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hotelcalie
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Couch to 5K - Help!
Ok..started it tonight. Wow it sucked! My legs hurt and lungs BUT I feel so good after that I did Night one. Please someone tell me it gets easier? I have a problem with running (I have very large chest DDD and horrible ankles) so it was tough. Will it get easier?
Also, it is 3 times a week, so tomorrow I am "off" but should I walk fast for 30 mins or something to keep it going? TIA
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Posted 9/10/12 8:43 PM  |
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Lauren
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Re: Couch to 5K - Help!
IT definitely gets easier.
Take the off days completely off, or do something else like weights or biking.
Do you have a supportive sports bra? If not, I think it would be a worthwhile investment. There are ones specifically made for larger chest sizes.
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| Posted 9/10/12 11:58 PM |
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Re: Couch to 5K - Help!
Yes, it definitely gets easier. I was not a runner at all, in my whole life, and I'm 36 and relatively out of shape in terms of NEVER exercising.
I started couch-to-5K in July, and I am now starting week 6. The other day, I ran for 20 minutes straight, something I didn't ever imagine doing. You'd be surprised how quickly you build stamina if you stick with it.
A few tips:
- Run SLOWLY... sometimes I feel like I am practically running in place, but I keep the running form/motion going. But if you go too fast, you will tire quickly and it will be harder to complete each run. My whole goal is to build endurance, and I will worry about speed down the road.
- Make sure you have good running shoes, that are designated running shoes (not just sneakers).
- Repeat days/weeks if you need to. I started from zero, from a fitness level, so I repeated weeks 1 & 2, and then I've been able to progress from week 3 to 4 to 5. The last run of week 5 was a 20 minute run, and I didn't do the whole thing the first time (I took a walk break), so I repeated that run once and I was able to complete the whole 20 minute run the second time.
- Run somewhere you like to run... I hate the treadmill, so I've been doing all of my runs outside on a school track, even in the heat. But I enjoy being around other people at the track and just being outside without having to worry about cars.
- Sign up for a race! I am doing my first 5K in early October. I figure even if I can't run the whole thing by then, it's fine, but it gives me a good goal to work toward.
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| Posted 9/11/12 8:58 AM |
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hotelcalie
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Re: Couch to 5K - Help!
Thank you! I found a track near me to use instead of a treadmill.
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| Posted 9/11/12 9:38 AM |
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lorich
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Grammie says "Lora Gina"
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Re: Couch to 5K - Help!
It definitely gets easier. I would also recommend doing some sort of activity in between - walking is a great start.
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| Posted 9/11/12 1:10 PM |
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hotelcalie
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Re: Couch to 5K - Help!
I did night 2 and I feel great! What a difference from day one already :)
I may actually be able to do this! Signed up for a 5K in November!
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| Posted 9/13/12 10:01 AM |
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DMT
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Re: Couch to 5K - Help!
You can do it. I could not even run a minute when I started and now I am getting ready for a 5k in November as well. STICK WITH IT you will be amazed
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| Posted 9/13/12 1:04 PM |
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