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Couch to 5k – week 8 in review

22/05/2014

The only problem I’m having with progressing in the Couch to 5k running programme is that each week the training runs are getting longer and so you have less time to squeeze other things into your week – like blogging about it! But, on the flip side I’m finding myself really looking forward to my runs more and more and even going as far as wondering if I can squeeze in extra ones. I never thought I would have been saying that nine weeks ago!

So, week 8 of the couch to 5k programme is quite simple. Each of the three runs is a 5 minute warm up walk, 28 minute job and then a 5 minute cool down. It’s just 3 minutes more running each time than in week 7, but when you’ve been feeling like you’re ready to collapse at the end of 25 minutes the idea of an extra 3 minutes is actually quite daunting.

Couch to 5k week 8

The good news is that I managed to run the whole 28 minutes without having to stop at all (other than the usual pause to cross busy roads). I was very much concentrating on actually managing the running part rather than my speed, so I could see that on the first run of the week my pace was slightly slower than the week before, but I managed to pick that up over the three runs. It was also the week that my official running top from Save the Children arrived. That’s made it all feel somewhat more official and slightly more real!

By the end of the week I was starting to feel really quite positive about the race and the extra Color Run that I’ve also agreed to do for Save the Children. The Color Run itself is un-timed and therefore doesn’t concern me too much, but I’m starting to worry about a few things relating to my main race. How will I feel running in the middle of a big crowd of people? Also, just how warm will it be? The last week or so has shown me that I do actually prefer running when it’s a bit wet and miserable outside as I find otherwise the heat affects me. What about hills? Are there enough in my training run route to account for the ones I’ll have to do in the race itself? And finally, the website for the race says that it’s “iPod free”. The thing that’s really been keeping me going whilst running has been my music. Will I manage without it? Will they really enforce the no iPod rule seeing as my race (unlike the half marathon on the same day) is all contained within the park and doesn’t go onto public roads? Lots of questions, but I guess only time will give me the answers.

I’m running both The Color Run and the 5km race at the St Albans Half Marathon for Save the Children. Please head over and sponsor me here. Thank you!

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  1. Sim @ Sims Life says

    22/05/2014 at 10:28 am

    I doff my cap to you!!! A fantastic idea and a fantastic cause – I still have no motivation to run, just never appealed to me ๐Ÿ™ x

    Reply
    • Penny BlogsPenny Carr says

      22/05/2014 at 11:30 am

      I have to say that the times I’ve tried running before I never “got” it. No idea why this time is different, but it certainly is!

      Reply
  2. Becky says

    22/05/2014 at 11:14 am

    You are doing great Penny

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    • Penny BlogsPenny Carr says

      22/05/2014 at 11:30 am

      Thanks Becky!

      Reply
  3. Boo Roo and Tigger Too says

    22/05/2014 at 12:02 pm

    You are doing amazingly, good luck with the 5k run for Save the Children

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  4. Sonya Cisco says

    22/05/2014 at 12:57 pm

    Go you, and cannot wait to see the pics from the Colour Run – looks amazing! If I was ever to drag my sorry arse off the sofa and run I would definitely need a soundtrack (probably the Casualty theme tune would be appropriate…) so I hope you can use your iPod!

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  5. otilia says

    22/05/2014 at 5:55 pm

    Well done Penny you are doing great!

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  6. Alice says

    22/05/2014 at 6:52 pm

    Go you!! I’ve been trying to improve my running on the treadmill at the gym but am literally not going anywhere (hahah). Your couch to 5k experience is inspiring me x

    Reply
  7. Liz Burton says

    22/05/2014 at 6:58 pm

    I’ve just twigged, you’re doing the SA half marathon – my OH is doing it too!

    Sadly I won’t be joining either of you, but I’m cheering you on!

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  8. Kirsty says

    22/05/2014 at 7:32 pm

    I am still stuck at week 4 and really struggle to fit the three runs in. I am in true admiration of your commitment and dedication and I think that you are running for a fantastic cause too xx

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  9. Mari says

    22/05/2014 at 9:02 pm

    I want to be you, I have downloaded the trial app but haven’t run a zilch yet. Help!

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  10. Pinkoddy says

    22/05/2014 at 9:59 pm

    If anyone can do it you can. I am loving your journey you have come so far already and so inspiring.

    Reply
  11. Donna@MummyCentral says

    23/05/2014 at 9:57 am

    You are an inspiration lovely lady! I’ve been putting off getting back into running – God knows I need the exercise. But I’m determined to start it up again. Must download the app and get started.

    Reply

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