Thread: Couch to 5k challenge

well done week 2 means at least your commited to doing it,
ive just been out and done day 2 i know im supposed to do a rest day in between but my legs felt fine not a single tight muscle and i need the push as i really cant run!
on the c5k its 5 min walk to warm up 60 secs run 90 secs walk repreated for 2o mins then 5 min cool down walk

karen.hat (week1 day 2 complete)
Margery Dawe (week2 Day 0)

Hi everyone,

Can I join in? I've got the iPhone app for c25k but haven't gotten around to doing a full week yet! Am going to sign up for race for life again this year in memory of my lovely late mum.

I'm also doing ultimate 5 for St lukes hospice in Plymouth, that is a crazy one...run a marathon, climb everest (I think) cycle a section of the tour de France, swim or row the English channel and walk from lands end to John o groats! All in a gym mind!

I'm not fit at all which is the best of it!lol!

I think getting my bronze award has gone to my head!

I like linking exercise to something purposeful like raising money for charity...otherwise I find it hard to justify the time away from my family....

How is everyone fitting in training/exercise in general with family life?

Xxkat

of course you can chick, im also doing the race for life and intend moving on to the ck10 later but starting with ck5 as im so unfit im only just managing to complete the week 1 training
just add yourself to the list and let us know what days your going to train

karen.hat (week1 day 2 complete)
Margery Dawe (week2 Day 0)

Oh Brilliant ... Can I join too please????

I found C25k on the web a few weeks ago so my hubby and I have been out pounding the pavements !!! We are onto week 3, day 2 tomorrow so we are jogging for 3 mins and walking for 1 min ... its great ... we are enjoying it at the minute but just doing it for exercise and to see if it will help me shift the last 2 stone. So we are not rigid in running certain days due to work shifts so we just make sure we get out 3 times in the week.

Good luck to u all xxxxxx


karen.hat (week1 day 2 complete)
Margery Dawe (week2 Day 0)
ChocolateTrish (week 3, day 1 done)

Oh, the more the merrier I say

I'm am off out tomorrow morning when I have to drop my son off at the bus stop at 8.00am. All my clothes are ready and waiting!!

I am also doing the Gillian Michael's 30 day shred and was wondering how I was going to combine the two, so I am going to go for my run and then come back and just do the strength and abs exercises.

Keep pounding those streets girls (in a good, non sexual exploitation sort of way)

definitely more the merrier!!
ive been dragging my teenage daugfhter out with me shes almost 17 so hasnt done a lot of fitness for a while.
im really enjoying it and i know it sounds silly but ive done my 3 sessions this week, i havent had a reast day as i found the first week easy and know from the past if i dont have a routine of going out at a specific time i'll find excuses not to go.

karen.hat (week1 day 3 complete)
Margery Dawe (week2 Day 0)
ChocolateTrish (week 3, day 1 done)

I agree with the routine. I think if you say that you are going to go out on certain days, then you tend to stick to it. Whereas if you go out willy nilly, you can always find an excuse and there is ALWAYS tomorrow!

yes thats what i have done in the past, ive got a few people up for jooining me that can only do certain days and some cant do others due to lack of childcare so its 8pm religiously then home for a shower watch recorded soaps and into bed! Im actually feeling more energetic for it i always said i didnt have time but its only 30mins i dont know anyone that couldnt rearrange their schedule to fit in 30 mins

Hiya can i join in too?
I'm also doing the race for life with my best friend back home who's incredibly fit as she is a trained dancer so i'm going to start tomorrow with the get running C25K app on my ipod which sounds interesting. i have never run before in my life (apart from the dreaded cross country back in school!) so i'm terrified!
Any tips anyone could give me?

Originally Posted by misspinky8

Hiya can i join in too?
Any tips anyone could give me?

of course you can join, i too have never been a runner, i signed up for the race for life 3 years ago before i moved to europe but didnt train so ended up walking it, it was stil an amazing experience but i would love to be able to run its always been an ambition to be able to get out there pounding the pavements.
only tip i can say is set your days to go and even when your tired/achey cba still drag yourself out other than that wear a sports bra and take water!! Oh and enjoy

The best tip is to follow the programme and don't be tempted to jump ahead too soon. It starts of gently for you and very gradually builds up. Before you know it you'll be running.

Good luck and enjoy.

karen.hat (week1 day 3 complete)
Margery Dawe (week2 Day 0)
ChocolateTrish (week 3, day 1 done)
misspinky8 (week 1 day 0)

have added you misspinky8 dont forget to update your progress as you complete each day and let us know how your feeling ect oh and it would be interesting to know what impact running has on your wi if your willing to share

Thank-you guys for your advice i'll be up bright and early tomorrow giving it a go. I have my running shoes and my water bottle at the ready one day at a time! I'll post my WI's for you all too just to see if it impacts. xx

I can't wait to get on the scales on Tuesday, I just need to get through sat night first! We are off for drinks for my friends birthday and I so don't want to spoil my first week of 100% on plan and extra exercise (I'm working towards my silver now)