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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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Dingle · 23/07/2013 10:25

watchingout I tend to run every other day as opposed to 3 times a week IYKWIM. Only very occasionally I will take 2 days in between.

I use a TM, on W7 I walk at about 4.5 mph & "run" at about 5.1/5.2 mph....off to see what that convert to to be nosey! xxx

Bakingnovice · 23/07/2013 10:32

Congrats to all the rfl runners.

I'm doing w7r2 today and I have to say I don't dread the long runs anymore. In fact I enjoy them. I'm having two rest days between runs at the moment as I have a sore heel and don't want to overdo it. Everyone's TM running speeds vary so much. I run at about 6.5 and walk at 6. Have no idea if that's mph or kph!!

EeTraceyluv · 23/07/2013 10:42

I go every other day and it's still taking me months Grin still, I'm doing it at my own pace!

Dingle · 23/07/2013 10:59

Bakingnovice I did W7R2 last night, but I am struggling with the longer runs. I get so hot on our TM and to be honest a bit bored!Blush I was wondering if I need to slow down my pace a bit, I do like to see even a tiny bit of improvement. I am now hitting 3 miles and I have set that as a sort of benchmark for myself!

scarecrow22 · 23/07/2013 14:03

treadmillers - will depend not just on fitness but also - even more so? - on stride length. I used to walk at 6.6 kph and run at 8.8-10 for a lopping run but have v long legs (I'm 5'9" but legs same as 6'1" dh Smile shame they are same circumference too ) Doing 5.5, 6.6, 7.7 etc easier to programme when running! sometimes if.stride more natural might be easier to run a bit faster. Also great advantage of TM us you can up speed v gradually, eg for last run or last minute of last run etc. and build it up. If you want too.

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cinnamongreyhound · 23/07/2013 14:18

I'm in Suffolk nextphase, we had a cloudy sat and Sunday morning but still warm. Yesterday was roasting apparently 35C and we had a storm and rain last night and this morning. Nice cool run at 6 this morning but very sticky now :(

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EeTraceyluv · 23/07/2013 14:34

I really need to know how far I am running. I have a bloody useless Blackberry and have a C25K app on it but it only shows the time and a nice chappie tells me when to do what. Is there anything I can download to get me the distance??

hairtwiddler · 23/07/2013 16:17

You could map your route when you get back? Run keeper does that.

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cinnamongreyhound · 23/07/2013 16:18

Runtastic, runkeeper, mapmyrun, endomondo are four apps that I've used for distance :)

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EeTraceyluv · 23/07/2013 16:46

ooh I'll check those out thanks.

Bakingtins · 23/07/2013 20:38

My inner chimp needs a good kicking and seems to have donned a lead jacket....

nextphase · 23/07/2013 20:52

Baking I had a really bad w7r3, but am doing OK now.
Did 28 mins on Sun without stopping, and just back from w8r2, and the chimp made me stand still when waiting to cross the road twice when cars were coming, but ran (jogged, very slowly) the rest.
Chimp will be tired after all that kicking, and I'm sure he'll be well behaved next time.

CoteDAzur · 23/07/2013 20:54

Re treadmill speeds - I run at a base speed of 8.5 km/hr, and move up to 9 km/hr when I feel like it, going back down to 8.5 km/hr when I need to.

My walking speed for interval training is 5.5 km/hr.

amigababy · 23/07/2013 21:32

I just downloaded runkeeper, I'm starting to look at my distances now. I did a retrospective map my run and realized in my 25 minute run (w7) I'm covering all of 3km or 1.88 miles. So not a lot! I'm not likely to do 5 km in 30 mins at that speed.

However, I'm not getting hung up on distance, there are too many hills for me to worry too much, and this is a long term plan now, so I just want to start building up a run log to chart my progress, now I've got past the actual will I / won't I go out running demon. Statistics rule :-)

UmBongo · 23/07/2013 22:18

I will go out again, should have gone this evening but it started raining. I have run in the rain (and hail!) before but it seems a while since then and I was feeling wussy!

I have however, found you all! Happy running everyone.

watchingout · 23/07/2013 22:18

My aim for tomorrow w8r2 is to tip over the 4k mark in 28 mins.

Nextphase, I think you're allowed to pause for traffic! I allow myself to walk over a cattle grid (twice) as my eyes struggle with sweat to focus on the struts safely at such a huge speed Wink

Bakingnovice · 23/07/2013 22:50

I spoke too soon! Good god, w7r2 was a disaster. It started badly as for the first time ever I didn't want to run. Was tired and grumpy. Did manage the full 25 minute but only with 3 x 1 minute breaks at 14 mins, 20 mins and 22 mins. I've never stopped on any run so feeling a bit crap. The thing is, once i had stopped the first time I lost momentum and talked myself into stopping twice more. I didn't enjoy the run or the post run high.

Hoping its just one of those bad runs and am just moving on to w7r3 next time. Does anyone ever feel confident that they can just run??!!!

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cinnamongreyhound · 23/07/2013 22:52

It took a long time for me LauraPashley, probably 3 months after I finished the plan to actually enjoy the run :(

Please give the full 20mins a try trickydickie and don't plan to have a walk. Take it steady and you and your friend will both manage it!!

I personally find running helps any period cramps I get while running and for a bit afterwards too. If its making you feel worse then have a few days break, better than having a miserable run an knocking your confidence.

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cinnamongreyhound · 23/07/2013 22:53

I've had that too bakingnovice, your next run will be fine. We all have rubbish runs but I've also had some great ones when I really haven't felt like going at all!!

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LauraPashley · 24/07/2013 00:00

3 months?!! Shock !!!

hairtwiddler · 24/07/2013 07:36

Morning all! Just back from a 30min run round my local park. Still quite fresh out there. Should have gone last night really but motivation was zero. Really need a new goal. Doing the great North 5k in September so will aim to improve my time from r4l.

watchingout · 24/07/2013 07:51

Yay! 4.3k in 28:49. Good start to the morningGrinGrin

Judyandherdreamofhorses · 24/07/2013 07:53

Not fresh here at all. Muggy and sunny again (Dartmoor).
Just did w8r2 - 28 mins running. I was pleased with it as felt great all through, but my pace is rubbish. Only 4.5km, including the warm up and cool down. I can't see how anyone does 5km!

Going away tomorrow to my parents, where it's flat! Might be easier runs there, and DStepDad is training for half marathon so will run with me as his gentle warm up!

Bakingnovice · 24/07/2013 08:50

Cinnamon thank you for your encouragement. It really helps when my running confidence is at an all time low. Looking forward to my next run.

scarecrow22 · 24/07/2013 09:03

finished w4 this morning. Can't believe am moving on to the fabled week 5 Shock Managed to do a few strides on tow path as extra.running means I cam get there and back too in allotted time. Really mucjore motivating than suburban A road!

Judy I used to live just outside Tor, near Ivybridge. Miss wilder running but us much easier in our pancake flat part of world! Hats off to you Smile

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