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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 · 26/04/2020 10:22

w3r1 done Smile

Has DH built weekends in as rest days for you, @happytobemrsg?

CeibaTree · 26/04/2020 09:35

Week 5 run 3 done! Managed the 20 mins really easily which I was not expecting at all :) Although I really wasn't going very fast, and only covered 3k. Have a lovely sunday everyone!

BlahBlahLand · 25/04/2020 17:42

I meant to write W5

BlahBlahLand · 25/04/2020 17:42

I've done W3R2 three times, I'm summoning up the courage to do R3 which is 20 minutes of running. Hopefully tomorrow then onto the dreaded W6.

spacepoppers · 25/04/2020 16:07

Wk 1 R1 done today. Took DD13 with me too, she left me for dust! My legs are really aching, but I'm so motivated to do this. I'm determined to come out of this lockdown stronger, fitter and with a more positive mindset 🙌🏻

Baseline2815 · 25/04/2020 12:18

W6R3 done. Felt like dying during that final uphill, and I'm sure that I was 'running' so slowly at one point that I may have gone in reverse. And now I have 3 more runs of the exact same thing to improve the pace. 😬

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resipsa · 25/04/2020 07:01

Morning all. W8R2 done. 5.6K inc warm up walk but not cool down. We're getting there! Keep going and have good weekends!

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newbiefrugalgal · 25/04/2020 03:19

Started w1r1
Early days Grin

sulkysukey · 24/04/2020 22:13

@CeibaTree I'm aiming for similar time on Sun but with 3 kids (youngest 11 weeks) I have to grab the moment whenever it arises! Bring it on!

CeibaTree · 24/04/2020 19:54

@sulkysukey ah excellent - I'm going on Sunday too, what time do you think you'll do it? I'm going to try to head out sometime between 8-9am. Good luck, I'm stiIl not convinced I can do a 20 run, but we shall see :)

MintToBee · 24/04/2020 19:29

Elk. Starting W3 D1 tomorrow. I am finding it very tough!

sulkysukey · 24/04/2020 18:29

@CeibaTree I'm at the same stage as you! Loved my W5R2 today - even saved a bit of energy for the end. But still worried about W5R3... I'm going to do it on Sunday 🤞

ChanklyBore · 24/04/2020 17:53

I wasn’t due to go until tomorrow but I actively wanted to go for a “run” today - so I did. Not sure what that’s about. But I have officially finished week three. It seems to have gone really fast! Week four run one on Sunday, I think. I will be having a little celebrating on the day I run for thirty minutes without stopping !

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resipsa · 24/04/2020 15:04

@CeibaTree
Makes you feel you could call yourself a 'runner' without an inward cringe 😂

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CeibaTree · 24/04/2020 14:41

@resipsa I feel the same - it's not about the distance for me but the stamina of (hopefully!) being able to run for 30 mins :)

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resipsa · 24/04/2020 13:53

@dancemom
Congratulations! My pace is 7 mins so no way will I get to 5K in Week 9 but I'll be happy with doing 30 mins 😁

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titsbumfannythelot · 24/04/2020 11:01

Just completed week 2. Going to enjoy the sunshine now.

Sorry about your mum @HappyLemonSadLemon hope you and yours are all doing ok.

Have a lovely weekend all Smile

dancemom · 24/04/2020 10:59

Started Week 9 today, if anything my pace has slowed slightly but I'm running for a full 30 minutes so I'm happy with that. Not going to manage 5K in 30 minutes though!

CeibaTree · 24/04/2020 10:35

W5 R2 this morning, I was amazed that I managed 2 x 8 minute runs when just a couple of weeks ago I was so happy that I could run for 3 minutes!

I'm glad you managed to get out for a run HappyLemonSadLemon

Have a great day everyone :)

GuyFawkesDay · 24/04/2020 09:42

Flowers @HappyLemonSadLemon I'm sorry to hear about your mum xx

W2R1 done and it was.....fine. was bit concerned but finished with definite spare

ChanklyBore · 23/04/2020 23:19

Well done all today’s runners! Especially those finding it challenging in different ways.

Props to you, SadLemon - I always run without music and I know I’m running well when I can think about something else other than the actual effort. Don’t destroy yourself though - the pain doesn’t fix it, it’s just a distraction.

Week 3 run 2 completed today. I need to take my own advice as I didn’t want to stop at the three minute mark so extended my final run to six minutes. But I was happy chugging away so I didn’t think it would hurt Blush I did my proper five minute wind down.

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resipsa · 23/04/2020 22:55

@HappyLemonSadLemon
Glad you found it useful Thanks

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HappyLemonSadLemon · 23/04/2020 22:01

Thank you all for your condolences. Very lovely of you all.

So I did get out for a run today as I needed to get out of the house just to get some perspective more than anything else. I chose to run without music just so I could process everything that has gone in this week. Turns out that it clearly made me run faster because at the end I was completely destroyed by it (w4r4 - been repeating). Need to check the data my Fitbit to see if I did but can't be arsed right now. I got out and ran which is the main thing. #winning 💪

ememem84 · 23/04/2020 20:44

week three run 1 done. i never ever thought three weeks ago i could run for 3 minutes without stopping. but i did it. proper feeling of achievement today!

no running tomorrow - might take ds for a walk though. next run on Sunday morning. Riding on Saturday so getting my cardio then.

keep up the good work guys!

HappyStripper · 23/04/2020 20:21

Didn’t run yesterday or today as I live in Texas and woke up too late in the day so it was too hot to even go for a walk never mind a run. Lockdown has been messing with my sleep schedule but I’m gonna try to wake up early enough tomorrow. Did do a 15 minute walk up and down the stairs though, thinking I may need a treadmill.

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