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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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resipsa · 07/04/2020 22:52

@Spanielsanddaughters

Which app do you use?

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Aurignacian · 07/04/2020 21:02

Did W2 R2 today. Still enjoying it but have a slight groin niggle

MintToBee · 07/04/2020 20:34

I'm an idiot. I did W2 D2 again by accident 🙈 I'll just skip onto W3 D1 . I'm doing it every other day. I seem to have hurt my knee though. It's fine when I get into the running but by god I'm limping the rest of the time. I really hope I haven't done something to it. It's a constant pain on the side of it.

happytobemrsg · 07/04/2020 19:49

DH has just designed a full body workout for me to do on the days I’m not running (he’s a PT). I’ll be unrecognisable by the end of isolation 😂

Spanielsanddaughters · 07/04/2020 18:54

I’ve just looked at the nhs c25k runs and they are definitely different to what my app says!
I have no idea what is right, I agree 5 to 20 seems like a huge jump! But the advice of pace and breathing is definitely sound advice.

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resipsa · 07/04/2020 11:52

Honestly. If you can run for 5 minutes, you can easily run for 20.

I will have to take your word for that until the weekend Grin

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dancemom · 07/04/2020 11:45

Week 5 Run 2 done today, first 8 minute run was okay, second one was tough!

But we are still going and still doing 6 runs per week although with tomorrow's 20 minute run that may end that 😆

Well done to everyone who is getting out there and doing it 🙌🏼

Runningonempty84 · 07/04/2020 09:58

5 to 20 isn't the big jump you think it is. Honestly. If you can run for 5 minutes, you can easily run for 20. You just have to slow down, get into a rhythm, remember to breathe steadily, and keep chugging along. There may not even be that much difference in pace, at this point, between your running segments and your walking segments. If you're out of breath, you're going too fast.

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resipsa · 07/04/2020 08:28

Just noticed that on W5R3, I'm supposed to run for 20 mins. How the hell do you go from 5 to 20 in 1 week? Help 😁

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resipsa · 07/04/2020 07:36

W5R1 done - easier than I feared! Police closed the park as I was leaving though ☹️.

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resipsa · 06/04/2020 19:03

W*as supposed to do 6.1 today but felt fine so didn’t take a break and jogged for 20mins straight so have bypassed into week 7!
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Wow! I'm doing W5R1 tomorrow so where you were last week and the idea of 20 mins is still untenable!!! Good for you.

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Spanielsanddaughters · 06/04/2020 14:40

Not sure how it happened!
But proof it works, I found 30seconds hard work in January.

There’s hope for everyone. I’m currently hovering around 16st too so don’t let being overweight put you off either!

happytobemrsg · 06/04/2020 14:08

I’m in awe @Spanielsanddaughters

Spanielsanddaughters · 06/04/2020 13:10

Was supposed to do 6.1 today but felt fine so didn’t take a break and jogged for 20mins straight so have bypassed into week 7!

Goostacean · 05/04/2020 18:12

Just did W1R1! Decided there’s no time like the present, dusted off my gear and left DH with the children. Took it very easy but finished it all and enjoyed being alone (well, apart from my family at least- my route was packed...) in the sun. Good luck everyone!

Yogawoogie · 05/04/2020 16:51

I didn’t start after posting the other day but started today. I think the thought of exercise being banned spurred me on. I listened to a pod cast which helped.
I saw a cyclist and a dog walker. The few people I’ve seen recently while out walking have been super friendly, I think everyone is craving human contact!

Goostacean · 05/04/2020 15:21

@happytobemrsg Yes absolutely, I just want to get out and move a bit, clear my head too. Before lockdown I would have been walking up to 4 miles a day 3 days a week on the nursery run, but now I’m just sedentary (if you exclude bouncing on a yoga ball to get the baby to bloody sleep) and feeling worse for it.

happytobemrsg · 05/04/2020 15:16

Take it easy @Goostacean. I had a c-section 7 months ago & only now feel ok to exercise (though I must admit, I did absolutely nothing before I was pregnant)

happytobemrsg · 05/04/2020 15:14

W3 R2✔️
Whoop! The last 3 minute run was TOUGH

Goostacean · 05/04/2020 14:43

I’ll join you! I used to run 5k quite regularly and was fit enough to basically do it any time I felt like running, in about 30-35mins. Two children later and I can’t get up two flights of stairs without feeling it 🙄 Need to sort myself out but am also worried about my pelvic floor after a difficult birth 4 months ago, so want to take it reeeeally easy. Have just downloaded the app...

morriseysquif · 05/04/2020 12:30

I'm a runner but I've learnt so much from you just reading your posts @MrsTerryPratchett!

happytobemrsg · 05/04/2020 11:05

Oh an audio book is a good shout

I’m doing W3 R2 today & looking forward to it (what has happened to me?!)

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resipsa · 05/04/2020 11:00

I'll be devastated if exercise outdoors is banned. I saw 1 other person when out today.

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resipsa · 05/04/2020 07:03

W4R3 done. Still hard but onwards!
Well done everyone else. We can do this. Our health is more important than ever.

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MrsTerryPratchett · 05/04/2020 00:32

have been having a lot of problems with my knee, it can be very sore when bent/kneeling/up and down stairs etc. Do you think running will negatively affect it?

Hello my lovelies. I was thinking about you running today. I thought I'd drop back and say about pain you run through and pain you don't run through. It's taken me years to work it out. Sharp pain, don't. Any cold/flu symptoms below the neck, don't. Cold symptoms above the neck you can't run (normally but maybe not now!). Muscle pain, run! Stitch, breathe into the stitch, adjust your pace, keep running (and don't eat before runs and hydrate properly with electrolytes). Aches and pains? Are you stretching? Yes, every bloody time. Properly, even if you feel good.

I get a weird nerve problem in my foot. Hurts then goes numb. I now know what to do but before I checked it stopped me.

Oh and decent shoes.

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