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Now's the time to take that first step. Download a "Couch to 5k" app and get out there. This club is for all of us who are overweight, uncoordinated, unfit, hopeless at sport and, crucially, absolutely convinced that we'll never, ever be able to run 5k without dying.
If you're crap, you're welcome, and the crapper you are, the more welcome you are!
Please post on this thread to let us know how you get on with this week's Couch to 5k runs.
It doesn't matter if you find it hard - that's fine. It doesn't matter if you feel daft. It doesn't matter if you need to repeat a run or if life gets in the way a little, or if you fall behind a bit, just stick with us and keep posting. We'll all support each other and laugh when things go wrong and, with every step we take, we'll be a little bit healthier.
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EXPLANATION:
If you're unsure what it's all about, the old thread explains (linked to below) but, in short, from 1st January, we're all going work through "Couch to 5k" (C25K) which is a nine-week running programme for absolute beginners, available on various free phone apps (I'm using Get Running). We're all expecting to be utterly crap at it but we're doing it anyway - yay us!
Old thread: https://m.fabswingers.com/forum/lounge/711745
New members are still very welcome - post on this thread and I'll add you to the list next week.
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INTRODUCING OUR WONDERFUL, GORGEOUS, SOON-TO-BE-FITTER-AND-EVEN-MORE-FABULOUS CRAP RUNNERS:
69!gent - Cambridge M
Adam 1971 - Bedford M - Done week one run one and didn't die!
Angiebu - Cannock Couple - Running normally hurts!
Angiechesh - Crewe F - Previously downloaded the app but didn't start
bigcock 92 - Kidderminster M - Already started
BigJandTheBlonde - Horley Couple - Loves the gym but going on holiday with running app
Bitch_and_Twat - Bedford M - previously run a lot but out of shape
BlkDomWhtSubBiCple - F
Blue Narwhal - M - wants to get running again
Blue Wonder - Sale M - App downloaded. Trainers dusted.
Blue_Mickey - M - Needs crowbar to get off the sofa
BlueMeanie42 - Wareham/Poole/Dorchester M - Regular runner 5k, 10k
bobtheredelephant - Long Eaton M - Months since he ran
BoPeep1 - North Staffordshire F - Walking the programme with the dog
DaisyDD - Kendal F - Needs to get back into shape
exciter7169 - Midlands M - Feels like a dick running about!
FallenMadonna - Maidstone F
Firestorm 500 - Coventry Couple - Planning a new him.
For Your Eyes Only! - Preston F - Started previously but stopped at week seven.
Frank n Betty - F - V unfit. Practising in Scotland.
Fred_n_Ginger30 - South Glos F - Put on weight. Hated Cross country.
friskynrisky - Essex Couple - Starting after finishing Toblerone.
Godzilla84 - North West M - Training for Liverpool spring 10k.
Granny-Crumpet - Merseyside F - Damaged knee. Might need CPR!
Hettsmanson - Stevenage M - Wants to change current routine.
Hot Mumma and Bigmanuk69 - High Wycombe F - Wants to lose weight and tone up. Will be cycling not running.
jackspop - Gosport M
James3rd - Blackpool M - Very crap!
Just normal people - M - Doing couch to 10k.
kinkymishief - Manchester F - Wants to get fit and lose weight.
Lets go on a adventure - Harrow M - Needs to get fit again.
Lookingforlust - Peterborough M - Doing in on a treadmill.
LoubyLover - East Yorks F - Was thinking of doing this so the thread is ideal.
lucylockett1966 - Thornaby F - Get fit for the new her. Can't run at all.
Makenchi - Ashvale M - Wants to get back on form.
Merry_KissMac - Berkshire F - Needs to move more.
Messagethisbloke - Reading M - Doing this and dry January.
Mickey and Minnie - Bath M - Previously got to 11k. Now unfit. First run done!
Micky-disco - Oxford M - Wants to do a run for Alzheimer's for his mum who is ill. Done second run!
Miles Away Girl - F - Can't run around the sofa! Done first run! Looked like an idiot!
Miss Innocent - Reading F - Prefers swimming but local pool is crap.
missdoris - London F - Doing this and the gym.
Morpork Watch - Worcester M - Feeling fat and unfit. Body of a god... Buddha!
MrsTrellis - East Anglia F - Started this thread and now has to actually do some bloody running...
nandtfunfunfun - Luton Couple - Nick running. Previously got to week 4. Has a dog who will join in.
NaughtySx - Wigan TV/TS - Treadmill runner.
Nick007 - Sandy M - Done it before.
northerndels1000 - Leeds F - Never run in her life. Doing coast to coast next year. Starting on 6th.
NSAchick - Edinburgh F - Weighing up possibility of total humiliation and failure!
_udistnorthants - Desborough M - Getting beach-ready!
Oleyxxx - Southampton/London M
Oreo100 - Nottingham M
Polarbear73 - Leeds M - New running shoes.
Redangel_2013 - Southend F - Aiming for a marathon.
SantaandtheGeekyElf - Couple - Wants to walk to work.
signorina - Chester F - went to mini-triathalon training once.
Sin-derella - Couple - Hasn't run since the army. Aiming for 2.6 miles.
Smallcock43 - Blackpool M - Does getting the app count as training?!
sonicboomboy - Cambridge M - Allegedly bullied into this.
sparkies - M
_parky4g - Peterborough M - Put on 4kg over Christmas.
StaceyRox - Aberdeen F - Holiday food has gone to her hips.
SteelHeels - F - Walking and fast-walking the programme.
Tightbuttloose - M - Needs motivation to go running.
whiskygirl - Belfast F
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SOME POSSIBLE RUNNERS WHO POSTED ON THE ORIGINAL THREAD AND WERE THINKING ABOUT JOINING:
Licketysplits - F - Healthier than ever but fatter and heavier than ever.
pat-mustard - Suffolk M
Rachel London - Uxbridge TV - Wants local friends to run with. Already runs.
TheGent247 - Mumbles M -Wants to look fit.
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EXPERIENCED RUNNERS WHO ARE HAPPY TO OFFER ADVICE:
Bike Monkey - London M - Experienced runner willing to offer advice.
Bitch_and_Twat - Bedford M - has run marathons.
Man-monkey - Malvern M - Happy to advise.
Mr Alleycat - Brighton M
waverunner - Lincolnshire M - Running and fitness advice.
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OUR EVER-GROWING, CHEERING BAND OF SUPPORTERS:
Lead by our official cheerleader RACHAEL XX, wearing an inappropriate outfit...
Autumn76
Bike Monkey
_lackbird1000
blueeyedboy1212
Erect-Jim
Jayc1290
jdhandy29
KingAl
Lady Lick
Leo Liaisons
littlebeaver
_arathon26
Oral-wan Kenobi
Rachael xx
Serendipity
thegatekeeper
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SITTING ON THE INJURY BENCH:
Evie - Evesham F - Restarting running for first time since August. Kicked a balloon while wearing heels. Possibly broken her foot.
HarryJones1975 - Ely M - been ill but will join us soon.
Twisted999 - M - Injured himself running to his car.
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Best of luck to everyone. The second you get out of that door you can feel proud of yourself because, instead of sitting on the couch you'll be a runner. You bloody super star!
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I’m not the most experienced runner, but I’m happy to help if I can.
The best advice I had was to RUN REALLY SLOWLY.
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"I survived!!!! I’ve done Week One Run One!!!! It was hard but achievable. Now I’m drinking tea which, frankly, is much nicer. But I feel all buzzy and proud of myself. I’m smiling to myself. If you’re hesitating, just do it. I’m properly unfit but I survived. Go for it!!!! " Well done!!! | |||
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"I’ve just come back from my second run of the week. I am dreadfully unfit, even less fit than you are, but I’m running!" You’re fitter than you were two runs ago! Well done! | |||
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"Happy New Year and congratulations on joining the Fab Crap Runners' Club - it's the start of a fitter you.
Now's the time to take that first step. Download a "Couch to 5k" app and get out there. This club is for all of us who are overweight, uncoordinated, unfit, hopeless at sport and, crucially, absolutely convinced that we'll never, ever be able to run 5k without dying.
If you're crap, you're welcome, and the crapper you are, the more welcome you are!
Please post on this thread to let us know how you get on with this week's Couch to 5k runs.
It doesn't matter if you find it hard - that's fine. It doesn't matter if you feel daft. It doesn't matter if you need to repeat a run or if life gets in the way a little, or if you fall behind a bit, just stick with us and keep posting. We'll all support each other and laugh when things go wrong and, with every step we take, we'll be a little bit healthier.
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EXPLANATION:
If you're unsure what it's all about, the old thread explains (linked to below) but, in short, from 1st January, we're all going work through "Couch to 5k" (C25K) which is a nine-week running programme for absolute beginners, available on various free phone apps (I'm using Get Running). We're all expecting to be utterly crap at it but we're doing it anyway - yay us!
Old thread: https://m.fabswingers.com/forum/lounge/711745
New members are still very welcome - post on this thread and I'll add you to the list next week.
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INTRODUCING OUR WONDERFUL, GORGEOUS, SOON-TO-BE-FITTER-AND-EVEN-MORE-FABULOUS CRAP RUNNERS:
69!gent - Cambridge M
Adam 1971 - Bedford M - Done week one run one and didn't die!
Angiebu - Cannock Couple - Running normally hurts!
Angiechesh - Crewe F - Previously downloaded the app but didn't start
bigcock 92 - Kidderminster M - Already started
BigJandTheBlonde - Horley Couple - Loves the gym but going on holiday with running app
Bitch_and_Twat - Bedford M - previously run a lot but out of shape
BlkDomWhtSubBiCple - F
Blue Narwhal - M - wants to get running again
Blue Wonder - Sale M - App downloaded. Trainers dusted.
Blue_Mickey - M - Needs crowbar to get off the sofa
BlueMeanie42 - Wareham/Poole/Dorchester M - Regular runner 5k, 10k
bobtheredelephant - Long Eaton M - Months since he ran
BoPeep1 - North Staffordshire F - Walking the programme with the dog
DaisyDD - Kendal F - Needs to get back into shape
exciter7169 - Midlands M - Feels like a dick running about!
FallenMadonna - Maidstone F
Firestorm 500 - Coventry Couple - Planning a new him.
For Your Eyes Only! - Preston F - Started previously but stopped at week seven.
Frank n Betty - F - V unfit. Practising in Scotland.
Fred_n_Ginger30 - South Glos F - Put on weight. Hated Cross country.
friskynrisky - Essex Couple - Starting after finishing Toblerone.
Godzilla84 - North West M - Training for Liverpool spring 10k.
Granny-Crumpet - Merseyside F - Damaged knee. Might need CPR!
Hettsmanson - Stevenage M - Wants to change current routine.
Hot Mumma and Bigmanuk69 - High Wycombe F - Wants to lose weight and tone up. Will be cycling not running.
jackspop - Gosport M
James3rd - Blackpool M - Very crap!
Just normal people - M - Doing couch to 10k.
kinkymishief - Manchester F - Wants to get fit and lose weight.
Lets go on a adventure - Harrow M - Needs to get fit again.
Lookingforlust - Peterborough M - Doing in on a treadmill.
LoubyLover - East Yorks F - Was thinking of doing this so the thread is ideal.
lucylockett1966 - Thornaby F - Get fit for the new her. Can't run at all.
Makenchi - Ashvale M - Wants to get back on form.
Merry_KissMac - Berkshire F - Needs to move more.
Messagethisbloke - Reading M - Doing this and dry January.
Mickey and Minnie - Bath M - Previously got to 11k. Now unfit. First run done!
Micky-disco - Oxford M - Wants to do a run for Alzheimer's for his mum who is ill. Done second run!
Miles Away Girl - F - Can't run around the sofa! Done first run! Looked like an idiot!
Miss Innocent - Reading F - Prefers swimming but local pool is crap.
missdoris - London F - Doing this and the gym.
Morpork Watch - Worcester M - Feeling fat and unfit. Body of a god... Buddha!
MrsTrellis - East Anglia F - Started this thread and now has to actually do some bloody running...
nandtfunfunfun - Luton Couple - Nick running. Previously got to week 4. Has a dog who will join in.
NaughtySx - Wigan TV/TS - Treadmill runner.
Nick007 - Sandy M - Done it before.
northerndels1000 - Leeds F - Never run in her life. Doing coast to coast next year. Starting on 6th.
NSAchick - Edinburgh F - Weighing up possibility of total humiliation and failure!
_udistnorthants - Desborough M - Getting beach-ready!
Oleyxxx - Southampton/London M
Oreo100 - Nottingham M
Polarbear73 - Leeds M - New running shoes.
Redangel_2013 - Southend F - Aiming for a marathon.
SantaandtheGeekyElf - Couple - Wants to walk to work.
signorina - Chester F - went to mini-triathalon training once.
Sin-derella - Couple - Hasn't run since the army. Aiming for 2.6 miles.
Smallcock43 - Blackpool M - Does getting the app count as training?!
sonicboomboy - Cambridge M - Allegedly bullied into this.
sparkies - M
_parky4g - Peterborough M - Put on 4kg over Christmas.
StaceyRox - Aberdeen F - Holiday food has gone to her hips.
SteelHeels - F - Walking and fast-walking the programme.
Tightbuttloose - M - Needs motivation to go running.
whiskygirl - Belfast F
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SOME POSSIBLE RUNNERS WHO POSTED ON THE ORIGINAL THREAD AND WERE THINKING ABOUT JOINING:
Licketysplits - F - Healthier than ever but fatter and heavier than ever.
pat-mustard - Suffolk M
Rachel London - Uxbridge TV - Wants local friends to run with. Already runs.
TheGent247 - Mumbles M -Wants to look fit.
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EXPERIENCED RUNNERS WHO ARE HAPPY TO OFFER ADVICE:
Bike Monkey - London M - Experienced runner willing to offer advice.
Bitch_and_Twat - Bedford M - has run marathons.
Man-monkey - Malvern M - Happy to advise.
Mr Alleycat - Brighton M
waverunner - Lincolnshire M - Running and fitness advice.
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OUR EVER-GROWING, CHEERING BAND OF SUPPORTERS:
Lead by our official cheerleader RACHAEL XX, wearing an inappropriate outfit...
Autumn76
Bike Monkey
_lackbird1000
blueeyedboy1212
Erect-Jim
Jayc1290
jdhandy29
KingAl
Lady Lick
Leo Liaisons
littlebeaver
_arathon26
Oral-wan Kenobi
Rachael xx
Serendipity
thegatekeeper
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SITTING ON THE INJURY BENCH:
Evie - Evesham F - Restarting running for first time since August. Kicked a balloon while wearing heels. Possibly broken her foot.
HarryJones1975 - Ely M - been ill but will join us soon.
Twisted999 - M - Injured himself running to his car.
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AND FINALLY:
Best of luck to everyone. The second you get out of that door you can feel proud of yourself because, instead of sitting on the couch you'll be a runner. You bloody super star!
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 so snuggling up for a few days, then will cycle like crazy to catch up with you fabulous people
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"Just about to go for my first run...proof on our public photos..." Done...the Universe decided it wanted to play watersports with me...so ended up wet and cold...I also found out that being 12st 7 (25% heavier than when I was at my fittest) makes a LOT of difference...so I’m off to google sports bras in 38B now (bloody moobs). | |||
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"Planning my first attempt tomorrow being overweight it will be a “attempt” too!
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"I've just read the app 5 min warm up then 1 min run 1.5 min walk repeat 5 times then 5 mins cool down, what does the warm up/cool down consist of, I'm worn out just reading it "Walking and stretching | |||
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"Well done everyone! Yay! I’m going to join in. Eventually. Not yet though. You’re all inspiring me. "Come on Estella - join us now - seize the day! | |||
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"I'm going to start off the excuses early; #newyearnewme always starts on the 2nd Jan "I'm keeping my eye on you to check you start tomorrow! | |||
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"Hi . Downloaded . Going to power walk on my days off . Dont think I can run lol . Too much on the top bit . But going to give it a go ......." That's great. When the app says walk, you walk, when the app says run, you power walk. It's still great exercise. | |||
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"Don't like excuses, but my little one has developed chickenpox so snuggling up for a few days, then will cycle like crazy to catch up with you fabulous people
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"Just about to go for my first run...proof on our public photos... Done...the Universe decided it wanted to play watersports with me...so ended up wet and cold...I also found out that being 12st 7 (25% heavier than when I was at my fittest) makes a LOT of difference...so I’m off to google sports bras in 38B now (bloody moobs)." Yuck - running in the rain. | |||
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"First one done!!! It may have taken a good hour to get me off the sofa in the first place but I did it. My legs did protest a bit at the excessive weight load, feel good now though! "You absolute star. It feels great doesn't it?! Next one on Weds? | |||
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"I've just read the app 5 min warm up then 1 min run 1.5 min walk repeat 5 times then 5 mins cool down, what does the warm up/cool down consist of, I'm worn out just reading it "Hiya I'm using "Get Running" which is 8 x 1 minute runs with 90 seconds of walking between. The warm up on mine is just brisk-walking. It should talk you through what you need to do. Good luck! | |||
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"That's week 1 day 1 complete, mixed it in with a nice 5 mile walk with the dog, now for a kebab lol" You star!! You did it. Well done - enjoy your kebab! | |||
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"I've taken the first step. Downloaded the app "I checked the small-print and downloading the app is very nearly the same as running so you've done very well! | |||
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"First one done!!! It may have taken a good hour to get me off the sofa in the first place but I did it. My legs did protest a bit at the excessive weight load, feel good now though!
You absolute star. It feels great doesn't it?! Next one on Weds?"Thanks! And I must say thanks for the forum in the first place. It must've taken effort listing everyone that's doing it and stuff, and got me off my arse. So you are officially awesome. I may even try going out tomorrow...i thought it was an every day thing? My app didn't say. | |||
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"Wake up! Rise and shine! It’s running time!!!!! (*pulls duvet over head*)" I haven't started the training yet because I am in work. But I have signed myself up for a bunny dash 5k fun run on good Friday. 3 months to get ready. Buying new trainers on my lunch tomorrow | |||
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"First one done!!! It may have taken a good hour to get me off the sofa in the first place but I did it. My legs did protest a bit at the excessive weight load, feel good now though!
You absolute star. It feels great doesn't it?! Next one on Weds?
Thanks! And I must say thanks for the forum in the first place. It must've taken effort listing everyone that's doing it and stuff, and got me off my arse. So you are officially awesome.
I may even try going out tomorrow...i thought it was an every day thing? My app didn't say."Ah! Mine says every other day. Bear in mind I don't have a clue what I'm talking about but my understanding is that the exercise kind-of traumatises your muscles and tendons and stuff, and during the rest-day your body repairs the "trauma" and, in doing so, your muscles 'n' stuff get stronger. (Stop me if I baffle you with science!) As for the list - it appeals to my geeky nature. I made a spreadsheet and everything!
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"Wake up! Rise and shine! It’s running time!!!!! (*pulls duvet over head*) I haven't started the training yet because I am in work. But I have signed myself up for a bunny dash 5k fun run on good Friday. 3 months to get ready. Buying new trainers on my lunch tomorrow " That's excellent! What's a bunny dash?! I'll add you to the list and you can let us know how the training goes. | |||
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"Wake up! Rise and shine! It’s running time!!!!! (*pulls duvet over head*) I haven't started the training yet because I am in work. But I have signed myself up for a bunny dash 5k fun run on good Friday. 3 months to get ready. Buying new trainers on my lunch tomorrow That's excellent! What's a bunny dash?! I'll add you to the list and you can let us know how the training goes." It's at our local forest. It's a fun run for all ages and we can dress up as bunnies or not. It's a fund raiser too | |||
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" I may even try going out tomorrow...i thought it was an every day thing? My app didn't say. Ah! Mine says every other day. Bear in mind I don't have a clue what I'm talking about but my understanding is that the exercise kind-of traumatises your muscles and tendons and stuff, and during the rest-day your body repairs the "trauma" and, in doing so, your muscles 'n' stuff get stronger. (Stop me if I baffle you with science!) " Probably best to every other day at first, although no harm in walking 30 minutes every day. | |||
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"Minnie is back from her first run and I quote ‘well That’s just fucking hideous’ lol Did she wear a Minnie dress to do it?
Lol no not this time just usual nice tight running gear "Mmm...love ladies in lycra...both of us actually | |||
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"Did 2.5km gentle jog on the treadmill, followed by 1km warm down. Then took the dog out for a 5 mile walk (because I thought that would be a good idea). On e bay now, looking for new legs....." Ha ha ha ha. Very, very well done!!! | |||
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"Well done. Very impressive if you managed it today!! I would love to run but shin splints scare me x" Nearly ended my career. Compression shin supports and orthotics saves me though. | |||
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"Well done. Very impressive if you managed it today!! I would love to run but shin splints scare me x" There is tons of good information about how to treat shin splints online. First, you use rest and try to reduce the inflammation by using ice or in this weather you can take a cold shower on your lower legs. Ibuprofen also helps. once all the pain has gone you can start strengthening exercises. If the pain returns while doing the strengthening exercises stop and go back to the rest and cold therapy. after the strengthening then start to slowly increase exercise using a bike first then running on a soft surface like grass or a treadmill. | |||
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"Run 2 done......it’s very dark, good job Santa got me a headlamp Mickey x" Hi-vis vest too if you’re on roads? | |||
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"Run 2 done......it’s very dark, good job Santa got me a headlamp Mickey x Hi-vis vest too if you’re on roads?" Absolutely. No lighting at all. Have 2 light up arm bands arriving today too!! | |||
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"Run 2 done......it’s very dark, good job Santa got me a headlamp Mickey x Hi-vis vest too if you’re on roads? Absolutely. No lighting at all. Have 2 light up arm bands arriving today too!!" Good man - this club isn’t a Mickey Mouse outfit you know...err... | |||
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"10k in March. My first one for about 5/6 years. Do a fair bit of gym work but running is a different beast. Time to get pounding hard
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Thought no other daft buggers would be out in this weather, but nooooo I was wrong, dog walkers and workmen galore!
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"Here’s a handy tip, if it feels like you’re about to collapse and your lungs are making a bid for freedom up through your throat, simply run past an attractive woman. You instantly go from hunched over to upright, you lift your knees higher and what sounds like the last gargle of death changes to a happy whistle. At least until you’re out of sight again "I used to follow the nicest arse in my running days (before I developed 38B moobs)...it was a well-known motivational trick in longer races... | |||
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"Did a run yesterday, and legs aching today, might as well try and run again this evening "Umm...super enthusiasm but might be best to leave a rest day if you are a beginner (you might not be, sorry). I ran ~20K miles between 2002 and 2014 but haven’t run for 2 and a half years. After my walk/run yesterday, my legs feel tired and I know from bitter experience that this is when injuries happen. Better to be 10% undertrained than 10% overtrained. Apologies if this isn’t welcome advice, but I felt I had to say something for the benefit of everyone hopefully. Again, really good to hear the enthusiasm and best wishes from Twat... | |||
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"Am gonna have to go to my local park each day to do this, road running is killing my knees
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"Well done everyone whos started.....im still yet to Still in pjs and only planning getting changed into fresh ones after a bath. Back to work tomorrow so hopefully the routine will help get me going "Mmm...keep posting messages like that...very motivational! | |||
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"Day 2 smashed, in with a 5 mile walk home, plus 350 calories this morning walking the dog, and a dinner time walk, just over 2000 calories burnt today, I will be slim" Well done you | |||
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"Good news.... The foot seems to be OK. Went out at lunch and did about 1.5 miles with only 3 walking breaks. " You star. That’s fab! Glad the foot is getting better. | |||
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"Running is more fun out doors. However I’ve managed to use the app today on the gym on the treadmill. So those of you worried about road running. It’s possible to use the tread mill too H " Well done. However it works - it’s still running. | |||
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"Day 2 smashed, in with a 5 mile walk home, plus 350 calories this morning walking the dog, and a dinner time walk, just over 2000 calories burnt today, I will be slim Well done you "Absolutely! | |||
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"My first run is tonight. After a 12 hour shift. When I have another 12 hour shift tomorrow. What could possibly go wrong." Nightmare! But, if you manage it, you can feel super-smug! | |||
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"Well done everyone whos started.....im still yet to Still in pjs and only planning getting changed into fresh ones after a bath. Back to work tomorrow so hopefully the routine will help get me going "Come on - you can do it! It’s my second one tomorrow. Once you’ve done the first one it’ll be easy (*choke*) | |||
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"Count me in ... better get my couch to 5k app out again because i am definitely currently on the couch "Also welcome! Go for it!!! | |||
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"Only just spotted this after a fab break I’ll be happy to pop my name in the experienced and can offer advice section. I used to run regularly then had a big break from it before starting again. I’m more of a longer distance runner so favour half marathon and above. Always happy to help "Great thanks. I’ll add your name! | |||
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"Oh dear oh dear oh dear god.... My legs hate me and quite frankly the lungs don't know what the fuck is happening. But I've done it Week 1, run 1 done "Well done! V v good! | |||
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"Did a 1.2 mile last night once I got going felt the love again Work out with the foam roller needed " That’s great. No idea what a foam roller is for but enjoy! | |||
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"I did it, ran in the rain
Thought no other daft buggers would be out in this weather, but nooooo I was wrong, dog walkers and workmen galore!
Legs a bit wobbly, muscles are too, but day one done "Day one done against the odds! It can only get easier. | |||
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"Did a run yesterday, and legs aching today, might as well try and run again this evening "Have you managed it? | |||
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"Just in from my second jog/walk this week. My dog is loving all this running. " Lucky dog. And well done! Two down. | |||
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"3rd session tonight going good so far ?? I will say people make sure you have a stretch before and after
How did it go? "It was ok I upped the speed a little it was my first day back at work today also came home cup of green tea changed and off I went | |||
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"My first run is tonight. After a 12 hour shift. When I have another 12 hour shift tomorrow. What could possibly go wrong. Nightmare! But, if you manage it, you can feel super-smug! "I did it. Was wet and windy. But I did it. A total of 3k. | |||
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"I've done my 2nd day, which was day 1 again as I didn't do it right yesterday, took my instructions from the app walked and ran when instructed it totalled 6 mins running, which for me was really a slow jog " That's fab. Best bit of advice my dad gave me when I started was you don't have to run like mo! Just concentrate on completing the programme and building stamina. Speed will come. | |||
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"I've done my 2nd day, which was day 1 again as I didn't do it right yesterday, took my instructions from the app walked and ran when instructed it totalled 6 mins running, which for me was really a slow jog That's fab. Best bit of advice my dad gave me when I started was you don't have to run like mo! Just concentrate on completing the programme and building stamina. Speed will come. " Well the dog dragging me helped I've missed the long walks, so thus is getting us out again and moving quicker than I was, not sure how long it will last, but hoping I may tackle a 5k after | |||
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"got my first run done today, just under 2 miles of walking and jogging... " Top running! That’s fantastic. I wanted to write something funny about narwhals having fins or flippers or something but I realised I don’t know what they’ve got. Going to google... Well done! | |||
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"Which lucky so and so has a 1030 parkrun! Mine are all in the middle of the night (0930)" blimey ello stranger how the devil are you x | |||
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"I did my first session today at work. I get an hour for lunch so decided to use the first half an hour to go for a fast walk. Must remember spare socks tomorrow because it was very wet out " That’s a great way of slotting it into the day. Stay dry! | |||
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"My first run is tonight. After a 12 hour shift. When I have another 12 hour shift tomorrow. What could possibly go wrong. Nightmare! But, if you manage it, you can feel super-smug!
I did it. Was wet and windy. But I did it. A total of 3k."Really well done. Hope work is ok tomorrow. | |||
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"I've done my 2nd day, which was day 1 again as I didn't do it right yesterday, took my instructions from the app walked and ran when instructed it totalled 6 mins running, which for me was really a slow jog " Mine is a very slow jog too. My son said “I can walk faster than you’re running”. Little sod. | |||
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"Might be a bit early in all of this but if anyone wanted to sign up to parkrun and have me join them on their first one to guarantee they won't come last I'm up for a bit of tourism! " That’s lovely. Thank you! | |||
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"Weres my nearesr parkrun? " Check the website. They’re all over. | |||
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"Which lucky so and so has a 1030 parkrun! Mine are all in the middle of the night (0930)" Hey Harry You ready to run yet? | |||
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"Day 3 already? Just finished my morning dog walk, dropped 3lb already this year, feeling good" That’s fantastic. That’s a quarter of a stone! | |||
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"According to my Samsung Health app I've already walked for 25 mins and done 2442 steps so far today... easy to hit my 60 mins and 6000 steps daily target at this rate" That’s brilliant - let us know your total at the end of the day. Maybe I should dust off my pedometer. | |||
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A) running when it's dark is better for me, as less people will see me/recognise me. As I'm sure I run like Phoebe from Friends
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A) running when it's dark is better for me, as less people will see me/recognise me. As I'm sure I run like Phoebe from Friends
B) need to dig out my head torch. This morning I found a puddle same size as the one Dawn French found in the Vicar of Dibley, tad embarrasing!!! "I do apologise, that made me laugh out loud, and reminded me of several times when I have done the same thing...up to my chest on one occasion! | |||
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B) need to dig out my head torch. This morning I found a puddle same size as the one Dawn French found in the Vicar of Dibley, tad embarrasing!!!
I do apologise, that made me laugh out loud, and reminded me of several times when I have done the same thing...up to my chest on one occasion!"Ha ha ha ha - I love that episode of Friends! And that Vicar of Dibley bit. Running in the pitch black is a great idea. And you can freak yourself out thinking about murderers and you'll run faster! | |||
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"Run 2 done. Which felt so much harder than run 1. 2.5km done with 1km warm down. Quite impressed with myself though, according to the health app on my phone I averaged over 17,000 steps daily dog walking over the Christmas holiday. " That's amazing! Really well done. 17,000 steps - how far is that? Something like eight miles? | |||
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"Lucy did her first cross fit session last night and really enjoyed, right up to scrapping her entire shin on a box jump lol" Ouch! But very impressive! | |||
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"I'm going to start off the excuses early; #newyearnewme always starts on the 2nd Jan
I'm keeping my eye on you to check you start tomorrow!"I forget to post here yesterday
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Yes I know the treadmill isn't the best method, didn't fancy getting stranded a couple of miles from my house!"That's absolutely fantastic!!! Really well done. That's pretty fast. Is treadmill running supposed to be less good for you? It's all running though isn't it? Anyway - that's great. | |||
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"Week one run two done!!!!! For the first one-minute I was feeling very fit and pleased with myself. Needless to say, that didn’t last... About halfway through, the App said “You can stop running...” oh thank god “... in ten seconds”. Noooooooooo! By the end my “brisk walk” was.... well... I imagine mortally wounded animals are more sprightly. But... I did it ... I did it... I did it...!!!!! (In five hours I’m going to my first martial arts class... they’re gonna eat me alive...)" You motivate everybody on here and deserve some yourself Well done you for running and getting beaten up later and for starting this tread!! Loads of people have started running because of it Have an extra rice cake | |||
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"can I start this next week?? also advice on running, I have had a sore ankle for months now. It gets stiff and aches when I first walk on it in the morning and after being sat down for a length of time. Any advice on how to get it better so I can start running again? " Absolutely you can start next week! Excellent and welcome. As for your ankles, our experts (usernames listed at the top of the thread) will be happy to advise if you message them. | |||
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"Week one run two done!!!!! For the first one-minute I was feeling very fit and pleased with myself. Needless to say, that didn’t last... About halfway through, the App said “You can stop running...” oh thank god “... in ten seconds”. Noooooooooo! By the end my “brisk walk” was.... well... I imagine mortally wounded animals are more sprightly. But... I did it ... I did it... I did it...!!!!! (In five hours I’m going to my first martial arts class... they’re gonna eat me alive...) You motivate everybody on here and deserve some yourself Well done you for running and getting beaten up later and for starting this tread!! Loads of people have started running because of it Have an extra rice cake "Thanks - that's a lovely thing to say. Although, if I had the energy, I'd beat you up for the rice cake comment! | |||
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Yes I know the treadmill isn't the best method, didn't fancy getting stranded a couple of miles from my house!
That's absolutely fantastic!!! Really well done. That's pretty fast.
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"Week one run two done!!!!! For the first one-minute I was feeling very fit and pleased with myself. Needless to say, that didn’t last... About halfway through, the App said “You can stop running...” oh thank god “... in ten seconds”. Noooooooooo! By the end my “brisk walk” was.... well... I imagine mortally wounded animals are more sprightly. But... I did it ... I did it... I did it...!!!!! (In five hours I’m going to my first martial arts class... they’re gonna eat me alive...) You motivate everybody on here and deserve some yourself Well done you for running and getting beaten up later and for starting this tread!! Loads of people have started running because of it Have an extra rice cake
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"Have to say, there is some excellent posts for this thread. Thanks for starting it Op x For me it's all down to lack of motivation and threads like this is a brilliant reason to get up and do something
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