rachel1984
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Well I finished w3 yesterday. W4 looks scary!!
I used to quite enjoy running in the rain. Cooled me down as I went.xx
I used to quite enjoy running in the rain. Cooled me down as I went.xx
C25K .... Overture and beginners please!
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Denise140
Now 40% less fat !
Well done! Week 4 does seem to be a huge leap but trust the programme, I was amazed at how readily I made the adjustment!
xx
Denise140
Now 40% less fat !
WK5D2
"at this stage of the programme, the challenges are mental rather than physical" So says Laura, my 'coach' on the NHS Choices C25K podcast. Yeah Laura, right! Tell that to my knees!
Eight minutes of continuous running.......TWICE!
I did it! I am so proud of myself
Starting to feel like a 'runner' now :talk017:
"at this stage of the programme, the challenges are mental rather than physical" So says Laura, my 'coach' on the NHS Choices C25K podcast. Yeah Laura, right! Tell that to my knees!
Eight minutes of continuous running.......TWICE!
I did it! I am so proud of myself
Starting to feel like a 'runner' now :talk017:
rachel1984
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Well done. That's fab!! xx
Denise140
Now 40% less fat !
Yes, easy does it with that knee Vic....swimming will be brilliant for it!
I ran for TWENTY minutes today! Not sure I can put into words how amazed I am, or how pleased with myself!
Dx
rachel1984
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Just keep at it. You'll be amazed at how quickly you'll be able to run without walking at all!! The plan definately works. Let us know how you get on!!
I completed w4d1 today. Looking forward to d2 tomorrow now. xx
I completed w4d1 today. Looking forward to d2 tomorrow now.
xx
Denise140
Now 40% less fat !
I was exactly the same after W1D1 and was laughing about it with a good friend who does a lot of running; she gave me a tip which was worth it's weight in gold! 5 weeks on, I have just completed W5D3 and ran for 20 minutes with no walking!
The tip......don't run too fast! Honestly, sometimes I feel I could walk faster than my jogging speed but that doesn't matter...... I'm running and I'm building stamina and fitness all the time.
So take it nice and slow ... and trust the programme. It really does work!
Good luck hun!
Dx
Denise140
Now 40% less fat !
Week6
Oooh....that was tough! I'm a bit disappointed with myself because, having done the 20 mins continuous run required for WK5D3, I struggled with all three short runs in today's WK6D1 'consolidation' !
So, I'm going to do what I promised I would, and repeat the session. I've therefore only claimed 5.25 weeks complete on my ticker rather than 5.3 :-(
Dx
Oooh....that was tough! I'm a bit disappointed with myself because, having done the 20 mins continuous run required for WK5D3, I struggled with all three short runs in today's WK6D1 'consolidation' !
So, I'm going to do what I promised I would, and repeat the session. I've therefore only claimed 5.25 weeks complete on my ticker rather than 5.3 :-(
Dx
Cleogin
Silver Member
Well done Denise, you are doing such a good job.
I started this last week, so just did week 2 day 1 last night. I have started it before but stopped after 3 weeks. I'm determined this time, and have bought myself a second hand treadmill so I can run at home.....it's too dodgy to run in the dark where I live
I started this last week, so just did week 2 day 1 last night. I have started it before but stopped after 3 weeks. I'm determined this time, and have bought myself a second hand treadmill so I can run at home.....it's too dodgy to run in the dark where I live
Denise140
Now 40% less fat !
Well finally got my butt out after two weeks off and completed Wk3 D2 with no problems, was thinking about going onto week 4 but might do another wk3 just to make sure that the knee is back to normal before i push it up a level... really pleased with myself
Oooh! Well done Vic!
FWIW I think you should do the third WK3 session, WK4 is quite a step up even without a knee problem!
Take care
Dx
Denise140
Now 40% less fat !
WK6D1R
Yay!
I did it this time! A couple of pauses on the runs; once to cross the road and once to find a dry(ish) route arounda VERY large puddle. However I'm calling it a success ad moving on to WK6D2 on Sunday. It will be a challenge because it's a 25 min run but I just keep thinking back to my 20 minute run on Monday; I really didn't feel too bad at the end of that, so fingers crossed!
Yay!
I did it this time!
A couple of pauses on the runs; once to cross the road and once to find a dry(ish) route arounda VERY large puddle. However I'm calling it a success ad moving on to WK6D2 on Sunday. It will be a challenge because it's a 25 min run but I just keep thinking back to my 20 minute run on Monday; I really didn't feel too bad at the end of that, so fingers crossed!rachel1984
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Yay!
I did it this time!
Well done you!! That's amazing!!
I've finished week 4 now. Worried about the 20 minute run at the end of next week now
Denise140
Now 40% less fat !
Well done you!! That's amazing!!
I've finished week 4 now. Worried about the 20 minute run at the end of next week now
All I can say Rachel, is don't fret about it. Just tell yourself that you'll do as much as you can......you'll probably surprise yourself!
Good luck
Dx
rachel1984
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Well I've cheated and gone off plan!! Decided to fit an extra gym session in today (usually do 4 - day 3 of each week twice) because oh is working and I'm working at 2 so thought I'd either sit on my backside on here or go to the gym. Well kinda thought I'd do 10 mins on bike, 10 mins on treadmill and 10 on xtrainer. Did just over 10 on bike (got to 5km) and then got on treadmill. After 10 mins I decided to carry on and managed 20 minutes of running without walking at all. I know I'm not supposed to be doing that until next week but it's given me a real boost!!!xx
Denise140
Now 40% less fat !
......moving on to WK6D2 on Sunday. It will be a challenge because it's a 25 min run but I just keep thinking back to my 20 minute run on Monday; I really didn't feel too bad at the end of that, so fingers crossed!
Well I was getting a bit ahead of myself because this morning's run was 2x 10 mins separated by a 3 minute walk.
However it was still a challenge because I've developed a head-cold and a cough
. I'm glad I didn't wimp out though because I did both runs and feel much the better for some tine out in the fresh air! Dx
