Couch To 5K discussion thread (discussion of other programs welcome too!)

Melia

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Oh hi there... If you don't have a clue what Couch To 5K is, it's a gradual introduction to running, paced over nine weeks, which builds you up from running for 60 seconds at a time in week 1, to running 5K or 30 minutes by the end of week 9.

The official websites are here and here. There's also a Facebook group.

There are several podcasts available which you can listen to while running, which tell you when to jog and when to walk. Some of the ones I've found are:

Robert Ullrey's Podcasts For Running (walk/jog instructions, fairly dodgy music)
Running Into Shape (walk/jog instructions, better music)
Couch To 5K, by Iestyn Lloyd (just the walk/jog instructions - can add your own music)
Podrunner Intervals, by DJ Steve Boyett (haven't tried it, but I think it beeps to tell you when to change pace)

Most of these are available on iTunes.

brainyneuron

Wayhay!! Thanks Melia!

brainyneuron

So tomorrow is Week 4 Day 1 for me which will be:
Warm up (10 mins walk)
Jog 3mins, Walk 90 sec
Jog 5 mins Walk 2.5 mins
Jog 3mins, Walk 90 sec
Jog 5 mins, warm down walk 15-20mins

No bother sure! Eek! I hope the weathers not too bad!

To everyone thinking about starting this I really would recommend it, you feel great after each session and its such an achievement! The above session is 4 weeks in so is not a typical starting point! The first day of Week 1 starts with intervals of 60secs jogging and 90 secs walking for about twenty minutes.

Gotta go to sleep now, will post how I get on tomorrow after I get back!

Melia

So can we make a list of people doing this?

blueirishangel (Week 1)
Daisy Steiner (Week 1)
cherub rock (Week 1)
Jwacqui (Week 1) You're on the list, now you have to start!
sunshine rose (Week 1)

Dolorous (Week 2)
perri winkles (Week 2)

kikililly (Week 3)
Melia (Week 3)

brainyneuron (Week 4)

newsizedbooty (Week 5)

dolliemix (Week 9)

brainyneuron

Melia wrote: »

So can we make a list of people doing this?

Daisy Steiner (Week 1)
Jwacqui (Week 1) You're on the list, now you have to start!
sunshine rose (Week 1)

Dolorous (Week 2)
perri winkles (Week 2)

Melia (Week 3)

brainyneuron (Week 4)

dolliemix (Week 9)

There's someone else but I can't remember who, on week 5 about to do the 20 min run, was it cherub? I'll check in a sec

Oh and maybe add the facebook page to the above links, its mostly Americans posting on it but is still a good page for support and they post hints and tips/links to good nutrition websites/suggestions for warm up routines etc
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/C25Kplan?ref=nf (or search for The Couch-To-5K Running Plan)

Daisy Steiner

Melia wrote: »

So can we make a list of people doing this?

Daisy Steiner (Week 1)
Jwacqui (Week 1) You're on the list, now you have to start!
sunshine rose (Week 1)

Dolorous (Week 2)
perri winkles (Week 2)

Melia (Week 3)

brainyneuron (Week 4)

dolliemix (Week 9)

Nice one Melia. Not sure if I'll be able for it but am excited to try!

Melia

If I can do it, you can too!

Daisy Steiner

Actually looking forward to the music side of the challenge. Will def be making my own mixes though! The ones I've heard are horrible :eek:

Yay \o/

dolliemix

Great thread Melia!

I'll be heading out on Week 9 Day 1 today. It's snowing here and my only thoughts are - this better not get in the way of my training!!:mad::D

So I'm near the end of this program and I can't recommend it enough. It really builds your fitness up gradually. I even found that on the bad nights when I felt I couldn't do it...I'd still get there, proving how good this program is.

I've learned a few things about running in the last 8 weeks.

Being fit doesn't always mean it will be easy, but it means that even when you feel crap, your body will still get you to your goal. Huge sense of achievement at the end of those runs.

Even if you have a bad run and you think you're not cut out for this....you could go out the next night and feel fantastic. Keep going. I had a bed week around Week 6. I didn't think I was able for it. Then, all of a sudden in Week 7 I was flying and felt really comfortable. I logged my progress and thoughts in this thread if it helps to know what to expect.

You'll get to the stage where you forget you're even running and your mind will be thinking of shopping lists/ work/ holidays/ men! All of a sudden you're home!!

Once you get the good runners and gear, it's probably the cheapest sport around and you can have a really good workout done in half an hour. It can fit in around other sports and busy timetables.

I've got a lot of support and advice from experienced runners. It's incredible how encouraging they have been, even people I don't know.

I ran my first 5k race on Saturday and the atmosphere was amazing. Loads of people cheering you on and telling you you're great! (Even though myself and my friend were very near the back)!

My one big piece of advice is invest in decent runners. I lot of runners have told me that most running injuries occur as a result of the athlete wearing the wrong runners. I've had injuries on my feet before and this time two years ago I thought I would never be able to run on a road again. Don't put yourself through that for the sake of 100 euro or less.

This is advice that a poster on boards put on my thread as I was starting out. Sorry I can't quote it directly. It was posted by Menoscemo, who has been checking into my thread regularly and givng advice:

'Hey, you really need to get your runners sorted out. It is the first thing any runner does to avoid injury. It is not simply a matter of getting a good brand either- there are several types of 'gait' amongst runners and each trainer is specifically designed for a running style. You need to go to a specialised running shop and ask for a 'gait analysis', In Dublin, elverys in suffolk street, runways on Parnell street and Amphibian king in Bray do this analysis. Basically they measure the arch in your foot then analyse your running style in super slo-mo camera. Then they recommend 3 or 4 different pair of runner to try on and you choose the bmost comfortable for you.'

For other areas in the country you can ask where you can get gait analysis over on the A/R/T forum. I reckon you should also post your log over there as you wil get much better advice/feedback/support from the runners amongst us

The runners you will get recommended to you by a running shop won't necessarily be any more expensive than what you bought. I got recommeded a pair of Nike Pegasus, which i can buy for €40 or €50 now if i shop around. As I say every runner is different and so are most shoes- the running shops will reccommend a shoe which gives you support in the area you need, once you know which Gait you have (neutral, over pronator or Under pronator) you will also be able to do your own research and shop around for a cheaper shoe. All the same, getting the gait analysis is worth it as you will only need to do it once; also it is free if you purchase a pair of shoes from the same shop (and they won't push the most expensive pair on you!!)


Good luck everyone. Can't wait to hear about your progress. Thanks to all of you who have posted on my thread and given me support throughout.

We'll all be running 5k by the summer

metamorphosis

+1 to the above post.

As a long distance runner myself, cheap shoes will never do it. Go to a specalised store if possible (runnways in dublin for example). Get a gait analysis. Everyones biomechanics are different. You may pronate with your feet, supinate with your feet, be neutral, you may pronate with one foot and supinate for the other, one leg may be unoticably shorter than the other and if you take a shortcut and just get what you think are good shoes but are not right for your feet in the end - you could give yourself lots of injuries! You only have one pair of legs - TREAT THEM RIGHT!

Also, as already echoed by dolli - do a race. Have something to aim for as well as been able to run 5k.

Once that is achieved - what can you aim for next? 8k.

After that? 10k

After that? half marathon.

Some of you may be shaking your heads right now but in a few weeks you will have amaazed yoursefl with how far/long you can run for.


Best of luck.


Make sure to stretch too. Very important. Start with these i would suggest

http://www.halhigdon.com/15Ktraining/Stretch.htm

newsizedbooty

Hiya, add me to the list! I am going into W5D3 on thursday. Did W5D2 before work this morning, glorious morning here in cork. I couldnt get in a bad mood if i tried.

Dolliemix, i read your thread last night, fantastic read, you were so honest. I mean there are days where it just flies and other days where its just uncomfortable from the beginning and you just caught it all perfectly in your thread. Mods, I think when she is done, it should be a sticky!:)

Melia, you are so funny adding the poor unsuspecting girls to the list!!

So, I think I will treat myself to proper runners this weekend. i have been using a pair of new balance but they are 2yrs old and I deserve a good pair.

brainyneuron

+1 to everything Dolliemix and ULStudent have said! Fantastic advice there. Am actually heading into 'Foot Solutions' in Galway later on to do that gait analysis thing so will report back as to how I get on! They say on their website to expect a 45min consultation, hoping that the runners aren't too expensive-but I guess if they're good runners then they'll be worth it! (My dad said he'd pay me back for them anyway-my birthday is coming up soon )
Did some stretches this morning but wass making them up on the spot so not sure if I did enough or did them right. Will check out that link ULStudent thanks a million!

brainyneuron

So.......I DID IT!!! Woohoo, am delighted!! (W4D1) Feel so fantastic after it Wore my running gear I bought yesterday (with a tshirt under the vest thingy cos it was cold) and it made it so much easier to jog! (Up till yesterday I was wearing a big bulky coat, a jumper, coat and loose leggings, not v conducive to running!) I felt like a bit of an idiot wearing my hat (its one of the ones with ear flaps and pigtails!!) with the serious running clothes but it was early so not many people out (Easter Hols for kids).
It wasn't raining when I went out, drizzled a little bit half way thru and the second I finished the last jog it started to rain more heavily!! Crazy or what! :cool: It was good actually to have the rain as I was doing my warm down, cooled me down a bit (I quite like walking in the rain usually, as long as its not too cold or windy! Just didn't want my first 5 min jogs to be in horrible weather!)

The first jog was a 3 min one but I thought it was meant to be a 90sec one so as the time went on and he didn't stop me, I was like I was just about to take out the ipod to check the battery when Mr Robot told me to stop! The 5 min run was actually ok, I jogged it slowly so I wouldn't get tired and I started singing Mary Poppins 'Supercalafragalisticexpialadcious' The rhythm matched my jogging and trying to remember the words of one of the verses kept me busy and kept me from noticing the time going past! Was delighted when I finished that first one, was smiling away to myself-luckily there was no-one around at that point The rest of the walk/jogs went grand too, had a small bit of a stitch for a small while (prob due to me not drinking enough water before I left).
The last 5 min jog went really fast, Robot dude tells u when theres 1min, 30 secs and 10 secs to go (kinda annoying, I would prefer if he didn't!). At the 1min countdown point, two lads from work passed in the work delivery van and gave me a wave (I waved back but was cringing at them seeing me jogging in tight leggings and silly hat! :eek:). The last 5 min jog was easier than the first and could prob have gone for another 20-30 secs but didn't want to push it.
Very proud of myself!! Melia you'll have no problem with this week if you're already able to do extra jogs, I'd say you're a bit fitter than me! Best of luck with week 3! (Just so u know, on the last 3 min run, the guy lets u know that you've 20secs to go, don't like that cos when I hear his voice I think I'm finished!)
Best of luck too to everyone whos starting week 1 this week. The first day of each week is always the hardest to go out and do but once your out there you'll be fine and you'll feel great afterwards

(Long post sorry!)

menoscemo

Well done Dolliemix again. I am a relatively new runner myself, last january i was barely able to run 1km on the threadmill but by October I ran 42 of them in the Dublin City Marathon and I am pretty hooked now. As UL Student said, once you get started you will be amazed at how much you can do.

I will check in here regularly and will be happy to give any advise if it is needed.
Good Luck all!!

newsizedbooty

Thats gas, supercalafragalistic!! i would work though definitely. i alos hate it when I am told i ahve a minute left, piss off and tell me when im done!!

I went to lidl yesterday and they only had the short running pants left, the vain part of me put dove summerglow on my calves last night

brainyneuron

newsizedbooty wrote: »

Thats gas, supercalafragalistic!! i would work though definitely. i alos hate it when I am told i ahve a minute left, piss off and tell me when im done!!

I went to lidl yesterday and they only had the short running pants left, the vain part of me put dove summerglow on my calves last night

Haha I was also making up rhymes to motivate myself,
I CAN do this, I can run this, I can reach this, so can you
Keep it moving, keep it going, keep it steady, its easy to do
:D

The first Lidl I went to the gear had been completely raided during the day, it was the pants that wanted to get mainly and there was none there in my size (the only ones there were large or extra large) so I went down to the Lidl a bit farther away and was able to get both long and short pants. (The long ones are mens but fit me perfectly!) Haha thats great, you'll have great tanned legs up to a point, better not wear a skirt or dress for a while

Catari Jaguar

Hey! I have 10 weeks before the mini-marathon so this should gimme plenty of timt to get to 5K! (I'll crawl the rest of the way )

I don't have an ipod... So can't download itunes. What should I use?

perri winkles

Great idea for a thread! Less likely to give up now!
Im going to pop to lidl after college, seriously doubt anything is left. I didn't realise there was running gear on sale!

What do people wear running? I wear just normal penneys leggings at the mo with a zippy top but Im always self concious of my bum in the leggings, keep thinking people are looking at me saying good god put it away! :pac:

dolliemix

See what I mean about experienced runners giving advice. Thanks menoscene and ULstudent:)

brainy- I love ur supercalifragilistic trick ! Dads are great! My also offered to get me good runners and I've been working full time for 10 years and im in my 30s. I was like " eh thanks dad but I can afford to get myself runners! ":D
It was so cute though. He ran the marathon years ago so I guess he's just looking out for me and it was his gesture of support, which was lovely!


Newsizebooty it's given me a real lift that you enjoyed my thread. I originally just started it for myself so id be able to keep track of my progress. But then people started postingon it and giving advice and I felt like I couldn't let them down!:D But seriously it's a good idea to keep track of your progress and how you feel even if it's in private. It's great to be able to look back on your progress and see how far you've come. Especially if you're having a bad day...

I won't hijack this thread anymore......just to say, if I see anyone running in shiny leggings now, I think they're s**t cool!:p

brainyneuron

dolliemix wrote: »

See what I mean about experienced runners giving advice. Thanks menoscene and ULstudent:)

brainy- I love ur supercalifragilistic trick ! Dads are great! My also offered to get me good runners and I've been working full time for 10 years and im in my 30s. I was like " eh thanks dad but I can afford to get myself runners! ":D
It was so cute though. He ran the marathon years ago so I guess he's just looking out for me and it was his gesture of support, which was lovely!

Newsizebooty it's given me a real lift that you enjoyed my thread. I originally just started it for myself so id be able to keep track of my progress. But then people started postingon it and giving advice and I felt like I couldn't let them down!:D But seriously it's a good idea to keep track of your progress and how you feel even if it's in private. It's great to be able to look back on your progress and see how far you've come. Especially if you're having a bad day...

I won't hijack this thread anymore......just to say, if I see anyone running in shiny leggings now, I think they're s**t cool!:p

Dolliemix you're not hijacking the thread! Its for discussing the C25K and who knows more about it than you at this stage!

Daisy Steiner

cherub rock wrote: »

Hey! I have 10 weeks before the mini-marathon so this should gimme plenty of timt to get to 5K! (I'll crawl the rest of the way )

I don't have an ipod... So can't download itunes. What should I use?

It might be slightly complicated but I've managed to set up W1D1 using my phone's countdown feature, an alarm will go off when you need to walk and when you need to run.

Am deffo getting some form of portable music in the next couple of weeks, I find headphones are great coz I don't care if people are taking the piss . . . I can't hear them :pac:

Pembily

brainyneuron wrote: »

Haha I was also making up rhymes to motivate myself,
I CAN do this, I can run this, I can reach this, so can you
Keep it moving, keep it going, keep it steady, its easy to do
:D

The first Lidl I went to the gear had been completely raided during the day, it was the pants that wanted to get mainly and there was none there in my size (the only ones there were large or extra large) so I went down to the Lidl a bit farther away and was able to get both long and short pants. (The long ones are mens but fit me perfectly!) Haha thats great, you'll have great tanned legs up to a point, better not wear a skirt or dress for a while

What Lidl I am in Galway today and my sister is still looking!!! Thanks!

cherub rock wrote: »

Hey! I have 10 weeks before the mini-marathon so this should gimme plenty of timt to get to 5K! (I'll crawl the rest of the way )

I don't have an ipod... So can't download itunes. What should I use?

Me too I am an Ipod SNOB totally dislike them - I have a beautiful Sony one What can I download for a Sony one any one know?

I won't be starting the C25k just yet - have to wait for my injury to heal but I am defo interested in it... Was feeling savage when I was kinda running (was building it up myself while in my head)!!!

Thanks fr starting this Melia!!!

++ 1 on the runners - I have orthotics and Asics Gel Kayanos - have been told they are the best for ankle injuries (I have that )

BanzaiBk

I started the c25k this time last year, would absolutely recommend people to get a gait analysis done instead of wasting money on unsuitable runners. I've noticed a few places mentioned where you can get this done on this thread, I'd recommend John Buckley Sports by the Dominican Centre, Cork city to southerners. The analysis is free if you buy your shoes there after and they are very good for not pushing more expensive/unsuitable shoes on you.

brainyneuron

Yep Banzai my Dad swears by John Buckley's too, he suggested that to me on the phone last night, that we'd go shopping for the runners there together. But my dad is heading away tomorrow for a week and the next time I'll see him is the middle of April. Don't want to wait that long cos I'll be jogging in crappy runners for three weeks otherwise. Popped into Foot Solutions in Galway earlier (On middle st at the back of Ryans) and I've made an appointment for later.

Pem I went to the Lidl in headford rd and then to the one in briarhill (take a left after u take the dunnes exit, its around the back of dunnes). But there wasn't a whole lot left when I went in last night about 8-9. U might be lucky though! There's other ones out in oranmore and tuam i think. And ballinasloe if u want to go that far!!

_sheep

Just another person who started the c25k at christmas popping in to say how important shoes are. I did the first 4 weeks of the program in crappy flat runners and would be in agony and walking like a cowboy the day after, but I put it down to being way over the wrong side of 20stone and put up with it.

After some reading that it could be my shoes I picked up a decent pair of New Balances I got really cheap and they removed 80% of the pain but some shin pain remained. After a little more research I found out that my feet were a little more suited to Nike Lunarglides and sure enough after a week in them I was pain free and havent looked back since.

sunshine rose

Yeah! Good idea for a thread, looking foward to picking up some tips;)

I'm still on Week 1, just haven't been able to get out the last few days and now that the weather is bad I'm not going to get out tonight either. I'm really getting into the running but I don't love it so much yet that I'm prepared to go out when it's this awful:P

dolliemix

Week 9 Day 1 complete tonight and I felt amazing! The aim was non stop running for 30 mins. I did 33 mins! I was flying it up to 4k. I got tired at the 4k mark but not agony tired, just using the reserves tired!! I thought I'd done 5k but when I checked the phone it was only 4.8

I'm delighted that at this stage I've no problem doing 4k. (Two weeks ago I was struggling after 3k, and before that I struggled after 2k etc) In a week or two I should have no problem doing 5k.

dolliemix

sunshine rose wrote: »

Yeah! Good idea for a thread, looking foward to picking up some tips;)

I'm still on Week 1, just haven't been able to get out the last few days and now that the weather is bad I'm not going to get out tonight either. I'm really getting into the running but I don't love it so much yet that I'm prepared to go out when it's this awful:P

I love being out in the rain! The footpaths are empty except for a few other crazy joggers! And you can get as wet as you like and not worry about it because you're heading home to a nice warm shower!

Melia

Most of the links in the first post should have downloadable MP3s that you can add on the normal way, I think! You don't have to go near iTunes.

brainyneuron

Congrats dollie, you're doing fantastically well! You're totally a source of motivation for me, its great to hear about how you're getting on and its also great knowing that its not an impossible goal to reach. xx
I'll be where you are by May (barring any complications-touch wood!) which is both exciting and daunting at the same time! I was in getting my shoes today (bloody expensive :eek: but definitely worth it!) and the girl (also from Cork, small world!:D) was asking me if I was thinking of entering a marathon or triathalon!!! I was like :eek: wtf! I'm not thinking that far ahead at all!! Who knows if I'll even want to graduate from 5K to 10K when I finish C25K! A marathon is waay off in the murky distance and would obviously be an amazing thing to do but jeez, 4 hours of running? It doesn't even bear thinking about, especially as I'm only at 5mins at the mo hehe!

Melia, did u head out today or is it a rest day?

Jessibelle

It's my first day later today! Reading through this thread has gotten me so motivated it's fab Wish me luck

Melia

Good luck! The first day might be tough, but it gets to be so much fun! Keep going, you won't regret it.

brainyneuron

Jessibelle wrote: »

It's my first day later today! Reading through this thread has gotten me so motivated it's fab Wish me luck

Best of luck!! You'll be running 5K in no time!!

Melia

brainyneuron wrote: »

Melia, did u head out today or is it a rest day?

Rest day, thankfully! It's absolutely miserable out. Turns out I have to go back home tomorrow to look after the animal farm, so it's either three minute runs uphill or cruising around to scout out somewhere flat where I can run with the mutt.

Jwacqui

Melia wrote: »

So can we make a list of people doing this?

Daisy Steiner (Week 1)
Jwacqui (Week 1) You're on the list, now you have to start!
sunshine rose (Week 1)

Dolorous (Week 2)
perri winkles (Week 2)

Melia (Week 3)

brainyneuron (Week 4)

newsizedbooty (Week 5)

dolliemix (Week 9)

Haha! Ok!

Tomorrow I am starting!! It's the push I need this week!

Have week one downloaded and on my ipod and all, working until 5.30 so will do it in the evening!

Melia

Yay, I'm so excited!

brainyneuron

Yay go Jwacqui!! Melia we'll have everyone doing it soon!!

brainyneuron

Melia wrote: »

Rest day, thankfully! It's absolutely miserable out. Turns out I have to go back home tomorrow to look after the animal farm, so it's either three minute runs uphill or cruising around to scout out somewhere flat where I can run with the mutt.

Animal farm?
Definitely scout out somewhere flat, it'll be much better for you than pushing it on the hills and doing too much too soon!

Melia

brainyneuron wrote: »

Animal farm?
Definitely scout out somewhere flat, it'll be much better for you than pushing it on the hills and doing too much too soon!

Well, the cat and the dog. But the dog's so massive and they both follow me around so much it feels like the house is full of animals.

The cat wakes me up in the mornings by either dive-bombing me from the shelf above my bed, or by attempting to suffocate me by curling up on my head.

Daisy Steiner

Can I ask if anyone on here is a smoker? I am and I'm afraid my lungs will try and escape when I start running.

Jwacqui

Melia wrote: »

Yay, I'm so excited!

brainyneuron wrote: »

Yay go Jwacqui!! Melia we'll have everyone doing it soon!!

YAY! Now I'm excited!!

Hope I don't die! The last time I was in the gym I could only run for maybe 75seconds max but that was flat out so hope it goes well!

brainyneuron

Melia wrote: »

Well, the cat and the dog. But the dog's so massive and they both follow me around so much it feels like the house is full of animals.

The cat wakes me up in the mornings by either dive-bombing me from the shelf above my bed, or by attempting to suffocate me by curling up on my head.

OMG you're cat sounds crazy! We've a crazy cat too but not that crazy! Ditto to the following around though! The cat sometimes comes on my walks along with the dog, though she generally doesn't keep up for v long and ends up going after birds etc in one of the fields until I get back!

By animal farm I thought u meant horses/cows etc, as in your parents were going away somewhere and you had to mind the farm hehe

brainyneuron

Daisy Steiner wrote: »

Can I ask if anyone on here is a smoker? I am and I'm afraid my lungs will try and escape when I start running.

Nope sorry not a smoker! Awful habit Daisy u really should give up! Its a bit counter productive to be doing the C25K while ur still on the fags! (Sorry!) I'd say you'd be fine tho for the first few jogs, it mite be the longer ones that are harder but I'm not 100% sure on that either!!

Pembily

Jwacqui wrote: »

YAY! Now I'm excited!!

Hope I don't die! The last time I was in the gym I could only run for maybe 75seconds max but that was flat out so hope it goes well!

Go J, go J, go J, go J, you can do it girl I have total faith in you!!!!!!!!!!!!! You can do anything you put your mind to!!!xxxx

dolliemix

Hi daisy

I gave up smoking on jan 1st. I neede something to keep me distracted and so I started couch to 5k on feb 2nd cos a guy on the giving up smoking forum on boards had started it. I dot even know him but I think his suggestion might have changed my life! Neither of us have smoked in three months now, and we can both run 5k at this stage. I don't think I'd have had the confidence to get this far if I hadn't stopped smoking. I'm meeting friends this evening that I haven't met since Christmas and I feel like they'll be meeting a different person. Giving up smoking is really hard at first but, I honestly rarely think about them now.

Anyway you have to want to do it yourself. I actually did it on impulse because I felt sick after over indulging on new years eve!

If you have toyed with the idea of giving up now would be a good time to go for it! We'll support you on the giving up smoking forum!

newsizedbooty

Hi ladies, am glad today is my rest day as well cos its horrible here in cork. Cant believe I will do my 1st 20min run tomorrow morning, i dont care what the weather is like, im gone. I am going to get new runners as well this weekend.

Melia thats gas, I have two mad cats and cannot do an exercise video in my own house with them. The last time i was trying to do pressups and they were skidding around in under me, best craic ever for them:D. Gotta love thems pussy cats though.


Have my weigh in tomorrow as well, i am guessing ill be the same as last week cos I am having a fat feeling week besides doing everything right.

Jessibelle

Just done with Day one, not too bad at all, had it as going to be a lot tougher in my head. if I'm finding it fairly easy should I skip on to week two or just follow the programe as is?

newsizedbooty

hi jessiebel stick to the programme, or at least do the rest of week one. I found day one easy myself but then my body realised that I was going to be working it hard and started protesting after that:D maybe reassess at the end of week 1?

Catari Jaguar

I started today!! Wasn't too bad at all. A little repetetive (the music sux0red - I wanted to run away from it!) but not too strenuous and I felt good after. Only gonna do it twice a week because I have boxing twice a week as it is!

dolliemix

newsizedbooty wrote: »

Hi ladies, am glad today is my rest day as well cos its horrible here in cork. Cant believe I will do my 1st 20min run tomorrow morning, i dont care what the weather is like, im gone. I am going to get new runners as well this weekend.

Melia thats gas, I have two mad cats and cannot do an exercise video in my own house with them. The last time i was trying to do pressups and they were skidding around in under me, best craic ever for them:D. Gotta love thems pussy cats though.


Have my weigh in tomorrow as well, i am guessing ill be the same as last week cos I am having a fat feeling week besides doing everything right.

Good luck tomorrow! Just keep going all the way...you can do it!

dolliemix

brainyneuron wrote: »

Congrats dollie, you're doing fantastically well! You're totally a source of motivation for me, its great to hear about how you're getting on and its also great knowing that its not an impossible goal to reach. xx
I'll be where you are by May (barring any complications-touch wood!) which is both exciting and daunting at the same time! I was in getting my shoes today (bloody expensive :eek: but definitely worth it!) and the girl (also from Cork, small world!:D) was asking me if I was thinking of entering a marathon or triathalon!!! I was like :eek: wtf! I'm not thinking that far ahead at all!! Who knows if I'll even want to graduate from 5K to 10K when I finish C25K! A marathon is waay off in the murky distance and would obviously be an amazing thing to do but jeez, 4 hours of running? It doesn't even bear thinking about, especially as I'm only at 5mins at the mo hehe!

Well done on getting the good runners. Do you mind me asking which ones they suggested? I use Asics Kayanos which are probably the most expensive going. 150 euros in Elverys and Lifestyle sport!:( Even when I went to New York they were cheaper, but still 140 dollars! I never got the gait done but I had to get a lot of physio two years ago because I had plantar fascitis. The physio was very good and he suggested Kayanos. It took me two years to build up the courage to try running, because plantar fascitis is really painful, but I haven't felt a thing since I started the C25k so I'm sticking with the expensive runners - because in the long term I'll be saving on physio visits and pain!