C25k - just did my first run!!!

W7 R2 this morning. Gorgeous day here. Should have enjoyed it really but can't say I did, it felt like a slog from about 1/3 of the way in. Used MapMyRun for the first time too, which tells me my pace is 13.5 minutes per mile

I am really starting to question if I am cut out for this!

Finally did w6r2 this afternoon .. Was ok apart from the last minute when i felt like i wanted stop! I was desperate to run today as I was so worried about not having properly run since last Thursday due to circumstances and not having opportunity to run due to DH and work. Could feel myself starting to lose motivation and feel much better for having run today and got back into it. Will do w6r3 on Friday when I have the day off and will steer clear of the gym this time!

Just completed week 1 day 2. Went well and found the running bits easier today. Found my trainers too!

Knee so far is holding up. Couple of twinges but no swelling or pain.

Clocking in from w4 r2. Pushed a lot harder today and my split times show the results! My goal now is to better myself every single run. First time out without sunshine though - have been very fortunate so far! Keep trucking everyone.

TheOnly

Probably virus plus break! Anyway, full marks for perseverance

Hello all, remembering I'd promised to post on this thread motivated me to do week 2 run 2 today! (finally) Theyoniway I felt I'd gone backwards too, but that was maybe because I ate a curry earlier in the evening! I think if we keep up the runs it will get easier even if it feels like we're taking a step back.

Did W2 r3 today after a four day break due to a virus. It was HARD, felt like I'd gone back a step. Is it the gap between runs I wonder? Or could it be that I ran at 2pm today in the park because my sister was here to babysit. I usually run at night.

Week 2 completed! Legs feel like they are on fire at the moment, but am sit going on the sofa feeling rather proud of myself
One of my friends sent me the following link about tying your shoes properly. Its helped with my foot pain for this run.
www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/custom-tie-your-running-shoes?page=single

Hi everyone. A newbie here. Just did week 1 run 1 today and thought I was going to vomit half way through but I did it and am rather proud of myself. Not particularly overweight, just at the upper end my my weight range but approaching 40 and unfit. Glad I took the plunge. Roll on Thursday.

Ok, so after an inital (sort of ) diagnosis by the nurse of iliatibial bone sydrome, my doctor is concerned at the heat and swelling in the right knee. I am being sent off for x-rays as the bone could be chipped and the tendon is definitely injured :( Left knee not so bad, but worse because I am using it more. Well, that exercise at fitness was a good plan then!

to all those with battle wounds. I hope everyone is fighting fit soon.

I got myself new trainers this am, after much research I worked out which are best for over pronators in the New Balance range, as I had a £10 voucher my speedy dd won in her last race.

Went to New Balance factory outlet shop, they had the right ones RRP £85 reduced to £45. They then had a further25% off plus my voucher meant they were £31! Unfortunately I celebrated with a charity shop trawl ( got lovely skinny FatFace crops £5 and a white stuff scarf £4).

So have test driven trainers with wk3 run1, they are lovely and springy and shins did feel better.

I just did week 5 day 2 just now and after the first run I could have kept going but walked just to be safe. Remember people not that long ago I could run for 35 minutes.

I am a slower runner but definitely look like I am running.

Ellie put your feet up. It doesn't mean this has to be the end.

Ouch Ellie. It is so frustrating isn't it? Just have to listen to your body and have a few days rest.
I am a very very slow "runner" too. Was passed by speed walkers last year in the Race for Life 5k but I don't care. I call it running and its the best I can do.

I know what you mean Hunter. DH came out with me yesterday, when I started to run I looked to my left, and he was walking beside me . I've decided my aim of doing c25k is going to be running for 30 mins non stop, and concentrate on the distance later.

Hello runners old and new :)

Injuries are springing up everywhere aren't they? Oh dear... It seems very unfair when we are all making such an effort!

Speaking of which, I began week 7 today. 25 minute runs all week. I found it tough to be completely honest. I am soo slow, just about covered two miles in that time - seriously, you could walk that in 30 minutes!!

So, target for the next two (identical) runs: Go faster!!

Oh dear demented, hope it passes soon!

Just tried to go for w2r1 and had to stop after the first run, my knee was just so painful! Have had a couple of small twinges but nothing major but it was actually painful tonight. Very unhappy and miserable so now feeling very sorry for myself Ellie xXx

Well done Hula.
Should be W4 R1 tonight but have terrible squits and don't dare risk it. Would have to stop at every bush.
groan

Just done week 1 day 1 - first time I have run for years!

Was fine though. Made 11y dd do it with me for moral support!

My only sticking point might be my knee as I have arthritis in one of them. Currently ok with the meds but will need to watch. Figured bough that even if cant go beyond the first few weeks of some short running bursts with walk between it is better than nothing.

I just need to get fit and just not enough time to fit in a gym.

I will - it's tomorrow.

Hi Jofeb, welcome! I started 2 and a half weeks ago, and its going well. I'm actually enjoying running, and looking forward to my next run, which I never thought would happen.

Eminem, that's such a shame . When's your appt? Let us know how you get on

Hi all,

Can I join in with you? I am planning on starting the C25k next week (though have been saying next week for ages!). I want to do it (need to really), but so nervous about being "seen" running (am big!).