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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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RosePseudonym · 18/08/2016 12:27

So, went for my run but the sole came off one of my trainers, so came back before 5 min brisk walk had ended! Where did you get running shoes nightshade?

nightshade1 · 18/08/2016 11:58

well my running shoes just arrived, but I cant start till my new sports bra has come - tried my old one on, not a chance of fitting in the still bf boobs! looking like it might be a Monday evening start for me.

RosePseudonym · 18/08/2016 10:21

Hi, can I join please?

I started on Sunday, about to do my third run/walk... maybe this morning or evening. It's the holidays now, I'm wondering how to find the time when school starts again, especially in winter when it's always dark.

Bought a Fitbit the other day. That seems to be going well so far, but finding it a bit more of a challenge on days when I'm not running to do the 10K steps. Again, when school starts, I won't manage an hour walk every day... Times like this I wish I had a dog.

So, jury, now or this evening for the run?

Girliefriendlikesflowers · 17/08/2016 20:02

Hello have just posted on the other thread but am a newbie so will join in here as well!

I have signed up for a charity 5k in Oct and would really like to be able to run at least some of it

I'm not following any particular program but am trying to go for a short run once or twice a week and to to keep going for as long as possible. At the moment I can run for approx 5 mins before having to walk a bit, am assuming this will improve!

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UnconsciousCoupling · 17/08/2016 19:57

Well done on getting it done!

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Pumpkingirl · 17/08/2016 18:06

Ah yeah, no need to push yourself too hard - I am really aiming to be able to go out the door and run for 30 minutes. With work and kids I think it might be the easiest exercise to fit in!

Today was ok - it is hot and my calves are very tight but the running itself was actually fine.

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UnconsciousCoupling · 17/08/2016 11:16

Hello

Pleased to see someone has replied. Thought I might be Billy no mates.

Nightshade I'm really unfit too hence me taking it slowly. That first "run" I only managed half of it so that's why I'm doing each week twice. Gives me a chance to work on my fitness.

Pumpkin well done on setting yourself a goal. I don't want to do that (too scared) but once the children are both in school in September I'm hoping that I can give a bit more attention to it and kick it up a gear.

Going out again on Friday morning.

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nightshade1 · 17/08/2016 09:58

Ive ordered running shoes(they haven't arrived yet) and downloaded the app, planning on starting next week. I'm very overweight and unfit - I don't even run for the bus!

Pumpkingirl · 16/08/2016 21:35

I am starting week 3 tomorrow - have six weeks till my first 5k. Have been slacking a bit over the summer so hope I can manage it!

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