Couch to 5k Running

Gopppers

Hi there, I have just picked up in this thread and have found it quite inspiring. I'm a gym goer but tend to not use the treadmill very much (only for a 10-15 min brisk walk) as I have found I just cannot run - as everything hurts. Just wanted to know how often a week you peeps go running (i go to the gym three times a week - is this enough?). I'm about 9.5 stones and would like to lose about half a stone (maybe a bit more) but my my main motivation is to become a lot fitter than I am.

Any words of encouragement?? Maybe I should give it a go? Where do I get these podcasts from?

Thanks in advance
Gops x

belfastgirl23

Gopppers wrote: »

Hi there, I have just picked up in this thread and have found it quite inspiring. I'm a gym goer but tend to not use the treadmill very much (only for a 10-15 min brisk walk) as I have found I just cannot run - as everything hurts. Just wanted to know how often a week you peeps go running (i go to the gym three times a week - is this enough?). I'm about 9.5 stones and would like to lose about half a stone (maybe a bit more) but my my main motivation is to become a lot fitter than I am.

Any words of encouragement?? Maybe I should give it a go? Where do I get these podcasts from?

Thanks in advance
Gops x

Welcome Gops

This is the site I'm using

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

I have been pretty much following the programme now since christmas and am really enjoying it. Every week I think I can't possibly manage the next week's programme and yet I do! I'm varying between running inside and outside according to the weather and how I feel Do take a look and see what you think. BTW the first time I ran at all I felt knackered, the best advice is to take it slow and if you're feeling tired slow down a bit more. Think of it as a trot rather than a run this made a huge difference to me, and particularly to being able to run for longer.

Oh and I'm taking the concept of a week a bit liberally, some of my weeks have had 10 days but I figure I'll get there in the end.

Second run of week 4 completed this morning in the gym because it was really icy outside. 16 minutes running in total, 6 at 8k per hour, 10 at 7.5k per hour 250 cals burnt

Jacjacjac

Thanks, I used to use a program (but it's a bit advanced for the level I am at now), so I will have a look at the coolrunning website and get going again... I am a bit nervous, but I know I can do it!

Gopppers

belfastgirl23 wrote: »

Welcome Gops

This is the site I'm using

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

I have been pretty much following the programme now since christmas and am really enjoying it. Every week I think I can't possibly manage the next week's programme and yet I do! I'm varying between running inside and outside according to the weather and how I feel Do take a look and see what you think. BTW the first time I ran at all I felt knackered, the best advice is to take it slow and if you're feeling tired slow down a bit more. Think of it as a trot rather than a run this made a huge difference to me, and particularly to being able to run for longer.

Oh and I'm taking the concept of a week a bit liberally, some of my weeks have had 10 days but I figure I'll get there in the end.

Second run of week 4 completed this morning in the gym because it was really icy outside. 16 minutes running in total, 6 at 8k per hour, 10 at 7.5k per hour 250 cals burnt

Hi BelfastGirl23! Thanks for the information! I've just checked out this website and the plan doesn't seem too scary (well the initial weeks anyway!). I'll think I'll give it a go and see how I get on. I'm off to the gym after work so I will try it out today. I'm hoping i don't fail at the first hurdle and give up but I will use this thread as an inspiration.

Gops x

PepPop

Hi Gops

This is the one I'm using.

Gopppers

Hi PepPop - thanks for the link, another good one. How are you finding this one? Easy/hard, challenging but do-able? Have you managed to lose some weight as well?

Gops x

PepPop

Gops I find it really easy - but to be honest my willpower is shocking at the moment so I keep having to restart it. OH gave me a talking to about treating exercise like a job (something you just do and not think of reasons to pull a sicky) so I'll keep you updated.

tara747

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...

This is more or less the same as me. I will be following your progress with interest, maybe we can even become born again running buddies!!!

Jacjacjac

Tara, that sounds like a plan and it will make sure I stick to it!

CatCat27

Made it onto week 2 of the programme!:j Just another 7 weeks to go....:p