Couch to 5k?
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SweatyBetty
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Well done guys!
Completed week 2 day 2 today, roll on tomorrow!!
Completed week 2 day 2 today, roll on tomorrow!!
kerryathome
Silver Member
Thats the spirit emsie. Think of how much fitter you are already x
helzzz
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Hi guys, I've downloaded the NHS one ages ago but never got round to doing it. You've inspired me to start tomorrow. I have a couple of daft questions but I am a total running newbie!
What do you take with you and how? I'd normally want phone, keys and water with me but don't know how to carry it as I don't have pockets in my running stuff.
What do you wear? I don't know whether to wear thin tracksuit and be cold at first but warm up or a thicker tracksuit to be warm at first but then end up too hot.
Thanks.
What do you take with you and how? I'd normally want phone, keys and water with me but don't know how to carry it as I don't have pockets in my running stuff.
What do you wear? I don't know whether to wear thin tracksuit and be cold at first but warm up or a thicker tracksuit to be warm at first but then end up too hot.
Thanks.
Cleogin
Silver Member
helzzz said:
Hey helzzz
I do mine on a treadmill so I'm not much help with the questions, I did used to run outside, but not too safe in the dark now! I would start cold and get warmer, trackie top with zip pocket if poss for phone & keys.... Then you can tie round your waist if you warm up
Good luck x
Week 4 day 2 done tonight.... I don't like week 4 :-(
kerryathome
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I don't take anything except the dogs. Its only 30 mins so I didn't need water and because you don't go far its not likely anything would happen that would make you need to phone someone, but I imagine you might need to take a key, could you put it on a safety pin?
I wear running tights and a tshirt with 2 light fleeces on and a scarf, lol I'd rather be hot than cold, and a reflective vest over the top if its dark. Especially for week 1 theres more walking than running so its important to keep warm.
I always take tissues though cos the cold makes my nose run.
Good luck and well done for getting started xx
I wear running tights and a tshirt with 2 light fleeces on and a scarf, lol I'd rather be hot than cold, and a reflective vest over the top if its dark. Especially for week 1 theres more walking than running so its important to keep warm.
I always take tissues though cos the cold makes my nose run.
Good luck and well done for getting started xx
SweatyBetty
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Week 2 Day 3 completed. My poor legs ache today! I'm really not a natural runner, and don't find this easy Well done for today guys.
Well done for today guys.
kerryathome
Silver Member
week 4 day 2 completed last night on treadmill at gym, gave myself a migraine with weights as well but better today, will do day 3 tomorrow.
Well done everyone so far, lets keep it up xx
but better today, will do day 3 tomorrow.Well done everyone so far, lets keep it up xx
Shirleen
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I've been running week one like forever-couldn't move forward because of a dodgy knee!
Well the knee went wobbly on my first run yday, so I hopped off the treadmill and on to a bike, decided to cycle week two.... Much better, I work x4 as hard, no knee pain but I was a soggy mess at the end!
I might use a Spin bike as I move up the weeks, and increase the difficulty each session.
Well the knee went wobbly on my first run yday, so I hopped off the treadmill and on to a bike, decided to cycle week two.... Much better, I work x4 as hard, no knee pain but I was a soggy mess at the end!
I might use a Spin bike as I move up the weeks, and increase the difficulty each session.
kerryathome
Silver Member
good plan Shirleen well done for thinking outside the box x
xJoanneJJx
Gold Member
Im doing one based on this..the iPhone app is called "Get Running" and i love it, ok well not the running!
My next one will be Week 3 Run 2 which is 5 mins of brisk walking to warm up, 1.5 minute run, 1.5 minute walk, 3 minute run, 3 minute walk and repeat.
Im in desperate need of some proper running shoes..going to a local running shop on payday where they do that gait test thingy (run on a treadmill, they watch how your feet move and software analysis..then match your trainers to this)
My next one will be Week 3 Run 2 which is 5 mins of brisk walking to warm up, 1.5 minute run, 1.5 minute walk, 3 minute run, 3 minute walk and repeat.
Im in desperate need of some proper running shoes..going to a local running shop on payday where they do that gait test thingy (run on a treadmill, they watch how your feet move and software analysis..then match your trainers to this)
lilbabyfish
Silver Member
Just downloaded this going to start on Monday when I'm next in the gym
runningwild
Full Member
Sounds like a plan. Good for you!
I have been cycling with a local women's group called cycle belles. There seems to be quite a few around the country. If you get the chance you should try it out they are very supportive of new comers.
