Couch to 5k challenge

Wow well done everyone we are all doing so well, it's great!!

I go out first thing too as otherwise if I did it in the evening would probably never find time, again I get my boys to bed I am whacked, they never stop all day full of energy then I have to tidy the bomb site they created! It is better to exercise on an empty stomach as it burns up your fat stores if you had eaten it would be burning this off first and then moving onto the fat stores!

Sofartogo which model did you go for then, sorry I am so nosey but my god I love my ASICS they make it 100% more comfortable to run and like you I was getting awful knee pains, these have gone now as have the bad shin splints!!!

Did week 7 day 2 today, did it all on the beach walk (not the beach itself) but like a path all around the cliff, the sun was only low in the sky still, it was beautiful! I don't know how long I can keep the running up outdoors as by next month it will start to get really hot even by early morning, do any of you do it on a treadmill rather than the road? I realized this morning it's definatley my breathing that hinders me when running for 25 mins as my legs etc are fine, was trying to concentrate on deep breaths in and out but still had to stop twice for a drink of water, anyone else have this problem!
 
Hello to you all! Completed week 7 today so onto wk 8 on Tuesday. Found it quite hard today (more than usual) but with only a week left til race for life will have to ignore that and get on with the next run!

Gemini, my trainers are the gt 2160 model. They were fab, nowhere near a bad on my knees! Have updated for you too! X


Karen.hat (week 2 day 3 complete)
Margery Dawe (week 3 Day 1 )
ChocolateTrish (week 3, day 1 done)
misspinky8 (week 1 day 0)
Mrsplymdaz (week 1, day 1 done)
Nymple (Week 6, Day 2 Complete)
sofartogo! (Week 7, Day 3 Complete)
millie09 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete -FINISHED)
Vicki-26 (Week 7 day 1 Complete)
cjnvgn (Week 9, Day 3 Complete - FINISHED!)
mandy296 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete - DONE!!!)
Holidaygirl10 (Week 1,Day 1 Complete)
HPSaucy (Week 9, Day 1 Complete)
Ria2011 (Week 1, Day 1)
Woodland girl (DONE)
Maverick (Week 5, Day 1 done)
Hoping (week 1 day 1 done -ouch!!)
Gemini76 (Week 7, Day 2 done )
Trefoil (Week 1, Day 1 TBC Today!!!)
Large_lump (Week 2, Day 3 done)
Dewinter (Week 3, Day 3 Done)
Paula Pudding (Week 1, Day 3 Done)
Sleepy (Week 1, Day 2 Done)
biggysmalls (Week 1, Day 3 done)
 
Finally found the motivation and finished week 3!! WOOO!!

Karen.hat (week 2 day 3 complete)
Margery Dawe (week 3 Day 1 )
ChocolateTrish (week 3, day 1 done)
misspinky8 (week 1 day 0)
Mrsplymdaz (week 1, day 1 done)
Nymple (Week 6, Day 2 Complete)
sofartogo! (Week 7, Day 3 Complete)
millie09 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete -FINISHED)
Vicki-26 (Week 7 day 1 Complete)
cjnvgn (Week 9, Day 3 Complete - FINISHED!)
mandy296 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete - DONE!!!)
Holidaygirl10 (Week 1,Day 1 Complete)
HPSaucy (Week 9, Day 1 Complete)
Ria2011 (Week 1, Day 1)
Woodland girl (DONE)
Maverick (Week 5, Day 1 done)
Hoping (week 1 day 1 done -ouch!!)
Gemini76 (Week 7, Day 2 done )
Trefoil (Week 1, Day 1 TBC Today!!!)
Large_lump (Week 2, Day 3 done)
Dewinter (Week 3, Day 3 Done)
Paula Pudding (Week 1, Day 3 Done)
Sleepy (Week 1, Day 2 Done)
biggysmalls (Week 1, Day 3 done)
Bobsledwheels (week 3, day 3 done)
 
....... Double post ...... Ooops
 
Finally found the motivation and finished week 3!! WOOO!!

Well done!!!

Sofartogo, delighted ur runners felt better!!! We'll be on week 9 before we know it!
 
Just updating as I didn't get chance to log on last night. My left knee is very sore :-( so might take 2 days rest

Karen.hat (week 2 day 3 complete)
Margery Dawe (week 3 Day 1 )
ChocolateTrish (week 3, day 1 done)
misspinky8 (week 1 day 0)
Mrsplymdaz (week 1, day 1 done)
Nymple (Week 6, Day 2 Complete)
sofartogo! (Week 7, Day 3 Complete)
millie09 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete -FINISHED)
Vicki-26 (Week 7 day 1 Complete)
cjnvgn (Week 9, Day 3 Complete - FINISHED!)
mandy296 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete - DONE!!!)
Holidaygirl10 (Week 1,Day 1 Complete)
HPSaucy (Week 9, Day 1 Complete)
Ria2011 (Week 1, Day 1)
Woodland girl (DONE)
Maverick (Week 5, Day 1 done)
Hoping (week 1 day 1 done -ouch!!)
Gemini76 (Week 7, Day 2 done )
Trefoil (Week 1, Day 1 TBC Today!!!)
Large_lump (Week 2, Day 3 done)
Dewinter (Week 4, Day 1 Done)
Paula Pudding (Week 1, Day 3 Done)
Sleepy (Week 1, Day 2 Done)
biggysmalls (Week 1, Day 3 done)
Bobsledwheels (week 3, day 3 done)
 
Hi all! Very well done to all of you! I have mixed emotions about my run today... Was week 3 day 1. I completed the first 3 min run which had me sooo happy! Was tired but nothing like I expected. But i couldn't finish the second 3 min run :( did 90 secs of it, walked for 60 then ran the last 30 again. I was disappointed as I'd managed to run the first one so knew I could do it but my legs were soooo tired I felt I couldn't carry on. Although part of me
Wonders if it was because from beginning I was saying I wouldnt be able to finish? Either way I didn't quite do it so not sure if I should update? I'm not moving onto week 4 until I can finish wk 3 twice so thinking I'll update and just repeat days if I need to? X
 
Just updating.
Anyone else think the music on Week 2 is pretty pants compared to Week 1? Any excuse lol

Thanks for all your support.

Karen.hat (week 2 day 3 complete)
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ChocolateTrish (week 3, day 1 done)
misspinky8 (week 1 day 0)
Mrsplymdaz (week 1, day 1 done)
Nymple (Week 6, Day 2 Complete)
sofartogo! (Week 7, Day 3 Complete)
millie09 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete -FINISHED)
Vicki-26 (Week 7 day 1 Complete)
cjnvgn (Week 9, Day 3 Complete - FINISHED!)
mandy296 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete - DONE!!!)
Holidaygirl10 (Week 1,Day 1 Complete)
HPSaucy (Week 9, Day 1 Complete)
Ria2011 (Week 1, Day 1)
Woodland girl (DONE)
Maverick (Week 5, Day 1 done)
Hoping (week 1 day 1 done -ouch!!)
Gemini76 (Week 7, Day 2 done )
Trefoil (Week 1, Day 1 TBC Today!!!)
Large_lump (Week 2, Day 3 done)
Dewinter (Week 4, Day 1 Done)
Paula Pudding (Week 1, Day 3 Done)
Sleepy (Week 1, Day 2 Done)
biggysmalls (Week 2, Day 1 done)
Bobsledwheels (week 3, day 3 done)
 
Ouchy ouchy ouchy! In pain all day today after w1d1 yesterday.... Didn't hurt at all yesterday but woke to pain just above the inner side of my kneecap (over-pronation?) which progressed to pain in my thigh muscles and hips. Feeling too uncomfortable so have gone to bed already so I can stretch out.... don't think w1d2 is going to happen tomorrow morning....
 
Finally found the motivation and finished week 3!! WOOO!!

Well done Bobsledwheels! :clap:

Just updating as I didn't get chance to log on last night. My left knee is very sore :-( so might take 2 days rest

I have sore knees too. Never know whether to rest for a few days or not so I just keep going :)

Hi all! Very well done to all of you! I have mixed emotions about my run today... Was week 3 day 1. I completed the first 3 min run which had me sooo happy! Was tired but nothing like I expected. But i couldn't finish the second 3 min run :( did 90 secs of it, walked for 60 then ran the last 30 again. I was disappointed as I'd managed to run the first one so knew I could do it but my legs were soooo tired I felt I couldn't carry on. Although part of me
Wonders if it was because from beginning I was saying I wouldnt be able to finish? Either way I didn't quite do it so not sure if I should update? I'm not moving onto week 4 until I can finish wk 3 twice so thinking I'll update and just repeat days if I need to? X

I find that my stubborn personality helps! Just won't be beaten! Try being positive next time and see if it works? :character00116:

Just updating.
Anyone else think the music on Week 2 is pretty pants compared to Week 1? Any excuse lol

Thanks for all your support.

Mine doesn't have music, I play my Zumba playlist and it keeps me going!!

Ouchy ouchy ouchy! In pain all day today after w1d1 yesterday.... Didn't hurt at all yesterday but woke to pain just above the inner side of my kneecap (over-pronation?) which progressed to pain in my thigh muscles and hips. Feeling too uncomfortable so have gone to bed already so I can stretch out.... don't think w1d2 is going to happen tomorrow morning....

That doesn't sound good!!! Maybe you should check with a doctor???



I haven't ran today but have been to Zumba. I'm planning to go for my run after work tomorrow, then Zumba Wednesday, another run Thursday and then Friday, Saturday off before my Race for Life on Sunday! That should take me to the end of week 8!

So good to see everyone plugging away at various points in the programme!

X
 
Karen.hat (week 2 day 3 complete)
Margery Dawe (week 3 Day 1 )
ChocolateTrish (week 3, day 1 done)
misspinky8 (week 1 day 0)
Mrsplymdaz (week 1, day 1 done)
Nymple (Week 6, Day 2 Complete)
sofartogo! (Week 7, Day 3 Complete)
millie09 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete -FINISHED)
Vicki-26 (Week 7 day 1 Complete)
cjnvgn (Week 9, Day 3 Complete - FINISHED!)
mandy296 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete - DONE!!!)
Holidaygirl10 (Week 1,Day 1 Complete)
HPSaucy (Week 9, Day 1 Complete)
Ria2011 (Week 1, Day 1)
Woodland girl (DONE)
Maverick (Week 5, Day 2 done)
Hoping (week 1 day 1 done -ouch!!)
Gemini76 (Week 7, Day 2 done )
Trefoil (Week 1, Day 1 TBC Today!!!)
Large_lump (Week 2, Day 3 done)
Dewinter (Week 4, Day 1 Done)
Paula Pudding (Week 1, Day 3 Done)
Sleepy (Week 1, Day 2 Done)
biggysmalls (Week 2, Day 1 done)
Bobsledwheels (week 3, day 3 done)
 
Biggie- what app u got that has it's own music? I get to choose my own music on
Mine thankfully!
 
Karen.hat (week 2 day 3 complete)
Margery Dawe (week 3 Day 1 )
ChocolateTrish (week 3, day 1 done)
misspinky8 (week 1 day 0)
Mrsplymdaz (week 1, day 1 done)
Nymple (Week 6, Day 2 Complete)
sofartogo! (Week 7, Day 3 Complete)
millie09 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete -FINISHED)
Vicki-26 (Week 7 day 1 Complete)
cjnvgn (Week 9, Day 3 Complete - FINISHED!)
mandy296 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete - DONE!!!)
Holidaygirl10 (Week 1,Day 1 Complete)
HPSaucy (Week 9, Day 1 Complete)
Ria2011 (Week 1, Day 1)
Woodland girl (DONE)
Maverick (Week 5, Day 2 done)
Hoping (week 1 day 1 done -ouch!!)
Gemini76 (Week 7, Day 3 COMPLETED :D)
Trefoil (Week 1, Day 1 TBC Today!!!)
Large_lump (Week 2, Day 3 done)
Dewinter (Week 4, Day 1 Done)
Paula Pudding (Week 1, Day 3 Done)
Sleepy (Week 1, Day 2 Done)
biggysmalls (Week 2, Day 1 done)
Bobsledwheels (week 3, day 3 done)

Yippee another week done, only two to go!
 
Well, did W1 for the 4th time on Sunday, so my auntie/run buddy would make it her 3rd. So, we're off to start W2 this afternoon:)
 
Re Music - it's the free NHS podcast. The lady on it is quite good and gives you tips etc but the music is a bit rubbish at times
 
biggysmalls said:
Re Music - it's the free NHS podcast. The lady on it is quite good and gives you tips etc but the music is a bit rubbish at times

Totally agree on that! The woman is good and some of the music isn't too bad but sometimes it's awful. Still it's a good podcast for motivation and timing. I don't think I would be doing it without it.
 
Good luck with week 2.
Thanks:) Well I finished it, but my toes went a bit numb again...and I don't feel as if I'm 'jogging/running' very well yet - still trying to find my rhythm (and aunite is bit slower than me:D). But it does feel good when you've finished it;)

Re Music - it's the free NHS podcast. The lady on it is quite good and gives you tips etc but the music is a bit rubbish at times
I agree!! W2 quite dubious. I had a few strange looks today with it, because I play it without earphones so my auntie can hear it too!! in an arm holdy thingy x x

Karen.hat (week 2 day 3 complete)
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ChocolateTrish (week 3, day 1 done)
misspinky8 (week 1 day 0)
Mrsplymdaz (week 1, day 1 done)
Nymple (Week 6, Day 2 Complete)
sofartogo! (Week 7, Day 3 Complete)
millie09 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete -FINISHED)
Vicki-26 (Week 7 day 1 Complete)
cjnvgn (Week 9, Day 3 Complete - FINISHED!)
mandy296 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete - DONE!!!)
Holidaygirl10 (Week 1,Day 1 Complete)
HPSaucy (Week 9, Day 1 Complete)
Ria2011 (Week 1, Day 1)
Woodland girl (DONE)
Maverick (Week 5, Day 2 done)
Hoping (week 1 day 1 done -ouch!!)
Gemini76 (Week 7, Day 3 COMPLETED :D)
Trefoil (Week 1, Day 1 TBC Today!!!)
Large_lump (Week 2, Day 3 done)
Dewinter (Week 4, Day 1 Done)
Paula Pudding (Week 2, Day 1 Done)
Sleepy (Week 1, Day 2 Done)
biggysmalls (Week 2, Day 1 done)
Bobsledwheels (week 3, day 3 done)
 
Silly me did 2nd run yesterday even though my knee was very sore... going to rest for the rest of the week :-(
Karen.hat (week 2 day 3 complete)
Margery Dawe (week 3 Day 1 )
ChocolateTrish (week 3, day 1 done)
misspinky8 (week 1 day 0)
Mrsplymdaz (week 1, day 1 done)
Nymple (Week 6, Day 2 Complete)
sofartogo! (Week 7, Day 3 Complete)
millie09 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete -FINISHED)
Vicki-26 (Week 7 day 1 Complete)
cjnvgn (Week 9, Day 3 Complete - FINISHED!)
mandy296 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete - DONE!!!)
Holidaygirl10 (Week 1,Day 1 Complete)
HPSaucy (Week 9, Day 1 Complete)
Ria2011 (Week 1, Day 1)
Woodland girl (DONE)
Maverick (Week 5, Day 2 done)
Hoping (week 1 day 1 done -ouch!!)
Gemini76 (Week 7, Day 3 COMPLETED :D)
Trefoil (Week 1, Day 1 TBC Today!!!)
Large_lump (Week 2, Day 3 done)
Dewinter (Week 4, Day 2 Done)
Paula Pudding (Week 2, Day 1 Done)
Sleepy (Week 1, Day 2 Done)
biggysmalls (Week 2, Day 1 done)
Bobsledwheels (week 3, day 3 done)
 
Oh dear dewinter. Hope it feels better soon!

Well done Paula. Feels fab to do it!!!

Well I ran for 39 minutes today!!!! Soooo proud of myself. (it helps having a good friend to spur me on)! Wanted to run the 5 k before rfl on Sunday. So 38:29 it was. Then ran to end of the path. :)

Well I say run... It's not pretty! Lol! Will do a short run on Thursday then have a break till the big day!!

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ChocolateTrish (week 3, day 1 done)
misspinky8 (week 1 day 0)
Mrsplymdaz (week 1, day 1 done)
Nymple (Week 6, Day 2 Complete)
sofartogo! (Week 8, Day 1 Complete)
millie09 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete -FINISHED)
Vicki-26 (Week 7 day 1 Complete)
cjnvgn (Week 9, Day 3 Complete - FINISHED!)
mandy296 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete - DONE!!!)
Holidaygirl10 (Week 1,Day 1 Complete)
HPSaucy (Week 9, Day 1 Complete)
Ria2011 (Week 1, Day 1)
Woodland girl (DONE)
Maverick (Week 5, Day 2 done)
Hoping (week 1 day 1 done -ouch!!)
Gemini76 (Week 7, Day 3 COMPLETED :D)
Trefoil (Week 1, Day 1 TBC Today!!!)
Large_lump (Week 2, Day 3 done)
Dewinter (Week 4, Day 2 Done)
Paula Pudding (Week 2, Day 1 Done)
Sleepy (Week 1, Day 2 Done)
biggysmalls (Week 2, Day 1 done)
Bobsledwheels (week 3, day 3 done)
 
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