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

aw, how fantastic. well done.

I did 25 minutes running

Without stopping

And saw lots of rabbits and a deer.

most of these injuries come from wearing shoes that arent supporting you properly and then the strain is felt in other joints. make sure you're feet arent turning inwards when you run - you might need an arch support in your shoe.

(Big disclaimer - i am a physio but havent done orthopaedic physio for a very long time!! but i have got loads of friends who do so i'm happy to pass your queries on to them!!)

was glad to have a rest day today - my legs were still achey this morn. Had a route planned that i did on weds throught the forest but i realised at the end a lot of it was slowly uphill! going to go the other way round tomorrow!

Hi Sorky; welcome.

Yes, stay close to begin with, until you feel confident that you'll make it home!! Good luck, and let us know how you get on.

Aitch, I am no expert, but I googled it last week and found this.... Hope it helps

orthopedics.about.com/cs/sportsmedicine/a/runninginjury.htm

Hi can I join in. I'm turning 35 soon and needvto get back in shape after my FINAL child.
I ran a mile night before last and it felt okay.
Need some motivation really, I've downloaded the week 1 to start tonight.

I'm wondering where to run. How do you plan your runs so that you don't end up far away from home?

Have found proper headphones

Now need to be motivated to run later on

canella, chinwag, any idea about the hip pain? i'm getting it too, mostly on the left side.

Bother. Have mislaid new headphones. Only have ones that work sometimes and generally through only one ear

Well done Norky

Am going to do w6r3 tomorrow. Some time, probably after I have got back home from work in London. Must make sure I eat first though as the time when I didn't I felt awful, and don't want to feel like that for running 25 min.

!! Thank you, HuffwardlyRudge (possibly the best name I've ever heard!) All downloaded, and ready to run limply tomorrow!

Vulgar, did you get the book??

I've been out tonight for the first time in about a week. I ran for 15 mins, but then not so good after that. Hip hurt a bit, and I was TIRED!!!! But, at least I did something!! Better next time, I hope. I want to do 18 mins walk 2, then 18 mins, which is the 1st week in Bupa 10K plan.

Sorry about your ankle Nappy. Bummer.

I've just done w3 r2. I'm really not enjoying week 3. Weeks one and two got me twice around the lake, but week 3 only takes me one and a half times round. I'm not finding it as challenging. Looking forward to week 4.

Potato - Rahhbert is Robert Ullrey who is a chap who has made podcasts to pop on your ipod. You just press play and he does all the timings for you, telling you when to run and when to walk, giving you encouragement, and playing appaling music, as if you're not suffering enough .

well done norky - you knew you'd feel better when its done and you can enjoy the peace then when your mum is babysitting!

annaje - i tried on monday timing it myself and found it a PITA but today with the podcast it was so much easier and that made the running seem easier

Violet - i'm a physio (although not that kind) and they could definitely offer to help you or maybe have you referred to podiatrist to sort out your feet! will ask some of my physio friends for advice and get back to you!

it's not a prior injury, it's caused by having horrid useless feet (bunions, ankles which roll in) so there's a twisty motion on the knee joint as it moves. Physio is unlikely to do much to help as it's not a knee problem as such, but once it's been assessed by an othopaedic person, then they'll be able to advise what's best

In the meantime, I'll be the official couch to 5k cheerleader

Oh no Violet - have you got a prior injury on your knee? I hope some rest sorts it out - surely you would see a physio before a surgeon?

I decided to stop being a wuss and dragged myself out into the drizzle to do w6r1 - so it's done and dusted. Am pleased to have done it and it is getting easier (she admits begrudgingly!).

I've been meaning to start this for a while now so really pleased to find your thread. Do you need the pod cast or do you judge the timing yourselves?

wel, the GP has banned me for running for a fortnight to see if my knee settles down (has suggested that perhaps running isn't for me and I should try cycling instead). If it does stop hurting, then fine; if not he'll refer me to an orthopaedic surgeon .
Norky - do not give up now!

Thanks for the attempt canella!

It's raining now so I've actually got an excuse - I'm going to go later though as my Mum is babysitting DS tonight so I'll have some me time (run, then a long soak in the bath I think!).

Good luck to everyone else who's running!

Hello canella what is this rahhbert? I'll look at earlier links. I'm clearly missing something here... I don't have a route planned, but I have a very local park which is about a kilometre round, and will time the intervals, then whenever I stop I'll only be two minutes from home.

potatofactory - hope you get on ok - i'm an absolute newbie too but even i can manage it! have you got a route planned? have you got rahhbert downloadedon to your ipod - it made such a difference today - the music is really motivational!

How weird! I just downloaded the plan yesterday for the first time. I have new running shoes

Will be doing my first run later today (or perhaps tomorrow if this drizzle really doesn't stop...)

come on norkybutnice i'll motivate you!!! GET OUT THE HOUSE!!!!!!!
you'll feel so much better for it and think of the weight loss or the extra food you could eat as a treat for going running!!

i went out this morning even with sore legs - i'm only on w1r2 though so you'd be doing an amazing job doing week 6!!

i'll check back in late to see if you went out - why not go out first thing then its out of the way?

Fellow runners - I need a serious motivating kick up the rear end.

Haven't been out for a run since Saturday, and I have no injuries for an excuse...am just putting off starting week 6, even though I know it's going to be easier then w5r3 was.

Someone sort me out!

I have to admit I have been recording my own tunes and talking over them myself so I don't have to use a watch. I record it straight onto my phone and just listen back.