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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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RippingYarns · 11/09/2013 07:39

Oh, day 2 for me!

I'm buzzing about this fitness malarkey, so much so I barely recognise myself. Is it possible to be abducted by aliens and have an exercise chip planted because this sure isn't normal for me :-O

AlottaReading · 11/09/2013 11:42

I found it harder today as still slightly aching from Monday, but I managed SmileJust hope not any worse come Friday.
I struggled with pacing myself as well, kept having to force myself to slow down.

RippingYarns · 12/09/2013 08:40

I found it hard going too, maybe because I'd walked 4 miles before I ran, but comforted somewhat by DH saying he found day 2 the toughest as well.

Today is a rest day and I'm definitely going to rest this time, I felt guilty on Tuesday, so shredded. Don't I know it :-O

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phantomhairpuller · 12/09/2013 15:21

Day 3 week 1 done Grin

I took the dog with me today, I'm not sure she likes me any more Wink I had to practically drag her home! Evidently she's as unfit as her owner!

I've shredded today too. There must be something wrong with me Wink

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AlottaReading · 12/09/2013 16:57

I had planned to do some strength exercise today but I've rested as I'm shattered, had to force my way out of bed.
I'm not aching as much anymore though so hopefully after a good nights sleep I'll be raring to go in the morning for the last of week one's runs.

AnathemaDevice · 12/09/2013 20:07

Week 2 finished! Tonight was the first night that I really haven't wanted to go out, but I think that's because I've had a crap week rather than the thought of exercise.

I can't believe some of you are shredding as well-I think that would finish me off completely. I last did the Shred just before I found out I was pregnant with DS2. He's 7 months now, I probably should dig it out again.

AlottaReading · 13/09/2013 09:59

Week 1 finished! I didn't feel like running at all this morning, but forced myself into it and glad I did as feel better now, I'll probably crash out in an hourGrin
My shins were hurting slightly, not sure if its the way I'm running or that I'm tensing when making myself slow down.
I also have shred. Have done it on and off the past 2 years but never made it past level 2, don't think I could do it as well as running! Maybe when I'm feeling fitter!

originalpiratematerial · 13/09/2013 10:28

Can I join please? I did post on one of these threads a couple of weeks ago but then life got in the way, as it does...

Anyway, I did the first session this morning - have downloaded the Guardian beginner runner podcasts and got some earphones that actually stay in my ears, so it was all good. I did 3 km in total which surprised me! Looking forward to doing a second session on Sunday.

RippingYarns · 13/09/2013 12:32

Yay, week 1 finished for me too

I've got slight shin pain too and have been advised to have my shoes and gait checked. Also maybe a bit more in the way of stretching. Still feel great though.

AnathemaDevice · 14/09/2013 19:14

I should be out running tonight, but I only had 4 hours sleep last night I'm curled up under a blanket watching a programme about Doctor Who. I'll make it up tomorrow, honest!

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phantomhairpuller · 14/09/2013 19:17

Week one done Grin

On to week 2 on Monday

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caffeinated · 15/09/2013 11:15

I am on week 2 run 1. Doing week 2 run 2 in the morning. Prob in the rain. That will question my resolve at 6:45 when my bed is holding me hostage. Found the first week a total slog, so unfit. But can sense that I am improving which spurs me on. Be great to check in with others too.

originalpiratematerial · 15/09/2013 12:27

Did Day 2 of Week 1 this morning - did 4 km in total which I was really pleased about. Might rush on and do Day 3 tomorrow in order to catch up with the thread as I see most of you are on Week 2 Blush.

caffeinated · 16/09/2013 09:15

Did week 2 run 2 at 6:45 this morning in a very boggy park in parts. Knocked a few seconds off my average mile so happy with that. I am able to run just over half a lap of the park now before starting to walk a little bit. This time a week ago I couldn't even run a quarter.

RippingYarns · 16/09/2013 09:34

I'm having to rest up for a couple of weeks, think have got the beginnings of shin splints.

My shoes are fine to wear for shredding but think I need something better for running in. Am gutted, but will be back.

AlottaReading · 16/09/2013 11:23

I was worried I was starting with shin splints ripping but they were better today. Still going to take care though as have had problems with my shins before.
First run of week 2 done and I enjoyed it more today.

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phantomhairpuller · 17/09/2013 10:37

Week 2, run 1 done Grin

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originalpiratematerial · 17/09/2013 11:54

Have completed Week 1 now. Going to do Day 1 of Week 2 tomorrow and if that's easy I might skip straight on to Week 3. Will see how it goes though! I'm really enjoying it, am definitely getting my running mojo back.

Sorry to hear about sore shins. Are you stretching enough and in all the right places? My right shin is intermittently sore but it never seems to get any worse so I just sorta keep going.

originalpiratematerial · 17/09/2013 11:57

caffeinated, well done on knocking a few seconds off your average mile time! I did a sub-ten minute mile this morning for the first time in ages (I am a VERY slow runner) which made me happy Smile.

AlottaReading · 17/09/2013 21:53

I'm full of cold, due to go out tomorrow morning, not sure if its a good idea. Thinking it might make me feel better but then again could end up feeling worse.
Hopefully I'll wake up in the morning feeling 10 times better as don't want to miss a run! Never thought I'd be saying that 2 weeks ago!

originalpiratematerial · 17/09/2013 22:02

Fingers crossed for you, AlottaReading!

caffeinated · 18/09/2013 09:33

Hope you managed to get out allota.

5 hours after my run on Monday my knee started to feel weird. Not painful but weird. It seemed to ease off after my rest day so went out for w3 r3 today and had to stop half way cos my knee wasn't right. It wasn't right 30 secs in but I didn't want to have to give up. But I have. Gutted. Will be a couple of days off for me at least I guess.

I think I'm ok to gently use the cross trainer too cos the knee was def aggravated on impact with the ground.

AlottaReading · 18/09/2013 09:51

Sorry to hear that caffeinated, hope it feels right again soon for you. I'm still unsure about my shins, they're not painful when running just a slight ache. I fell down some stairs about 5 years ago and injured my shins quite badly and wondering if its just from that.

I got out today, felt slightly better than yesterday so got ready for a run and took kids to school to see how I felt. I spoke to a friend there whose husband does lots of running, his rule is that if cold is just in the head, go running. If it's in your chest don't run. So I went for a run and do feel better for it.

originalpiratematerial · 18/09/2013 11:08

If you have the cash to spare, sports massage is very good for keeping running legs in good nick.

I did Day 1 of Week 2 this morning and only needed to take half of one of the walking breaks - I ran all the rest (albeit very slowly). So am probably going to move on to Week 3 on Friday.

caffeinated · 18/09/2013 13:46

No cash to spare sadly. Sounds like you are ready for week 3.