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

I'm back! Managed the 30mins of running no problem once I got into my stride. I was all excited because I thought I did the 5k circular route I mapped out from my house and got home after 30mins 30 secs. Sadly it seems I missed a bit so only covered 4k.

On the bright side though, I felt like I could have run for longer. So I'm slow but I should work up to running 5k in about 37mins.

Off to look at improver podcasts for next week. My phone is on the blink though so need to get that looked at before I can use it seriously for running.

Good luck hairtwiddler!

Thanks for mentioning the sainsbury's stuff, will go and have a look.

Setting off on first run of week 9 after the school run. I'm really not feeling up to it - calves a bit stiff, no energy but I have some new running gear from Sainsbury's (great bum covering tops there just now, and sports legging things) so I'm forcing myself out.
I'll report back....

I've been slacking a bit and not been out since my rubbish run last Saturday but am determined to finish the programme before we go away in a couple of weeks so ran to my bodybalance class this evening. Went ok until about half way then started to struggle a bit and decided I was going to stop at 20 mins but then said to myself I was just going to carry on to the end of the row of trees and by that point I'd done 21 mins so gave myself a talking to and pushed on for the full 25,including a slight increase in pace right at the end! Bit of a plod overall but still really pleased with myself and it has given me my confidence back a bit so am ready to tackle week 8 on Wednesday.

Ouch, that was a bit tricky - di w4 r3 again and struggled a bit - mustn't take three days off again . However, by the final 5 minute run, was,again, amazed to hear matey saying 'cool down' so quickly! Starting w5 on weds.....

Whoop, whoop! I did W4R1 ok'ish, although I must look like a nuclear reactive beetroot now!

Took it slower again, walking at 4.2 and plodding at 4.8mph. Clocked up 2.5 miles and burnt off 300 calories. For the first time I am well under MFP calorie goal of 1200....I was rushing around and didn't have a proper lunch so I am rewarding myself with a pack of quavers.

Just downloaded an App. That means its serious ..............

Right, you've all convinced me. From Wednesday I'm on it. Will report back then, if I'm still breathing...........

After serious doubts that I would manage w2r1 as I am just recovering from D&V, I did it. And dare I say it, I found it ok! I am loving this so far.

Where are you Watching I did w5r2 this morning (unusual - normally run in the evenings). Not sure when r3 is going to happen tho - I can get out wed PM, but there is an abs and cardio class that evening, and I try and swim on a fri (all dependant on DH working in the area, if hes working away, nothing gets done). Dare I fit in a 20 min run on thurs???

Interesting link, thankyou.

OK, this is my first attempt at linking so don't laugh...

I just read this and was inspired in my W5 wobbles.. so thought it should be shared

How come you've overtaken me nextphase?! We were at the same point, now you're a run ahead!

Still refusing to check out what comes next, but I happily accepted Laura telling me 3x 5 min runs this morning and last week I was having sleepless nights about the thought of one

Can't believe that it works BUT IT DOES and I'm still here. Got up early on a day off from work! Even waved cheerily and sweatily at a neighbour this morning.

having a big endorphin rush today, haven't felt like this from being at the gym or doing classes. Or even previous times I tried running.

Hope it continues as its a great motivator to keep with the program.

CaptainJames I was v stiff after W1R1 and had all sorts of bizarre aches and pains when running but it seems to have got less quite quickly. My body always seems to protest a bit at the first run, but then settles into it and I feel ok the rest days now (just completed w2) I stretch before and after (memories of school gym mistress) but have read that stretching cold muscles poss isn't good and maybe just at then end, or after your warm-up walk, is best.
Nigella you can do it. I was incredulous when Laura said I'd run for 8 minutes is that all at the end of the first session, but it did get easier by run 3 and am all fired up for wk 3 now.

Nextphase - I'm doing 4:3 fasts each week and only bake packed lunch goodies which I tend not to eat. I'm a savoury girl. I was losing ok with just diet until I started running but enjoying the running too much to stop.

Twas - good luck with week 4.

Dingle - amazing losses

nextphase - I felt like that about W5R3 and it took me a couple of attempts to get past W5... until I realised it was all in my head, and not my legs/lungs/whatever. So don't panic and don't let the thought of it defeat you, trust the programme and you will be able to do it. Tell yourself you can do it and you will! Yes, it's demanding, but there's nothing wrong with a challenge and you will do it Good luck and let us know how it goes!

nextphase I'm just this very minute about to do w5r1. Wish me luck! As it's on my usual hilly road, not my back-up plan flatter road.

W3R3 done! Enjoyed it. And feeling as if I can def move on to W4 on Wednesday. Although running for 5 minutes seems a bit daunting. But then again so did 3 minutes!

Dingle - well done on weight loss. Am hoping for a similar side effect! Although off on holiday to California on Thursday for over 3 weeks which won't help!

Sarah - I want to be able to run 5k before I turn 50 which is next year. So I am also a bit more than mid 30s.

'twas - sorry - no idea really. I would prob err towards resting tbh.

Baking - please don't scare me with thought s of 8min runs!

baking is your username a hint as to why you (and me) aren't loosing weight? Attempts to make cake and biscuits, and then demolishing the results no, thats not the remains of the toffee banana cake by my ankle

Anyone about to do or just finished week 5?? I can't beleive how quickly things progress this week, and panicking a bit about the w5r3 intro I heard coming back this morning. I've trusted her so far, but is she really expecting me to loose the big walk to recover after the long run, and run the whole lot???? eeccckkkk

oops!

eeek. I haven't done a run since Thursday :( Had my rest day Friday then we had a big 'do' on Saturday which lasted the day and evening so had a couple of sherries . Yesterday I spent the day ferrying people around and just felt exhausted so am going to go tonight - I think I'll do one more week 4 run and see how it goes after my excessive weekend! Also have re-joined the gym today so am intending to go swimming on my 'days off'. I did that baking novice Didn't hear my chappie saying 'walk now' so struggled on in a confused way for about another 2 minutes!!

eeek. I haven't done a run since Thursday :( Had my rest day Friday then we had a big 'do' on Saturday which lasted the day and evening so had a couple of sherries . Yesterday I spent the day ferrying people around and just felt exhausted so am going to go tonight - I think I'll do one more week 4 run and see how it goes after my excessive weekend! Also have re-joined the gym today so am intending to go swimming on my 'days off'. I did that baking novice Didn't hear my chappie saying 'walk now' so struggled on in a confused way for about another 2 minutes!!

Wow baking that's fab! Well done! I'm supposed to be doing 4r1 next!

Did w4r1 today. Found it hard but 3 minutes into the 5 minute runs it got much easier. The time went faster too. The last 5 minute run I actually ran for 7 minutes as didn't hear the lady say start walking. So feeling a bit more confident about the 8 min run next week.

I haven't lost an ounce since starting running. Can someone send me some weight loss whooshes please!

Having not really had any pain I've noticed a sort of ache just above my heel on the left of my left foot. Can't work out if its something that should be rested or run through. Any ideas?