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Hi everyone! I am back :)

I did the Couch to 5k program in 2011/2012 and I have just started up again (into my 5th week).

During that time (in a blog) I tracked every run and gave myself tips for the next time. I thought I would share the link again because since restarting the program I have ...

And ausgirl, I love your blog and all the tips you have on it - especially the tips on motivation and on completing time goals before tackling pace and distance. I'm a bit disheartened by my pace at the moment but I know it's something to work on later. One thing at a time!

Finished week 1 ...

I have collated all the little things I learned along the way, both psychological and physical. I hope they can help you too. There is heaps of things I wish someone told me before...too many to write in here!

http://ausgirlscouchto5ks.blogspot.com. ... -tips.html

Everyone I have ever passed in my exercise greets the passer by with a chirpy "Good morning!" or evening, or afternoon accompanied by a smile. I live in Australia and usually the people exercising are happy people. I think it is actually considered rude here if you don't and I always feel a little ...

Yvonne00 wrote:It was just under 3k I did - I don't know if that's good or bad!!

Wow! I have started the 30 minute jogs of the last week and I have only just managed to get in just over 4km!

You are way ahead!!

Thanks Ted :-) Another tip – try to get in touch with your local running club! You're very likely to find they welcome you warmly and running with other people is a great way to progress!

Stop trying to get out of it BJ...you know you are going to have to do it at some point! You got us off all ...

First run done and it wasn't bad at all - kept the treadmill at a 2.5 incline, walked at a speed of 5.3 and "ran" at 6.5. Red faced but feeling really pleased. Woo! :P


Well done! I am not doing it on a treadmill, so I have no idea what those speeds mean, but it sounds way harder than what I ...

I got fitted out at the local sports shoe store that had a computer that tracked my step. So I made them do all that work for me, then I went and bought my pair online for much cheaper. I got a pair of Mizuno Wave Alchemy 11s, as they give my turning ankles support and control. Asics Kayanos are ...

I went through exactly the same thoughts as you, although I had to train myself to not be deterred by 'what a run might be like' and just keep going with the schedule. It is all psychological. Every week is a new step up, where you are thinking "Oh my goodness, I cannot imagine running for that long ...

Well done, I have found a path that is about 1/2 mile long so I use that and double back, it is reasonably flat with a couple of small inclines. I hope that once I start the 20 minute runs ( i think it is week 7) I will be able to go out further and enjoy more of the surroundings but for now it is ...