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C25K we are in it for the park run (6)

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Stellar67 · 18/03/2016 22:33

I started a new thread. Can't link as on phone and have a heat pad on my knee while awaiting my physio apt.

And on your marks.....

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NattyGolfJerkin · 17/04/2016 12:25

The fitness22 one. It's the 10k training plan but the first 9wks are the same as their 5k training plan.

0ellenbrody0 · 17/04/2016 12:09

What app do you use natty? It seems different to mine. I use the bbc one. My w5r3 was 20 min run. W6r1 was 8/5/8. They seem to differ slightly.

NattyGolfJerkin · 17/04/2016 11:15

W5R3 done. On my app that's 3 runs of 8/5/8 min. Weirdly, I found the middle 5 mins really hard going. Lovely morning though and a pretty route by the river, so not all bad.

Next session ends on a 10min run (8/5/10). Bit worried about that as today's run was challenging.

NattyGolfJerkin · 17/04/2016 09:07

Good luck for today, Doreen

DoreenLethal · 16/04/2016 21:25

So tomorrow I am doing a 3k fun run. Meep.

I did 2/3 of it last Sunday as practice and I am sure I'll cope.

comeagainforbigfudge · 16/04/2016 18:45

Yes what natty said ellen

YOU DID IT!

I spent the day "playing" with dd. Which translates as sitting on floor and simply being there to crawl over but she doesnt want to play with me really. Shes only 10 months. I was just to read books to her or be used as a launch pad for sit on me to standing

NattyGolfJerkin · 16/04/2016 17:18

You did it though, ellen

0ellenbrody0 · 16/04/2016 16:30

W6R1 done. I thought I had it in the bag after successfully doing 20. back to 5, 8 then 5 min runs with 3 min walks in between.
Omg I struggled! I couldn't get my breathing right, my chest hurt, my legs were leaden - I was pants!
The only bonus was my new trainers were super comfy.

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Stellar67 · 16/04/2016 11:37

I agree re pace. I am slow but I'd rather finish too.

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NattyGolfJerkin · 16/04/2016 11:04

I agree with you about finishing rather than winning. The only thing I'm competing against is my own last run. It's what I like about running, tbh.

0ellenbrody0 · 16/04/2016 09:50

natty I calculated my pace to be about the same. I'm definitely going for endurance rather than speed. I would rather be able to run 10k without stopping than be speedy. I don't want to win races, just finish them.

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Stellar67 · 16/04/2016 08:27

20 minutes done here again. And no knee issues. Fingers crossed I'm back in the game.

Shoes are so expensive. But now you know what type you need you'll be fine to watch the sales.

Well done everyone. The C25k threads have always been a joy to read.

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NattyGolfJerkin · 15/04/2016 22:58

Well done bigfudge! I'm a fellow slow poke. I've just calculated my pace for today's run and it is 7.2 km/h (that's including my walk pace).

We're a heck of a lot faster than the people sat on their sofas

comeagainforbigfudge · 15/04/2016 19:47

Just done the 20 min run. OH MY GIDDY AUNT that was hard. The last few mins, eesh! To be fair i did have to run up a short but steep hill towards the end. If had ran the opposite way i might be saying it was easy ha ha ha crack ma sel up

Im also a size 16-18. And im so slow. Checked my pace. 6.5km/hr

BUT IM STILL FASTER THAN THE PERSON SITTING ON THE COUCH (shouting at myself there, not you lovely lot )

SkodaLabia · 15/04/2016 19:27

I tried some Asics on and they were very supportive. A bit narrow in the toes for me sadly. (feet like shovels).

NattyGolfJerkin · 15/04/2016 19:11

0ellenbrody0 · 15/04/2016 19:11

Not yet natty I'll start W6 tomorrow. It's rained all day here, my poor new shoes will get all dirty! 😩

NattyGolfJerkin · 15/04/2016 18:36

Have you taken the new shoes out for a spin yet, ellen?

NattyGolfJerkin · 15/04/2016 18:34

W5R2 done. I don't normally run with people, I like to escape into my music and concentrate on what I'm doing. Plus I'm aware that I'm a novice and don't want to hold anyone else back. However, I ran with a friend today who was looking for a running chum. She runs on a treadmill normally so I was a bit worried about us being mismatched or me letting her down pace wise. Luckily, we got it together and after starting a bit fast we managed to pull it back and I really enjoyed it.

0ellenbrody0 · 15/04/2016 17:53

I got some Asics, now I know they are ok, I will be able to buy online in the future as I don't really care about colours.

I told my DH that it's worth it as it's cheaper than gym membership! They will pay for themselves in about 3 1/2 months I have bone density problems in my left hip so I'm very conscious about protecting myself.

SkodaLabia · 15/04/2016 17:32

Ooh! What did you get? I got my trainers online, because I had a podiatrist appointment a while ago and she covered stuff like over pronation with me. There's a huge difference in price it seems, and last year's colours seem to go for much less.

0ellenbrody0 · 15/04/2016 17:21

So.........i went into the running shop and had my gait analysed.......£115 later, I've got some proper running shoes. £115! £115! Omfg!!!!!!

SkodaLabia · 15/04/2016 13:46

Yes Plodding, I'm with you on that. I'm really enjoying the way that running is making me feel, and I don't want to have the downer of restricting nice foods just yet. I'm hoping that just running will help me get lighter for now.

KeepOnPlodding · 15/04/2016 12:24

Skoda I am carrying extra weight (similar size to you) and it is possible. And the pavements are fine!

I suspect it would be easier if I were a bit lighter but I've decided I'll worry about that once I have made regular running a habit.

KeepOnPlodding · 15/04/2016 12:21

0Ellen I think the drop back to run/walk is fairly typical of a lot of training programmes which have one day a week where you keep increasing your time/distance and then a couple of shorter runs.

As the programme goes on the shorter runs get longer but are still shorter than the long runs (if that makes any sense at all?)

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