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Can't believe I am suggesting this AGAIN, anyone want to buddy up on starting Couch to 5k?

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giddykipper · 26/10/2009 20:51

I have started so may times and failed an equal number.

Anyone want to start with me again?

All the ladies I started with on the original thread are now running 10k. It can be done, I just need to sort myself out.

Come and shame me into it.

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Pennies · 08/11/2009 16:11

Well done GK! Keep it up.

Where's everyone else? Hope you're all still with us.

W4R3 today. Legs very heavy at first but it did get easier.

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giddykipper · 06/11/2009 19:23

Back from W3R3, significant downside to running outside is the pissing rain! Each time I started running I felt like I wouldn't have the energy to finish, but I got through it fine. Bring on week 4.

Well done Pennies and NaSW (and anyone else who's been out that I've missed)

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Pennies · 06/11/2009 14:00

W4R2 today. I'm feeling super wiped out at the moment and I wasn't in the mood but the fresh air did me good and I'm glad I did it.

I've got the FeltTip Inc. app and agree about the voices / alarms but actually it's OK and it's great to run to my own music as well.

Running outside is harder than a treadmill but soooo much more interesting. I'm in a semi-rural setting and it has been brilliant to be outside, alone, experiencing the seasons. Also there's a lovely tacit camaraderie between yourself and other runners out there which I enjoy as well.

NotaStepfordWife · 06/11/2009 10:35

I have done W1 runs 1 & 2 so far this week - am going ok! W1R3 tonight...

wmmc - far less dull outside imo; a bit harder, but much more effective. Lost 3 1/2 stone doing it before

whomovedmychocolatecookie · 05/11/2009 20:48

Quicker! Oh no, I want time away from the monsters......

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giddykipper · 05/11/2009 20:47

Bugger it, it's too late to go out tonight, I'll go tomorrow.

I think the time goes quicker outside wmmc.

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whomovedmychocolatecookie · 05/11/2009 20:33

I'd like to do this but have only ever run on a treadmill, is it easier or harder outside. It's got to be more interesting, surely?

NeedaNewName · 05/11/2009 20:33

I joined a local group of women and we are doing our 5K this saturday - starting from scratch 6 weeks ago.

First week we did 1m run, 1m walk x 15
2nd week 2.5m run 2m walk x 10
3rd week 5m run, 2 m walk x 4
4th week 10m run 2m walk x 3
5th week 15m run 1m walk x 2
this week is the big one!

See if you can join a local group, much better and motivating than going out by yourself, I'm planning on going straight into the 10k group next week and I hate running!!!!!

lulalullabye · 05/11/2009 20:23

Hello ladies. I did the couch to 5k recently and the most important advice to give is to get new, properley fitted running shoes before you start. I was plagued by injury and having my shoes fitted properley whilst trialing them on a treadmill at the shop worked wonders !!

Good luck, and remember, when you are having difficulty doing 90 secs, YOU WILL be running 5k in 9weeks !! It really does work

Pollyanna · 05/11/2009 20:18

hello!

I am interested in doing this - got practically to the end in the summer and then stopped. But, I am slightly worried about running in the dark - do you have special fluorescent gear?

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giddykipper · 05/11/2009 20:13

Catilla I'm using one that's just called "Couch to 5k" by Felt Tip Inc. It was only £1.79 and while the voice is a bit annoying (and the siren a bit alarming!) it does the job and it means I can listen to my own music.

I haven't been out since Sunday, I think I might try to go out for W3R3 in about half an hour.

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Catilla · 05/11/2009 10:03

Which iPhone app did you guys get? I tried GetRunning, which allows you to play your own music and overlays the timing instructions - but I found the woman on it rather annoying... and it seemed a bit unreliable, especially if you need to start a new podcast/music during the run. Mistrusting your timer is a nightmare for someone so unfit and useless at keeping going!

Lexilicious · 05/11/2009 09:59

4.86 miles power walk/gentle jog with pushchair yesterday morning. I didn't time it though. My thighs ache today. Nearly gave way under me when I was picking the babby up for the night feed!

Pennies · 03/11/2009 10:26

Hello ladies.

I did my first run since September today and I started back on the C25k podcast (week 4 run 1).

Considering I'm full of cold it was OK - I think I could have done more but the way I've come a cropper when starting to run in the past is to do too much too soon. I'm going to stay on week 4 for all 3 runs and then see how week 5 goes (which was a real mental block for me last time and it took me weeks and weeks to manage to do it).

It was good to get rid of some cobwebs though - I hadn't realised how much I have missed it.

Off to check out the iphone app now. I quite like Rawb's music but sometimes it's a bit samey and one of the weeks (can't remember which) is downright depressing!

Lexilicious · 02/11/2009 21:59

I walked 4 miles today in two shopping trips. So the distance isn't a problem, now just got to do it with a jogging motion.

NotaStepfordWife · 02/11/2009 13:52

OK ladies - here goes... I start today

Lexi - also recently had a baby, and my babyweight just has to go. Running worked for me with DD1.

I might do Davina DVD a couple of times a week too - my friend has done it and looks fabulous.

Colonelcupcake · 02/11/2009 10:55

Me please, I am starting today but have stayed away from the fit ladies on the other group.

My Aim:

I will get fit and be able to run 5k (or more)
I will lose weight
I will get toned

So W1R1 Today

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giddykipper · 30/10/2009 21:26

We try to do 5k without stopping in 9 weeks.

It's a very slow build up thankfully.

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Lexilicious · 30/10/2009 21:14

can I join in? I was very fit before but had first baby 3 months ago and have sat on the couch rather too long. Also slightly concerned about pelvic floor, agitation/bouncing thereof.

Is it open ended or do we try to do 5k in ?mins by ?date

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giddykipper · 30/10/2009 21:09

I just found that ipod app too charlotteolivia, much better than Robert's podcast. I can actually listen to my own music for a change.

This is the couch to 5k programme.

Here are Robert's podcasts if you want to use them.

But I would definitely suggest you go for the app if you have an ipod touch or iphone.

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charlotteolivia · 29/10/2009 22:00

ME ME ME! I replied on the other thread but they are all way ahead! I did run 1 the other day. Was suppose to do run 2, but....uh.... I found something else to do!!
Not that I'm avoiding it at all....!
I run in massive t shirts, running tights that I use for biking too and trainers that have seen better days.... Think I might treat myself to some new ones for xmas.

Josette and NotaStepfordWife, if you google Couch to 5k you will find it

There is also an iphone app that is dirt cheap and really good. That is what I'm using.

NotaStepfordWife · 29/10/2009 21:51

YYY - count me in ... though what do you do? is there some sort of programme you all follow?

josette · 29/10/2009 21:48

Interested.... but generally unfit and a bit crap at keeping going with any exercise things.
What podcasts???

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giddykipper · 29/10/2009 21:32

Just been out again, managed it, very pleased with myself

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travellingwilbury · 28/10/2009 06:32

Well done , I am going to struggle this week because of half term . But I am really keen to get into this properly .