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Loungers on the run: Couch to 5k to marathon and beyond
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Wk1D2 DONE! I'm probably going to do Wk1 twice, I can't quite finish all the runs, but I am still enjoying it. Roll on Friday for the last run of the week! My bf just told how impressed he is with me, and my running has encouraged him to go out for a cycle later
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I posted here ages ago about wanting to get back into this program and I think I'll start from scratch this week! I have a few questions, though...
I got about halfway through the program last year when I had to stop for a few medical reasons. Everything's cleared up now, except I now have asthma! Sometimes it's really difficult to walk and talk at the same time, I get all out of breath
I'm wondering if I'll be able to get past the first few weeks without much hassle, like I did before? Or am I setting myself up for failure?
If any asthmatics are doing this program too and can fill me in on their perspective, I'd love to hear it
*digs out running shoes*
Quick follow-up; I bit the bullet and started W1D1 today; deep breathing and running slowly whenever my chest tightened up seemed to work
About halfway through I was getting really unmotivated and wondering if I could finish, and then the Rocky theme came up on the playlist! So I kept going and managed it all fine :pac: Bought an armband to hold my mp3 player too, should help a lot 0 -
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The inhalor I have isn't fast-acting; it's designed to keep me going for a whole day, unlike the normal Ventolin which has an effect immediately. I run very close to home anyway, and use the C25K app on my phone, so if I ever did get into trouble I can go home or call someone to pick me up
My best friend is running to Flora mini marathon; I won't be in the country for it so I can't join her but her dedication has really inspired me! I'll be trying really hard to stick to it, and I'm sure I can come here for a kick up the you-know-what if needed
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:D RK I skipped the jinx that was my W4D2 and went on to D3...successfully finished it! Second run was hard, I got stitches on both sides! :rolleyes: But I DID IT! I feel so proud...was dancing in the shower. My runner seems to be grating against my the side of my sole just under my ankle. I'm wondering would that be because of my socks? Other than that my runners are epic. 0 -
rainbow kirby wrote: »Good stuff - it's useful to carry your inhaler (assuming you've got one) too in case something does happen. Have seen a pro triathlete at the Olympics jamming an inhaler between her boobs on the transition from bike to run...
Urge to comment :pac:
Well done everyone you're doing super and you'll get there! 0 -
W5D3-equally rubbish! oh well. just not in the right frame of mind this week. heading to the uk for the weekend tomorrow morning, so gonna chill out for the few days, make a new playlist when i come home sunday, and head out mon morning to kick week 5's ASS 0
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I now have asthma! Sometimes it's really difficult to walk and talk at the same time, I get all out of breath I'm wondering if I'll be able to get past the first few weeks without much hassle, like I did before? Or am I setting myself up for failure?
In my experience exercise is of huge benefit for asthma sufferers.
Take it easy to begin with so that you don't suffer any attacks.
As you get fitter & your body gets used to regular exercise, the risk of an attack will reduce greatly.
By the way, this woman also has Asthma.
She also just happens to hold the womens world record for the Marathon!
Fair play to all the Boardsies who are doing this!0 -
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try Carli at runningintoshape.com's podcasts. Kind of hip-hop and pop mostly, she has optional rock podcasts too when you get to later weeks.I finished week 1! I'm so proud of myself! Roll on week 2
Does the music on the Robert Ullrey podcasts get any better? I'm so sick of the awful music0 -
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Nice video I thought I'd share with all of you. I love how everyone runs for different reasons. Personally, I run for the solitude and to see how far I can push myself. The fitness and weight loss is a bonus.0 -
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Completed W5D2 yesterday. Not too bad.
Was watching a thing on Discovery the other evening about some Olympian, James Cracknell, who was doing the Marathon des Sables. I didn't watch all of it, but I had no idea such a race existed.
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The Black Oil wrote: »Completed W5D2 yesterday. Not too bad.
Was watching a thing on Discovery the other evening about some Olympian, James Cracknell, who was doing the Marathon des Sables. I didn't watch all of it, but I had no idea such a race existed.
I saw that too :eek:0 -
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7ZUOfDLe4o
They're just so cute! 
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