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

coffee_cake

oo those are good, yoink!

another one I find good is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3S4dBk4E1g

and of course chem bros, muse...

and i know, i know...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Zea96HQ5Xw&feature=related
but it's good as well

edit: sash are good in general for it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL_1nJ9y1Iw&feature=related

rainbow kirby

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIbIHxKh9bk

W5D2 done - managed to run for 8 minutes straight twice and did a pretty decent sprint for the last four minutes of the last jog, even doing a bit of a fist pump and "Rocky" cheer when I thought nobody was looking.

God, I hope nobody was looking.

Ramette

** i saw you** :P

Ramette

Ramette wrote: »

** i saw you** :P

It was epic

FouxDaFaFa

bluewolf wrote: »

a/r/t forum has a leixlip 5k in may, sounds good?

I've heard great things about that but as I'm in galway it's a bit out of the way for me. Considering doing the 5k Ray D'Arcy and Todayfm are organising, there's one in Galway.

FouxDaFaFa

FouxDaFaFa wrote: »

I've heard great things about that but as I'm in galway it's a bit out of the way for me. Considering doing the 5k Ray D'Arcy and Todayfm are organising, there's one in Galway.

When is that on?

FouxDaFaFa

Deleted User wrote: »

When is that on?

6th of April. Link here although information is sparse at the moment. They haven't mapped a route yet. But hey, it's only a fiver to enter and you get a free tshirt!

CaliforniaDream

W3D3: 18mins - 1.20miles
W4D1: 22mins - 1.65miles

So I just completed day 1 of week 4. Did not think I would manage it! My legs were sore today because I focused on legs in yesterdays circuit training.
But I pushed through and forgot about it shortly.

My fav thing to do when running is to have a Britney Spears concert (don't judge, I love her! ) on my ipod. Her songs are perfect to run to and I keep looking at her body and think I could have that if I just keep going.

Right now, I'm sitting on the couch after my shower. Life is good.

Ramette

bluewolf wrote: »

a/r/t forum has a leixlip 5k in may, sounds good?

link pwetty please?

coffee_cake

Ramette wrote: »

link pwetty please?

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056203625

rainbow kirby

Was at the physio last night, injured myself running Barcelona (left ITB is acting up). Am currently not allowed to run until I see the physio again this day next week. Doesn't look like I'm going to be racing the MSB 5k as an all-out effort anyway.

/whine

Ramette

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Was at the physio last night, injured myself running Barcelona (left ITB is acting up). Am currently not allowed to run until I see the physio again this day next week. Doesn't look like I'm going to be racing the MSB 5k as an all-out effort anyway.

/whine

:eek: I hope we are going to obey the physio orders ????

rainbow kirby

Ramette wrote: »

:eek: I hope we are going to obey the physio orders ????

We are, but we aren't going to be happy about it. Not running? Does not compute. :pac:

Ramette

rainbow kirby wrote: »

We are, but we aren't going to be happy about it. Not running? Does not compute. :pac:

Indeed "Rainbow Kirby" and "not running" do not belong in the same sentence!

cdaly_

rainbow kirby wrote: »

We are, but we aren't going to be happy about it. Not running? Does not compute. :pac:

Didn't say anything about not cycling though...

rainbow kirby

cdaly_ wrote: »

Didn't say anything about not cycling though...

Oh you

ITB injuries don't do too well with cycling either. There will be swimming done though.

Victoria.

Wow just found this thread and read the entire thing
So great to hear the success that everyone is having. Gives me hope.

I started on Monday so I'm going out to do W1D3 in a while. Put on weight last year when I was doing the leaving cert so felt I needed to do something to get fitter. I don't think I've been required to run since about 5th year. College isn't helping with constant tea breaks and typical student food either .

Really enjoyed my previous two workouts even though I had to stop a few times during them but managed to keep going.

elsy

W9 d2 done! Cant believe ive only 1 run left and I will have completed the programme never thought I would actually be able to run 30 mins without stopping! In feeling great right now!

simply_dee

bluewolf wrote: »

My favourite finishing song is black eyed peas - pump it. Something in it just really gets your feet moving. Well it does for me anyway. So no matter how tired I am, I always pick it up again for that one!

That's my running song too! I have it in my playlist about three times, it always pushes me on when I start lagging.

I'm finding week 7 really hard for some reason (probably all in my head). Stopped for a walk halfway through my run on w7d1, was furious with myself. Managed to finish today - and added 200m on to my distance - but jeez, it felt twice as hard as the 25min run at the end of week 6. I'm hoping the third run of the week goes better so that moving on to week 8 wont be so terrifying! Really looking forward to doing a 5k event in a few weeks.

squeakyduck

I got my runners in the post today. I'm going to W3D3 again just to see what running with runners is really like.

Gauge

After Wednesday's crappy, windy run I REALLY didn't want to head out tonight. Had an awful day in work and the couch was calling to me.

SO glad I went out now!

Question: What do people do if you get stuck at a traffic light? I usually keep running on the spot but I'm sure I look like a total eejit

rainbow kirby

I just stop. It's never that long of a wait anyway.

squeakyduck

Gauge wrote: »

Question: What do people do if you get stuck at a traffic light? I usually keep running on the spot but I'm sure I look like a total eejit

I wonder that myself! I just stand there puffing and blowing!

First run with my new runners. Is it my imagination or are these runners make me run for longer without getting tired? My feet don't feel at all sore, just a little worked out and comfortable which I think is great.

I flew around although I did get very bet in the last minute of my last 3 minute run. I did 4.3k in just over 30 minutes according to google earth and my phone!

Yay! Now for dinner

rainbow kirby

squeakyduck wrote: »

First run with my new runners. Is it my imagination or are these runners make me run for longer without getting tired? My feet don't feel at all sore, just a little worked out and comfortable which I think is great.

If you were in uncomfortable or unsuitable shoes before (which is the case for a lot of people starting Couch to 5k), then the right ones will make a big difference. It's a nice feeling

squeakyduck

rainbow kirby wrote: »

If you were in uncomfortable or unsuitable shoes before (which is the case for a lot of people starting Couch to 5k), then the right ones will make a big difference. It's a nice feeling

Its gorgeous. The air can get at my feet through the fabric and they don't feel sore anymore! I love my new shoes!!!!

Lornen

Hopefully going to start this up within the next week.

I want to have a fresh start, new week to get cracking.

Victoria.

Did W1D3 yesterday morning in the rain and it was fantastic
It was so refreshing and no other people around so I had the place to myself! I cannot believe I made it through the 1st week, so excited to start week 2 now.

MrsMcSteamy

So not looking forward to today, been sick so haven't done anything since Monday so hopefully I won't be too bad and will complete it ! Will report back later.

intouch44

w1d3 done- delighted