So..... running - Page 24

Tak · 25-02-2009, 07:55

Not read it yet but a friend is looking to do this: Couch-to-5km

Haly · 25-02-2009, 12:56

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Originally Posted by Takhisis

Not read it yet but a friend is looking to do this: Couch-to-5km

Ahh I've had that bookmarked since erm last Summer

To be fair, shortly after bookmarking it I fell over and hurt my knee. No excuse for the entire of Autumn and Winter though

Tak · 25-02-2009, 13:01

I am thinking about having a go at it. Not sure yet though

Jhadur · 25-02-2009, 13:08

I'll come too if you wanted to try it

Tak · 25-02-2009, 13:34

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Originally Posted by Jhadur

I'll come too if you wanted to try it

Maybe

lostkat · 27-02-2009, 19:23

Well, are you two going to do it then???

My book has arrived and I've just started reading it. Also bought RW this month as it has some tips on running up hills etc. How pro did I feel taking that to the counter???

Went out for a run tonight and forced myself to run slower. I still made a reasonable time, but breathing was LOTS better. Really pleased

lostkat · 01-03-2009, 12:01

Did my "long slow run" this morning, which was 9.63km and included 3 big (in KateWorld) hills. I managed to run it all apart from walking approx 200m on the steepest bit. Really really shocked with myself and very proud too. Didn't think that I'd get the stamina back this quick. My breathing also sorted itself out at around 3km and felt really comfortable. Making a conscious effort to slow things down has helped massively, thanks for your advice ojo

Took the plunge and bought myself some sexy cropped running leggings yesterday. I had no idea they would be sooooo comfortable, not to mention attractive (

). Makes me wonder why I jogged in my old joggers for so long!!

Briggykins · 01-03-2009, 12:11

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Originally Posted by Takhisis

Not read it yet but a friend is looking to do this: Couch-to-5km

Just wanted to say I've been following this plan for a while (tho I've been a bit slack recently). Seems to be quite a realistic plan for me, and doesn't make me feel bad for wimping out after five minutes like other schemes I've seen.

Pickers · 01-03-2009, 14:06

I was thinking yesterday about trying to do a bit of running...May well try this "couch to 5km" out!
(Although I have no shoes that are good for running - flat soles, insufficient support for arches... :/)

Haly · 01-03-2009, 21:43

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Originally Posted by lostkat

Well, are you two going to do it then???

Me? Yes......when? Not sure yet!

Since starting work again, it's felt less important to me, so I'll probably see how things go

25-02-2009, 07:55	#231
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Not read it yet but a friend is looking to do this: Couch-to-5km __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

25-02-2009, 13:01	#233
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	I am thinking about having a go at it. Not sure yet though __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

25-02-2009, 13:08	#234
Jhadur Peter Pan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lost Inside My Head Posts: 1,068	I'll come too if you wanted to try it __________________ "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it."

27-02-2009, 19:23	#236
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Well, are you two going to do it then??? My book has arrived and I've just started reading it. Also bought RW this month as it has some tips on running up hills etc. How pro did I feel taking that to the counter??? Went out for a run tonight and forced myself to run slower. I still made a reasonable time, but breathing was LOTS better. Really pleased __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

01-03-2009, 12:01	#237
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Did my "long slow run" this morning, which was 9.63km and included 3 big (in KateWorld) hills. I managed to run it all apart from walking approx 200m on the steepest bit. Really really shocked with myself and very proud too. Didn't think that I'd get the stamina back this quick. My breathing also sorted itself out at around 3km and felt really comfortable. Making a conscious effort to slow things down has helped massively, thanks for your advice ojo Took the plunge and bought myself some sexy cropped running leggings yesterday. I had no idea they would be sooooo comfortable, not to mention attractive ( ). Makes me wonder why I jogged in my old joggers for so long!! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

01-03-2009, 14:06	#239
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	I was thinking yesterday about trying to do a bit of running...May well try this "couch to 5km" out! (Although I have no shoes that are good for running - flat soles, insufficient support for arches... :/) __________________ Pictures Last edited by Pickers; 01-03-2009 at 14:09.