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Couch to 5k thread

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  • #852
    Rolomammy
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Rolomammy


    Well, I've just finished w2d2. It felt fine, definitely not easy but there was no danger of stopping either. I'm DREADING week 3. I think i could maybe manage 2 minutes but I feel like 3 will be impossible. I'm hoping after day 3 of this week il feel more positive!!!


  • #853
    koppy
    Registered Users Posts: 433 ✭✭koppy


    any one done this on a treadmill..or would people advise against the tread mill


  • #854
    tenreds
    Registered Users Posts: 169 ✭✭tenreds


    Rolomammy wrote: »
    Well, I've just finished w2d2. It felt fine, definitely not easy but there was no danger of stopping either. I'm DREADING week 3. I think i could maybe manage 2 minutes but I feel like 3 will be impossible. I'm hoping after day 3 of this week il feel more positive!!!

    Every week you will have doubts about doing the next week,but every week you are getting fitter and you will be able to do it.


  • #855
    MAJJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,679 ✭✭✭MAJJ


    Hiya Folks,

    Been lurking here and am going to start the C25K shortly. Some time ago I found a site that showed 5K routes, it showed loads in D16 on a google map. I have been searching through boards and google but no joy. I'd appreciate some if anyone could help.

    Cheers,
    MAJJ


  • #856
    RayCun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    mapmyrun.com shows routes that other runners have uploaded in different locations

    But you don't need to find a 5k route, it'll be a couple of months before you cover that distance. Just find a park where you can run the times. dublin 16 you could run in Marlay Park or, better yet, join this training group that starts next week


  • #857
    davenewt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 482 ✭✭davenewt


    W4D3, done. Halfway. I've stuck to having just one rest day between sessions. As tenreds says, constant doubts. Hardest has been the last week, going from 3-4-5min runs on subsequent days... have found that quite a ramp if I'm honest.

    Today I missed the first "slow down" which threw me, and ended up running for what felt like a fortnight. Didn't help that I'd chosen a route that took me uphill early on. Turned out I was running for just 4 mins instead of the planned 3. Amazing how 4 minutes can feel like enough time to write a novel, watch the changing of the seasons, witness the extinction of life on Earth, and still have time for tea and biscuits.

    Still waiting for "the moment" to happen where I feel I can run further and ignore the voice in my headphones telling me to slow down and walk. At the moment, she can't interrupt my music soon enough :)

    Still, halfway. That's half more than I thought I'd do. Onwards and, preferably, down-hill-wards (or at least on the flat) from now on!


  • #858
    Rolomammy
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Rolomammy


    Thanks tenreds. Your dead right. I started week 3 on Friday and it went very well. Day 2 tonight. I'm looking forward to it already!


  • #859
    tenreds
    Registered Users Posts: 169 ✭✭tenreds


    Anyone got any advise about running in their first 5k race,the nerves are starting to get to me thinking of running with all these real runners.Not sure about things like what time I should eat,and what I eat.Then what about doing a little warm up jog or just stretch or both and when just before or half an hour before race :confused:.The race is at 7 30 and I normally run in the morning time.The doubts are starting to creep in again:(


  • #860
    RayCun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    You'll be grand. The fact that you've run 5k in training will put you ahead of a fair number of people in a lot of road races. Don't eat in the hour before the race, 2 hours if you sometimes suffer from indigestion or stitches. Go for a practice run a couple of days before to see what works for you. A few minutes of very slow and easy jogging about 5/10 minutes before the race start should be enough of a warmup.


  • #861
    tenreds
    Registered Users Posts: 169 ✭✭tenreds


    Thanks RayCun,
    Well I finished with c25k now as I ran my first race on Wednesday.I went for a practise run on Monday and ended up tripping myself on my shoe lases so nearly never got to starting line but no real harm done to me only to my pride :o

    The race itself,well what can I say but what an experience I just loved it.I started right at the back and at the start found I was going to slow to many people in front for the first k.Then the crowd started to thin out a bit and I found myself passing people with ease.By the 3k mark I was going at a nice and steady pace and just focusing on passing the next person one at time.The last 500 meters the legs started to give and few people passed me near the line.The time I did was under 24 mins :eek: so really happy with that and having the family at the finishing line,well I felt so proud.Can't wait for my next race but legs really sore today so I'll take easy for a day or two.

    Thanks c25k and goodbye :D:D:D


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  • #862
    girlonfire
    Closed Accounts Posts: 337 ✭✭girlonfire


    I'm going to start the C25K today. I'm feeling somewhat unfit at the moment, but really looking forward to charting my progress over the coming weeks.
    Does anyone have any pointers that might be helpful?


  • #863
    davenewt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 482 ✭✭davenewt


    @girlonfire: quite simply - do it :) I've been getting through it using the "10k runner" app on the iPhone (don't look shocked - it starts the same as the 5k plan and I'm on week 7 of 8 on the way to 5k).

    Take the runs easy - depending on your current level of fitness you may find breathing the hardest (I do) or the strength in your legs going quicker than you'd like, but the plan starts you off easy enough.

    If you find any of the sections tough, just slow down a bit (try to ignore the voice in your head telling you "you can't do it" and convincing you to stop and walk early... because you CAN do it, and you'll feel so good with every run you complete.

    I try to run every other day, and as soon as I've done a run I make sure to cool down and stretch using this vid...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgu6poYC-lk


    ...and I've kept any aches and pains at bay by sticking to this routine.

    Also, share your progress here to help with the motivation (see my couple of posts earlier in this thread - seems so long ago I was only starting and I've just got in from a 20 min run - well, very slow jog! - as I type this).

    Most importantly, have fun :)


  • #864
    girlonfire
    Closed Accounts Posts: 337 ✭✭girlonfire


    Thanks a million for the encouragement. I'm feeling great now that I've started. I'll be taking all of your advice on board and thank you for the link. Much appreciated. I'll post back with a progress update :-)


  • #865
    davenewt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 482 ✭✭davenewt


    me - 8 weeks ago wrote: »
    What the hell, I'm going to throw my runners into the ring on this thread too. Started the C25k thing this week, today was W1D2.

    8 weeks later, I finally ran jogged 5k last night. It's possible!

    Delighted, obviously, and wanted to tell a few people who might understand (rather than people in the office who won't give a stuff), hence the self-congratulatory post. Please forgive me. Now, who wants cake and beer!?! :D

    Also wanted to prove to anyone else considering it that yes, it is possible to get off your arse and run 5k within 2 months. I know, I didn't really believe anyone else when I was thinking about it either. So to anyone else reading this and thinking about it: just quit reading and start running!

    Now, will I start a "training log"? What am I "training" for? It's great to have done 5k but.... now what? :confused:


  • #866
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,256 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    I tried Couch to 5k a few weeks ago and got bad knee pain. Apparently I was wearing the wrong type of shoes.

    So I let myself heal up, ordered some proper running shoes and am giving it another go starting tomorrow!

    Was enjoying it the first time around although I didn't get too far into the program. Looking forward to getting into it and improving because, right now, 5k is a LONG way off :)


  • #867
    Savage Tyrant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,165 ✭✭✭Savage Tyrant


    I started the program this evening. Have to say, I really enjoyed it.
    I'm 30, 5ft8 and weigh 13st4 right now, down from 13st11 or so a few months ago. (not by outright dieting, but just cutting out chipper/Chinese and not being a glutton)
    I was never a distance runner, even in my youth. I did have an 11.1sec 100m time in my late teens and played rugby to a fairly competitive level till 18.
    I have been getting more and more embarrassed and pissed off at myself for getting so out of shape and I stumbled on this thread a few days ago. Reading it really has given me some motivation to do something about it.

    Tonight's first run went well I thought. I used 2 apps. The C25K for the program and runkeeper just to see what distance I was covering.

    Including the 5 min warmup and 5 min cool down and the 20 min program I covered 2.35miles.
    Anyone know if that's a decent pace? I felt myself that I was moving ok. I felt the burn on the last run so I think I paced it well.

    Really looking forward to the next one.


  • #868
    RayCun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    Don't worry about your speed, just do the time


  • #869
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,256 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    So I delayed my return to Couch to 5k til today in order to structure a proper weekly programe.

    My God, it was worse than before! I hated every minute of it. It was so tough and the humid heat didn't help at all!

    But screw it, it has to be done! Looking forward to progressing (Hopefully I can :) )


  • #870
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,256 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    Did Week 1 Day 2 today.

    Significantly easier but still pretty terrible. The heat didn't help either!

    Even today, I have no idea how I am going to be able for 90 secs next week, but we'll see when it comes :)


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  • #871
    Savage Tyrant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,165 ✭✭✭Savage Tyrant


    MrStuffins wrote: »
    Did Week 1 Day 2 today.

    Significantly easier but still pretty terrible. The heat didn't help either!

    Even today, I have no idea how I am going to be able for 90 secs next week, but we'll see when it comes :)

    I did week 1 day 2 last night and found it much harder going than day 1. Especially the first half. I felt quite stiff but much better today (the day after) than I did the day after the first.
    I did about 45 mins of indoor football tonight though and now I'm stiff as a board.


  • #872
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,256 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    Savage Tyrant wrote: »
    I did week 1 day 2 last night and found it much harder going than day 1. Especially the first half. I felt quite stiff but much better today (the day after) than I did the day after the first.
    I did about 45 mins of indoor football tonight though and now I'm stiff as a board.

    Are you stretching properly before and after?


  • #873
    Savage Tyrant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,165 ✭✭✭Savage Tyrant


    MrStuffins wrote: »
    Are you stretching properly before and after?

    "properly", probably not but I do go through a few stretches before doing the runs.
    But I didn't stretch out before the soccer at all, and only barely afterwards. Only myself to blame I suppose.


  • #874
    lolamars29
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭lolamars29


    hi all, i have recently started doing a couch to 5k called 5k runner. i am finding it really good, as i never run and have a mental block about it. i am on week 4 now and i am finding it good but it is getting more difficult every day, i did my 2nd 5k on tues where i use the app to do it. got a time of 36 mins which i was happy enough as took 2mins off the 5k from 2 weeks before. glad to see other people are doing this, i can never see me been able to run for all of a 5k tho. maybe if anyone has achieved this they can let me know....


  • #875
    davenewt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 482 ✭✭davenewt


    lolamars29 wrote: »
    glad to see other people are doing this, i can never see me been able to run for all of a 5k tho. maybe if anyone has achieved this they can let me know....
    You need to read some of the previous posts... mine included :) Keep at it! :pac: :pac: :pac:


  • #876
    lolamars29
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭lolamars29


    oh great thanks!! fair play you have reached your 5k goal!!! fingers crossed i will get there in the next 4 weeks.!! by the way did you lose weight on the scales by anychance?? my legs feel like tree trunks today and very fat...lol maybe its after the 5k on tuesday my muscles are still not use to it.


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  • #877
    Savage Tyrant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,165 ✭✭✭Savage Tyrant


    Week 2 Day 1 done this evening.
    It was torture for the first half and I very nearly called it a night but I pushed on and got it done and found a new lease of energy in the second half, still tough going but I got there.
    As hard as it was, this evening afterwards is the best I've felt yet.


  • #878
    davenewt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 482 ✭✭davenewt


    @lolamars29: I lost about 1kg in the 8 weeks of the C25k although I wasn't too focused on weight loss - I figured it would drop naturally as I worked through the sessions.

    @Savage Tyrant - Haha, I love the feeling *afterwards* too. During... hmm, not so much :)


  • #879
    Savage Tyrant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,165 ✭✭✭Savage Tyrant


    Week 4 day 1 done today....a 3 min, a 5 min jog, a 3 min jog and another 5 min... I came to a realisation that I LOVE running.
    The muscle aches have gone, I day to day feel like I have more energy, I'm losing weight. I even feel more confident oddly.
    And when I'm running, it's a "head rest" from other stuff. Just me and my music and sometimes my imagination.
    I've quite a long way to go but I'm loving getting there.


  • #880
    shergar22
    Registered Users Posts: 139 ✭✭shergar22


    Myself and the missus started the C25K yesterday with our first run. Fitness level; low to non-existent and to be fair it's my first time doing any major running since GAA training a decade or so ago. All cycling for me since then. Herself has a good bit of gymwork done over the past few months

    Pleasantly surprised by how well I did. Small bit stiff just above the knees, but gone today. Must warm up-down better.

    Motivation was simple. Get off my arse. Better eating habits had seen me lose a stone and a half since Christmas, but I needed a goal, so we've targeted a 5k in 8 weeks time.

    MrStuffins, keep it up, think of how positive you feel after, and set a medium term target, such as a first 5k. Then use that time and target an improved time for another one a few weeks later.

    We're all in the same boat. None of us are Olympians. Our goal is to better ourselves and finish, so pat yourselves on the back for lacing up the trainers and getting out, no matter what level we're at.


  • #881
    davenewt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 482 ✭✭davenewt


    Well said shergar. Here, have a sugarlump :)


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  • #882
    thumper10
    Registered Users Posts: 141 ✭✭thumper10


    just went for my first run in ages yesterday - on the treadmill in the gym, started on week 4 - completed and didnt feel bad for it at all, hurt my ankle ages ago and its now affeting my knee when running, so wrapped it up yesterday and it was ok....

    felt great for doing it, so missed my running, great to be back at it, hopefully i'll keep it up


  • #883
    Savage Tyrant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,165 ✭✭✭Savage Tyrant


    The dreaded week 5 is done...

    Day 2 was an 8 min run, 5 min walk and 8 min run .... The walk part honestly felt like it was in my way and holding me back and when the second run finished on the iPhone program I kept running for an extra 4 mins and felt good.

    Day 3 was the dreaded 20 min run with no walking... I felt great doing it and when the program finished I was still a good bit away from the car so I kept running. Almost 26 minutes of continuous jogging and I honestly think I had at least another 5 mins left if I'd gone for it.

    I'm ahead of the program most likely due to playing 30 or 40 mins of friendly soccer games for the last 2 weeks and almost an hour of indoor soccer the few weeks previous.

    Given that day 3 of week 6 is a 22 min run which I already know I'm capable of, would I be better skipping ahead a week or sticking with the program?
    Tomorrows run is 2 x 5min runs and an 8 with walks between and I don't see the point unless someone better clued than me can advise?


  • #884
    Savage Tyrant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,165 ✭✭✭Savage Tyrant


    Ok, so I threw caution to the wind today...

    Felt great before the run, and on the back of doing 25mins 2 days ago, I decided not to use the couch25k app today. Week 6, day 1 looked too easy, and I wasn't too sure where to skip ahead to...
    So I set the Runkeeper to update me every 5 mins and decided to run as long as I felt comfortable..... 39 mins and 5.74k was what I ended up doing. The time was SLOW (I'd covered 4.4k in 30mins) but I felt brilliant and really proud of myself.


  • #885
    shergar22
    Registered Users Posts: 139 ✭✭shergar22


    mightly pissed off with meself tonight. Seems like I'm gerting nowhere. Finished week 2 after doing Week 1 twice 'coz I felt I needed it. Week 2 is killing me though.
    It's not my legs, plenty of pre- and post-stretching is keeping that at bay.
    I'm just seeing no signs of progress and actually feel like I'm going backwards. Struggling for breath at tje end of 90 second runs, diaphgram feels really constricted, getting no satisfaction, no light at the end of the tunnel.
    Perhaps it's the fact that I'm doing evening runs or having my dinner beforehand (albeit 3 hours before a run).
    Seriously thinking of jacking it in. Can't see the point of going onto week 3 if I'm going nowhere and more importantly aren't getting any sense of satisfaction/enjoyment/achievement out of it .


  • #886
    davenewt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 482 ✭✭davenewt


    You finished week 2! Well done! Could you see yourself doing that before doing week 1? I know I couldn't.

    Keep at it. As it said in the app I used, if you're finding it hard, that just means it's working :)


  • #887
    Savage Tyrant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,165 ✭✭✭Savage Tyrant


    One thing is for sure, you are NOT going backwards, only forwards. Well done on completing week 2.
    Maybe you just need to SLOW DOWN. Just because it says RUN for 90 secs doesn't mean you need to Usain Bolt it. It took me a while to cop on that i was pacing too fast for the first 2 weeks. Just ease up a little. Aslong as your pace is quicker than your walk then you're running.
    Keep at it....I'm really glad I did.


  • #888
    Savage Tyrant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,165 ✭✭✭Savage Tyrant


    Went for a run/jog today and was able to (suprisingly comfortably) jog for an hour. Covered 8.7k and loved every second of it. Can't believe now that I waited till I'm nearly 31 to do this.

    Just wanted to say a big thanks to the people who've posted on this thread (I read every single post late one night after being linked to it elsewhere on boards) ... The stories on this thread gave me the motivation to start the Couch to 5k program and the belief I could attain the goal.
    I have a few questions on "where to go now" with my training but I suppose I'll take them over to the main board.

    PS Shergar22, did you start week 3 or how you getting on?


  • #889
    dancingshoes
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭dancingshoes


    I was delighted to find this thread. I have planned on starting the c25k programme for weeks, and just never did, a few times I spent ages getting ready, setting up my music, my app, sorting my clothes stretching etc, but I always chickened out. after reading this thread I decided the best way to start is just to start.

    I have finished week one, I am seriously unfit, and thought I was going to have a heart attack at times. but I am delighted to be finished. I downloaded Now that's what I call running 2012 and love listening to the music, and even though I am covered in sweat and looking none too attractive afterwards I felt brilliant.

    from reading the thread I have an idea what is coming up, but I have purposely not looked through the app to see what is coming up in the future. I have decided to trust the programme to get me to the end.

    I can't wait until I am posting about my last day :)


  • #890
    happyday
    Registered Users Posts: 1,323 ✭✭✭happyday


    I'm reading the posts here and slightly in awe of you all! Do you have to have an ap to do this? I don't have an iphone or ipod. Is there another way to do it?


  • #891
    hiram
    Closed Accounts Posts: 322 ✭✭hiram


    Hi, just started running about 2 weeks ago. I'm male, 13 and a half stone and 5 11. I run every evening except Friday and Monday. I do 1.7 miles at 7mph in 14.5 minutes. It's uphill for half and downhill for second half. Is this bad going or good going? I also think I have increased my weight since running.


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  • #892
    RayCun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    happyday wrote: »
    I'm reading the posts here and slightly in awe of you all! Do you have to have an ap to do this? I don't have an iphone or ipod. Is there another way to do it?

    You don't need an app or an ipod, just a watch so you know when to run and when to walk.
    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml


  • #893
    shergar22
    Registered Users Posts: 139 ✭✭shergar22


    Firstly, many thanks to all for the gee-ups, they really helped and made me realise I wasn't the first to flounder.
    After my last rant, I took two days away from running and went onto Week 3 last night.
    Thankfully I found it very good, and hopefully have crossed some invisible hurdle.
    Two things happened. Firstly I took Savage Tyrant's advice and dialled it back a notch. It really helped. My own view is that you handle the 60 second burst at a fair clip and try week 2 at the same speed, but can't maintain it. As you head into Week 3 you realise you've an extra 30 seconds so subconsciously you slow it down.
    Secondly, my Ipod ran out of charge, so I was counting myself off. I think the music was making me go too fast.
    I'll report back on tomorrow's run


  • #894
    youtube!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,265 ✭✭✭youtube!


    Hi and thanx to Raycun for the link to this inspiring thread:D

    I am on week 5 and even though I run at a snails pace I am really enjoying it,today for the first time i changed from a rugged terrain to the pavement and i could not believe how much easier it is!

    Still I have one or two questions if someone could answer for me.

    1) why is it that on some days i find my breathing difficult but my legs are fine,and then the next time its the opposite! my breathing is grand but my legs are killin me! this happens all the time with me.

    2)is it normal for the weather to have an impact on my performance,for example when its hot and humid i find it difficult and yet when its raining I am fine, I expected it to be the other way around!

    thanx v.much!


  • #895
    Savage Tyrant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,165 ✭✭✭Savage Tyrant


    youtube! wrote: »
    Hi and thanx to Raycun for the link to this inspiring thread:D

    I am on week 5 and even though I run at a snails pace I am really enjoying it,today for the first time i changed from a rugged terrain to the pavement and i could not believe how much easier it is!

    Still I have one or two questions if someone could answer for me.

    1) why is it that on some days i find my breathing difficult but my legs are fine,and then the next time its the opposite! my breathing is grand but my legs are killin me! this happens all the time with me.

    2)is it normal for the weather to have an impact on my performance,for example when its hot and humid i find it difficult and yet when its raining I am fine, I expected it to be the other way around!

    thanx v.much!

    2. Most definitely it's harder when it's warmer. A cool day with possibly a little light rain is ideal, for me anyway.

    1. I can't help with that, though on my route I find that my breathing is a little difficult for my first 5 mins but I think that I'm running into the wind on that route. Once I've turned my breathing seems to be easier.


  • #896
    youtube!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,265 ✭✭✭youtube!


    Thanx ST for your input,

    I always find that after about half way my breathing always settles down and I get into a nice rhythm, but once my legs are hurting from the start they are hurting all the way to the end,in saying that however not bad enough to make me stop.

    The funny thing is though as I said earlier today was my first day on the pavements and even though I am still slow I shaved a few minutes from my time and found it much easier on the legs and the breathing.
    Perhaps it was a lot to do with the terrain I have been training on up to now. it was a rough stony path alongside the river great scenery though!

    The reason I chose this path was simply because it is really quiet so I didnt want to be seen jogging at my snails pace! :P

    Now I am going to stick to the roads so watch out snails I am coming after ya!


  • #897
    BobMac104
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,100 ✭✭✭BobMac104


    some days are good some are bad, the main thing is to just stick with it. you seem to well on the way youtube!


  • #898
    dancingshoes
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭dancingshoes


    youtube! wrote: »
    watch out snails I am coming after ya!

    ha ha, I know how you feel, but slow and steady works for me, I'll work on my endurance first then when I can comfortably run for 30 minutes I will work on increasing my speed. distance is not a priority for me now.

    Best of luck with it


  • #899
    shergar22
    Registered Users Posts: 139 ✭✭shergar22


    Out again last night and while it was tough, I felt pretty good after it, good enough to add an extra run off my own bat. I had finished and had a bit of a walk back to the car, so decided to jog it.
    Tough going though, probably hadn't mentally prepared myself for the run enough. Ducked out to do it while the family were eating dinner so it was a bit rushed and too me a while to get into rhythm. That seems to be the big issue with me, getting into a rhythm, and it was about the third run before I felt 'comfortable' with my pace/breathing.
    Again, went without the iPod, counted it off with my fingers, rather than counting under my breath (affecting my breathing rhythm).
    (Actually, having read back this post, people are going to think that I've got serious issues!)

    Still, I'm continuing to move forward and will hopefully be on Week 4 come Saturday. Nearly halfway there!! Again, many thanks for the pep talks (pep posts?). Made a huge difference between going on and giving up.

    Youtube! Some days good, some days bad. Some days you want to puke a lung up, some days you feel like the wind is behind you and is lifting you off the ground.

    On a completely selfish point, I get a great kick from passing people who are out for a walk. I think the pace goes up a notch or two when in public view.


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    Savage Tyrant
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    shergar22 wrote: »
    On a completely selfish point, I get a great kick from passing people who are out for a walk. I think the pace goes up a notch or two when in public view.

    Ha, that definitely happens with me too... In the early weeks I hated if the App told me to walk when I was approaching people or worse again if I was near the pub I watch my footy matches in.

    Just from my point of view, I think you'd be better off letting your iPod take care of your timing or a watch just to make sure your doing the full 3 minutes. It must be quite hard timing it in your head I'd imagine. Week 4 has 2x3min and 2x5min jogs if I remember so it might be a bit of a shock if you've counted out this week a bit fast. Not saying you have though.

    Good luck, keep us posted. I'm quite interested in your log actually... I think mostly because I'm reading it in real-time whereas the others I read after they'd completed.


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    shergar22 wrote: »
    Out again last night and while it was tough, I felt pretty good after it, good enough to add an extra run off my own bat. I had finished and had a bit of a walk back to the car, so decided to jog it.
    Tough going though, probably hadn't mentally prepared myself for the run enough. Ducked out to do it while the family were eating dinner so it was a bit rushed and too me a while to get into rhythm. That seems to be the big issue with me, getting into a rhythm, and it was about the third run before I felt 'comfortable' with my pace/breathing.
    Again, went without the iPod, counted it off with my fingers, rather than counting under my breath (affecting my breathing rhythm).
    (Actually, having read back this post, people are going to think that I've got serious issues!)

    Still, I'm continuing to move forward and will hopefully be on Week 4 come Saturday. Nearly halfway there!! Again, many thanks for the pep talks (pep posts?). Made a huge difference between going on and giving up.

    Youtube! Some days good, some days bad. Some days you want to puke a lung up, some days you feel like the wind is behind you and is lifting you off the ground.

    On a completely selfish point, I get a great kick from passing people who are out for a walk. I think the pace goes up a notch or two when in public view.



    Ha ha its so funny cos I thought I was the only one doing that:p, its just amazing how the brain somehow manages to fire you along when approaching a walker for fear of looking stupid.:pac:


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