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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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FitByForty · 10/08/2014 10:06

Well that's W3 R3 done. I won't lie. Found it a bit of a struggle. Probably the worst run I've had so far. Really struggled with the last 30 seconds of the last 3 minute run. So much that I gave in and stopped before I should. Feel a bit disappointed in myself now. And certainly can't imagine being able to do the 5 min runs next time!!

Still having some niggly back pains so going to check out some new trainers I think. Mine are pretty old too Wasting but not really worn either. Only on my previous attempts to do C25K Grin

DottyDot · 10/08/2014 09:16

it opens at 10am, people!

Grin
WastingMyYoungYears · 09/08/2014 22:31

Really old as in 5 years+.

WastingMyYoungYears · 09/08/2014 22:28

Cru, I have Brooks (I think) running trainers, but they're really old (although not really worn). I'm going to do the whole gait analysis / new pair thing though.

CruCru · 09/08/2014 22:08

Wasting - what trainers do you have? How old are they?

DottyDot · 09/08/2014 21:39

I try to walk on the treadmill at 6kph but find it much more comfortable at about 5.8kph! I run at about 7.5kph on the treadmill, but outside seem to be able to run slightly faster.

WastingMyYoungYears · 09/08/2014 21:15

Thanks Edwinias, that's helpful to know.

EdwiniasRevenge · 09/08/2014 21:03

Well done wasting

on the treadmill I walk at about 5.5km/hr and run at 7.5-8km/hr.

having said that I don't treadmill often and find it more tiring so I might be going too fast.

WastingMyYoungYears · 09/08/2014 21:01

I just did W3R1 Smile - it was okay, but my knees are pretty sore. I'm going to go to see my GP or a physiotherapist as I don't want to damage them irreversibly!

Does anyone know what speed in km/hour a walk and a slow jog (Blush) are on a treadmill? I might go to the gym for my next run.

Kasterborous · 09/08/2014 19:40

Go Dotty Grin Grin

Kasterborous · 09/08/2014 19:39

stillearnin no it's not the fitbit type one I've got. Mine is a watch with a separate heart rate monitor, it's designed to be used just when you go for a run not all the time. The fitbit does sound good.

I've hopefully included a picture of the one I've got. Our local Aldi still had one left last week.

Couch to 5k...it's not about speed (thread no 2)
WastingMyYoungYears · 09/08/2014 18:08

Okay. I have a fat tummy - I'm probably about a stone overweight, so I think I'd like to do something alongside C25K to focus on my tummy region as well. Does anyone have any suggestions?

God, don't make me do the Shred Confused.

lovelidl · 09/08/2014 17:46

Had a very lazy week - not much running and lots of eating Blush

Put on 2lb at our office 'fat club' so back on it!

Went out for a 5k run and did 8k in 50 mins! Now to occupy myself all evening without help from the biscuit tin...

DottyDot · 09/08/2014 15:42

Well I want to be able to run 5k in 30 minutes so I'm planning to keep running every other day, alternating gym and outside world - have got gym membership for a year until next June so might do more gym over the winter Grin. Dp will finish the programme in September so we're planning to do a park run after that.

Really want to keep going so I can keep losing weight - I've lost a stone over the 9 weeks but another 3 would be good...! Blush

CruCru · 09/08/2014 13:26

Oh wow, that is exciting! What are you going to do next?

DottyDot · 09/08/2014 10:20

Right then, that's W9R2 done! Grin.

Can't believe I'm so near to the end!!!

DottyDot · 08/08/2014 23:21

All the time - even when you're asleep if you want as apparently it monitors how well you're sleeping! It's like a prisoner ankle tracker but on your wrist. And you're not a prisoner. Well, only to fitness... Grin.

CruCru · 08/08/2014 23:19

Do you wear it all the time then or only when you're running?

DottyDot · 08/08/2014 23:09

Oh and actual fitbits are about £70 but Aldi's pretend one is £29 Grin

DottyDot · 08/08/2014 23:08

It's a gadgety thing that tracks what you do - you wear it on your wrist and it monitors all your exercise and plugs into your PC via a USB (I think) so you can download information. You can set yourself targets and it lets you know how you've done.

Basically, it's gadgety and fairly non-essential bit I can't resist a gadget (iPad still on the list...!).

CruCru · 08/08/2014 23:03

What does a fitbit do?

CruCru · 08/08/2014 22:58

I have an armband thing for carrying my phone, I put my keys in my back pocket and I carry water in my hand.

stilllearnin · 08/08/2014 22:58

ok just looked at the aldi fake fitbit. can anyone offer a product review as I have £25 birthday money from my mum. kaster is this what you have?

CruCru · 08/08/2014 22:57

Ah well done EdwiniasRevenge!

Tomorrow is a rest day (we are driving to the Isle of Wight) so I'm going to do W5R1 on Sunday, provided that there isn't a hurricane Wink.

stilllearnin · 08/08/2014 22:49

thanks dotty Grin