jlo Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I swear that I am getting worse! A couple of weeks ago I was ok at about 4 miles. This week has been dreadful. I have literally hated every step of the two runs that I have done and the thought of having to do that distance at least twice more fills me with complete dread....why oh why have I set myself this stupid challenge. I am sure that a competition to see how many cakes I could eat would be more fulfilling!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 I'm sure I'd beat you at that . I have had times like that, it's horrible and you think it'll always be like that . I bet you'll find you go out again soon and enjoy it. Managed 2.8 miles in 30 mins this morning then my step class. Then undid it at Starbucks with a latte, a caramel wafer and an Aero bar on the way home . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Make sure that you are drinking enough jlo and also that you are not running too soon after a meal. Don't be downhearted, it will be a blip and you will be fine I am sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 7.39 miles in 1 hr 23. Not exactly speedy but very pleased I managed it without stopping (or phoning OH for a lift home ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 That is brilliant. You are my inspiration! I will do more tomorrow......(maybe! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Fitness indeed Vicki Couldn't do the 0.39miles just now never mind the rest Must try harder, must try harder, must................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Whew Got a lift to sports centre (OH is off doing a race somewhere in the Borders), did a really good step class then 30 mins abs work in the gym then had to run the almost 3 miles home (mostly uphill and into a stiff breeze - I wasn't embarrassed, that was the colour of my face ). If it's any consolation, I'm eating complete rubbish constantly so I'm not losing an ounce of weight . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Eh..........Mrs Speedy Legs in Edinburgh..........what are you on..........if its legal, where can I buy it I managed my usual 4 miles with the Yorkie and am consoling myself by reciting the Tortoise and the Hare story to myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Alli, you wouldn't be saying that if you'd seen the speed I was trudging along at . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I didn't run yesterday. I did cycle to and from Boot Camp but I am finding it hard to motivate myself to run after the rubbish I did last week. I am off work tomorrow and will have a go then. My back has been qutie sore as well which doesn't help. I have offered to do a cricket coaching course to help out at the club where my daughter plays. I did the first day of three on Saturday and it was good fun but quite full on. My complete lack of experience of cricket didn't seem to hamper me too much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 2.8m in 32 mins this morning. I'd take it easy if your back's sore. If it makes running hard, you'll not enjoy it and it's obviously demotivating you . Cricket coaching sounds fun (not the cricket bit though *yawn* ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Hi jlo, don't worry at all about not feeling like running. I know of someone ( a former running friend's mum) who ran a 2hr 30 min half marathon without ever running 2 steps before hand. She was fit & healthy and entered on the spur of the moment. Don't worry, be happy. Alli xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Meant to mention earlier, thanks to my job & too many evening commitments I'm having to go out for a run at 5.30 am tomorrow. Hoping S comes with me. Alli xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 I know of someone ( a former running friend's mum) who ran a 2hr 30 min half marathon without ever running 2 steps before hand. Really ? I wonder how long it took her to be able to walk again . I know how my legs feel and that's with training . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I know of someone ( a former running friend's mum) who ran a 2hr 30 min half marathon without ever running 2 steps before hand. Really ? I wonder how long it took her to be able to walk again . I know how my legs feel and that's with training . To be fair she did loads of exercise classes and cycled too. But didn't ever run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I went to the gym today and ran 4 km on the treadmill and felt reasonably ok. It was at about 8.5 to 9 km per hour so not terribly fast and certainly no gradients but it got me back to thinking that maybe I could try back out on the road again. This evening I did Boot Camp and that was....is the word "fun?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 That's good . Glad it's feeling more enjoyable (although not sure "fun" or "enjoyable" are really words we can use ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Hello!Sparkysmum invited me to join you on this thread, but I'm not at all sure that I "qualify" I've just done day one of the Couch2 5K program, having never run before (apart from at school, which was a long time ago!). Felt very self conscious about running in public (went out under cover of darkness to avoid being seen ). Compared with what you are all doing, this is NOTHING, but I was able to complete the first podcast and actually feel quite good this morning (feet are a bit sore though ). The next run is tomorrow and whilst I'm still apprehensive, I'm not dreading it, so I'm just going to take it one day at a time and see how it goes ... feel free to kick me out if I'm in the wrong thread, but any tips would be much appreciated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Hi Bramble, just a quick hello and to say "well done", your first jog round the block is the worst the best is yet to come. I'm barely running at all just now thanks to changes in my work circs & I am only just ticking over however I'm not at Strathyre tomorrow so I'll try and fit a quick run in at a sensible hour. Great to have you with us, keep on running. Oh if no one has mentioned it already get some good tunes- makes all the difference. Alli xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Thank you for the lovely welcome!!! I felt quite chuffed when i got to the end of my podcast, really didn't think I'd be able to do it, just wonder if I'll be able to keep it up!! The Couch to 5k program is for 9 weeks and during that time I've got podcasts to listen to which tell me when to walk/run etc, the music isn't probably what I'd choose to listen to, but it's not too bad and if I ever get to week 10, I'll be able to choose my own music (lots of time to load up my mp3 player then!! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Hello Bramble . All types of runners welcome here - we were all beginners once . I started with a Race for Life 5k (having never run at all) and here I am now doing half marathons . Keep up the good work - you'll feel fab once you've achieved your 5k . OH had the car today so I ran to work and home again (5 miles in total). Bit of a pain having to take clothes/lunch etc in the day before and having to shower when I got there, but at least that's today's run out of the way . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Hello Bramble . All types of runners welcome here - we were all beginners once . I started with a Race for Life 5k (having never run at all) and here I am now doing half marathons . Keep up the good work - you'll feel fab once you've achieved your 5k . OH had the car today so I ran to work and home again (5 miles in total). Bit of a pain having to take clothes/lunch etc in the day before and having to shower when I got there, but at least that's today's run out of the way . Well done you, multitasking and saving the planet all in one go!!! Think it'll be some time before I'm anywhere near 5k, can't really imagine I'll ever get there, but am already planning tomorrow's outing (I'm planning my route around the areas I know will be least busy! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Finished "run" number 2 this morning, it actually went ok and I didn't have to stop once, bit bothered Im not doing it right (am I actually "jogging"? ) but whatever Im doing its quicker than walking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Hi Bramble! It sounds as though you are enjoying your running/jogging and I believe that this is half the battle. I like the thought of going out - just me and the open road - but the reality never really matches up to my visions! It does help to come on here and have a cheer when things are going well and a moan when they are not so good. I went out and did 3.7 miles in 41 minutes today. I was pants up the hills and ended up walking for some of the way but it did feel a little easier than last week's efforts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 jlo, sounds great to me and Bramble I bet you feel good I just want to get running again . I've resigned myself to having to wait until April - only about 6 days in school the whole month Will try and do something most days then - got to give ANH a bit of competition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
