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Couch to 5km newbies

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MistySkiesAfterRain · 17/04/2022 20:16

I'm redoing the NHS Couch to 5km. Last did 5km in 2016 and most recently have got to Week 4 before losing interest! Not this time. I am going on holiday in 5 weeks and would love to get to week five by then.

Week 1 Run 1 (W1R1) done today. I ran really slowly but it did get easier.

Here is the link for anyone new:
www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/running-and-aerobic-exercises/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/

Recommend the app (my favourite is Jo Whiley).

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MistySkiesAfterRain · 19/04/2022 16:58

@clpsmum, the first one is always the worst.

Mine was better today, W1R2 done.

Apart from not wanting to go and feeling out of breath it was okay!

Mixed up the timings so I think one was even a 90 second run. The heart quickly becomes more efficient in my experience.

I only have the equivalent of one functioning lung, due to a degenerative condition I am under NHS care for, so starting running is always a bit daunting for me. Glad I have started now.

Positives

  • lifted feet more
  • ankles feel stronger
  • breathing was a little easier

See you Thursday!

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clpsmum · 19/04/2022 15:31

Omg didn't realise how unfit I was!!!

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MistySkiesAfterRain · 19/04/2022 14:02

Hi @clpsmum!

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clpsmum · 19/04/2022 06:59

I'm starting today

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MistySkiesAfterRain · 19/04/2022 06:48

Hello! Welcome, I will need all the motivation I can get.

Oh my goodness I have lost so much fitness, I'm not even I can call my W1R1 even 'running'! I console myself with the fact it is always hard to start after a long time. It can only get better!

W1R2 at some point today.

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thirdistheonewiththehairychest · 18/04/2022 17:46

Hello! I'll join you!

I'm also a second-timer, having done C25k in 2013. I did parkrujn reliably for a long time after that but haven't managed to get back into it since having another baby in 2017.

I did W1R1 today and was disappointed with how difficult I found it. I thought it would be a doddle and it wasn't :(

I'm planning on running Mon/Wed/Fri mornings and it will be nice to have someone to keep me accountable!

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