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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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dancemom · 14/04/2020 20:43

@pinkrocker there may have been some bribery involved ...

pinkrocker · 14/04/2020 20:40

@dancemom if I could get my 14yr old DD off the sofa I'd love her to join, not a chance though

choc27 · 14/04/2020 20:19

@Mumista I definitely will not be running 5k by the end of week 9! I'll be lucky to be doing 3k. I am a bit slow.... 😂

Greenmum2019 · 14/04/2020 19:53

@thisisreallyfunny
Just did it and it felt really good. Not as bad as the first.
Yep.... Thursday it is!! Check back in before and after xx

thisisreallyfunny · 14/04/2020 19:30

@Greenmum2019 How was your second run..? I felt it today but completed it!! W1R3 on Thursday... 🤞🏼

dancemom · 14/04/2020 18:23

@pinkrocker I have been taking dd14 with me, shocked at both her dedication and her progress!

I'm on week 7 run 2 and loving it! Won't make a full 5K in 30 minutes though 🙌🏼

pinkrocker · 14/04/2020 17:45

@JonHammisMyJamm thank you. Will go have a look.
Do you think taking DS is a good thing? He's 12.

JonHammIsMyJamm · 14/04/2020 17:26

I’ve got the Fitness22 one from the AppStore on Apple, @pinkrocker, but there are loads and a lot of people swear by the PHE one (called One You Couch To 5k on the AppStore). The PHE one has all the of the celebrity motivational coaches on it.

Mine has a motivational voice on it too but I have it switched off as I find it distracting and have found disconcerting in the past if I’m having a tough run (being told I’m ‘doing great and half way there!’ when I’m nearly dead with exhaustion is less than motivational!).

Mumista · 14/04/2020 16:48

W6 R1 done. I certainly won't be reaching 5km when I finally run for 30 mins though!

pinkrocker · 14/04/2020 16:41

Can I join you? DS and I went for a little jog this afternoon. It wasn't bad at all, we managed 1.3 miles (mainly flat!) and I absolutely need fresh air at the moment.
Which is the best app to get?

choc27 · 14/04/2020 11:33

W5 R1 done yesterday. It felt good! Looking forward to this week although it looks scary!

JonHammIsMyJamm · 14/04/2020 11:25

Well, you know, your version of a sprint Wink

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resipsa · 14/04/2020 11:12

But the idea of a sprint made me laugh 😂

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resipsa · 14/04/2020 11:12

@Spanielsanddaughters
I hadn't thought of reusing the last one. It's a good idea! Will also check out the other ones mentioned.
Thanks @JonHammIsMyJamm

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JonHammIsMyJamm · 14/04/2020 10:21

If you want to improve your 5k speed but haven’t got another app, you can use the week 1 runs as sprint intervals.

JonHammIsMyJamm · 14/04/2020 10:19

Sorry, @resipsa

JonHammIsMyJamm · 14/04/2020 10:19

Hi all Smile. I started c25k on Sunday. I’ve just done w1r2 (3.03km), I’ve got a treadmill so I’m doing it on that with a 2% incline (which is what is suggested to replicate road running as closely as possible).

I’m using my treadmill because I’ve got a dog so my outside exercise slot is allotted to him.

@resispa, there are loads of continuation programmes. There are c210k, half marathon and full marathon programmes. Or if you want to stick at 5k there are apps to improve your 5k speed through intervals (fartleks). I used to run but have had a long break, hence the treadmill.

Spanielsanddaughters · 14/04/2020 09:03

Well done at @resipsa. Yes the cold wind was a bit bracing... took me by surprise.

Also interested in a follow on. Although I might just keep using the last run on the app.

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resipsa · 13/04/2020 22:25

Hi everyone. Lots of new joiners. Great 😁. I did W6R1 today. Didn't love it but think that was the cold wind at 6.30am. It was a bit miserable to run against. Hoping it'll be warmer come Weds for R2.
For anyone who has completed the initial programme, is there a similar and good follow on one? I like the idea of someone telling me what to do and when. Left to my own devices, I might just stop and walk too early...

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TheABC · 13/04/2020 18:35

Congratulations to everyone who has started or continued! 🎉

I am on W4 R11 and just got to the point of running through the pauses as it's frankly easier to keep going than to slow down. Thank you for the Strava tip: I will try it out for the next run.

CeibaTree · 13/04/2020 18:31

I listened to Audible for the first time today & I really enjoyed listening to it while running.
This is my 3rd attempt at C25K (the other two were scuppered by pregnancies), and I am finding it so much easier this time and the only difference is I'm listening to audio books rather than music :)

Runningonempty84 · 13/04/2020 18:27

I wouldn't be messing around with Fitbit or mapometer - Strava is much more user-friendly IME. You can run it on your phone, but works better if you get a running watch (recommend Garmin) and sync it from there Smile

RonBurgundyspanpipe · 13/04/2020 18:27

Thanks Chankly, I'll have a look at that website. Think it will be good when I get further through. Right now I'm just wondering how far I'm getting.

HappyLemonSadLemon · 13/04/2020 18:25

HI everyone, can I join in pls? I have been doing C25K on and off for a while now and I never seem to get beyond week 3 or 4, either because of injury or lack of stamina / getting over-faced by the week 5 runs.

I've just completed week 3 today by accident! I went out with the dog to do W3R2 and thought it was warmer than it was and intended to continue walking for 30 minutes after the run but I got too cold so I just thought I'd have a go at doing W3R3 to keep warm. Managed it fine, so I think I'll move onto week 4 on Wednesday.

I really hope that I manage to get through it all. I did once before (10 years ago) and the MN thread at the time was a huge support.

There are some really good tips on this thread - thank you for those. I think the key one is to not be too hard on ourselves if we find a run hard.

Gotanewusernamenow · 13/04/2020 18:07

Oh, I wish I could carry on running.
I only started a few weeks ago and had to stop last week as my knees are quite sore.
Does anyone know what this could be?

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