Couch to 5k Running - Part Three

Kiwisaver_2

iammumtoone wrote: »

I think I was thinking at the time must get some plasters on them and somehow invented a new word :rotfl:

There was me googling pilasters thinking it was some horrible ailment.:rotfl:

I just did Week 4 Run 1 - honestly after the first five minute run I was really doubting that I would carry on and make it through a second five minute run. I was talking myself through it all the way and convinced myself it wouldn't matter if I couldn't make it today.

By the time I got to 2.5 minutes of the second five I was done in and thought it really doesn't matter if I stop now, as I had done way more than I thought I ever would. Don't ask me how but somehow I did it. :T

My cool down walk was extremely slow and my legs were drunk and wobbly.

Ms_Chocaholic

iammumtoone wrote: »

:rotfl: Yes I meant blisters :rotfl: you must have thought I had some kind of new runners woe

I think I was thinking at the time must get some plasters on them and somehow invented a new word :rotfl:

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

I have the type of feet that I get blisters with anything, even flip flops. I couldn't ever buy a pair of shoes and wear them from the off, I'd be hobbling around for days.

For running I wear Nike Anti Blister socks - they are double layered so if your shoes rub it doesn't rub your skin off. The socks also have a right and left sock - I'm not sure how that works. They are very similar to these

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/nike-run-anti-blister-socks-su13/

and I would recommend them.

iammumtoone

Ms_Chocaholic wrote: »

For running I wear Nike Anti Blister socks - they are double layered so if your shoes rub it doesn't rub your skin off. The socks also have a right and left sock - I'm not sure how that works. They are very similar to these

Thanks I do wear sports socks but will ask about these at the sports shops when I am next in town.

1940sGal

Well I've only managed 1 run this week, been stupidly busy after work. I'm going to do what iammumtoone suggested as it makes more sense and just stick to the plan. I've only got 8 runs left anyway so I've nearly finished. I just hope when I shift back to outdoors I don't end up going backwards too much. I might end up repeating the beginning of week 6 but that's ok.

Luckily we have a nature reserve close to us and I love running round that. It's quiet and flat and just lovely. Off there on Saturday morning.

pink_princess

1940sGal wrote: »

Well I've only managed 1 run this week, been stupidly busy after work. I'm going to do what iammumtoone suggested as it makes more sense and just stick to the plan. I've only got 8 runs left anyway so I've nearly finished. I just hope when I shift back to outdoors I don't end up going backwards too much. I might end up repeating the beginning of week 6 but that's ok.

Luckily we have a nature reserve close to us and I love running round that. It's quiet and flat and just lovely. Off there on Saturday morning.

:j That's where we run, I really think the view helps. I just zone out and look in to the trees.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waldridge_Fell

Well done everyone :T

Chickvic

I've just done week 1 run 2 which I did find easier (I run on a treadmill) with a fan blowing in my face :rotfl: I may stick at doing week 1 for at least 2 weeks before moving on, I am a big girl and am losing weight as well so don't want to push it! Is there a version of C25K without the music? Just her reminding you when to run/walk? I watch the tv at the same time as I find it easier when I'm distracted but the music is driving me nuts!

Eyeore

wk2 run 1 completed last night - goodness only knows how I will get on in wk3, I was done in! honestly thought my head was going to explode with the effort! :rotfl:

well done and welcome on board chickvic! I stayed on wk 1 for a couple of weeks too and I think that has helped.

Well done everyone on your acheivments this week - very impressed Pink! :T

pink_princess

Chickvic wrote: »

I've just done week 1 run 2 which I did find easier (I run on a treadmill) with a fan blowing in my face :rotfl: I may stick at doing week 1 for at least 2 weeks before moving on, I am a big girl and am losing weight as well so don't want to push it! Is there a version of C25K without the music? Just her reminding you when to run/walk? I watch the tv at the same time as I find it easier when I'm distracted but the music is driving me nuts!

I,ve only ever listened to the NHS tape, i,'m sure there must be one. Well done, no harm staying on week one for a while

pink_princess

Eyeore wrote: »

wk2 run 1 completed last night - goodness only knows how I will get on in wk3, I was done in! honestly thought my head was going to explode with the effort! :rotfl:

well done and welcome on board chickvic! I stayed on wk 1 for a couple of weeks too and I think that has helped.

Well done everyone on your acheivments this week - very impressed Pink! :T

:j Î found that the hardest run of them all, it does get easier :T

We did run 2 of week 7 tonight, it was soooo hard

I think it was because i'd had a rough day at work. Sunday will be better

iammumtoone

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/interval-timer-for-fitness/id406473568?mt=8

might be some use? if you do try it let us know if it works.