Any Couch25K new starters?

I have done run 3 week 2 and was going to go for an extra run tonight but I have a really sore throat and cold symptoms so I'll maybe go for another run tomorrow or I'll just start week 3 on sunday.

I haven't run for a week - we've been away for a wedding, and then DH has been abroad for work so I have not had anyone to watch the DDs so I can go.

I was only on W2R1, should I continue with this, or go back to W1? I would rather continue from where I am, disappointed to have a set back so early.

Although I hate running, I am finding myself desperate to go out tomorrow and run, I have quickly gone back to being lazy and eating junk this week, running seems to be keeping me on the straight and narrow :)

Hi all Well done to everyone who has been out this last few days!

Chiropractor on Friday for Fairy . . . have had a "knee" since injuring it quite badly when I was a teenager.

Getting really grumpy at not having my "jogging time" a few times a week and its a bit sore for more than 15-20 mins walking.

Hoping to learn some new techniques to keep it supple she says confidently

Fairy hope your knee gets better soon. Do you think knee exercises can help? I find lots of variety of squats help my weak knees - before and after a run.

Okay, so W2R2 complete. Found it easier than the previous run in terms of stamina and I was surprised then the session ended as I think I could have run a little bit more. Really feel great.

Wolef that's reassuring. I still find it strange how much I look forward to these runs. Crazy!

Hi all. Nursing a sore knee so taking a few days off Marking my place so I stay on thread.

Back soon when I sort out the right kind if support for it ....

Bssh - if it's any help I found that 90 second bursts of running got steadily easier this week, until on this last run I forgot to stop once or twice and carried on to 2min before I remembered!

Signing in! I invited myself onto the massive thread but can I join the new starters one here too? Just got back from W2R3 and am trowelling down granola cos I'm a pig I reckon I deserve it.

me neither, bssh but, we will!

W2R1 complete. It was hard extending the runs from 60 to 90 seconds but I did them all. Very happy. Though can't see how I'm meant to be running 20+ mins non stop in 8 weeks time!

I'm off for run 3 week 1 this evening (in NZ so different time zone to you guys) I'll let you know how I get on.

nearly finished week 2 - hurrah; never thought i could run for more than 30 seconds, so rather chuffed. And I haven't felt like i'm going to piss myself either (2 kids has played havoc with the bladder!) which is an added bonus! I'm even enjoying it......

W1R3 completed. My lungs and body kept up fie but the last couple of 1 minute runs were hard on my knees. So am trying to do daily leg/knee strengthening exercises in the hope that my knees don't let my running ambition down. Anyone else concerned about their knees?

W2 commences this Saturday. Am very excited about it!

Did W2R1 this morning.

Found it hard, but I was tired and had a rumbling tummy when I started, should have eated something small before I ran. Another run completed though.

I did my 2nd run of week 1 last night and it was brilliant! The sun was setting. I felt fantastic and I can't wait for my next run! I'm not as stiff today as I was after the first run. I'm having a day off today as I have done pretty intensive exercise everyday for a week or so and my lycras are in the wash!!

By the way, has anyone seen this - oragnised weekly 5K runs in parks all over England. My park does one - yay!

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkrun

BsshBosh well done, I would have happily used the rain as an excuse not to run, you are one motivated lady!

Jezabelle I think that's a great point about self esteem, I am taking up running because I don't want to diet anymore, but am finding myself eating less junk and wanting to be more healthy even though I have only been doing this for a week.

Febes well done on your weight loss, that is amazing.

I am doing W2R1 tomorrow, I feel tired just thinking about it. But I'll do early again, so by 7.30am the pain will be over :-)

Well done BsshBossh! Only serious runners get out there in the rain.

FairyBB, sounds like your improving lots of areas in your life ATM. Should give you a real sense of self esteem which, hopefully will motivate you to keep up the running.

I am running a route which is about 1.3 miles now. Am currently running about 5 days a weeks, usually in the morning before DH goes to work. I am entering a local 10k on 27th November. Reckon this gives me a chance to build up fairly gradually.

W1R2 completed in the pouring rain. Felt exhilarating with the rain in my ace. Feel really energised now and can't wait for my next run on Thursday.

Wow - great news from everyone

Well done Jezabelle on the whole mile!

I've been resting my dodgy knee and drinking wine at the weekend and plan to be out tomorrow morning for another 3K. Thinking I'll gradually add 0.25km to each run over the next few weeks till I get to 5K, as the 5K in 30 mins isnt really acheivable for me at the moment (given that I'm not exactly built for speed).

Vanimal you gave me a real laugh at the thought of you jogging round the car park. I prefer early morning runs too as it saves loads of "organising" to get out later in the day.

Febes its early days but I have got a DVD that I'd like to use on my in-between days. If DS co-operates and gets to be in the next half hour I'm gonna take the wrapping off it

Hope W2R1 went well idealism???

Off topic, but I start training for my dream job in a few weeks - I've always wanted to be a self employed driving instructor/coach, and all my "ducks are in a row" for me to do the course! DH has found me a small practice car to play with (as our family car isn't suitable) and I drove it for the first time on Saturday. Roll on this time next year . . . .

Hello, I'm on the other Couch25k thread but there are a lot more newbies here so I am joining you all too . I am a complete running novice and do my W1R2 tomorrow (keeping fingers crossed the rain won't be too heavy). I was aching all over when I did my first run on Saturday but seem to be fine today. I am using the NHS podcast which I'm loving.

Hi All, just popping in to say I am going for a walk this evening, I finally got a BFP on Saturday so am stopping with the running for a bit. If it all goes well, I will be back in May with more baby weight to shift, or if it all goes wrong I will be back sooner. Good luck with all the running you are all doing brilliantly!

Hiya, I did my W1R3 today, muscles are still sore from last week's two runs!

I don't know how you manage to exercise on non-running days too, I don't do anything

So my muscles are a little sore today but normal for when you start new exercise. I did my NO More Trouble Zones- Jillian Michaels dvd this morning which is circuits with weights 40mins. Do you guys do other exercise on your days off from running?
I lost another lb too!!

Awesome goals Jez I'm sure you'll achieve them. My Dad was suggesting last night that we do a half marathon next February. He'll walk and I'll walk/run. Its good to have a goal to work towards.