The new couch to 5k thread......

It was as tight as it woudl go, and was the 'heavy duty' version. I just have 'man' shoulders and the seam is right on the wrong place. My mum had the same problem.
I mean, who puts a frigging seam on the top of the shoulder bit anyway

I've got the Shock Absorber in an e cup and it's great - sound like yours wasn't tight enough if they were still moving JackBauer!

God no, the shock absorber was shit. That made my shoulders bleed within 5 minutes as there is a seam right on top of the shoulder strap that rubs as your boobs leap move up and down.
This one does up at the front and has hooks and then a zip. I think one of the hooks is running but it is easily solved with a plaster. At least I can't feel it whereas the shoulder thing made me cry.
(mind you I am an F cup....this might make a difference)

Would you look at this - you skive off for a week and come back and people have taken off running marathons and all sorts

Seriously though - well done to everyone who's making progress, especially JackBauer and your 8 minute runs - I remember feeling like it was a serious achievement managing that run (almost like you're a proper runner!).

Due to extreme laziness and having the in-laws to stay, I managed to avoid going for a run for a whole week so was convinced that I was going to have lost all my abilities in that time - when it came to it I could only manage 23 minutes before I had to come to a gasping wheezing halt (was up to 27 a week ago).

Sorry to hear about your injury Nappy - good luck with your Walk for life (I would stick to walking and focus on getting yourself better!).

Oh sorry, I meant to say

8 minutes! TWICE!

And then when I got home I took off my superduper imported from USA sports bra to discover that it has cut a hole in my nork and they are bleeding. But I don't care!

(I apologise in advance for language)

I ran for 8 minutes today! 8 minutes!!
8 FUCKING MINUTES!!!

Without stopping!!

And then, as I had tried out a new route I realised I was ages away from home, and DH had to leave for work shortly, so after a few minutes walk to cool down, I then ran the rest of the way home, which was another 3 minutes!

(I know I shoulnd't have, but I couldn't walk, it would have taken hours!)

I rule!!!!

Nappy, if you are flat footed have you had ytour trainers fitted properly?
I got mine from Up and Running shop here, they have a RAM (Running Analysis Machine) which showed that I get shin splints as I run on the outside of my feet so my ankles are turning out. They gave me a choice of trainers that had thicker soles on one side to stop it and ta-dah! No shin splints!

Might be worth a try?

But much sympathy about physio. If it makes you feel any better I had a hottie physio when I needed sork on my shoulder. And in teh first session I had to strip to my (greying) bra.
Oh the shame

oh nappy - you're not in liverpool are you? thats where i used to work and they had a bit of a habit of employing young men!!! but dont worry what he thought of your unshaven legs - he's a man - he probably never noticed!!!! but about the RFL on sunday - i agree that you should probably just walk it - you dont want to do yourself more harm!!! and DO YOUR EXERCISES!!! physios hate nothing more than someone who's not done them!!!

Worcester, nappy. Your story makes mine sound really pathetic! Suggest you do walk it or might do yourself a major injury

I've just went back to this. I haven't done anything for a while. I ran yesterday and today (both week 1's). Whenever I'm running, my legs don't feel tired but I feel short of breath, my throat gets a bit sore and I look the colour of a strawberry. I don't have high blood pressure or anything. Can anyone give me ideas on how to get past this.

Also, how come I can run on the spot for ages but I can't run for anymore than 1minute when I'm moving somewhere. Silly question, I know.

Hello all.

I am doing Race for Life on Sunday and have been very good about training. Can now do 16 mins before I ahve to walk at all, and manage 2.2mi in 25 mins. So far, so good.

But...had fluey thing over weekend. Only just feeling ok and still quite tired. Not really eating yet either.

Any tips? Or sympathy? Or clips round the ear followed by FGS woman pep talks?

thanks for the support aitch and nappy - thats what i love about MN - there's always someone else who knows what your going through!!

i've always wanted to be "a runner" - they always look so much slimmer than i am and feel finally that i might actually get there! i've always tried to run too long before the first few times then got disheartened but with this i feel like i could go longer!!

full of enthusiasm at the mo!! wonder what i'll be like at w6 and 7!!!!

I am so jealous at the mo . I ran across the road today to avoid the torrential rain and cold, yes it is australia . Anyway, my knees were sooo painful from just running accross the road. . I will try running again in a few weeks once it has all settled, with some knee braces and see how I go.

Good luck to all of you and I will check how you are going, and hopefully will be back soon..

I have no idea how fast I run. Would be interested to find out though.

you should be proud, canella, those early runs are the hardest imo. i felt that once i broke the 5-7 minute mark things got easier. i reckon that was when i learned how to breathe without coughing up a lung.

morrning all!! you're all doing so well - i'm sadly proud to be running for 3 mins wothout stopping!!!

going to stick with rawb - like some of the tracks but hate "my love is your love and your love is my love and my love is your love!!!! BORING!!! but once i'm doing longer runs i think i'm with you aitch - i'd be less bored if i was listening to some chat! even steve wright might keep me going!!!

so w3r2 done this morn - having trouble with my norks - now taken to wearing 2 sports bras!!! my nipples were so tender last weekend but with 2 bras on there is nearly no jiggling!! they're not huge norks - just so saggy that running just jiggles them too much!! maybe i need a new sports bra in a smaller size!