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

I went for a run this afternoon and DD(4) wanted to join me on her scooter. Turns out she's quite some training partner, I ran 4.5km in 32 minutes, which is the furthest and longest I've managed so far!

She was on her scooter and I was frantically chasing her to get her to turn around and head for home

I'll be sticking to the wet stuff. Much too hard on the dry!

Oh God. Just realised I've virtually said this out loud now instead of just in my head so I will really have to do it now won't I ?!?!

oops -I mean run. Ahem. Red wine might be having an impact...

ooh beach running will be hard - can barely walk on sand never mind walk..!

Sunny Portugal Cru. I'm planning for a bit of beach running if the wine doesn't write me off first

All this talk of Aldi fake fit bit does look good

I managed an hour of running slowly this morning. Still can't believe that I can do it. Also signed up for parkrun so gong to give that a bash next Saturday.

I think Aldi had running clothes but I didn't look too closely - was so taken with the fakebit. It definitely had cycling trousers (with padded bottom) as dp was thinking of getting some but already has 300 pairs...

Fakebit was £29 - not entirely sure how it works so far, so will see how I get on . It'll shout at me today for doing bugger all, but I'm back at work tomorrow and then doing my W9R3 run, so am hoping to impress it then...!

I did W1R3 (again) today because I didn't think my hunchback/ stitch run on Tuesday counted. I also realised that I have a fallen arch on one foot. I broke my ankle this winter and it's been playing up in different ways ever since. I have an appointment with a chiropodist on Wednesday, and have been doing some exercises I found online so hopefully she can fix me, then I can have my gait analysed and buy some superdooper running shoes.

Mapmyrun only mapped my run to the end of the street though (0.35km ) instead of the actual run. I went a different way because I thought it might be slightly longer too. Am annoyed!

What else does Aldi have for running? I only have one pair of leggings and just wear any old scruffy T shirt, it would be nice to look the part!

Have a good holiday, Dotty. My running buddy is on holiday for a week so it'll be around a fortnight before we do a Parkrun, but now I've been assured it's not a problem if we have to walk a bit, I'm raring to go!

How much was your FakeBit?

Chameleon - exciting! When are you doing one? I've still got to register me and dp for September.

Got my pretend fitbit from Aldi this morning - have just about charged it and got it on - it's going to tell me off today though for not moving at all and drinking red wine

Last C25K run tomorrow! Going to do an outside run and then that's it for me for a few days as we're off to Devon on Wednesday for a week. I could squeeze a run or two in while we're there, but am not making any promises...

Nice! Where are you going?

That sounds like a good plan Edwinias

I think I might get to the local running shop tomorrow for new trainers and then see how I get on with W4R1. If it's a total disaster I'll use one of your bridging plans.

I'm so determined to keep going this time. I've got one more week before we go on holiday and I'm even planning on taking my running things with me. This is unheard of!!

I've only done one very short run this week, the last three runs I've done have been difficult. It's not my legs or heart rate I just haven't been able to breathe. I've not been going any faster either. I think it must be because my asthma is playing up a bit at the moment. I've made sure I've been out for walks every day instead this week. I've missed being able to run.

Ive not looked at this thread for a week or so. Am going to have a read through it now

stillearnin I always wear the Lycra type shorts/leggings now, with a long top to run in. They reduce all my wobbly bits and don't chafe at all. I used to wear a pair of shorts over them, but now I think 'sod it, I don't care what anyone else thinks'.

I will give the podcast option a try & if not I might have to swap to a different app. Thanks for the advice - am also going to have to think about route as loads of flooding round by us - don't want to add too much to the challenge by running through a river!

W5R1 completed! I ran 3.56 km but it was on wet grass, up and down hills and in the wind so not too bad. Plus my long sleeved running top got its first outing [shallow].

Oh I don't use an app I just down load the nhs podcasts from iTunes using my iPod- could that work?

Reporting back from Aldi. I didn't get the fit bit thing but I'm still thinking about it! But got the Capri pants for the hot weather and they are lightweight but my daughter assures me they have the wobble factor under control! Well comfy. Oh I am 16/18 and I got large and they fit well.

On the fat tummy front(!) I don't think the shred is that good for abs. My waist is the only bit that tones easily. I love the shred but there's not too much in it for the abs. I've tried her 6 pack thingy but for me it's too fast to engage your muscles properly, but you could try it on you tube. I actually use a book with a day by day program - cant link but it's by Anne Marie Milland, firm abs in only 30 days! It's ancient but it works for me!

Eeek! I accidentally registered for Parkrun!

. I also have the first twinges of cystitis so bit worried about needing the loo while I'm out running. It might have to be a treadmill session today which I don't find as easy.

tootsweet could you download it to a laptop and transfer it via iTunes?

fitbyforty admitedly I'm only on w3r2 (if it stops raining) today I'm feeling a bit scared by the jump to w4 because of the jump in amount of running involved (16mins compared to 9mins in w3.

After managing to do the first w3 run at first attempt I am going to have faith and try it when I get there. I do already have a plan to bridge between w3 and w4 if need be. I will do something like the following

3min run
3min walk
3min run
3min walk
3min run

this would be the same amount of running as week w3 but with different intervals

And the/or maybe

3min run
2min walk
3min run
2min walk
3min run
2min walk
3min run

This would be 12 mins running to ease towards W4 it is also shorter recovery walks to easr towards W4.

so I feel like there are options to bridge to w4. I have an interval timer app that I could use to set the timings but I would miss Laura.

Try Zenlabs C25K, Toots. I'm using that, you can use your own playlists too.

Can anyone help please? My running has stalled as for some reason the NHS couch to 5k won't load week 2 & beyond on my iPhone. I have tried re-installing but no joy - can anyone advise or suggest an alternative? I am quite - was getting used to Laura's dulcet tone.

Argh! I really want to go running but it's really stormy in the IoW and my bloody neck is playing up again .