Couch to 5k Running - Part Three

juno

If anyone is interested, you can see more pics on my Cancer Research page

Senor_Feesh

Hi everyone

Been reading this thread for a while and took the plunge last week! Have done ok so far, did week 2 run 1 today. Definitely felt harder than week one, and am worried about future weeks already! But then, yesterday I was worried about today and I managed it, so will keep an open mind! Will keep posting for inspiration

calleyw

Just a quick question. Can any one suggest suitable trainers.

I am rather over weight and want to get some semi-decent trainers before I start. All I have at this moment in time is karrimor hiking boots.

Thanks in advance.

Yours

Calley

skintlass

My best suggestion is to find a running shop near you and get them to analyze your gait. The first pair of shoes will be expensive but after that you can order online.

juno

Vibram Five Fingers

If you are just starting out you might think you can just buy anything, but you don't want to hate it just because of bad shoes. So if you can, go to a proper sports shop and ask their advice. But I don't mean Sports Direct. This doesn't have to be expensive - you can specify if you have a budget and they should try to stick to that.

cazmcf

week 5 run 3 done! Am so chuffed with myself, i've gone from week 1 to a 20 min run 2 and half weeks, time to start doing the weeks properly now.

Welcome senor feesh and callewy, dont worry about finding it hard at the start, we all did but you will notice ur self getting fitter as the weeks progress, 6 months ago i couldn't run the length of myself, today i just completed my first 20 min run! If i can do it any one can.

juno

If I can do it, anyone can!

I thought going for a run yesterday was supposed to help. It hasn't. I can now really not walk at all! I think I have DOMS, but then the only Dom I know of lives in Da Bungalow with !!!!!!. Actually, there's Don't Get Done Get, but I used to think he was the same person.

flissh

hurray... just managed week 1 run 1 with no calf pain. I have been dogged by calf pain for about a month.

sounds great cazmcf, you deserve to feel chuffed.

Take it easy juno, give those poor tired legs a bit of tlc

schoolhouse

Morning! I seem to be stuck on week 6:o. This is my second week on the same week,will do the 3rd run tomorrow morning. Am feeling very flabby..sigh. I gave up smoking about 7 weeks ago and have put on about 8pounds too. Very disheartning.

Anyways, enough of my woe is me.Just need to run..more,lots more.
Sounds like you lot are doing great. Fantastic run Juno and hope you are feeling much better fedupandskint.

juno

OK, which one of you evil creatures recommended the 30 day shred dvd?

Now I own it. Now I hate you :rotfl: