Loungers on the run: Couch to 5k to marathon and beyond

squeakyduck · 03-03-2011 9:52pm

I thought I was doing crap! You've cheered me up now Bluewolf!

Thanksies!

xx

03-03-2011 10:09pm

squeakyduck wrote: »

I thought I was doing crap! You've cheered me up now Bluewolf! Thanksies! xx

Glad to help!

I just wanted to add that the week seven description on my podcasts is:

This is week Seven and we now really begin to stretch our running towards our goal of running a 5 K. After we start with our usual Brisk five-minute warmup walk, we will then jog for 25 minutes, or about 2 and a half miles.

So even at week 7 don't expect to run 5km.

pampootie · 03-03-2011 10:29pm

FouxDaFaFa wrote: »

pampootie, where did you download just the voice prompts? As much as I love carli, I would prefer to use my own music too.

can't remember exactly where I downloaded it but it's by iestyn lloyd-googled it and you should be able to get them from http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-to-5k/id330693850 or http://www.zaptunes.com/free-download/Iestyn+Lloyd.
love your username btw. will the conchords make it onto your running playlist?!

psycho-hope · 03-03-2011 11:34pm

given up on the running part for a while, untill i get abit fitter so just trying to walk everyday instead for a few weeks

CaliforniaDream · 04-03-2011 6:43am

Thought I'd jump on board too for some inspiration.
Started the programme this week, but started on week 3 because I had been doing a bit before.

Completed W3D2 tonight. I'm running on a treadmill and going by time rather than distance. Figured I'd get myself running for 1/2hr non-stop then work on getting the distance further.

rainbow kirby · 04-03-2011 8:23am

Good luck with all your running endeavours this weekend - I'm currently on the bus to the airport heading for Barcelona for the marathon on Sunday. Hoping all goes well and my cold completely clears by then!

Ramette · 04-03-2011 8:29am

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Good luck with all your running endeavours this weekend - I'm currently on the bus to the airport heading for Barcelona for the marathon on Sunday. Hoping all goes well and my cold completely clears by then!

best of luck kirby... all the loungers will be ... well lounging whilst you are running but we will think of you

rainbow kirby · 04-03-2011 8:45am

I would hope ye are all lounging at that stage - race starts at 7.30am Irish time on Sunday!

WesternNight · 04-03-2011 11:40am

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Good luck with all your running endeavours this weekend - I'm currently on the bus to the airport heading for Barcelona for the marathon on Sunday. Hoping all goes well and my cold completely clears by then!

Good luck!

elsy · 04-03-2011 11:50am

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Good luck with all your running endeavours this weekend - I'm currently on the bus to the airport heading for Barcelona for the marathon on Sunday. Hoping all goes well and my cold completely clears by then!

Goodluck and fingers crossed about the cold.

FouxDaFaFa · 04-03-2011 5:52pm

pampootie wrote: »

can't remember exactly where I downloaded it but it's by iestyn lloyd-googled it and you should be able to get them from http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-to-5k/id330693850 or http://www.zaptunes.com/free-download/Iestyn+Lloyd.
love your username btw. will the conchords make it onto your running playlist?!

Thanks for that. Oh, of course! Jemaine and Bret will be highly motivating. May have to stop to laugh though.

Have decided to take a week off until my knees are completely better because I'm worried I might injure myself. Then I'll go to my local running shop to make sure my shoes are okay and repeat week 3.

Oh, and good luck Rainbow Kirby!

squeakyduck · 04-03-2011 7:00pm

Best of luck rainbow kirby!

I finally took the plunge.

and got me some proper runners!

I was gonna buy with pigsback to get some piggypoints but it shows 10e more expensive! :mad::mad: Oh well their loss!

elsy · 04-03-2011 7:27pm

Did w8 d3 today was running outside and feeling good so after the 28 mins I kept running did 5k in 39 mins 32 seconds delighted with myself! Cant believe next run im on the last week of the programme never in a million years did I think id get this far still cant believe it

Snoopy1 · 04-03-2011 9:25pm

Ok, i just signed up for the womens mini marathon
Is anyone else doing this?

Ramette · 04-03-2011 9:30pm

yep have signed up too

have mostly walked bit of jogging other years but this year i aim to run it all :eek:

04-03-2011 9:31pm

When is signup closed for it?
I intend to do it also

Ramette · 04-03-2011 9:37pm

bluewolf wrote: »

When is signup closed for it?
I intend to do it also

they have a quota as to how many can take part ie health and safety.. when they reach that quota they will stop, usually it is open till sometime in april but sign up now BLUEWOLF.... only 18 euro.... Osky wants you to take part :P

Snoopy1 · 04-03-2011 9:38pm

Im only walking it, as its my first year.
Few questions for people that have done it before.
Is it easier to drive in or get bus?
Where do you put things like keys and money?

Snoopy1 · 04-03-2011 9:39pm

bluewolf wrote: »

When is signup closed for it?
I intend to do it also

Sign up now online.
I need people to do it with me

Ramette · 04-03-2011 9:41pm

Good on ya Snoopy, there is always a great atmosphere on the day, i would say get bus in (that is what i do) but i bring a change of clothes with me so i dont get cold afterwards with the sweat ! there is a baggage area so you can leave your stuff there.. i usually bring my phone and keys with me and leave bank cards at home - as in carry my keys and phone on me....
One word of warning, when you are in the walkers section you can be a while getting to the actual start line (my first time it took me 30 mins to get to the start line...) i think sonia o'sullivan had finished by the time i started!!

Snoopy1 · 04-03-2011 9:42pm

Is the area secure where you leave your baggage?
Did you carry anything with you on the actual race?
Non of my clothes have pockets

Ramette · 04-03-2011 9:45pm

Snoopy1 wrote: »

Is the area secure where you leave your baggage?
Did you carry anything with you on the actual race?
Non of my clothes have pockets

carry my phone and keys on me... leave bank cards at home.... leave clothes in the baggage area... i always have a jacket of some sort with me.. tie it round my waist if needs be but you do need something with at least one pocket...:)

04-03-2011 9:46pm

Yeah I'll sign up now so

I don't know what section I'm in, I have no official chip time from anything so I suppose walk/jog is me

Important - Before commencing your On-Line Entry you must have:
A valid Credit Card, we accept Laser, Visa or Mastercard.
A working printer attached to your computer print your Acceptance Letter(s).

I've no printer lads, I'll sign up at work on monday

Snoopy1 · 04-03-2011 9:47pm

Hmm any ideas what i can use to carry keys and phone, a small bag or something?

04-03-2011 9:47pm

Snoopy1 wrote: »

Is the area secure where you leave your baggage?
Did you carry anything with you on the actual race?
Non of my clothes have pockets

get a bumbag

Snoopy1 · 04-03-2011 9:47pm

bluewolf wrote: »

Yeah I'll sign up now so

I don't know what section I'm in, I have no official chip time from anything so I suppose walk/jog is me

Important - Before commencing your On-Line Entry you must have:
A valid Credit Card, we accept Laser, Visa or Mastercard.
A working printer attached to your computer print your Acceptance Letter(s).

I've no printer lads, I'll sign up at work on monday

You can print acceptance letter anytime. They send you an email.

Snoopy1 · 04-03-2011 9:48pm

bluewolf wrote: »

get a bumbag

Oh god its years since i wore one of those. Its a good idea though

Ramette · 04-03-2011 9:49pm

bluewolf wrote: »

I've no printer lads, I'll sign up at work on monday

no excuses bluewolf

, you can do the entry and then relogon at a later date and print your acceptance letter

(god i am an awful bossy b*tch aren't i??)

Ramette · 04-03-2011 9:50pm

Snoopy1 wrote: »

Oh god its years since i wore one of those. Its a good idea though

they call them fanny bags in america

Snoopy1 · 04-03-2011 9:52pm

Ramette wrote: »

they call them fanny bags in america

Oh Brilliant

Does anywhere still sell them?

04-03-2011 9:52pm

I just panicked as they said it in bold and "important"!
Ok, entered as a jogger but not a fast jogger.

Ramette · 04-03-2011 9:55pm

Snoopy1 wrote: »

Oh Brilliant
Does anywhere still sell them?

i would imagine 'cheap' bag shops would have them? tis a long time since i bought one...

Kimia · 04-03-2011 10:58pm

Hello ladies! So I've just finished W2D3! Yay, cannot believe I'm on week 3. I am literally the most unfit person in the world so I'm very heppy!

However, the last run was sooooo hard. As in, I nearly puked when I finished and got light headed and everything. I wonder (I know this probably sounds stupid) but is it something to do with what I ate, or didn't eat. I haven't eaten since about 10am this morning (it's now 5pm my time) and not on purpose or anything, just coz I'm going out to dinner tonight and always like to starve myself a little before. :P

So what I'm wondering is what should you eat before a run and how long before a run should you eat? Sounds like a riddle !

04-03-2011 11:04pm

Kimia wrote: »

Hello ladies! So I've just finished W2D3! Yay, cannot believe I'm on week 3. I am literally the most unfit person in the world so I'm very heppy!

However, the last run was sooooo hard. As in, I nearly puked when I finished and got light headed and everything. I wonder (I know this probably sounds stupid) but is it something to do with what I ate, or didn't eat. I haven't eaten since about 10am this morning (it's now 5pm my time) and not on purpose or anything, just coz I'm going out to dinner tonight and always like to starve myself a little before. :P

So what I'm wondering is what should you eat before a run and how long before a run should you eat? Sounds like a riddle !

Totally depends. Sometimes I run before and sometimes after eating. I'd give it at least an hour though

Kimia · 04-03-2011 11:19pm

Yes good idea Bluewolf, I don't want any.. discomfort happening when I'm 2k away from home.

I'm thinking cereal would be a good way to get a nice carby sugar rush before a run - what do you think?

daenerysstormborn3 · 04-03-2011 11:47pm

Kimia wrote: »

Hello ladies! So I've just finished W2D3! Yay, cannot believe I'm on week 3. I am literally the most unfit person in the world so I'm very heppy!

However, the last run was sooooo hard. As in, I nearly puked when I finished and got light headed and everything. I wonder (I know this probably sounds stupid) but is it something to do with what I ate, or didn't eat. I haven't eaten since about 10am this morning (it's now 5pm my time) and not on purpose or anything, just coz I'm going out to dinner tonight and always like to starve myself a little before. :P

So what I'm wondering is what should you eat before a run and how long before a run should you eat? Sounds like a riddle !

I always wait about an hour to an hour and a half before and after a workout to eat.

And honestly if you nearly puked I wouldn't really worry about it too much unless it happens on a continuous basis. When I started the couch25k way back when I puked the first time, my boyfriend also went through the same thing when he used to train. I don't know what caused it but I have never found it to be a sign of illness or anything. If it does persist maybe go to your doctor and just get a check up to make sure everything is ticking over okay.

Kimia · 04-03-2011 11:56pm

Thanks Pixiebean (love your username btw!) - I know I'm not sick, I don't feel ill or anything, it must be my own stupidity for going out without any fuel! I'll know better in the future.

daenerysstormborn3 · 05-03-2011 12:10am

Kimia wrote: »

Thanks Pixiebean (love your username btw!) - I know I'm not sick, I don't feel ill or anything, it must be my own stupidity for going out without any fuel! I'll know better in the future.

lol thanks! Just if it persists head to your doctor but I really wouldn't worry about it too much. I have seen and heard of this a lot from people who take up exercise.

cdaly_ · 05-03-2011 1:30am

Kimia wrote: »

I'm thinking cereal would be a good way to get a nice carby sugar rush before a run - what do you think?

I go for a big bowl of porridge before heading out on the bike but I'm gonna be out for about two hours so the slow release from the porridge is appropriate. Dunno if it would suit a 30 min run.

daenerysstormborn3 · 05-03-2011 1:35am

Kimia wrote: »

Yes good idea Bluewolf, I don't want any.. discomfort happening when I'm 2k away from home.

I'm thinking cereal would be a good way to get a nice carby sugar rush before a run - what do you think?

banana? slow energy release.

Ramette · 05-03-2011 11:44am

Kimia i normally eat a piece of fruit and a few nuts or a yogurt about 40 mins before a run

W7D1 done.. phew! i can now relax for the rest of the weekend:D

squeakyduck · 05-03-2011 1:03pm

squeakyduck wrote: »

I think I might repeat W3 altogether.

Blue, I was just looking at my app this morning....I just realised I STARTED week 3....I was getting frustrated at week two!

Ah, my competitive streak is coming out already!

Went for a run around Tallaght earlier. It was so hilly(mini hills)..I was exhuasted, I did about 3 miles in over 35 minutes with a mixture of walking and running! Boyfriends mother asked was I out last night, told her I was just back from a run, she was very impressed.

05-03-2011 1:05pm

squeakyduck wrote: »

Blue, I was just looking at my app this morning....I just realised I STARTED week 3....I was getting frustrated at week two! Ah, my competitive streak is coming out already!

Went for a run around Tallaght earlier. It was so hilly(mini hills)..I was exhuasted, I did about 3 miles in over 35 minutes with a mixture of walking and running! Boyfriends mother asked was I out last night, told her I was just back from a run, she was very impressed.

On either week 2 or 3 I found out after the week was done that I'd put the podcast onto "half speed". I was wondering why the talking sounded funny and all the runs were going on for so long :rolleyes: I didnt even know you could do that lol!

Good work!

MrsMcSteamy · 05-03-2011 1:52pm

Week 3 day 1 completed yesterday and day 2 done this morning, know I should break the days but won't get a run in tomorrow so said I would try it this morning as I was feeling energetic and I completed it !!!

Bring on week3day3 on Monday

Kimia · 05-03-2011 2:57pm

Do you think it's possible to run every day without any negative effects? I'm really enjoying it and wouldn't mind going every day - so I'd just stretch it out so that Week 3 has 5 days (I'd go Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Fri) instead of 3. Has anyone done that?

intouch44 · 05-03-2011 4:37pm

Just after reading this thread from start to finish and have decided to start the program on Tuesday, I've always wanted to run but have always found an excuse not to but after reading all yer posts I'm inspired!

Have a few questions before I start though would love a bit of feedback/ advice from those of ye that are more experienced than me!!

1. I am relatively fit- I do fitness camps 3 times a week (have been on/off for the last 9 months) would it be ok to start the C25k program while doing this camps don't want to burn myself out but really would like to try the challenge!

2. What do ye wear when training? tracksuit bottoms/ shorts, t-shirt/hoody? I have fairly decent runners (I think!)

3. Where do ye train? Is it better to do laps of a park/football pitch or to try a route in the woods? Would teh grass be easier to run on?

Theres prob more to come but thats all I can think of for the minute

Ramette · 05-03-2011 4:52pm

Since i am sooo experienced now that i am on week 7 (:P) i shall give you my take on your questions - clothes - i wear tracksuit bottoms, tshirt that 'wicks' away the sweat and a rain jacket with pockets for my keys and iphone... i run on the footpath as for me running circuits round a park/pitch would be way too boring and i would lose motivation.. if you are doing fitness camp you should be well able for it (i have never done any form of exercise and in week one thought i was never going to manage the minute runs!)

intouch44 · 05-03-2011 4:59pm

oh thought of another question- obviously we've noticed a change in your fitness levels, have ye noticed a change in body shape?

05-03-2011 5:13pm

intouch44 wrote: »

oh thought of another question- obviously we've noticed a change in your fitness levels, have ye noticed a change in body shape?

I was moaning the other day that my calves are apparently made of stone now so my boots hardly close over them

I havent been paying too much attention to body shape, only been doing weights a week or so
I also walk a bit differently

SL10 · 05-03-2011 5:56pm

Just back from W4D1- thought it was a lot harder than week 3. Found the first 5 min run really difficult but then the last two runs werent too bad! I think i slowed down a good bit tho!

Best of luck in the marathon Rainbow Kirby

Loungers on the run: Couch to 5k to marathon and beyond

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