Couch to 5K buddies?

woohoo... just did day 1 of week 2. i did an extra week of week 1 coz i was scared of week 2.
it really wasn't that bad though. i handled it pretty well and kinda enjoyed it more.
i went to a different place to run today as i am struggling with the hill i have had to run up before. so now i run on flat ground and its heaps better.
i need to get some new shoes though. mine are very very old. went looking today but didn't really find anything that feels good.
my feet roll in heaps and are also very flat and skinny.. great combo (not)

well happy running lovely ladies.

Way to go lulliloo. I absolutely recommend good runners. Makes world of difference. I too need to find flatter area.

Enjoy 3.2 tomorrow Raupe.

I went for walk this arvo. But I can't run. I kept trying but my knees just won't allow it, the pain makes them buckle. So I've booked physio for Thursday (earliest could get in) to find out what is happening and look into orthotics. I'm enjoying running so much it really deflates me not being able to.

Well I had planned to start, but being sick kinda threw that out the window! About to join a gym, and while I plan to mainly do classes, I'm going to do c25k on the treadmill. I think I'll be less self conscious doing that for the moment cause rather than increasing my speed, I can just increase the resistance while I walk at the same pace.

Really looking forward to starting. A few years ago I was working with a PT and I did 5km alternating between running for 250m and walking for 250m straight off the bat. Was bloody hard but had that amazing tired feeling after. Can't wait to feel that again.

Hey guys, I am up to day 2 of week one tomorrow! Did day one on a whim on Sunday, really enjoyed it. I've never gotten past week 3 in the past...

Being on week 4 appletree ;) good on you for starting.
Miss Dee, it is so tough to start especially when life throws hurdles. Enjoy the happy exercise endorphins.

I'm struggling with knee so again just walked fast for almost 5km. Just to keep my routine of getting out the door.

Finished week 3!! Off to start week 4 today. I'm *really* scared!! Somebody ssaaaavvvveee meeee!!!! :rofl:

yay raupe....i'm starting week 1 again, with the hrs dh has been working been hard getting out with 2 kids

i did day 3 week 2 today... im so sore though..
i got new shoes and a new sports bra. the shoes are supposed to simulate bare foot running and the guy did tell me i would be sore for about the 1st week of wearing them.
:(
great work raupe on getting to week 4..

Thanks! I did somehow manage to survive :lol:

Lulliloo, those shoes sound interesting!

Iona, as long as you keep active, that's all that matters!

Appletree, yay! You go girl! nice to see you again! ;)

Huntermum, how are you managing in week 4? Are you running again?

You are doing amazing Raupe. Congrats!

Lulliloo. Yaaay for new shoes, hope your body adjusts quickly.

I've been not doing the programs, just feels like the world is against me. Knees, ankles, chest infections do I just keep moving rather than getting hung up on not doing the program. Had physio on Thursday, got orthotics, physio said I should be swimming or cycling. Will get back on the program soon. Maybe today.

I finally started! W1D1 yesterday! Was on the treadmill at the gym and just increased the incline rather than the speed which seemed to do the job. Going to try and increase the incline more as I go so I keep pushing myself. Felt good to finally get going!

great job miss dee. it does feel good to be moving doesn't it.

i find it very therapeutic when im jogging. i dont' think about my worries or dinner or dh... nothing.
i did an extra day of week 2 today. so day 4 week 2. lol. i might start week 3 on tuesday.
my knees have been really sore. only when im jogging though. all through the fronts of them. mmmm not liking it.

i really look forward to my runs now. i like the challenge and know that i will do it.
go us!!!!!

Woohoo lulliloo and miss dee!! How good is it to feel free and active :)

Lulliloo is it under neath your knee cap? To the outer side? If so I had that. Physio said it is an insertion point for lot of leg muscles. So make sure you are stretching lots before and after. Try some ice after run and heat before bed. But I'm no doctor!!

I didnt follow the program again today. But I did 9km again. Probably 2/3 walking and 1/3 running. Tough to get in a rhythm with the pram. But loving that it's not my cardio that stops me running but my legs too weak.

Here's to another week passing being active. They say 21 days to form a habit so I think we've done that girls!!!

Well done to all you ladies who have continued with the program - I wish so much I could've continued too. Anyway, my knees have recovered fairly well and I am back to walking again. New pair of sneakers have helped as well.

Keep it up ladies!

I am back!!!!!! Well actually, never posted in this thread, just the other C25K one but I need to get back into it desperately and now that the days are longer I have no excuse!! (I won't run in the dark - big sook!)

I am dropping off the kids later today at my mums and will be heading out - my fitness is ok at the moment even with a big fat slack break in there so will pick it up at W3D1!!

Good luck everyone - all doing so well and Ausgirl, even walking regularly means you are lapping everyone still on the couch hun! :)

Welcome back ausgirl! How are you traveling?

Tanstar, how did you go with w3d1?

I've had 2 days off just feeling really fatigued. I joined contours woman's circuit gym on Tuesday on a 6wk christmas plan. Heading back tomorrow. Also have my regular gym orientation of weights and a program being done. Trying to build some muscle tone and loose some weight.

hows everyone going???
are we all still doing it.

i am. today i did day1 week 3. but in saying that i did 2 lots of week 1 and 2 lots of week 2 so i have been doing it for almost 5 weeks now.
my knees are soooo much better. i just wear support on 1 now so not too bad.
i love this running. its so freeing.

:hello:

Yep, still doing it! Just finished my first run of week 5 yesterday. It IS freeing! :D

How's everyone else?