Hi All - got pointed to this site from a fellow member on minimims. Just got one more session of week 1 to go and have to say I have surprised myself with how much I am enjoying it. And more to the point I have surprised myself at being able to run at a reasonable pace (4.5mph) for a minute and not die! In fact I find the brisk walking harder than the running at the moment - although I suspect this will change as the weeks go by and the running times increase.
Doing it at home on my treadmill ... much to the cats bemusement!
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Hello Cat LoverSue and welcome, sounds like you are already addicted to this running lark like the rest of us. I run outside, so not sure what my cats would make of it. They'd probably just turn over and go back to sleep!
Caught one of them on the treadmill earlier. Really worked up a sweat snoozing he did! LOL.
Yep really loving the running - looking forward to Saturday's session already. My days are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. I also do a kettlebells dvd programme which has been excellent in helping me tone up. Days for that are Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Friday is my day of rest - unless you count work, caring for my ageing step-Dad and rushing around Tescos!
Welcome catloversue!!!! I'm not sure if we have ever had a kitty participate with the runner and earn a grad badge? Yours might be the first. You will love C25K as each week is a challenge but very doable.
I am a newbie too. Just completed W1r2 today. My days are tues thurs and sats. Have to work around the little one. Can I ask what you use to track your speed etc...
Thanks for the welcome everyone. Much appreciated.
Becksbinks - I'm on a treadmill at home so its easy for me to adjust the speed accordingly. On W1R2 I started out at a brisk walk pace of 3.5mph and jog at 4mph and then after a couple of times ended up at 4mph walk and 4.5mph jog. I guess that's the beauty of a treadmill but I suppose the downside is the temptation to go too fast as I can see the distance I am covering as well. Managed 3k in a few seconds over 30 mins on R2. I love goals BUT I don't want to go too fast that I get totally worn out. Will be trial and error I think for the next couple of weeks
Take its steady I've slowed down, but its seems ok, you get better each time which is a surprise. Have you tried running in the street or park yet. It's nice to get out and see the scenery change
Hiya - nope going to stay indoors for now. I live in a semi-rural area where everyone knows everyone else. Going to wait until I look half decent before I venture outside!
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