Hi Dom - Ill try to PM you (is that even possible here?) with my Endomondo details and we can 'friend' (if you like?) Its a bit like Facebook for exercise (so no updates about what Im having for dinner, but it does tell you that Ive just been running!)
It is so motivating though isnt it! I just got back from run 2 of week 3 and its told me I have a PB of 1km in 5m46s Im buzzing!
I also have a 'fitbit' pedometer thing, which I love and which helps motivate me to move more on a day to day basis. So Im always making myself walk up and down the stairs at work instead of taking the lift. It was expensive, but I wear it pretty much every day and although I dont think Ive got fitter as a result, I do find Im less lazy when i know its tucked into my bra! Fitbit can connect to Endomondo too, so it shows that Ive been walking as well as running. If you really wanted, you could connect the lot up to My Fitness Pal which will monitor your food intake too!
The interesting thing is, Endomondo tells me Im covering less distance in week 3 than I was in week 2, which is odd, but I think its because you run slightly slower for 3 mins than you do if you run for 90s. Im not too bothered by distance - the whole beauty of the C25K is that its about time on your feet rather than distance covered. Distance comes later - but it is interesting to see. Im sure that in a week or so I will start to get further each time. I seem to remember this happening last time.
I woke up early and found no snow, so I braved it. There was an icy cold hard wind blowing off the sea and the pavement in parts was icy, but on the whole I could see it and managed to stick to the gravelly tarmac which has more grip. Had to divert my step a couple of times and did slip twice, however I did the whole thing and Im pleased I got out there.
No advice re snow and ice. I suspect that its just a slippage danger. I have 'run' in snow and its just hard work, wet and cold. I dont mind, but you probably need to stick to grass in case you fall and be aware of where you are stepping. I spoke to someone in Millets last week who recommended using the ice/snow grip things you can buy to slip over your shoes - she said her dad uses them for running all the time when the weather is like this.
Lets hope the weather picks up soon as we can all get back to normal!
Katy - a day or two off wont hurt, just get back out there when its safe. I had 4 days off this week and then 3 days off with no ill effects - actually, I think the break did me good and I feel like my muscles have repaired and are ready for action!
