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

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 813 ✭✭✭CaliforniaDream


    paulgalway wrote: »
    How do you keep track of the distance covered?
    I'm running on a treadmill right now because I don't have any hi-vis gear for outdoors. Also prefer it starting because I can have my ipod on and not worry about safety. As my times/distances increase I'll probably use nike+ because there are some fantastic places to run here.


  • Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Kenna Large Cucumber


    Hell yeah - even a mid-afternoon tLL coffee would be nice after it!

    Am currently targeting Thursday for my first post-Barcelona easy run. We'll see...

    As long as I can go and change after :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 813 ✭✭✭CaliforniaDream


    Supposed to be heading out for W1D2 today but really don't want to. All my muscles are still aching from day one. I can hardly walk, let alone run. What to do...
    I'm going to agree with bluewolf. Just go out and run. Your muscles will loosen up and you won't be in pain, trust me. You'll feel better for it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,766 ✭✭✭squeakyduck


    :( It looks windy and cold outside....I really don't want to go for a run.....:eek: this is the first bit of laziness I've shown since I started this! :rolleyes::o


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,818 ✭✭✭Gauge


    Just back from day 1 of Ease into 10k, Week 4- starting from this week because the runs add up to 32 minutes... (4 eight minute runs with 1 minute walks in between) and it seems like the most logical place to start after finishing couch to 5k.

    Second half was grand, first half SUCKED. I had to stop briefly twice in the first run because I was running against the wind. Just a bit annoyed about it seeing as last week I was able to go for 30 minutes without stopping!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    :( It looks windy and cold outside....I really don't want to go for a run.....:eek: this is the first bit of laziness I've shown since I started this! :rolleyes::o

    You never regret the runs you do, you *do* end up regretting the ones you don't do! Out you go!


  • Registered Users Posts: 263 ✭✭SL10


    You never regret the runs you do, you *do* end up regretting the ones you don't do! Out you go!

    That is a great quote rainbow kirby! I am definitley gonna go out for my run now!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,286 ✭✭✭WesternNight


    You never regret the runs you do, you *do* end up regretting the ones you don't do! Out you go!

    Except when you mangle your knee or pull a hamstring or something :p


  • Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Kenna Large Cucumber


    Ok
    so I ran for 10 mins no stopping, yuh!
    Then I ran the way back with the wind gusting so hard it was trying to drive me backwards :rolleyes::rolleyes:
    I worked out I ran 3.5km in 20 mins, including a min of walking. That's not too bad I reckon, it's like 2.2. miles.
    Feeling a bit better about next week now :)

    edit: oh, I stopped doing the programme specifically as I'm trying to work on distance etc, but that woulda been w8d2...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,766 ✭✭✭squeakyduck


    :) I'm quite content in bed with the heating on listening to the rain outside. I'll be out tomorrow morning I swear! :)


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  • Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Kenna Large Cucumber


    :) I'm quite content in bed with the heating on listening to the rain outside. I'll be out tomorrow morning I swear! :)

    :eek:
    That's bold!

    Actually I know it doesnt sound nice to go out into, but it's quite pleasant running in the wind and rain :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    bluewolf wrote: »
    Actually I know it doesnt sound nice to go out into, but it's quite pleasant running in the wind and rain :)
    Makes you feel dead tough when your run is done :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,766 ✭✭✭squeakyduck


    I have to get wicky jogging leggings and stuff. After my last run my clothes felt so heavy. I wish my runners would get here soon. My shoes aren't doing me any favors. :rolleyes:


  • Registered Users Posts: 45 noddyname


    I found it hard doing W3D2 tonight, but I did it!

    I love when you get home feeling tired and grumpy, telling your OH on the treadmill to get off it already........... and finishing the programme bopping your head along to really crappy music and having a big grin on your face feeling very proud of yourself! :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 263 ✭✭SL10


    Forced myself out to do W4D2! Glad i went out now and I got some chocolate in the shop on the way back to reward myself :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    I have to get wicky jogging leggings and stuff. After my last run my clothes felt so heavy. I wish my runners would get here soon. My shoes aren't doing me any favors. :rolleyes:

    A tip: Capri pants (the 3/4 length leggings) will do you for the vast majority of the year in this country. Wear with a running jacket and long-sleeve wicking shirt during the winter, and with a t-shirt or vest top in the summer.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,766 ✭✭✭squeakyduck


    Set off for a windy run after my boyfriend left for work this morning. I wasn't very impressed as it was a bitter wind and I found it so hard to walk/run against. I was just about to go home out of sheer frustration when I ran and the wind caught my back and sent me flying down the path (I stuck to running around a park today)....it felt amazing. When I was almost finished this cute little dog came up to play, so I stopped for a second to give him a rub and his owner came over to me and said "gosh, you're running very fast considering that you are running against the wind well done." I dropped my semi bad mood immediately, I thought I was like te tortoise from the tortoise and the hare I seemed so slow, but obviously not to other people! :)

    When I was finishing up my final walks Feeling Good by Muse came on and straight after that I'm so Tired by The Beatles. It's funny how my random button sometimes works to my moods! :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,850 ✭✭✭FouxDaFaFa


    Got a lovely running top yesterday for an absolute steal, I love the feel of it. Kind of looks like this:
    Adidas%20SNova%20Womens%20P45066.jpg

    My knees are feeling a lot better so will repeat week 3 on Monday to get back on top of things.

    I knew I wasn't imagining the explosion in the numbers of runners around lately, was reading a local paper today and there are so many running events coming up they had to make a "triathalon and marathon" section to fit them all in. Must research a few and sign up for one to keep me motivated.


  • Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Kenna Large Cucumber


    FouxDaFaFa wrote: »
    Got a lovely running top yesterday for an absolute steal, I love the feel of it. Kind of looks like this:
    Adidas%20SNova%20Womens%20P45066.jpg

    My knees are feeling a lot better so will repeat week 3 on Monday to get back on top of things.

    I knew I wasn't imagining the explosion in the numbers of runners around lately, was reading a local paper today and there are so many running events coming up they had to make a "triathalon and marathon" section to fit them all in. Must research a few and sign up for one to keep me motivated.

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


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 18,604 CMod ✭✭✭✭The Black Oil


    Week two will be completed this evening, be there wind, rain, whatever.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,286 ✭✭✭WesternNight


    I'm really not a fan of running on stupid uneven grass. Especially with the slightly dodgy muddy patches. I want my concrete back :(


  • Registered Users Posts: 892 ✭✭✭mariebeth


    W2D2 completed today despite feeling like my legs were going to go from under me & that I would end up flying off the threadmill sprawled on the floor of the gym! I know my runners aren't the best, but I can't afford to buy a proper pair at the moment :( would doing it on grass be a bit easier on the legs? Might try running around a pitch on Sunday to see.


  • Registered Users Posts: 294 ✭✭intouch44


    w1d2 done :)


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 18,604 CMod ✭✭✭✭The Black Oil


    W2D3 done, will hopefully start week 3 on Sat. I believe it involves 3 min runs. augen14cy4.gif


  • Registered Users Posts: 892 ✭✭✭mariebeth


    W2D3 done, will hopefully start week 3 on Sat. I believe it involves 3 min runs. augen14cy4.gif

    Don't worry, you're a lot more able than you give yourself credit for. It's all mind over matter! I thought 90 seconds would be hard this week, and I'm managing it, as did you, so you're well able to go for week 3!


  • Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Kenna Large Cucumber


    went out for a fun sprint this evening. no pressure on distance or how many stops or time or anything, just flat out running til i was wheezing too hard, walk, repeat
    about 1.5km in total
    and it felt GREAT
    I love sprinting and stretching out my legs like that :D:D

    cant walk now though :eek::eek::eek:
    lying on the couch in pain lol


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 541 ✭✭✭Electric


    W2D2 done! Gritted my teeth and got through it. It gets better right?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,897 ✭✭✭Kimia


    Good for you Bluewolf - that does sound like fun! It's good to take the pressure off from time to time!

    So I am listening to Black Eyed Peas 'The End' at the moment while running, there's this one bit when one of the dudes says really slowly and seriously in this futuristic voice, before the beat comes in:

    Welcome.
    Welcome to The END.
    Do not panic.
    There is nothing to fear.
    Everything around you is changed.
    Nothing stays the same.
    This version of myself is not permanent.
    Tomorrow I will give you The Energy Never Dies.
    Energy can not be destroyed or created.
    It always is.
    And It always will be.
    This is The END and the beginning.
    Forever.
    Infinite.

    Welcome.

    And it's SO cool! I feel invincible when I hear that - this version of myself is not permanent - it's a good motivator.

    How about everyone else - what's your favourite album / artist to listen to while running?


  • Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Kenna Large Cucumber


    Electric wrote: »
    W2D2 done! Gritted my teeth and got through it. It gets better right?
    Yes!
    See my post above - I'm addicted ;)

    Kimia wrote: »
    Good for you Bluewolf - that does sound like fun! It's good to take the pressure off from time to time!

    So I am listening to Black Eyed Peas 'The End' at the moment while running, there's this one bit when one of the dudes says really slowly and seriously in this futuristic voice, before the beat comes in:


    How about everyone else - what's your favourite album / artist to listen to while running?

    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!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaI2IlHwmgQ


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    A few of mine:


    There's a lyric in this that describes training for a big race so very well.
    One day I feel I'm on top of the world
    And the next it's falling in on me
    I can get back on
    I can get back home
    One day I feel I'm ahead of the wheel,
    And the next it's rolling over me
    I can get back on
    I can get back home


    For obvious reasons, this has been a bit motivational for the last few months :pac: The Barcelona marathon starts with this playing and a load of ticker tape everywhere, it is awesome.

    And a few others that I just like:




  • Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Kenna Large Cucumber


    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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby




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    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.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,303 ✭✭✭Ramette


    ** i saw you** :P


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    Ramette wrote: »
    ** i saw you** :P

    It was epic :)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,850 ✭✭✭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.


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    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?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,850 ✭✭✭FouxDaFaFa


    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!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 813 ✭✭✭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! :D) 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. :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,303 ✭✭✭Ramette


    bluewolf wrote: »
    a/r/t forum has a leixlip 5k in may, sounds good?


    link pwetty please? :)


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  • Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Kenna Large Cucumber




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭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


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,303 ✭✭✭Ramette


    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 ????


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭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:


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,303 ✭✭✭Ramette


    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!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    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... ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 656 ✭✭✭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 :p.

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


  • Registered Users Posts: 261 ✭✭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!


  • Registered Users Posts: 56 ✭✭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.


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