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"Part two!!! Get us!!!" Another thread to follow?? | |||
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"I second what was said on the last post, well done you for starting this thread and been so positive to every one And for getting out there and doing the running and the kung fu" My typing was awful lol | |||
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"It’s addictive I’ve got run 3 in the morning and got new glow in the dark arm bands lol" So in other words, you’re so hot, you glow? Lol.. | |||
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"It’s addictive I’ve got run 3 in the morning and got new glow in the dark arm bands lol" V v v v well done. | |||
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"It’s addictive I’ve got run 3 in the morning and got new glow in the dark arm bands lol So in other words, you’re so hot, you glow? Lol.." Lol no far from it. It’s just do people can see me stood next to my wife lol | |||
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"It’s addictive I’ve got run 3 in the morning and got new glow in the dark arm bands lol V v v v well done. " Thank you xx (great pics btw) | |||
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"It’s addictive I’ve got run 3 in the morning and got new glow in the dark arm bands lol So in other words, you’re so hot, you glow? Lol.. Lol no far from it. It’s just do people can see me stood next to my wife lol" I have that problem with Bitch - they’re generally just staring at her cleavage with their mouths open and drooling... | |||
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"How frequent are people running? I've just done 2 days on the trot, should I have a day off in between?" Yes. Rest days are very important! | |||
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"How frequent are people running? I've just done 2 days on the trot, should I have a day off in between? Yes. Rest days are very important! " Crucial even...try not to run two days in a row for ages and ages...better to run slightly further, reduce walking time, increase running time on your days on VERY GRADUALLY. No harm in going for a walk on your rest days though...or a change of activity to something low impact like swimming? | |||
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"Day 3 run done, day off tomorrow rest my feet I have got a blister" Compeed blister plasters are awesome! I ran 100 miles in a month and got a blister covering the whole of my arch of my foot once. That was in the Fort 2 days of the challenge.... Compeed got me through the rear of the month! | |||
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"Run 1 done. Damn it’s so much harder out in the real world rather than a treadmill I know it will get easier but I still don’t understand how people enjoy it!!! Will have to go tomorrow due to other commitments " Well done. The first one is always the hardest especially mentally.....keep going | |||
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If anyone thinks they’re too unfit or too fat I am the proof that it’s possible. | |||
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"Run 2 done....run 2!!! And no booze. Fuck me, if I don't look good after this my liver is gonna know about It!!! "I am going to keep eating and drinking the Christmas food and drink and then look at my diet after it's all gone...  | |||
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"Planning run 1 for tonight at about 11pm. Will report back later with the results. I haven't run since tearing a calf muscle in August, so I know it's going to be hard... " I did exactly the same in September. Playing a veterans football game. Got to be one of the most difficult muscles to repair. Been a nightmare  | |||
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"I've done week 1 day 3 today which means I've done 3 days on the trot, but it now says the next is week2 day 1 does that mean I rest for 4 days? It doesn't seem right, not sure I can get motivated again if I have 4 days off. Can anyone using the app either confirm or tell me otherwise please x " You should be running every other day, with 1 rest day inbetween e.g. run Mon/Wed/Fri each week and rest the other 4 days, or better still do some real gentle activity like walking or swimming on your rest days x | |||
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"I've done week 1 day 3 today which means I've done 3 days on the trot, but it now says the next is week2 day 1 does that mean I rest for 4 days? It doesn't seem right, not sure I can get motivated again if I have 4 days off. Can anyone using the app either confirm or tell me otherwise please x You should be running every other day, with 1 rest day inbetween e.g. run Mon/Wed/Fri each week and rest the other 4 days, or better still do some real gentle activity like walking or swimming on your rest days x" Opps I've done it wrong then well I can't have 4 off so I'll have a rest tomorrow and do a run before I start week 2, thanks | |||
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"Planning run 1 for tonight at about 11pm. Will report back later with the results. I haven't run since tearing a calf muscle in August, so I know it's going to be hard... I did exactly the same in September. Playing a veterans football game. Got to be one of the most difficult muscles to repair. Been a nightmare "It took about 8 to 10 weeks to finally stop hurting but by then the rest of my leg muscles hurt from favouring it... Embarrassingly I did it walking, had been for a run, then a couple of hours later it just wrnt as I was walking... | |||
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Did a warm up walk and then a few dynamic stretches, back onto the treadmill.
1° incline at 5mph, got to .6 of a mile and then had to stop to answer the call of nature at 7.20 mins.
Back on the treadmill, as I was a bit lighter decided to up the speed to 5.5mph, ran for 15.24 mins and 1.4 miles.
So total 2 miles in 22.44 mins.
Not great but not to bad...
Run 2 planned for 9pm tonight... | |||
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"I've done week 1 day 3 today which means I've done 3 days on the trot, but it now says the next is week2 day 1 does that mean I rest for 4 days? It doesn't seem right, not sure I can get motivated again if I have 4 days off. Can anyone using the app either confirm or tell me otherwise please x You should be running every other day, with 1 rest day inbetween e.g. run Mon/Wed/Fri each week and rest the other 4 days, or better still do some real gentle activity like walking or swimming on your rest days x Opps I've done it wrong then well I can't have 4 off so I'll have a rest tomorrow and do a run before I start week 2, thanks " Don’t panic, just take a rest day (or two, it’s fine) and do another Week 1 type session...then go into Week 2. | |||
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"Planning run 1 for tonight at about 11pm. Will report back later with the results. I haven't run since tearing a calf muscle in August, so I know it's going to be hard... I did exactly the same in September. Playing a veterans football game. Got to be one of the most difficult muscles to repair. Been a nightmare
It took about 8 to 10 weeks to finally stop hurting but by then the rest of my leg muscles hurt from favouring it...
Embarrassingly I did it walking, had been for a run, then a couple of hours later it just wrnt as I was walking..."Waves of sympathy from over here, my calves have always been weak, and I ended my running career with lots of internal scar tissue. If anyone does get injured, or already has an injury, my strong advice is to find a sports physio - if you are within travelling distance of Bedford then Philip Duffield on Goldington Road is excellent (he does Bedford Rugby Club and others)...GPs (unless they have a specialism or an interest) have absolutely no interest and will just tell you to rest. Running is hard on your body, so that’s what the advice about rest days and increasing things very gradually is all about. x “Moobs” Twat | |||
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"Hey peeps I survived the martial art class!!! And woe betide anyone who attacks me at a cash point because I now know exactly how to beat them to a pulp! It was weird being aggressive and violent because I’m normally all about the Peace and Love but I loved it! I think my muscles are going to be stiff! " There’s a lot of stiffness going on around these parts... | |||
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"Hey peeps I survived the martial art class!!! And woe betide anyone who attacks me at a cash point because I now know exactly how to beat them to a pulp! It was weird being aggressive and violent because I’m normally all about the Peace and Love but I loved it! I think my muscles are going to be stiff! " Brilliant work well done Week 1 run 3 postponed this morning as weather is horrid. If it was a bit of light drizzle I’d have gone but it’s closer to soaking wet through Will either go out later or do treadmill....gutted didn’t get to use glow in the dark armbands | |||
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"Hey peeps I survived the martial art class!!! And woe betide anyone who attacks me at a cash point because I now know exactly how to beat them to a pulp! It was weird being aggressive and violent because I’m normally all about the Peace and Love but I loved it! I think my muscles are going to be stiff! " Well done | |||
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"I’ve completed 2 sessions of week 1. It’s official I look like an eejit. Attempting to run makes my limbs shoot off in directions I didn’t intend them to go in. Attempting session 3 on the way to work tomorrow. I doubt it will go well but she who doesn’t try doesn’t do. " Excellent, I think looking like a baby bambi on the frozen lake is the kind of thing that makes you a Fab runner. If you were smooth and controlled you’d look like you knew what you were doing | |||
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" If anyone does get injured, or already has an injury, my strong advice is to find a sports physio" Agreed and make sure they look at the cause not just the problem. I’ve only had to use one once and in the initial session he said he could treat the injury and I’d be back within six months or treat the cause and it should never happen again. I went for treating the cause and it’s not reoccurred yet | |||
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"Day of rest for me today, well for the legs anyway, just did some bodyweight exercises this morning Does anyone use any other apps? I use starva to map my runs and count my calories burnt, and have just downloaded myfitnesspal app which you log all your phone on" Starva? Is that a diet app  | |||
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"Do i have to run today? Think I will need armbands just to leave the house! " Man up - you’ve met a gusher haven’t you?  | |||
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"Do i have to run today? Think I will need armbands just to leave the house! Man up - you’ve met a gusher haven’t you? "And you appear to be a whale anyway Mr Narwhal LOL (or have I mistaken what a Narwhal is??) | |||
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"Day of rest for me today, well for the legs anyway, just did some bodyweight exercises this morning Does anyone use any other apps? I use starva to map my runs and count my calories burnt, and have just downloaded myfitnesspal app which you log all your phone on Starva? Is that a diet app "Ha ha ha yes indeed, I apologise Strava I mean, just looking at Garmin watches might treat myself | |||
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"Day of rest for me today, well for the legs anyway, just did some bodyweight exercises this morning Does anyone use any other apps? I use starva to map my runs and count my calories burnt, and have just downloaded myfitnesspal app which you log all your phone on Starva? Is that a diet app
Ha ha ha yes indeed, I apologise Strava I mean, just looking at Garmin watches might treat myself"Ooh advanced stuff lol | |||
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"Day of rest for me today, well for the legs anyway, just did some bodyweight exercises this morning Does anyone use any other apps? I use starva to map my runs and count my calories burnt, and have just downloaded myfitnesspal app which you log all your phone on Starva? Is that a diet app
Ha ha ha yes indeed, I apologise Strava I mean, just looking at Garmin watches might treat myself
Ooh advanced stuff lol"I'm taking this very seriously, I will be a running machine  | |||
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"Day of rest for me today, well for the legs anyway, just did some bodyweight exercises this morning Does anyone use any other apps? I use starva to map my runs and count my calories burnt, and have just downloaded myfitnesspal app which you log all your phone on Starva? Is that a diet app
Ha ha ha yes indeed, I apologise Strava I mean, just looking at Garmin watches might treat myself
Ooh advanced stuff lol
I'm taking this very seriously, I will be a running machine "Is that like a sex machine? Oh God, another earworm - James Brown this time! | |||
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"Day of rest for me today, well for the legs anyway, just did some bodyweight exercises this morning Does anyone use any other apps? I use starva to map my runs and count my calories burnt, and have just downloaded myfitnesspal app which you log all your phone on Starva? Is that a diet app
Ha ha ha yes indeed, I apologise Strava I mean, just looking at Garmin watches might treat myself
Ooh advanced stuff lol
I'm taking this very seriously, I will be a running machine
Is that like a sex machine? Oh God, another earworm - James Brown this time!"No sex is fun | |||
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"Right, tonights run didn't go quite according to plan...
Did a warm up walk and then a few dynamic stretches, back onto the treadmill.
1° incline at 5mph, got to .6 of a mile and then had to stop to answer the call of nature at 7.20 mins.
Back on the treadmill, as I was a bit lighter decided to up the speed to 5.5mph, ran for 15.24 mins and 1.4 miles.
So total 2 miles in 22.44 mins.
Not great but not to bad...
Run 2 planned for 9pm tonight..."You went and Achieved which is more than majority. So that’s progress x | |||
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"Day 3 run done, day off tomorrow rest my feet I have got a blister" How's the blister? I used My Fitness Pal for a while (you mentioned it in your later post). I liked it. The act of having to write down what you eat makes you rethink the 19th Hob Nob. | |||
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"Run 1 done. Damn it’s so much harder out in the real world rather than a treadmill I know it will get easier but I still don’t understand how people enjoy it!!! Will have to go tomorrow due to other commitments " *whispers* I think people who enjoy it are weirdos...
But massively well done - tell us when you've done run 2. | |||
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"Well done everybody. I was in the gym today doing some light weights so thought bugger it my cardio can be for my 5k even though it was second day in a row. I’ve not run for a while. But have entered a 10k in March so better keep the Fitness drive up.
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"I’ve just completed my 3rd run of week 1, I couldn’t have done it without you lot
If anyone thinks they’re too unfit or too fat I am the proof that it’s possible."You're a star. I'm so impressed! | |||
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"Not doing couch to 5km. But starting to walk 5km few times a week. I cant run to save my life. I may progress to try and jog at some point in the future. But the thread is great encouragement and motivation. Well done everyone thats doing it "That's brilliant. Doing anything at all is so good for you. Let us know how you get on. | |||
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"Run 2 done....run 2!!! And no booze. Fuck me, if I don't look good after this my liver is gonna know about It!!! "You super star. Running and no alcohol. That's a breech of your human rights surely. | |||
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"run 1 done tonight....combined app with park run course..2 laps are 5k...i did 1!...17.48 mins 'moving time' with my mile at just under 11mins...taking my gear up north with me tomorrow and will do my old run...bit of off road on it and a bit of snow on ground up north so should be fun "That's really good! Have you run through the snow yet? | |||
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"Finally served our time and can post! Not running at the moment as injured, but add me to the list for offering encouragement, support & advice. Have several marathons and ultra marathons to my name, so should know what I'm talking about! I can still remember though not that many years ago when I was trying to get into running via the c2k program, and struggling to run for more than 2 minutes at a time, so I can empathise with everyone's struggles & achievements. So don't give up, you never know where it might lead!!" "Couch to Ultra Marathon" - sounds like Mount Everest. It's lovely to hear that 2 minutes used to be hard! I'll add you to the list of advisors - thanks. | |||
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"I've done week 1 day 3 today which means I've done 3 days on the trot, but it now says the next is week2 day 1 does that mean I rest for 4 days? It doesn't seem right, not sure I can get motivated again if I have 4 days off. Can anyone using the app either confirm or tell me otherwise please x " Hi The advice seems to be a running day then a rest day so it's up to you whether you take a day off then move to week two or just plough on. We'll all be a little out of sync so I'll run the threads for nine or ten weeks and we'll each finish when we finish. In any case, I heard that, once you can run 5km, if you want to stay fit, you have to keep bloody doing it over and over again FFS. Outrageous! | |||
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"Right, tonights run didn't go quite according to plan...
Did a warm up walk and then a few dynamic stretches, back onto the treadmill.
1° incline at 5mph, got to .6 of a mile and then had to stop to answer the call of nature at 7.20 mins.
Back on the treadmill, as I was a bit lighter decided to up the speed to 5.5mph, ran for 15.24 mins and 1.4 miles.
So total 2 miles in 22.44 mins.
Not great but not to bad...
Run 2 planned for 9pm tonight..."Doesn't matter - you're doing it! This is the Crap Runners' Club - if you get too good, you're out on your ear... | |||
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"Heweey can i join *hops and waves* Ive already started ive given up and motivated myself.. I aim for walk/run/walk/run/hobble then i come home and RICE my ankle. First rule of zombie land is Cardio.... i just want to be able to outrun death for 5km... "Of course you can join! You sound like our kind of runner - welcome! Keep us updated. I'll add you to the runners' list for week two. | |||
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"Session 4 tonight will report back later with progress report "Good luck! Update required! | |||
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"Do i have to run today? Think I will need armbands just to leave the house! " How did it go? Did you leave the house? | |||
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"Run 2 today. Had to use a treadmill though as the weather was atrocious with heavy rain and winds. Not happy, prefer running outdoors. I have a TomTom watch and use Strava too. Which is a good job because the other day I forgot to turn my watch on. " Well done. I've never run on a treadmill - I'm scared of the shooting-off-backwards thing | |||
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"12 mile run today first big-ish run of the new year have a 77 mile run event in 9 months I'm not even worried!" *chokes* A 77 MILE RUN??!?! *faints* | |||
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"Rest day for me as per recommendation. I have SamsungHealth on my phone, so will try to hit 10k steps a day to keep the legs working. Used to use runtastic when i trained for the half marathon" I'll check those out. I've not heard of Runtastic. | |||
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"Day 3 run done, day off tomorrow rest my feet I have got a blister How's the blister? I used My Fitness Pal for a while (you mentioned it in your later post). I liked it. The act of having to write down what you eat makes you rethink the 19th Hob Nob." The foot is ok got a blister patch on It, they are enjoying the day off though Yeah it's a good app, even works out your macros and stuff if you are that serious | |||
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"Right, tonights run didn't go quite according to plan...
Did a warm up walk and then a few dynamic stretches, back onto the treadmill.
1° incline at 5mph, got to .6 of a mile and then had to stop to answer the call of nature at 7.20 mins.
Back on the treadmill, as I was a bit lighter decided to up the speed to 5.5mph, ran for 15.24 mins and 1.4 miles.
So total 2 miles in 22.44 mins.
Not great but not to bad...
Run 2 planned for 9pm tonight...
Doesn't matter - you're doing it! This is the Crap Runners' Club - if you get too good, you're out on your ear... "If you get too good, there may be a follow-up club though - Fab Slightly Less Crap Runners’ Club? | |||
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"Not doing couch to 5km. But starting to walk 5km few times a week. I cant run to save my life. I may progress to try and jog at some point in the future. But the thread is great encouragement and motivation. Well done everyone thats doing it
That's brilliant. Doing anything at all is so good for you. Let us know how you get on. "5km walk yesterday in 48 minutes. Not too bad. Was going to go again today but my backs not great today. Will go tomorrow instead | |||
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"Not doing couch to 5km. But starting to walk 5km few times a week. I cant run to save my life. I may progress to try and jog at some point in the future. But the thread is great encouragement and motivation. Well done everyone thats doing it
That's brilliant. Doing anything at all is so good for you. Let us know how you get on.
5km walk yesterday in 48 minutes. Not too bad. Was going to go again today but my backs not great today. Will go tomorrow instead"That's a really brisk walk. Sorry your back isn't great. I hope it feels a bit better tomorrow. | |||
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"Week 1 day 2 done had a change yesterday went climbing "Well done! What were you climbing? | |||
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"Day 3 run done, day off tomorrow rest my feet I have got a blister How's the blister? I used My Fitness Pal for a while (you mentioned it in your later post). I liked it. The act of having to write down what you eat makes you rethink the 19th Hob Nob. The foot is ok got a blister patch on It, they are enjoying the day off though Yeah it's a good app, even works out your macros and stuff if you are that serious" My... erm... marcros eh?...erm... excellent (*runs to Google*)  | |||
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"Session 4 tonight will report back later with progress report "Just got home from the run they upped the running to 2 minutes then one and a half walking and so on feel good | |||
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"My run didn't go as planned today, I have that horrible cold and flu bug. " . Yes, rest if you’re ill - listen to your bodies peeps. I listen to the sound of my moobs slapping currently  | |||
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"Every muscle hurts! Bloody martial arts class. " “Everybody Hurts” - earworm of the morning...Sad Café in about 1980ish...brilliant brilliant song. Somebody needs to rest today, n’est-ce pas? | |||
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"Every muscle hurts! Bloody martial arts class. " No sympathy.... | |||
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"Every muscle hurts! Bloody martial arts class. No sympathy...." You’re a hard man...err... | |||
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"#RunsLikeAToddlerChasingAPug" This did make me lol xx | |||
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"Week 1 run 3 done including glow in the dark wrist bands Felt comfortable looking forward to next week Well done to everybody for keeping it going" Impressive! I’m partly afraid of what week 2 will bring but also excited to see if I can do it. I didn’t think I would be able to do week 1 until I had done it | |||
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"Every muscle hurts! Bloody martial arts class. No sympathy...." You’re a brave man given that I now know how to kick your arse (providing you come at me from behind like they covered in the class). | |||
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"#RunsLikeAToddlerChasingAPug" We all need this on a t shirt! Properly laughed at this. | |||
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"Every muscle hurts! Bloody martial arts class. No sympathy.... You’re a brave man given that I now know how to kick your arse (providing you come at me from behind like they covered in the class). " That is an advanced tactic that I’m particularly familiar with | |||
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"#RunsLikeAToddlerChasingAPug We all need this on a t shirt! Properly laughed at this. " T-shirts! Now there’s an idea for parkrun socials... I’m a Fabulously Crap Runner #RunsLikeAToddlerChasingAPug | |||
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"Every muscle hurts! Bloody martial arts class. No sympathy.... You’re a brave man given that I now know how to kick your arse (providing you come at me from behind like they covered in the class). That is an advanced tactic that I’m particularly familiar with "Boasting will get you everywhere on fab | |||
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"#RunsLikeAToddlerChasingAPug" Read this post 5 minutes ago and still chuckling to myself, simple things | |||
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The cool glasses are a lie, I’m a little unfit | |||
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"I’ve finished week one!!!!" Well done Boss Lady - my third run is scheduled for tomorrow morning. | |||
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"I’ve finished week one!!!!" Well done | |||
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"My run didn't go as planned today, I have that horrible cold and flu bug. " How are you feeling today? It's a nasty bug. Just rejoin us when you're better. I'll put you on the injury bench. | |||
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"Session 4 tonight will report back later with progress report
Just got home from the run they upped the running to 2 minutes then one and a half walking and so on feel good "You're doing incredibly well - it's great that you're finding it ok. You've made progress already. | |||
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"#RunsLikeAToddlerChasingAPug Read this post 5 minutes ago and still chuckling to myself, simple things "Still not as funny as watching me run though | |||
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"Week 1, day 1 done....the hardest part is that first step to do it lol during the run my legs were like lead but when i finished it was my lungs that hurt but felt ok when running!.....any tips on how to breath properly? My main problem is i live on the top of a hill so its great starting off but a killer coming back up. I'd like to say thanks OP for all your encouragement you give to everyone" I’m by no means an expert but the way I breathe is breathe in for 3 steps exhale for 2 Try breathing throught your nose and breathe deep from your diaphragm xx | |||
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"I’m starting on Sunday with a 30 jog around my local park. I’ll report back." 30 seconds? Minutes? Miles? Whatever it is, go for it! Report back x | |||
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"Bit late to the party. Finally found a day with no excuses. First run done
The cool glasses are a lie, I’m a little unfit "Nice one - welcome and well done!!! I think the hardest thing it starting - you've done that! You star | |||
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"Week 1, day 1 done....the hardest part is that first step to do it lol during the run my legs were like lead but when i finished it was my lungs that hurt but felt ok when running!.....any tips on how to breath properly? My main problem is i live on the top of a hill so its great starting off but a killer coming back up. I'd like to say thanks OP for all your encouragement you give to everyone I’m by no means an expert but the way I breathe is breathe in for 3 steps exhale for 2 Try breathing throught your nose and breathe deep from your diaphragm xx" Your damn right that the hardest step is the one out of your front door! Once you've done that one, the rest is just left right repeat
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"AN just cost it’s the weekend tomorrow no slacking on the healthy living and jogging. Definitely harder on the weekends though. I find work gives me routine.
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"I’m starting on Sunday with a 30 jog around my local park. I’ll report back. 30 seconds? Minutes? Miles? Whatever it is, go for it! Report back x"Hahah “minute” | |||
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"Week 1, day 1 done....the hardest part is that first step to do it lol during the run my legs were like lead but when i finished it was my lungs that hurt but felt ok when running!.....any tips on how to breath properly? My main problem is i live on the top of a hill so its great starting off but a killer coming back up. I'd like to say thanks OP for all your encouragement you give to everyone" That's brilliant - you're right - you've started now. You're no longer on of Them (the Couch people), you're one of Us (The Crap Runners!). (And you're welcome - thanks for saying that.) Keep us updated on your progress! | |||
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"Week 1, day 1 done....the hardest part is that first step to do it lol during the run my legs were like lead but when i finished it was my lungs that hurt but felt ok when running!.....any tips on how to breath properly? My main problem is i live on the top of a hill so its great starting off but a killer coming back up. I'd like to say thanks OP for all your encouragement you give to everyone I’m by no means an expert but the way I breathe is breathe in for 3 steps exhale for 2 Try breathing throught your nose and breathe deep from your diaphragm xx" Ok - that's useful - I just gasp and splutter and occasionally make involuntary noises (I'm talking about running you bunch of pervs!) | |||
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"Week 1 run 2 done in the rain and mud!!!! A little easier than run 1 Sunday for my final run of the week. Next week, I think I have it easier as I am away working so will be in the hotel gym rather than over the chillern hills!!!" You're amazing if you're learning where there are hills. Here is East Anglia we have no hills so it's an easier ride. Good luck for Sunday - report back! | |||
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"Thanks!! No real choice but up to the top of the hill as. Y warm up then along the top Strangely not looking forward to the gym. To many people in Lycra for me!! But will do it to keep out of the hotel bar as well!!! Dry January too!!!" Don’t let the Lycra people scare you. I went to my first martial art class wearing a bright yellow t shirt with a massive pink monster on the front. The rest of the class were all wearing black. They looked like ninjas. I looked like a children’s tv presenter. | |||
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" I just gasp and splutter and occasionally make involuntary noises (I'm talking about running you bunch of pervs!) " I’m gasping and spluttering with a cough and cold today...so week 1 run 3 postponed until I feel better. I’d rather be making involuntary noises with Bitch
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"Thanks!! No real choice but up to the top of the hill as. Y warm up then along the top Strangely not looking forward to the gym. To many people in Lycra for me!! But will do it to keep out of the hotel bar as well!!! Dry January too!!! Don’t let the Lycra people scare you. I went to my first martial art class wearing a bright yellow t shirt with a massive pink monster on the front. The rest of the class were all wearing black. They looked like ninjas. I looked like a children’s tv presenter. " Lol too funny | |||
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"I’ve just done the first of my Week 2 runs. I run in the evening during the week and I looked up how long I should leave between eating and running. There’s one bit of info that says 3 to 4 hours after a main meal or 2 to 3 hours after a light meal and then everybody on forums just repeats this. I kept searching until I found an opinion I wanted and eventually someone said to give it a try and see how you get on. I left an hour between eating tonight and running and it was ok. I mean it was really tough but no worse than when I’ve run during the day." Depends how much you eat, and also on the individual and the exertion level of the run. Harder the run, bigger break you need. Experiment and see what works for you. | |||
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"Forgot to add, my sports bra makes me look like madonna with the pointy boobies! I don't remember them being that perky! "How can you forget to add that? It's the most important part | |||
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"Forgot to add, my sports bra makes me look like madonna with the pointy boobies! I don't remember them being that perky! "I have to bounce, even the biggest sports bra I could find, doesn't fit, maybe 1 day | |||
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"Doing my 5 run today on the treadmill it’s bloody freezing today going to do some weights then the run "5th^^ | |||
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"Week one, run 3 completed
Just wish my app had a temperature gauge saying 'it's bloody freezing don't do it!!!'
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"My app doesn't give me distance I'm just doing what it tells me (I'm a good girl). Does anyone have an app that's free that will give you the distance? I think it may cause me more pain running if I have to pay for it too! I have an s7 so I'm on play store currently using c25k by Zenlabs thanks x " I use MapMyRun on the App Store but it doesn’t tell you what to do when (I’m making that bit up based on experience). It is free though. | |||
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"My app doesn't give me distance I'm just doing what it tells me (I'm a good girl). Does anyone have an app that's free that will give you the distance? I think it may cause me more pain running if I have to pay for it too! I have an s7 so I'm on play store currently using c25k by Zenlabs thanks x " I use starva it's very Good, tracks your distance and tells you calories burned, you can even link up with friends and try beat their times | |||
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"Thank you the first bit is free where it tells you when to run when to walk. But you have to upgrade if you want the distance. Might see if I can use them together." Yw - you could just work out what the session is “supposed to be” and monitor the times yourself...it’s only a rough plan anyway...and doing something not nothing is the idea generally (just not too much of the something!) | |||
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"I’ve just done the first of my Week 2 runs. I run in the evening during the week and I looked up how long I should leave between eating and running. There’s one bit of info that says 3 to 4 hours after a main meal or 2 to 3 hours after a light meal and then everybody on forums just repeats this. I kept searching until I found an opinion I wanted and eventually someone said to give it a try and see how you get on. I left an hour between eating tonight and running and it was ok. I mean it was really tough but no worse than when I’ve run during the day." Really well done getting onto week two. That's really impressive. I prefer to run in the morning and I don't eat beforehand. | |||
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"My app doesn't give me distance I'm just doing what it tells me (I'm a good girl). Does anyone have an app that's free that will give you the distance? I think it may cause me more pain running if I have to pay for it too! I have an s7 so I'm on play store currently using c25k by Zenlabs thanks x I use starva it's very Good, tracks your distance and tells you calories burned, you can even link up with friends and try beat their times" If it’s not on strava, it doesn’t count | |||
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"2nd run done. 2 miles in 20 minutes dead. Next week is going to be a difficult one. Long days with long commute. There is a treadmill there if I have time but the shower is in un heated building if it works..." Unheated shower??? No level of fitness is worth enduring that nightmare! Just remain sweaty. | |||
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"Week one, run 3 completed
Just wish my app had a temperature gauge saying 'it's bloody freezing don't do it!!!'
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"Doing my 5 run today on the treadmill it’s bloody freezing today going to do some weights then the run "Weights and running! Make sure you do crap weight-lifting. We don't want any level of competence sneaking in to the Crap Runners' Club. | |||
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Just wish my app had a temperature gauge saying 'it's bloody freezing don't do it!!!'
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"I've been up for 4 hours, I really need to stop faffing and get out and run!" *Sergeant Major Voice* - Right you lazy bugger - get out there and run! Now drop and give me 20. | |||
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"I've been up for 4 hours, I really need to stop faffing and get out and run!" Yes, go for it! I was once told that the worst part of exercise isn't doing it, but the 5 minutes before you start | |||
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"I've been up for 4 hours, I really need to stop faffing and get out and run! Yes, go for it! I was once told that the worst part of exercise isn't doing it, but the 5 minutes before you start" That's true - you're all wise like Buddha innit? | |||
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"I've been up for 4 hours, I really need to stop faffing and get out and run! *Sergeant Major Voice* - Right you lazy bugger - get out there and run! Now drop and give me 20. Yes ma'am!!" I expect a report back by 10.45. | |||
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"I’m not following any programme but doing something similar to what people are posting...power walk as a warm-up (5 mins first run, 4 mins second run, 3 mins third run) then 2 mins run, 2 mins walk until a gentle walk as a cool down at the end." It's possible to run for 5 minutes? Surely that's impossible? | |||
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"Week 1 complete! Run 3 was with a head cold (another mantra is head colds are fine to exercise with, but don’t exercise with chesty colds or fevers). Actually I felt a lot better after the run than before it so that’s fab. I’m not following any programme but doing something similar to what people are posting...power walk as a warm-up (5 mins first run, 4 mins second run, 3 mins third run) then 2 mins run, 2 mins walk until a gentle walk as a cool down at the end. Stretches? Definitely not before on cold muscles but some gentle loosening exercises help. Afterwards, safe static stretching (there should be lots of advice online somewhere if you want to do this, I’ll try to find some later and post it). Week 2 for me will start on Mon or possibly Tue depending on work, and I’m aiming to extend the run phase to 2-3 minutes and have 1-2 mins walk phases. For me this is dependent on terrain (uphill will be shorter runs)...I’ve never used a heart-rate monitor but use “perceived effort”, so when I’m running out of puff I know I’m working harder and this is when I’m planning to stop and walk to recover. Well done everybody, whatever your progress it’s better than doing nothing! And as an added bonus, combined with no alcohol and sensible eating...2lbs lost...those moobs are GOING!
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"I’m not following any programme but doing something similar to what people are posting...power walk as a warm-up (5 mins first run, 4 mins second run, 3 mins third run) then 2 mins run, 2 mins walk until a gentle walk as a cool down at the end. It's possible to run for 5 minutes? Surely that's impossible?"I think they do that at the Olympics - but it's not for mortals. | |||
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"That's true - you're all wise like Buddha innit? We share a similar physique "Soon you'll be more like... erm... trying to think of a sexy god... a really ripped Jesus? | |||
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"That's true - you're all wise like Buddha innit? We share a similar physique
Soon you'll be more like... erm... trying to think of a sexy god... a really ripped Jesus?"Not something I thought I would read on fab, trying to think of a sexy God lol How about Thor? | |||
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