Couch to 5K- join us if you dare, running is highly addictive!!

[cinnamongreyhound]

Another thread for us long termers and a new one for those just starting. Whatever stage you're at come and join us for lots of advice and moral support.

Old thread here

It's easier for me as I don't go out running. I fill my bottle up to 400mls and tuck it into a slot alongside my treadmill, I tend to take a few swigs while walking. Not quite sure how I will manage as the walking becomes less!
In this heat I have upped it to 500mls and after my 5 minute cool down I make time to drink whatever is left. x

Nope, I don't take water with me, just a decent drink before and after.
Don't think I could cope with something else to take out with me!

I don't take water either. Read somewhere its necessary on longer distances but for 30 mins not really needed.

Don't give up gingerpinz, perhaps have a look around for exercises/stretches for your injury. You may only need a week or two off and that's easy to catch up on.

I drink plenty during the day if I'm running in the evening and drink at least a litre when back but I can't drink and run. I do suffer from dehydration headaches though.

I don't usually take water with me and rely on having a pint of water when I've finished my run. I ran with a bottle of water yesterday because we were running so close to midday but found it more useful to pour over myself rather than drink.

Just back from day 2 and I've decided to trust the program cos I ran all the bits I was supposed to, I didn't cheat for a single second

I'm so far behind the rest of you, I am going to use you all as motivation/inspiration

tally, im doing day 2 tomorrow :) so we're at the same level. are you running every other day?

I will be for this week but will have to jiggle runs around my shifts next week.
How far have you gone? I only done 1.4 miles tonight but half of it is uphill. I live in Norfolk, it's supposed to be flat ffs

We are on the Suffolk Norfolk border and dh always takes the p when I mention running up a hill

I bought one of those bottles you can carry whilst running (like a handle-shaped thing) and found I either forgot it or my hand got too sweaty. Now I just drink before and after my run and that seems to be OK. However I do go out before the heat of the day starts i.e. 5.30am

Slept in and missed my 6am opportunity to run in the cool! Managed to send some work off to PhD supervisors this morning though so feeling worthy enough to hit the gym at nine. Final run of c25k here I come!

Tally, you're only a couple of runs behind me after my painful knees & a couple of weeks rest & recoup I'm repeating week 2. I'm loving it but still struggling with pain & couldn't walk after my run yesterday. Had to resort to major painkillers! Apart from stairs, does seem better this morning though. I'm going to be taking it really slowly & pacing my runs further apart, probably only do 2/week with low impact gym stuff in between so I've no doubt you'll be overtaking me soon! Not about how quickly you get through, more the fact that you're doing it at all. No matter how slowly you go, you're still lapping everyone on the couch!

Very true!

Go hairtwiddler! Am quite jealous!

cinnamon don't worry, am not giving up completely just going to give myself a decent break before thinking about trying again since this has now happened a couple of times recently. I suspect it is probably because I run in barefoot trainers (although I always have done and wear barefoot shoes day to day aswell) and it seems to be a common thing so I probably do just need to find some strength exercises/stretches to do.

We are going away on Saturday anyway, so will just enjoy the break (with plenty of walking!) and re-assess when I get back.

Tally, the total distance I covered according to my run double app, including warm up and cool down was 2.6 miles. I do have really long legs though

I already walk 6 miles a day so my legs are quite strong it's just my poor heart and lungs that feel like they're going to drop out my belly after! And the sweat!

I take a small 300ml bottle of water with me and take a couple of swigs on the walk rep and always make sure I drink loads afterwards.

Job done! Do I get a graduation ceremony?
I've stopped counting warm up and cool down walks so ran the 30mins plus another 3 for luck on a treadmill at mostly 8kmph. I think I don't get injured because I'm so slow!
4.4k covered. Onwards and upwards! Off to Aldi to celebrate!

Keep going everyone. Honestly, if I can do this, so can you. I am huge of nork (have to wear two sports bras), naturally lazy, 40 this year, overweight, and have never been fit in my life.

p.s. the numb feet issue is definitely better after proper calf stretches and loosening the shoes.

Woo hoo, hairtwiddler!

Fantastic hairtwiddler, well done!!

Hi everyone. I just did w5r3. Omg. Feeling emotional that I actually ran 20 minutes straight!!! Such an achievement for me. Running has helped massively with my very low moods. I must admit I found it more me tally challenging than physically. I was worried about being breathless and my
Knees hurting. But that was all fine, my feet hurt a bit and I kept time checking.

Feel so amazing right now. Think I will redo this week as I have found it challenging. I want to do the 20 mins again!

Tally - well done for starting.

Ginger - hope you're back at it soon.

Cinnamon and everyone else thank you for the support on this thread.

Hartwiddler - well done!!! Amazing achievement.

That 20 min run is such a confidence boost eh? Well done!
Thanks for the congrats. I had a bacon butty to celebrate

Just back from a very hot and hilly 5.3k! Aim was to run 35mins and achieved it. The heat does slow you down though...

Feeling great after shower and dog walk, having scrambled eggs and coffee.

My stealth gripe is that my summer crops and skirts don't fit as my hips and waist are whittling down!

HairTwiddler

That first 20min run is a turning point! Well done!

Sorry that was to BakingNovice...

Just adding my congrats to hairtwiddler on graduating & Bakingnovice for completing the 20 minute run.

to both of you!