Couch to 5k thread

FrancieBrady

clairewithani wrote: »

I got shoes today. Starting tomorrow. Wish me luck. !

Best of Luck! You don't need luck actually, just faith in the app.

pcuser

clairewithani wrote: »

I got shoes today. Starting tomorrow. Wish me luck. !

Take it nice and slow, deep breaths in and out through the mouth and you will be fine

Gremlin2011

clairewithani wrote: »

I got shoes today. Starting tomorrow. Wish me luck. !

Hope your first day went well!

I had to take 2 x 30sec walk breaks on w5d3. I thought I was going to exhale a lung. I'm a smoker who has been gradually smoking less since I started C25K. I'm down to about 10 a day now from 20-30. Cutting back, and I'll get there as I will with C25K.

So back to w5d3 tomorrow!

clairewithani

It was unbelievable. So exhilarating. Ok I was starting to feel uncomfortable coming to the end of each minute run but I felt great afterwards. I was on a high. What a great feeling!!!!

Oh and by run I MIGHT mean slow jog but anyway:D

Ososlo

clairewithani wrote: »

It was unbelievable. So exhilarating. Ok I was starting to feel uncomfortable coming to the end of each minute run but I felt great afterwards. I was on a high. What a great feeling!!!!

Oh and by run I MIGHT mean slow jog but anyway:D

Super news! Sounds like you are doing it right! It's not going to be easy and it will challenge you, but you as you say, so exhilarating and totally worth it! Keep posting the runs and good luck with the next run!

Go as slowly as you need to

clairewithani

Ososlo wrote: »

Super news! Sounds like you are doing it right! It's not going to be easy and it will challenge you, but you as you say, so exhilarating and totally worth it! Keep posting the runs and good luck with the next run!

Go as slowly as you need to

Thanks so much. The encouragement here is just great. One question. What do people do on rest days? Complete rest or go for a walk?

sumsar

Gremlin2011 wrote: »

I had to take 2 x 30sec walk breaks on w5d3. I thought I was going to exhale a lung. I'm a smoker who has been gradually smoking less since I started C25K. I'm down to about 10 a day now from 20-30. Cutting back, and I'll get there as I will with C25K.

So back to w5d3 tomorrow!

Fair play, losing weight / getting fitter and giving up smoking at the same time ain't easy, I don't smoke but family members do so I've seen the struggles ha.

Great attitude, good luck with the next try.
I know if I were in your shoes I'd be tempted to skip to the next week on the next jog regardless so kudos on doing the right thing and doing it again, you'll only benefit from it as I'm sure you're well aware.

clairewithani wrote: »

Thanks so much. The encouragement here is just great. One question. What do people do on rest days? Complete rest or go for a walk?

Personally, I do walks on my rest days, not sure about others, interested to hear others answer that too.

quickbeam

There isn't really a right or wrong answer as to what to do on rest days - whatever feels right for you.

I did completely rest when I was doing C25K.

Now I'm still running 5km three times a week, but I also walk three times a week. But then, I started very unfit. If you already have some fitness behind you then you might find you'd like the in between walk.

messy tessy

clairewithani wrote: »

Thanks so much. The encouragement here is just great. One question. What do people do on rest days? Complete rest or go for a walk?

Well done!! Great start and it is such a good feeling! I kept smiling after my first run too. Bright red face and a great big smile!

I go for a walk on my rest days. I usually jog on my lunch break so it's nice to get out of the office on rest days too.

Last run in week 8 today

Cookie_fan

Been out of action this week with Bronchitis it was brewing late last week and felt something on my lungs on Thursday and Sunday, on steroids and antibiotics, hoping i can get out on Friday to start W4 (normally I run Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday) and start my week then and look to continue on starting Friday historically this might be a point where I would give up, miss a couple of days and would be saying there is no point but adamant that this wont happen this time. Hopefully I am up to a run Friday and get out there.

The Muppet

clairewithani wrote: »

Thanks so much. The encouragement here is just great. One question. What do people do on rest days? Complete rest or go for a walk?

Well done on starting, slow and easy is how it should be, Conversational pace ie you should be able to talk to an imaginary friend while running if you're doing it alone.

Rest days: your normal daily routine no running but a nice easy walk should be ok. The rest days are just as important as the running days they allow your body to recover enough from the exertions of the previous days run.

Keep us posted.

clairewithani

messy tessy wrote: »

Well done!! Great start and it is such a good feeling! I kept smiling after my first run too. Bright red face and a great big smile!

I go for a walk on my rest days. I usually jog on my lunch break so it's nice to get out of the office on rest days too.

Last run in week 8 today

8 weeks, wow. Feels like such a long time now.

sumsar

Week 4 run 2 finished (walking back from the jog now).

First proper sweat of this plan started today, feels good.

I know its VERY early stages but this week all I could think about in work was my next jog, really enjoying the plan.

pcuser

You have the bug Sumsar Thats how I started

messy tessy

Did the last run in week 8 (28 minutes) yesterday and for the first time in the programme my legs hurt. Not massively painful but sore, both last night and today.

I am going to wait for 2 days before starting week 9.

Anything to be done or do I just need to toughen up?!

pcuser

You should always take a 2 day break before starting a new week. How is your protein intake? When I increased my protein intake i recovered quicker.

Chick peas, black turtle beans and peas are all high in protein.

messy tessy

pcuser wrote: »

You should always take a 2 day break before starting a new week. How is your protein intake? When I increased my protein intake i recovered quicker.

Chick peas, black turtle beans and peas are all high in protein.

I have been doing that since I found out you were supposed to. I actually didn't know that prior to The Muppet saying it. Have been taking a complete break at the weekend between weeks since he said it.

Actually protein intake is pretty good - always have eggs for breakfast and red meat / chicken / fish daily.

I did speed up in the last five minutes, but was really taking it slow for the rest of the jog. So maybe that was it

pcuser

messy tessy wrote: »

I did speed up in the last five minutes, but was really taking it slow for the rest of the jog. So maybe that was it

It could be that I wouldnt be 100% sure though. It would be best to take the advice of a more experience runner when they are online.

I had to miss a week due to an injury, I though that it would be much tougher to go back jogging after a week but it was fine. If I dont fell 100% I wont go for a run in case I get injured. Luckily though when you follow the program you should be fine.

clairewithani

messy tessy wrote: »

Did the last run in week 8 (28 minutes) yesterday and for the first time in the programme my legs hurt. Not massively painful but sore, both last night and today.

I am going to wait for 2 days before starting week 9.

Anything to be done or do I just need to toughen up?!

I am presuming pain is a sign of some sort of stress and I wouldn't think it is a matter of toughening up. I am a complete novice though so what would I know really
I am just in from second day's run. Felt great and am still buzzing.

Tauriel

I've finally signed up for my local Couch to 5k after a few years of promising myself that I would do it.

I actually haven't ran since I stopped playing soccer nearly 10 years ago! So, I'm kinda not looking forward to it because I would be extremely unfit, but then again, that's why I decided to sign up for a course rather than going it alone.

pcuser

clairewithani wrote: »

I am just in from second day's run. Felt great and am still buzzing.

Well done, Its a great feeling.

[QUOTE=mustang shelly;102334928 So, I'm kinda not looking forward to it because I would be extremely unfit, but then again, that's why I decided to sign up for a course rather than going it alone.[/QUOTE]

Just take it nice and slow when you start.

The Muppet

messy tessy wrote: »

Did the last run in week 8 (28 minutes) yesterday and for the first time in the programme my legs hurt. Not massively painful but sore, both last night and today.

I am going to wait for 2 days before starting week 9.

Anything to be done or do I just need to toughen up?!

I remember I suffered from leg soreness between runs on the plan particularly as the runs got longer. Some soreness not pain is ok , If you have any doubt get it checked out.

Make sure your not pushing to much, Listen to your body, if you feel you really need an extra rest day to recover from a tough run take it.

How's your water intake, Its important to keep well hydrated too.

messy tessy

The Muppet wrote: »

I remember I suffered from leg soreness between runs on the plan particularly as the runs got longer. Some soreness not pain is ok , If you have any doubt get it checked out.

Make sure your not pushing to much, Listen to your body, if you feel you really need an extra rest day to recover from a tough run take it.

How's your water intake, Its important to keep well hydrated too.

Its's just sore / stiffness and a possible over reaction! Feel better now this evening, so if I feel up to it will attempt it on Saturday / Sunday.

I could maybe increase water - I reckon I am having about 8 glasses a day.

The Muppet

messy tessy wrote: »

Its's just sore / stiffness and a possible over reaction! Feel better now this evening, so if I feel up to it will attempt it on Saturday / Sunday.

I could maybe increase water - I reckon I am having about 8 glasses a day.

I'd say it;ll be grand saturday/Sunday too but if not be sensible.

Heres what the great Dubgal told us about hydration in this years novice marathon thread, being properly hydrated is very important, irrespective of distance .

Dubgal wrote:

You should get into the habit of hydrating throughout the week. If you do this, you don't need to worry too much about liquids on the morning of a lsr; I find a glass of water and coffee is enough and don't send me to the bushes mid-run. Again, now is the time to find what works for you. Have ye had the wee discussion yet?! Clear wee probably means you are over-hydrated, dark yellow means you are dehydrated. A light straw colour is the one you want to aim for

Cookie_fan

Week 4 D1 down today, better late than never, ran the last 2 minutes walk so mentally prepared myself for next run by running through the 5 minutes at the end

messy tessy

W9D1 done!!!

This was my first jog timing the distance and I managed to do 4.2k. Absolutely thrilled with that! Was hoping for at least 3.5k so really delighted. 2 more runs and I am a graduate! Woohoo!!

slanket

Hi all,
Completed W3d2 yesterday, loving the programme so far. Found the first 90 sec run hard but must have got my second wind then cause I was disappointed when I had to start waking after the 3 min run - I felt like I could of kept going !

Support on this thread is great :-)

pcuser

Well done Cookie, Messy and Slanket.

It really is a great feeling, Ye should be so proud

sumsar

Been lurking on the thread so much over the weekend and only realised now I forgot to check in myself!

Finished Week 4 on Friday, I found it a little bit more challenging than the previous runs that week, I think it's because I done an early jog rather than an evening Jog.

When I say challenging, I done it all without stopping but it felt a bit harder than usual.. I'll stick to my evening jogs in future!

Cookie_fan

Well done sumsar! I have W4 D2 done will have the week finished tomorrow, then looking forward to hitting week 5 on Thursday.
Was looking through the history of the runs on the app and got great encouragement on how far we are after coming, more than double the running complete when you compare only as far back as W3D2. It is great motivation.