Couch to 5k - any good?
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Another night, another run... Tonight was week 6, run 2 which involved two 10 minute runs separated by a 3 minute walk, with the 5 minute warm up/cool down either end.
It felt quite hard work tonight - I stalled a little bit during the second run, but after a short breather managed to push myself through to the end, even on a long gradual uphill section. I did 2.58 miles in 34.45 at an average of 13.29/mile, so not too bad considering, really.
Hopefully, all will go better for the next run, although that's a solid 25 minute monster!
It felt quite hard work tonight - I stalled a little bit during the second run, but after a short breather managed to push myself through to the end, even on a long gradual uphill section. I did 2.58 miles in 34.45 at an average of 13.29/mile, so not too bad considering, really.
Hopefully, all will go better for the next run, although that's a solid 25 minute monster!
Here I am again - another run, and another milestone achieved! Tonight was Week 6 Run 3, which moved things up a step again - this time to a solid 25 minute run! The good news is that I did it! I was really flagging late in the run, and began to slow for about 30 seconds, when Laura (the good lady on the podcast!) shouted in my ear that I only had a minute left, so I kicked myself back into action and braced for a decent final minute!
This was definitely a boost after a lacklustre last run, so I'm really on a high! The stats for today were 2.77miles in 36.26 at an average of 13.10/mile.
It's apparently all runs with no slowing from here on in - if they are as good as today, then bring it on!
This was definitely a boost after a lacklustre last run, so I'm really on a high! The stats for today were 2.77miles in 36.26 at an average of 13.10/mile.
It's apparently all runs with no slowing from here on in - if they are as good as today, then bring it on!
Another run done - this time, run 1 of week 7. I wasn't feeling like going out tonight, having been late in from work, but I went out regardless, and managed to push through the 25 minute run - with it feeling better from about the halfway point.
Overall tonight I managed to do 2.69 miles in 36.27 at a pace of 13.33/mile.
Another session down, and another one to do in a couple of days time...
Overall tonight I managed to do 2.69 miles in 36.27 at a pace of 13.33/mile.
Another session down, and another one to do in a couple of days time...
ewenm said:
Well done, keep it up (and other running platitudes
).Like many, as I have got a little older I have become a bit less active and consequently put the weight on.
Anyway, having recently seen some friends/colleagues at about my age (mid/late thirties) looking like fat b
ds, I decided to try and avoid this slippery path.
I started this Couch to 5k malarkey three weeks ago and have done all of the runs so far. I have lost 11lb in three weeks and feel loads better for it. Trousers feel looser around the waist too! Great stuff.
Good luck to the OP and anyone else having a go.
Anyway, having recently seen some friends/colleagues at about my age (mid/late thirties) looking like fat b
ds, I decided to try and avoid this slippery path.I started this Couch to 5k malarkey three weeks ago and have done all of the runs so far. I have lost 11lb in three weeks and feel loads better for it. Trousers feel looser around the waist too! Great stuff.
Good luck to the OP and anyone else having a go.
Hi Browno
Just reading your thread is really inspirational
. Your progress gives me a real sense of challenge and that it really is possible to do.
I am 6 foot and 15 7, but had been up to 17 stone - food, booze and tied to the settee. A healthy weight for me would be 13 7, but for now I am just making sure I am a bit healthier on diet and am mobile !!
I am on week 2 of the couch to 5 k and am finding it a brilliant way to get going. Will be following your thread to keep myself motivated.
Thanks for posting, it really does help others - look forward to reading more
Cheers
Stuart
Just reading your thread is really inspirational
. Your progress gives me a real sense of challenge and that it really is possible to do. I am 6 foot and 15 7, but had been up to 17 stone - food, booze and tied to the settee. A healthy weight for me would be 13 7, but for now I am just making sure I am a bit healthier on diet and am mobile !!
I am on week 2 of the couch to 5 k and am finding it a brilliant way to get going. Will be following your thread to keep myself motivated.
Thanks for posting, it really does help others - look forward to reading more
Cheers
Stuart
I keep meaning to add to this thread as well to say congratulations for getting out there and doing some exercise! I'm embarking on the same at the moment, but not doing quite as well as you! (I'm not running at all because it's so hard and I've not bought any trainers yet)
You're doing really well, and it's refreshing to read about someone new to it, as I am! I'm now a week in, and feel tonnes better already! (I've also cut crap out of my diet, too)
You're doing really well, and it's refreshing to read about someone new to it, as I am! I'm now a week in, and feel tonnes better already! (I've also cut crap out of my diet, too)
First of all, it's good to hear that this thread has been useful to other people, and I'm not just boring people with my run details!
I'm glad to hear from you all that you've started on the program and are feeling the benefits - Adycav, 11lbs is a great loss so far, I've certainly found that I'm feeling and looking better as I go through the weeks (I seem to have lost my "spare" chins!). I've said it before, but the structure of the program, and the achievement you feel as you progress - also using runtracker and posting times on here as helped keep me honest too - so if any of you want to join me in tracking progress, then feel free to stick up your results, and we can compare notes!
I managed to get another run in tonight (it was threatening to throw it down with rain, but I managed to get it done in the dry). I did about 2/3rds of my loop tonight, then turned round and retraced my steps, rather than trying to tag extra bits on the end to make up the time. It worked pretty well, and felt ok, but the last 5 minutes were pretty tough! I managed 2.70miles in 35.29 at 13.08/mile.
I'll get a weigh-in done in the next couple of days to see if I'm still heading in the right direction!
I'm glad to hear from you all that you've started on the program and are feeling the benefits - Adycav, 11lbs is a great loss so far, I've certainly found that I'm feeling and looking better as I go through the weeks (I seem to have lost my "spare" chins!). I've said it before, but the structure of the program, and the achievement you feel as you progress - also using runtracker and posting times on here as helped keep me honest too - so if any of you want to join me in tracking progress, then feel free to stick up your results, and we can compare notes!
I managed to get another run in tonight (it was threatening to throw it down with rain, but I managed to get it done in the dry). I did about 2/3rds of my loop tonight, then turned round and retraced my steps, rather than trying to tag extra bits on the end to make up the time. It worked pretty well, and felt ok, but the last 5 minutes were pretty tough! I managed 2.70miles in 35.29 at 13.08/mile.
I'll get a weigh-in done in the next couple of days to see if I'm still heading in the right direction!
adycav said:
I have lost 11lb in three weeks and feel loads better for it.
Quick update - four weeks done now and a full stone lost! Thought I'd weigh myself this morning instead of tomorrow as the missus is doing a big Sunday roast today. In all seriousness, good luck to the OP and anyone else having a go. I'm sure that Browno wouldn't mind if I ask for others to post up their progress on this thread as I find it to be quite motivating.
Best wishes to all.
First of all, great news on the progress adycav - a full stone in 4 weeks is an impressive loss - and a real motivator!
As you said - it would be great to hear other people's stories here, and we can compare notes on our progress, so bring it on!
I've been out again tonight, and managed a new record! I covered 3.0 miles in 38.34, at a pace of 12.50/mile. It felt good, once I'd got going properly, so I'm happy with that!
It's on to the first run of week 8, so we'll see how it goes when it goes up another notch next time!
As you said - it would be great to hear other people's stories here, and we can compare notes on our progress, so bring it on!
I've been out again tonight, and managed a new record! I covered 3.0 miles in 38.34, at a pace of 12.50/mile. It felt good, once I'd got going properly, so I'm happy with that!
It's on to the first run of week 8, so we'll see how it goes when it goes up another notch next time!
Hey great to hear it's going so well. I find that if I sit down for even five minutes when getting home my chances of getting out for a run/ride or whatever are halved. Pretty obvious really but just getting home, getting changed and going straight back out is the best way. Even if you're feeling knackered, once you're out and running it's much easier than you thought it would be.
BalhamBadger said:
I find that if I sit down for even five minutes when getting home my chances of getting out for a run/ride or whatever are halved. Pretty obvious really but just getting home, getting changed and going straight back out is the best way.
90% of the time I would find it difficult to train after work, depending on what sort of day I've had! I get up a little earlier and go before work first thing in the morning.This suits me as it's easier for me to run when it's cooler, and it's nice to come back, shower, and go off to work knowing that I've at least achieved one thing constructive before the day's really begun.
Good luck with whatever works for you.
Browno is my brother so quite funny to stumble across this thread!!
He really has done amazingly well, I had doubts that he stick to the running but he has proved me wrong (I think putting his updates on here has been that extra little push, a bit like his virtual personal trainer)
Anyway well done Bro, you are doing so so well, we are all very proud (putting me to shame with my I'll start next week attitude which I've had since Jan 1st!!!)
Matt
He really has done amazingly well, I had doubts that he stick to the running but he has proved me wrong (I think putting his updates on here has been that extra little push, a bit like his virtual personal trainer)
Anyway well done Bro, you are doing so so well, we are all very proud (putting me to shame with my I'll start next week attitude which I've had since Jan 1st!!!)
Matt
Just a quick post to support the OP and to say that last year i couldnt run to the end of my road with out wanting to collapse...I gave up smoking 5 years ago and appear to have put on a stone a year!
So last year March i started to run with a few people in work, did a couple of 5k races in June and July (just got under the 30 mins by the last one).
The motivation for me was an entry in the Swansea 10k race (sept time) and a target of sub 1hr. I ran the 10k but missed the hour by a couple of minutes, still entry is going in shortly for this years...
In the early part of this year i was struggling for motivation so entered the Forest of Dean half Marathon, i probably should have trained a bit harder as it was soooo hilly!, but i got round, ran all the way and didnt stop and did a 2hr 21. The whole thing was brilliant (looking back!)...the pint of beer after was so good as well.
Did a 5k race two weeks ago at knocked 3 mins of last years time.
This weekend i'm doing a charity bike ride from North to South Wales. So keep at it and you'll be amazed and how quick you will progress..
(apologies if its a bit piece meal, i'm trying to do some work as well!)
So last year March i started to run with a few people in work, did a couple of 5k races in June and July (just got under the 30 mins by the last one).
The motivation for me was an entry in the Swansea 10k race (sept time) and a target of sub 1hr. I ran the 10k but missed the hour by a couple of minutes, still entry is going in shortly for this years...
In the early part of this year i was struggling for motivation so entered the Forest of Dean half Marathon, i probably should have trained a bit harder as it was soooo hilly!, but i got round, ran all the way and didnt stop and did a 2hr 21. The whole thing was brilliant (looking back!)...the pint of beer after was so good as well.
Did a 5k race two weeks ago at knocked 3 mins of last years time.
This weekend i'm doing a charity bike ride from North to South Wales. So keep at it and you'll be amazed and how quick you will progress..
(apologies if its a bit piece meal, i'm trying to do some work as well!)
Hi
Just made it through run 3 of week 3. Struggled as I have been off work this week, so lots of running which is great; but a lot more red wine and beer, crisps etc too.
Still made it today without too much pain. Weight is not coming off, but the running is getting addictive.
Hope this is ok to post, please tell me to get lost if you don't want other posting OP.
Here's to week 4
Cheers
Stuart
Just made it through run 3 of week 3. Struggled as I have been off work this week, so lots of running which is great; but a lot more red wine and beer, crisps etc too.
Still made it today without too much pain. Weight is not coming off, but the running is getting addictive.
Hope this is ok to post, please tell me to get lost if you don't want other posting OP.
Here's to week 4
Cheers
Stuart
Hi All,
I'm back! It's great to hear all these positive comments on here - even more so, as I've not run since last wednesday due to a completely crazy week (which included a race to hospital with my wife - thankfully all is now ok), and generally feeling manky. Because of the gap, I decided to run an extra week 7 leg, so did another 25 minute run tonight.
Not a bad effort, and actually felt good to be running once I'd found my pace tonight. I did 2.78 miles in 37.00 mins at 13.19/mile.
I'm back! It's great to hear all these positive comments on here - even more so, as I've not run since last wednesday due to a completely crazy week (which included a race to hospital with my wife - thankfully all is now ok), and generally feeling manky. Because of the gap, I decided to run an extra week 7 leg, so did another 25 minute run tonight.
Not a bad effort, and actually felt good to be running once I'd found my pace tonight. I did 2.78 miles in 37.00 mins at 13.19/mile.
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