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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

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CruCru · 13/08/2014 18:12

Oh wow, you must feel awesome! Yeah, why not?

lovelidl · 13/08/2014 17:26

Just back from my first ever non stop 10k - very proud of myself!

Hoping my motivation doesn't go after my holidays - I started running to loose weight so I looked half decent on the beach! So thinking of registering for a race in the new year to keep me going - a half marathon maybe?? Or do you think that would be a step too far?

CruCru · 12/08/2014 23:40

Thanks! Am really looking forward to running for 20 minutes now. I've washed all my running kit in readiness.

DottyDot · 12/08/2014 20:07

Fantastic Crucru!! 8 minutes is a long time - big jump up time-wise - great stuff!

ChameleonCircuit · 12/08/2014 19:21

Yaaaay! Brilliant, CruCru

CruCru · 12/08/2014 16:25

W5R2 done! It turns out I can run for eight minutes without stopping.

FitByForty · 12/08/2014 11:22

Well done Dotty! What an inspiration.

W4R1 done for me this morning. I really wasn't looking forward to it and was convinced I wouldn't be able to manage such a big jump. But I did it! Truth be told, if I had to run for my life I would still probably die but as long as my chaser allowed me a couple of breaks I could now give them a fight for a total of 16 minutes!! That feels pretty good

Opheliabumps · 11/08/2014 22:51

Congratulations Dotty! I'm off on holiday tomorrow and also taking my running gear

Kasterborous · 11/08/2014 22:38

Aww Congratulations Dotty I remember when you first started, look at you now

Keep going, finishing the c25k is just the beginning. Sounds like you are setting yourself new goals which is a good thing to do, I got a bit lost when I first finished. Now I set goals like how far I'm going to run or how long for.

Congratulations again

CruCru · 11/08/2014 21:58

Congratulations Dotty! Must be an awesome feeling.

DottyDot · 11/08/2014 21:27

Definitely!

ChameleonCircuit · 11/08/2014 21:13

Congratulations, Dotty! We need a virtual graduation party.

DottyDot · 11/08/2014 20:47

Aww thanks

I've checked and started it exactly 9 weeks ago so am pretty chuffed - although the trick is to keep going with it all...

Off on holiday on Wednesday but I've already mapped out a 5.5k route in Bideford - am going to try and do at least one run in between the wine and chocolate..!

lovelidl · 11/08/2014 20:39

Well done Dotty!

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spookyskeleton · 11/08/2014 20:33

dotty a massive well done to you - have some and

Why can't you stay on here? I finished the programme 2 months ago and I am still hanging around

I have recently bought Yoga for Runners book which looks really good - lots of stretches/yoga poses which really aid running with excellent descriptions as to why. Am dying to try out some of the poses/sequences but haven't had the chance yet.

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Watto1 · 11/08/2014 20:14

Well done dotty! Great feeling isn't it? I hope you can stay - you've been inspirational!

DottyDot · 11/08/2014 19:43

Woohoo! W9R3 completed

Can't quite believe it and it was a slower run than the last one, but I did it! Managed to cover 4.4k so my aim now is to keep going for runs every other day and try to improve my speed so that I can more easily get to 5k. And a parkrun in September!

And please can I stay on this thread as it's been so brilliant..?! . Was really wanting to stop running at one point tonight but thought of you lot and couldn't bring myself to have to report back that I'd stopped, so I didn't...!

Happy happy

EdwiniasRevenge · 11/08/2014 11:40

I'm heading into town today so will vheck h&m.

Tbh I think they are only about £7 in sports direct. Its just bugging me.

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spookyskeleton · 11/08/2014 11:36

edwinias I know I have said this before but check out H&M. I have got technical vests from there which are great and not too much Â£Â£Â£. I am tall and they cover my bum so nice and long too .

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WastingMyYoungYears · 11/08/2014 10:03

Well done Edwinias .

at you railing against buying a vest due to the no-sleeves tax. Would it help if you thought of them as being techy and therefore a bit spenny?

EdwiniasRevenge · 10/08/2014 22:29

Just got in from w3r2 and I have to say it was infinitely easier than w3r1. I wasn't much faster but the run was much more comfortable. I kind of didn't want to stop at the end of my first 90sec segment and even the 3 mins weren't that tough to get to the end of even if they were slow.

Bring on the 5min runs in w4. They are feeling acheivable tonight :)

I run in full length Karrimor running tights. In fact I find uncomfortable runnig in tracksuit bottoms if they are in the wash. I usually wear a summer vest but I would like to buy a running vest. T shirt style sleeves annoy me but I can't part with my money when I see that the vests are more expensive than the t shirts.

I also need to buy a sports bra...

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spookyskeleton · 10/08/2014 22:09

It isn't really that impressive as 2 of the 5k's were very slow (for me) as I was supporting other runners to complete it so running at their pace

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stilllearnin · 10/08/2014 22:07

Keep me posted on the fake bit! Aldi did have some leggings, Capri leggings and some vests. It was supposed to have some better running socks (of which I bought a pair a few months back) but I couldn't see any.

Dotty I might see you in Devon over the next few weeks but you will be just a blur surely?!

CruCru · 10/08/2014 21:56

Gosh, that's impressive Spooky.

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spookyskeleton · 10/08/2014 21:43

Ooh all this chatter

I really enjoyed my one parkrun that I have done and really want to try another one. It has been nearly 2 months since I did it so would love to go back to the same one to see if I have improved!

I bought some capri running pants from Sports Direct today. They are Karrimor ones and were 2 pairs for Â£18 so reasonable. I wanted some with a zip pocket at the back which these have and they had 3 different colours.

On a rest day today as did 3 x 5k's in 4 days and gym classes on the day I didn't run - woke up this morning with very painful calves

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