes.

DottyDot · 24/06/2014 19:47

checking in!

I was doing the gym version of your tip threedeer today - I was telling myself to just keep running until the adverts/end of adverts/end of the next This Morning interview... Blush Grin

YellowStripe · 24/06/2014 19:43

I'm STILL procrastinating about starting. Talk to me about affordable trainers ..... Looking at sportsshoes.com but is it pot luck what fits?

SmallBee · 24/06/2014 19:37

Threedeer that's a really good tip!

threedeer · 24/06/2014 18:57

Hi, please can I join? Started in October and am doing first 5 mile (8k race soon.)

Helly, I was taught a mental trick if you run out of steam. As well as slowing down and taking smaller steps, just look ahead of you to a bush or lamppost about 5m away and say to yourself: just to that lampost, then sight the next one. keep them really nearby - only a few steps away each time, and keep moving on to another thing just another few steps away. It takes your mind off the length of time you have left. Worked for me.