Starting C25K 19/11

W1R2 done. Did 23 mins total, added an extra 60 second run and 2 mins walking
Calf muscles still burning like hell when I run, nearly cried today
On a good note wasn't out of breath still

Congrats everybody, you are doing really well!
Did W1R3 this morning, went quite well but I felt really sluggish. Thankfully my running partner has returned, so the next run will be with her and hopefully a bit more motivated.
Still haven't solved the key problem...

DD - just done W4 for the third time in a row - I am amazed - felt incredible that I ran for 16 minutes - OK some breaks in the middle of that - but hell that is detail - I ran!!! and I did not die or throw up as predicted - I did not even feel that bad at the end .. made mistake of looking at week 5 - the number 8 appeared - felt a little giddy and put ipod down quickly... that is for next week - want to really crack week 4 before I enter long distance running !!!

GoL - well done on your running - and welcome to the changed world of what is now fun on a Friday! I have given up drinking just for november to make sure I have no hangover excuses not to run and sadly this week found myself trying to convince friends to join me at the gym on a friday night for a workout and with the extra special treat of steam room at the end - they all looked at me as if I was mad and agreed to go to pub instead! Given I want to do week 5 on Saturday to give self time to regain use of legs for work, I have to decline... am sure Paula Radcliffe had same issues with her friends!!

Planning w1r2 tonight. Not sore but legs feel heavy today. Hoping they don't start burning again!
My run is more like a slow trot/shuffle but I figure I can worry about speed later...

W1R2 done. Harder than W1R1 as i'm feeling a bit stiff all over. still did it though!
Toes hurt too. Need to toughen them up.

ZZMum I just did W4D1 today and managed the five minutes for the first time and it feels like a huge achievement doesn't it?!

W1R3 done! 2 days off now hurrah. Definitely pulled something on inner thigh which hurts like a bitch aches. Any ideas?

been to the gym. aching rather a lot now.

will keep going!

just done W4D2 - and i did not die! In fact, I would say I just did it - at one point in the last run - of 5 WHOLE MINUTES, I did consider just stopping and going for a steam which is my usual cop out, but managed to hang on thanks to Chumbawumba Tub thumping - would appear taste in music died rather than me - and finished it!! woohooo!!!

hey GoL - that sounds great! I could really do with the support - am in the NW if you are around that way - or definitely we could speak - sounds like you know what you are doing with the progressions .. I will send you a PM as well - THANKS

W1R1 done
Didn't get out of breath but my calves were burning, almost like cramp. Did my weights and resistance training after. Bit achy now, not helped by heffalump horse treading on my foot today. When that didn't put me off she proceeded to be as difficult as possible for an hour to ride

hiya got inspired from atyourcervix on another thread and ran after two mnths today.also started c25k

I have a jogging lead that goes around my waist (with a dog on the end pf course ) I clip my keys to the lead.

I realise this is of no help to you unless you have a dog with which to run with. I can reccomend Fox Terriers to be great running partners. Strong enough to, erm, help you uphill, not so strong that they pull you over.

I have not done any exercise today. I still feel like crap so I had a nap instead. I am hoping a day of rest and good, nutritious food will sort me out for Bootcamp tommorrow. I might have a run before Bootcamp.

Ahem, I might be ok holding my keys, actually

Get a bumbag Kat?

Did W1R2 this morning and still feel fine! Maybe a stupid question, but where do you keep your keys when you are running? I have a snazzy armband for my phone, but my top and trousers don't have pockets, so I am running with my keys in my hand and feel stupid. Briefly thought about putting it in bra, but don't fancy sweaty keys, either ?

sorry more of a slow jog than a run that should have said!

dooin - I have just finished week 3, the second 3 minute interval was a killer and to be honest it's more of a slow jog then a walk! is week 4 really five minutes?

I'm just proud that I didn't actually die

Hello, can I join too? I am also a v unfit and not-real runner. I started c25K in August, and am on W7 now.

So lots of stopping in between, as DH and I travel a fair bit for work, and have nobody to watch DDs, hence lots of breaks in running.

I struggled on W1 back in August, but, the program does work, and now, on W7 I can just about run 25 mins without stopping. It does nearly kill me, but I can do it. I am not quite sure how that happened, I think c25K is perfectly paced for non-runners like me.

Am going to through a bit of blip where I am losing motivation at the moment, but determined to see it to the end. I have noticed a little weight loss (down a belt size quite comfortably) and DH who never compliments me noticed that my waist is now looking trimmer too.

Most of the benefits for me are psychological though - just the sheer good feeling that comes through knowing you are doing some challenging and regular exercise.

I am trying to gear myself up for a run at lunchtime today, I'll let you know how it goes.

Good luck everyone, we can all do this.

HH - great name - I never thought I would run 3 minutes to be honest in week 2 and somehow managed it - but now I am wondering how I leap from 3 to 5 without an extended lie down between the runs.. I took a peak at Week 5 - and that is running for 8 WHOLE MINUTES!! Decided to ignore that for time being and spending maybe a couple of weeks on Week 4 in true coward styleee..

You can run for 90 seconds !! it is not pathetic - it is amazing - and soon you will be doing more and more - it is quite addictive really - or that is how I feel now post run and full of endorphins - an hour ago when on treadmill, I had quite a different opinion!!