Does couch to 5k work?

[skalexander]

Originally Posted by tocpe321

Run 2 done. Felt a bit tougher, although the time went quicker.

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As someone who is not a natural runner but is doing a half marathon on Sunday, this is extremely true!

[tocpe321]

Originally Posted by skalexander

As someone who is not a natural runner but is doing a half marathon on Sunday, this is extremely true!

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Thanks Kate. Hope it goes really well on Sunday.

[skalexander]

Originally Posted by tocpe321

Thanks Kate. Hope it goes really well on Sunday.

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Thank you! Had the lurgy for a week so feeling nervous but I keep telling myself if I need to walk or slow down then that’s okay.

[Princess Ariel]

This definitely works! I’m on week 2, completed my 2nd run yesterday and I can already feel a difference! My energy levels have increased, I feel lighter (less bloating from IBS I think rather than any weight loss) and I just have more ‘get up and go’. I’d definitely recommend couch25k, the short bursts of running make it so much more achievable! I look forward to my runs now!

[JudeB]

I've just one run left to do on week 3 and am really enjoying it so far. You definitely get a buzz after doing it each time. Although I had to take painkillers going to bed last night as my legs were aching
Hoping to have it completed before we go to Florida

[xXxSammi88xXx]

Just done week 2 day 2. I’m suffering really bad with stitch half way through and its setting me back i’m pushing through the pain but its so frustrating

[Princess Ariel]

Originally Posted by xXxSammi88xXx

Just done week 2 day 2. I’m suffering really bad with stitch half way through and its setting me back i’m pushing through the pain but its so frustrating

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When you feel a stitch coming on try to remember your breathing! Deep breath in through the nose and out through the mouth, I find this helps to ease off the stitch pain, I also just slow my pace a bit if I feel a stitch coming. Keep at it, your doing great!

[Hotlush]

Originally Posted by Princess Ariel

When you feel a stitch coming on try to remember your breathing! Deep breath in through the nose and out through the mouth, I find this helps to ease off the stitch pain, I also just slow my pace a bit if I feel a stitch coming. Keep at it, your doing great!

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It can also help to push your tummy out as you breath in.

[tocpe321]

Originally Posted by xXxSammi88xXx

Just done week 2 day 2. I’m suffering really bad with stitch half way through and its setting me back i’m pushing through the pain but its so frustrating

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Hope you get through ok.

[JudeB]

Originally Posted by Princess Ariel

When you feel a stitch coming on try to remember your breathing! Deep breath in through the nose and out through the mouth, I find this helps to ease off the stitch pain, I also just slow my pace a bit if I feel a stitch coming. Keep at it, your doing great!

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Great tips - thanks