From couch to 10k..........

Munster_Gal · 26-06-2009 12:25PM

Fingers crossed that I can stick to my plan as much as possible. September could be a bit of a struggle as I'm going to be in Poland for a week.... :rolleyes:
Don't really want to run streets of a city I don't know where they speak a language that I don't! But we'll see

racheljev · 26-06-2009 01:09PM

Fair play to you. I just registered for DCM as well, and I'm registered for the race series too. It's great to have something to look forward to / be terrified of!

Munster_Gal · 26-06-2009 01:45PM

racheljev wrote: »

Fair play to you. I just registered for DCM as well, and I'm registered for the race series too. It's great to have something to look forward to / be terrified of!

Ah sure we'll all help each other out and encourage each other.

abi2007 · 26-06-2009 06:09PM

Hey Munster Gal, I'm at roughly the same level as you. The most i've ran so far is 10k. I'm not following any plan though. I'm going to give the half marathon on sunday a go, sure if I have to walk some of it I will. I plan to do the series races and the dcm.. Just need to get the money together to pay for them. I really should get a plan though!

Good luck with the training :-)

Munster_Gal · 26-06-2009 06:42PM

Week 1 Day 3

3 miles - 34'14"

Ran pretty much all of it - took 20 second breathers after each set of 10mins. Treadmill is really starting to bore me now. Thinking that my 6 miles might be done on the road this weekend. Even watching a bit of TV on the treadmill isn't killing the boredom.

Just weighed myself also.....Back down to 9st 3lbs again

Munster_Gal · 28-06-2009 01:57PM

27th June 09 - REST DAY

28th June 09
Week 1 Day 4

2 mile walk done in 25 mins. Had intended on it being the 6 mile run but I had two dogs with me and they were too hard to manage so I'll go back out later today and do my 6 miles

update:

6 miles 69'25"

Found this really really tough! had to take a 30 sec break at 3 miles. was tempted to give up at 4 miles but managed to push through it.

Bally8 · 28-06-2009 07:56PM

Munster_Gal wrote: »

6 miles 69'25"

Snap Munster_Gal exact same time it took me to do my 6 miles today:D

Munster_Gal · 28-06-2009 08:00PM

lol. We rock!

littlebug · 28-06-2009 09:02PM

Hey Munster Gal and Bally8 you're doing great- . Was your 6 miles on the treadmill? sounds hellish to me but fairplay for keeping going!

Munster_Gal · 28-06-2009 10:00PM

Thanks Littlebug

Yeah I did mine on the treadmill. It was pure HELL!!!
I'd planned to do it on the road but I'm not a fan of running or walking in the rain.

BUT I did it and that's the important thing

Munster_Gal · 29-06-2009 10:42AM

REST DAY

Taking today as my rest day - walking like an old woman with arthritis in her hips at the moment!!

3 miles now scheduled for tomorrow instead of today.

metamorphosis · 29-06-2009 08:21PM

Fair play on the 6 miles. The more you push through like that the better you will get!

Munster_Gal · 30-06-2009 08:38PM

Week 2 Day 1

3 Miles 32'49"

Found the 3 miles tough. Legs are still a bit sore from the 6 miles on Sunday.
Looking back over last week it looks like my 3 mile times are dropping with each session. Walked a total of 3.5 mins in the 32'49" today which I'm delighted with so overall making decent enough progress. D

Turns out I have fallen arches so have to go and get some inserts for my runners sorted before it starts causing issues. I also have slight issues with my ITB but my father is studying sport physio at the moment so I'm getting free treatment to help me out which means I don't have to give up my training

Getting into the habit of my training though which is great. Felt crappy yesterday evening when I didn't do my 3 miles but at least I still have plenty of time this week to get it slotted in.

Also have 2 miles of walking as well yesterday and today

Munster_Gal · 01-07-2009 05:46PM

Week 2 Day 2

3 miles - 31'50"

Found this quite tough again. Legs were still a little bit sore from the 6 miles at the weekend.

1.4 miles walked in and out of work again.

Bally8 · 01-07-2009 06:11PM

Its gas our times are almost the exact same. Would be cool if we could help each other at the race itself:) as it looks like we could be running side by side

Munster_Gal · 01-07-2009 11:14PM

Bally8 wrote: »

Its gas our times are almost the exact same. Would be cool if we could help each other at the race itself:) as it looks like we could be running side by side

We'll have to arrange to meet up for a run? You doing the Adidas series??

Munster_Gal · 02-07-2009 07:17PM

REST DAY

My legs were very very tired yesterday doing my run so taking today as a rest day.

Munster_Gal · 03-07-2009 10:19AM

3rd July 2009
REST DAY

My calves are still really tight today and I have a small pain in my knee so going to take today off as well. Dragging my sister out for a 3 mile run tomorrow though.

She used to run cross country in her teens so now I'm forcing the mum of two to find the runner in herself again lol.
Weather in galway is improving and I've no treadmill to run on up here so I'll be outdoors for my 3 tomorrow. Fingers crossed that my calves loosen out by then

rainbow kirby · 03-07-2009 11:15AM

Munster_Gal wrote: »

Weather in galway is improving

*looks out window*

YOU LIE!

spurscormac · 03-07-2009 11:18AM

FYI - there's a 5k in Salthill tomorrow evening, with a bbq afterwards.
Its a relatively flat course (doesn't go up threadneedle road hill, and will have people of all levels.

Mostly a fun/fundraiser run, so there for anyone to do, and would fulfil your 3 mile run requirement.

Munster_Gal · 03-07-2009 11:18AM

rainbow kirby wrote: »

*looks out window*

YOU LIE!

It was nice out there when I said it

lol

rainbow kirby · 03-07-2009 11:18AM

spurscormac wrote: »

FYI - there's a 5k in Salthill tomorrow evening, with a bbq afterwards.
Its a relatively flat course (doesn't go up threadneedle road hill, and will have people of all levels.

Mostly a fun/fundraiser run, so there for anyone to do, and would fulfil your 3 mile run requirement.

If I was staying up for the weekend I'd consider doing that, but I'm going home this afternoon.

Munster_Gal · 03-07-2009 11:26AM

spurscormac wrote: »

FYI - there's a 5k in Salthill tomorrow evening, with a bbq afterwards.
Its a relatively flat course (doesn't go up threadneedle road hill, and will have people of all levels.

Mostly a fun/fundraiser run, so there for anyone to do, and would fulfil your 3 mile run requirement.

Thanks spurscormac. I'm not going to be anywhere near Salthill tomorrow

I'm actually in Athenry and I'm on weed picking duty to earn my keep for the last few days lol.

Bally8 · 03-07-2009 02:41PM

Munster_Gal wrote: »

We'll have to arrange to meet up for a run? You doing the Adidas series??

Unfortunately no, family commitments. I dont think I'll be doing another race until October maybe the 7k in Limerick. If you are ever in Limerick though I would love to meet up for a run. There seems to be a few of us from the Munster region, maybe Amadeus could be persuaded to do a mentoring session in person some time?

Munster_Gal · 03-07-2009 07:31PM

oops thought I had replied to this hours ago!
Yeah people in the Limerick area meeting up sounds like a plan

Amadeus - what do you think? (I know you're gonna read this at some point

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--amadeus-- · 04-07-2009 12:20AM

Meet?

You mean in person?

Real life interaction stuff?

But you're GIRLS!!! I can't talk to girls!!

Besides if I tried to mentor in person you might find out that those suspicions you had that I actually know nothing at all and make it all up as I go along are really well founded...

Being serious I'd have no problem with a meet but not sure I could actually be of any use to you all. I'm not a coach, mentoring is ok because I've been through a few training cycles but I wouldn't ever put myself out there as an all knowing expert.

Munster_Gal · 04-07-2009 10:33AM

Ah no not coaching.... Just an ole training session or two or something like that. And you can mentor us while we're at it

Munster_Gal · 04-07-2009 11:09AM

Week 2 Day 3

Disaster of a run. Could only manage 1 miles. Calves are really tight and I was running on hills and was worried about an injury. Gonna have to get my father to work on my calves tomorrow before I attempt the 7 miles.

Also have 2 miles worked up from walking as well

Munster_Gal · 05-07-2009 06:57PM

UNSCHEDULED REST DAY

Well this week was a total write off! I was out gardening all day yesterday - weeding, digging, raking.... Legs are sore from squatting all day.

I'm starting from week 2 again tomorrow but following the 16 week plan in the non-runners marathon guide.

Munster_Gal · 06-07-2009 07:13PM

Week 3 Day 1

3 Miles - 33'49"

Walked for about 4 mins in total. Legs aren't sore today thank god. Managed some stretching on the calves after along with a small bit of core.

From couch to 10k..........

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