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Couch To 5K discussion thread (discussion of other programs welcome too!)
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Strange week. Started W5D1 today. Flew it. Thought I'd die at the thought of one, let alone three five minute runs. I could have kept going at the end. Keep the faith folks.
Agreed! I did W5D1 yesterday & was surprised how well I coped with it. Next up is the 2x8 minute runs tomorrow morning and after that (shock, gasp, horror) I'll attempt to jog for a whole twenty minutes! Not so long ago I would have laughed at the thought of it
Well done to all & keep at it!
Nil illegitimi carborundum
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I did it! Just back from W4D1 - Who the hell knew I could run (read, jog as slowly as humanly possible) for 5 whole minutes!
Are ye judging how fast ye run on how tired you get during the run? I moderate
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I'm aware that the program isn't about getting massive speed or distance - it's getting me off my ass, and out there exercising - but I do want it to be as beneficial as possible.
Well done! I just trundle along as slow as possible for most of it. When I get the "one minute to go" in my ear I speed up a bit IF I'm able.
I came across this line somewhere: "if you're running fast enough to slow down, you're running too fast". Works for me 0 -
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Aye, I don't see the point in pushing myself to the point of falling over - if I do that, I'll never go out again. I'm looking at a map right now.. I'm going to measure properly next time, but I think I'm about 5/5.5mph.. not a clue what that actually means! Think that's a brisk walk..?
Not a notion! I work on time rather than distance. I usually run on a 3.5K loop trail and I look forward to the day that I'll pass the carpark and have to go back to it (hopefully sometime soon) 0 -
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After being sick since last Thursday (who knew migraines could last 3-4 days!?) I finally picked up where I left off and finished W2D3 today I found it easier than I remembered! Maybe I've finally learned how to pace myself.
I'm dreading Week 3 though; I just don't know how I'll manage 3 minute runs but I'm going to give it a go and see. A month ago I wouldn't even have run for the bus so there's a huge change in me already!0 -
I have a loop planned on Google maps, a rectangle where my house is the top left hand corner.. but the second long side is uphill - I look forward to the day that I actually persevere up the hill, rather than turning when she says I'm half way
You could always take the opposite route so it'll be downhill
My loop has a few bumps (not big enough to be classed as hills) and the rest is flat. First time I tried it with the level stretch first and then the uneven bit
Every time since I do it the other way round so that I finish on the level. When I get better I'll try it the other way round just to see the difference but for now this suits me fine. 0 -
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Grandmaster - know exactly what you mean! When I've a crap day in work, I want to go out on a run until I sweat the anger out, rather than eat my feelings! Massive change!
Jokettle - don't worry! 3 min is daunting, but keep your chin up and run to the next post and by the time you get there, yer wan will be telling you to stop
Vic - perhaps, perhaps, perhaps!0 -
I know none of you's asked but you's are all dying to know what songs I listen to when I'm out pounding the tarmac on C25K, well here's some of them :cool:
I should probably make you aware that the "ist, ist, ist" dance music warning is now officially in effect.
4 Strings - Take Me Away (was the theme song of a travel show I used to watch when I lived in Sydney. Possibly not the best words to be singing when you're exercising )
Barber's Adagio For Strings by William Orbit (Ferry Corsten remix). I effing love this song.
Rocky Training Music - Essential during any workout.
Fight Club Intro Music
Envy by Ash
House of Wolves by My Chemical Romance
DJ Quicksilver - Planet Love (I still love this song, first heard it during the world's best decade - the 90's)
Sorry, I don't have I'm like a bird by Nelly Furtado. It just doesn't really get the legs moving when out jogging and running
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Haha! Nice one I didn't ask, but I was interested
I've about 40 songs on my 'run' playlist. The ones that really push me are
metro station - tell me what to do
Bedrock - young money
Bulletproof - la roux
Don't rain on my parade - bobby Darrin
I almost told you that I love you - papa roach
This is how a heart breaks - rob Thomas
Your love is my drug - kesha
Popular - wicked ost.
Odd mix I guess, but I need the songs to make me smile, or think when they come on so I'll forget that I'm running. Metro station is my 'final minute push' band.0 -
I'm only starting week 5 again this week so you're still aheadterlywerly wrote: »Bluewolf I'm still here!!! I was away for a week but I'm back now and hoping to start into week 6 either today or tomorrow.
Well done to everyone who is progressing so brilliantly, ye are all flying, I feel really far behind now :eek:Are ye judging how fast ye run on how tired you get during the run?
I go as slow as I can... might finish off with sprinting the last 2min0 -
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Haha not by much. I was meant to go out last night but was still wrecked from being away, and I was sure I was going tonight but myself, the OH and a few friends are going to the cinema so thats that. Hopefully tomorrow. I bet I'm so out of practice, I could well be joining you back a week :eek:I'm only starting week 5 again this week so you're still ahead
As for running songs - Hey Boy Hey Girl by The Chemical Brothers is one of my faves. Really gets me running. Or Where's Your Head At by Basement Jaxx. How could you not run when imagining the scary video from that song??? 0 -
terlywerly wrote: »Haha not by much. I was meant to go out last night but was still wrecked from being away, and I was sure I was going tonight but myself, the OH and a few friends are going to the cinema so thats that. Hopefully tomorrow. I bet I'm so out of practice, I could well be joining you back a week :eek:
As for running songs - Hey Boy Hey Girl by The Chemical Brothers is one of my faves. Really gets me running. Or Where's Your Head At by Basement Jaxx. How could you not run when imagining the scary video from that song???
Yeah the chem bros is brilliant.
I'm going back to the set music from yer man though which is fairly laid back...
I do like "pump it" by the BEP for the final sprint though 0 -
rainbow kirby wrote: »Despite the fact that I'm a metalhead, Barber's Adagio For Strings features on some of my running playlists too
The Ferry Corstin Remix really is just amazing. Sometimes I kind of like to listen to it really loud and close my eyes and sort of let it seep into me. Other times I just turn it up and focus on the beat and music and all I can think is "I want to go faster".
I have to listen to fast music when I do cardio, it really helps.0 -
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Nimhaoldearg - there's a lot more show tunes on the list too I do find myself mouthing along, but I try use ones with good beats so my feet speed up without me noticing
Well I'm on a treadmill so if I speed up I have to start pressing buttons to do it
but music makes the time fly by, the tv helps at times too 0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5XJzsQcPH0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nPAkX1oot0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ys65hR9JXTQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-LGcNLcTZ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ-m7kRi87I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6GisaqlI80
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoFLoZL3psw
Bon Jovi's Livin on a Prayer is pretty awesome too! 
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