Couch to 5k Running

Drea

So I missed Tuesdays run because I have a sore bum (don't ask). Should be okay to do my run tomorrow though and thinking about joining that running group on Wednesday :eek: I'm scared though!

Ephemera

Rest day today, am feeling under the weather somewhat and have had trouble keeping warm, spent a good chunk of time in bed, wrapped up with the leccy blanket on!! Just hoping I've broken the back of it and I'll be ok for tomorrow, am feeling a bit better so far...so fingers crossed. I don't want to stop now and have to start all over again!
Go for it Drea, let us know what it's like, I must get in with a running group myself....

Ephemera

...just found one I like the look of... Poole Joggers, affiliated to Poole Athletic Club. Won't be joining till I finish the 5k challenge as their shortest run is <eek> 3 miles, so there's no way I'm ready for that!! Yet.

One day, though....!

Drea

Are there no beginners groups near you? The one I might join does a walk/run programme like what we are doing now.

Ephemera

Will have another look, Drea... will be off to bed in a bit, exhausted after spending out on a new watch...!

juno

~daisy~ wrote: »

thats fantastic :j:j:T:T:j:j - well done you - im trying week 5 tomorrow

or maybe i should try the same - no way could do 15 mins tho !! great news

I'm on sposda be on week 4 I don't know whether to skip ahead to week 5 now. I didn't think I'd manage to run that long! I must run slowly, though, as I ran about 1.2 miles.

Penny_Watcher

For those of us looking for a beginners running group The Women's Running Network might be one source of information.

This from their website

"Why an all women group? Our groups are fun, social, non-competitive and open to every age, stage, shape and size. we genuinely support the complete beginner.

But I have never run before!
We welcome women just like you. The Women's Running Network caters for women of all running abilities including the complete beginner. Even if you are are unfit and have never run before, the Women's Running Network can help you get started giving you sensible advice, support and company while you run. We will help you to identify and reach your goals. "

ferrettpecker

Hi all. Did my 3rd run of the week last night, but being the idiot that I am, just carried on through. I mapped it out and its roughly 2 miles I ran, about half a mile or so was walking. Ive got up today though and am in complete agony with shin splints. So much so I am on the verge of crying. Walking to the bus stop this morning wasn almost impossible so I think I'm going to hasve to go home from work later - my job means i'm constantly up and down and walking around but I just can't do it. I just moved my leg and got the worst pain! aaaargh.

Anyone else suffer from this? I used to get it when I was younger if i had done alot of netball/running during the week but i havent had it this bad before!

webitha

Drea wrote: »

So I missed Tuesdays run because I have a sore bum (don't ask). Should be okay to do my run tomorrow though and thinking about joining that running group on Wednesday :eek: I'm scared though!

well im sorry that just wont do :D:D
you cant say things like that and then not embellish so come on spill :D:D:D

Penny_Watcher

webitha wrote: »

well im sorry that just wont do :D:D
you cant say things like that and then not embellish so come on spill :D:D:D

:T :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::o