Starting Couch to 5k next week ( 17th May) and looking for company :)

Well done Fi - how's the sports bra and trainers?

welcome shiny and new - how was your first run?

MrsDepp - unless you were unable to finish the 8 mins of each run then there's no reason to think you won't make the 20 min run. I found the 2 8 mins harder because there was such a long walk in between

Still no running here I saw the orthotist who gave me some new insoles but my shins are still hurting from time to time and I have heard from loads of people that if I go back too soon it will be hell and I'll be off for months, Seeing a sports physio on saturday.

My tummy is going all wobbly again......I hadn't realised how much the running had helped tone up the baby belly

go for it shinyandnew hope you have as lovely an evening to run out in as I had tonight.
I'm now relaxing after a soak in the bath after my #2run of wk 1. found it hard at the start but it got easier as I got into it. planning to do run 3 on friday eve

wow nextmrsdepp well done i'm planning on getting out for my run 2 wk1 tonight. I've been doing some prom dress alterations for my friends daughter every evening since my 1st run on sat. I finished the dress last night so i'm off out tonight..

Ohh, I am starting day 1, later. It won't be until about 9pm though. I tried to start the 30 day shred, but that involves me having access to the tv and clear living space i.e. dd2 not watching TV and playing with half a million my little pony playsets and DH not watching football. That never happens.

The dog can join this one so I have no excuses.

Morning,

just a quick one. I started back at work yesterday so trhings are hectic here. I managed to get out for the first run on Sunday - it was harder than I thought but I felt really pleased when I finished. The plan was to do the second run yesterday but DP got stuck at work and I couldn't get out so I sort of jogged slowly in circles round our tiny back yard (must have looked crazy, I hope the neighbours didn't see ) but I'll do it properly tonight.

Thenextmrsdepp - well done on doing the eight minute runs ! You might surprise yourself with the 20min run.

Well, into week 5!! Managed the first run OK on Monday morning, but had to do the second one this afternoon (boy oh boy was it hot?). DD1 was at drama class, DD2 at Rainbows, and DS on his bike riding alongside encouraging me all the way! I managed the two eight-minute runs, but was almost dying by the end of the second one.

For the third run of the week I'm expected to do 20 minutes!!! Talk about a savage escalation! I don't think I have a hope in hell. I've decided I will go for it later in the week, but not beat myself up if I have to take a short break in the middle, just repeat it until I can do it without stopping.

How are my fellow couchers getting on?? Fi, Rugby, did you get out again?

yes I did enjoy the second three minute run

yay notanidea wtg :-)

Well done notanidea - knew you'd manage. It starts to feel like proper running once you start doing a few minutes, doesn't it?

Hey just did the first run on week three - managed it fine.

Yay! Fi! Well done, glad you're not too stiff this morning. Such a good feeling to get started, isn't it?

I feel your pain on the trouser front - mine were OK until I had a hot day, then it was like running in a bin-bag!

I'm sure you're not imagining it notanidea go for it! let us know how you get on
i'm feeling a bit stiff in some of my muscles this morning.. but not so bad it'll cause me much of a problem

I do feel fitter (hope I am not imagining this/I dont usually weigh myself)Will report back after the first run of the third week tomorrow.

sorry mis read.. good luck for tomorrow rugbylovingmum

well done nextmrsdepp & rugbylovingmum on your runs

I managed run 1 shoes, bra and podcast were great but I think I may need something different to my pineapple cropped tracky bottoms as they kept slipping downwards even with the drawstring tied fairly tight it was great getting out and then having a well deserved soak in the bath! so how sore will i be tomorrow do you think?!

Rugbylovingmum - good luck getting out there tomorrow. Do it first thing, before you get distracted by other things etc. otherwise the day will be over. Then you can relax and feel smug for the rest of the day!

You know, I'm definitely feeling the benefits. My legs feel much firmer and I've lost a few pounds (but I am also trying to lo-carb as well).

I did the last run of week 4 this morning (in my gorgeous new running trousers). DH thinks I should repeat the week in case I push myself too hard, but I've decided to move onto week 5; after all, so far I have managed to follow the programme without any problems. But if I cannot keep going for the specified time I'll move down again.

Next run Monday, then I'm going to struggle for a few days as DH is off on a business trip (how inconsiderate!). Might manage a quick blast while DD2 is at Rainbows on Tuesday.

Hey girls,

I've still not managed to get out for a run . DD and DP are both ill plus we had problems with the house we are buying so I've just not found the time . Excuses, excuses, I know .... DP is feeling better today though so he has said he can take care of DD tomorrow so I can do that first run. I'll be back to report as soon as I'm back (and showered ).

Fi - hope the first run went well!

TheNextMrsDepp and notanidea - congrats on getting so far. Are you feeling fitter?

Go Fi!! Go Fi!!

right girls i'm off for my first run.. i'll report back after

notanidea - the start of every new week terrifies me, but, guess what, I seem to somehow manage it, and you will too! I think week 3 is 3 minute runs, let us know how you get on.

Hooray - new running gear arrived (don't you just love Next - ordered online at 10pm last night, parcel arrived at lunchtime today). At last I have a jacket so I won't freeze when I run at 6.30am, and a pair of capri running trousers so I no longer look like a jogging dustman.

Eeek - now I've made a financial commitment I'll have to keep at it! Next run tomorrow.....

just ran my last of the runs in the second week.Goint to start the third week on sunday-what should I expect?

We should all meet up to do our first 5 k race together!

road/tarmac.I am determined to run 5k.you all given so much motivation to do it.

Well done notanidea, glad the back isn't so sore. Do you run on roads/tarmac or grass/paths?

Backpain is lot better but ran a different course this time.I am due to run the third run of the second wek today.Well done The next Mrsdepp.I run with a T shirt which says football is overrated