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Anyone fancy starting couch to 5K on 9th Sept?

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phantomhairpuller · 30/08/2013 11:03

Am thinking I'll need that long to mentally prepare!

Have downloaded the podcast and ordered proper 'runners' earphones for my iphone (cos the normal ones don't stay in when I run!)

As soon as they arrive I'll be ready to go!

Am thinking i'll have to run in the evenings when DH is home with the DCs

I absolutely am not a runner- I was once but then had 2 children and put on 4 stone

Things have got to change!

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jezzasjockstrap · 11/11/2013 17:58

W7 D1 completed today. I managed 22 minutes without much walking apart from crossing the main road.
Still feels quite slow pace but hopefully this will improve. Also my right hip starts aching a bit if I do set off too fast.
Swim tomorrow.

GrippingArms · 19/10/2013 15:36

Oh no, hope he's ok now?

Have you thought about going for a sports massage?

Not had one myself, but people swear by them. Then if you've not done so before, have you had a gait analysis at one of the running shops?

AlottaRunning · 19/10/2013 15:25

Unfortunately not. My DS had an asthma attack on the Wednesday afternoon and I had to run (more like a power walk!) down to his school.

He recovered but my calf ended up worse. I'm not in any pain or anything it just feels really stiff so not sure what is going on with it now.

I'm desperate to get back running!

GrippingArms · 18/10/2013 13:32

Did you make it out, Alotta?

AlottaRunning · 16/10/2013 11:22

I didn't do my run this morning. After feeling fine while running on Monday my calf was badly aching by the afternoon, still a slight ache today so though I would leave it till tomorrow or Friday.

originalpiratematerial · 15/10/2013 23:01

Jezzas -

jezzasjockstrap · 15/10/2013 20:15

Checking in- completed W5R1 today, only impeded by an OAP and a man on a bike.
Rest (swim) day tomorrow.

UsedToBeNDP · 15/10/2013 17:03

Oh I'll have a look, thanks

UsedToBeNDP · 15/10/2013 16:59

Hello OPM

I started running and rowing (as in on a Concept2, not arguing) in my last few months here, I think. Sadly it petered out after my running buddy gave up. Running on your own is less motivational, I find.

originalpiratematerial · 15/10/2013 16:55

By the way, there is another thread for Couch to 5 km that has a lot more posters on it, on which I'm also posting, so do come on over, anyone who hasn't already found it!

originalpiratematerial · 15/10/2013 16:54

Hi NDP! I used to be a mumsnetter too, back in the day, but left for a long while. However, I certainly wasn't a runner back then!

UsedToBeNDP · 15/10/2013 14:01

Hello all.

I used to MN (originally joined in 2003, deregged in about 2009/2010). I used to road run (used the c25K plan). I stopped doing both.

I'm back on MN (wooooo) and so for the Yang to my Ying, I need to pick up the running again (bum). In truth, I do feel better when I'm exercising, I'm not overweight so it's not a weight loss mission for me, I just want to improve my health again.

I've got one of the many 0-10k apps on my mobile (very similar to the c25k just goes a longer plan and trains you to run further at the end). I did plan to start last week but was struck down with (wo)man flu, so this week it is.

Glad to have found this thread for mutual support . Good luck to all of the new starters and congratulations to all of you who are already well into your plans already !

originalpiratematerial · 15/10/2013 12:06

Week 7 Run 1 done this morning.

originalpiratematerial · 14/10/2013 11:38

You'll get there, Alotta! Glad that your calf is feeling better and good luck for your Week 2 run on Wednesday.

I did another 20 minute run this morning - it was a bit of a slog but I did it without stopping/walking at all (even blew my nose whilst running, which is hard ) so I think I'm clear to go on to Week 7 of the Guardian podcasts now. I'm getting quite tired of the guy's voice .

AlottaRunning · 14/10/2013 09:41

Well done Original, I can't even imagine getting that far yet.

Just redone a week 1 run to see how my calf went, all was fine so will do a week 2 run on weds and hopefully week 3 run on fri.
If all is well and I feel up to it I'll try week 4 again next week but think I'll probably need to do week 3 right through first.

originalpiratematerial · 13/10/2013 20:47

I went a bit mad yesterday afternoon and actually ran 5 km without stopping, or walking any of it. I'm going to finish the Guardian beginner podcasts though, because I think it has really helped me to build up my stamina gradually, and I need to do another 20 minute run, and then a few 25 min runs, before I attempt 5 k again.

originalpiratematerial · 11/10/2013 12:50

Another 20 min run this morning, slower than on Wednesday though but who cares. At least I did it.

RippingYarns · 10/10/2013 11:50

i've got 1 day left of week 3, then i gather it steps up a whole gear

still loving it though

originalpiratematerial · 10/10/2013 11:27

I did Run 1 of Week 6 yesterday and rather to my surprise (understatement) I found the 20 minute run ok - not easy, but ok. Phew!

jezzasjockstrap · 07/10/2013 19:16

Thanks Ripping. She was 18 and had been with me since she was 1. She had dementia towards the end so we were losing the moggy we knew.
Rest (swimming) day tomorrow and then onwards - I will make W5 yet!
Also planning to do my C Cake this weekend.

RippingYarns · 07/10/2013 18:38

Cake is still cooling in the kitchen, smells divine!

I never make the christmas pudding, I bought one last year and it's still in the cupboard.

Sorry to read about your cat jezza. Give yourself a bit of space and time, it's only a few days out of the whole programme

jezzasjockstrap · 07/10/2013 17:54

Hi all, still going here. I'm repeating W4 as I missed day 3 last week (cat PTS) and no way am I ready for W5 yet.
Still feels OK apart from slightly sore knee and back towards the end of the run.

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originalpiratematerial · 07/10/2013 11:00

I've not tried compression socks either (tbh I didn't know you could get them) - I think my new running shoes are providing enough support/cushioning at the moment.

Have finished Wk5 now, so on to Wk6 and the scary prospect of 20 minutes of non-stop running .

Ripping, how did the Christmas cake baking go? I didn't make my own last year but I think I will do one again this year. I'm ok at cake, rubbish at Christmas pudding so I just have it when I go to my mum's .

AlottaRunning · 07/10/2013 10:40

I don't wear compression socks Ripping, but they sound good. Ive been planning on getting some cushioning for my shoes so might see if I can find compression socks too. I definitely need something to cushion my feet when landing to protect my lower leg and see if that helps.

RippingYarns · 07/10/2013 10:25

Are there only 3 of us left :-O

Do either of you wear compression socks? They are meant to reduce lower leg injuries - I've been wearing them since I started again and not sure if they are doing that but they are so comfy on the bottoms of my feet I don't want to take them off!

Anyway, week 3,run 1 done and now baking the christmas cake. Not so sure it's good to get all this delicious stuff out as it's also a fast day :/

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