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

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Nearly there! Quite a few 5k races coming up in May too, so nicely timed

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rainbow kirby wrote: »

Nearly there! Quite a few 5k races coming up in May too, so nicely timed

I bit the bullet and entered my 1st 5k which is at the end of May, think it'll make me stick with it and push myself for the last few sessions (I have a very bad habit of not seeing things through!!:o)

Lia_lia wrote: »

Hmm. Might just buy a shuffle with this weekends tips from work. My massive ipod would probably be too heavy anyway.

I use ear buds. I do need to press them in every so often though. But they are not bad. You could probably pick them up for about a tenner.

Look on ebay for ipod straps. They are going for about 20e in the shops but they could be gotten cheaper on the interwebz....

Wow you guys are really inspirational! My cousin told me about the C25K, she did it after having her son, and now loves running. I've always admired runners, and always had the same old thought "I wish I could do that!" but I must admit I never bothered to try. I dont excercise - not my thing - the only form of activity I do is dancing when doing shows, but they dont be going on all year round. So after much pushing from my cousin I thought what the hell?!

So I started on Tuesday my W1D1 and tonight, after work, I have W1D2, and I am quite proud I'm doing it haha! I just hope I keep up the will! Thats always were I flounder lol.

I'm not gonna lie, I thought I was gonna die after D1 and I've aches in muscles I didnt know I even had already but I'm determined!

Keep the posts coming guys, at least I know I'm not the only one lol!

Gauge wrote: »

Woo, another run down I was drenched in sweat afterwards. I think I need to treat myself to one of those sweat-wicking running tops! And definitely some proper socks...

do ya mind me asking what week of the ease to 10k programme your on? do you find it a big step up from c2 5k training?

Monife wrote: »

I have neglected this seriously the last couple of weeks. After the mental block of not being able to complete week 5, I have been playing around with it for ages and putting it off. I did W5D2 last friday but haven't been out (jogging) since. Going away for the bank hol so don't expect to get back to it til Monday the earliest.

Is that too long of a gap to attempt day 3 or should I go back and do another day?

Anyone?

Repeated W5D2 today successfully and then some. :D

Got to the 8 minutes and felt like I could keep going so I did and I managed 14 minutes. Absolutely delighted with myself. :D A couple of months ago, I was severely out of breath after a 1 minute jog, so if I can do it, ANYONE can!!

Re: the earlier discussion of music. For week 5, I am using a podcast (link below for anyone who wants it) and the 3rd song is "Shake it" by Metro Station... I had to do everything in my power to refrain myself from shaking it down the street ha ha

http://runningintoshape.com/5k-training-downloads/week-5-c25k/

traz wrote: »

Well I managed to get through my W1D2 session yesterday, and it was actually a little easier than D1 which I was pleasantly surprised at...only thing is trying to ctach my breath, by the 3rd last run I'm gasping, any tips?

Just stick with it. When I started it, I thought I was going to collapse, today I jogged 14 minutes and my breathing was fine, although at around 12 minutes my chest got quite tight, the cool down walk fixed that though.

It does get easier, by week 2 you're breathing should be much better.

EDIT: And I am a smoker, so if I can do it, and my breathing got better after week 1, then you should be fine.

Week 5 complete :)at the end, the voice on the Get Running app says "You've just run for 20 minutes with no break, so now you can definitely call yourself a runner!"

So....I AM A RUNNER!

w8d1 done!!! my legs were stiff before hand so i was really aware of them but i did it- 28 mins of non stop running woohoo (hope i can walk tomorrow!!)