Couch to 5k challenge

I haven't done any running since completing the challenge last week! Time constraints brought about by lame horse means I haven't had a lot of time but planning to go tomorrow. :)

Well done to everyone, you're all doing amazingly well! X

trcy1066 said:
Wow, you lot are amazing :)

I'm so inspired that I will be taking this up after the half-term. During the half-term I will continue my walking.

Can anyone recommend some reasonably priced, reasonably decent trainers? I know a brand new pair is the not the best way to start but I don't like trainers as everyday footwear so don't possess any.
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I bought some asics and I love them but my friend and my sister both bought cheap trainers from JJB and then gel inserts to go inside. The guy in JJB said this would be just the same?? Don't know how true this is but they both like them.

Paula Pudding said:
Well Done everyone:)
I'm (just) past mid way now:D
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Isn't it surprising how fast the weeks go??


Dewinter said:
I ran last night and hated every damn minute of it! my legs felt like lead and I was so slow. Not sure what was wrong but it is the 1st time I have felt like that :sigh:
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Think we all have days like this! The next one is always better!

Charmel said:
Just completed W2D1! Also took my hubby along, and he completed W1D1. First time we've ever exercised together.

Legs (just below my knees) are really sore - could this be my shoes? Or just normal?

Anyway, actually felt good doing the slightly longer run with longer walks between. Happy bunny :)
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I found that the more running I did, the better I felt. Thinking interval training might help my fitness levels now but don't like the thought of it!
 
Looking forward to heading out shortly to start week 2. I havent been out running since thursday but did go out for a long walk in my shape ups over the weekend with a lot of hills so hoping this will all help. Bit concerned about the gap between finishing last week & starting this week so fingers crossed.
 
Updating the list.

I did W4D1 today and managed to run for 5 minutes!!!!

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 9, Day 3 Complete FINISHED!!!!!)
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 3 Complete - DONE!)
Ria2011 (Week 1, Day 1)
Woodland girl (DONE)
Maverick (Week 5, Day 3 done)
Hoping (week 1 day 1 done -ouch!!)
Gemini76 (Week 9, Day 3 COMPLETED)
Trefoil (Week 1, Day 1 TBC Today!!!)
Large_lump (Week 3, Day 2 done)
Dewinter (Week 6, Day 3 Done)
Paula Pudding (Week 4, Day 2 Done)
Sleepy (Week 4, Day 1 Done)
biggysmalls (Week 4, Day 1 done)
Bobsledwheels (week 4, day 2 done)
Charmel (Week 2, Day 1 done)
Sweet Pink (Week 1, Day 3 done)
 
Hi I just wondered if anybody can offer me some advice, I just can't seem to get passed week 6, I've been on it for almost 3 weeks and don't seem to be making any process...Does it get easier?
 
YAY!!! I not only managed week 2 day 1 but found it easier than the first week!!! :eek: This running bug is really catching!!!! :D Really looking forward to getting out tomorrow evening again now

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 9, Day 3 Complete FINISHED!!!!!)
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 3 Complete - DONE!)
Ria2011 (Week 1, Day 1)
Woodland girl (DONE)
Maverick (Week 5, Day 3 done)
Hoping (week 1 day 1 done -ouch!!)
Gemini76 (Week 9, Day 3 COMPLETED)
Trefoil (Week 1, Day 1 TBC Today!!!)
Large_lump (Week 3, Day 2 done)
Dewinter (Week 6, Day 3 Done)
Paula Pudding (Week 4, Day 2 Done)
Sleepy (Week 4, Day 1 Done)
biggysmalls (Week 4, Day 1 done)
Bobsledwheels (week 4, day 2 done)
Charmel (Week 2, Day 1 done)
Sweet Pink (Week 2, Day 1 done)
 
becca_88 said:
Hi I just wondered if anybody can offer me some advice, I just can't seem to get passed week 6, I've been on it for almost 3 weeks and don't seem to be making any process...Does it get easier?
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Just move on...
You may not think your ready but you will be. Just have faith in the programme and keep going X
 
becca_88 said:
Hi I just wondered if anybody can offer me some advice, I just can't seem to get passed week 6, I've been on it for almost 3 weeks and don't seem to be making any process...Does it get easier?
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Don't repeat days just keep going, you will do it somehow!
 
I didn't think I could do w4 because although I could run 3 minutes it was a struggle. I did w4d1 last night and really surprised myself. What I am trying to say is just go for it, so long as you get your breathing right you can do it.
 
Just been on my first run since completing the programme a week ago!! Wasn't too bad but I was slow today. Partly I think because my dog didn't seem as fast as I wanted to go (he's getting old now). I outran a lab on about week 3, my faithful old doberman has at least made it to week 9 so that's good anyway. :)
 
Charmel said:
Well done sweet pink! Same stage as me! How are your knees... ?
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My knees are ok. I kind of expected my muscles to ache more this morning coz I done the programme last night heading in one direction & then walked back when I finished which was a good 50 minute walk on top. Strangely my legs actually feel good though that may not last!!!! I'm heading out again tonight so could be suffering tomorrow
 
Just updating... I didn't have the energy to do so last night!

Sofartogo - I was looking at a program called pooch to 5k, I was thinking about taking one of my Jack Russell dogs out with me. She isnt 1 year old until July so I might wait until then. It seems to follow the human plan which will be strange to go back to 1 min walk, 1 min run etc :D

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 9, Day 3 Complete FINISHED!!!!!)
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 3 Complete - DONE!)
Ria2011 (Week 1, Day 1)
Woodland girl (DONE)
Maverick (Week 5, Day 3 done)
Hoping (week 1 day 1 done -ouch!!)
Gemini76 (Week 9, Day 3 COMPLETED)
Trefoil (Week 1, Day 1 TBC Today!!!)
Large_lump (Week 3, Day 2 done)
Dewinter (Week 7, Day 1 Done)
Paula Pudding (Week 4, Day 2 Done)
Sleepy (Week 4, Day 1 Done)
biggysmalls (Week 4, Day 1 done)
Bobsledwheels (week 4, day 2 done)
Charmel (Week 2, Day 1 done)
Sweet Pink (Week 2, Day 1 done)
 
W2 D2 completed :D

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 9, Day 3 Complete FINISHED!!!!!)
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 3 Complete - DONE!)
Ria2011 (Week 1, Day 1)
Woodland girl (DONE)
Maverick (Week 5, Day 3 done)
Hoping (week 1 day 1 done -ouch!!)
Gemini76 (Week 9, Day 3 COMPLETED)
Trefoil (Week 1, Day 1 TBC Today!!!)
Large_lump (Week 3, Day 2 done)
Dewinter (Week 7, Day 1 Done)
Paula Pudding (Week 4, Day 2 Done)
Sleepy (Week 4, Day 1 Done)
biggysmalls (Week 4, Day 1 done)
Bobsledwheels (week 4, day 2 done)
Charmel (Week 2, Day 1 done)
Sweet Pink (Week 2, Day 2 done)
 
Just updating

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 9, Day 3 Complete FINISHED!!!!!)
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 3 Complete - DONE!)
Ria2011 (Week 1, Day 1)
Woodland girl (DONE)
Maverick (Week 5, Day 3 done)
Hoping (week 1 day 1 done -ouch!!)
Gemini76 (Week 9, Day 3 COMPLETED)
Trefoil (Week 1, Day 1 TBC Today!!!)
Large_lump (Week 3, Day 2 done)
Dewinter (Week 7, Day 1 Done)
Paula Pudding (Week 4, Day 2 Done)
Sleepy (Week 4, Day 1 Done)
biggysmalls (Week 5, Day 2 done)
Bobsledwheels (week 4, day 2 done)
Charmel (Week 2, Day 1 done)
Sweet Pink (Week 2, Day 2 done)



Keep up the good work, everyone!
 
Week 2 finished....roll on week 3 :D

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 9, Day 3 Complete FINISHED!!!!!)
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 3 Complete - DONE!)
Ria2011 (Week 1, Day 1)
Woodland girl (DONE)
Maverick (Week 5, Day 3 done)
Hoping (week 1 day 1 done -ouch!!)
Gemini76 (Week 9, Day 3 COMPLETED)
Trefoil (Week 1, Day 1 TBC Today!!!)
Large_lump (Week 3, Day 2 done)
Dewinter (Week 7, Day 1 Done)
Paula Pudding (Week 4, Day 2 Done)
Sleepy (Week 4, Day 1 Done)
biggysmalls (Week 5, Day 2 done)
Bobsledwheels (week 4, day 2 done)
Charmel (Week 2, Day 1 done)
Sweet Pink (Week 2, Day 3 done)
 
Well done sweet pink!

I'm officially injured :-( Doc has told me not to continue until I'm better, which may be a couple of weeks. Can't believe how gutted I am!
 
How is everyone feeling :)

Dewinter said:
Sofartogo - I was looking at a program called pooch to 5k, I was thinking about taking one of my Jack Russell dogs out with me. She isnt 1 year old until July so I might wait until then. It seems to follow the human plan which will be strange to go back to 1 min walk, 1 min run etc :D
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By then you'll have finished the programme anyway so will possibly be good going back to interval training.

Had to take my boy to the vet today after our run on Tuesday. He has artheritis in his knee now as well as his hip. :(

No more running for him :(
 
Charmel said:
Well done sweet pink!

I'm officially injured :-( Doc has told me not to continue until I'm better, which may be a couple of weeks. Can't believe how gutted I am!
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Oh no. :( I hope youre feeling better soon. Rest up & hopefully you'll be back out again in no time :)
 
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