[Kryfamid]

I'm challenging myself (although anyones welcome to join in) to start to run.

I haven't since leaving the TA/Vol army and that was always forced.

I don't see myself as ever being a long distance runner as always get a burning chest after a couple of miles even at my fittest.

Now.. I'm starting from walking up. My walking has become better recently, and i'm happy walking 4-5miles easily.

So.. this week, is looking for tips/routines and then hitting the tarmac / pavement.

Anyone got any tips? ? Remember... big girl.. not run for over 9 years!

Thanks :wink:

[famosetroie]

Make sure you stretch really well before youo go running

[pharmaclid]

Purple, I am a big girl as well but I did enjoy the Couch to 5k program when I was on it faithfuly. It was easy and I found my endurance building.

I lost the link but I am sure others have it. It also has its own post somewhere if you search for it.

[pharmablogger]

Thanks! I'll certainly stretch! have a feeling at first I'll be sore!

And the couch to 5k sounds cool i'll have a search..

It's gonna be weird hitting the streets.. can u jog on the spot at home to help build up stamina?

8)

Edit... found the site
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

Thanks!

[ValintinoV]

I started running using the couch to 5k. I never ran in my life until less than 2 years ago. Not even once around that track ! (.25 mile)

My sister did the program about a year ago. There's a lot of great information on that site, too. Keep us posted !

[exiceJetLip]

Wow.. thats great to know! Thanks. I will certainly keep u posted.

Only thing that worries me slightly is whenever I have run or used a proper bike.. I've ended up with a burning chest even whne i was fitter and nearly 35lbs lighter!

I want to start off small to test if it comes back again, and to build up my running from scratch. If it does return i'll have to check it out with a dr I think in case it's a form of asthma or someting.

I figure even if I can only run a mile without my chest hurting its a good thing. And hopefully i'll make more.



Am going for a 4.5 mile walk today and some gardening at the end of it, so won't start today but will do soon.

:wink:

[Fsfkkkjz]

Started it today!! woohoo.. couldn't keep to the schedule for the first week, but did 30 sec run, 30 sec power walk.

Am pleased and legs suitably 'aching' but not sore.
My niece is doing it with me, and we're back out on Wednesday.

[Hpdovoxm]

Congrats!

It's ok if the first week was tough. The first week of my SIL's program at the Y was a 20 minute walk the first week, so you're still ahead of the game. It's fine to repeat weeks if you need to, also.

And, not to send you to another forum, but that site has a great support thread under the "Newbies" section. It's nothing but people currently on the program talking about their experiences.

[WeightWatchyshow]

Hi Patty,

Thanks, I'm not beating myself up about not making the times, I'm a little sore today but the main thing was to do some running and not be overly sore / injured and be able to do wednesdays! :wink:

I found the newbie board (must confess) and also 3 others that started day 1 week 1 yesterday!!

Thanks for your support though.. I use you as my inspiration.. all those miles you run!

[HsSp82U8]

Wooohooo I did better!
Tonight was wk 1 day 2 of couch to 5k, and I can't belive my progress.. not earth shattering but I'm sooo happy!

I managed two sets of the 60sec run and 90 sec walk (1 set up on monday) then continued at 30sec run, 15 sec walk, 15 sec run, 90 sec walk

That was a full 15 sec more each set than monday.

I can't belive it, when I went out i was shattered from a busy day and legs still aching from monday!


Just shows!! Can't wait for next session.
Am gonna repeat wk 1, my niece can't make next session so will do it alone.

[WelcomeMe]

Was planning on doing 3rd session today, but I feel really poorly. Flu or something don't know, really lacking energy and DH is the same. Will have to hope I feel better tomorrow, need to run and also have friends for dinner tomorrow (atkins friendly of course).

[Qauunet]

Finally feel able to hit the streets tonight.. off on Wk 1 Day 1 again though.. back to the start. :wink:

[LINETFAD]

Glad you're feeling better !

[adsexpist]

Hope ur legs getting better Patty..

Well, I managed the full 60 sec jog (slow) and 90 sec walk last night for the 20 min (including warm up).

Was soooo happy!

My niece is gagging at the bit.. as they say, so have printed the course and she'll have to start running her own course I think (rather than wait for me). We can still go running together, and support one another, but she's fitter then me, and even asked how far a marathon is.. balked at the answer, but asked! So I guess she's keen to test her limits more than Wk 1 ! hehe

Am really enjoying the challenge, and the small steps of progress. First goal is still to be able to run a mile straight. or just run for the bus would be good!! :P

Who knows, maybe one day I'll shock everyone and be able to run the 5k of the course... would shock me too!

[welihiedginly]

Well.. niece can't run tonight so did my run early.. on my own for the first time (was v.nervous) and in daylight for the first time!!

Did full lots of 60 sec jog and 90 sec walk and also added one set of 90 sec run in, as want to get ready for next week..

Felt great and got rid of my nerves quickly.

We have both agreed to go for a 5k charity run (cancer research) in July so am aiming to be able to do that by then... however, if i can't run the lot I'll happily walk & run the course.

Niece has agreed to stick to the plan of C25k as she was surprised at wk 3 and 4's upstep.

[scoussysows]

The 5k run is a great goal! They're usually very walker friendly, too, but I'm sure you'll run the whole way Summer heat can be tough, tho.

[Adollobdeb]

Purple Hugs -- you have been fantastic since you decided to do this exercise routine. Good for you! How wonderful. 8)

Patty - you are the best coach I have ever worked with (ok, I haven't worked with many coaches, but you are the best and you are the type I would WANT to follow *my own personal Bill Belicheck*) :wink:

[Phighicle]

Thanks Patty.. I will be trying to aim to run the lot, the website for the run organisers (they have them throughout the UK) state it's walkable though. It's a lovely park and quite (ish) flat so not too many hills to worry about.. I have plenty where I live though so can get a bit of hill training in (in due course..).

Do you think it would be ok to run in my rest days.. I have a Friday and Sunday as a 'Spare' rest day, and would love to do a bit of extra running.. what do you think?

Northern Lady.. Thanks for your suppot.. it's kinda addictive exercise! Your right ! Patty is my inspiration! and a great coach.

[Narus63]

PH,

I think you'll be fine adding more days, especially since you're in the run/walk sections. Once you're doing all running (high-impact), you just want to make sure that you don't increase your weekly mileage by too much at one time.

Cardio, itself, can be done every day. It's the impact part that you want to increase gradually with.

[Alkassyinhisk]

Brilliant thanks! I just wanna get my lungs used to it and my legs a little less 'tired' during the run.. they feel like lead most of the time!! poor things..