NHS Couch to 5k - Fitness Phobes Anonymous

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Oh and I play football once a week.

Thats really great, well done :smile:

I'm definately aspiring to be a 'proper runner' eventually, and seeing posts from people who were in my position but improved their fitness that much really helps with the motivation :biggrin:

I'd love to do a 10k one day...

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username163092

Original post by RedGuy

Ah man, same thing happened to me after Week 2. I think it's because I didn't do any stretching at all, except the 5 minute warmup and warmdown. I started Week 3 and didn't last 10 seconds due to the pain in my feet. I think I'm going to redo Week 2 because of the long break. I'm so frustrated I'm still on the second week after nearly two months! :frown:

But I'm going to keep at it, here I come tomorrow! All I need is good weather now.

I was so close to finishing though, that really annoys me. Now, I'm not nearly as fit as I was and mentally (perhaps playing a lot into the physical), I'm starting from square one again. Oh well, we can both get back at it :wink:

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boba

where do you download the podcasts from? I plan to start next week when exams are over

Reply 43

username163092

Original post by boba

where do you download the podcasts from? I plan to start next week when exams are over

Follow the link in the OP and then click on "Get running with Couch to 5K" or the cartoon/toilet sign-type runner on the right hand side. A pop up should come up with the podcasts but since I updated my browser (Firefox) it doesn't work properly so you might have to experiment with browsers.

Reply 44

hbandtr4eva

I did it. Just got back from Week 1, Day 1 and I officially think I'm dying :p:

Reply 45

_Mazza_

I started the other day, I've never done any type of running, I regularly go to the gym but have never really done any cardio. The first run was okay, in the second my shins started hurting, so I've had a few days off but going for my 3rd run tomorrow :smile:

Reply 46

Athena21

Original post by hbandtr4eva

I did it. Just got back from Week 1, Day 1 and I officially think I'm dying :p:

Congrats

Reply 47

hbandtr4eva

Original post by Athena21

Congrats

Thanks

Feeling much better this morning, although I ache like crazy! Debating whether or not to go to the gym for a bit this evening but don't want to exhaust myself when I'm doing day 2 tomorrow evening.

Reply 48

_Shanice_

I'd love to do this, but absolutely hate running (so much so that I'll use everything except the treadmill at the gym lol) and I'd probably die lol.

I wonder, could you do it at the gym on a treadmill rather than running outdoors?

Reply 49

username163092

Original post by _Shanice_

I hated running too. Now, I quite enjoy it.

I started using a treadmill but it doesn't equate to running outdoors. I don't know why, but outdoor running is harder. :dontknow:

Reply 50

Lights

About to leave to do Week 1 Day 1 right now...I hate running too so this will be interesting!

Reply 51

LtCommanderData

Never heard of this before, might give it a go at some point! I recently lost about 5 stone basically just by eating better, but my fitness is still pretty awful.

Reply 52

Lights

Just got back, wasn't as bad as I thought. As I got into it I couldn't wait to start running again, by the 4th run I was actually enjoying it :eek:

Really sprinted on the last run too...am very red faced right now, yet proud! Phew! Gonna crack out the Pilates DVD in a bit (- edit, or maybe tomorrow as my legs are like jelly!)

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Reply 53

hbandtr4eva

My legs feel worse today than they did yesterday, dreading my run tonight!

Reply 54

Athena21

Original post by _Shanice_

I wonder, could you do it at the gym on a treadmill rather than running outdoors?

I agree with Aemiliana, running outside on real ground is actually better for you than a treadmill. It's harder.
Also you could pick a quiet route and do it early in the morning so there aren't any people about? That's what I do to get over my people-watching-me-running-and-I-feel-embarrassed problem :smile:

Original post by LtCommanderData

Never heard of this before, might give it a go at some point! I recently lost about 5 stone basically just by eating better, but my fitness is still pretty awful.

Yes! Start doing it! :smile:

The more people on this thread the better. Can't speak for anyone else but I know this thread is motivating me! Love the avatar btw :wink:

Original post by Lights

Just got back, wasn't as bad as I thought. As I got into it I couldn't wait to start running again, by the 4th run I was actually enjoying it :eek:

Really sprinted on the last run too...am very red faced right now, yet proud! Phew! Gonna crack out the Pilates DVD in a bit (- edit, or maybe tomorrow as my legs are like jelly!)

Thats great :biggrin:

Well done! I feel the same way, excited for my next run :smile:

Original post by hbandtr4eva

My legs feel worse today than they did yesterday, dreading my run tonight!

Thats the way of it unfortunately :wink:

The second run is always the hardest, but you can do it! :biggrin:

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Athena21

Just completed Week 3 Run 1 this morning! :biggrin:

Can't believe that I've stuck at it this long. I've done 7 runs in total now.

Was dreading the 3 minutes, but actually found it felt shorter than I thought it'd be, and wasn't as hard :smile:

I wasn't as out of breath or red in this run, so my last 60 seconds of running was a sprint....
Gotta feel like I'm pushing myself! :wink:

I need need decent running shoes. I'm doing this in my vans and I think I'm gonna injure myself if I carry on!

Can't wait to do it again on friday! :biggrin:

Reply 56

username163092

I might go for a run after some serious stretching but even typing this hurts. I have no idea why I ache so much :erm:

I'm not sure if running will help or make me feel worse...

Reply 57

xXxBaby-BooxXx

It is chucking it down, but I need to go for a run today, otherwise I'll be having to do a 25 minute run the day/day after I go home from uni. Urrrrgh I hate rain :mad:

Reply 58

username163092

Original post by Athena21

Just completed Week 3 Run 1 this morning! :biggrin:

Can't believe that I've stuck at it this long. I've done 7 runs in total now.

Was dreading the 3 minutes, but actually found it felt shorter than I thought it'd be, and wasn't as hard :smile:

I wasn't as out of breath or red in this run, so my last 60 seconds of running was a sprint....
Gotta feel like I'm pushing myself! :wink:

I need need decent running shoes. I'm doing this in my vans and I think I'm gonna injure myself if I carry on!

Can't wait to do it again on friday! :biggrin:

Go to a decent running shop (I went to sweatshop) and get them to analyse your gait etc - it's really important that you get shoes that are made for your gait or you could make things worse. Since getting the correct shoes I've had far fewer injuries than when I used to run (a little) a few years ago.

Reply 59

Athena21

Original post by xXxBaby-BooxXx

It is chucking it down, but I need to go for a run today, otherwise I'll be having to do a 25 minute run the day/day after I go home from uni. Urrrrgh I hate rain :mad: