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Couch to 5k thread
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caitrionaanne wrote: »No secrets to it happyday.... Must be honest!!! Really watch what I eat and loads of exercise. Im diabetic so I cant have all the nice stuff which helps, I guess!
The dreaded first 20 min run now on Sat so fingers crossed
Best of luck with the 20! Big big milestone. Once you get through that you'll breeze through the rest of the plan. Take it really easy from the start and you'll smash it! Looking forward to reading about it Saturday!0 -
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caitrionaanne wrote: »No secrets to it happyday.... Must be honest!!! Really watch what I eat and loads of exercise. Im diabetic so I cant have all the nice stuff which helps, I guess!
The dreaded first 20 min run now on Sat so fingers crossed
Well done, hope Saturday went well.
I'm diabetic too , completed c25k last year and been running ever since . Running really helps with the control of the condition for me. Keep at it.
I'm interest in your comments re your legs turning to jelly, I never get out of breath running but I do feel it in my legs, I suspect it has something to do with the diabetes.0 -
Well done you! That's great. 3 stone is amazing. Keep it up. I'm doing C25K second time around. On week 3 now and doing well. I'd love to loose some weight. Any tips would be welcome.
When doing the program I used to do my runs early in the morning before I ate anything , I lost a lot of weight in the first few months doing that . Drink plenty of water too thoughout your day.
Not sure of if the science behind it but I have read some articles that suggest running first thing kicks the metabolism to life and helps with weight loss.0 -
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Hey all!
Well the 20 minute run didnt happen due to getting a silly kidney infection but tomorrow is D Day so will report back!
@ The Muppet - I was assuming that the jelly legs was because they got the chock of their lives with the workout they got but maybe it is from the diabetes! I never even thought about that 0 -
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caitrionaanne wrote: »Thanks Ososlo! Was tough going cos of the heat but not nearly as tough as I imagined!! Im so happy!
I remember the day I did it SO WELL! It's a real milestone and seriously now that you've conquered that you'll finish the programme no problem. You should look at doing a 5k race/parkrun then a few weeks after you've finished to celebrate your achievements
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caitrionaanne wrote: »Guys, I DID IT!! In 28 degree heat! Pace was slow but I freakin did it!!! 20 mins conquered!!!
Go you! Fantastic. Keep us posted on how you get on next week.
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Thanks everyone! Going really well again. After the initial 20 min run, it kinda becomes evident that intervals are so much more tiring. The next run after the 20 mins was so tough. But all the intervals are over for good and did the 22 min run today. Still feel very slow but will build on that I hope!!!
Hope its all going good for all u guys too!! 0 -
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The C25K app I have tells the distance as well but I also use Map My Run to keep track at the same time and tell me the calories burned. YOu will surprise yourself with the 20 minute run @ happyday - made me realise that is it is possible to run through the pain! And Im on the 25 minute runs now and love it! Im still quite slow but working on distance before pace and hopefully will come in time.
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caitrionaanne wrote: »The C25K app I have tells the distance as well but I also use Map My Run to keep track at the same time and tell me the calories burned. YOu will surprise yourself with the 20 minute run @ happyday - made me realise that is it is possible to run through the pain! And Im on the 25 minute runs now and love it! Im still quite slow but working on distance before pace and hopefully will come in time.
Keep us posted
Thanks Caitrionaanne! The 20 min run is planned for tomorrow. I hope I can do it. A lot of it is in the head I think. Which app do you use? I'm looking at them and wondering which one to try. The Zen Labs one is very simple and straightforward and I like that but it would be good to know the distance covered too.0 -
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Maximus Alexander wrote: »I would recommend downloading the podcasts from the NHS because it includes some verbal coaching which can offer a bit of a mental boost (imo).
Then download RunKeeper or MapMyRun to keep track of distance, pace etc.
Thanks for that Maximus! I took your advice and I am just back from my 20 min run now. I did it! First go. I'm delighted. The last time I did C25K it took me several attempts so I must be a bit fitter now. It just goes to show, you don't loose all your fitness that quickly. I liked the encouragement but maybe not so much the music. But it got me there and that's the important thing. 0 -
Thanks for that Maximus! I took your advice and I am just back from my 20 min run now. I did it! First go. I'm delighted. The last time I did C25K it took me several attempts so I must be a bit fitter now. It just goes to show, you don't loose all your fitness that quickly. I liked the encouragement but maybe not so much the music. But it got me there and that's the important thing.
Well Done!!!! Isnt it a great sense of achievement! No looking back now 0 -
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Thanks all, I went for it yesterday and thankfully it went much better than the day 1 session, although I was soarer afterwards than the first day. I stretched lots after the session yesterday as I was worried if I didnt the pain would get worse. Thankfully I feel good today, the stretching afterwards and good night sleep seemed to work. I must give those dynamic exercises a go, I was doing the 'hold and stretch' out of ignorance but Il change now for day 3.
I was dreading going out last night but once I got going I was fine, I think confidence is building and removing some of the fear. Also, haven't slept as well in years.
Does anyone else using the c25kfree app welcome the sound of the beep when its time to stop jogging? 0 -
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Maximus Alexander wrote: »Wait until you get to your first 25 minute run. That beep will be akin to the most beautiful music you've ever heard.
Haha that is so true!
I ran 25 minutes outside for the first time ever this week. Was SO proud of myself. I had such a mental block about running outside (think it was/is a confidence thing where I thought everyone was looking at me) but am so chuffed I made it through!0 -
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