FabSwingers.com forum: C25K

By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

We'll just went out on my first couch to 5k session!! Only managed to do 4 and a half of the run sections this time but it will get better I'm sure

Right now my left ankle hurts and my right knee and hip

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

How's the sofa?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"How's the sofa?"

Errrrr.......comfy????

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How's the sofa?"

Sofa so good

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

Was this on a Wii fit?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Was this on a Wii fit?"

nope, round the local park listening to a pod cast that tells you when to run and when to walk etc

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"Was this on a Wii fit?

nope, round the local park listening to a pod cast that tells you when to run and when to walk etc"

And when to jump over dog poo hopefully....

I hope you get better, put an ice pack on and put your feet up to reduce any swelling and watch 'Chariots of Fire' or something.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well done! Hope your dad is going to cook something nice for you today.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How's the sofa?"

Lol evie look at ur original post!!

Well done 4.5miles is great.

It does get easier, just keep pushing yourself (within reason)

Hope the aching is better tomorrow

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By *oe_Steve_NWestCouple
over a year ago

Bolton

"We'll just went out on my first couch to 5k session!! Only managed to do 4 and a half of the run sections this time but it will get better I'm sure

Right now my left ankle hurts and my right knee and hip

Thats a good distance for your first run - keep up the good work! Z

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

oh....sorry for the confusion, i havent run 4.5k. i would be dead if i did!

its a programme of staged interval runs. this week yo walk or 5 mins to warm up then alternate 60 secs of running and 90 secs of walking 6 times and then another 5 min walk to warm down.

doesnt sound so impressive now does it

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I thought you'd run 4.5k.....

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By *oe_Steve_NWestCouple
over a year ago

Bolton

"oh....sorry for the confusion, i havent run 4.5k. i would be dead if i did!

its a programme of staged interval runs. this week yo walk or 5 mins to warm up then alternate 60 secs of running and 90 secs of walking 6 times and then another 5 min walk to warm down.

doesnt sound so impressive now does it

yes it does - interval training is the best way to burn calories and build up your fitness - it's a sensible way to start. Z

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"oh....sorry for the confusion, i havent run 4.5k. i would be dead if i did!

its a programme of staged interval runs. this week yo walk or 5 mins to warm up then alternate 60 secs of running and 90 secs of walking 6 times and then another 5 min walk to warm down.

doesnt sound so impressive now does it

Well it's 100% more than I can do so I'm impressed! You go girl!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"oh....sorry for the confusion, i havent run 4.5k. i would be dead if i did!

its a programme of staged interval runs. this week yo walk or 5 mins to warm up then alternate 60 secs of running and 90 secs of walking 6 times and then another 5 min walk to warm down.

doesnt sound so impressive now does it

Don't knock yourself down!

It is a significant achievement for YOU, so you should be proud of yourself!!!

For my first outing on the bike this year, I did 1.5miles on a dirt track in half an hour.

My boss and colleagues took the piss when I told them.

Was I bothered? Not a bit, as I knew I did well for my limited abilities, and that's what matters!

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Well done. It's a change your body will get better at handling.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You should be really proud of yourself Evie! Congratulations!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"You should be really proud of yourself Evie! Congratulations!!!! "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hey sexy well done. Its a great start. Soon we can go running together. When I first started I could barely run, as it didn't motivate me. But now I can do longer distances, and you'll be able to too.

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By *pecifically1Woman
over a year ago

Hull

"oh....sorry for the confusion, i havent run 4.5k. i would be dead if i did!

its a programme of staged interval runs. this week yo walk or 5 mins to warm up then alternate 60 secs of running and 90 secs of walking 6 times and then another 5 min walk to warm down.

doesnt sound so impressive now does it

Yes it does! Well done you!!

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

I couldn't run to the end of my street without keeling over a few years back. I did couch to 5k and then up to 10k!! Took a while but the first time you do it the sense of achievement is amazing!!

I'm horribly unfit again now and would love to get back into it again. X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well done sweetie xxxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well done Evie

C25K is a great program to work with

Have a look at the Adidas MiCoach app too ...

It's got a great set of workouts from absolute beginner to marathon runners - I swear by it, and sometimes at it too

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Well done Evie

C25K is a great program to work with

Have a look at the Adidas MiCoach app too ...

It's got a great set of workouts from absolute beginner to marathon runners - I swear by it, and sometimes at it too

i did call the lady on the podcast a naughty name or two

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well done Evie

C25K is a great program to work with

Have a look at the Adidas MiCoach app too ...

i did call the lady on the podcast a naughty name or two

I've got jess ennis as my coaching voice - I could never swear at her

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

We'll today I DID do 4.7k, only I did it walking

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over a year ago

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Really fantastic Evie xxx

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Aaaaanndddd......shaved 3mins off my previous time

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I've just looked at the training plan.

Seems a bit sudden for sofa spuds....

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

boom!!!!

3rd session today and i managed to run through all 8 x 60 seconds without feinting or vomitting

this is a MASSIVE achievement for me!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"boom!!!!

3rd session today and i managed to run through all 8 x 60 seconds without feinting or vomitting

this is a MASSIVE achievement for me!"

Well done you must feel great wish I could get motivated

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

you've done incredibly well to make the decision to get in shape and start to do so. no matter how slow you go, remember you're still lapping the lazy fuckers on the couch

keep us up to date with your progress

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

Me and the Mrs have just completed day 2 week 4!

well done!

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

"oh....sorry for the confusion, i havent run 4.5k. i would be dead if i did!

its a programme of staged interval runs. this week yo walk or 5 mins to warm up then alternate 60 secs of running and 90 secs of walking 6 times and then another 5 min walk to warm down.

doesnt sound so impressive now does it

You are miles ahead of the couch potatoes, no one expects you to be keeping up with Mo Farah just yet.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Running is not good for your legs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We'll just went out on my first couch to 5k session!! Only managed to do 4 and a half of the run sections this time but it will get better I'm sure

Right now my left ankle hurts and my right knee and hip

Well done!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Running is not good for your legs

yes it is

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By *alking DisasterWoman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Me and the Mrs have just completed day 2 week 4!

well done! "

Well done!

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By *alking DisasterWoman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"We'll just went out on my first couch to 5k session!! Only managed to do 4 and a half of the run sections this time but it will get better I'm sure

Right now my left ankle hurts and my right knee and hip

I see this post is from a year ago. Are you still running?

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By *rank n BettyCouple
over a year ago

Not meeting

I’ve signed up to a running group - starting with C25K. 1st session on Monday. I’m so unfit so fingers crossed

B x

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"I’ve signed up to a running group - starting with C25K. 1st session on Monday. I’m so unfit so fingers crossed

B x"

Best of luck! Never forget the couch is the silent killer in your home. Get out and run!

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Im glad someone brought this thread up. Look how far youve come since that first day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’ve signed up to a running group - starting with C25K. 1st session on Monday. I’m so unfit so fingers crossed

B x"

Fantastic, good luck!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve just finished the programme and was really surprised how effective it was. Running for even 10 minutes at a time seemed pretty unlikely when I started, but here I am. I’d recommend it to anybody.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Running is bad for your legs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Running is bad for your legs "

That’s just an old wive’s tale. It is actually good for your legs (make sure you buy the correct running shoes for your physique, running style, distance, terrain, etc.)

And runners tend to live about 3yrs longer than non-runners too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We'll just went out on my first couch to 5k session!! Only managed to do 4 and a half of the run sections this time but it will get better I'm sure

Right now my left ankle hurts and my right knee and hip

Cool story bro.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Running is bad for your legs "

It is if you go straight in without building up. It's proven to strengthen bones and ligaments from what I read.

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By *ornLordMan
over a year ago

Wiltshire and London

An old football injury means impact sports have been ruled out for me - football, cricket etc. The upside is that I can’t run at any great speed for any length of time, and why else would you want to run?

However, cycling is very much in, and it’s a darn sight more fun!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’ve signed up to a running group - starting with C25K. 1st session on Monday. I’m so unfit so fingers crossed

B x"

There is a thread https://m.fabswingers.com/forum/lounge/801761 come and join us, we're the fab crap runners, some of us started the c25k in January, some are still joining and some are proper runners, we all help each other along with hints and tips or just encouragement, everyone is great

I've slipped back onto the couch as i found it hard going in the heat but I'm going to get back again

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By *rank n BettyCouple
over a year ago

Not meeting

"I’ve signed up to a running group - starting with C25K. 1st session on Monday. I’m so unfit so fingers crossed

B x

I've slipped back onto the couch as i found it hard going in the heat but I'm going to get back again"

I’m that crap I actually posted on the original thread

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’ve signed up to a running group - starting with C25K. 1st session on Monday. I’m so unfit so fingers crossed

B x

I've slipped back onto the couch as i found it hard going in the heat but I'm going to get back again

I’m that crap I actually posted on the original thread

As long as you found the thread

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Starting this tomorrow. Got knackered feet, ankles, hips....

Gonna die

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Starting this tomorrow. Got knackered feet, ankles, hips....

Gonna die"

Just take it steady and if you can't manage jogging then turn it into a fast walk, as long as your heart is pounding and it doesn't hurt then that's a step in the right direction

good luck and enjoy

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By *irth.Minge.FireMan
over a year ago

Seen in far off places

You can forget your 5k, I once performed a rather impressive sofa to Marathon...

I've never truly understood why they subsequently rebranded to a Snickers

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By *ndyBristolMan
over a year ago

Keynsham

I've just started this programme this week but I have changed it a little as I get a sore kneee when trying to run.

I do the walk with my bike, jog for a minute then cycle for a couple of mins etc. I find cycling easier on the knee. I ended up doing 25 mins exercise today in one session.

I am lucky that I have an area nearby where it is possible to cycle and jog away from traffic.

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"I've just started this programme this week but I have changed it a little as I get a sore kneee when trying to run.

I do the walk with my bike, jog for a minute then cycle for a couple of mins etc. I find cycling easier on the knee. I ended up doing 25 mins exercise today in one session.

I am lucky that I have an area nearby where it is possible to cycle and jog away from traffic.

Nice one!

If you green arrow my profile ^^ you’ll see the forum runners thread, that’s where we tend to gather for support

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