Does couch to 5k work?

[tocpe321]

Originally Posted by loola30

Did my first 5k parkrun today...well, unofficial as it wasn’t on (bank holiday town show in the park), but I still ran the course anyway. 34:35. Quite pleased with that as I’ve not run over trails and grass before. It’s going to be a hot one today though 🥵

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Well done. Excellent time!

Back in UK now so hopefully will do my 1st UK post graduation run soon. Hoping I can start making inroads into time, whilst increasing distance.

[JediMuM]

After doing C25K last year I'm now doing the great north run in a couple of week ... anyone thinking about it give it a go ... I couldn't run to the end of the street .. now I do 13 mile most weekends and am planning on booking for the next Star Wars run at Disney 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 X

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Originally Posted by loola30

How did it go? Thinking of investing in some new trainers / socks and wondered if it made a difference?

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I haven’t used them yet! 🙈 My blister was so bad that it was still painful just to walk on, when it was my run day on Friday and I then take the weekend off. I’m intending on getting up early tomorrow before the heat hits so I’ll let you know how I get on.

[Button17]

I graduated on Thursday. So proud of myself as really never believed I could run. Aim to run 3x a week and am entering my first race, the Poppy run in October.

Good luck everyone and hang in there xx

[tocpe321]

Originally Posted by Button17

I graduated on Thursday. So proud of myself as really never believed I could run. Aim to run 3x a week and am entering my first race, the Poppy run in October.

Good luck everyone and hang in there xx

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Congratulations Button17.

Well done!

[loola30]

Originally Posted by Button17

I graduated on Thursday. So proud of myself as really never believed I could run. Aim to run 3x a week and am entering my first race, the Poppy run in October.

Good luck everyone and hang in there xx

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Congratulations! x

[Guest]

Originally Posted by loola30

How did it go? Thinking of investing in some new trainers / socks and wondered if it made a difference?

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Well that was my first run with no blisters. The socks I got are blister resistant. My feet were so hot in them, but it is already a very hot day. In winter I think they will be good. I’ll still wear them through summer though. The new trainers were comfy so I think I did the right thing getting some properly fitted.

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I know there was a link somewhere in this thread, but can anyone recommend a head band/sweat band?

[skalexander]

Originally Posted by Clairelovestate

Well that was my first run with no blisters. The socks I got are blister resistant. My feet were so hot in them, but it is already a very hot day. In winter I think they will be good. I’ll still wear them through summer though. The new trainers were comfy so I think I did the right thing getting some properly fitted.

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I’m glad a change of shoes and socks has helped, blisters are miserable.

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Originally Posted by skalexander

I’m glad a change of shoes and socks has helped, blisters are miserable.

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They are! The one I got on Wednesday was so large and painful I was hobbling around on Thursday as it was on the arch of my foot where I walk on 😩. It’s healing well now and hopefully that will be the last for a while.