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

136 replies

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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jezzasjockstrap · 27/09/2013 20:12

Anyone else looking at the 20 minute jog in W5 and thinking "oh shiiiiiiiit"?

wallpaperaddict · 28/09/2013 10:31

Hi everyone, I've been away from the thread for ages but still running! Have completed week 3 run 2 and really enjoying it,but can only run in the evening so finding running in the dark a bit of a challenge!

RippingYarns · 28/09/2013 13:05

Wallpaper, can't believe you're running as well as doing ripped, awesome!

originalpiratematerial · 29/09/2013 12:05

Went running this morning, got in a stupid mix-up with the podcasts and ended up abandoning them completely and just running. So did 5 k with a couple of walking breaks.

Tomorrow I am going to complete Wk4 properly and then move on to Wk 5 on Wednesday. On the Guardian podcasts it's 8 mins running, 5 mins walking and 8 mins running - so I'm guessing this will be the final week with walking breaks?

AlottaRunning · 30/09/2013 12:10

Went for 1st run of week 4 this morning but pulled up after 2 minutes with calf injury.

I go running after dropping my kids at school so had to limp all the way back home.

Definitely not going to be able to run this week, not sure when I will be able to get back into it. Gutted.

originalpiratematerial · 01/10/2013 17:17

Alotta Sad - that sounds grim - do you think you've torn a muscle? I wish you a speedy recovery!

I finished Wk 4 this morning properly after podcast muddle on Sunday. On to Wk 5 now which, on the Guardian podcasts, is 8 mins running, 5 mins walking, 8 mins running.

AlottaRunning · 02/10/2013 10:28

At first I thought I had original, but it was much better yesterday. It still hurts when I go up on my toes and getting down stairs is a bit of a chore but I don't think it's as bad as I first thought. I'm taking at least 2 weeks off running and then I don't know which week I will start at, don't want to start at beginning again and hoping redoing week 3 will be enough. Can't believe how much I'm missing going for a run this morning.
My pants have been noticeably looser the past few days as well.

originalpiratematerial · 02/10/2013 21:38

I'm really pleased to hear it might not be as bad as you first feared! Fingers crossed. Funnily enough I have come out in sympathy with you - I think I maybe overdid it on the stretching last night but my right calf has been twingeing all day!

originalpiratematerial · 03/10/2013 23:29

Did Run 1, Week 5 this morning. No pain in right calf whatsoever, hurrah! I think a liberal application of arnica gel before bedtime helped.

AlottaRunning · 05/10/2013 15:32

My calf is much better, not going to attempt running again yet but may dig my shred DVD out or something to keep me going.
I'm going to feel really behind when I start again. Well done on week 5 run, glad you've had no more bother from your calf.
Think I'm aiming for redoing week 3 in about a weeks time.

originalpiratematerial · 06/10/2013 22:36

Will keep fingers crossed for you!

Have done Week 5 twice more, but I do feel as if I'm incubating some sort of lurgy (am pouring with sweat, ugh) so may have to have an enforced break myself Hmm.

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 :/

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.

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 Shock.

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 Hmm so I just have it when I go to my mum's Blush.

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.

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 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.

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!

RippingYarns · 10/10/2013 11:50

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

still loving it though

originalpiratematerial · 11/10/2013 12:50

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

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.

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 · 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 Grin) 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 Hmm Grin.

originalpiratematerial · 15/10/2013 12:06

Week 7 Run 1 done this morning.

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 Smile. Good luck to all of the new starters and congratulations to all of you who are already well into your plans already !