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Couch To 5K discussion thread (discussion of other programs welcome too!)
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We'll be in the exact same boat so... I probably wouldn't be as pushed about completing my weekly exercises otherwise.
that's cool, i won't be the only who isn't totally prepared for the series so.
i really to hope that the buzz and adrenaline helps me along...
good luck with this weeks run
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Got out for my jog this morning (W6D2) and it was great! Had 10mins jog, 3 mins walk and then 10 mins jog. Felt a bit better than I did on monday though the first few mins of the first run were still a little wobbly! Love these sunny days, it wasn't too hot today though, there was a bit of a cold breeze
My battery on my ipod was in the red and was a bit worried that it would cut out half way through but it was grand.
Today was the last interval day of the programme! Its all long jogs from here on eeek! :eek::D Friday morning will be my 25min jogitsallaboutme!! wrote: »Im starting week2 tonight after work,am kind of looking forward to it and im kind of not looking forward to it at the same time. the whole running for 90 secs is putting me off but im gonna try not to think of it that way and just do it till im told to walk,jog,walk,jog. im hoping by not thinking about the time aspect that it will be a little easier!!. i got a walk in last night and must say i would have prefered to do a run instead but im gonna stick to the day on day off rule for now anyway.
anyway ill update how i get on later!!
Itsallaboutme, don't worry about the longer jogs, you'll totally be able to do it! I thought I wouldn't be able for them either but now look at me hehe! Its always the first day of each week thats the hardest/most intimidating (well up until week 4 anyway!). Try not to worry to much about it, you'll ace it 0 -
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Well did W1D1 today in the gym and really enjoyed it. Definitely wasn't as hard as I was expecting it to be!! But I wonder is that because it's just generally easier to run on a treadmill??
Anyone know what kind of a distance is supposed to be covered in Week 1?
My jog was quite slow I think especially in comparison to all the sprinters in the gym
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W1D2 done.
Had a 75 minute first training game of the season of Tag rugby and "C25k'd" home. Was surprised how okay it was although I suspect I may pay for it tomorrow.
I've replaced any "sweet" drinks that I may have drank in the past with water and/or tea. I've also gotten rid of Coffee/Choclate and Crisps from my diet since monday. Am making a concerted effort to eat more salads and fish.
Feeling good. Gonna do D3 on Friday after work.
Wow, you did the jogging after a rugby game! :eek::D Well done on giving up the sugary drinks!! Best of luck for Friday!! xx
Very jealous of everyone doing the Galway series! Its starting at exactly the right time for me, maybe I could just gatecrash and not get a medal! 0 -
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Hi guys,
Long time lurker here! I've been reading everyone's fitness logs and they're really inspiring so I'm going to give the C25k programme a go - should be fun seeing as I'm seriously unfit!!
I was wondering though, on the days when you're not running, should you be completely resting or is it okay to do kinda longish walks (e.g. an hour or so) or other activities such as the gym, swimming etc? Any advice appreciated! 0 -
cherrypink wrote: »Hi guys,
Long time lurker here! I've been reading everyone's fitness logs and they're really inspiring so I'm going to give the C25k programme a go - should be fun seeing as I'm seriously unfit!! I was wondering though, on the days when you're not running, should you be completely resting or is it okay to do kinda longish walks (e.g. an hour or so) or other activities such as the gym, swimming etc? Any advice appreciated!
it depends on what you want to do. I exercise 6 days cos i want to lose weight. I would say that 3times a week is the minimum anyone should eb doing anyway. Good luck by the way, if you see on the very first post, Melai has posted up where to get the podcasts in case you hadnt spooted that already.
Itsallaboutme, i found the 90seconds VERY long. I think once you have the first three done you know you are over half way and it helps keep you going.0 -
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W1D3 done!! Bring on Week2! Well this is the longest I've ever exercised for before gonna pop up to dundrum after work tomorrow to pick up a new pair of runners, mine have had it (they never expected to see any form of physical exercise from me)
good on ya FreeHugs. How did you find it today?
As you know I was on W1D3 too and I did it at noon and it was a lot easier when the sun wasn't shining like it was on D2! Like you, I never thought I'd actually say this but, I'm really looking forward to week 2 now!!0 -
newsizedbooty wrote: »it depends on what you want to do. I exercise 6 days cos i want to lose weight. I would say that 3times a week is the minimum anyone should eb doing anyway. Good luck by the way, if you see on the very first post, Melai has posted up where to get the podcasts in case you hadnt spooted that already. QUOTE]
Thanks NSB! I'm definitely looking to lose weight (a hell of a lot!!!) so I'll plan to do other exercise on top of the C25k stuff. I just really want to get started on running cos I was at the Connemarathon last weekend with two of my brothers and I WISHED I could do something like that, but I need to start easy, hence the C25k!!! I've just checked out the podcasts and downloaded the podrunner one to my ipod, let's see how it goes! Feeling excited about starting this now, am going to get new runners at the weekend and start the programme then. Also going to start a food diary too I think to help with the weight loss... this boards stuff is getting addictive!!! 0 -
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Exactly the right attitude ergo! Best of luck for this evening!
Did my W6D3 today, ran 25 mins woopee!!:D Ran most of my route today (so I think it was somewhere between 3 and 4K), was actually disappointed when she said stop cos I wanted to jog to the next milestone (the turn by the roundabout where I started!) (For anyone who knows galway, I just about ran from the turn at Bothair Stiofan (back rd into Dunnes/B&Q), along the Western Distributor up to where the rd spilts at cappagh and back down again (V proud!)):D:D Enjoyed it too (well most of it anyway!)
Have a great weekend everyone and best of luck for anyone whos going out running today or over the wkend! Believe you can do it and you will! xx 0 -
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ergonomics wrote: »I was really disappointed though and I am adamant that, in future, I exercise on my turns. I keep rearranging my schedule to go with friends who inevitably change their minds at the last minute meaning my schedule is completely off. No more. I'm not waiting for anyone anymore. Might make another stab at W2D1 this evening.
Definitely agree with this. I've found that Sun, Tue and Thur suits me best for the runs so thats when I'm going to do them. Sometimes you just need to put yourself first!brainyneuron wrote: »Did my W6D3 today, ran 25 mins woopee!!:D Ran most of my route today (so I think it was somewhere between 3 and 4K), was actually disappointed when she said stop cos I wanted to jog to the next milestone (the turn by the roundabout where I started!) (For anyone who knows galway, I just about ran from the turn at Bothair Stiofan (back rd into Dunnes/B&Q), along the Western Distributor up to where the rd spilts at cappagh and back down again (V proud!)):D:D Enjoyed it too (well most of it anyway!)
You are doing so well, so proud!:Dnewsizedbooty wrote: »Are we still allowed post on this thread if we are a graduate??:D
Yeah!!!! We need ye to inspire us!:pac:0 -
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Ive just finished W3D3 and its going well. I thought id be in bits trying run 3 mins but was not to bad. I and repeated the first couple weeks a few times just to try build it before I have to face the harder weeks. You can definitely notice yourself geting a fitter each week. Although my knee is quite sore today
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cruizer22b wrote: »Ive just finished W3D3 and its going well. I thought id be in bits trying run 3 mins but was not to bad. I and repeated the first couple weeks a few times just to try build it before I have to face the harder weeks. You can definitely notice yourself geting a fitter each week. Although my knee is quite sore today
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Phew.. Just finished Week 2
Good run I must day, tough... I have no podcast but looked up online.
It is 5 min warm up walk
Run for 90 sec, brisk walk for 2min (x5)
5 min walk cool down right?
I find the first 2 runs really tough, by 3 my lungs are passed the burning stage and I feel lighter (I guess the endorphins) I can breather easier... I run up the 5 floors of my apartment after my 5 min cool down. Makes the cool down pointless cos then I have to cool down again by pacing the balcony. At least I'll have a nicely toned ass soon!
I left a 5 day break between day 2 and 3 so I might do 3 again on Monday. Not ready to start 3 yet!!0
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