Started C25K Programme Today

[Bellydancer57]

Just started my Couch to 5k programme today. easy walking/running programme (see NHS or other websites) to get you from couch to running 5 k. Did my warm up & warm down routine too but feeling quite achey. I do 3 water workouts a week so was surprised I feel like this. Guess different type of work out using different muscles. Had my protein drink too but feel light headed.
Anyone else on this programme?

 

[Sharonimo]

Well done!

Not me, Bellydancer, a bit too early for me yet (I still have bad osteo arthritis in my knees and hips and no sign of that improving yet despite weight lost so far).

However, I remember that at least one other WLS person did start the C25K programme a few months back and have just found the thread:

It was Miss Tickle:
http://www.wlsurgery.com/fitness-exercise/143133-couch-5k-anybody-c25k.html

 

[Bellydancer57]

Thx a million will take a look. Hope you're are not in too much pain with your problems.

 

[top_kat]

will follow your progress with interest as this is something planned I hope for my future . . .when I get to that point

 

[Evenstarr]

Oooooh this sounds interesting!
Ive agreed to run the Manchester marathon in April 2014 so really need to think about some good training.

 

[Bellydancer57]

Programme is downloadable as podcasts on NHS website via iTunes. as you play it it tells you when to run & walk & when to stop with some music so all you do is follow the instructions. Gotta say my gluteus maximus is killing me despite doing a warm down & stretching. Rest day tomorrow thankfully LOL

 

[Sarahj2710]

I really fancy doing this, but at 22st I think I need to lose a bit more before running without doing myself a mischief... Will follow your progress with interest though.
Xx

 

[Yvessa]

Hi Sarah - I'm in the 21s - you may be surprised at what your body can do - I was terrified of getting on my bike but it was amazing being on it.

BD, do you reckon that you could use the c25k on a bike? IE easy peddling, harder peddling?

 

[Bellydancer57]

You know that sounds like a good idea. Listen to the podcasts on the NHS website via iTunes & see if it works. Let us know. Oooh my bum still aching LOL

 

[Tracey1404]

Hi there. Thanks for the tip, will download from NHS site. I've started n my treadmill (day 8). I'm doing 3k a day and from 0.5k to 2.5k I am jogging 100 yards every 3rd minute. Only 6 workouts done and already I am feeling stronger. It took me 54 minutes to walk/jog complete last night but I burnt 400 calories in the process. My butt aches as much as my legs! Keep us informed how you get on. Tracey xxx

 

[Bellydancer57]

Thx. You too.

 

[Bellydancer57]

Well I have styled with week 1 & repeated it as family issues prevented me doing it every other day for 3 days. Now have completed week 1 again according to plan. Found it quite hard to be honest as dispite the wrm up & warm down & stretches at he end my lower back, ight hip & leg really gives me pain. This is we're I had my chronic back problem. Not feeling very confident going on to week 2 of the programme. I will give it a try on Sunday but may just briskly walk it. Maybe I'm bing too ambitious & need to loose more weight. That aside my water workout teacher does a deep water workout with flotation belts. She asked me if I want to join. Yippeeee I can now the flotation belt will fit me LOL x

 

[Bellydancer57]

Sorry for spelling mistakes iPad & fingers out of control!

 

[Yvessa]

I have to download these. Although - I sprinted next to my daughter on her bike and beat her down the hill! Am just loving the mobility - but am very mindful that I have a tendancy to go overboard. Just trying to move more as until I get back to work routine is unlikely to happen.

 

[Yvessa]

Also BD, I had planned to give myself 3 weeks on each stage as they don't take into account the injury risk of those of us who are/have been seriously overweight. We can't undo the damage to our joints.

 

[Sarahj2710]

I think I would really like to do this but am gonna wait til I am under 20 stone. Like you Yveasa I have problems with my joints, knees and hips specifically. So don't want to make it worse at this stage.

 

[Yvessa]

To be honest Sarah, when I say I had joint pains I was still teaching full time at 30 stone so my mobility does not seem to be as impaired as some of you guys. I think that's part of the reason that I already have so much of my mobility back. That and the fact that I'm a nutter for trying to do things too quick

 

[Yvessa]

Also cycling and swimming are the best for joint pains - or so my doc tells me

 

[Bellydancer57]

Agree & I have had no problems with my swimming & water workouts. Not got a cycle (yet) have a bit of a fear of them down here in London its such a zoo out there. Tried gym cycle but find it a bit boring. My women's institute has a spin off group for cyclists 'The Raidiant Riders' lots of cool chicks with their bikes who meet up for specific fun rides. Need to pluck up courage to join.

 

[Sarahj2710]

I have actually started swimming everyday, and it does help, not tried cycling but there's an old bike in the garage I might dig out and try. My mobility wasn't too bad I still managed to work and walk about but my job involved sitting for the best part of the day so sometimes I would get up and not be able to move my hips, once I got going I was ok, so I try and walk now as well.
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