Couch to 5K support thread.

indesisiv

greent wrote: »

Have been putting off C25K for ages - no real reasons, just excuses - so today I did W1, r1 - and it killed me! It's going to be a loooong journey for me, but one I want to complete

But you have done W1R1 and you are going back for more (or you wouldn't have posted on here) so well done on your first steps :T:T

xbrenx

Well done Fletch.
Finding the optimum time to run and then being able to run at that time is difficult.
Sometimes runs are just harder for no particular reason.

Welcome greent and well done for taking the first step(s).

greent

indesisiv wrote: »

But you have done W1R1 and you are going back for more (or you wouldn't have posted on here) so well done on your first steps :T:T

xbrenx wrote: »

Welcome greent and well done for taking the first step(s).

Thank you, both - W1R2 done today - but muscle in one thigh is very sore this morning and I limped the last 2 x 1 min runs

xbrenx

I'm a recent convert to these, my hubby and son both use them a lot but I resisted for ages because it hurt! hahaha. Gentle massaging helps, or it seems to

indesisiv

xbrenx wrote: »

I'm a recent convert to these, my hubby and son both use them a lot but I resisted for ages because it hurt! hahaha. Gentle massaging helps, or it seems to

Everyone I know uses a foam roller post run. They do seem to help, although its not the most relaxing thing using them.

greent

I've a foam roller, which I've used. I used to be a massage therapist, so totally get that - and can feel the bunching of the muscle - pretty sure it's the rectus femoris. Just going to go for an amble today to keep it moving, but nothing strenuous.

I quite like the look of the stick roller from an ease of use pov - if I can find one that's not quite so evil looking!

Kayalana99

I've found streching before hand really helps. I feel silly doing it (always did at school before P.E too lol) but I spent 3 days in pain with my leg after I pushed myself too much and ever since I started doing the streches I've been fine.

I've given up with the couch to 5k because it doesn't work for me, I've not given up running itself but I'm just no longer following the app. Bought an excerise bike and I'm alternativing between doing that, running and Zumba....the weight is just not shifting though but I do feel more fitter then before. I'm just going to keep plodding on for now...

indesisiv

Kayalana99 wrote: »

I've found streching before hand really helps. I feel silly doing it (always did at school before P.E too lol) but I spent 3 days in pain with my leg after I pushed myself too much and ever since I started doing the streches I've been fine.

This is well worth a read on stretching. http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Pages/Do-I-need-to-stretch-before-or-after-a-run-or-sports-and-exercise.aspx
We generally just do a dynamic series of light jogs and "range of motion" exercises rather than stretching. Added bonus is that the exercises help with running form.

Fletchasketch

Hey gang, how's it going? Just did my last run of week 6 in the sunshine. 25 whole minutes! Dead slow, but it's great being able to see the progress again.

Cherryfudge

Hello all, I was attracted to this thread by the mention of C25K, which I've been doing for a couple of weeks. Until the day I started it I was convinced I am Not A Runner. Now I try to slip those magic words 'When I went for a run earlier' into conversation .

Are you still running? Did anyone celebrate 'graduation' with a park run? I don't see myself as Park Run capable even with all the enjoyment and endorphins I've gained from C25K so far. My two grown up sons go on park runs and they run like hares. My daughter runs too: her idea of a nice morning is half a marathon (followed by gym in the evening). For some reason I run alone - but it would be nice to chat to others at a similar level to myself.