Dominic, one of our sons, has recently taken an interest in running. Maybe he’s been inspired by us; we have both completed the C25K (couch to 5k) running app which basically trains absolute non-runners to running 5 km in just 8 weeks. This enthusiasm has coincided nicely with a new local junior parkrun which started … Continue reading this article ››
C25K Week 2 Runs 1 – 3 & Running in the Dark
Well the week started poorly…I had a a mild cold so I didn’t want to risk making it worse by going out for a run. A few days later I felt much better and braved my first run of week 2. I was apprehensive as I found week one hard. I needn’t have worried as … Continue reading this article ››
C25K – Week 1 Runs 1-3 Starting off
For those not familiar with the C25K running plan, it’s a programme designed for people who are absolute beginners get into running. A quick Google will bring up loads of websites dedicated to what is an essentially a 9 week plan from no running to running for half-an-hour / 5 kilometres. Even the NHS … Continue reading this article ››
C25K – Starting again after Plantar Fasciitis Injury
In May I started the C25k running programme and progressed to W8R3 (week 8, run 3) without problem. W9R1 was stopped abruptly due to a very sharp and uncomfortable pain in my heel; I had developed Plantar Fasciitis. (See my previous post here to how I recovered). I have invested in some properly fitted running … Continue reading this article ››
Self help and DIY guide to resolving Plantar Fasciitis
Now, I’m not an expert when it comes to treating any kind of injury so I recommend you speak to your doctor before commencing any self-help treatment. This post is about my experience with Plantar Fasciitis and how I helped/treated myself. My plantar fasciitis occurred this summer and was a result of wearing flip-flop type … Continue reading this article ››
Nightime Couch to 5k Run – 28min 8sec
On Friday evening I decided I didn’t want an 6am start on Saturday morning and made an impromptu decision to do a night-time run. Our streetlamps have recently been converted from yellow Sodium-vapour lamp to white fluorescent lights and this gave me the confidence to go out for my evening jog. Normally I’d run straight … Continue reading this article ››
Week 7 Run 2 and Eyebrows
Yesterday I completed run 2 of Week 7 of the Couch to 5k program. And it was a tricky one … I’d stupidly elected to involve hills. Not just one, but quite a few. And it was not a great idea. It all came good in the end though, and managed to do a bunch … Continue reading this article ››
Couch to 5k Update
So on week 6, Run 3 of my Couch to 5k, and today (despite having a huge day out yesterday at Marwell) did my scheduled run which was 5 mins walking, 25 mins running and 5 minutes walking. I got to the 25 minutes running and I felt great so popped another 5 or so … Continue reading this article ››