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C25K newbies support thread

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UnconsciousCoupling · 16/08/2016 20:38

Has anyone recently started or just about to start? Would be great to have somewhere to check in and cheer each other on.

I've started very slowly and am about to embark on week 3. I'm spending 2 weeks on each week if that makes sense!

Look forward to anyone else joining in.

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BasinHaircut · 23/08/2016 22:59

Did my last run of week 1 tonight and it felt pretty good. Had to wait until the sun went down though as it was super hot!

Going to start week 2 on Thursday and am excited about actually progressing past week 1!

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UnconsciousCoupling · 23/08/2016 06:22

Oh no Soup mine finally feel better after 13 runs...but then they were sore during the run only and ok after.

Keep at the exercise - doesn't matter what you do. Please feel free to check in here.

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BasinHaircut · 22/08/2016 22:05

I didn't get out for my run today as we were travelling home from a mad weekend and TBH i was too exhausted! Definitely gong tomorrow instead though

EmpressKnowsWhereHerTowelIs · 22/08/2016 19:48

Poor you, Soup.

Hope your legs get better soon.

Squirrelfruitandnutkin · 22/08/2016 19:03

I'm out. :(

I had really sore shins after my first run, they haven't improved much and were sore during today's run. Googling seems to suggest it's shin splints, which means no running for at least 2 weeks. Just when I was feeling motivated

I'm going to try cycling and maybe some yoga to stretch my legs out and then come back to running in a few weeks.

Pumpkingirl · 22/08/2016 18:40

Sorry soup - I think I am using a different app as it doesn't have that!

Good going to all those getting their sessions done!

W3R3 for me - on the treadmill so easier on the calves. But nervous about going up to the longer runs in week 4.

soupforbrains · 22/08/2016 16:32

Can someone help me please?! I'm about to start Couch 2 5k and I've got my kti ready and downloaded the app etc. but Im' a bit confused by the 'track your days' bit of the app. I understand it in theory but I don't understand if I pick my own day 1 of week 1 or if the weekdays are automatically numbered (i.e. the weeks always start on Monday or always start on sunday etc.) everytime I open it it seems to take itself to a random day so I'm not sure where to begin with marking days.

If it helps I plan to do my first 'run' tomorrow (Tuesday)

I know this makes me seem really incredibly dense (there is a reason for my username) but I've been fiddling round with it for days now and I want to have it sorted before I start tomorrow!

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UnconsciousCoupling · 22/08/2016 12:00

Good going team

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EmpressKnowsWhereHerTowelIs · 22/08/2016 11:19

Good luck, Nightshade!

Girlfriend - yes, I don't think I'd be up for running straight after eating either.

Girliefriendlikesflowers · 22/08/2016 10:08

My plan is to run twice a week, once on the wend and once on my day off. I don't think realistically i will run on my work days but it is a physical job, also would be too scared to run once it starts getting darker in the evenings!

Do you all wait a certain amount of time after eating before running? I think if I ate and then ran I would be sick!

nightshade1 · 22/08/2016 10:05

Todays the day W1R1. I will be going this evening when OH gets in, DD 10 is coming with me (ive already told her so there is no getting out of it now).

EmpressKnowsWhereHerTowelIs · 22/08/2016 09:21

Good bit: Second session done & just fitted nicely into my commute.

Not so good bit: My thighs!

EmpressKnowsWhereHerTowelIs · 21/08/2016 21:35

Empress after saying that, my legs were fine...maybe it is just a period of adjustment and will improve now.

That would make sense. Hopefully mine will adjust soon too.

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UnconsciousCoupling · 21/08/2016 18:05

Similar plans then I'm not a drinker though but am drinking water only in the house.

Empress after saying that, my legs were fine...maybe it is just a period of adjustment and will improve now.

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whatstheplanphil · 21/08/2016 16:43

I chose September because I'm back to work after annual leave / kids back to school etc - I'm gonna combine abit of slimming world with c25k and swimming, hopefully I'll loose some weight !!!!! Oh and I thought I would take a month of the booze aswell as have been drinking too much this holiday.

EmpressOfTheSevenOceans · 21/08/2016 14:55

Yay Unconscious!

My legs have been aching a bit today which is interesting, since they don't normally give a fuck about long walks or Zumba. Hopefully it's a good sign! Second session tomorrow.

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UnconsciousCoupling · 21/08/2016 14:33

Hello everyone

I did make it out and I'm so proud of myself!

Phil I'm also hoping that September will bring some momentum. I will be walking 3 miles daily on the school run. 3 days week it will be with a double pushchair! On day 4 I want do do a run on day 5 I'd like to go swimming or do a class of some sort and then do another run over the weekend. I'm hoping the weight will just fall off me probably would if I could stop stuffing my face

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whatstheplanphil · 21/08/2016 12:02

Hi - am planning to start this when kids go back to school. Am very un fit / fat etc would love to lose weight and get fitter. My start date is 1st September .

Anasnake · 21/08/2016 11:57

I tried last year - was doing well, up to week 7 then did my back in and it all went tits up. About to start again - lots of stretching, fingers crossed

Emptynestx2 · 21/08/2016 11:57

Just done second run of week 2, really wasn't in the mood but glad it's done!

How often should we buy new trainers, I had mine correctly dotted but it was years ago.

AnnettePrice · 21/08/2016 11:55

if you are out running today, l hope you had a good one and didn't get to wet.

Did W4R1 this morning, I am sure that snails passed me on the 1st 5 min run which was up a massive hill slight incline
Next run on Tuesday and I'll make sure it's totally flat

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UnconsciousCoupling · 21/08/2016 07:39

Thanks...still on here ...at least I'm eating now.

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EmpressOfTheSevenOceans · 21/08/2016 07:15

Agh! Sorry! Unconscious!

EmpressOfTheSevenOceans · 21/08/2016 07:14

Good luck, Unhelpful.

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UnconsciousCoupling · 21/08/2016 07:11

I tend to have shins that get a bit sore. Hoping it will improve. Doesn't seem to matter if I go on tarmac or grass.

Off to eat something and then get myself ready. Really not in the mood this morning but I'm hopeful that the sense of achievement of going out and doing it will make me feel better.

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