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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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StrugglingThrough2 · 04/04/2020 20:38

W5R1 completed today, I really ache now. Pleased with myself Grin

CeibaTree · 04/04/2020 20:33

I did week 2 run 1 today. I didn't hate it as much as I thought I was going to and I've discovered listening to an audio book rather than music helps me to not focus on any discomfort :)

Spanielsanddaughters · 04/04/2020 19:49

Completed week 5 today yay.
Set out unsure if I’d manage as was a bit over zealous doing squat jumps on Thursday and still had rather sore legs!
Super pleased managed to complete and it felt fine!
Start week 6 on Monday! Eek.

Veronicat · 04/04/2020 19:30

Week 2 day 2 complete. I actually carried it on and ended up doing 4.3k all in. 🏃‍♀️👟

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resipsa · 04/04/2020 18:05

I’m old (50’s) and unfit but to my utter surprise I’m really enjoying it. It’s a great thing to do during this horrible stressful time. Actually wish it was a run day today.

50s is not old (guess what big birthday I have to come in September Wink). I agree about the rest, though. When you're doing it, getting to the end is all you think about! And I go early so enjoy the peace (and not having to dodge other people).

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happytobemrsg · 04/04/2020 14:45

I’m the same @Aurignacian. I hate exercising but I’m really enjoying this!

picklemewalnuts · 04/04/2020 14:03

@mumista, I make a walking motion on the trampette, then take a wide stance either bounce or hop from foot to foot for the run.

It's really hard on the calves, so I halfway through I tended to get off and walk on the spot for the walks. But I'm right at the start, so may be able to manage the whole on the trampette next time.

It's harder in some ways.

RollingDog · 04/04/2020 13:20

I'm starting week 3 tomorrow. Determined to get through it. I always come a cropper at week 5.

Aurignacian · 04/04/2020 12:52

Hello, can I join in?

I’m did W2 run 1 yesterday. I’m doing it with my teenage son who is a couple of runs ahead of me. I’m old (50’s) and unfit but to my utter surprise I’m really enjoying it. It’s a great thing to do during this horrible stressful time. Actually wish it was a run day today.

Mumista · 04/04/2020 12:04

W3R3 done - W4 I'm coming for you!

I did weeks 1 and 2 without a day break between runs, but W3 has been more spaced out - busy with work and then it rained. Will start Week 4 tomorrow and see how it goes in terms of breaks.

How do you do it on the trampette? This could be useful if we get further restrictions as I can boot the kids off the trampoline.

picklemewalnuts · 04/04/2020 08:41

@Addler I'm using a trampette- much easier on the joints. Maybe you could try that?

LittleBird74 · 03/04/2020 21:12

W5R3 done today Grin hard work but it was ok. Pleased I managed it!

happytobemrsg · 03/04/2020 16:57

Even though I miss not doing a run on my days off, my body thanks me for it! I applaud anyone who can do it daily!

dancemom · 03/04/2020 16:46

@resipsa yes!
We are doing it without the day rest in between so far but week 4 has been tough so I'm not sure we can keep up this pace with week 5

happytobemrsg · 03/04/2020 16:32

W3 R1 ✔️
I’m so proud of myself! Can’t believe I ran for 3 minutes!! It was HARD but I did it

picklemewalnuts · 03/04/2020 16:06

Wk 1 run 1 done on the trampette. Halfway through I started to get off for the walks, as my calves were killing me.

Let's see what the next day or three bring. 🙈

happytobemrsg · 03/04/2020 14:13

I start week 3 today - wish me luck!

TheABC · 03/04/2020 09:31

@Addler, they are a well-kept secret!

Just search "fitness" or "yoga" or "exercise" - you get the idea.

Addler · 03/04/2020 09:10

@TheABC Thank you, I didn't know Amazon prime had workouts!

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resipsa · 03/04/2020 07:26

W4R2 done. Still hard 😬. Anyone else finding W4 hard? Saw a peacock while I was out 😆.

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dancemom · 02/04/2020 14:29

Wk4 Run 1 completed today 🙌🏼

TheABC · 02/04/2020 14:12

@Addler, take a look on YouTube for low-impact exercise workouts. Amazon also has yoga, pilates and Zumba classes on its Prime channel: you can do the dancing, but step out instead of jumping, to spare your joints.

Congratulations on your weight loss. :-)

ememem84 · 02/04/2020 13:43

W1r2 done at 6am this morning. Felt exhausted going outside at that time. But fairly good now. Next one for me will be Sunday.

Spanielsanddaughters · 02/04/2020 13:36

I think as long as you have a rest day and feel happy enough just go for it.
I skipped a couple runs and did some on consecutive days and all going fine.
Wk 5, r3 tomorrow or Saturday!

CeibaTree · 02/04/2020 13:27

I've finished W1 R3, phew! Do you guys wait for another actual week to start before moving on - I was going to start week 2 on Saturday rather than wait for Monday?

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