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Couch To 5K discussion thread (discussion of other programs welcome too!)
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Well done!! Brilliant achievement. You'll be off running 10k in no timeSkinnyPotential wrote: »Went out for W8D2 but kept going until I'd run the full 30mins! It felt awesome!!! And really, truly, if I can do it, ANYONE can!
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Ran nearly all of the mini marathon! Jogged for 5km, only stopped to walk for about 30 sec here and there because of the crowd, got a crazy stitch then walked a little and ran over Belfield and up to 7km, then walked another couple of min, ran to 8k, got soaked with a hose, walked a bit, then ran to 9k, stopped about half way to 10k to catch my breath cos I thought I was gonna puke... then really sprinted like crazy to the finish line.
Completed it in........ 70 minutes! Delighted with myself. If you finish in under 95 min you qualify for fast jogger next year. (I kicked that results ass!) That's good because the walkers really got in my way. (Sorry walkers!
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Had to stop and stretch because I got two stitches. Also, I banged my elbow on the railing and had to get a plaster from a medic so that slowed me down. But I really enjoyed it, and liked the rain & survived it by myself even though I was dreading it and a big bag of nerves all night & today!
Thanks soooo much for the support & advice over my C25K efforts!
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Congratulations cherub rock!!!!!!
Well done on the mini marathon, that's a fantastic achievement. Definitely something to be proud of. I bet it felt fantastic crossing the finish line.
Inspiration for all of us - I'm gonna do my absolute best to be in a fit state for it next year.
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Another recent C25k graduate here! Could hardly run for 1 minute Week 1 Day 1 of C25k back in February. Crossed the finishing line in just over 1.06 today!!
Well done to all the C25kers who made it to the end today walking or jogging. Its much better than sitting on the couch!
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Hi everyone,
haven't been on here in a couple of weeks but was still reading through the various posts. Well done to everyone doing the mini marathon today!
Just back from a run/walk, I haven't been great at keeping to the exact C25K program, kinda going off on a tangent but will try to keep to it this week.
Managed to do 30 mins in total, spent about 10 of those walking, the rest running.
No joke when I say that I couldn't jog from my house to the front of my estate a couple of months ago and dare I say I'm beginning to enjoy it.
Looking for a bit of advice - I find that just above my ankle, my legs really hurt when I run. No amount of stretching helps, my legs just feel like they're dead! I try to run on a slight incline at certain points of the run so I'm wondering if that is anything to do with it? It's not sore per se but it does make me want to stop! Any ideas?
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So after all my moaning about my runners, I did get fancy anti-blister socks and not a bother on me after today's run! Finally! let's hope it stays that way!
Did w3d2 with the boyfriend today, feel like I can do much more when I'm not alone! 0 -
So after all my moaning about my runners, I did get fancy anti-blister socks and not a bother on me after today's run! Finally! let's hope it stays that way!
Did w3d2 with the boyfriend today, feel like I can do much more when I'm not alone!
Decent socks that dont bunch up are essential.
Fair play.
Personally at the moment I am happier running alone but that might change. The wife is to fecking fast for me at the moment and can run a lot more (training for Achill half at the moment, fair play to her)0 -
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Well done dolliemix, great result!!Another recent C25k graduate here! Could hardly run for 1 minute Week 1 Day 1 of C25k back in February. Crossed the finishing line in just over 1.06 today!!
Well done to all the C25kers who made it to the end today walking or jogging. Its much better than sitting on the couch!
And well done to everyone who completed the mini marathon today, all of ye are deadly
Well done on W3D2, how are you finding it? I think I'd crack up if I was jogging with someone else, I like getting out there on my own with my own thoughts.So after all my moaning about my runners, I did get fancy anti-blister socks and not a bother on me after today's run! Finally! let's hope it stays that way!
Did w3d2 with the boyfriend today, feel like I can do much more when I'm not alone!
Anti blister socks are the way to go, most definitely. I don't know what I'd do without mine.
I was gonna do W4D3 on Wednesday and try W5D1 for Friday/Saturday but I think now I'll do W4D3 tomorrow and do it again on Friday and Sunday (or something of the like). I know I won't be able for the 3x 5min jogs. I haven't finished one 5min jog as I am. So I think repeating wouldn't be any harm. Especially knowing the 20min run isn't too far away. As I am now I'd be doing the 20min run in 4 jogs time and I know that's too soon for me. I'd rather be sure I can do the 5 mins before I move on to 8 mins and then the 20 mins.
A bit longer, but I know I'll get there in the end. To be this far along is huge for me. I was so unfit when I started 0 -
Haven't had a great week with the running, after doing so well with W4D1 on Wednesday I went back out on Friday in the lashing rain to do Day 2, but only got halfway through before giving up and going home (I had puddles of water in my runners!). I then went out on Sunday morning to try and do it again, but foolishly went out without any breakfast and had to give up halfway through again because I was feeling faint.
So! I've now started Week 4 again, because I did so badly last week. I did W4D1 again last night and got through it okay, so hopefully will do Day 2 on Wednesday.
Fair play to everyone who did the mini-marathon, I did it last year (just walking), and it's great craic. 0 -
One day, one day...Personally at the moment I am happier running alone but that might change. The wife is to fecking fast for me at the moment and can run a lot more (training for Achill half at the moment, fair play to her)
Definitely recommended, although they were a bit expensive =(grandmaster wrote: »Have decided to get some of these myself. My feet are feckers for getting blisters if I do a lot of walking. Which I have been doing a lot of recently.
I'm finding it hard as bejaysus, the 2nd three min run is a killer. Think I will end up doing it a few more times before I move on to week four, I can only just barely complete it as it is, and that's with himself going "come on, you can do it, just a bit more"terlywerly wrote: »
Well done on W3D2, how are you finding it? I think I'd crack up if I was jogging with someone else, I like getting out there on my own with my own thoughts. AND with myself jogging as slow as I can...
Yeah that's brill progress already =D I figure no harm in repeating, it's not getting comfortable and not pushing yourself if you can barely even keep up with the week's routine, I will be too!I was gonna do W4D3 on Wednesday and try W5D1 for Friday/Saturday but I think now I'll do W4D3 tomorrow and do it again on Friday and Sunday (or something of the like). I know I won't be able for the 3x 5min jogs. I haven't finished one 5min jog as I am. So I think repeating wouldn't be any harm. Especially knowing the 20min run isn't too far away. As I am now I'd be doing the 20min run in 4 jogs time and I know that's too soon for me. I'd rather be sure I can do the 5 mins before I move on to 8 mins and then the 20 mins.
A bit longer, but I know I'll get there in the end. To be this far along is huge for me. I was so unfit when I started0 -
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Week 4 is proving hard for me too alright. And if the weather is as bad tonight as it is now, I won't be going out till tomorrow.chickenpoo wrote: »Haven't had a great week with the running, after doing so well with W4D1 on Wednesday I went back out on Friday in the lashing rain to do Day 2, but only got halfway through before giving up and going home (I had puddles of water in my runners!). I then went out on Sunday morning to try and do it again, but foolishly went out without any breakfast and had to give up halfway through again because I was feeling faint.
So! I've now started Week 4 again, because I did so badly last week. I did W4D1 again last night and got through it okay, so hopefully will do Day 2 on Wednesday.
Fair play to everyone who did the mini-marathon, I did it last year (just walking), and it's great craic.
In fairness though, we have 3 successful weeks behind us, and we'll get over this one too in time. And next thing you know, we'll be running marathons:D
Well done itsallaboutme!! we'll have another graduate among us very soon! Has nobody set up a post-C25K thread yet?? Are you going to carry on with another programme after this?itsallaboutme!! wrote: »Congrats to all on the marathon yesterday its a great achievement you should all be very proud!:D
so i did w9d1 on saturday did have to stop for a bit as the heat was a killer but managed to run 28 mins so i was happy with that. wasnt able to get out for day 2 last night but heading out for it tonight so trying to get as much water into myself today to try avoid the dreaded stitch:rolleyes: im actually hoping its raining when i go out later as i really enjoy running in the rain for some reason:) anyway hopefully it will go well and then its day 3 on saturday and c25k finished!!!!!:D
Last night I dreamed I was running. I think its the first time I've ever dreamed it lol0 -
Well done everyone who did the marathon yesterday, you should be proud of yourselves Week 3 was okay despite the heat. I did W4D1 the other day. I didn't feel like week 3 prepared me for it at all, I definitely need an arch support for my right foot. I was barely jogging on the last 5 min run, but I finally got the running buzz aftermath that everyone is talking about. 0
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I did W4D1 the other day. I didn't feel like week 3 prepared me for it at all, I definitely need an arch support for my right foot. I was barely jogging on the last 5 min run, but I finally got the running buzz aftermath that everyone is talking about.
I didn't think W3 was a good preparation either!! A 3 min jog with a 3 min walk does not prepare you for a 5 min jog with a 2.5 min walk!!! That's why I'm gonna do a few repeat jogs.
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terlywerly wrote: »I didn't think W3 was a good preparation either!! A 3 min jog with a 3 min walk does not prepare you for a 5 min jog with a 2.5 min walk!!! That's why I'm gonna do a few repeat jogs.
And running buzz is great
Ah, ye'd be very surprised...........I thought the same, got through them (it wasnt easy) and almost finished now. I had the same doubts.
Starting swimming lessons tomorrow evening for 6 weeks so that adds a new dimension to my "fitness" campaign.0 -
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I generally just shuffle along! How fast you go doesn't matter. In fact if you try to go too fast you won't enjoy yourself. Keep it comfortable. This is your thing and you're not trying to race against anyone else. Its all about personal goals as far as I'm concerned. I've been told that pace will increase with time....it's all about just getting out there at the moment and progressing at your own pace!
Cool. I just need to find some secluded spot now where no-one will see me 0
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