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Otistheowl · 01/04/2018 17:12

I'm a complete beginnen, starting tomorrow, anyone want to join me?
The goal is fitness, although weight loss would be an added bonus.
I've a young family so time and motivation are my biggest obstacles but am determined.
Join me!

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TeaAndBisquits · 02/04/2018 14:35

Hello all. I did my very first C25k run today in the drizzle. It was tough going but I feel much better for it.

I'm planning my next run on Wednesday after work.

MagicJay · 02/04/2018 12:52

Just did my W1R1. It was raining quite hard which actually was rather lovely. I'm using the One You C25K app, also using Michael Johnson. I've tried others in the past but have found they don't work very well if I have music playing and I couldn't here by cues to run / walk.

Get out there everyone! The anticipation of doing it is so much worse than actually doing it.

Luuby86 · 02/04/2018 12:41

No real tips from me as I'm only at the start of week, and still trying not to collapse each time. I would perhaps say to not try and run to fast, slowly enough that you can still hold a conversation. I've been using the NHS app, with Michael Johnson for company!

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Otistheowl · 02/04/2018 10:38

Morning all.
Anyone gotten out yet? It's bucketing down here so am watching for q break in the rain. OH is home so have relative flexibility.
Lola I downloaded a free app, it's zenlabs, an orange logo. Not sure how good it is yet!

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MagicJay · 02/04/2018 09:23

The last time I did it I was on a Mumsnet C25K thread and it helped so much! I would repeat weeks as well so it took longer than the 9 weeks. I remember that the 20minute run in week 5 completely eluded me, so after three weeks of trying I just moved onto week 6 which was back to the intervals! Got there in the end though.

MagicJay · 02/04/2018 09:20

Yes I'll start today!

LolaTheDarkdestroyer · 01/04/2018 22:54

What is the best app? Starting this but confused by all the different apps!

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Otistheowl · 01/04/2018 22:04

Hi Pennina and LIZS
Welcome aboard!
Are you all recovered after the appendicitis Pennina?
I'd say I'll have to repeat the first week a couple of times! I'm looking at tBis week as an easing in period, figuring out when i'll fit it in etc.
Great that your dd will do it with you LIZS

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LIZS · 01/04/2018 21:48

Dd has promised to do it alongside me. Got 4 weeks in last time iirc then my knee got sore. Intend to start next weekend.

Pennina · 01/04/2018 21:44

Yes!! I'm in. I'm a rather unfit 53 yo. Also overweight. Teenage kids. I got up to a 5 min run - week 5 I think but then got appendicitis then it was Xmas then I just lost it. So, v up for starting again nw when kids back at skl. Last time I found I had to repeat runs a bit though

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Otistheowl · 01/04/2018 21:35

Sounds great Luuby , well done on finishing week 1. Any tips for getting started?

Absolutely Magic, it'd be great to have someone to do it with! Will you start tomorrow too?

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MagicJay · 01/04/2018 18:59

Can I join you? I did it once before but can run anywhere these days. Would love to get into it again.

Luuby86 · 01/04/2018 18:50

Good luck with it. I've just finished week 1 today. I can actually run 5k in the gym on the treadmill but cannot run outside for toffee, so decided to follow C25K outside. Was lovely being out at 08:50 this one in the fresh air, really looking forward to week 2 now!

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