C25k - just did my first run!!!

Wibbly I hurt like hell after the first one, less after two and not much at all this morning. I keep telling myself that the goal is just stick with it. I am pretty horribly unfit too and 3 stone overweight. Not even embarrassed running down the road in leggings anymore, at least I'm doing something about it.

I'd love to sleep like a log, but ds has other ideas

Wibbly
My aches are settling now I have done three runs. The first two were the worst. I do have slightly sore shins, so I'm running as far as possible on grass, which helps.

Another interesting 'side effect'- sleeping like a log.

I like the sound of slattern2dosmesticgoddess

sadlovedgirl, I went out way too quickly the first few times. I have an app that tracks my pace and in weeks 1 and 2 my running pace was something like 5 mins per km. Now when I run the whole lot my fastest pace is just over 6 mins per km. Pacing yourself is the key! The best way I found to do it was to choose a time that I thought I could do and then use jog.fm to pick songs that were the right speed. Then I just set my pace to match the music. I could probably do without music now but I found it really helpful in finding a pace that suits me.

My name is wibbly jelly, and I am really unfit. . It has not even been one day since my first run.

I didn't realise how painful it would be the next day . Last night, I had a general ache, but felt good. This morning, the achiness is up a couple of notches, and my left foot is in pain, mostly around the heel.

Please tell me this is just starting pains, and it will get better

I also look forward to the 'day off' running-because I know that's what I'm meant to do, I'm not confused about resting, like I would have been if I'd done it on my own. Laura on the NHS podcast is very convincing, I'd do anything she said, I'm sure.

I need a slattern2domesticgodess podcast next, wk1 one minute tidying, 90 minutes on mumsnet

That just it Eau, I think I went out too hard on my first run, whilst on my second run I'm sure there were faster passing butterfly's but my thinking Is that the hare didn't win the race!!

Just did w1r3 and it felt great! My shin ached a little on w1r2 but tonight my legs felt stronger and I was a bit less puffy I think. So motivated now!
Good music really helps I think. Really inspired by those of you a few weeks in.

sadlovedgirl, I was the same, I never thought I'd actually enjoy it- I thought it'd be a chore. I think that's the good thing about C25K, it paces you so that you don't get carried away thinking you are Liz Yelling and then end up injuring yourself and hating running.

Hunter, looking forward to reading your triumphant update!

Hi all
Did w1r2 last night and it was much better than I expected so much so that I'm actually looking forward to running tomorrow night!
Wow, I never thought I'd be typing that!!!

Well done new and everyone else. Yes, w5r3 tomorrow... Will report back!

Did w4r3 on Tuesday, felt more achievable than w4r1 ... So was pleased I'd made progress. W5r1 tomorrow morning, feel ok about it but already worrying about w5r3 ... I just can't see how I am going to be able to run for 20mins when I have only just managed 5! Hunter - I'm watching your posts with interest as you are only a couple of runs ahead of me. Asinine - I'm doing the same re telling everyone about c25k, I can't believe I had never heard of it until 6 weeks ago!!

W1R1 complete. Can't say I enjoyed it at the time, as it just reminded me how unfit I actually am. Sense of achievement now though! Hopefully I'll be less wibbly soon.

On the plus side, wibbly, there will be fewer people around

Well, we have hail, rain and thunderstorms here, should make my first run interesting

Oh no hang on, I'm on w1r3. That's better!

Just completed third run, felt a bit wobbly at the end but running up a steep hill. Also drank two strong cups of coffee before run-bad idea.
I've promised myself half leg running bottoms if I survive complete 5k at end of June, currently wearing cast off full leg bottoms which are on the tight side.

I keep telling everyone that I've taken up running, and burbling about C25K and the internet. Never mention mumsnet, though!

Doing W1r2 tonight, looking forward to it. Promised myself if I get through week 2 and am still committed then I'm treating myself to proper running shoes.

Good luck wibbly! I'm doing W1r3 today. It's blowing a gale so shoud be interesting!

I've downloaded this evening, and am doing my first run tomorrow. Thanks asinine for pointing me in the direction of this thread.

Meebles I found w2r1 hard too. In fact I'd say w2 has probably been the hardest week for me so far. No idea why...

Yoni I run mon, weds, fri. But I don't think it matters as long as you leave a day's rest in between, minimum. I just like my weekends off :o

oh W2R1 was hard for some reason! I was outside for the first time which was nice, have done the others on a treadmill so far. And I had had a bit of a break for holidays/illness so maybe it was that. I'm frustrated because I forgot to turn on the GPS function on my phone so I could track my pace times...d'oh!

Hunter, you'll be fine, honestly. The first 5-10 minutes of a run is always the hardest, once you find your rhythm it's just as easy to carry on as it is to stop.

Yoni, you need to have at least one rest day between runs. Whether or not you go three times a week or do alternate days (so 3 days one week, 4 days the next) is up to you. It's also important to listen to your body so if you don't feel up to it, don't go. Having 2 or even 3 days off won't ruin your fitness level.

Lovely to hear some inspiration! Also can anyone tell me if it matters which days you rest? I started on Saturday, then ran Monday and I'd like to go out again today but really don't want to risk injury and conscious of building up slowly. My body still feels quite fragile 5 months after c section.

Did w5r2 this morning. This is an unusual week because all three runs are different, whereas the previous weeks have been three repetitions of the same run/walk pattern.

Today was two blocks of 8 minutes. I was very apprehensive knowing how I've felt at the end of a 5 minute block but actually, it was ok. I don't know if it was because there are only two blocks, which seems easier somehow than three or four, or what. But I did it! I really paced myself and also put some new songs on my playlist to spur me on, that helped a lot. Also I wasn't worrying about the dog as I ran alone today.

I'll walk him later. Might help with the stiff legs :o

Twenty minute run on Friday...