warning starting c25k can lead to this - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

132,595 members158,677 posts

warning starting c25k can lead to this

moger profile image
mogerGraduate
10 Replies

so i set off today to do battle on the guided busway the plan was to try for st ives and back thats 12 there and 12 back i know im full if it however i wasnt for long tight calfs for the first 3 miles then a loo stop then left foot went numb so i had to stop again ,its a this point i was ready to stop but hell no and im glad i did got to 9 and turned round to head back loverly all good to 14 then evil runner in my head telling me to stop oh no i said so i run on ,a loverly runner came past me smile and laughed i didnt have the energy to tell here i was at mile 16 and by this time id developed my own personal shower .it killed me im glad ive done but i think a little more work for me happy running all

Written by
moger profile image
moger
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
10 Replies
carole01 profile image
carole01Graduate

Wow!! you did brilliantly! Well done!

moger profile image
mogerGraduate

cheers carole was hard work at the end getting close to 26 under 4hrs

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate

blimey you are amazing, well done!

moger profile image
mogerGraduate in reply to ju-ju-

cheers jj was hard work near the end but im up for a 3.30 marathon time if i keep this up you should start adding a mile or half each week for your long runs this will help no end for your full m .well done for your run good job keep it up train hard run easy

rcp27 profile image
rcp27Graduate

Nice one. Did you bring your swimmers? Last I heard the path along the busway was routinely flooding.

moger profile image
mogerGraduate in reply to rcp27

only went to swavesey well just passed but the boys on the bikes were out

Aftabs profile image
AftabsGraduate

Well done!

ZoomZoom profile image
ZoomZoomGraduate

Wow, you are amazing. Well done.

Excellent...Nice run, with what sounds like a fantastic pace.

moger profile image
mogerGraduate in reply to

cheers phil72 hopefully i will be hitting the 20 plus next time

You may also like...

Ahh starting c25k on Monday!!

about how unfit I am im finally doing it so my first run will be on Monday eeeek im so nervous

Starting C25K tonight!

crossed :) So I've my running gear with me in work and I'm planning to walk/run my way home this...

Couch to leading a C25K group

Nutrition for getting started on C25K

I wonder if any graduates were ever reluctant runners like me with no clue about optimal nutrition...

noobie starting c25k.

positive so thought id give it a go. I have never run before. I am over weight and looking to...