March 2019 group?
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I finished week 4 today. I’m a little intimidated about next weeks runs but each time out i feel stronger.1
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emmamcgarity wrote: »I finished week 4 today. I’m a little intimidated about next weeks runs but each time out i feel stronger.
Whoop well done! I'm already fearing week five from way back at week one....but this time I'm hoping to believe in the programme and magic will happen!
You got this!1 -
W1D3 completed yesterday. Hopefully onto week 2 on Sunday.
Think I will adopt the savings idea! Will buy new runners. 9.80 so far.2 -
W1D3 completed - and finally a run in both sunlight and sunshine! Still pretty windy but you can't have everything...
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VanVanDiane wrote: »W1D3 completed - and finally a run in both sunlight and sunshine! Still pretty windy but you can't have everything...
Sounds lovely! Wind n all0 -
I'll be doing run 2 earlish tomorrow as the forecast here is lovely and warm
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Since I am a little ahead of some others, I wanted to share something I wish I had known during week 1&2... the first two weeks were hard, very hard for me. My body was achy and my knees and hips were hurting. Then during the podcast for week 3 the narrator told me to imagine I was running along a hedge. Someone on the other side of the hedge seeing only my head shouldn’t be able to tell if I am running or walking. This was a game changer for me. I slowed my pace significantly and my recovery days are much better now. All that to say... run slower3
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emmamcgarity wrote: »Since I am a little ahead of some others, I wanted to share something I wish I had known during week 1&2... the first two weeks were hard, very hard for me. My body was achy and my knees and hips were hurting. Then during the podcast for week 3 the narrator told me to imagine I was running along a hedge. Someone on the other side of the hedge seeing only my head shouldn’t be able to tell if I am running or walking. This was a game changer for me. I slowed my pace significantly and my recovery days are much better now. All that to say... run slower
Thank you for this tip, great to hear it reiterated after a couple of other people told me the same.....
For reasons I don't understand being slower is coming tough to me, but I'm gonna keep trying to master it so I can maintain the longer runs.
Well done on your progress this far!1 -
I think I needed to hear this - my partner wants to run faster than me, and I think I'm trying to keep up even though I said I wasn't going to. I've a history of clickety knees and have very tight Achilles' tendons in the mornings as it is. Slow and steady!2
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Week 1, run 2, done! Enjoyed it this morning.... hoping it's as fun early before work on Tuesday!0
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Well done everyone. We are getting there. It feels lovely to have ticked off another session doesn't it.
Was hoping to start week 2 today but it doesn't look like I will fit it in, so it will be Monday. I find it hard to fit in as I have to have someone to mind my children. But I am determined so I will make it happen.
Good tip on the running a bit slower. I need to take that on board.
W2D1 for me is 1.5 mins running + 2 mins walk x 4 times and 1 min running + 1 min walk x 2 times. So 8 mins running again. Is yours the same ?1 -
I think mine is just 90 sec run and 2 m walk on repeat - 20m not including warm up0
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Hello everyone, I’ve been meaning to start this for a while. I’m hoping that joining a group and posting will give me the motivation and the commitment to actually do it!2
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VanVanDiane wrote: »I think mine is just 90 sec run and 2 m walk on repeat - 20m not including warm up
That is what mine was on week 2
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Week 5 run 1 complete - 5 minute warmup walk. Followed by three 5 minute runs with 3 minute recovery walks, then 5 minute cool down walk. Felt good. Kept an easy pace. I ran at a public park on a jogging trail and took time to notice others were also running slowly. Very few were really running fast.2
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emmamcgarity wrote: »Week 5 run 1 complete - 5 minute warmup walk. Followed by three 5 minute runs with 3 minute recovery walks, then 5 minute cool down walk. Felt good. Kept an easy pace. I ran at a public park on a jogging trail and took time to notice others were also running slowly. Very few were really running fast.
Congratulations! Sounds like you're doing fantastically!1 -
Well I have completed W2 D1. I found it ok. Not sure when I will get next one in but hopefully Wednesday or Thursday. I want to keep going now that I have the momentum!1
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christeenah89 wrote: »Hello everyone, I’ve been meaning to start this for a while. I’m hoping that joining a group and posting will give me the motivation and the commitment to actually do it!
Go for it. It is really helpful to come and log your run. Keeps you motivated!
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emmamcgarity wrote: »Week 5 run 1 complete - 5 minute warmup walk. Followed by three 5 minute runs with 3 minute recovery walks, then 5 minute cool down walk. Felt good. Kept an easy pace. I ran at a public park on a jogging trail and took time to notice others were also running slowly. Very few were really running fast.
Well done. You are doing really well!
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I had a very busy weekend volunteering for a local charity gala, so no running. Will try to get back at it today!0
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Run three for me tomorrow..... although just walked home from work faster than I 'Run' at present 🤣1
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I'll join!
I completed the c25k last year in July and did my 5k in 38 minutes. I really wish i'd kept up with it. I haven't run since so i'm going to start again on 19th March (9 weeks until my cousins wedding as i'd like to complete it before then) My running days will be Tuesday, Thurday, Friday. I'll let you know how I get on!
Kepp up the good work for everyone whos started 3 -
Run three is going to be tomorrow, my calf muscles are really tight and soles of my feet sore..... hoped they'd fix overnight so I could still go out and run but don't want to set myself up for a fail so moved it on a day!1
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I did w2d1 yesterday, slow and steady. Ended up with 1.78 miles total including the warm-up and cool down.2
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W1D1 completed!2
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@kilobykilo I've had very tight calf muscles as well- and slightly tender behind/above my left heel... have upped my stretching and incorporated some eccentric heel stretches in as recommended by a runner mfp pal.
@Just_Ceci slow and steady wins the race! I made a concerted effort to slow down again tonight to give my joints and ligaments a fighting chance - don't want to burn out before I'm fairly started and have had a few niggles and aches already. It's hard to know what's normal and what to push through isn't it?
@christeenah89 well done for starting!
W2D1 complete!
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Full on blister on my sole, hoping it'll be okay for a run tomorrow, but am hobbling at the moment!
Well done everyone getting the runs in!2 -
Week 5 run 2 complete2
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Ok skipping week one day three.... have a less walk heavy day today which should help with the blisters but not gonna run again until Friday and go straight in with week 2 day 1 to keep on plan, won't be skipping runs in later weeks though!0
