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Loungers on the run: Couch to 5k to marathon and beyond
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w7d3 done.
Duno, ever since that one 20min run in w5d3 I can't run more than 10mins at a go, and more like 8. I managed the run with a few 10s stops.
I don't mean my legs are too sore or my breathing is too bad, I think they've both improved, I just... stop.
I think I have to work on the old mental discipline a bit??
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dont be so hard on yourself bluewolf... i am finding the 25 mins runs a struggle.. so what if you dont do it in the one go? as long as you do the 25 mins it doesnt really matter.. stamina will come in time...
**wonder how rainbow kirby is doing** - can you imagine doing 42K in the one go??? now that is a head wrecker :eek:
But I want to do it in the one go!
How will I manage any races if I'm stopping randomly!
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Ladies I just wanted to say thanks for this thread. You all inspire me to get off my ass and get moving. Just weighed myself today and I'm down 4 stone since last June. I still have a long way to go but am heading in the right direction. Still don't know how I am going to run 5K but will keep trying. It is getting easier now the weight is coming off.
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Week 6, Day 3 done!:)
I jogged/stumbled through 3.5km in 25mins, so I'll just have to fit 1.5km in to the remaining 5mins. Easy peasy
Seriously though, I'm so glad to be sticking with the programme, I can feel myself getting fitter and stronger (and I've been getting some lovely compliments from friends too)!
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3:59:00 - my first sub-4 in glorious sunshinedont be so hard on yourself bluewolf... i am finding the 25 mins runs a struggle.. so what if you dont do it in the one go? as long as you do the 25 mins it doesnt really matter.. stamina will come in time...
**wonder how rainbow kirby is doing** - can you imagine doing 42K in the one go??? now that is a head wrecker :eek:
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snickerpuss wrote: »Planning to start this in the morning. Have my trackies, sports bra, asics and hoodie ready to go. God help me!
I have to say I looked at Week 1 and just thought I can't jog for 60 seconds! I am so unfit at the moment and haven't run since I was the athletics captain of the under 12s in primary school! Looking forward to it though and am happy to repeat a few weeks to suit my own pace. Since I'm asthmatic this seems like a likely scenario!
I shall report back post run. Eeeek!
Just go slow. And if you need to stop short of the 60 seconds on a couple of the runs (or walk through a couple like I did, heh) in the beginning then do. Guarantee the next day will be easier
I'm starting again tomorrow, all going well. On grass this time. It's a popular enough track around the pitch though so it might be a bit intimidating when proper runners start flying past me!
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rainbow kirby wrote: »3:59:00 - my first sub-4 in glorious sunshine
WOW... all hail the marathon queen....
i wont be able to complain about my 'runs' anymore! W7D2 tonight gulp...
am getting cross at the scales though.. no weight coming off grrr0 -
WOW... all hail the marathon queen....
i wont be able to complain about my 'runs' anymore! W7D2 tonight gulp...
am getting cross at the scales though.. no weight coming off grrr
W8d1 tonight. I can't believe it's been 2 months already.
My weight is about the same but I've started doing weights and putting on muscle I know, so I think it's ok. I've been told I look slimmer also.
My jeans are falling off, though my work trousers are the same
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Hey just spotted this thread good to see I,ve loads of company,W5D1 for me today and feels great.Not a natural runner so probably look quite amusing to anyone watching. Reallt enjoying it though, Check out www.runningintoshape for more music downloads and encouraging words from 'Carli' Her taste in music is really good. Keep it going 0
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W2D1 completed today wasn't too bad, the first 15 minutes felt like torture, but after that I got in to it. My last walk, I felt ready to start jogging again after a minute. And for my last jog, I kept going after the time for 30 seconds so I ended up jogging 2 minutes straight. Considering only 6 weeks ago I couldn't run for 30 seconds, I'm very happy with myself 0
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w8d1 completed. in theory :rolleyes:
I feel like I've seriously gone downhill again, wtf? I think I might have pushed my speed back up unconsciously or something but whatever it is I can't even run 3k without stopping. I sprinted the final 1/2 km as determinedly as I could but OW. My calves have seized up now and I can't walk down the stairs :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
Someone tell me this will pass and I'll get fit again!!!
I'm supposed to be doing that stupid 5km run the weekend after this but I will have to walk half of it at this rate!!:(:mad::mad: 0 -
now now bluewolf let there be no :mad: or, i can only do 20 mins for the last two runs instead of 25... look it is not a competition, you are running to get fit, you will get there as will i.. we have to just stop being so hard on ourselves and make sure you stretch those calves girl... 0
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It's a competition against MEnow now bluewolf let there be no :mad: or, i can only do 20 mins for the last two runs instead of 25... look it is not a competition, you are running to get fit, you will get there as will i.. we have to just stop being so hard on ourselves and make sure you stretch those calves girl...
I think I have actually pushed up my speed now that I think about it, that might explain it
But I don't wanna slow down again
I did my stretches before I went out but maybe not enough of them!
Is anybody else doing the 5k next week and are they going to walk some of it too? 0 -
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What type of stretches are recomended to do before and after sessions? My legs are bleedin' killin' me!
I should probably find out recommended ones, I do
http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/cm/goodhousekeeping/images/inner-thigh-stretch-0504-fb.jpg
where you lean forward to put your head onto your feet (not that I can do that yet, I used to but got unflexible again), that works the thighs - knees should be flat on the ground though
and
http://www.fitnessgenerator.com/images/exercises/Single%20Leg%20Hamstring%20Stretch.gif
that stretches the calves
The guy in runways said I need to do more outer thigh stretches cos they're obviously stiff when I run so I'll do these ones also
http://www.sparkpeople.com/assets/exercises/Gluteal-and-Outer-Thigh-Stretch.gif0 -
W3D1 completed this morning - can't believe the weeks are flying by so quickly. I found it quite ok tbh, I think I'm starting to believe that this is a programme that I can actually see through to the very end (really hoping I don't regret saying that!!!). On another positive note, I had a weigh in yesterday and since the middle of September last year I've lost exactly 40 pounds! My ambition to get fit and healthy this year is well on its way 0
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For anyone making their own podcasts this link- http://diy-c25k-mp3s.com/diy-c25k-mp3s/make-your-own-mp3s/ -is really good at explaining what you have to do, esp if you're a bit dim with computers like me.
W3D1 today, went pretty well. Just finished putting together my own podcast now so i'm tempted to skip my rest day and head out again tomorrow to try it out 0 -
I was pressed for time this evening, so I did W5D3 (20 minutes) instead of the 30 minutes, but pushed myself harder just to see what I could do. Went from a 12 minute mile to an 11 minute mile, covering the same route I did for the 25 minute runs! It's great to see these little improvements. It seems like only yesterday I was pissed off over not being able to do those three minute runs!
So... 10k training begins on Wednesday Has anyone else done to Ease into 10k/Bridge to 10k program? Bridge to 10k looks a bit much (First run is 40 minutes, feck!) so I was thinking of going with Ease into 10k and starting from Week 4.
I've paid for my Flora mini-marathon entry... but haven't told anyone yet! I'm keeping it a secret until the idea of me actually running 10km seems feasible.0 -
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Finally got around to starting! W1D1 tonight. Did a pretty intense gym session last night so was really feeling it in my legs today, but I was DYING to start this so couldn't wait 'til tomorrow. LOVED IT! There is nothing like running in the wind and the rain. It felt so great. My legs were like jelly going up the stairs when I get home, but I'm already excited about D2! 0
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I downloaded an app called buddy runner from the android app store, it's free too. You start it when you start out and when you finish you stop it it gives you how long you were out for, how much distance you ran/walked, how many calories you burned, and how quick you ran/walked a mile. 0
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snickerpuss wrote: »Supposed to be heading out for W1D2 today but really don't want to. All my muscles are still aching from day one. I can hardly walk, let alone run. What to do...
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