Couch to 5k- We do run run run, we do run run!

Well done scarecrow you finished about half way. Did you have fun?That's a very busy parkrun. My local parkrun had 180 runners - I was 98th in a little over 28mins. DS struggled a bit today but still enjoyed himself, must be the post-run hot chocolate he gets.
nextphase I'm now wearing long sleeved tops on an evening run. I'll add a vest when it gets cooler and then a high visibility vest and gloves in winter.

Well done nearlyreadytopop. I remember completing that session and beginning to feel like a runner. It's a good achievement.

Sorry you didn't enjoy your run cinnamon. When is your half-marathon?

Scarecrow - did you go to Sweatshop with your newly earned discount voucher?!

I too run in a shock absorber, from these guys

There were a couple of Q from recent graduates (sorry, not been on for a while). I've dropped to running once a week now. One swim, one exercise class, and one run. I landed the C25k+ stamina first, and yes, it killed me. Stepping stones is nearly licked. Tried speed for the first time last night, and it was reasonably easy - I didn't realise how short it was, so ran my way through the cool down, and then did a 5(7) min walk to get home.
might have to pluck up the courage to try stamina again...

I started this when it was warm. Been running in 3/4 running tights and a vest style top. It was a bit chilly last night. Do you layer up, or just buy a long sleeved running top?

nearlyready, I wear a Shock Absorber, was fitted in Bravissimo. I'm 34FF and it keeps everything in place. It's not very comfortable to wear for a long time before the run though (sometimes I put mine on first thing if I know I'll be running in the morning).

Anyway, back to me . I pulled a muscle in my calf on my W2R3 . I'm not in too much pain, feels sore rather than painful, but I had to cut my run short and now won't be able to run until it's better. How long should it take? Days? Weeks?

nearlyready in Sweatshop today I saw one of the staff had a badge saying she was trained in fitting sports bras. I am large - usually Dish, currently J , and feel v strongly best fit bra second only in importance to right shoes. Really worth it. m&s rubbish at fitting in my experience.

I exaggerated: there were 803 runners. Or, simply, a lot. Was 482nd

feeling very happy with myself.

can we discuss underwear?? good running bras for large of nork ladies?

I did it!!! thank you for the encouragement.

There were two women at least in mid 50s, possibly early 60s, wearing 250 Park Run tops. I am in awe!

Thanks watching and Lizzie. I'm back and v pleased I did it. Hopefully I won't be so nervous in future. Was more stressed also because DH insisted on driving with DC in case DS was howling for a feed (bf) and so we left late and I was packing nappy bags etc... Then i arrived and there were c 1000 runners (yes, thousand!) and i was about 8th from the back! I managed to keep it steady and made my way to c half way up field by end. It was an amazing sight at the start, runners 20 abreast spread out over a good half km.

Are you back yet?!

Go on, Scarecrow! I'm cheering you on

I actually feel sick with nerves

Scarecrow - remember how anxious you felt at the start of the programme?!

Go for it - you'll be fine. And you feel GREAT after. Brilliant start to the weekend

want to do park run tomorrow as my graduation run was so disappointing - will be my moment to say " I did that" - and only five months after they cut through nine layers of my belly and took a child out. But I feel anxious about it now

Dawndonnagain - please don't run barefoot. You need support and cushioning. You will hurt yourself. Any pair of trainers would be better than barefoot.

You can get properly analysed regarding gait /pronation etc. or you can just go to a sports direct and ask there. They usually have some on offer.

I think I remember from up thread that you are a size 20? I am too. Ad I run outdoors! Whenever I pass anyone they generally just say hello.

Hi Orm! Shame we are not closer - we could run together. Although I am only on week 3!

Been missing running so....JUST JOINED A GYM!!

Off to do my first quick induction. Wish me luck!

Right I have now done all three of the Cto5K plus podcasts. Stepping stones is now a doddle (not really!), speed one is OK, but the stamina one!!! OMG! Nearly killed me but I did it. I must run really slowly though because even with a higher BPM for 35 mins I could only manage just over 5k. But I am measuring it out on google maps so I might be a bit inaccurate

nearlyreadytopop - you will manage it, honestly! It's all in your mind. And you will feel fantastic when you have achieved it.

I wouldn't worry about your speed at this stage. Just focus on the programme.

Week 2 run 2 done.
Initially I thought I would never leave the house because I'm so big. However, I am now thinking, well, maybe when I've lost a bit more weight or my shape changes a little. Anyway, I'm currently running indoors, barefoot on a treadmill. I get so hot and sweaty and that too is an incentive to go outside. Is anyone able to recommend some (reasonably priced) trainers for if/when I venture out of the back door?
Thank you.

hi, I've just done w5r2. The next run is 20 mins!!!!!!! how on earth? serious wobble here. it sounds such a long time.

I have also been using map my run and im only getting as far as 3.6k in over the course of a podcast. Am I just terribly slow?

Thanks, Buda!

Morning all!

I'm sure I posted the other day to congratulate BIWI on her 'graduation' but its not there for some reason. Anyway - congrats!

I did W3R1 this morning. The 3 min runs were ok.

What do you all wear now its cooler? I'm still in short sleeved running top which is fine once I've warmed up obv but a bit chilly at the beginning.