Couch to 5K support thread.
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Cherryfudge wrote: »I used the app and found it very helpful.
indesisiv, I never knew about the correlation but it explains why my longest runs have me running like a 'real' runner towards the end instead of my usual snail's pace!
I was referring to training volume rather than length of run.
The reason things feel better at the end of a run is that you are warmed up. Before running 5k it takes my body nearly 5k to warmup. Then I start running easier and breathing less.“Time is intended to be spent, not saved” - Alfred Wainwright0 -
Hi all.
I'm going to have a read through of the thread when I get time but I have found that the couch 2 5k app is great. And it's free which is even better.
Sarah Millican talks me through my runs and I'm now on week 5.
I run in the gym on the treadmill and them will do a class or maybe 5k on a bike after I do my run
I've surprised myself by coping as I have arthritis in my hips and knees and was letting that stop me doing as much exercise as before.
In week 1 I just about managed 1 minute runs. But because the app was telling me to I just kept going.
Did the second week 5 run last night and was quite horrified to go from 5 min runs to 8 min runs but I did it!!!!Father Ted: Now concentrate this time, Dougal. These
(he points to some plastic cows on the table) are very small; those (pointing at some cows out of the window) are far away...
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It was a boot camp type thing so burpees, hill climbers, planks, running circuits/sprints. There was quite a steep hill in the park where the training was and we did have to run up and down that on a regular basis. Any slight incline kills me.Narc0lepsy wrote: »What sort of things did you do to improve? I tried the C25K follow-on podcasts but have discovered that I seem to move my legs quickly but don't cover much ground, as jogging in time to their beats-per-minute felt really slow, as if I had to be hovered in the air before landing!
I know one of my time factors in my local run (Harlow) is affected by the fact that the start and first part of the course are uphill; we're not talking Peak District steepness, but if all your training is on the flat (mine is on an old airfield) it feels like a mountain. There are a couple of other 'inclines' on the course; one of which is short and steep so I've always walked up it because the first time I did the run it had been raining so it was slippery. If I can face the mild embarrassment, I should try walking the first part from the start then my running on the rest of the course should be better. That's my theory anyway.
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Can't believe that I just ran for 20 minutes non-stop!
I struggled with 1 minute runs 5 weeks ago so I'm well-chuffed.Father Ted: Now concentrate this time, Dougal. These
(he points to some plastic cows on the table) are very small; those (pointing at some cows out of the window) are far away...:D:D0 -
Can't believe that I just ran for 20 minutes non-stop!
I struggled with 1 minute runs 5 weeks ago so I'm well-chuffed.
Nice one! It's amazing how it gets you there, great programme.I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
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good on you, it gets easier0
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Has anyone just started? I have done c25k twice before, but had to stop running for. a few years due to some lung issues. I restarted last week, and will be doing W1R3 tonight, would be nice to chat to anyone at a similar stage!0
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How did it go, Finchy? I did C25K a couple of years ago and still try to get converts but have to admit I'm not running as often now (never got back into my stride since an operation).I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
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It's going well! Week 3 completed yesterday (oh my i should have gotten up earlier, it was so hot!) and start week 4 tomorrow !0
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Finchy2018 wrote: »It's going well! Week 3 completed yesterday (oh my i should have gotten up earlier, it was so hot!) and start week 4 tomorrow !
Brilliant! This makes me think I should plan a run, though preferably not in the heat.I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
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