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

Tentatively pokes head round door...

Hello ! I was on the original (I think) couch to 5K thread back in January 08. I did it and went on running (got up to over 10K) until I stopped in July 08 as I found out I was pg. DD2 born in March so now need to get back to it. Off on hols on saturday so planning on taking running kit and starting whilst I'm there (sad but dh will be around so good opportunity). Not sure whether to start the podcasts again as the music was so dire but the programme was so great at getting me running....

Anyone else done it before and started it again ?

better?

That sounds good, and better if others are local, mine is cardiff but I need to wait for a day when DH is off and not on a rideout so I can escape for the day!

Still nothing. Dh doing really silly shifts so I keep missing my chance by not getting up at 5, and then he comes home early just as I've had a massive lunch...oops.

I would love a virtual run, I can manage 28-30 mins but can't get faster than 12.30 mins/mile, so woudl be left well behind by you lot! Even on my actual 5k I only managed 12.5 cos of the other people slowing me up

I don't run with water either, I just have clip on MP3 and round back of head earphones and a big bottle waiting on table for when I get home

I did 4k today after a session with my friend who happens to be a sports therapist. She's given me some stretches to do which I think willl really help as I am like a little old lady after a run and cannot get off the floor once I'm down on it.

I'm feeling much more positive about my progress now sign me up for the Mumsnet virtual run.

Having my own music has spurred me on . . .I, too had had enough of Rawb by week 6.

and to think we were all begging him to do a 5-10k podcast a few weeks ago

I think we are all doing splendidly

Was your milk still milk or butter by then lol?

well done Zen and everyone else.

Nappy, I feel exactly the same - still running 25 when I should be doing 30.

Can I add a hint please - do not try and run with a 4 pinter of milk, like I did this morning. No matter how much you ned a cup of tea when you get back!

Just back from W5 R2, mildly concerned about R3, 20 mins! Will think positive thoughts and have a read back through the thread for some inspiration tomorrow.

Yes Fillyjonk, the music does get worse, I think maybe it spurs you on to finish the running and make it stop. I tried this music today and am not sure if it was better or worse.

Hope you have a great holiday Canella, am sure you'll be straight back into the running on your return

Nappy - I like the idea of the virtual 5k race, not sure I'll be ready by end Aug / Sept but will sign up for an autumn one if there is one.

Well done Zen, it does feel such an achievement when you think how recently 60 secs nearly killed you

I am finding at the moment that I cannot hear the music because my ears are full of my brain reminding me that I am dying !!!

W3 r2 down !

oh god though the music is SO bad!

Any ideas?

Have done second run of the week but I am actually dreading music more than running atm...

Woohoo nappy, well done you!

I too went for a run - there was a brief lull in the rain, so off I went. Heavens opened 5 minutes in, natch, but hey - I actually enjoyed it!!

I know I'm nowhere near Nappy and the rest, but I've just done my first 5 minute run (w4r1). And I too am so chuffed.

I only started 3 weeks ago, and the 1 minute runs were killing me at the end. So 5 minutes is a huge achievement for me. And that makes me think that maybe maybe there is a chance I will be where you lot are now, in a few weeks time. Maybe

Sorry, went on a bit there, but am pleased with myself!

Oh, and love the idea of a virtual MN run, nappy!

I'm itching to get out but it's pissing it down
Tomorrow, hopefully

Seriously though, have you seen the weather? I went for a walk to the corner shop and had to spend the next 20 minutes under a blanket with DD's and some hot chocolate to get my core temp back up!

sneaking away from running for a few weeks - feel ashamed!

but all 3 dc are off for the next 3 weeks and that buggers up any chance for running! that also includes our weeks family holiday in the austrian alps (def no runnning that week - too many hills!!)! but i'll be back end of august - think i'll need some help from rawb again then!

hope you all keep going! will bob in to the thread to check you're not all slackers like me!

Yes i thought soft sand would be difficult so was thinking harder sand in the water line or yes perhaps the prom.

I intend to go out tonight but too need a virtual kick - will come back tonight to give jack a kick and she can kick me likewise

(is nappyzone by the way !)

I want to go running.

Well maybe not right now seeing as it is nearly 11pm.

But I don't think I can until maybe Saturday.

Humpf.

( BTW you can kick me when I am procrastinating which will be some time soon no doubt)

Nappy - no I didn't run barefoot as I did a bit of the promenade and grass and the hard sand just before the water line.

butt muscles are not toned enough to run on soft sand.

Filly, I went through my albums on the pc arranged by time and timed my runs/walks like that. veyr hadny for 3 and 5 mins as most songs are this length anyway!

I have been very bad. Went running last week but haven't been since. Am badly PMTing and it's grim weather and I can't be arsed as I ahve no race to be shamed aim for.
No 5k's round here for another year so I think I have to register for the park run and pick a definate date.

Ooo yes Nappy. a long beach run is lovely. I did one on holiday and went for ages with knackered knee which was a bit silly.

Welcome Filly.

I've ditched Rawb but maybe not forever. Poor Rawb!

Nike+ and shoe pouch and ipod has been my salvation.

bloody great hole in the finances tho'.