Couch to 5k Running - Part Three

Ms_Chocaholic

that's a shame, could you do some squats, it's not running but they'll get you out of breath (they are more difficult than you think) and at least it's some sort of fitness training

1940sGal

I didn't go out this morning. Woke up and my ankle was very sore. I've decided to go to the gym when I'm on days so I can get some weight training in so I'll try running tomorrow on the treadmill.

Chickvic

I have a confession today is my day of rest I don't do any exercise. I had the strangest urge come over me and I decided to get on the treadmill and jog...for fun! :eek: :eek: :eek:

So I did my 5 min warm up, then jogged for 3 mins, walked for 90 secs til I'd jogged for 15 mins :shocked: then 5 min cool down. Even shocked my husband Week 4 run 2 tomorrow!

1940sGal

Well I've just run Week 7 Run 1 at the gym Ankle was still niggling though to begin with. I wonder if it's the way I run/move it as I think the less I move it the more it hurts but when I move it properly there's no pain. Strange

Also did some weight lifting after my run. Now if you'll excuse me I'm going to go and lay down so I don't have to use my arms for the rest of the night

Idiophreak

1940sGal wrote: »

Well I've just run Week 7 Run 1 at the gym Ankle was still niggling though to begin with. I wonder if it's the way I run/move it as I think the less I move it the more it hurts but when I move it properly there's no pain. Strange

It's entirely possible...your foot's designed to move normally - doing anything else is unnatural and can cause niggles.

I, for instance, have feet that point in at quite a daft angle...on occasions I've tried to "force" them to point in the right direction while I'm running - always end up getting hurt...just rolling with what feels natural is the key. (although I'm working on strengthening my hip with a physio now to try and straighten things out sensibly...)

Chickvic

Week 4 run 2 - almost killed me, sweaty, red faced and sounding like a steam train! Pushed through and finished it though

1940sGal

Idiophreak wrote: »

It's entirely possible...your foot's designed to move normally - doing anything else is unnatural and can cause niggles.

I, for instance, have feet that point in at quite a daft angle...on occasions I've tried to "force" them to point in the right direction while I'm running - always end up getting hurt...just rolling with what feels natural is the key. (although I'm working on strengthening my hip with a physio now to try and straighten things out sensibly...)

When I think about it I remember I had heel pain years ago and I think that was the problem then. Just a matter of not walking properly.

Anyway, I'm going to stop talking about my ankle now as I don't want any mods to think I might be seeking medical advice and shut the thread

1940sGal

Chickvic wrote: »

Week 4 run 2 - almost killed me, sweaty, red faced and sounding like a steam train! Pushed through and finished it though

Well Done! :T

Don't talk to me about sweaty and red faced though. I was literally the colour of a beetroot today and I've never known sweat to drip off me so much. I must have looked SO attractive! :rotfl:

Eyeore

Apologies all for dropping out for a couple of weeks, lots going on and lost the will I think!

Went back to wk 2 run 1 last night and actually quite enjoyed it, did the jog at a slightly slower pace on the treadmill 6.5km and that seemed to be much better for me so hopefully will stick with it now!

You are all doing so well!

Kiwisaver_2

Eyeore wrote: »

Apologies all for dropping out for a couple of weeks, lots going on and lost the will I think!

Same here, tried week 5 run 1 yesterday but couldn't do the last run. I will try again tomorrow.