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Couch To 5K discussion thread (discussion of other programs welcome too!)
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chickenpoo wrote: »Did W3D1 on Tuesday night, went out about 45 minutes after dinner which was a huge mistake. My tummy was feeling very full and bloated the whole time, and then I got a massive stitch during the second 3 minute run. I had to stop after 2 minutes, then finished the last minute after about 45 seconds break... Am planning on doing W3D2 tonight, and hopefully will be able to do it without stopping, I'll know not to eat so close to going out again
Yep, either eat before food or wait 2 hours after eating! Best of luck tonight, what were u doing up so early/late this morning/yesterday?
Woo Hoo W5D3 done - 20 min run! Was a tough slog but I just kept hearing the updates for Days 1 and 2 and knew I was getting closer ;-)
As I was running/plodding along I was thinking I only get to post this if I finish so here I am!
Fantastic What2do!! Great work! Its great to know that you can do the 20 mins, the next few weeks will be a breeze from now on 0 -
Good luck with W3D2 tonight, I'm doing it tomorrow night, will be away for most of today at family gathering. I was expecting the 3 minute runs to be nearly impossible but I got through them (still stunned at this lol). I just kept telling myself it'd be fine and I'd be able for it, and I was.chickenpoo wrote: »Did W3D1 on Tuesday night, went out about 45 minutes after dinner which was a huge mistake. My tummy was feeling very full and bloated the whole time, and then I got a massive stitch during the second 3 minute run. I had to stop after 2 minutes, then finished the last minute after about 45 seconds break... Am planning on doing W3D2 tonight, and hopefully will be able to do it without stopping, I'll know not to eat so close to going out again
I nearly had a bad stitch one of the days last week and it really annoyed me having to stop :mad: I usually give it about 2 hours + before I go out in the evenings, and make sure I've had plenty of water during the day.
Good luck with tonight though!
And well done what2do on your 20 min run, you're flying!! xx
(That'll be me in 2 weeks time :eek: haha)0 -
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Ooh Kippy is it the 5K in salthill on the 8th June? http://www.runireland.com/events/salthill-5km-road-race
I actually thought that was one of the 5K Race series races cos it was on a Tues night but apparently not! Might have rehearsals that night so not sure if I can do it
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Hi,
Yep, the streets of Galway 8k.
This is the Monivea one:
http://www.athenryac.com/monivea-5km
The salthill 5K doesnt suit me sadly.
Kippy
EDIT: Oh yea, am doing this on Sunday http://www.athenryac.com/ballindine-4-mile-road-race-guess-your-own-time
Purely for the craic as its above my max run distance at the moment. I will be running-walking it and have absolutely no idea of the time I will do it in.
Haha that 4 mile one sounds like a fun race! Great idea cos slower runners could still be in with a chance of winning Good luck!
The Monivea one suits me way more than the one in Dublin! Thats cool that theres one close by, might actually do it.
Do you register on the day?0 -
brainyneuron wrote: »Yep, either eat before food or wait 2 hours after eating! Best of luck tonight, what were u doing up so early/late this morning/yesterday?terlywerly wrote: »Good luck with W3D2 tonight, I'm doing it tomorrow night, will be away for most of today at family gathering. I was expecting the 3 minute runs to be nearly impossible but I got through them (still stunned at this lol). I just kept telling myself it'd be fine and I'd be able for it, and I was.
I nearly had a bad stitch one of the days last week and it really annoyed me having to stop :mad: I usually give it about 2 hours + before I go out in the evenings, and make sure I've had plenty of water during the day.
Good luck with tonight though!
Cheers guys, did W3D2 yesterday (in the rain) and managed to get through the whole thing with no stopping. Was blimming wrecked after the last 3 minute run though, am already worrying about the 5 minute runs next week! I'll have to see how I go with my last run of Week 3 over the weekend.
I'm actually in Australia BN, so I was posting during the daytime here Will have to update my location, since I'll be here for the forseeable future. 0 -
brainyneuron wrote: »Haha that 4 mile one sounds like a fun race! Great idea cos slower runners could still be in with a chance of winning Good luck!
The Monivea one suits me way more than the one in Dublin! Thats cool that theres one close by, might actually do it.
Do you register on the day?
No idea about the registration but I assume it is on the day as I havent seen it anywhere else.0 -
chickenpoo wrote: »Cheers guys, did W3D2 yesterday (in the rain) and managed to get through the whole thing with no stopping. Was blimming wrecked after the last 3 minute run though, am already worrying about the 5 minute runs next week! I'll have to see how I go with my last run of Week 3 over the weekend.
I'm actually in Australia BN, so I was posting during the daytime here Will have to update my location, since I'll be here for the forseeable future.
In Australia? Wow, thats cool! Are you there with work or are you travelling? What part of Oz are you in? Well done for W3D2, don't worry about the 5 min runs, you'll be able to do them no problem, just keep saying to yourself "I can do this! I can do this!" (PMA) xx 0 -
Just back from my run (Week 2 Day 5 of Hal Higdon's 10K program) and the farthest/longest I've run so far! 3.5miles(5.7K) in 40:58:D Getting back in the groove this week, last week was a bit odd getting used to running without the podcast telling me how long to go! Sometimes I miss Carli and her odd music choices (don't mind the music its that she doesn't stick to the same tempo throughout!).
I know this is the C25K thread so I'll start the 5 to 10K thread when enough people are doing it! 0 -
Well done chickenpoo for W3D2!! Doing it tonight myself, am definitely much more able for it in the evenings than earlier in the day. I'd much prefer to be jogging in Australia than Irelandchickenpoo wrote: »Cheers guys, did W3D2 yesterday (in the rain) and managed to get through the whole thing with no stopping. Was blimming wrecked after the last 3 minute run though, am already worrying about the 5 minute runs next week! I'll have to see how I go with my last run of Week 3 over the weekend.
I'm actually in Australia BN, so I was posting during the daytime here Will have to update my location, since I'll be here for the forseeable future.
That's what I did on Wednesday night, and it worked, plus an extra 30 seconds which I know wasn't much, but was a massive achievement for me!!brainyneuron wrote: »Well done for W3D2, don't worry about the 5 min runs, you'll be able to do them no problem, just keep saying to yourself "I can do this! I can do this!" (PMA) xx
Well done BN, you are doing brilliant, you've inspired so many people to take up the programme. Even if you do make a new thread for the HH programme, you'll have to stop back in here once and a while to cheer us on when we need it!brainyneuron wrote: »Just back from my run (Week 2 Day 5 of Hal Higdon's 10K program) and the farthest/longest I've run so far! 3.5miles(5.7K) in 40:58:D Getting back in the groove this week, last week was a bit odd getting used to running without the podcast telling me how long to go! Sometimes I miss Carli and her odd music choices (don't mind the music its that she doesn't stick to the same tempo throughout!).
I know this is the C25K thread so I'll start the 5 to 10K thread when enough people are doing it! 0 -
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terlywerly wrote: »Well done BN, you are doing brilliant, you've inspired so many people to take up the programme. Even if you do make a new thread for the HH programme, you'll have to stop back in here once and a while to cheer us on when we need it!
Haha there's no getting rid of me! Will still keep posting here but I don't want to post my running times on here cos I don't think its fair. It might intimidate people and scare them off from starting and I really don't want that!
And hey, 30 seconds is good going don't feel embarassed about it! Nearly did a bit extra myself today but didn't want to do too much cos I'll be running again tomorrow.0 -
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Did W3D2 tonight. Did the same route as D1, at the same time in the evening, and left it the same amount of time after dinner and I found it tougher today. Did the 90 seconds grand, and the 3 mins ok too, but at the end of the 2nd 90 seconds I could feel the back of my legs tight, like I hadn't stretched (which I always do before I run). So I finished up and when the 3 min run started I could only manage about 30 seconds before I had to stop and walk because it felt very sore :mad: Was very annoyed but I kept running after that and did another minute run when I should have been walking to make up the time, and another 30/40 seconds after I had walked for a few mins as well. I don't understand how it was harder today. I went out with a great attitude after doing so well on Wednesday, but I guess there are always tough days, even if there doesn't seem to be a reason.
Met a few people strolling along with ice creams as I was jogging Tempting me lol. But I got home without diverting to the shop and treated myself to a Loop the Loop instead, a nice, safe 85kcal, instead of the lumps of ice cream the shop beside us gives in a cone (even though I'd feckin' kill for one right now...)
Hopefully W3D3 will go ok on Sunday and I won't be disheartened. Have the 5 min runs next week. Am thinking I might change my route again for W4. As I am for W3 the end of the podcast has me very close to my house, and I'd like a bit of a gap to cool down after the runs. Will have to consult Google Maps or something to find a new route. Does anyone have a rough idea (distance wise) how long W4 is so I can plan accordingly?0 -
Finally finished week 5 20 minutes! Was dying after 10 and wanted to stop but then it got easier & my breathing was great. Shin splints played up a bit though.
"I'd like to thank BrainyNeuron for the company & refusing to let me stop, the rain for causing the empty streets, my running shoes, the cold breeze for refreshing me... if I've left anyone out I'm sorry - you know who you are!" *breaks down in tears*
Woop woop! Feeling good :pac: Bring on week 6! 8 Days til mini marathon...0 -
Congratulations cherub rock!!!!!! So proud of you!! Was thinking of you and BN earlier on, wondering if you'd managed the 20 mins, yay!!cherub rock wrote: »Finally finished week 5 20 minutes! Was dying after 10 and wanted to stop but then it got easier & my breathing was great. Shin splints played up a bit though.
"I'd like to thank BrainyNeuron for the company & refusing to let me stop, the rain for causing the empty streets, my running shoes, the cold breeze for refreshing me... if I've left anyone out I'm sorry - you know who you are!" *breaks down in tears*
Woop woop! Feeling good :pac: Bring on week 6! 8 Days til mini marathon... I'd say you feel brilliant for doing it, it's a great achievement.
And well done to brainyneuron for helping too
You're gonna fly it for the mini marathon next week 0 -
terlywerly wrote: »Congratulations cherub rock!!!!!! So proud of you!! Was thinking of you and BN earlier on, wondering if you'd managed the 20 mins, yay!! I'd say you feel brilliant for doing it, it's a great achievement.
And well done to brainyneuron for helping too
You're gonna fly it for the mini marathon next week
Thanks doll! Yea, feeling good alright! I love your exercise ticker! You're so committed!0 -
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Haha thanks, I try to keep as motivated as possible, and seeing that little runner getting closer to the pot of gold helps a lot. The frog hasn't done much moving in the grass in the last week but hopefully that'll change on Monday... I still have a fair bit to go, and I'd absolutely love to see 10 stone anything lb on the scales lol that would be a huge achievement for me!!cherub rock wrote: »Thanks doll! Yea, feeling good alright! I love your exercise ticker! You're so committed!
Thanks itsallabout me!! sometimes it can be hard to look at all you guys a few weeks ahead and hear about 20+ minutes running when some of us are struggling for 3 mins lol but we all will get there in the end, and hopefully plenty more will come behind us too, looking at how well we did.itsallaboutme!! wrote: »Hi all! congrats to you all for getting out this week and completing the runs regardless of what stage your at we've all started in the same place and we will all get to the end and beyond no problem!!;)
5k here you come, you're flying!! I don't know if I'll be able to run as planned on Sunday night, the pain I had in the back of my legs doing the 2nd 3 min run has moved to my right knee for some reason. Going up and down steps today I could definitely feel it. But if I'm not feeling 100% I'll put it off till Monday, and hopefully do a good job then!itsallaboutme!! wrote: »so im really looking forward to the rest of the week now and then getting into week 9 next week. i still cant believe that 8 weeks ago i was puffed out after 1 minute runs and now i can run for 28 mins!0 -
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itsallaboutme!! wrote: »was just wondering about gait analysis. my oh got what sounds like bad shin splints today(really tight feeling/pain after he stopped running down the length of his shins on the outside of each leg if that makes sense??) and i was saying he should get his gait measured and get some new runners. only thing is hes worried that by getting it done he'll feel obliged to buy a really expensive pair that the shop recommend. He would have about 100e for a pair would that be enough to get a decent pair of runners that would give good support for someone that is vert flat footed?
He is under no obligation to buy after getting the gait analysis done. However €100 is plenty, so if he just tells the salesperson what he has to spend before getting the test done there'll be no misunderstandings. He might even get a nice reduction on a pair worth over €100
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