Couch to 5k Running - Part Two

CompletelyLost

Just done wk2 run 1.
So pleased. I was onto my 6th run and was starting to think 'when is this going to endddd, how am I going to manage another two runs' so wasoverjoyed when he said it was time for the 5min cooldown! I just assumed it would be 8 reps like week 1, not 6.

So yeah, another run done and I'm feeling pleased with myself

skintlass

oooh - now I know why you have a day off between runs. I ache this morning.

Mumto2

Hi skintlass, I think we were all exactly the same after the first run .

Just make sure you do lots of stretches before and after & try to do gentle walking today.

I promise I didn't ache anywhere near as much after the 2nd run - stick with it!

skintlass

After my swim I went in the jacuzzi which I hoped would help and I walked the dog yesterday and this morning. I used to run a few years ago and this has brought back to me that I shouldn't have given up. I'm going to do my next run tomorrow - wish me luck girls :-).

Crap_with_money.com

Hey all,

Have you room for another??

I started "running" today for the first time in about a year, although, in all honesty I've never managed to reach an even vaguely competent level!

I found a website yesterday that e-mails you every day telling you what to do, so today I walked 5 mins, (ran 1 min, walked 1 min) x 10, then walked 5-10 mins as a cool down!

I thought on reading it that it would've been too easy, but I'm ashamed to say I actually struggled with it! I managed to break through the breathlessness when I got settled into it, but my left shin is killing me!

Ah well - here's hoping for an improvement tomorrow!!

xx

Mumto2

Crap_with_money.com wrote: »

Hey all,

Have you room for another??

I started "running" today for the first time in about a year, although, in all honesty I've never managed to reach an even vaguely competent level!

I found a website yesterday that e-mails you every day telling you what to do, so today I walked 5 mins, (ran 1 min, walked 1 min) x 10, then walked 5-10 mins as a cool down!

I thought on reading it that it would've been too easy, but I'm ashamed to say I actually struggled with it! I managed to break through the breathlessness when I got settled into it, but my left shin is killing me!

Ah well - here's hoping for an improvement tomorrow!!

xx

Hop on board, there's always room for more!

Your plan sounds similar to what everyone is doing. coolrunnings.com is one that a lot of people use and also the podcasts which are on http://www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcasts/index.html set to music!
It's great being part of this group - makes you realise that everything you're feeling is completely normal

Good luck to everyone running today (I'm going once hubby comes home from work before we go out for an Indian - babysitters are a rare treat!)

To those who know about my cycling challenge - I've made it down to West Bromwich! Almost 2/3 of way there. Hoping to get there by Bank holiday weekend in May

Drea

Crap_with_money.com wrote: »

Hey all,

Have you room for another??

I started "running" today for the first time in about a year, although, in all honesty I've never managed to reach an even vaguely competent level!

I found a website yesterday that e-mails you every day telling you what to do, so today I walked 5 mins, (ran 1 min, walked 1 min) x 10, then walked 5-10 mins as a cool down!

I thought on reading it that it would've been too easy, but I'm ashamed to say I actually struggled with it! I managed to break through the breathlessness when I got settled into it, but my left shin is killing me!

Ah well - here's hoping for an improvement tomorrow!!

xx

Hey

What website is it you're using? Sounds interesting. Ohh and where in Scotland are you?

mumto2 - Well done on the bike challenge

teachergirl

Welcome Crap_with_money.com . Well done on your first run. You might have to have a rest day between runs .

Crap_with_money.com

Thanks for the welcome everyone!

Teachergirl - yeah you're right, I would've expected a rest day in between, but I've had the e-mail through telling me what to do tomorrow and it says I am indeed due to go out running again! The plan aims to have you go from not running at all, to 30 mins continuously within 3 weeks! I'm thinking it might be a bit too ambitious, but I'll give it a go!

Drea The website is www.running.about.com it gives lots of handy hints on what to eat/wear etc so might be worth a wee read! I'm from the Glasgow area, although flitting between my mum's and OH's just now so a bit of a nomad really!!

Mumto2 Thanks for the link! I'll have a wee nosey later on! My Ipod's at my mum's though, so it'll maybe need to wait a few days before I could actually download it!

xx

Drea

Crap_with_money.com wrote: »

Thanks for the welcome everyone!

Teachergirl - yeah you're right, I would've expected a rest day in between, but I've had the e-mail through telling me what to do tomorrow and it says I am indeed due to go out running again! The plan aims to have you go from not running at all, to 30 mins continuously within 3 weeks! I'm thinking it might be a bit too ambitious, but I'll give it a go!

Drea The website is www.running.about.com it gives lots of handy hints on what to eat/wear etc so might be worth a wee read! I'm from the Glasgow area, although flitting between my mum's and OH's just now so a bit of a nomad really!!

Mumto2 Thanks for the link! I'll have a wee nosey later on! My Ipod's at my mum's though, so it'll maybe need to wait a few days before I could actually download it!

xx

3 weeks? :eek: I'd never manage that!