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New year C25K. Anyone care to join me?

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CaptainBraandPants · 01/01/2017 08:44

So, new year, new me, etc, etc.
I've done C25K before, then a program up to 10k.
Although I found lots of it hard, it did wonders for my health and fitness and also for my mental health.
But, then I stopped. I can't even remember why now.
So, I'm back at the beginning. The advantage I have this time is that I know I can do it as I've done it before.
It's pissing it down here, but I'm going to go and do it anyway. Grin
Anyone else?

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halfgirlhalfturnip · 16/01/2017 10:31

Did W3 R2 last night and it was slightly tougher than the first one - my theory is I run (shuffle) better if I have had a more active day.
Third run will be Wednesday then hopefully do W 4 R1 in Friday. Terrified!! I am not fussed on the music but that's an incentive to get up to running to a time or distance with your own playlist. Well done everyone and thanks for such encouraging company.

jesstar · 16/01/2017 08:16

Well done everyone, great to hear we are all progressing and not fallen off the wagon (yet)! Did W3R1 today, it wasn't too bad and I agree Captain, the music was better than last week :)

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CaptainBraandPants · 15/01/2017 20:56

Well done Chicken and Kick.
I said you could do it Kick and now Chicken has told me I will be able to do w4, I know I'll be able to do it, too. Grin

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KickAssAngel · 15/01/2017 19:45

Just done W3 R2. It's my legs that hurt the most. I'm pretty heavy so they're carrying a lot of weight when I run.

But I did manage the 3 min. runs, so now know I can do it again!

ChickenPoop · 15/01/2017 16:01

W2D3 done. So now on to week 3, which for me is two repetitions of: 90secs run, 90secs walk, 3mins run, 3 mins walk.

If I don't slow down I won't finish the 3 mins. My legs are keen to run but lungs are really not ready yet.

Good luck and well done to everyone else! I will be back out on Tuesday.

ChickenPoop · 15/01/2017 13:37

captain I'd be dead if I went that long without food - run or no run Grin

The banana is in. Just waiting for it to do its magic (while I watch Pretty Little Liars Blush) then I shall depart...

Well done on completing your run. You'll be fine for week 4 and there's no shame in repeating a day if you have a dud run.

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CaptainBraandPants · 15/01/2017 13:20

Did w3r2 today and it went better than expected. will rest now until Tues/ Wed. Slightly scared of week 4...

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CaptainBraandPants · 15/01/2017 07:40

oh, Chicken, I meant to say, that I run best on as empty a stomach as possible. I ran at about 1.30pm yesterday and I hadn't eaten since the night before! Although, that is probably the most extreme example I have. I do low carb, hence the long gaps between food. And there were several creamy coffees in there.

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CaptainBraandPants · 15/01/2017 07:37

Well done jess, waiting and Chicken
I'm not feeling too achy today, so may do w3r2 if I get chance.
I can't remember who said this, but way up thread, someone was saying that the week 2 music wasn't very good. I agree. The week 3 music is perhaps slightly better. I have a theory that they used the good music in week 1 to draw you in and then once they've caught you, you get the crap music. Grin
KOKO everyone, may your days be mild and your roads ice free.

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ChickenPoop · 15/01/2017 07:24

W2D2 completed last night. All went well despite having a pounding headache. Will have to do W2D3 today as I was supposed to do yesterday's run on Friday, but didn't.

I'm keen to move on to week 3 to be honest, but making the most of building a decent base. I generally do a circular 6k route that I can't shortcut so the less running I do, the longer I have to be out of the house...

I might try a pre dinner run today which means I need to have a well timed banana beforehand. My runs are very sensitive to when I eat. If I run on an empty stomach, my hunger distracts me and I often get terrible stitches. If I run too soon after eating I feel sick and also get stitches. I have to run 90-120 minutes after dinner to have a productive round. Today I will try banana at 4:15, run at 5 and see if I can remain stitchless. I hope so.

waiting4inspiration · 14/01/2017 19:21

W2R3 done - slightly easier than Wednesday's run; planned a better route so running 90 seconds could be done without crossing any roads. W3 starts for me Monday too.

jesstar · 14/01/2017 18:26

I went this morning, was cold but not too icy. Didn't feel as if I had made much progress from the start of the week but will push ahead. W3R1 on Monday Hmm

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CaptainBraandPants · 14/01/2017 17:38

Did it. The first 3 minute run was hard, but for some reason, the second felt better. Undecided about whether to run tomorrow or whether I'll need a day off.

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CaptainBraandPants · 14/01/2017 10:34

Morning all. Sorry i've been missing in action since Wednesday, but work/ life has been hectic. I should really have had a run last night, but it was cold and miserable, as was I! I am going to do w3r1 today and if I don't feel too bad, might try d2 tomorrow, but we'll see.

Welcome trolley Don't worry about bumping into people you know - I bet they weren't running.
Kick yes, you can run for 3 minutes. Honestly.
half Yay! Well done. Bet you didn't think you could do that three weeks ago?

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halfgirlhalfturnip · 13/01/2017 20:57

W3D1 done!!! ✅
I took on board the hedge advice, and passing cars would be forgiven for thinking I was not actually running, but it was actually okay.

halfgirlhalfturnip · 13/01/2017 17:32

I should do W3D1 tonight but am terrified. Was hoping snow would be an issue but I think it is clear on the path I use so I am going to go for it. Looked on the NHS site to see what to expect and it says 5 mins warm up, 2 90 sec run 90 sec walk, then 2 3 min run 3 min walk.. So scared!!!! Well done KickAss

KickAssAngel · 13/01/2017 14:14

W3D2 done. It was the same as the previous one (1.5, 2 x 2.5 then 1.5) but my legs were feeling it by the end.

The next one is another jump up and I'm not sure whether to do it or whether to just repeat this one again. It'll be 1 x 2 min, 2 x 3 min, then 1 x 2 min.

I should be able to d 3 mins shouldn't I? How hard can it be?

jesstar · 13/01/2017 10:13

Really disappointed that I couldn't go out today for my run, don't fancy falling over on the ice! Not sure when the road conditions will be better, but hopefully will get back on track on Sunday? May need to repeat a session or two, but I'm not in a hurry to get to the end anyway.

beanhunter · 12/01/2017 14:32

Thanks kickass. That's helpful! I walked at 5 and mostly ran at 6.5.

KickAssAngel · 12/01/2017 14:30

I walk at 4 kph and 'run' at 6, but now nudging that up to 6.2.

Last time I did this I found that once I could do 5 mins at a time, I could then start going faster.

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IsItOnTheTrolley · 12/01/2017 10:27

Wk1R3 completed in the icy rain.

Bumped into 2 neighbours on the lane at the end, not my finest moment, can't wait until it's lighter then I can legitimately wear sunglasses...

IsItOnTheTrolley · 12/01/2017 08:13

Can I join in please?🤓

Started this week with DH, am just about to do Wk1 R3, but on my own.

Bit tricky as we're in the sticks and so on single track lanes with no pavements. Will wait until school traffic has died down. Fingers crossed.

Evilstepmum01 · 12/01/2017 00:15

oh dear, hacking cough, flu and snow/gales meant I've missed tonight, only my second run :( Wk1R2 =nope.

Cant do it now til Fri or Sat, can I do week one twice to ease me in gently?

beanhunter · 11/01/2017 21:43

6.5 was what I ended up doing after the first one at 7. And the final one was 6.3.

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