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Couch to 5k- We do run run run, we do run run!

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cinnamongreyhound · 18/07/2013 16:24

A thread for anyone thinking of starting, doing or completed the c25k plan!

The last thread had so many new people starting and working through the plan it was lovely. As well as those who had finished and working towards faster times or greater distances. Everyone welcome no matter age, fitness or ability.

Join us for lots of support, advice and gentle butt kicking of required Wink

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ItsNotUnusualToBe · 28/07/2013 09:49

bakingnovice I was chatting to the parkrun volunteers yesterday and said that I didn't feel so guilty keeping them waiting for me to finish this week because the weather is nicer - it was awful weather last time I went. They were reassuring that it really didn't matter. They're so encouraging.

cinnamongreyhound 44 mins for a walker!! I'm around that time 'running'! Shock. The only walker at our location took 55 mins apparently. The race organisers were keen to reassure me it's a fairly tough course. Of course, that does makes feel a wee bit better. It feels tough. It feels uphill ALL the way. Which is impossible as its two laps of a lake.

Man, I love it. It's so far our of my comfort zone. I'm overweight and never been sporty and I feel such a sense of achievement. I'm so lucky that people close to me are supportive and encouraging even if they are super fit and active themselves.

scarecrow22 · 28/07/2013 10:13

Celia no useful advice but big sympathy wave coming your way. Sport shop sounds a good first stop...

BakingTins, did you do w5r3? been thinking of you. Due do r2 tonight or tomorrow so I'm getting close!,

Bakingnovice · 28/07/2013 10:23

Itsnotunusual - are you up in the north west? My local park run also has two rounds of a lake.

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cinnamongreyhound · 28/07/2013 12:00

I think 4mph is a very brisk walk and parkrun is 3.1 miles so about right. She ran the last 50 metres :)

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Dingle · 28/07/2013 17:04

Well done everyone, keep it going we will get there!!!

Just done W8R2 and although I ache a bit, I am feeling much more motivated again. I decided not to bother with the podcast, which is on the laptop normally situated across the far side of the garage from the TM. I just stuck to the schedule running to my own music but listening to it on my ipod through earphones!!! Totally different experience and I could switch off from everything else much better and get lost in the run and the music. I was very lucky with my music as I haven't yet sorted a playlist...thought it was rather apt that the second my 28 min run was over, Mr Buble came on to help me wind down! Wink

I walked at 4.5, plodded at 5mph and just managed to complete 3.1miles in 38 mins.

The Park Run stories are very inspiring, may need to look into our local one soon!

Thank you ladies, I hope those of you with pains or injuries get them resolved quickly. {hugs}

scarecrow22 · 28/07/2013 18:09

w5r2 done. hip fine but really going to keep stretching it. big one next. kind of looking forward to it.

TinaSurrey · 28/07/2013 18:46

Celia whilst it sounds like the Get Running App query is the least of your worries as I have no idea what to suggest for the pain I am gop

TinaSurrey · 28/07/2013 18:49

Oops..
Hoping you get that sorted and that you soon feel better.

Re the app - you can see future runs by touching the screen just above where it says week 8 or whatever week you want to see. The blue square moves and that week's runs are shown at top of screen. Does that make sense?

x

elliemummaroos · 28/07/2013 19:19

Hey everyone! I started c25k a xou

elliemummaroos · 28/07/2013 19:20

Hey every

elliemummaroos · 28/07/2013 19:21

Oh dear my posts keep posting before I've typed anything! Sorry! I started a couple of months ago and loved it. Just restarted (w1r1) and feel awful! Felt like I was going to be sick! Any advice?? I'm not going to give up but I feel literally awful!!! Ellie xXx

Bakingtins · 28/07/2013 19:40

scarecrow wussed out yesterday as it was torrential rain. Am going to do it now. Ditching the chimp and embracing the snail. Will report back later.

LauraPashley · 28/07/2013 19:52

Hi Ellie, no advice but sympathy, w2r2 and I really am not enjoying it either!

Bakingnovice · 28/07/2013 20:00

Ellie don't give up. Do run 2 and see how you feel.

I've just done w8r1. Recently I've had no self belief and no self confidence. It's been a struggle mentally. Tonight two amazing things happened. I ran 28 mins despite telling myself at 2 mins into the run I'd stop at 10. Another thing I realised is I did 3.7 miles which is over 5k. All along I've thought I was nowhere near 5k. I hope my TM isn't lying to me. Feeling really chuffed. The only downside is that I have had to slow right down towards the end. But my new mantra is nail the snail.

Thank you to everyone on this thread. It's kept me going. You've all encouraged me to keep going. I could not have got to w8 without you. I love reading every single post. What an amazing bunch of women you all are.

EeTraceyluv · 28/07/2013 20:06

just done w6 r1 at the gym - beginning to think the treadmill idea is quite good...but looking forward to getting back to my park Grin The main attraction of the gym is being able to get straight into the pool.... Sorry to hear you're feeling grim ellie weather? Have a break and try again tomorrow perhaps?

SarahWithAFringeOnTop · 28/07/2013 20:17

I struggled out yesterday when it was really too hot and humid to run - thought I'd better go in case today was awful and I needed water wings, but as it turned out the forecast was wrong... my inner chimp was playing up too, helped by the humidity (I have never had sweat actually pouring down my face and dripping off my nose before,,, sorry, TMI) But one of the advantages of a loop route is you've kind of got to keep going, so you can get home again (arguing with the chimp all the way). He did persuade me I couldn't manage the little extra additional loop at the end to bring it up to 40 minutes, but when I looked at my phone I was approaching 5K and I thought it would be good to know how long exactly 5K would take... strangely the chimp suddenly retreated sulking into his box at that point! Pleased to find that, although the RfL took my 38 min with a nasty cough, today I managed the 5K in 32.5 min, at least according to my phone (which I am choosing to believe!) Grin

And the cool shower that followed was absolute bliss!

EeTraceyluv · 28/07/2013 20:18

Ooh I've started having that sweat pouring off thing - so revolting Grin Well done you though!

Bakingtins · 28/07/2013 20:37

Yay! I crawled ran for 20 mins and I'm so proud of myself! I can't believe just a few weeks ago I was struggling to run for one minute.
The chimp is well and truly squashed. Long live the snail.

EeTraceyluv · 28/07/2013 20:59

That's the spirit! remembering that time that one minute seemed a lifetime and now 8 seems 'ok' Grin Brilliant stuff!

DramaAlpaca · 28/07/2013 20:59

Ooh I love the Ditch the Chimp & Embrace the Snail mantra!

Well done Bakingtins on your 20 minutes - it's a great feeling isn't it?

I tackled W6R2 this morning - I really don't like W6! Going back to intervals after you've done a full 20 minutes is tough. I had to fight the inner chimp very hard to day, but took advice from my DS who said to me "Mum, when did you ever take orders from a chimp?" Grin. So I managed to ditch the chimp & embrace the snail - which could probably beat me easily in a running race at the moment.

And I hate the sweating & the beetroot face too!

nextphase · 28/07/2013 21:01

In which case, can I be a slug please? I don't fancy carrying a house and running Grin

I can't beleive I've just run for 30 mins! Well impressed with your distance Sarah I did 5.4 km over the 40 mins, so reckon I ran 4.2km, warmed up / cooled down 1.2km. OK, I dropped to a walk for half a dozen paces near the top of the first hill, and as always on this route, over the dodgy plank bridge. I just kept telling chimp he could get out at the next road, the junction, top of the hill etc, and by the time I'd got there, he'd gone back to sleep!

I can't beleive I felt at the end of 30 mins the same as at the end of the first 60 sec jog 8 weeks ago! The program is truly genius!

Ellie What time did you run at? Its been pretty hot and humid here today. I feel pretty rough if I overheat. Also think about having had enough food, but not too recently, and a decent amount to drink - I loose half a kg while running, so thats a whole pint of water!

nextphase · 28/07/2013 21:03

Drama you posted while I was typing. If you've finished w6r2, that's it for intervals. Solid running from now on. Enjoy!!

EeTraceyluv · 28/07/2013 21:08

I think I may do w6 r1 again in the park as I've done both w5 r3 and 6:1 on the treadmill, need to get my rhythm and route back on track before just running without a break!

DramaAlpaca · 28/07/2013 21:35

Thanks nextphase - looking forward to solid running!

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cinnamongreyhound · 28/07/2013 21:36

Could be the heat or dehydration, not enough to eat during the day, hormones or just that you were going to fast Elliemummaroos.

Well done bakingtins, EeTraceyLuv, SarahWithAFringeOnTop, bakingnovice, nextphase and DramaAlpaca!!!

Going to attempt a 6.30am run tomorrow :)

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