thread: New Couch to 5km challenge - I'm doing it! Anyone else want to give it a go?

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  1. #1
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    I did my first jog last night!!

    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!

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    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.

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    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

    Happy running ladies

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    sushee I hope your knee problem isnt serious, mine have always clicked lol

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    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.

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    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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    Hey Laranna, Make sure you wear good cushioned shoes and stretch well. I used to get really sore knees and avoided running as I wouldnt then be able to bend my knees with my body weight. But this time I got proper shoes and am careful to warm up well and it hasn't been happening. HTH