5K challenge

nikkik86

Member

• 9 January 2015

• #1

Hey guys!

So I've just sold my soul to the devil and signed up to do a 5K run in September.

My first day in the gym is this afternoon and I have no clue where to start.... Can anyone give me any pointers/tips on how to start exercise plan. Was thinking starting on bike & treadmill for half an hr a day and gradually build up.

Thanks! Xx

 

S_J_B

Gold Member

• 9 January 2015

• #2

Hi

I would recommend googling Couch to 5K - a fab plan that starts you run / walking and builds over 9 weeks

There are some podcasts you can down load on NHS choices website.

I completed it a few weeks before CHristmas and can now comfortably run over 5k and run 3-4 times a week

 

nikkik86

Member

• 9 January 2015

• #3

Great! I will do that. Never ran before but got plenty time to train. Thanks for your help. X

 

S_J_B

Gold Member

• 10 January 2015

• #4

nikkik86 said:

Great! I will do that. Never ran before but got plenty time to train. Thanks for your help. X

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No problem I love it now - even this morning in crazy wind! Be warned its addictive

 

Cactus194

Full Member

• 10 January 2015

• #5

I totally agree- Couch to 5 km really works!
I HONESTLY couldn't even run to the end of the street & complete a 10km in November

I have let it slip since christmas so am trying to build up again to 5km, nearly there

It is hard to get motivated in the cold but the podcasts really work and keep you going, I couldn't believe it that by week 5 i ran 20mins without stopping. it also helps you not to go too far too soon. something i did after i completed it and thought i could go from running 5km to 9 just like that....and ended up injured.
good luck with it!

 

nikkik86

Member

• 11 January 2015

• #6

I'm starting off on the treadmill at the gym at work, want to be able to run about 7-8 mins before pounding the pavements. Is this a good idea or should I just start getting outside? I'm just going to try running for a minute and just gradually build it up from there. Xx

 

S_J_B

Gold Member

• 11 January 2015

• #7

I find treadmill & road very different. I would say hit the pavements as soon as you can

 

Cactus194

Full Member

• 11 January 2015

• #8

I agree- i find the treadmill quite boring. its meant to be easier too. but if you decide to run outside- make sure you stay safe!

 

nikkik86

Member

• 11 January 2015

• #9

I work till 5 and its dark when I finish, I dont want to run alone in the dark so might keep to the treadmill until the lighter nights. Xx

 

nikkik86

Member

• 12 January 2015

• #10

Looked into the couch to 5K and downloaded the app. I can only get the first week then have to sign up to change4life which is only applicable to people who live in England! Have got something similar off the net and adjusted it for a 12 week training plan, starting tonight.

 

Cactus194

Full Member

• 12 January 2015

• #11

did you use this web page?
Couch to 5K - Live Well - NHS Choices
and i think they have them free on itunes

 

S_J_B

Gold Member

• 12 January 2015

• #12

Cactus194 said:

did you use this web page?
Couch to 5K - Live Well - NHS Choices
and i think they have them free on itunes

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Was going to say the same. I have the Change for life app now but got them first on itunes

 

nikkik86

Member

• 29 January 2015

• #13

Question... Had a gain of 1/2lb this week and have stuck to plan but have started training... Could this cause me to gain weight? Xx

 

aftermathofmoo

Full Member

• 1 February 2015

• #14

Hi Nikkik86

Living in Northern Ireland I had the same problem with the NHS app but downloaded a similar one from googleplay which works without any problems - hope that helps and in relation to your question muscle is heavier than fat so could be the reason for the gain