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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 · 17/03/2020 22:18

Wow, week 4. Commitment! Well done.
My 9 year old has decided to join me. She barely panted let alone broke a 😓. Getting out to the park for 30 mins will keep me sane, I hope.

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Spanielsanddaughters · 16/03/2020 14:22

I was hoping to find a thread! I’ve actually done wk 4, r1 but hoping you will still accept me Grin

How fast do you go? At some points I feel like walking would be faster but it’s still harder work jogging.

I wasn’t going to do a “run” (really slow jog) today as did Saturday and Sunday, but I thought I’d see how far I would go, I did 8.5minutes pushing the pram.

A few weeks ago 90 seconds was hard work so hope that gives some inspiration!
Still can’t imagine being able to go for 20 mins straight!

StSaulOfSnacks · 16/03/2020 13:57

It was fine.

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resipsa · 16/03/2020 11:38

How was it? Not sure I'll last for 90 seconds!!!

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StSaulOfSnacks · 16/03/2020 10:23

Well done. I just did week 2 run 1. It was beautiful out there this morning.

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resipsa · 15/03/2020 18:45

Smile. I wait until later. Run 2 done ✅.

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StSaulOfSnacks · 15/03/2020 09:04

I've just restarted and have finished week 1. I finished the whole programme and was running 5Ks but then hurt my back so have been out of action for a while. Am going to see how much running my back can tolerate. I missed it so much and would rather do just a little bit than none at all. And I love running in the rain. Just wear a peaked cap.

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resipsa · 15/03/2020 08:38

Hi everyone! I didn't see the replies until today. Glad there is something else to talk about than, well, the state of the nation.
I was contemplating run 2 now but it's started to rain and I just don't have the will to go out in it so might defer until tomorrow.

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jimmychooing · 13/03/2020 21:58

I completed week 1 run 3 todaySmile hoping I can keep it up!

LuckyLickitung · 13/03/2020 21:21

Congratulations. It's the toughest run done. Not that there won't be challenges on the way, but deciding to get out there and following through with it is a big step Smile

jeaux90 · 13/03/2020 18:00

I'm using this to get back into running after an injury. I love that you can play music and it cuts in periodically with instructions.

I'm trying to find a decent resistance band work out or Pilates online to go with it to tone up.

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