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January couch to 5k - who's with me?

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Santageekmum · 26/12/2011 11:59

I am massively overweight and have never run before but am planning on starting the nhs couch to 5k plan in January (first Thursday in fact).

Who would like to don their trainers and join me?

Also if anyone has a good sports bra to recommend, I'm bf and a 40dd at the moment and need a new one for running.

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cece · 27/12/2011 10:44

I have a pair of running shoes in my basket at sports direct. Been thinking of doing this for a while. 5 stone overwieght though - will I manage it?

Santageekmum · 27/12/2011 11:12

Cece I'm about the same, but am going to give it a go... Grab those running shoes and go!

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walkingonthemoon · 27/12/2011 11:13

Me - deffo. Need to get into an exercise routine as have put on weight this year. Been v stressful.

cece · 27/12/2011 11:32

will have a shower and then buy them! LOL - got an arm wallet thing in the basket too. I think we have an mp3 player somewhere in the house, so will see if I can work out how to download it. Does it tell you when to walk and when to run? That is my main worry how do you know when your 60/90 seconds are up?

OnemorningXmasCockMonkey · 27/12/2011 11:42

I'm thinking about it - hello everyone!

ohbugrit · 27/12/2011 11:48

Cece, it tells you exactly what to do, when. Also, if I can do it as a nearly 14 stone 5'3" blob, you can too :)

jchocchip · 27/12/2011 12:00

Ok I did it!!! Been thinking about it for a while but after I downloaded the track, found my most supportive bra with a supportive vest on top, two old t shirts and a cotton hoody and cotton tracky bottoms - had some good trainers which have only really been used in the gym so why not? I survived although ran very slowly and struggled on the uphills! By the way, I've only just got below 20 stone although I have been losing weight for a while and swimming a lot, running is not something I've done for years and then only for buses...

cece · 27/12/2011 12:03

wow ichocchip - that is impressive. I really should do it too...

Woodlands · 27/12/2011 12:21

I'd like to join - have been meaning to try c25k for a while! I won't be able to start till the end of the week at least, I'm away from home and don't have my trainers/sports bra.

Santageekmum · 27/12/2011 12:39

Welcome onemorning, walking and woodlands

jchoc excellent effort, well done!

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Nospringflower · 27/12/2011 13:47

Just tried to download it to my iPhone but it says I need adobe flash. Can anyone tell me what to do? Thanks

tribpot · 27/12/2011 13:48

Are you downloading from iTunes, Nospringflower?

cece · 27/12/2011 14:19

Trainers ordered along with an armpocket for my mp3 player if I ever find it.

jchocchip · 27/12/2011 14:50

nospring you need to download to a computer and copy the files across to the iphone I think. Have same prob with the android.

Santageekmum · 27/12/2011 15:01

Well done Delilah! Great to know we can survive the first run! When are you going to go again?

Welcome Emmac

Ohbugrit I have great visions of you now! Well done to you for getting out there as well!

I'm still keeping to my original start date so have a week to source new trainers, might try to see if we have any outlets near us as well. And yes I am counting the junk food as fuel!

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Santageekmum · 27/12/2011 15:03

Sorry guys that was a post from earlier - my router crashed and seemed to want to send it again!

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Santageekmum · 27/12/2011 15:06

Nospring I downloaded the podcasts direct from iTunes onto my iPhone. They don't need flash, but maybe try again later as I had a few tries before it worked on the iPad.

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AnyoneForPimms · 27/12/2011 15:06

Certainly going to give a try on jan 2 when kids are back at school. Need to lose at least 2.7 stones so will combine with zumba 3 times a week, swimming and shredding.

Santageekmum · 27/12/2011 15:16

Crikey Anyoneforpimms you'll lose it quickly with all that exercise!

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GypsyMoth · 27/12/2011 15:30

2 more tips

1). Wear a beanie type hat, keeps hair still and keeps earpods/phones in place

2). 2 paracetam

GypsyMoth · 27/12/2011 15:30

Al, prior to a run can help with minor aches/pains etc

goldbow · 27/12/2011 15:35

Me! I'll be starting on 6th if my chest infection has gone.

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Santageekmum · 27/12/2011 16:06

Thanks for tips Littlest, I definitely will be following them!

Welcome Goldbow, hope you get better soon so you can join us!

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AnyoneForPimms · 27/12/2011 16:24

Diet alone is no good for me. I enjoy zumba and was doing 5 classes aweek but family I'll Heath stopped that and any weight I lost crept back on

aliciaflorrick · 27/12/2011 16:29

Hi all, I'd like to join in with you if I may, I tried last year but never got past week three, am a lone parent and self employed so found myself without time to go running but have a dog now and he needs to be walked twice a day so I'm sure he can have a run with me at the same time.

I need to lose about 2 stone and am going on holiday this summer so want to look good in a bikini again.

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