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More Couch to 5k encouragement!

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PrincessWatermelon · 30/06/2020 09:05

I hope it's ok starting a new thread. I found the last one so encouraging and didn't want it to stop!!

Also, have to share I've just done W6R3 - my first 25 min run. Wasn't sure I was going to make it to the end, but kept moving (as Jo Whiley told me to) and did it!!

How are others getting on?

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LookDontTeuch · 20/07/2020 19:51

Finally did W4R3 after days of putting it off and it was...okay? I can't see how I'll possibly be able to run longer though, I barely manage the full 5mins! I'm going so slowly that I might start reversing Grin

Bearing in mind I'm carrying lots of extra weight, is there any benefit in repeating week 4 to make sure I can run the full time or are you as well just pushing into the next week and giving it a go?

HelpMeh · 20/07/2020 20:04

@LookDontTeuch

Finally did W4R3 after days of putting it off and it was...okay? I can't see how I'll possibly be able to run longer though, I barely manage the full 5mins! I'm going so slowly that I might start reversing Grin

Bearing in mind I'm carrying lots of extra weight, is there any benefit in repeating week 4 to make sure I can run the full time or are you as well just pushing into the next week and giving it a go?

If you manage to complete all of your intervals then I'd carry on. If you fail the next run which I think is 5, 5, 5(?), then repeat that one.
StillDumDeDumming · 20/07/2020 22:23

This is all very encouraging - well done everyone. Tomorrow- as early as possible- I shall be doing W2 R2 - in my local park. Feels slightly momentous. I have laid out my gear. What could possibly go wrong 😁

notaflyingmonkey · 21/07/2020 06:21

@HelpMeh - sorry, what do you mean by complete all your intervals? Do you mean the walking bit in between the running?

StillDumDeDumming · 21/07/2020 07:22

@notaflyingmonkey I think the other way - the running part between the walking Grin

I have just done W2r2. In the local park. I’m lucky to have it right there - coupla pot heads but the sunshine was beautiful. I am on 75 squats for the challenge now.

StillDumDeDumming · 21/07/2020 07:24

@notaflyingmonkey I’d carry on to the next run if I were you. You may well surprise yourself. As someone else said - put less comfy runs behind you. Great advice.

Stopthehop · 21/07/2020 07:55

Just done my first post graduation run. I did download the zombie run app but it kept crashing so was pretty rubbish. I set an alarm for 20 minutes so I could turn around and head home. I did 4.19km, the furthest I've gone and the fastest pace.

NCTDN · 21/07/2020 08:05

Wow well done @Stopthehop

StillDumDeDumming · 21/07/2020 08:11

Ah that’s a shame about the zombie app. NHS choices have a few c25k plus podcasts. They’re good and work in stamina and pace.

StillDumDeDumming · 21/07/2020 08:12

And well done!!! Keeping going is a bit tricky once you’ve done the program

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PrincessWatermelon · 21/07/2020 08:37

I am a graduate! Final run today and I pushed and pushed myself. Almost died, but managed 5k in 30.33. Phew! Cannot believe I've done it. Would've been nice to have completed it on a sub 30 mins, but that seems a bit too much to expect.

Now gonna try my Garmin training for 10k.

Well done to you all. Keep going and trusting the programme. Smile

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Stopthehop · 21/07/2020 08:57

Well done @PrincessWatermelon

Sexnotgender · 21/07/2020 09:28

Well done @PrincessWatermelon! That’s quick too!!

mumto2unicorns · 21/07/2020 09:41

Well done @PrincessWatermelon that is a really good pace.

I've just completed w8r2 my husband is impressed I've got this far he thought I would quit after run 1.

Polkadotties · 21/07/2020 09:46

Well done @PrincessWatermelon Grin

StillDumDeDumming · 21/07/2020 10:04

Speedy and fantastic well done!

UnaOfStormhold · 21/07/2020 10:21

Fabulous work Princess. Very rare for anyone to do 5k in 30 mins on their graduation run so getting that close!

HelpMeh · 21/07/2020 10:53

@PrincessWatermelon Good god, I'm amazed you got anywhere near 30 mins. Well done! Grin I actually would've died.

HelpMeh · 21/07/2020 11:00

[quote notaflyingmonkey]@HelpMeh - sorry, what do you mean by complete all your intervals? Do you mean the walking bit in between the running?[/quote]
You wish! We can all manage the walking Grin

I mean if you can complete all your running segments without stopping (even if close to death), then I would carry on with the program schedule. If you fail a day then repeat that day, but don't hold yourself back. You'll be surprised at what you can manage.

FloatOn · 21/07/2020 14:19

So nice to hear everyone's success stories, hop all of you with injuries heal up soon.

I took a week off last week as I was camping, I'd completed W6 R2 up to that point, so I just went back and did W6R2 again this afternoon and actually succeeded! Cant believe it, I though after a week off I'd be back to W1!

Murmurur · 21/07/2020 14:23

Well done @PrincessWatermelon!

W8R1 done. Pleased to have done it successfully, though I only managed just over 2 miles including my walks so I am incredibly slow. Still I keep telling my children they need to practice their music pieces slowly before they can play them well at speed, so I am trying to stick with it and not worry about speed. Keeping on getting out there is the only thing that matters.

MirandaWest · 21/07/2020 16:22

Well done Princess - great pace. Am hoping one day I might get near to 30 minutes for 5k Smile

Polkadotties · 21/07/2020 17:42

Pulling the sports bra on, about to do W3R1 Grin

TeamEponine · 21/07/2020 18:28

Good luck @Polkadotties

I did w5r2 this morning. Felt like it went well, but my backside is killing me now! Confused

Polkadotties · 21/07/2020 18:46

Well that wasn’t too bad. Felt it in the last 45 secs of the last 3 min run