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Couch to 5K - Run 1 done...

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resipsa · 13/03/2020 13:41

I did my first 'run' today. Think I'm going to need help to go all the way to week 9 but determined to do it before I hit the big 50. Anyone else started this week? Fancy a support thread? Couldn't see an active recent one.

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JonHammIsMyJamm · 08/05/2020 12:57

Wooohoo @RonBurgundyspanpipe. Go you!

RonBurgundyspanpipe · 08/05/2020 12:55

W6r3 done, I'm officially a runner!!!!GrinGrinGrin

4.1km and looking at a 45 minute 5k if I can keep the pace.

JonHammIsMyJamm · 08/05/2020 12:28

5/1 done today. Felt really good so I kept running for the cool down and tacked an extra 5mins walk onto the end to make up for it.

Well done everyone!

mama4321 · 08/05/2020 12:25

Thank you @CeibaTree . Glad yours went well too . It is an amazing feeling. Here's to Week 8
Grin Grin

mama4321 · 08/05/2020 12:24

Nor can I! @choc27 Just shows what is possible when you don't know how the time is going! I definitely need to work on not thinking about the running just enjoying the countryside and my audiobook.

CeibaTree · 08/05/2020 11:37

@mama4321 Great work, I'm glad this one went better than the last one :) I did week 7 run 3 this morning too. It's definitely getting easier to run without stopping. Annoyingly I had to stop briefly after about 10 mins to tie my shoe lace, so added on a couple of minutes.
Have a good long weekend everyone :)

moita · 08/05/2020 11:29

Well done @mama4321.

W3 R3 done this morning. Got it done before it got too warm.

But nervous about starting W4 next week.

choc27 · 08/05/2020 10:35

@mama4321 glad it went well! Can't believe you actually did 30 mins though!!

mama4321 · 08/05/2020 10:21

I ran W7R3 today and it was so much better than the last run - I was obviously having an off day. I managed to pause the app by mistake, so after realising and restarting it I ended up running for 30 minutes, and it was fine. Still under 4km though, but I am happy enough with that. 2 more weeks to get to 30mins properly, and hopefully speed up a bit. Thank you @choc27 for your encouragement. Hope you have a good start to W8. I won't be running again until Monday. Happy weekend running to everyone else.

BekindStayhome · 07/05/2020 22:23

That's interesting, I get sore shins on the first run or two and then it seems to get better. I was thinking it was because I was tense at the beginning. I'll try and focus on where I land tomorrow.

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resipsa · 07/05/2020 22:19

@ChanklyBore
The gear is the best bit. Try Sportshoes.com and Asics Outlet!

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GuyFawkesDay · 07/05/2020 22:07

The Japanese Niko Niko chap is all about the midfoot strike.

ChristmasTree999 · 07/05/2020 22:01

Thank you - I’ll try and change it up a bit and see if that helps. I’m willing to try any suggestions!

ChanklyBore · 07/05/2020 21:49

ChristmasTree - it’s probably because you are landing on your heels. Can you aim for landing more mid foot? I thought that landing on your heel increased the impact.

Look, there is me acting like I know anything at all about running.

ChanklyBore · 07/05/2020 21:45

Welcome everybody new and well done on all the runs.

Week 5 run 3 for me today. The dreaded one! (Anyone on week 2, don’t look)

I stole a march on it two days ago because it was stressing me out so I’d already done the time but I pushed it to 25 mins today. Distance and speed were pants. But I ran for 25 minutes! And I guess, week six goes back into intervals? I’m enjoying this all so much more than I thought I would.

Thinking about investing in some running ‘gear’ which I guess I means I’m aiming to carry this on? Eek.

OhTheseSummerNiiiiights · 07/05/2020 21:03

Thank you for the welcome!

Think I might re-do Wk3. Having to stop would be such a let down.

So impressed by those of you up at Wk 7 and 8! Keep it going!

ChristmasTree999 · 07/05/2020 17:49

Hi everyone Smile can I ask you all about sore shins? Did anyone else suffer at the beginning and did it go away? Just at the start of c25k and shins so sore on this mornings run that I had trouble keeping up the brisk walking parts. My fitness levels are pretty good and I’m wearing proper trainers/putting my heel down first. It’s so frustrating- any ideas?

choc27 · 07/05/2020 17:41

@RonBurgundyspanpipe I struggled with the 1st 25 min run, I had to slow right down in the middle (on treadmill so know my speed!), the second one was a bit better and honestly can't wait for 28 mins now!

RonBurgundyspanpipe · 07/05/2020 16:52

Well done @choc27, w6r3 tomorrow and a little apprehensive about 25 minutes. This is giving me some hope.

Borgonzola · 07/05/2020 16:38

I've just finished week 2 Smile this is very inspiring Thanks

choc27 · 07/05/2020 16:37

Honestly @mama4321 I was so excited afterwards because I felt good and could have kept running! Glad it spurs you on, hope its a good one for you too!

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resipsa · 07/05/2020 16:15

So pleased to see everyone's progress. Did my 3rd 5K of the week today. It was a beautiful morning Smile.

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mama4321 · 07/05/2020 15:42

@choc27 Well done on W7R3. I am glad you enjoyed it. Your enthusiasm somehow makes me feel much more positive about doing it tomorrow, after not enjoying the last one. Grin

choc27 · 07/05/2020 14:04

W7r3 completed and was my best run! I felt really good and even sped up at the end. Its the first time I've ever felt good after a run. Bring on week 8!

Baseline2815 · 07/05/2020 08:48

Week 9 is the next run.

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