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Couch To 5K discussion thread (discussion of other programs welcome too!)
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Well done, you'll be flying for the 5k in 2 weeks time!Jaysus people, some great work being dont this weekend by everyone at different levels. Fair play!
Well, I kinda integrated W7D3 into that 4 mile run I did today.
Its the first time I have been on a road with more people running. The event was a guess your own time and watches/ipods etc weren't allowed.
So anyway, I guessed I would do a mixture of walk/run and come in in around 49:30.
I was running with a friend and we were right at the back.
The heat was intense, lovely day. Secondly it was a really hilly course and had no watch to pace myself.
So ran for a fair bit at the start, no idea how long for. Then walked/ran the rest, ran over the finish.
Managed to get around in 46:30 and was delighted with that as it was apparently not a great distance to start running a race at as I had never done anywhere near that before.
Probably came in last as there was a relatively serious field at it but I didnt mind.
Anyway, looking back, learned a lot, got to hit some real hills at a pretty warm time of day and managed to finish it and huge strides made from 7 weeks ago.
Starting W8D1 on Tuesday with the 5K in Monivea right at the end of my training so thats a great target to have and after doing the 4 Mile I feel I will be well able to run the whole 5 K in two more weeks.
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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...
Great acceptance speech
:D You really are fab for doing it and keeping it going. Hope your legs/shins aren't too bad today?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
The weather was crappy and 'blagh' is the only way to describe it! Not raining as such, just drizzling and cos we were running along the quays, there was no shelter from the wind. But it was great to have someone to chat to and yes, she wanted to give up after 10 but around the 15-20 min mark she got her groove and probably could have gone for 5 more
I was the one wanting to stop while she was upping the stride and pulling further ahead! 0 -
brainyneuron wrote: »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) xxterlywerly wrote: »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 Ireland
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!!
Thanks guys, yep the idea of running in sunny Sydney is lovely, but I'm afraid the reality is that it's winter here, the days are short and freezing, and it's been raining a lot over the last couple of weeks. And none of the houses in Australia have central heating!!! I'm over here studying and working, did a year over here travelling with my friends a couple of years ago and met a nice Aussie boy, so am over here living with him now.
Did W3D3 yesterday, I went out originally on Sunday morning and got halfway through it but really wasn't feeling well, so gave up and went home. Then I went back out on Sunday evening and got through the whole thing, I'm really not finding those 3 minute runs any easier! I've been doing it without music so far, because my earphones are rubbish and won't stay in my ears while running, so I think I'll have to look into getting some new ones. I know from going to the gym that music really helps me while exercise, gives me something to concentrate on instead of the pain!0 -
Hi guys,
Been reading this thread for ages but never got around to posting. Myself and my boyfriend are doing this together and are about to tackle W6D2 this evening.
Found it grand so far. The 20 minutes was tough but I did it, thank god. I find doing it with someone else really helps me through it as I think I would have given up many times by now if I did it alone.
Congrats to all on getting up and doing it, no matter what stage you're at. GO US!!!
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The fates do not want me to run... I do W3D2 on Friday and am dying with pains in my legs. On to Sunday where my knee is still killing me. Walk into town today to do my shopping and manage to whack my leg (same one with dodgy knee) into one of those transformer box things for electricity (ow by the way). Got over that and managed to get home and its LASHING outside. Stupid Ireland... I absolutely have to go running tomorrow, I wanna finish W3 and get on to W4!!!! :mad::mad:
I'd die without my podcasts lol I think if I didn't have them I'd just give up altogther :eek: I found the 2nd 3 min run for W3D2 very hard, I'm hoping when I do get around to W3D3 (tomorrow tomorrow tomorrow, do you hear that, thunder clouds???) that it'll be as good as W3D1.chickenpoo wrote: »Did W3D3 yesterday, I went out originally on Sunday morning and got halfway through it but really wasn't feeling well, so gave up and went home. Then I went back out on Sunday evening and got through the whole thing, I'm really not finding those 3 minute runs any easier! I've been doing it without music so far, because my earphones are rubbish and won't stay in my ears while running, so I think I'll have to look into getting some new ones. I know from going to the gym that music really helps me while exercise, gives me something to concentrate on instead of the pain!
Well done Eerie for getting so far, you're lucky to have your OH doing it with you. All I have is my trusty water bottle to keep me companyHi guys,
Been reading this thread for ages but never got around to posting. Myself and my boyfriend are doing this together and are about to tackle W6D2 this evening.
Found it grand so far. The 20 minutes was tough but I did it, thank god. I find doing it with someone else really helps me through it as I think I would have given up many times by now if I did it alone.
Congrats to all on getting up and doing it, no matter what stage you're at. GO US!!!
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I wish it would stop raining. I don't mind drizzle/normal 'Ireland' rain or wind, but this rain is so bad. It's coming in under our back door it's that bad. The dog won't even go out the back, he got back into his bed in the kitchen. Unless a miracle happens before 10 o' clock, I won't be heading out tonight :mad:
On the plus, I lost 4lb in the last 2 weeks, yay!!0 -
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Well after my disaster weekend and yesterday too I finally got out to do W3D3 this evening. Managed it all (although hit major steep gradient in the middle of 2nd 3 min run and had to slow it down) but I did an extra 45 seconds or so at the end to make it up. Also noticed I was a bit faster tonight than the last few nights. Have W4 now to contend with (5 min jogs!! :eek:) and I think I'll try and do W4D1 on Thursday.
Can't believe I've done 3 weeks already. Feel pretty intimidated about week 4, does anyone have any tips/advice for the 5 min jogs and the shorter rest periods?
Well done for getting out there JackieO!! It is worth it (even though I complain lol) and I figure even if I can never do more than jog for 3 minutes, I'm still doing more than when I started and that's a huge accomplishment.Hi Everyone
Well I survived the run on saturday. It was tough and I had to take a 3 minute break approx half way through but I finished it.Well done to all the 20 minute runners! I still cant imagine myself being able to do that!
Did week 4 day 2 last night. I wasnt really feeling up to it at the start so I tricked myself by telling my head I would only do half- and then just kept pushing till the end. My face is still always purple at the end- but I seem to recover a bit quicker. My boyfriend thinks im crazy coming home from a day of work and heading out- but its such a feeling of achievement once it is done- well worth the hassle!
Well well worth the hassle As I was plodding along today I was thinking how great it is to just get out there away from the house and everything and just jog! How are you finding week 4? Any tips for the nervous one here???
And well done to everyone for their progress. chickenpoo have you started W4 yet? How are you getting on?0 -
terlywerly wrote: »chickenpoo have you started W4 yet? How are you getting on?
Just back from doing W4D1, and it went very well, yay! I was a bit worried because I was very out of breath last week after the 3 minute runs, so today I just slowed it down a bit, and it went grand. I'm delighted now
Well done on finishing Week 3, terlywerly! We'll be doing those 20 minute runs before we know it!0 -
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Yay, glad you did it!! I was very tired after W3D3 but I think I'm gonna slow it down a bit for the 5 min runs too. Speed can come later, getting the run finished is more important for nowchickenpoo wrote: »Just back from doing W4D1, and it went very well, yay! I was a bit worried because I was very out of breath last week after the 3 minute runs, so today I just slowed it down a bit, and it went grand. I'm delighted now
Well done on finishing Week 3, terlywerly! We'll be doing those 20 minute runs before we know it!
I'm starting to notice my legs are less 'wobbly' and my bum looks more toned and I'm fitting into old jeans I haven't fit into for well over a year!!
Who would have thought exercise and a healthy diet helps you lose weight and tone up?? :rolleyes:
Anyone lurking here thinking about starting up DOOOOOOO IT!!!!! You'll be amazed how great it is!0 -
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JimmyMoose wrote: »Newbie here, after reading this I was recruited
Did wk1day1 yest and was going to stop halfway but I kept going!!
Can't imagine being able to run 30mins it will be great
Haha my plan worked!!
Welcome JimmyMoose and well done for W1D1, its a great programme. I never thought I'd be able to run at all and I'm starting week 4 tomorrow.
The best of luck with it, and keep us updated on how you're getting on!!0 -
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I wouldn't say I'm feeling fitter per se, but I know I must be lol. The first time I went out I came back purple in the face and feeling like I was going to die!! I was still sore 3 days afterwards. Now I go and jog and sure I'm warm and tired when I get back, but once I have a shower and some water I'm grand. My biggest problem is I live in a very hilly area so no matter what way I go I encounter steep hillsJimmyMoose wrote: »Thanks a mil Just back from a 30min cycle there and I can def feel it in my legs, i've a feeling wk1dy2 will be a stuggle tomorrow but has to be done! Congrats on getting to week 4 are you feeling fitter?? Hope it helps with my weight loss too!
I've been eating healthier as well as my jogging and I'm really happy with the way its progressing so far. May not ever make it to the full 5k, but I'll try my best. And a good positive attitude definitely goes a long way 0 -
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Well done SP!! It is a bit nerve racking thinking about the 5 min jog, but as chickenpoo said in an earlier post, just take it slow and see how it goes.SkinnyPotential wrote: »Week 7 = completed! On to 27 min run on Friday :eek:
I found the 5 minute runs tough when I first tried them, my tip would be to try to get used to the extended running time and enjoy it, and not spend the whole time looking forward to the next break - hard I know! But the time goes faster that way!
I'm gonna try and find a flatter route tomorrow as well, fingers crossed!! And as for not looking forward to the next break... we'll see 0 -
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hi all, had a 2wk break by chance (holiday with nowhere to run then moving house) but started week 3 again (I was on w3d2 before the break). Could barely manage the 3 min runs! Trying to get into them instead of dying for the next break but it's hard. I don't even want to think about week 4, im already running week3 very slowly barely covering any distance
Any tips on good runners to wear?? I got expensive walking shoes in jan when I was walking, they are NOT suited to running, giant blisters, dont want ot make that mistake again??0
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