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Couch to 5k Running

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  • juno
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    I think 10% is a bit much! I'm hoping it's a typo, as everywhere I've seen recommends 1%.
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  • belfastgirl23
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    juno wrote: »
    I think 10% is a bit much! I'm hoping it's a typo, as everywhere I've seen recommends 1%.

    thought it sounded like a lot but I think the treadmills in my gym operate on a different scale
  • CatCat27
    CatCat27 Posts: 39 Forumite
    Sorry, was a typo! Must proofread better :o Thanks for the encouragement! Today is a rest day. Think I'll do that well :cool:
  • sarsief
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    hey all, back out there again, run #2 of week 1 (which may take me 3 weeks to complete!)
    I struggled from the word go, but took it slowly and made it through .. have a feeling I will be a bit sore tomorrow. Oh wells, must keep at it!
    Welcome CatCat and good luck with your plan :)
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  • belfastgirl23
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    Well done sarsief!

    I just did my first run of week 4. This takes you up to running 5 mins as a block. Can't lie and say it was easy but probably not quite as bad as I was expecting. I am a little bit stiff now but I went for a swim afterwards and I think that helps a lot with stretching out the muscles.

    I am a total novice too and can't get over the fact that I can now run for 5 mins all at once, keep at it anyone at earlier stages because if I can do it, you definitely can!!
  • tara747
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    Well done all the runners!!!

    I never did get to run this week... mybe tomorrow! I did about 3hrs 45mins walking today though, so am very happy with myself.
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  • PepPop
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    Tomorrow's another day... must do better :o
  • tara747
    tara747 Posts: 10,238 Forumite
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    Well, no running today but I did do 3 hours walking so I feel good.
    Get to 119lbs! 1/2/09: 135.6lbs 1/5/11: 145.8lbs 30/3/13 150lbs 22/2/14 137lbs 2/6/14 128lbs 29/8/14 124lbs 2/6/17 126lbs
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  • Jacjacjac
    Jacjacjac Posts: 123 Forumite
    I used to run a lot and even completed a half marathon a couple of years ago. Since then, I have been injured completed a masters degree and become really lazy. I intend on starting to run again (and I would say it will be from scratch as I am pretty unfit right now), so I hope I have come to the right place for inspiration and support and I hope I can join in...
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  • belfastgirl23
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    Jacjacjac wrote: »
    I used to run a lot and even completed a half marathon a couple of years ago. Since then, I have been injured completed a masters degree and become really lazy. I intend on starting to run again (and I would say it will be from scratch as I am pretty unfit right now), so I hope I have come to the right place for inspiration and support and I hope I can join in...

    Hi and welcome :)

    Should go for my second week 4 run tonight but it's damp and cold and I can't motivate myself - will have to do it in the gym tomorrow...

    Are you using a programme??
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