Couch to 5k Running

Penny_Watcher

Drea wrote: »

Forgot to say, after the cinema tonight I was walking past a running shop (run-4-it) and seen a sign in the window advertising a free running group (the word beginners was mentioned in there). Do you think I'd be too unfit to join? I have emailed for more information... :eek:

Heck no, you'll be fine - give it a go. The group I joined were absolute beginners. We all developed at different paces, some quicker than others. We all ran together because if the speedy ones got too far ahead they had to double back to the end of the group and run through again. In a good group no-one will be left behind.

Running in a group helps you to keep going at the times you'd probably stop if you were running alone (not that I've ever done that :whistle:.)

Drea

Penny_Watcher wrote: »

Heck no, you'll be fine - give it a go. The group I joined were absolute beginners. We all developed at different paces, some quicker than others. We all ran together because if the speedy ones got too far ahead they had to double back to the end of the group and run through again. In a good group no-one will be left behind.

Running in a group helps you to keep going at the times you'd probably stop if you were running alone (not that I've ever done that :whistle:.)

Mm I don't know if I have the guts for it... will see what they say in the reply to my email and decide from there :eek:

Penny_Watcher

Drea wrote: »

Mm I don't know if I have the guts for it... will see what they say in the reply to my email and decide from there :eek:

Pah! It's free (very MSE) and I bet you every single other person who has asked for details is feeling just like you. Those who can run much faster/further than you won't think of themselves as beginners so they won't be there.

Like you say though, wait and see. Maybe go along once or twice just to see what it's like.

Drea

Penny_Watcher wrote: »

Pah! It's free (very MSE) and I bet you every single other person who has asked for details is feeling just like you. Those who can run much faster/further than you won't think of themselves as beginners so they won't be there.

Like you say though, wait and see. Maybe go along once or twice just to see what it's like.

I'm also worried about what I wear :rotfl: I just wear joggy bottoms and a huge old jumper, will they all wear proper running clothes? :eek:

I wish they would reply to my email

Penny_Watcher

Drea wrote: »

I'm also worried about what I wear :rotfl: I just wear joggy bottoms and a huge old jumper, will they all wear proper running clothes? :eek:

I wish they would reply to my email

:doh::rotfl: :rotfl:

Actually that's a serious point -sorry :rolleyes:

I started with a group in June I think it was, so people were wearing pretty much either leggings (too warm for joggy bottoms) baggy shorts or calf length running / gym shorts and a BIG t-shirt. We came in all shapes, sizes, ages and levels of fitness. No one wore those scary running micro shorts with slits up the side thank God :eek:.

I sometimes wear one of those £6 zip up fleeces you can get in Sainsburys (probably got the same in Asda) in black rather than a jumper. I can regulate my heat better depending on how zipped up it is. Calf length running shorts are what I wear most. I also picked up a couple of running vests (£4) in the TKMaxx sale. I bought some grey 'longs' and a matching grey and pink jacket in Aldi a couple of weeks ago although I haven't worn them both together yet as I think I'll get too warm.

If you're worried get yourself some black leggings / joggers and a black fleece. Needn't cost much and black is VERY flattering to the lumpy bits I find . Also a bit dangerous running in the dark in black so you might need some fluro reflectors.

~daisy~_2

no running today - did pump after work at lunchtime and am going back for an aerobics class in a bit
will prolly run again on friday - i enjoyed last weeks run before work on thursday but i dont want to / cant leave the children to totally get themselves ready for school
was ok last week cos hub was off and it was half term

go for the group drea - i reckon it will be great for you !!

can we have an im still running from everyone who intended to be running please - am sure there was lots of us initally on the thread.....

harryharp

I'm still running!

nottslass_2

~daisy~ wrote: »

no running today - can we have an im still running from everyone who intended to be running please - am sure there was lots of us initally on the thread.....

Me,I'm still running (but only so I can fit into my LBD over xmas)

webitha

would yo all hate me if i said that im gonna give running a miss this week????
i mean i did loads of exercise last week and catching the 1:30 am flight, ive still not caught up and im actually asleep right now as i type this lol

oh and ive still got to unpack and wash/iron everything

so can i have the rest of the week off and resume on monday????????

juno

I'm still running! But not today, which is a good thing as my other bird is scared of fireworks, and I don't think I could run with her down my jumper.