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C25k / couch to 5k - Spring 2019 new starters. All welcome!

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C25kTrier · 29/03/2019 15:11

Hello to anyone who wants to join me over here Smile

A few of us tagged onto the end of the new year/new you c25k gang but they were already at the end or had finished and so perhaps it is best for us to have a new one to discuss our newbie woes, aches and pains?

I’m at the beginning of week 3. Just been out again today, I should’ve done W3R2 but repeated w3r1 instead as I wasn’t comfortable last time, I think I took it too fast. Plus, it is ruddy boiling here today! It went much better and i’ll move on to w3r2 on Sunday.

Please join me, say hi and let us know where you are on the programme and update us on how you’re finding it.

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BestIsWest · 09/11/2019 09:48

Well done 4eyes

FourEyesGood · 09/11/2019 08:44

Had to post because I’m feeling SO pleased with myself! Just done w9r2. The first 10 mins were horrendous and I thought my fingers might drop off with cold, but I got into it and kept going past the end so that I could make it to 5k (I seem to be pretty slow; I usually only get to around 4k in the session). It took me just under 37 minutes.

I started C25K at the start of August and I’m so close to end now! Shock

MotherOfSoupDragons · 04/11/2019 22:38

Grin. Reached 30 mins at the end of July but have had this tendon thing on and off since. Am losing hope that I can keep it up tbh.

BestIsWest · 04/11/2019 21:04

We’ll get there Mother. We’ve come too far to give up ( I feel a song coming on)

MotherOfSoupDragons · 04/11/2019 20:54

I'm still trying to progress past graduation. Tendon still pesky but did 30 mins ok on Friday then came down with a UTI. Hope to try again on Thursday, fingers crossed.

BestIsWest · 04/11/2019 17:13

Anyone else still doin this? Had 10 days off but just did Week 7 r1.

BloggersBlog · 24/10/2019 21:43

Gorgeous picture @BestIsWest!!

idsisatwat · 24/10/2019 20:55

That’s beautiful BestIsWest
I did W6r1 earlier today, haven’t ran since Friday (the 20 min), I managed, but my legs were so tired! And I’m very slow, I can walk quicker! Any tips to stop my legs feeling so tired?

BestIsWest · 24/10/2019 17:27

I was rewarded by this view though

C25k / couch to 5k - Spring 2019 new starters. All welcome!
BestIsWest · 24/10/2019 17:26

Blooming dogs!

W6R3 done. A bit of a slog and I was on the verge of giving up more than once but it is definitely mind over matter.

BloggersBlog · 21/10/2019 20:44

Did W6R2 today was going well until a flipping dog was let loose and came at me growling and barking - owner shouting uselessly for it to come back Angry so I lost a couple of mins. Funny really how small things get really annoying when you are "in the zone" Grin So will repeat it again with hopefully no dog to distract me!

MotherOfSoupDragons · 18/10/2019 16:41

I know Best, I love it 😭

BestIsWest · 18/10/2019 11:48

Oh no mother it’s so bloody annoying. I have plantar fasciitis and worrying that I shouldn’t be running but really really don’t want to give up.
I never thought I’d enjoy it but it does make me feel alive.

MotherOfSoupDragons · 17/10/2019 10:05

Well my bloody tendon is playing up again. Seems to happen when I have done a couple of successive 30 min runs, when I also introduce a hill. So it's either the time or the hill. Will go back to 20 mins (AGAIN, aaargh) on the flat and take it from there, dammit. Resting the damn thing today.

notnowdennis · 16/10/2019 22:20

Thank you @runningonempty24. I found a cracking pair of Salomon’s in the sale and my routes are through a national park so I hope a good investment.

I feel a bit weak... I repeated week 5 run 2 to avoid the 20 min scary run!

On the good side... I kicked arse and ran it faster and stronger. No more wussing our tomorrow. I will do it!

Runningonempty84 · 16/10/2019 22:12

@notnowdennis You really don't need trail shoes unless you're running in thick mud or bog. I do 80% or so of my runs on trail, but stick to a road shoe; usually Brooks Ghost or Nike Pegasus.
My trail/fell shoes I save for serious off-road stuff.
Road shoes tend to be more versatile and more cushioned, which is especially useful if you're new to running and more prone to injury.

heidipi · 16/10/2019 21:35

Hello! Can I join? I'm up to w4r2 and not bad so far but wary of what's coming in the next couple of weeks! Turned 50 in Aug and decided I need to get fitter but hard to find time which is what made me go for c25k, the fact that I'm out and back home in 30 mins is a big part of the appeal! First daytime run tomorrow - may even do school drop off in my clobber (sorry kids!).

BestIsWest · 15/10/2019 16:58

Just did W5R3. Can’t believe I managed the full 20 minutes. I won’t pretend it was easy but I did it!

Alwayscheerful · 13/10/2019 21:06

Can I join you please I started walking at park run 32 weeks ago and progressed from 48 minutes to 35 minutes running. I only run at park run once a week but I am a good walker.

I would like to improve or train for something else I am 50+ what do you recommend please?

BloggersBlog · 12/10/2019 20:40

Thank you @MotherOfSoupDragons have rested it again today and stuffed my face hopefully back to it tomorrow!

MotherOfSoupDragons · 12/10/2019 12:04

I think you should rest it I'm afraid. Ice pack and ibuprofen until it feels normal #notanexpert

BloggersBlog · 11/10/2019 19:57

Seem to have hurt my knee from yesterday's run Sad am a bit worried it may be the start of something. If anyone has any tips on what to do I would be grateful. It feels hot to the touch, not terribly but bit and like it needs to be snapped back but it isnt out of joint. Sorry, probably a rubbish description lol but any advice appreciated!

BestIsWest · 11/10/2019 19:40

I tried running on the treadmill again, hated it and gave up. Running outside is much less boring. At the moment I run in a small local park that runs along the edge of an estuary. It’s bleak and beautiful and I’m already dreading the nights getting darker.

notnowdennis · 11/10/2019 16:50

Thanks BloggersBlog! I think I may be hiding too!

My run speed is woeful... dog walkers move aside all the time and then... wait....wait...wait until I pass!

Pandaintheporridge · 11/10/2019 10:28

Ok. A woman in her 70s was on a treadmill next to me today and her walking speed was faster than my fastest running speed.
I was Shock and Blush

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