Couch Potato to 5km, any other beginners want to join this thread? Grab some running shoes and join in!

[Misdee]

I know there is a mumsnet runners thread but I am a total beginner, and feel a bit overawed on there as they all seem really experienced.

I am going to be following this training programme, running 3x a week, starting next week once my children are back at school. I say running, but in reality i will be starting with a brisk walk, then picking up the pace over the next couple of months.

I have registered interest in Race For life, which is may/june, and will be taking part in the harefield fun run.

Anyone want to join me

I have just completed Week 3, run 2. After me nearly collapsing in Week 1 when I had to run for 60 seconds I can't believe that already I'm thinking that a 90 second run is really easy . If I can do it anyone can.

Well done - that's fantastic!

Hi, I have just done my 2nd run week one. I REALLY enjoyed it again. I actually wanted to go out yesterday but have stuck to the rules so I hung on. My dh bought me a armband for my ipod which is really good.

I cant believe I am actually running!!!

running shoes
does anyone think these will be good for running as I have a load of next vouchers to spend or should I go to a running shop and try them on

p.s I have just scrolled down the list for week 5 ..(I didnt dare look before). Will I really be running that far in just 4 weeks time?

WP - yes you will be running that far ! I'm starting week 5 tomorrow, nervous, but I'm really looking forward to it - I'm going to be a proper runner

well done minum ..let me know how you get on.

Just started week 5!! It's actually less running than last week for session 1 (only by a minute)!

Well done kipper. It's a really progressive programme isn't it! I really doubt being able to do 20 mins by the end of the week but I keep telling myself that I doubted that I'd be out for half an hour the first day, that I'd be able to do the 3 minutes, then the 5 minutes..... so I'm just trying to have faith

I don't know about that Next link Widgy. They look like proper running trainers (rather than fashion) and I didn't get mine from a running shop or get measured properly. I would think they'd be ok unless you have problems when you run - quite a few of us have had knee/ankle problems so then it would be an idea to go to a running shop I guess.

I realised tonight that I haven't had a stitch for a while I was getting them every time for the first couple of weeks. Also realised that this thread is a bit like having a blog and will be nice to look back on

Thanks again Misdee for starting this thread and for everyone's company and support !

SGK - How are you getting on? Have you been to the doctors? Got my fingers crossed for your bhf run.

well done everyone thats been out today - you're doing great. (that was your longest run yet, now is a good time to check your running position..... (do you think its brainwashing ?))

Widgy - I'd think the shoes are fine unless you decide you're going to start training for the marathon or something.

Good luck tomorrow Minum. I'm off for week 4, run 2 tomorrow providing my cold hasn't progressed by then. Fingers crossed. Have new trousers and new armband for phone.

OK its AF and I have a humungous hangover, but I did it roll on the 8 minute run

Good luck to everyone today, its a beautiful day.

well done minum

i feel so exhausted this week. it was a struggle to go to my aerobics class last night. however, i did and tonight i don't have to go anywhere thank god.

next jog thursday.

i can't believe that this is my 5th week doing all this exercise. need to keep motivated...

Yay ! Well done on the run Minum and on the aerobics Ladyjogs - I can't imagine adding more exercise to the programme (faints...)

I've just done Week 4 Run 2 - It was oging really well and I was feeling pretty good until teh middle of the last run when I got the most awful stitch. Had to slow to a walk to get rid of it but I did stop the podcast and restart. What causes stitches - does anyone know ? and how do you get them to go away quickly ? I haven't had one since the first week... harumph.

I was out for 3 miles again so feel pretty chuffed about that !

beautiful day and can't go yet - am waiting in for 2 deliveries.

will try and go tonight for week 3 run 3, but don't know how I'll cope as usually go first thing.

Hi, Can I join in please? I'll need to give this thread a proper read this evening.

xx

flier. I only started on Sunday so dont worry that you are behind

thanks widgypog

yay, flier!

i've just done run 2 week 2... oh i do so like when Rawb says that it's over bar the cooldown.

My running shoes arrived today. They feel comfy.
Do you wear them as everyday shoes too or keep them just for running?
I don't think DD2 will be at pre-school tomorrow so the only way i can get out to jog is with her in the buggy. Better than not at all i guess. I am getting really frustrated at not being able to fit a jog in. Would be ok if i wasn't single and could leave DC with someone!

just finished week 3. Lets hope I can step it to week 4 [yikes]

well done furball ! I felt exactly the same a week ago but I am just about to go about and do my last run of week 4 and its been ok so far although don't really feel in the mood today but if I don't do today I won't get 3 in because we're away from tomorrow all weekend...

Not sure though about week 5 - yikes !!

tortoise, i am reliably informed by a running chum that it is v norty to wear your trainers for bumming around in. and good luck with the buggy, i htink i'll have to do that a couple of times, but anything's better than nothing, isn't it?

not sure if I should be here if I'm not following the podcast as its hard to compare. This is our 3rd, or 4th? week and yesterday we did, 55556, and I felt totally knackered afterwards. My knees hurt today too, they feel slightly jelly-like. I must start the exercises GP gave me.

FInished week 4 - yay ! - all went ok, no stitch this time (think it may have been caused by drinking water whilst I ran ?).

Have just looked at week 5 - looks scarey. Am a bit concerned as I might not be able to get out now until wednesday which will mean almost a week off running so whether I'll be up to it ??

WB my netball teacher always used to say keep running if you get a stitch and that's what I do! Also I started week 4 after nearly a week's gap having been ill so I'd give week 5 a try. You can always slow down if you need to.

I've just done week 5 session 2 - 2 lots of 8 mins!!!!!!! I feel quite confident about the next one now too - 20 mins but I know I can jog as slow as I need to!

i kind of can't believe i'll be able to jog for 8 mins, that 90 secs really puffed me out. i did it, you know, but it seems crazy to think we'll be at eight mins in a couple of weeks.