Couch to 5k Running - Part Four Beginners Running

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  • Alias_Omega
    Alias_Omega Posts: 7,912 Forumite
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    edited 2 July 2014 at 1:05PM
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    The idea is to just get out there, dont worry about what you look like. Plenty of car drivers will be wishing that they can run.

    I could show you a picture, a picture of a man...a mean wearing short running shorts, a runnning vest, compression socks to below the knees and a headband to stop the sweat...

    Whilst this man was "not very cool", he set a new half marathon PB (13.1miles).

    So..image is not everything, you dont need the best Karrimor Running Kit from SportsDirect. You dont need colour coded matching top/bottoms and trainers, just get out there and run...

    Once upon a time, i started the C25k package, and still go back to basics for the Weekly 5km ParkRun..

    Keep it up..

    AO


    Ps - Try to avoid wearing over priced Karrimor.

    Instead some hints.. (some..not all are listed)

    Shoes/Trainers

    Salomon, 1000mile, Ascis, Salcony, Inov-8,

    Clothing

    Ronhill, Nike Dri-Fit etc

    Shops

    Wiggle / SportsShoes /eBay
  • Kayalana99
    Kayalana99 Posts: 3,626 Forumite
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    Feeling really demotivated today. Couldn't sleep last night and decided at 2am in the morning I wasn't going to go out but when my alarm went off at 5am I knew I wasn't going to get back to sleep so I went out even though I was so exhausted and then I kept getting a pain in my right shin to the point about half way I gave up and walked back so Day '2' failed.

    Think I will see about getting myself a proper pair trainers rather then my converses and see if that helps. It may of been just a mix of not being used to it though and my body being pushed over the limit due to lack of sleep....

    I am green with envy at my partner he just puts his head on the pillow and he is asleep...I just can't seem to switch off.
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  • Kayalana99
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    edited 3 July 2014 at 11:36AM
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    Alias_Omega wrote: »


    Ps - Try to avoid wearing over priced Karrimor.

    I'll have a look at the shoes you posted but I didn't think these were half bad for the price? And the only bad review I have found is someone saying that they bought them for indoor use but ended up slipping around... not a problem I should have though. ( I have looked at other sites reviews as well)

    http://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-duma-ladies-running-shoes-214074?colcode=21407490#customerreviews
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  • Indie_Kid
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    Alias_Omega wrote: »
    Ps - Try to avoid wearing over priced Karrimor.

    Dunno where you're shopping; but I've not found them to be overpriced? I have a few t-shirts made by them, which have cost me something like £5 each.
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  • fufu_banterwaite
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    Indie_Kid wrote: »
    Dunno where you're shopping; but I've not found them to be overpriced? I have a few t-shirts made by them, which have cost me something like £5 each.

    I agree Karrimor is very cheap and I think pretty good value for money if you are just buying shorts, t-shirts, etc.
  • Indie_Kid
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    fufu_banterwaite wrote: »
    I agree Karrimor is very cheap and I think pretty good value for money if you are just buying shorts, t-shirts, etc.

    Yeah. Their socks are meant to be decent too. But I've been advised not to buy their shoes and just stick with Addidas, Nike, Brooks, New Balance, etc.
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  • getcarter
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    I've got a friend who said she will come and check I'm running properly. My back problems were caused by bad posture so don't want to aggravate anything since I'm doing so well.
  • Kayalana99
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    Well I'm not giving up just yet but I am planing on starting from week 1 again from Tuesday, hoping to get my trainers sorted over the weekend and have an exam Monday so don't think getting up at 545am is a good idea saying that I'll probs have to be up soon after that anyway.

    Will be back to update Tuesday :-)
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  • thriftylass
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    Done day 2 today in the rain. loved it though
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  • Kayalana99
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    Not giving up yet!! I am going to start over but I'm waiting for the car to get fixed. I can't keep getting up at stupid o clock in the morning (because OH is walking to work and getting up earlier I need to be back earlier)

    I went for my exam on Monday and I left early without checking over everything as I just felt so tired and ill and my feet have been aching so I decided I needed a few more rest days.

    I will most likey go out tomorrow as OH is off work anyway :-)
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