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

Ok, back from w3 r1. Bloody hell ! 3 mins was really hard, but I did it. I have a feeling though that I may be on this week for a while .

Anyhow got to go to work now, so onwards and upwards

Good luck lula

I found I liked one of the songs in week 4 (about an operator or something?) but they really aren't "my" kind of music.

ps good luck lulla!

oh yes the music on teh ulley podcast is SO bad

all I need is a way to time the intervals really, with music. don't suppose there's a way to do this with itunes?

Hello, going to start w3 tonight so wish me luck, this is where I stopped last time. I have ordered a 2gb shuffle as the 1gb doesn't hold enough songs as it is the only ipod/mp3 that I will have. Couldn't get hold of one in Australia, so have had to order from uk !

I gather then that Rawb music gets more dire as it goes along . I just find it easier to listen to him telling me when to stop etc. The weather over here is getting slightly warmer now and should start to get nice and toasty sept/oct so might get a tan whilst running.

Hoorah, survived W5 R1, in fact I think it felt a bit easier than last week strangely. Think Rawb's music might be marginally less irritating than last week although I might retract that statement by friday! Am sceptical, but also have (blind) faith in Rawb and you wise folk that I will run for 20 mins non stop on friday - something I don't think I've ever done before!! In fact TBH don't think I've probably done 5 mins non stop before
Idris - perhaps you could tow DD on her scooter?
Welcome Fillyjonk!
Good luck with the not stopping tomorrow Nappy

DH is away until Wednesday. Not sure how I am going to run unless I take DD (3) with me and seeing as she is not that fast (unless on her scooter) not sure that would work.

Welcome Fillyjonk, and well done on your first run As the others will tell you, it does get easier with each run Sadly, the music doesn't

I haven't run since Thursday (should have gone yesterday but was feeling somewhat jaded after a wedding weekend!) so instead of starting w4, I did w3r3 again. Bit cross actually, as half way through, I realised I probably could have managed w4r1. Oh well, got that to look forward to on wednesday

hello, have just started c25k program/podcast, can i join you?

Did first run today

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as student i used to run up and down that bloody great mountain in the middle of edinburgh. And that without these modern ipods or heart rate monitors or even a bloody water bottle (that now seems to be an essential for Ancient Me)

I nearly killed myself on the first bloody podcast. Jesus.

Might go out again tommorrow though . I need to wake up early, before dp needs to leave for work...

Nappy, I am stuck on week 6 run 3as I don't feel I could do anymore just yet.

I am trying to do run 3 every time however I do keep stopping like Vulgar said, even if it's just for 10-20 seconds.

I am pleased with myself though for even getting this far!

According to gmaps it was about 2.7 miles I think (although can't remember exactly where I started and stopped). So I was going faster than normal I think

Idris - i'm doing 4k in 31 minutes which i'm quite pleased with. I get a bit confused tho' and I haven't bothered to calibrate my Nike+. I need to get more geeky

I did enter my weight and I burnt about 239 cals on my 3.50 km run today. But I am gonna eat that in cake later!

to be honest . . .and this will help a lot of you newbies that think you can't run for a long time . . . i still stop several times in the first 1.5 km to swig water. . .I keep my legs moving but i really need a breather and I feel a bit rubbish as a result. I'm fine for the last bit.

Do any of you folks that are running 3k plus, stop for very short times too?

Have done proper run. According to new gadget I was doing 10.34 min/mile . Did 2.75 miles I think. Not sure I entirely believe it but I was trying to go quickly

Hello

You can put the podcasts onto a shuffle.

Went out running mainly to calibrate new gadget, with DS on his bike. He is better over shorter distances, I am better at keeping going .

Will try and do a proper run tomorrow if I can ship everyone else out of the house.

Hello everybody. I have been slowly plodding along and my knees are still good. I am in awe of all of you who have done your races, well done. I will aspire to be there soon.

Quick question, can you download the podcast onto a shuffle ?? I have an old i pod mini that is dying so need a replacement

happy birthday canella

Happy birthday canella!

Park runs is a fab site! That's just what I need to push me, shall pick a random weekend when I know DH is off adn then I can go over to Cardiff for a run, awesome!

Very jealous of all those with nike things but after paying 85 quid for my trainers I dont want to chop them in, plus I have no ipod

Am thinking about 10k but the training would take too long, half an hour is about all I can manage round SAHMness and DH shifts.

Happy Birthday Canella!

I tried doing week 6 run 3 today and didn't do very well. I really struggled and kept having to stop to walk evenjust for 30 seconds.

I feel like I've gone backwards!

I do agree with Jack about Rawb. I have downloaded some music on to my Ipod now and feel more motivated to run when I'm listening to it. I still listened to Rawb today until hesaid Iwas halfway through25 min runand thenturned round and switched to my music. (I do struggle not to sing when running along LOL)

Are there any free music sites to download from that anybody knows of?

Have just done walking calibration on our drive. Wearing one trainer and one bare foot. And a summery skirt and vest combination. Luckily no one saw me .

Happy Birthday Canella

my Nike thingy has arrived but seeing as it is a) raining and b) I have ds and dd around the place I will leave calibration until tomorrow I think.

Might try and find 5k runs around here but am still thinking about 10k in October.

morning all!! have had a 10 day enforced rest from running - had strange fluey symptoms last week then a flood of a period at the beginning of the week (sorry -TMI!!)

so got back out this morn - I was rubbish!!! managed 2 x 8 mins but walked the rest!!!! that'll teach me to not run for 10 days!!!

but its my birthday today - i'm now in my late 30's!!! so felt i needed to start as i mean to go on and if i didnt go out today i'd never go out!

But to make it all nice a deer ran across the path i was runnning - awwww cute bambi!!!!

Monty, I know how you feel. I'm a week behind you and did w3r3 last night. I'm not convinced I can do 5mins, I'm not even thinking about 20!! But as Jack said, they've all done it and been dead chuffed with themselves! - you can do it

I had my first bad run last night - you know, legs aching as soon as you start, knees creaking, constantly tempted to take the shortcut home, generally, can't be arsed! But I did it, so w4 starts on Sunday....

Jack - why don't you aim to do another 5k? A lot of marathons/half marathons often have a fun run that is about 5k. That way, there's no pressure to improve your time, as people will be doing it for fun rather than competition, you don't need to improve your distance, as you know you've already done it, but it gives you the incentive to kep the running up