I'm sorry to report that I'm having to temporarily stop my participation in this challenge.
I have a knee that's showing signs of arthritis, but since losing 23kgs, it's stopped hurting me. I can cycle without any pain at all, so I thought running would be okay too.
Except since I've started running, I've developed a 'clicking' sound in that knee, not just when running but when doing simple things like driving or climbing stairs. It doesn't really hurt but I think I should get it checked out, as I don't want to be doing any damage, especially as the program gets more challenging as the weeks pass. So for now, I'm going to give up running.
I'll still be cycling though, so am not giving up exercise, as such. Just running, for now.
I alternated between walking and jogging - not strictly to the C25k plan though. I would jog between lamp posts and then walk between the next and so on. It was EXHILERATING!!! I really enjoyed jogging and felt fantastic for it. A bit sore today but this is the next natural step for me. My 5km walks aren't as challenging as they once were.
I cannot wait to get back out there tonight and push myself a bit harder!
Oh Sushee, that's not good. I hope it's nothing serious. Thank you for encouraging us to start this challenge
Amy - well done on getting out! Have you downloaded the podcasts? They tell you when to walk and when to run and the music tempo is set to whether you are running or walking at the time. It's great!
Well, I've been at a funeral most of the day so I hope to get my run in very soon after I feed DS and put dinner on. I'll be doing the first session of Week 2.
Ladies, do you mind if I join you? I am up to the second session on week 2 (early days yet), but have increasecd the total time of running to 30 minutes (instead of 20 mins), just so I get that little bit extra .
I have been talked into traning for a half marathon later this year by some friends so I really need to pick up the pace (not to mention loose the last 5 kilos to be back to pre-pregnancy weight but would love to loose more ). Looking forward to receiving and dishing out 'exercise' vibes
Really Sararose? Maybe it's nothing after all then. I hope so!
My brother suggested that I start taking glucosamine. He has the same problem, he reckons, and the supplement helped him heaps. So I'm getting some this weekend, and hopefully it will help.
Yay! I've just finished Week 2 I feel stuffed but great. My knees are a little sore though. Anyone got any ideas on how to overcome that?
It was a hard run this morning. I felt tired and my body felt heavy. After the first run I thought I wasn't going to be able to finish it, but I did and I'm so glad I did! I kept picturing myself coming on here and saying "YAY! I finished Week 2!!" and that got me through it.
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