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

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  • #2522
    rainbow kirby
    Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 26,928 Mod ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    Meh, I cared more about my comfort while running than what anyone else thought. Another fan of Nike dri-fit here, very very comfortable.


  • #2523
    leahyl
    Registered Users Posts: 14,244 ✭✭✭✭leahyl


    SarahBeep! wrote: »
    I've the addidas clima-cool shorts like, was just wondering if the light cotton leggins would be ok underneath do I'm no out in bare legs! I wouldnt go out in just running leggings, nobody deserves that :pac:

    Really?! Why not?? I mean leggings like these:

    mm9u8s26JgF0dWFFcIsuu2A.jpg

    Would you not wear them? They are very comfortable and no one really cares what you're wearing when you're going running!


  • #2524
    SarahBeep!
    Registered Users Posts: 5,965 ✭✭✭SarahBeep!


    leahyl wrote: »
    Really?! Why not?? I mean leggings like these:

    mm9u8s26JgF0dWFFcIsuu2A.jpg

    Would you not wear them? They are very comfortable and no one really cares what you're wearing when you're going running!

    Tbh I just wouldn't feel comfortable, very exposed. And if I'm not comfortable I can't let go and just run!


  • #2525
    fits
    Registered Users Posts: 13,246 ✭✭✭✭fits


    I wouldn't wear cotton leggings but you can get cheapo running leggings in dunnnes and could wear a long t shirt or shorts over them if you would feel more comfortable.


  • #2526
    leahyl
    Registered Users Posts: 14,244 ✭✭✭✭leahyl


    SarahBeep! wrote: »
    Tbh I just wouldn't feel comfortable, very exposed. And if I'm not comfortable I can't let go and just run!

    Fair enough I understand ;) It's all about being comfortable!! :)


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  • #2527
    fits
    Registered Users Posts: 13,246 ✭✭✭✭fits


    I once again haven't been out in ages. Last week was absolutely hectic and now I am back abroad and back at work I needed a few days rest. Hopefully will get back into a routine now. Its properly autumnal here and soon I'll have to think about what to do when the snow comes.


  • #2528
    mollybird
    Registered Users Posts: 1,053 ✭✭✭mollybird


    rainbowtrout wrote: »
    Did W5D2 a while ago. The 8 minute runs weren't as bad as I thought. Found the second one tiring and found the 5 minute walk in between made my legs tie up a bit, I'd have nearly been as well to keep running. I wasn't back to my start point when I got to 8 minutes on the second run so I kept going and did 8.5 minutes. Pretty happy with that. It's the big one next!!!


    can i ask what is the W5D2?


  • #2529
    rainbowtrout
    Registered Users Posts: 15,381 ✭✭✭✭rainbowtrout


    mollybird wrote: »
    can i ask what is the W5D2?

    Week 5 day 2


  • #2530
    coffee_cake
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Politics Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 81,310 CMod ✭✭✭✭coffee_cake


    I think she meant what are the intervals?


  • #2531
    rainbowtrout
    Registered Users Posts: 15,381 ✭✭✭✭rainbowtrout


    bluewolf wrote: »
    I think she meant what are the intervals?

    Oh. 8 min run, 5 min walk, 8 min run


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  • #2532
    Sunny Dayz
    Registered Users Posts: 5,301 ✭✭✭Sunny Dayz


    W2D2 done yesterday. Running intervals a bit easier than day 1. Think I am also starting to get used to going out in the evenings after a long day work and getting household stuff done also.
    Just wondering I may have to change my route as the dark evenings come in, I had to wear a hi-vis vest yesterday eveing, it was so dull at 8.30!


  • #2533
    Candy_Girl
    Registered Users Posts: 474 ✭✭Candy_Girl


    Yeah the dark evenings are starting to creep back in now, I was thinking ahead and bought a hi -vis running jacket in Heatons last week...reduced to €13.

    @SarahBeep - I'd imagine that they would get very sweaty and uncomfortable, they have cheap running leggings on sports direct, the material in these would be designed to draw the sweat away from your skin.

    W8D3

    I ran for a full 28mins yesterday without any breaks (this is good for me as I'm gasping at times) I picked up a tip from a running site I found. It says that when breathing in to make sure the air is filling up your belly and not just your lungs, then when exhaling to make sure to get every bit of breath back out...kinda like puffing... think blowing a candle out :D

    Anyway it's working for me, just need to get used to it. I ran 3.2 miles in the 28mins, didn't get the next 20min session done but I'll try it tomorrow on the beach to avoid running around in circles:D

    Keep up the good work guys.


  • #2534
    leahyl
    Registered Users Posts: 14,244 ✭✭✭✭leahyl


    Dark evenings are definitely creeping back in!

    I registered for the Evening Echo Cork Ladies Mini Marathon just this morning! I'm doing it for the guide dogs! It's the 15th September so a month away :eek:

    I want to keep this up after I've done the marathon as well though so I'm going to have to have suitable attire as the weather is gonna start getting nasty soon!!


  • #2535
    Candy_Girl
    Registered Users Posts: 474 ✭✭Candy_Girl


    leahyl wrote: »
    Dark evenings are definitely creeping back in!

    I registered for the Evening Echo Cork Ladies Mini Marathon just this morning! I'm doing it for the guide dogs! It's the 15th September so a month away :eek:

    I want to keep this up after I've done the marathon as well though so I'm going to have to have suitable attire as the weather is gonna start getting nasty soon!!

    I'm signed up for one on the 22nd September :eek: I sweating just thinking of it! as for winter attire I'm not sure how this is going to work as I hate even wearing a Tee shirt, I find them too heavy.


  • #2536
    coffee_cake
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Politics Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 81,310 CMod ✭✭✭✭coffee_cake


    Hurray finally got out again! No park but found a mostly unbroken footpath. Takes 8 mins before a crossing. So instead of 10mins today for part 1 I did 8 :p was week 6 day 2. Way back I made the mistake of going faster and had to stop after 5 or so.
    Still, it's been over a week and I did get out :) ill go again and do w6d2 again on Sunday.


  • #2537
    miamee
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional East Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 11,986 Mod ✭✭✭✭miamee


    Week 5 Day 2 - I managed the two 8 minute runs, woohoo! When he said "you are halfway" I was delighted with myself because I knew I could do it. I think I just had a low energy week last week, beginning of period, tired, etc.


  • #2538
    vitani
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,824 ✭✭✭vitani


    Just a quick heads up - LIDL have winter running gear from next Thursday.


  • #2539
    leahyl
    Registered Users Posts: 14,244 ✭✭✭✭leahyl


    vitani wrote: »
    Just a quick heads up - LIDL have winter running gear from next Thursday.

    Thanks a mil vitani - must keep a look out for that!


  • #2540
    eviltwin
    Registered Users Posts: 17,495 ✭✭✭✭eviltwin


    vitani wrote: »
    Just a quick heads up - LIDL have winter running gear from next Thursday.

    Brilliant. Their running gear is excellent, really good quality.

    Out of interest has anyone used their running shoes? I have a good pair of Asics but I'm wondering would it be okay to use a normal pair for short runs? Do I really need a pair adjusted to my gait for quick jogs around the block?


  • #2541
    gordongekko
    Registered Users Posts: 5,301 ✭✭✭gordongekko


    Candy_Girl wrote: »
    I'm signed up for one on the 22nd September :eek: I sweating just thinking of it! as for winter attire I'm not sure how this is going to work as I hate even wearing a Tee shirt, I find them too heavy.

    do you run topless?


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  • #2542
    Ice Storm
    Registered Users Posts: 938 ✭✭✭Ice Storm


    Did my second 5k run two days ago and managed to knock a couple of minutes off my previous time! :)

    Today however, was a complete disaster. Did the first km at a good pace but couldn't maintain it. I got slower and slower until by the end, I may as well have been strolling! Wasn't comfortable at all and my shins are pretty sore now. Also, it wasn't good for morale when I got drenched within the first 5 minutes of running! :(

    /moan


  • #2543
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,071 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    gordongekko take a few days off for that comment.

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



  • #2544
    fits
    Registered Users Posts: 13,246 ✭✭✭✭fits


    After a miserable week this week, and hectic one the week before, I finally got out this evening. went back and did W6D1. Might attempt W6D3 on Sunday, we'll see :)


  • #2545
    Candy_Girl
    Registered Users Posts: 474 ✭✭Candy_Girl


    gordongekko wrote: »
    do you run topless?

    Hummm.. never hear of vest tops?


    @ icestorm - your legs just might need a day or two recovery, you'll be fine when they're rested.

    I'm debating on going to the park run tomorrow, I suppose I'll wait and see what the weathers like.I'm not one for rainy mornings.

    I like the look of the running leggings from Lidl , the price isn't bad either. I'm going to be there early to pick up these.


  • #2546
    Sunny Dayz
    Registered Users Posts: 5,301 ✭✭✭Sunny Dayz


    Second week done. I can feel it in my calves tonight, I don't know if thats a good thing or a bad thing! Not looking forward to the step up next week.


  • #2547
    Candy_Girl
    Registered Users Posts: 474 ✭✭Candy_Girl


    Sunny Dayz wrote: »
    Second week done. I can feel it in my calves tonight, I don't know if thats a good thing or a bad thing! Not looking forward to the step up next week.

    You might just surprise yourself and enjoy it :D


  • #2548
    IvyTheTerrible
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,949 ✭✭✭✭IvyTheTerrible


    Finished Week 8 last night. It was ok, bit tougher than usual because I had a week off since the first two days of week 8!


  • #2549
    fits
    Registered Users Posts: 13,246 ✭✭✭✭fits


    Looks like a lot of us missed a week ;)


  • #2550
    fits
    Registered Users Posts: 13,246 ✭✭✭✭fits


    vitani wrote: »
    Just a quick heads up - LIDL have winter running gear from next Thursday.

    Thanks for this. I just went to some local sport shops and the running gear was so expensive! I don't care so much what I look like when I am running that I need to spend 70 quid on leggings or 50 quid on a windproof jacket I am afraid. Think I'll send himself into lidl to pick up a few things for me.


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  • #2551
    rainbow kirby
    Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 26,928 Mod ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    Well worth grabbing some of the Lidl gear if you can - go in early though, it usually disappears quickly.

    If you can't find what you need, try Sports Direct and look at their Karrimor range.


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