Couch to 5k Running

~daisy~_2

didnt have time for a full podcast this morning so didnt take my ipod - just got on the treadmill had a little warm up and then ran for as long as i could - managed about 12 mins which i was pleased with - last 3 mins were hard but wanted to get to 15 mins in total and estimated i warmed up for approx 3 mins

Drea

Don't shout at me, I had to go view a flat tonight so couldn't do my run! I absolutely definetly promise to go out tomorrow!

dora37

Can I join please?

Came across this thread the other day and was inspired!

Used the running track at the gym this morning and thought I was going to burst - ironically I thought run 5 & 6 to be the hardest and was suprised that 7 & 8 didn't seem as bad.

Persuaded OH to come with me as I didn't want to run on my own the first time.....and I didn't have a clue on how to work the ipod.:o

At the end of it I was beetroot and fit to burst whereas OH looked like he had only done a warm up. :rolleyes:

Anyhow went in the pool after to cool down and did 12 lengths, so it's all good!

Hopefully I will still be able to walk tomorrow!

webitha

hi dora

sorry guys and i know that this should go on the excersise thread but i had to tell you lot, i done a 5k bike ride in 10 mins my best ever time woohoo,

oh and im back out tomorrow running, and i feel great

juno

I'm not sure if I'm gonna go running tonight.

I felt all weird and dizzy, and then decided the best cure was chocolate. So now I feel dizzy and sick.

dora37

juno wrote: »

I'm not sure if I'm gonna go running tonight.

I felt all weird and dizzy, and then decided the best cure was chocolate. So now I feel dizzy and sick.

At least you got to eat chocolate!

webitha

best have some chocolate, its the greatest cure.
that and iccy crem

Charlies50

How guilty have I felt for the past couple of weeks! I have been missing in action as have had too many social activities to go to the gym (or maybe just couldnt face it ).

Started again tonight and thought that I should go back to the week that I had been on before the break. I thought that this was Week 3 and started listening happily. Realising that the music did not sound familiar the choice was to restart the podcast or continue.

Continue it was. Oh dear - how long is three minutes when you are trying to run!

The scary thing is there was a guy on the treadmill opposite who was either smiling at me or possibly laughing at me trying to run. Little unsure of which but most likely to be the latter - especially during the eye rolling once the next run was due to start :rotfl:.

Have just noticed that there is a group for all Facebook addicts dedicated to 'Couch to 5k'.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2397047158#/group.php?gid=2397047158

Penny_Watcher

Just come back from another flat 3 miles. I think I've sweated on my iPod and killed it :mad:. I washed the last one which was obviously my fault, but I'm really annoyed about this one.

I took it really gently as I was still a bit tired from yesterday's escapades (got lost on a dog walk and had to climb up and out of Nidd Gorge twice ) but I felt quite energetic this morning once I got going. I think the comparatively good weather is helping me to stick to a schedule - I find it too easy to find something else to do if it's too cold/rainy/windy.

Thanks for the Facebook link Charlies50.

webitha

well just back from run 2 week 1 and i dont feel like ive done owt, so i think i defo be going to week 2 next week.

one bad note was jogging past a reeeeeealy fit looking bloke, and there i was with snot dribbling again.
damn you cold lol