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Ok, so the following people are 'in'
chody47 - Started 3/10/11
Ausgirl - Started 4/10/11 (and survived :))
FabFiona - Started 5/10/11
Kelebek - Started 5/10/11
Ash - Will start 5/10/11
MamaPan - Will start 5/10/11
Shan23 - Will start 5/10/11
Zap - Will start by 5/10/11
Hunter Mum - Will start week
doubletrouble -
kimmi -
Let us all know how you go.
Ausgirl - Good luck for your run this afternoon!!!
I love the accountability! Have to go now!!
Ausgirl - let us know how you go. Good luck.
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I am in!!!!! Once I am over feeling like absolute death from AF, I was so so unwell over the weekend & yesterday from it. Today I am feeling better, so may get out there this arvo when DP is home on break. But gimme a start day of the 5th (tomorrow) jic lol.
Chody (so weird calling you that again LOL), what did you use to time your intervals?
Shan - I'll add you to the list when I'm back on my comp. To time I have a pedometer on my phone (footsteps) that I'm using to keep track of my 10000 steps each day and I used the timer on that.
Awesome thanks hun! I just downloaded the c25k lite android app, think I will go better not having to remind myself to look at a timer & having something telling me when to change pace lol
Just downloaded the app! Will start tonight or tomorrow.
Me too! me too! Just the extra kick in the pants I needed to start. Im really unfit so may stay on each week for 2 weeks :lol:
Ok, so I just updated the list above to include our new group members.
Shan - I hope the app works for you! I personally like looking at the timer. For me it works cause I know how long I have left to run, rather than just wondering how much longer there is to go and assuming I wont make it and therefore giving up.
Zap and doubletrouble - Welcome! I hope you enjoy your first sessions :)
I had to work late BUT I am still going to go - in about 5 mins!
Okay, I am back and alive! It wasn't that bad really - but my legs feel a bit like jelly and what are those starry things appearing before my eyes right now hahah! But I did it!!! Yay for me!!!
Yay Ausgirl! That's fantastic! It's a great feeling to have completed it hey! I think that once you get going and can stay mentally tough it's not so bad. I'm planning on attempting the second session tomorrow....
Just wanted to add - for someone who thought they couldn't run more than a couple of hundred meters yesterday you should be sooooo proud!!
I know! I was actually no so badly out of breath, but my legs were hurting! And (I ran down a sort of out of the way road near me so no one could see me) when I was halfway and time to turn around, I realised it was uphill for the way back!
Hi ladies! I would love to join you too. I completed the program a few years ago but have let myself get SO unfit again - I've got the iPhone app and will do my first run tonight. I have treadmill so I'll use that - it's been begging me for some attention for months now!!
Yay!! I can't wait!!
Yay ash! Another one on board! I'll add you to the list later.
Good luck for everyone starting today! Let us know how you all go! I plan on doing my second run layer but I have to wait for DH to get home to watch DD. I don't fancy running with a pram lol!
Ausgirl - congrats. The first step is the hardest. Ill think of you tonight as my legs turn to jelly too!!
so I wanted I have started these things a few times but never really got very far and wanted to do the first run to make sure I was really committed and guess what???? I survived the first session :D :leap: so count me in girls!!
Well done ausgirl especially with the hill on the way back.
I have downloaded a 5kfree app for my ipod touch (it has the first 4 sessions free and have to pay to upgrade but figured this is a good way to test the waters so to speak) I liked that I could play my music and it interupted the music to tell me to walk/run. I did have a run in with a magpie.... how is everyone else feeling about the maggies? thinking I am going to have to resort to an ice-cream helmet!! legs are a little like jelly but I am actually looking forward to the next session lol
I do have another question... I have just finished AF (which is another good reason to start now) and do worry how I will keep running through AF as it is quite painful... anyone else have any ideas? I really do wonder how people exersice run when she visits? lucky for me the painful part is usually only 4 days or so.... do I just take them off?
How is everyone else going?
Kelebek - yay for joining! I'm not sure about exercising during AF but I don't see why it would be a problem to have a few days off...
AFM - I just completed day 2 :) I found it hard today as it had been raining today meaning that the oval I ran around was saturated. As a result my shoes and socks were saturated a few mins into it which didn't make for very comfortable running but I was determined. On a good note I completed 6 laps today - an extra half a lap from the other day :)
I just got back from Day 1. Wow, am I unfit!!!
About half way through I was feeling pretty shattered and not sure I would be able to make it. However I jogged in each bit and I walked in each bit where appropriate. By the end of each walk I managed to get my breath back enough for the next run.
I'm not sure I love the app I've downloaded (C25K) as the voice just says 'run' and 'walk'. Another one I used ages ago was a bit more motivational in telling you how long left, keep it up etc.
Which ones are others using?
I'm so glad I've started. The first time is such a psychological barrier.
I'll do Day 2 on Friday night.
Good luck everyone!!!