C25k - just did my first run!!!

*was going to be easy

I thought it was be easy !!!!!!!!!!! after the first 60 secs I actually thought I may die, which is very sad to admit to, but I persevered and did the full 20 mins and actuallfelt ok at the end - doing number 2 tomorrow...A bit achy today but I do cycle 4 miles a day so hopefully that will help . May have to not use a podcast then :( was clutching my phone stopwach last night and looking at it waiting for the 60 secs to be over every two secs

Hi Emine I was where you were 1 run ago. I found the 2nd run a lot easier, and I can't believe I'm actually looking forward to run 3 tonight

Hi Eminemmerdale - I don't have a Blackberry but I had trouble with my phone. I ended up going direct to the NHS website and downloading the podcasts that way. I couldn't find the app at all on my phone - samsung. Well done on starting, that's the biggest step by far! How did you find it? My legs really ached the first week, five weeks in and I've been amazed at how quickly I've progressed.

Did my first run yesterday...ouch! Am having a problem though - I have a blackberry and cannot find anything which seems compatible to download - even the blackberry site, which i scanned the barcode from (isn't that BRILLIANT!!) says my device isn't compatible - anyone got any ideas?

Well done new :) I've just looked at w6r1 ahead of tomorrow and its back to three intervals... So I can test my theory about the third run being harder irrespective of length in minutes.

As for running bras, I'm a 32E (although still bfing so not sure that's accurate!) and mine is a shock absorber. It seems to do the job. I must go and get measured though, just to see what size they are these days

Evening everyone - just got back from w5r2 and survived! Like Hunter I found it easier than w5r1, not sure why??! I found the first 8 mins very comfortable and I started to sweat a bit 4 mins in during the second run ... even found I had a bit left in the tank for the final 60secs so really went for it. Feel very proud of myself, especially when I think back to w1r1 when I was struggling to do the 60secs with a break! Still apprehensive about the next one, but will trust Laura that I'm ready and not set out too quickly.

Well done Wibbly for starting, you will be hooked before you know it!

Sparkle - good luck for tomorrow, I'm afraid I can't help with bra advice as I'm only 34A, but I'm sure someone will be along who can.

Hi all, just checking in! Am due to do w3 d1 tomorrow and am a wee bit nervous. I'm only about a stone and a half over weight but am very flabby round the stomach and have huge boobs and my pelvic floor is shot. I've been running in manky old jogging bottoms and ten year old aerobics trainers but am way past caring about what people think I look like. I have two pairs of Asics Gels on order after getting a gait analysis at the weekend, and have picked up some sports bras today but I'm not sure they'll do the job - any recs for a great control bra for a 30GG/H size? I am going to finish this programme if it kills me!

Just watching the London Marathon, and it makes my 8 minutes of running over 20 minutes pale in comparison. Truly inspiring....

Thanks asinine and sad, the support really helps

Hello wibbly you're definately in the right place
Well I've finished my first week and I've got to say I've really enjoyed it (I never thought if say that!) I'm a bit aprihensive about stepping up to week 2 on Monday but in for a penny in for a pound and all that!

Well done wibbly! Glad you enjoyed it

W1R2 complete. I was nervous to start with, and really had to force myself to go, but I actually enjoyed it once I got going.

Back from wk2r1, went well once I got into it. Slight hangover from last night, but no excuses allowed. Dd is doing her 10k next week, so she's already been out running.

Dh thinks I've gone mad, but he is making noises about getting on his bike again. Would like him to get fit too.

Hi Thief welcome! I'm still at the stage where running for 1 min seems like an achievement. you're in the right place.

Can I join? Just done w2 run2 today and it was ok. Almost enjoyed it. These threads have really encouraged me and it is great to hear about running for 20 mins. I can't imagine it now but am just hoping that Laura will get me there.

Aw, you guys

Thank you so much for the support, it makes such a difference.

I knew you could do it Well done!

Hurrah for Hunter!

Did w2r2 last night, and got my gps going on run double. Very interesting to hear my interval times as I went, even managed to pick up the pace a little on the last run.

Go Hunter! Who cares about the pace yet, what an achievement!

Well done Hunter!! Must be such a feeling of achievement! I wouldn't worry about the distance you covered, the fact than you ran for 20mins is fantastic, the speed can come later. That's what I'm telling myself anyway.

I'll continue with run 2 on Sunday and see how I get on, will make sure I take it nice and steady at the beginning. I do find it hard to pace myself!

Morning all.

Well................... I did it! w5r3, 20 minute non-stop running! Incredible. I honestly never thought I'd say that.

I won't pretend my pace was anything special. I think I covered 1.4 miles in that time, rather than the 2 miles the app suggested I'd do in 20 minutes. But my goal was to keep going, that's all. So I'm very pleased :)

New I was just the same after the first run of the week, but actually two 8 minute blocks was no harder, easier if anything than three 5s. As Eau keeps saying, it's a psychological thing as much as anything now and I think starting to run for a third time after walking is quite difficult in itself.

To those new runners mentioning sore shins and feet, do make sure you are wearing proper running shoes. I am absolutely positive they can be the difference between success and failure when it comes to running because if you get injured you will have to stop and then it's so much harder to get started again.

Don't worry asinine, its the weekend now, dh can get up with him

Oops, wibbly, was so carried away with running talk I forgot the Golden Rule. Never mention a full night's sleep to anyone with little ones. Formal apologies. Social suicide....

Morning everyone, did w5r1 this morning, not too bad but was a bit puffed during the final 5min run, not sure if I set off a bit quick this morning in my keenness! Feel like maybe I should repeat the run as every run is different this week and I'm not convinced I'll manage the 8min run during the next podcast. Did anyone else feel the same?

Well done Wibbly for starting! My legs really ached after the first run and probably did for the first week of runs but slowly I have reached a point where they don't ache at all which is amazing! That is what is so brilliant about c25k you notice improvements to your health and fitness really quickly.

How did you get on this morning Hunter, can't wait to read your report, can't believe it will be me in a few days!!