Couch to 5K - to infinity and beyond...

[cinnamongreyhound]

A new thread for those of us who started in January 2012 and anyone starting now. Everyone welcome for support, encouragement and occasional arse kicking :)

Wow Cinnamon that is some good running.

My DH gave me a Garmin Forerunner for Christmas - already slightly obsessed. Went for a run yesterday 6.5km. A bike ride today, only 7.5km - I was working out a new running route. Going for a 5k run tomorrow - hoping to get under 30mins. Then my son wants to go for a BIG walk to test the Garmin! Should be fun.

of the Forerunner, which model have you got?

5k today, and started the post-Xmas diet, having put on 3lb in a fortnight, even while keeping up the running!

hi everyone!
newbie here.
done week 1 run 1 and 2
had a sore knee after second day(how?)
so have had 2 days rest and going to do day 3 tomorrow.
got no running gear - wore dd track bottoms day one but it was pouring day 2 i wore horrid fat leggings . if i get something in the sales what doesnt get soaked and Isnt ugly?

Welcome chickenyummychicken!
I'd recommend getting running trainers properly fitted - they put you on a treadmill and video your feet as you run. It made a difference to my knees. I got mine at about week 5. I also got some running gear - leggings that support your muscles a bit (well they make my legs look a bit thinner) and a long sleeved top. They make running in the rain easier. I have also bought other bits and bobs over the last few months - it's opened up a whole new world of shopping.
My Forerunner is the 110, the grey and pink one. And I absolutely love it. So far I've used for a hike on the moors, cycling, a walk to the shops and of course running. Soooooo much fun!

Just looked up a forerunner and I am too!!

Welcome chickenyummychicken!! I had dh's joggers to start with and a pair of trainers I got for £9.99 from sports direct. I have since got a pair of running legging, t-shirt and pair of saucony trainers (which I found a recommendation for using info from runners world and a youtube video about your pronation). Trainers were £40 the rest were under a tenner each from sports direct and I have a hoodie for when it's cold.

I've got Asics running shorts (calf length) and running top, Nike Lunarfly trainers (fitted at specialist shop) and an old hoodie.

I've been wearing Saucony trainers - I like them and think I will get a new pair soon.

Really enjoyed parkrun today - ran with someone who is a little slower than me and we managed to knock a few seconds off her pb. I have been recovering from a cold so was glad of the excuse not to push it.

Hello another newbie here. I have also done the first two runs of week 1! Just completed the second and well, not a good idea when I have been on my feet for 10 hours at work!

I am really enjoying it, although at 5ft 6 and 14st7lbs I must look a sight .

Onwards and inwards!

Well done notso
I didn't believe I could run when I started last year - now I've done 26 5k parkruns :) Still over 18 stone but feeling fit. This year I am hoping to get the t shirt for 50 parkruns and I'd like to do a 10 k later in the year...

Well done notso
I didn't believe I could run when I started last year - now I've done 26 5k parkruns :) Still over 18 stone but feeling fit. This year I am hoping to get the t shirt for 50 parkruns and I'd like to do a 10 k later in the year...

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I was 15st in November when I started losing weight and started running in January, probably lost a st by then but 5'5". I have now run 8miles at my furthest and am 9st 4. I can't imagine life without running so stick at it notsofrownieface

Another newbie, I've done day 1 and 2. No problems other than a pain in my heal, probably cause I don't have running shoes and I'm running in my walking shoes.

I'm going to by some trainers tomorrow.

One question - how do you time the runs? I don't like to use headphones outside so I'm not using a podcast.

I used the podcast and now Nike + app on my iPod. My phone has speakers so would have been able to hear it. I wear only one headphone when out for safety :)

went to sports direct and got leggings and t shirt from karrimor range and some trainers.
going to do week 2 day 1 today.
weighed self today
10 stone - which is 12 lbs more than i would like.
managed to half my 8 ciggy a day to 4 as well.

Welcome all newbies. I loved the couch to 5k podcasts, I use earphones (except when doing a park run) so I just followed Laura (NHS Direct podcasts). There are APPs that beep when you have to run and walk, but Laura just keeps you going and gives pointers as well.

How did it go with your new gear chickenmummychicken? Well done on cutting down cigarettes too :)

I've just been and my first timed 10K (by myself nothing official) and it was 59 mins. Going to check my clubs standards and see how that compares.

And happy new year to all

Cinnamon that's a great time :) Even the thought of 10k makes me weak at the knees!

Did 5k today after a few days of post-Christmas illness/lethargy - helped blow the cobwebs out! Happy new year everyone :)

i have wigged out and not run yesterday or today!
work tomorrow
i WILL go
my running gear GOOD
If anyone goes to sports direct - the karrimor clothes - the top was smaller than i expected - size up one. the leggings perfect - even size down if you are on the smaller end of your clothes size!

Well I had a snooze this afternoon and I must have slept funny because I just tried to do the final run of week one and my back started seizing up and I couldn't run through it . Well there is always tomorrow.

Hi ladies, I've just found this thread and wondered if I could trouble you for some advice please!?!
I started couch to 5k in October, and by beginning of Decemeber I had run 3 times a week, every week and about to start week 6. Then I caught an awful cold, then the kids caught it and Christmas came along. The upshot being that I've not run for 3 weeks! Where should I pick up from again, or should I start back at week 1 again? I feel so unfit from not getting out and am cross that ive let it slide, need to get going again. Thanks for reading.

I wouldn't go back to week 1, I'd try maybe one run on week 4, if that goes OK do one run on week 5 and then crack on with week 6.

Oh how ace to see familiar faces :)
I started the programme in Jan 2012 and got to my second last run - a 5k Parkrun - where I managed to seriously injure my ankle :(
Since Nov I've lost over a stone on SW and NEEEEED to get running again so will be starting again tomorrow.
Really looking forward to hearing Laura's dulcet tones again and hitting the road :)

How did it go chickenyummychicken?

Hope you feel better soon notsofrownieface :)

Think I'd go for week 5 milkybrew :)

Welcome back weblette, well done on the weightloss!