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Today I did wk3 r1 couch to 5k and I need to complete it this time !

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Howlongtillbedtime · 12/02/2017 21:41

For one pointless -excuse- reason after another I get so far and then stop .

This time I have signed myself up for a 5k in May so I have to do it now . I do enjoy it once I get into it and I really want to finish something for once .

If anyone has any hints tips or kicks up the arse spare I would appreciate it .

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Howlongtillbedtime · 05/04/2017 18:00

I did it ! Grin

It was tough and it was slow but I did it !
Knackered now but it has given me faith back in the programme.

Wk6 next which is scary but I am quite excited .

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TheConstantCakeEater · 05/04/2017 17:58

I know, I am secretly chuffed as I'm suffering a horrible period too.

It took me 41 minutes to complete that. Going to aim for hitting 5K tomorrow night with 25 minutes of jogging in there. Hoping I pull it off.

Good luck with the 20!

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Howlongtillbedtime · 05/04/2017 08:20

How cool is that constant ? Not so long ago 20 mins was a dream .

Is that 4.5k in 30 mins ? That's a great time .

I think I might brave the 20 mins today after work if I can face it .

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TheConstantCakeEater · 04/04/2017 21:26

Well that wasn't a total success as I 'only' managed 20 minutes running and 4.5k in total, but I now know that I need to do my run backwards next time adding in another block - can't add a block on the other side as there's no footpath heading that way outta town.... hoping that at least I know I'm covering 5K regardless of running it or walking it.

I'm sure you'll get there How

Thanks for the tips Wine and Tea

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Howlongtillbedtime · 04/04/2017 21:11

I am due to do the 20 mins this week which seems scary enough .

I am determined to not make a total arse of myself in May doing a 5k so I have to keep going .

I know my time won't be great ( my dh is aiming for 24 mins which is bonkers)
But I will be delighted to get it done .

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wineusuallyhelps · 04/04/2017 21:07

Howlong after I broke through the 30 minute barrier. Seriously - that was the hardest part!

TeaBelle · 04/04/2017 20:41

I had to consciously focus on my breathing for the first 3 weeks but it now comes naturally. I count 4 times of my left foot hitting the ground for each in breath and each out breath. It was recommended on the app that I use to monitor my c25k stuff and seems to work for me

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Howlongtillbedtime · 04/04/2017 20:37

Thank you wine

I am very impressed . Do you remember when it became to feel slightly less torturous ? Wink

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wineusuallyhelps · 04/04/2017 15:43

Just gatecrashing to say I spent 20 years saying I "can't run" or "I've got the wrong body type for it". Trying every couple of years and failing. I'd never been fit.

Suffice to say, couch to 5k led to a half marathon. I'm still amazed, as I am I inherently lazy about physical stuff. It changed something in me.

You CAN do this. Well done to you all Grin

TheConstantCakeEater · 04/04/2017 15:37

*the breathing gets easier obviously ffs

TheConstantCakeEater · 04/04/2017 15:36

Also think it gets easier but boy my legs aren't finding it easier! Going out tonight for attempt 2 at 25 minutes. Need to do that 3x or so and then see if I can go to 28!

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Howlongtillbedtime · 04/04/2017 08:24

It just seems to get better the more you do . I still don't find it easy by any stretch but a lot easier than at the start .

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Pinkvici22 · 04/04/2017 08:11

Hi howlong

I am enjoying it in a weird way...and I feel quite motivated to stick to it. How did you get over the breathing issues? Or did it just happen?

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Howlongtillbedtime · 04/04/2017 06:49

The more the merrier pink

I was like that in the beginning and now it is generally my legs that give up Grin

Are you enjoying it ( in a weird way at least)

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Pinkvici22 · 03/04/2017 21:46

Sorry to gate crash....I've just done W3 R1. I'm finding it okay (for someone who's never run!), but I struggle to breath. My legs feel like they could go on, but my chest feels tight.

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Howlongtillbedtime · 03/04/2017 17:02

Wk5 r2 done Grin

About bloody time to be fair !

Not sure what day I will brave the 20 mins ........ It might have to wait until Friday .

Good luck tomorrow and hurrah for FIL .

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TheConstantCakeEater · 03/04/2017 15:50
Grin

I will be going out tomorrow as FIL let us know this morning he's stopping over tonight good excuse, I'm shattered

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Howlongtillbedtime · 02/04/2017 21:43

Exactly ! If I say it quickly then it all makes sense and all will be well .

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TheConstantCakeEater · 02/04/2017 21:29

There you go then!

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Howlongtillbedtime · 02/04/2017 21:15

I do know the route (ish) that is a good idea though to go round it .

Thankfully ( and annoyingly) my dh is a proper runner so can come with me and go round the route. I think they would help .
It's only 4 miles down the road .

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TheConstantCakeEater · 02/04/2017 21:02

5 weeks is plenty if you get out 3x a week doing the programme you'd be doing 30 minutes wouldn't you?

Do you know the route? Is it flat? I've found 5 minutes up hill last night nearly killed me!

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Howlongtillbedtime · 02/04/2017 20:38

It's the 8th May !

I've got ages right ? Shock

Yes I can walk it but I will be a bit grumpy if I don't at least manage 40 mins . I do however need to get over my nonsense of never running in public before that ...............

I am such a div Blush

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TheConstantCakeEater · 02/04/2017 20:31

Well worst case scenario you can walk 5K can't you? Grin

Is it at the start or the end of May i.e. how many weeks have you got left?

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Howlongtillbedtime · 02/04/2017 19:58

That's better than me !

I have had the email confirmation for my 5k in May !

Aaaaarrrrrggggghhhhhh .

WineWineWine

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TheConstantCakeEater · 01/04/2017 21:47

It's taken since October to get past week 5! Blush