C25K buddy?

[BikeRider33]

Is anyone interested in starting the C25K running thing with me after the Easter holidays? I really need to do something but lack motivation to do things alone and don't really know anyone to ask to start it with me.

I'm nearing 50 and way too heavy but know once I get started I will feel so much better. I'm looking to do this while the children are at school (and make sure there is no chance of having to do school run in sports kits!). I live near Addenbrookes, but could cycle (or even drive) to a suitable place to jog.

If you are interested we could meet somewhere central to start with (like a cafe with cake - this is why I need to run!) so you can see I really am an overweight, unfit middle aged woman!

I'll be wearing a baby (grin) not whilst jogging though (obviously)
Just to clarify are we just meeting and having a coffee, sorting out logistics etc? Not actually going for a run after?

oo no! Not after coffee and cake!!

Cake, you say? Excellent. See you all there then!

Won't be able to make that as I'll be working, but if you do a lunchtime run I might be in

Newtocambridge - what time slot is your
'lunchtime' ?

I'm not on a scheduled lunch, so am reasonably flexible and can usually get out of the office between 12 and 2

are we still on for friday??

I am.

fabulous.

I would be interested in joining you, but can't make this Friday. I'd ignored the thread because I thought C25k stood for Cambridge 25km - doh!

I only just realised it was 5 km not 25 That's shame though. When would yu be free?

hum, I have been trying to pm people with my name and suchlike but thepm thingy on here does't seem to be working :(

I'm still coming. Will you really wear red trousers? Trying to think of my distinguishing garment. A pink sweater?

Think a 25k might take me a while to build up to!

Yes, the red trousers are on the ironing plie . I will also have a scarf on !

Where on Mill Road is black cat?

It's almost directly opposite the church near the bridge on the romsey side, opposite Kailesh as well. !

I'll be there if it isn't raining - I know that sounds pathetic but I've got set off at 9.30 ish coz I'm the other side of town plus the baby, so yes I'll be there weather permitting! If not please please update me on meeting times . .

I understand totally - would never have left the house with small baby on wet days before i could drive (which is why i need to start running!)

trousers are ironed

Lovely to meet up today! Thumbtack - I hope you got home ok - I should have offered you a lift! See you all next week.

Yes, very nice to see you all. For those who couldn't make it - we decided we're definitely going to do a Friday morning run together but that individually we'd be doing runs at other times. So if others not at coffee wanted to join up with any of those we'll use the thread to let you know where and when.

It was nice to meet you all. I'm planning my first run for Monday sometime (unless I can find an excuse !)

I think I'm going to give it a go round CH park tomorrw evening..having friends for dinner with probably too much alcohol tonight - so i will make it my final blow out Oh, and I forgot to pay for my coffee I must go back and do that!

hurray!! Just done the first one It was an awful lot harder than I expected, but I persevered and feel very pleased!! Will do it again Tuesday I think.. Wow!

Did my first run today! Not sure the pace changed much between the walking and running and think my legs will ache tomorrow but it's done.