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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! Wink

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 Shock

Things have got to change!

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phantomhairpuller · 06/09/2013 13:11

Anathema, my knee isn't too bad now thanks. Could feel it whilst I did run 1 but did level 2 shred yesterday and it was mostly fine.

Hoping to get out for run 2 tonight as long as the weather holds out. Failing that I'll be out bright and early in the morning to do it Smile

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wallpaperaddict · 07/09/2013 12:13

Hello everyone! I'm going to start on Monday. I got upto week 5 but that was 7 weeks ago. I found it too hard to find the time over the summer holidays. I'm probably going to start again from week 2 or 3 if I can manage!

are you ready?!

RippingYarns · 07/09/2013 12:27

Oh yes, I CAN do this

I can do it, can't I? People will laugh as they see my wobbly gait and confusion at listening to Laura whilst still moving, but I can do this.

wallpaperaddict · 07/09/2013 13:06

ripping you can do it! No one will laugh, even if they did, you're the better person. You're the one getting out and getting exercise, whilst they are plain rude!

RippingYarns · 07/09/2013 13:28

Thanks wallpaper

just having a few nerves about going public - i always shred with the curtains closed Blush

AnathemaDevice · 07/09/2013 14:20

You can do it Ripping. I've not had anyone laugh or shout at me (yet) even though where I live it a bit rough. The most I've had is the neighbourhood cats giving me funny looks as I plod by.

I'm starting week 2 tonight. Still not got around to finding an app that lets you play your own music, so I'm hoping the music for week 2 is slightly less rubbish.

NotInTheMood · 07/09/2013 15:29

I can I join please I've downloaded my app and map my run. I've been running this week but need to build up gradually as might have over done before :-/ so have decided to try couch to 5 k

RippingYarns · 07/09/2013 16:12

Thanks everyone

I tell myself I don't care if people don't like how is look, but the fear of making a fool of myself crept in a few days ago.

It's all in my head, no-one has said anything at all. Apart from DH who is full of praise and compliments

AlottaReading · 07/09/2013 23:23

Ripping I feel the same, completely worried about looking like a fool but determined to get it done for my own benefit.

Going to stick my headphones in and stick a cap on and pretend I'm invisible!

RippingYarns · 09/09/2013 08:26

Morning runners!

Are we ready?

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phantomhairpuller · 09/09/2013 08:37

Right then!! I can't run till tonight but I am SO ready for this!! Grin

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RippingYarns · 09/09/2013 09:32

That was so good!

I ran on a mixture of path and grass with small inclines on both, and in light rain.

Want to do it again already :-O

AlottaReading · 09/09/2013 11:32

I did it! Surprisingly managed all the runs and felt great afterwards.
Was really nervous beforehand but not half as bad as I thought.
Looking forward to the next one.

wallpaperaddict · 09/09/2013 12:20

Hi runners, well done to those who have already run! I'm hoping to go this evening once DC are in bed, weather permitting!

Chopsypie · 09/09/2013 13:27

Can I join in please? Lost 2 stone this year through diet alone, would like another 2 off so looking to step up my exercise. Used to swim twice a week but stopped after a stomach infection. So very much starting from scratch. I have iPhone, c25k app and a sports bra. Will be running at about half 7, so ill report back then!

NotInTheMood · 09/09/2013 18:02

I'm starting tonight at 7.30 my knee doesn't feel great though feeling nervous eerkk

AnathemaDevice · 09/09/2013 18:12

Well done everyone who started this morning, and good luck to everyone starting tonight.

I'm doing week 2 run 2 this evening. Week 2 doesn't seem to be any worse than week 1, so I'm feeling confident. I'm going to have to get some cold weather running gear though. Autumn seems to have hit all of a sudden and I'm not prepared! At least it seems to have stopped raining. I'm not sure I'm committed enough to go out in a downpour.

wallpaperaddict · 09/09/2013 18:38

I was hoping to start today but can't get out to run this evening now. So I will be hopefully starting tomorrow.

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phantomhairpuller · 09/09/2013 18:56

I'm in the same boat wallpaper, I'm bloody pissed off with DH to be honest! He knew I wanted to run tonight but bloody work comes first as usual! By the time he gets home it will be dark and there are no streetlights round by us Hmm

Rant over Grin

I hope to start tomorrow instead. Well done all who started today.

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NoelHeadbands · 09/09/2013 21:29

Yey can I join?

I got to week 4 a little while ago, but holidays and stuff got in the way so I'm going to start over. First day for me tomorrow

NotInTheMood · 09/09/2013 21:31

Definitely a lot colder out brrrrr

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phantomhairpuller · 10/09/2013 11:13

Done Grin

Day 2 week 1.

Feels great to have done it!

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wallpaperaddict · 10/09/2013 20:01

Did my first run earlier, started on day 1 of week 2 as I had got upto week 5 not so long ago. It was great to get out and do it but not much of a challenge so I might try week 3 next run! I don't want to get bored! Seriously amazed at how cold it was out this evening though!

AlottaReading · 10/09/2013 21:35

Going to do W1D2 in the morning, woke up this morning with slightly aching thighs so will spend more time stretching them after run tomorrow.
It has been freezing here today so might wear warmer clothes tomorrow, just hope it doesn't rain too!

RubySlippers77 · 10/09/2013 22:16

I can't believe how cold it's become all of a sudden!! I don't mind running in the rain but do mind the freezing cold!

With that in mind I'm going to start looking at some gyms, have avoided it since April by going out running but really once the clocks go back I won't be able to in the evening, as my normal route takes me round a park and a country lane that won't be lit.

Apart from that, the running is going ok, second run done and I am getting (slightly) quicker Grin