sparkysmum Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 (edited) Bramble, its so lovely to "hear " you encouraging cathybc I managed an even slower than usual 7.5miles today in torrential rain and glimpses of brilliant sunshine :!:Edited to say "welcome" cathybc, great to have you on board. Keep on running, girls. Alli x Edited May 22, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Thank you all for your encouragement! Well, I managed the 20 mins, in the rain too . Very slow but I did overtake some dog walkers and the amazing thing is that I did keep going. Yes Bramble, I am doing the NHS Couch to 5K; kind of have a hate/relationship with Laura, hate her at the beginning of each podcasts but love her at the end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Well done cathybc, absolutely FANTASTIC, well done, knew you could do it, woohoo, keep going!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Well, week ten, run one done. I did the same podcast I listened to for week nine, but feel a bit "lost" as this is the first time I haven't had a new podcast with a new challenge Think I'll look for a new route to shake the rotine a bit then try to crack on with improving my (appalling) pace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Well done . Bet you can't believe you've been at it for 2 1/2 months . Please don't worry about your pace, it really is the last thing you need to worry about . Have you got some motivational music to put on your mp3 player - that might help if you've listened to all the podcasts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 njot been out for ages, but managed to do more than 4.5 miles this afternoon around the delights of sunny Redcar dont know how long it took me, but i enjoyed it cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 dont know how long it took me, but i enjoyed it That's the main thing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 dont know how long it took me, but i enjoyed it That's the main thing . Enjoyed it "Ooops, word censored!"ody told me that was supposed to happen as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 was supposed to run tonight, but my legs are sore - got to let them get better - ill run again tomorrow I do enjoy some runs, some i absolutely hate though cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Trying really hard to get going but just not finding the time...........work, kids, dogs, house, not to mention the hideous weather & bloomin' hens Oh well I'll do what I can & cram in the hols.........hopefully. Alli xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I've just done week 10, run 3 and it was a disaster Couldn't get into my stride at all and really struggled, walked for part of the way For lots of reasons, I didn't have any tea last night and I didn't have anything before I went out for my run (I never do eat immediately before) so I'm hoping that's the reason (rather than just an excuse) I was just running on empty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 Don't despair, that's really common and it's happened to me too . Not having eaten is bound to be the reason . Make sure you eat your tea and breakfast next time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Make sure you eat your tea and breakfast next time . OK Mum, will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 And make sure you've got your good knickers on .... just in case . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 running on empty always does it for me, if i dont eat something decent at lunch time i really struggle. dont worry about a bad run, it could be anything, not eating properly, not drinking enough, the wind, the rain, the sun, not sleeping well enough, a rubbish day at work, just dont give up i did 6.4 miles today and it absolutely tipped it down I got drenched i came in and stretched and the cat decided to stretch with me, and lick my forehead cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Bramble - the main thing is that you did it! I ran Sunday, Zumba'd Tues, Pilates Weds. Was supposed to start week 6 tonight but going on holiday on Sat so working late and cleaning cleaning cleaning in readiness for pet sitter, not been sitting down till 11. Feel bad about it but i-pod and trainers coming to Italy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 I haven't run since last Saturday but I'm planning on buying my own GPS watch (partly paid for with £50 Amazon vouchers from my Sainsbury's points ) so I'll have to run a bit more to justify that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 And make sure you've got your good knickers on .... just in case . (Now you really DO sound like my mum!!!!!! Cathy BC, I'm sure housework counts as exercise (I wouldn't really know though, I hardly ever do any ), you are very "Ooops, word censored!"le taking your trainers on hols Have a fab holiday (Laura will be waiting for you when you get back ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Thanks Bramble. Hope you have a good couple of weeks, looking forward to catching up with everyone when I get back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 Have a great time, Cathy . (I've taken my trainers on holiday before but have rarely used them .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Well, that's my third run of week 10 done, so I guess I'm moving into week 11 with my next run, but why am I finding it SOOOOO hard now I really feel like I should be able to move on and maybe get a few more minutes in each week, but I'm struggling. I did do better than Thursday which was a total disaster, but do any of my Omlet coaches have any ideas, please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 Don't worry about "going backwards" (not literally ). I mix long and short runs and sometimes find the shorter ones harder . It's perfectly fine to do a shorter distance so don't push yourself to go further if you're struggling. Get back on track with shorter distances and I'm sure you'll work back up to going further . Bear in mind this is all made up - I have no expert knowledge whatsoever . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 You have experience though Vicki and I think that we all benefit from drawing on others' experiences. I am still being a slob and have not run since the 6 miler a fortnight ago I have been doing Boot Camp and walking for miles with the dog but I don't think that that counts. Here is a picture on the Fun Run that looks as though I am enjoying myself....I am not! http://www.photoboxgallery.com/gallery/photo?photo_id=3052342814&vendor_id=3231 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 How far are you running Bramble? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 How far are you running Bramble? Not very far at all! I run for 30 minutes and in that time I can barely do 4k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
