I have done no very little exercise since I had the dc-a few periods where I've swum once a week but generally not. I am not huge, but a size 16 and not exactly small breasted.
I've decided that I'm going to start the couch to 5k thing I saw on Nhs choices and I was all fired up and ready to get on with it until I started thinking of getting running shoes and sports bra. Then it hit me that I would look just ridiculous and awful running and that the folks in the sports shop would think I was too.
I'm still going to do it, i would look sillier staying big and more importantly unfit andI want to set an example to the dc, but Aibu to think I will look silly for a while, and how long that while will be?
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Molehillmountain · 13/04/2013 12:35
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Molehillmountain ·
27/04/2013 20:53
I am skulking away after one final attempt at 
. And a 
for good measure!
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KristinaM ·
28/04/2013 14:49
I think that what you thought was a pitying smile was an embarrassed smile because you were running and they were just walking . Especially if they were younger than you 
TwllBach ·
28/04/2013 16:52
I just did Week One Day One after posting up thread about a fortnight ago
It was ok, 60 seconds is a lot shorter than I thought it would be! But I do need to repeat it before I move on to the next one, because I did cheat at one point. I took the dog out with me and she is evidently unused to me running, because as soon as I started, she got very confused and just stopped dead in front of me.
I face planted in to the dirt
So I missed the first two 'run' sections completely, while debating whether or not to give up and go home!
MomsNetCurtains ·
02/05/2013 03:30
Oh wow! Well done Molehillmountain
Well, you have inspired me too! Just downloaded the C25K and start tonight. When it's dark! And it will be cooler (Brisbane also).
I was in a sport shop here about a month ago that is popular called Lorna Jane trying to find a decent bra (34D) and it was awful! The super-toned-gym-outfit-wearing-glamorous assistant was actually trying to squish my puppies into this bra which would have been useless - no support. I got the giggles - she must have thought I was a loon. So I'm going to look online at the Shock Absorber too - and wearing two is a great idea.
I'm not massive - 12/14, but much bigger than is right for me/I'm happy with. I'm only 5ft 5.
Thank you for this thread - you've really given me the boost I needed!!!!!
MomsNetCurtains ·
02/05/2013 03:33
Also, it seems EVERYBODY in Brisbane is a runner, goes to the gym, does SOME form of exercise, so it's no big deal here like it is back home in the UK. You will love Newfarm!!!!! Brilliant park - if you have children, there is a gorgeous kid's park all encased in these massive trees. It's really cool! I was there a couple of months ago and was very jealous of the children getting to play there! 
Molehillmountain ·
05/05/2013 19:53
Ooh-week 4 run 1 was a toughie! Had to remind myself that I've done tougher things that were more painful and lasted longer (not least three labours!) but I did want to stop at one point. I didn't though! Hooray! Sixteen whole minutes of running, albeit broken into (just) manageable chunks 
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Springything ·
08/05/2013 19:13
good luck Molehill.
am another person you've inspired to do this too, thank you so much! also have big boobs+size 16 + am extremely self-conscious about doing it cos not exercised properly for aaaages, am so unfit. the tips from other runners and links on here are v.helpful.
already have the kit, (running shoes from shop where the staff advise you and a shock-absorber bra). Got them last year when I joined a group that run around the park on sat mornings but have since moved house so my good intentions stuff is gathering dust (but no longer)
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Molehillmountain ·
08/05/2013 19:28
Mogglemoo - that's amazing! I can't wait to be able to do 20mins-friend has said I can run to her house she'll feed me tea and cake give me a glass of water and a banana and drive me home
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Molehillmountain ·
08/05/2013 20:56
So-I did a bit of a hill today! Another stint where I was willing Laura to say walk (I may have begged her out loud . Run ended at shop to buy chocolate for me dh! But only a little bit and I had to do more walking than strictly necessary to get home!
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Cakebaker35 ·
08/05/2013 21:03
Nice one PhoebeC, I agree and have also confronted a few yobs and various white van men about shouting stuff - I once caught a man in a van up at a roundabout and shouted at him through his open window how he would feel if people shouted stuff at his wife/ daughter etc - very satisfying to see him look so crest fallen but got told off by friends later who said it was dangerous, oops 
Anyway OP I think everyone feels stupid to start with, and it can take a while to go, but stick with it. Even some really excellent runners I know look a bit daft with their running styles - think Paula Radcliffe with her nodding head! - but they don't care as they are the ones feeling fitter, happier, more confident etc, so go for it.
As for bras - pricey but get an Under Armour one if you can - amazing!
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