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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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chaosisaladder · 21/04/2019 09:34

I’m really struggling with hip pain today - I’m 28 BlushGrin has anyone else had this? I went for a long walk this morning as it’s not a run day for me. I’ve got more ‘get up and go’ at the moment which I’m enjoying

Pardalis · 20/04/2019 21:54

@gorganzolabrie - well done!!!!!

I did W3R3 tonight. Really enjoyed it. Kept running past the end run again. Might repeat tomorrow for the fun of it! Ha ha. I really do enjoy it.
Bluebells are out in the woods - they smell lovely. And I can hear the resident woodpecker every so often.
So funny, I even felt like starting running during the 5 minute brisk walk.
Next week looks tough though. However I'm sure I said that about week 3

randomjuxtaposition · 20/04/2019 21:53

Thanks @chaosisaladder and welcome to the thread. Stick with it. It's really helped lift my mood and I hope it does the same for you.

chaosisaladder · 20/04/2019 21:40

@gorganzolabrie that’s fantastic - congratulations. Just the inspiration that I needed

randomjuxtaposition · 20/04/2019 21:27

@JPduck you'll be fine. I had a break of a week with my dodgy hip. It wasn't long enough to affect my fitness.

JPduck · 20/04/2019 21:12

@gorganzolabrie - I hope it does get easier! I'm having to have an enforced break as hubby is away and no childcare, till wed, fingers crossed the break doesn't have an effect!🤞🏻

randomjuxtaposition · 20/04/2019 21:10

Oops I meant week 5.

gorganzolabrie · 20/04/2019 21:09

Thanks @JPduck. I see you're on run 5. I found that the most challenging. It seemed to get easier after that.

JPduck · 20/04/2019 21:03

Congrats @gorganzolabrie 🍾🍾🍾

gorganzolabrie · 20/04/2019 20:44

Happy Easter everyone. Well I did it! I've just completed w9r3 - a few days later than expected because of a twinge in my hip. It was a beautiful evening to run in and I'm high with endorphins (and achievement obvs).

If A 60 year old with dodgy knees, flat feet and two arthritic big toes (hallux rigidus) can do it, then I know the rest of you can.

chaosisaladder · 20/04/2019 20:25

Hi 👋 can I join?

I’m on week 2 at the moment and all seems to be okay. I find it’s my head that stops me more than anything else - I have to really convince myself that I can do it. I’m doing it to help my mental health (very stressed and anxious at the moment!) but losing weight would be nice too!

JPduck · 20/04/2019 20:05

Love this! 😊👍🏻🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏼‍♂️

C25k / couch to 5k - Spring 2019 new starters. All welcome!
swimmingdory · 20/04/2019 09:51

Well done everyone!
W 1 🏃🏻‍♀️ 3 ✅

JPduck · 20/04/2019 08:44

The health unlocked app is also great for C25K support. 😊 this app has a link from the nhs C25K app at the bottom after each run.

Pardalis · 19/04/2019 19:46

W3R2 completed today. Had 2 days off in-between due to work drama but I managed it. Even kept going for a bit after the last run finished. Need that mental barrier pushed. And it was warm!! Going to run tomorrow and hopefully Sunday.
Have definitely found myself subconsciously eating healthier since I started. Have barely had any chocolate and that's my favourite thing !!

JPduck · 19/04/2019 18:34

OMG I ran non stop for 20 mins today! Wk5 r3.
Boy are my legs achy BUT am sooooo chuffed! ☺️

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm · 18/04/2019 21:10

Wk3 run 1 completed on Monday. All ok actually, but my shins and calf muscles really tightened up as still had a quite long walk to get back home (15 minutes ish). I felt like my tendons were “twanging”. Felt much better after stretching off and having a hot shower. Looking forward to doing Wk3 run 2 tomorrow.

swimmingdory · 18/04/2019 20:42

Run 2 week 1 done ✅

RainbowFox · 18/04/2019 19:55

Well I got a better sleep last night, still wasn't feeling motivated to run but then I got told my life insurance quote was extortionate due to past medical history, which now makes me feel like my death is imminent so I suddenly found the motivation to complete W2R1.

I hadn't ran since Saturday so was worried it was too big a gap and step up but actually it was fine.

JPduck · 18/04/2019 17:48

Thanks @MissingPanda . I think that it's just my stride seems short compared to the brisk walk

MissingPanda · 18/04/2019 08:55

Slow running is practically mandatory when you're starting running. Completing it is the important bit, speed can come later.

Wk2 r1 completed. I enjoyed it, even more so when Jo Whiley said something and I remembered that wk2 only has 6 runs not 8 😂

JPduck · 17/04/2019 21:10

Thanks @MyGastIsFlabbered @BedraggledBlitz & @CurlsandCurves
You've all made me feel soooooo much better 💐💐💐

CurlsandCurves · 17/04/2019 20:57

Rainbowfox sleep deprivation is just the worst. Be kind to yourself, there’s no rush to do this, just work it in when you can.

Yep, I’m definitely a very slow runner! I was one of those people who would see runners plodding along and say what’s the point. But now I’m doing it, I get it. Running is totally different to walking and it’s not about speed. My cardio fitness has improved massively in the few weeks I’ve been doing this. And heart health is a big deal, keeps you alive!

So if I’m shuffling along like a tortoise going through treacle I don’t care 😆

BedraggledBlitz · 17/04/2019 19:22

I'm incredibly slow. I saw a useful YouTube clip about "slow jogging" posted on mumsnet and it was so useful. My previous attempts to run failed cos I went too fast and got a stitch after 10 seconds.

MyGastIsFlabbered · 17/04/2019 19:03

Yes me! I feel like I'm barely moving.