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

Morning all! Haven't managed to get on here for a while but am still running (and enjoying it too!!). Even found the Wk 5 Day 3-20 min run reasonably 'easy'!! And got up on Sunday morning after a few drinks on Saturday night, when I could actually just have gone back to sleep, and did Wk 6 Day 1!!

Should be running today but have been feeling quite tired and sore the last couple of days and am considering a tiny mid-programme break and going swimming instead for the rest of the week on my run days and then picking it back up again next week. Not sure if this is a good idea or not but think my body could do with it and really don't think I will struggle to start up again as I am really enjoying it and motivated this time. Actually think I might miss it and hopefully will come back feeling fresh.

Sounds like everyone is doing really well. Still really inspired by those who have finished C25K and are moving on. And to those just starting just keep plodding on, you will get there and it is not about speed at the moment!

Yep, loads of running stuff in Sports Direct. It's a place I hate, but since I started this running lark I find myself strangely attracted to the place

And thanks Cinnemon

Thanks Msgee, will have a look.

Sorry just noticed dementedma on the thread.

pollydon I got some tops from m and m sports - I just bought whatever was on special and it was really cheap.

Hi, can I join? Just done week 2, run 2. Am really enjoying it but the end goal seems impossible to be honest!

Well that's week 2 started, not too bad, but a bit soggy now , wish the sun would come back ! Where would be the best place to get a breathable top, Ive just been running in a tshirt, but it is too hot\heavy after the first 10 mins or so.

Mrs Bob, looks like we are at a similar stage - I've done w2r2 tonight (and then the warm up of week 3 to get home again!)

I didn't quite manage all the runs, and had to slow to a walk for a few seconds on one run, but otherwise OK. I've surprised myself, even tho I'm not actually managing them all at a run - makes me wonder how I'm going to run for 30 mins, when I can even manage 90s sometimes!

Week 2 run 2 completed was surprised how well it went!! Although I don't get chance to post much I find reading this thread really inspirational! ! Reading how well everyone is doing further on makes me think I might actually get there! Just wanted to say thanks for spurring me on !!

Welcome dramaalapca - of course you may join us.

Had a little chuckly to myself about the bladder emergency yetanotherworry. This has happened to me too.

Well done on your time umbongo - you can now run for 36mins.

Hello everyone, do you mind if I join you?

I've just done the Week 1 Run 1 this morning. It's my second attempt at C25K. Last summer I got as far as completing Week 5 Run 3, the dreaded continuous 20 minutes, & all was going really well. Then I went on holiday, twisted my knee while I was away, & unfortunately lost motivation while I was waiting for the injury to clear up.

So now I'm back, & I hope I can keep motivated this time. I was using the NHS Choices podcasts, but I found the music really uninspiring, so now I'm going to do the same timings but with music that I enjoy. I'm also going to do the programme indoors on the treadmill, at least for the first few weeks until I get my confidence back & start feeling a bit fitter.

Some very inspiring stories on here!

Finished week 6 although nearly had a bladder emergency but managed to make it home in time, phew!Still can't believe I managed 25 mins of running.

Well done, UmBongo, I'm impressed by that time...

Morning all!

Yay I did it properly yesterday! 5km in the rather impressive time (to me anyway) of 36.30 Dead chuffed! Also pleased with myself for figuring out that my ipod has a stopwatch on it!

Now all I have to do is work out how to get saturday mornings clear!

Glad you and Billy are enjoying the running again cinnamon. Penny I am keeping an eye on my watch or seeing how far I can get with each track on my ipod, it's got better music on it than Laura's music I do miss her telling me how well I have done at the end though Well done with the reports.

Morning cinnamon my reports are printed for their first read through (by me), then I alter print again and the assistant reads mine (whilst I read the reports of the other classes in my team) we correct our mistakes, print on posh paper, then hand to the head for reading and signing. It's a long slow process. They go out to parents 2 weeks before the end of term (most schools are similar). I'm in Y3 this year with a gorgeous class, it will be sad when they leave me.

Well done nearlyreadytopop. It does feel good, doesn't it? Just wait a few more weeks and you'll feel even better!

week 2 finished and it feels great! no foot or back pain.
Looking forward to week 3 starting on Wednesday.

dementedma I try to take long slow breaths, from my diaphragm. I also keep my shoulders down and relaxed. Using your arms, definitely makes you go faster. Don't know if any of this is scientific but it works for me. Running in a crowd/group tends to make you run a bit faster.

switched to some intervals as people have suggested and enjoyed it.
we did W2 R1 but when Laura said walk, we jogged very slowly, and when she said jog, we ran more quickly. it was nice to actually run. albeit only for 90 seconds, instead of plodding. I think it suited my longer stride to run more quickly, although my heart and lungs didnt like it . Need to figure out how to breathe, not gasp and pant.
Race for Life in two weeks and beginning to think we might just do it. would love to come in under 40 minutes........

Good evening ladies and what a lovely sunny evening it is too.

Did you manage a run today cinnamon?

I missed Laura so much when I first graduated umbongo I kept repeating/listening to week 9 for a few weeks. And you are definitely reading for Race for Life (and parkruns).

itsnotunusual - too right you should be proud of yourself. You set yourself a target and you made it!

jchocchip I'd be excited if I was that close to my 50 t-shirt. My DS and I have marked up his calendar mapping out our runs to 50! (We want to achieve it on the same day.)

pollydon and betty5313 Well done you've made a good start.

breakout welcome to this thread. I run with my DC, mainly my DS (he's 10). He's very active, but I've had to train his running - stamina, pace, breathing etc. He has got sooooo much better in a few short months. We went out together tonight and had a lovely chat.

Well, I'm a very happy person tonight. After 2 weeks of resting, I've been out for a little run (with DS). We did 4k in about 26mins and I have absolutely no pain!! . Yeah!! Going out again on Wednesday.

, hi, I'm quite new on here too, welcome