Couch to 5k Running

ginvzt

I haven't done it for a while, but hope to 'restart' this week. All different things added up and I just couldn't make myself go. I have started yoga though, so that is something in the right direction, although nowhere as active as running. And I really do want to get running, wanted all my life!

I think I may have to restart from Week 1, although I have been attempting Week 3 a while ago...

sarsief

I haven't done for ages either, but have plans to start again in a couple of weeks. I will definitely have to go back to the beginning! Not looking forward to running in the cold, but I know I can do it ... I first started in January!!
I'm going to lock myself into start again w/c 23/11/09 - it's the start of a few new things for me, and looking to get a bit fitter before hopefully heading to Australia for Christmas .. wish me luck!!!

ginvzt

Wow, sarsief!!! Australia will be great. We spend over 3 weeks in New Zealand over Christmas two years ago and it was great (even though I was very ill for most part of it!!!).

I need to get fitter, as I know I need to lose weight and hopefully it will help in our other 'journey' as well.

pinkie_pie

ginvzt - never done anything like it before, so started right at the beginning!

sarsief - awww australia, fab

sarsief

Hehe, I'm hoping to go home for Christmas, so exciting, but not travel exciting ;-)
Am currently re-applying for an extension to my visa so may not have my passport back in time Thought starting to run again would help take my mind off it a bit ... but it's also beneficial for all the things you said ginvzt; save money, improve fitness, tone up! It's a winner all round!!
Just gotta stick with it!

juno

I ran 5km today, even though I hadn't run in ages. So the programme really does work :j

However, I ran in the dark while it was raining, so be careful, as it will make you crazy.

Neonic

PetitePeche wrote: »

Me too! Two weeks ago today I completed week 2 day 3. I'll repeat it today if you will! We can motivate each other.:T

PP

I'm so sorry, I haven't been on here for a while so hadn't read your message until now. How have you been getting on? I have managed week 4 day 1, just about. Seem to be stuck in a rut again though. Struggle to drag myself out of bed in the morning to go out for a run. Really need to get back to it.

ginvzt

Ok, I did it. I dragged myself to gym yesterday and re-started the program. I thought it would be best if I restarted with week 1, since I haven't done this for a few months now.

And I did it!!!! I know, I still have a long way to go, but I am happy. I also did a longer run for the last one - instead of 60 sec I did 90. I was out of breath by the end of it, but I still haven't got the headache that used to follow my runs! Will try and go again tomorrow.

sarsief

Well done ginvzt!

Sometimes i think the hardest thing is getting going.

I'm starting again this week - Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

I will also be starting at the very beginning again, so will be a week behind you!

Think I need new shoes but won't have time (or money!) to get any

flissh

Read the whole of this thread last night, downloaded the podcasts and went for my first run (1 of 3 of wk one) today, Yay!

Thought I would not manage the last run on the pocast but I did somehow. Will start earlier in the day next time though as towards the end when I was struggling had to run/walk past sniggering schoolboys :-(

Everyone who has made it to the middle or end has really inspired me. I am rubbish at sticking at things but really want to give this a go.