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

Sunrise runs sound super babysocks. I'm a fan of sunrise/sunset bike rides, usually spring and autumn so don't have to get up so early :)

[Grin] at englishteacher I'm comfortable running a slow 5k. Its parkrunday so off for my 45th parkrun. Not thinking of a marathon (yet) but will run a 10k this year, I think...

Take care ladies. I started with Couch 2 5km 2 years ago and ended up doing London Marathon this year

Hi - just started this week too. Got up at 5.30 am and in the pouring rain did the first run on Tuesday. Despite the weather, and the stupid-o'clock time I felt ridiculously pleased with myself. Did no. 3 this morning with the bright sun coming up

Here is my small triumph and encouragement to others. Started c25k in Jan and walked/waddled gasped for first 12 weeks gradually improving, getting encouragement from family, friends and random walkers/joggers. Last week did whole run without thinking, self chastisement.. Just arrived home!!!! Other night committed to just going for it and did it in 28.5 mins - longer strides, bit more speed - expected to have to stop to recover part way but just kept going.. Feel like a runner almost albeit still 2 stone heavier than I should be!!! But c25k works and I am not going back to being a late forties couch potato ever!!!

muddy - just do what you feel comfortable with. We are all different and there's no point pushing yourself beyond anything that's working for you.

hi, started c25k 4 weeks ago. wk 1 and wk 2 ran twice each. wk 3 ran 3 times. wk4 couldn't complete first attempt, have run twice more ok and will run once more. wk 5 has 3 runs which look very hard. should I run 5a few times till I manage then 5b till I manage then 5c till I manage(IF EVER) or should I run 5a,5b,5c as much as I can then repeat till I manage?

I did my first one today after having to stop last month as I really hurt my knee. All fine now and I've got some super doopah new trainers too, which made a massive difference. Doing it with a friend too, so hopefully we will make it!!

Ooh - shiney new thread, thank you cinnamon, I was worried when it said the old one had 995 messages, but you are brilliantly efficient as ever!

Well I have just done my first 30 minute run for week 9. I seem to have inadvertently done the Couch to 4K by accident as todays run was 4.01km when I mapped it Not sure where the fifth kilometre is supposed to fit!

Hey ho, something to work on.

Welcome to the new starters - don't panic and remember that everyone has a fit when they are expected to run for three whole minutes all at once in week 3

hi! I just started this this week. week 1, run 3 tomorrow. So far no major problems except my feet are aching after a few min, possible new trainers and/or orthotics problems.

Hi. Thanks for a new thread. I'm on day 4 tomorrow! It's quite exciting. I've had bouts of running and various other fitness things in the past, but this time am just keen to be able to run a regular (3-4 times a week) 5K. Injury prone, toddler and a baby, DH who works crazy hours, so hard to fit in. But I already feel so much better after my first 3 days of it. Better to spend 30 mins running (and walking!) than sitting at home.

Nice new thread and nice new name. Thank you cinnamon