Couch to 5K- join us if you dare, running is highly addictive!!

RunDouble has been great for me Coconuts.

I tried wk 4 run 1. I' trying to be positive about it - I DID manage to run 5 minutes which I've never done before!

However I did 3, 5 , 3 and then had a horrible headachce and felt dizzy. I ran the first minute or two of the final 5 minute but couldn't do it all and walked back with the headache pounding :(

I was so determined to do it, but I'm trying to see it as a success I ran 12-13 minutes in total and last week was 9!

I think plan for 2 days time will be to try again with run 1.

Hi everyone can I gatecrash?

Just started a thread in chat but thought I best come to the experts

I want to start doing c25k, I have good running trainers and some gym clothes and the enthusiasm... I just need an app for my phone. Can anyone recommend a decent one?

I tried to get the NHS podcasts but my phone wouldn't play them for some reason. I am on android.

Any other advice would be great :)

Oh fab, fab, well done everyone. So much encouragement and activity here! x

Rushed for time this morning as I am working this afternoon, thought to myself, YES, let's get my run done, quick shower then a bit of time to myself before lunch.

Got laptop set up in garage, started W4R2 podcast and rushed onto treadmill. Thought I would up my stats a bit and walk at 4.4 plod at 4.9mph, just a notch faster than my last run....

BUT about a minute into the 5 mins warm up walk by treadmill suddenly changed to 3mph and I nearly headbutted the wall...just as well I wasn't trying to run at that point. LOL.. continued walking and quickly reset it back to 4.4...then it happened again. Feeling pushed for time and rather committed I worked through it, focusing very closely on the speed display. Then as I continued with the podcast the stupid treadmill decided to keep on upping the pace to 7mph and I had to run like a lunatic while I reset the speed!

As if that wasn't enough, halfway through my last 5 minute run, I accidentally pulled the cord out and came to a grinding halt! I stuck with it as best I could and finished to the end, thankfully with no injury.

I get bored too, but recently have been listening to radio 4 comedy podcasts or drama of the week. Really helps keep me amused and makes the run pass quickly.

Hairtwiddler, not sure what I'm going to do next. I'm doing the Race4Life this weekend and then after that I'm going to try a few runs with my own music and see how inspired I am. It would be good to try and do the full 5k in 30 mins so will work towards that. I ran this morning and manage 4.6k in 33min, although the last 3 min were downhill.

jelly, I find stretches when I get in from a run really help with the muscle strain. I also find it better to leave 2 or 3 days between runs rather than doing them every other day.

I'm feeling a bit envious of you runners with dogs... I feel I could do with some company at times to stop me getting bored which I know is ging to be my downfall.

Twas - missed your last post, knew you'd start looking forward to it

Cinnamon - I run with my dog and she loves it, very helpful in getting me going as she drags me for the first 5 mins until I can let her off lead and I'm sure it must help my pace

Hairtwiddler - thanks for the sympathy. Seems rest was what it needed, Its 100 x better this morning, no running today though and i might try a few yoga streches this evening.

Twasbrillig - It'll be fine - I promise. The first few weeks are so daunting then, all of a sudden you find yourself running wondering what the fuss was all about! Before you know it you'll be spending your rest days desperate to get out for your next run.

I found it helpful not to look at what was in store before I went out for each new session as I worked myself up into a panic with the 'OMG it wants me to run for how long???' and only peeped when it was all over and could say 'Yay, I feel awesome (if somewhat sweaty).

NOW I'm halfway!!

W5r2 complete and the endorphins have arrived

Baking -that's an amazing feeling isn't it? I finally got that on wk 3 run 3 (the one I've recently done) and its ace! A week ago I was doubting wk 4 now I'm looking forwards to seeing if I can do it tomorrow!

Wow loads of positive messages!

Come on Nigellaellaella, see you in the morning . The anticipation is far worse than reality then you start to enjoy it!

I'm due out early before the village awakes then on a train to London checking out Uni with DD. I'll be the one snoring with a red face in the corner...

Yay! Did W3R1 and it was ok. I cheated a bit by staying at the park until I'd done all the running as it's uphill all the way home, so I had a long warm down walk, but no matter. 3 weeks ago I though 60s was never going to end and today I ran 3 mins and felt like I could have kept going. It is working....

Well done all! Eek jelly, I don't know, sorry. Sounds sore. Hope it's not too bad.

Did week 4/run 2 today. On holiday, running up and down hills in hot sunshine. It was bloody hard work! But I did it, and - all being well with the shins/weather - will be going again on Thursday ....

Wk 5 r 2 done today . It was hard but doable . I am really pleased as I had got to the end of Wk 5 before I broke my two so next week I will be in new territory .

It looks like everyone is doing really well ! I am still struggling imagining myself being a proper runner and getting to Wk 9 .

Wow to those of you now proper runners!

I think my ankle has stopped aching so will try 4 run 1. I still think 3 minutes is a long time so will see how I go tomorrow!

Eeek have pulled my calf muscle- anyone got any tips for sorting it out?

Lol yetanother....I wish I did have long legs. I'm 5'4". No, the distance was purely running. I am so fired up with it all I just want to get out there again...next run on Thursday. Bring it on!!

We could virtually run together then yetanotherworry! Have you decided what you will do when you finish? I'm going to put some intervals back in to try and increase speed.

hairtwiddler, I did w9r yesterday and only (!) managed 4.1 km in the 30 mins.

Wow, sarahamdduck, that's a fantastic distance... have you got really long legs? Is that 5.4km including your warm up/cool down walks?

Well done hairtwiddler..and everyone else too. It's def getting easier...I did W8r2 just now...28 mins and I covered 5.4k! Am so chuffed with myself. There's no going back now. :)

It's so ace to be running along in the park, thinking, 'get me, I'm a runner!'. This

I know! Can hardly believe how much I've improved. Tried the programme before but didn't get further than week 3. This time I'm motivated by turning 40 and some health issues so I need to be fitter. It's so ace to be running along in the park, thinking, 'get me, I'm a runner!'.

Great stuff, well done!

I am a week behind you and don't think I will be anywhere near 5k in 30 mins but that can be worked on. Just running for that length of time is an achievement...I can still vividly remember when 3 mins was a struggle!!