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Couch To 5K discussion thread (discussion of other programs welcome too!)
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Should be doing wk2dy1 today but ankle is still bruised and swollen, def won't be able to walk on it, damn girl sticking her heel into me on the dancefloor. See how many days it's sore for, might have to do one or two week 1 jogs again for the prep! Kinda annoyed cos I was really into it!
Keep up the good work everyone, and delighted for everyone doing the mini marathon!
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JimmyMoose wrote: »Should be doing wk2dy1 today but ankle is still bruised and swollen, def won't be able to walk on it, damn girl sticking her heel into me on the dancefloor. See how many days it's sore for, might have to do one or two week 1 jogs again for the prep! Kinda annoyed cos I was really into it!
Keep up the good work everyone, and delighted for everyone doing the mini marathon!
Keep your leg iced & elevated. Got any arnica cream? x0 -
I usually just plod along, but one of my cousins saw me out one night and thought I was flying it, so I'm not sure lolgrandmaster wrote: »When you guys are doing the running part of C25K, how fast do you run? Do you just jog or run at a fast pace?
I definitely go the fastest on the 3rd day of each week. I'm not sure whether thats just me getting used to it or maybe something psychological??
That's what I do lol I try and get as far away from my house as possible. But I'm getting better. For my last jog, I went through an industrial estate!grandmaster wrote: »Cool. I just need to find some secluded spot now where no-one will see me
JimmyMoose wrote: »Should be doing wk2dy1 today but ankle is still bruised and swollen, def won't be able to walk on it, damn girl sticking her heel into me on the dancefloor. See how many days it's sore for, might have to do one or two week 1 jogs again for the prep! Kinda annoyed cos I was really into it!
Keep up the good work everyone, and delighted for everyone doing the mini marathon!
for your ankle. Rest up and you'll be ready to tackle it soon.
I was gonna head out tonight but I've been helping the OH with some DIY all day and I haven't done any shopping for the week yet. If I don't go I'll fall back into old habits so I'm putting off the jogs till tomorrow.0 -
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brainyneuron wrote: »Grandmaster, there's a couple of different podcasts that you don't have to pay for. Most people here use Carli's podcasts (there's a link in the first post). But I guess if you want to add your own music then the Alex podcasts might be worth it.
Aye, however I'm incredibly fickle about what music I listen to It's actually not a Podcast, it's an app. It does stuff like update your Facebook and Twitter status and tracks where you are in the programme. 0 -
Defeated on the 5 min jogs again, but I think I'm getting closer (why is there no 'hopeful face' icon??).
Did 3min jog, did more of the first 5min jog than I had before, did the second 3min and then just went for it for the 5min. Took a stitch around 3.5 mins in, took a short breather, and went back to it and finished it. So definitely closer to the 5min, but not there yet.
I'm not moving on to week 5 without doing a 5min jog at least once, so it'll be repeats for me for the next few runs. But I don't mind. I do an extra 15/20 mins walking to get home, so thats extra exercise too. And my primary goal is to increase my fitness and lose some weight. The chance to get to run for 5k is just a bonus to me.
So roll on the weekend of the repeats of W4!!
Also, good luck grandmaster! Let us know how you get on when you start 0 -
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Hi,
Just done W9D1. Got around but didnt cover the 5K in 30 minutes. Just under it. I know I can pick up the pace but fear if I do I will conk out. I am going to put a lot more into it on Friday evening and see how I get on......
On a separate note I have been using this podcast (Free, you can download the tracks from this site also):
http://www.djsteveboy.com/1day25k.html
The "music" isnt great but the BPM are almost bang on. You'll find you have very little in you own music collection that runs at those BPM consistently and for me this is why I would prefer to train to (for the moment at least while I am starting) tracks that have very distinctive BPM's.
Over time I will use my own music collection but at that stage I wont be training or getting upto 5K, just running it!
Thats the one I used Kippy. And i agree with you....it did help me pace myself! Don't worry about not getting the 5k in 30 mins. You're doing really well to be almost there at this stage. Being able to run for 30 mins is the achievement right now. Well done! 0 -
Oh don't get me wrong, I am delighted to be here! Running for 30 minutes in less than 9 weeks from nothing!Thats the one I used Kippy. And i agree with you....it did help me pace myself! Don't worry about not getting the 5k in 30 mins. You're doing really well to be almost there at this stage. Being able to run for 30 mins is the achievement right now. Well done!
But I know that I can pace myself better and get the 5K done in less than 30 minutes. My aim for the 5K on Sunday is to come in between 29 and 31 minutes with less than 30 minutes being a absolutely magnificent run!0 -
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Was just reading through the last few posts, good luck with the 5k on Sunday kippy!!! Big achievement to just finish it, and I've heard a lot of people say that the adrenaline on the day will carry you and speed you up as well (not that I have much experience in that department *cough* can't jog for 5 mins yet *cough*)
But the very best of luck with it, I'm sure you'll do great, and make sure you let us know how it goes!0 -
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Well I amnt killing myself at all at the moment and I am getting around in about 31. I know I can pull that down by a minute at least and not actually kill myself.
Thats the plan anyway. Dont worry I wont be killing myself.
Are you going to run in it? Sunday at 12:30 in monivea.
Wow 31? I'm still around 35 or 36 i'd say but not worrying too much about my pace as long as I get each run I have to do done.
Doubt I'll be able to do the race as my nan's funeral is on Saturday. Have fun though! (Would say we'll have to go for a jog together some time but i'd say you're a bit fast for me!) Best of luck xx 0 -
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terlywerly wrote: »Was just reading through the last few posts, good louck with the 5k on Sunday kippy!!! Big achievement to just finish it, and I've heard a lot of people say that the adrenaline on the day will carry you and speed you up as well (not that I have much experience in that department *cough* can't jog for 5 mins yet *cough*)
But the very best of luck with it, I'm sure you'll do great, and make sure you let us know how it goes!
Hey its all relative terly, jogging even 3 mins is better than nothing and its more than you were doing before. If you try and relax into the run and take some of the pressure off yourself maybe that'll help. As in instead of saying ok I'll need to do 5 mins straight and then being annoyed that you couldn't do it, go out and break it up into segments in your head. Start with saying to yourself i'll go for a 1 min jog, at the end of the 1min do another minute etc etc uo until 5 mins. Don't feel ashamed or embarrased for not being able to do it as fast as other people. Take it at your own pace and repeat it as many times as you need to. Comparing yourself to others is futile as we're all different. I had trouble last week doing the 4mile and only was able to do two. But I'll get back out there next week and try again.
Its the getting up off the couch and out the door thats the hardest part but the greatest achievement of it all! 0 -
Sorry to hear about your nan brainy.......brainyneuron wrote: »Hey its all relative terly, jogging even 3 mins is better than nothing and its more than you were doing before. If you try and relax into the run and take some of the pressure off yourself maybe that'll help. As in instead of saying ok I'll need to do 5 mins straight and then being annoyed that you couldn't do it, go out and break it up into segments in your head. Start with saying to yourself i'll go for a 1 min jog, at the end of the 1min do another minute etc etc uo until 5 mins. Don't feel ashamed or embarrased for not being able to do it as fast as other people. Take it at your own pace and repeat it as many times as you need to. Comparing yourself to others is futile as we're all different. I had trouble last week doing the 4mile and only was able to do two. But I'll get back out there next week and try again.
Its the getting up off the couch and out the door thats the hardest part but the greatest achievement of it all!
Totally agree with that post. As I said, only a couple of months ago I wasnt able to run five minutes but gradually I've managed to build it up. The same for almost everyone on this thread.
Rainbow, am hoping there is some form of boost of the start alright. I am told the course is relatively flat so no hills to worry about and by the same token I know a lot of peopel running so hopefully there'll be a boost there.0 -
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Thanks a mill BN, that really helped xxbrainyneuron wrote: »Hey its all relative terly, jogging even 3 mins is better than nothing and its more than you were doing before. If you try and relax into the run and take some of the pressure off yourself maybe that'll help. As in instead of saying ok I'll need to do 5 mins straight and then being annoyed that you couldn't do it, go out and break it up into segments in your head. Start with saying to yourself i'll go for a 1 min jog, at the end of the 1min do another minute etc etc uo until 5 mins. Don't feel ashamed or embarrased for not being able to do it as fast as other people. Take it at your own pace and repeat it as many times as you need to. Comparing yourself to others is futile as we're all different. I had trouble last week doing the 4mile and only was able to do two. But I'll get back out there next week and try again.
Its the getting up off the couch and out the door thats the hardest part but the greatest achievement of it all!
I don't think I've been putting pressure on myself per se, I think its just I've been a bit disappointed. Probably because I got through the first 3 weeks ok, and managed to do the runs. But this week is different. I know I will get there eventually, and I have no problem repeating till I can do it. I'll get there in time and I'll look back and think 'How was a 5 min jog so hard'
Definitely getting up and out there is the biggest achievement though, especially for me, but once I actually go out the door its grand. I actually enjoy it! And I never thought I'd say that. And when I started I told myself I wasn't doing this as a race against the clock, I knew realistically that 9 weeks wouldn't be enough time to get me to 5k lol. Really I'm doing it to improve my fitness (to whatever I can) and to lose some weight and tone up. And its definitely working.
The way I see it is, if I have to stay on week 4 forever (and that's a bit of a stretch realistically) I have more toned legs and a much more toned bum and for that alone its worth it
Thanks for taking the time to write that though, I do appreciate it, especially with all you have going on at the moment x0 -
terlywerly wrote: »Also, good luck grandmaster! Let us know how you get on when you start
Am kind of gagging to give this a go I have to admit. Aiming to don my monk's cloak tomorrow so no-one will recognise me try to jog/succeed to wobble as I attempt this.
My Asics Kayano's thought they had it bad with me walking about 13-14 miles in them last weekend. They ain't seen nothing yet 0 -
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Congrats on being nearly finished! Try and find a running track for your lap of honour at the end of your W9D3, like I did hehe!itsallaboutme!! wrote: »after that who knows but i am so glad that i started this 9 weeks ago. i cant believe that i am running almost 30 mins when i could barely manage the 1 min runs on week 1!!! theres a great sense of avhievement when i do each run and i am i have to admit enjoying getting out and off the couch!!:D
*Cough* Come over to the dark side itsallaboutme! http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055935466 Join us in our cult of 10K 0 -
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The only piece of advice I can give you is, if you come back from W1D1 feeling like you're about to die and are purple in the face from the effort - don't decide to give up there and then. Try it for a few runs and see. Nothing was as hard for me as that first jog. My body was in total shock for days after lol everything ached!grandmaster wrote: »Am kind of gagging to give this a go I have to admit. Aiming to don my monk's cloak tomorrow so no-one will recognise me try to jog/succeed to wobble as I attempt this.
My Asics Kayano's thought they had it bad with me walking about 13-14 miles in them last weekend. They ain't seen nothing yet
But once you get into the swing of things its absolutely brilliant!
Congrats and good luck with W9D3!!! I can only imagine how great it must feel to be so close to finishing the program, well done! I'm heading out tonight (hopefully if the thunder clouds behave themselves) to do my first repeat day of W4. Feeling more content in general this week. Could it be something to do with the fact that I am sitting here in jeans I haven't been able to fit into in 2 years?? Maybeitsallaboutme!! wrote: »im starting to feel a bit better about the long runs now and am getting more confident with each one. while i may not be running the lot of it yet im getting to about 26-28 minsin total so im happy enough with the progress im making. cant get out to do w9d3 until tomorrow or sunday morning so hopefully that iwll go well and then i plan on just continuing the same runs unitl i can do the full 30 mins without stopping.
after that who knows but i am so glad that i started this 9 weeks ago. i cant believe that i am running almost 30 mins when i could barely manage the 1 min runs on week 1!!! theres a great sense of avhievement when i do each run and i am i have to admit enjoying getting out and off the couch!!:D but its a confidence booster and a motivator and as I said before I'll keep repeating till I can do it right, and then move on.
Feck, country will be full of mad joggers by the end of this 0
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