C25k week 6 run 1

[gareth0073]

Week 6 ??? Are we already at the stage !!!! Well done for sticking with it and how go was that 20 minute run at the end of last week good luck Gareth

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Hi Gareth,

Wow, time is flying by, isn't it...!? We did our final Week 3 runs of last week, really good! Here's a link to that previous thread, incase anyone is looking for it:

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

I'll pin this new one, and here's to a great Week 6, and I hope to get out later to do my Run 1 - all being well.

Good luck to everyone for this week!

Thanks for keeping us organised Gareth, and wishing you an excellent week too.

Lowcal

[merrymanda]

Morning Gareth,

I am new to this challenge, so a little behind as I am on week 2. I am doing this with my daughter as she has to do a 1500 at sports day in a couple of weeks. Of next session will be the 3 one of week 2. I am recovering quicker in the walking sections than I did at the beginning although my daughter who is really fit doesn't puff and pant like I do!

Still I have started and just hope to be fitter than I am at the moment (which shouldn't be too hard!)

Merrymanda

[Zest Healthy BMI in reply to merrymanda]

Hi Merrymanda,

Great to see you here! Glad you joined us, I know gareth0073 and moreless and the others will be really thrilled - we love having company here, and it's supportive and encouraging.

Have a wonderful run, and great that you're supporting your daughter.

Lowcal

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to merrymanda]

Yaaaay manda! I'm delighted that you joined us!

We're all at different stages and abilities, so you'll fit in beautifully!

Lowcal is our super speedy Amazon and I'm a puffing, panting plodder! I'm sure that somewhere between those two extremes, is a perfect slot for you

I'm looking forward to hearing how you and your daughter progress

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Hi Everyone,

I went to the gym this morning, and I've done my 1st run of this week on the treadmill at an incline of 1. I ran for 5km and did it in 30 minutes and 50 seconds, and I was very happy!!! Really enjoyed it, and felt really good for that.

Wishing everyone a great 1st run of the week.

Lowcal

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Zest]

You're an incredible athlete Lowcal! I'm so impressed and in awe! Well done you!

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

I did my first run this morning - 5K in 45 mins.

I really tried to beat my 44.22 pb, but it wasn't to be and I felt too pooped to go further

I was a bit rubber legged and light headed after the run and wonder whether I should be eating before I go out? It does feel a bit odd eating so early and I don't want to cause a cramp, or feel sick. Maybe I should have a banana, or something similar before I go and my breakfast afterwards? Any suggestions would be gratefully received

Good luck with your runs, fellow athletes!

[Zest Healthy BMI in reply to moreless]

Hi Moreless,

Well done for doing your first run this morning - that's an excellent time again, and you very nearly beat the previous time - it's incredibly close! Maybe next time.

I am sure that gareth0073 might know about whether you should eat before going out - my thoughts are that I think I've read that it is preferable to eat something beforehand, and I have also read that in some Sport's nutrition books that they even advocate different things to eat or drink 'before' and run, and different things for 'after' - so it might be worth looking into that, to enable you to have optimal nutrition to support your running needs. If I find any helpful information I will pass it on to you, Moreless, but I've not got much time this morning - but hopefully Gareth or someone else will comment on this - or you could always put a post up in the Couch to 5k community to ask their thoughts?!

Hope you have a great day, and well done for completing your first run. You're doing brilliantly!

Have a great week!

Lowcal