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

Twas & Baking we are all at about the same stage - about the same age too, I think

I love the support on here. Week 3 Run 1 for me either tomorrow or Friday, depending on how organised I am.

Hi all, just got back from my first ever race!

5k in 26mims 30secs..

So v happy! Especially as I'm 40 something...

Dd 22mins 40secs, she's still thinking that's not good enough, compared to her 5k times.

I looked at the park run web page today

watching I end up listening to the next weeks run after I've finished the cool down, and not quite got home yet. I'm on w4 atm too.
W5r1 doesn't sound bad - infact I make it less running than this week! Not sure what r2 and 3 bring - it changes each run!
But the way I've improved following the first few weeks, I can actually beleive I may be capable of building up to 30 mins of running!

Baking is right Twas. The three minutes goes quickly. It doesn't feel like twice the amount of 90 secs for some reason! And think how good you will feel when it's done!

Twas we are at the same stage! I did w3r1 on tues and doing run 2 tmrw. Just do it. You'll feel amazing, plus energy in equals energy out. I was feeling headachy and tired on Tuesday and did my run after much deliberation. Once I'd done I felt more energetic and ready to tackle the day. Plus, it's not as bad as it sounds. The three min sections fly by.

I'm really behind already and so tired but really ought to go out for wk 3 run 1. I'll feel more energized won't I? Right now I just want to sleep!

I'm really behind already and so tired but really ought to go out for wk 3 run 1. I'll feel more energized won't I? Right now I just want to sleep!

I think I overestimated my abilities, I took my w4r2 to a new location, a supposedly flat grassy recreation area. Probably set off too fast, got caught by the teeny gradient and head wind, and couldn't get anywhere near 5 minutes. It was a bit better the 2 nd five, but only because I turned and headed down wind to get to the end. I think I can see myself doing week 4 twice to steady myself

Not sure about endorphins yet but I do look forward to my runs. Never thought I would say that! And I then feel smug for the rest of the day!

Bought myself a book about running today. Count myself as a proper runner now I can do 3 whole minutes! .

Oh yes. Don't look ahead to week 5, whatever you do!

Oo look 500 posts already!

At cinnamon... I only found a teensy trace of endorphins this week after w4r1. I was DREADING it, to the point of dreaming running the night before. Not a good start to the week! But when I heard Laura telling me that 5, yes FIVE minutes had finished, I did a little dance in the middle of the road. (It was 0630...)

Now I'm getting huge satisfaction from having stuck it this far. and refusing to look at what next week brings

Breakout I did W2R1 yesterday and it was ok. Having started W1R1 feeling like 60s was a long run and everything hurt, 90s was fine and I felt like I could run for longer but was good and did exactly as Laura said
Give it a try next time, you might surprise yourself!

Good luck for Friday, Cinnamon

Just made myself go out, did w1r3 again, as I didn't feel ready for the jump. Will move on to next one next run.

At what point did everyone start feeling they wanted to go out? I'm still at the drag myself off the couch and make myself go stage, and don't really feel better for doing it- I want endorphins!!

Oh yes, queen - only stretch afterwards

Morning all.

Drama - great news! What a relief for you.

Well. W3R1 done. And it was fine. Not nearly as bad as I thought. I actually ran for 3 mins. Twice.

Biwi, am doing stretches after each run but not before. Am doing 5 min warm up walk tho. Have had problem with tilted pelvis up until a couple of months ago when I had saw a sports therapist who fixed it for me though he said it would likely recur. Think maybe that has affected my gait which in turn could be causing pain as pain only on that side. Will look into gait analysis & getting more suitable footwear as am dreading hip problems again! Hoping the exercise will strengthen it up in the long run.

Welcome blizy! What a fantastic incentive
Drama, that's great news!
I can feel a slight sense of looking forward to tomorrow morning's run - did I really say that?! W4r2 planned. Got myself a jazzy little bag in Sports Direct to hold my phone tonight. Got very fed up with posey useless assistants whilst looking for shoes though. Might have to find a proper shop!

blitzy we are at exact same point, with at least two others on thread also on w1 . And at the end of August we should all be doing 5k

Thanks pennygallops. I wasn't searching on couch to 10km just 5-10km (doh) so now I've found a beep app where I can pick up at 9 weeks which suits the structure I'm used too. I hope you're recovering well from your injury x

Once I completed C25K and decided to move up to 10k, I just increased one run a week by 1k or so every week or two. Seemed to work. I was doing 4 or 5 runs a week and working my way up to 15k (10mile target), but since my injury I've gone back to 3x5k runs a week (and some swimming and cycling). I will need to build up again though, I've got a 10k race in September (doing it with a colleague).
There are C210k programs out there, but not sure if they come with the podcasts.

Drama - that's brilliant news. What a relief!

queenjellybelly - are you doing your stretches when you finish? These are really important.

There is a couch to 10km app - somewhere up there are some links and suggestions. Might be worth reading the whole lot....