Anyone fancy starting Couch to 5K on Monday 5th Aug?

I started this on Monday I am ashamed to say I really struggled I only managed the first 2 runs after that I was only managing around 30 seconds then having to walk. I really struggled with my breathing my legs and everything weren't to bad but my breathing was the the thing that held me back. I wasn't much better on the second run today. I am actually disgusted with myself for not even being able to run for 60 seconds. Please tell me I'm not the only one who can't even do the first run.

Been lurking on this thread for a couple of days. Tomorrow I will be doing w2r2 and am loving it, even though I am v unfit. I tried to do it a couple of months ago but when I did w2r1 my knee was hurting so much I had to stop. This time it's ok. I would suggest 2 rest days instead of 1 if you've got pain, give yourself a chance to recover. I've got a history of hip and back problems so am v cautious to try and reduce the risk of injury!! Ellie xXx

Sorry hit post a bit quick

They are in good condition mostly cus they never get used much they are asics ones who I think are a running brand. And I do get sore feet so I tend to invest in good supportive shoes and good socks.

I've decided to sit out tonight in case I am just needing to give the body a chance to catch up that we're on a fitness drive! And then I'll go out tomorrow regardless and see how it goes. Don't want to do something daft on rum two that means I don't go out again!

Thanks workatemylife, don't think it's the trainers as they are in good condition -

I should say I'm pretty sure it's weight related. I'm sure they're hating the idea of carrying lardy me at pace!

Anyone got any advice on the old joints (and I don't mean anything dodgy)?

I had planned to run Monday, Wednesday, Friday so did w1r1 on Monday, then took dcs out a massive walk with the buggy yesterday. Today I'm really aching and not just muscles but knees and hips (I'm only 33!). Don't want to do damage or really hurt them but also want to keep going. Worried that if I go out tonight and they really hurt during the run it will be very demotivating.
Can't decide if it's a grit your teeth thing you've to get through or if the wiser action is to make sure they get rest and go tomorrow so as I keep this up in the long run.
What do you think? Any physios out there?

workatemylife, you have to keep going with this since you started the thread . Just think of all your disciples who you can't possibly let down now

It definitely helps if you look around you, I think. I am quite prone to just shuffling along thinking about stuff and only looking at the pavement a few yards ahead of me. When you raise your head and have a look at what's going on, it does make it all more enjoyable. Or less of a struggle, at least.

Ok habitual lurker here, that will spur me on.. I've reached week 6, the longest time I've ever given it, it does work..hope to do some later on

Welcome, all newcomers. MyDaydream, I wouldn't worry about not being able to finish first time round. I know from reading the other threads that loads of people have had to repeat weeks and do the same run several times before they can progress. Everyone seems to get there in the end, so as long as you're out there you're not on your couch and that has to be progress .

redwelly, if I was running in the evening, there wouold always be a reason not to (too tired, too much work, dinner to make blah blah blah). I go out more or less as soon as I get out of bed before I have time to think twice about it, and the that's it done for the day. There's somethng nice about the morning air anyway (even if it is on a busy road full of traffic...).

Another thing I'm doing is changing the music I listen to after every couple of runs so that there is always a new song to look forward to.

W2R2 done. I found it harder this time for some reason. I ran on the canal towpath and got freaked out by the mist on the canal at 6:30 this morning - this is because I spent a good hour the other night reading the spooky thread on here. I am a serious wuss!

Welcome Rosina.

Redwelly, I run in the mornings too before DH and DC are up - I find it easier to get out of the house and it's done for the day then.

Lurking, I agree that sentence is exactly what we all need to hear.

Can I join you? I did W1R1 this evening, the first time I've seriously attempted running since a half hearted attempt to get fit before I found out I was pregnant following 36 month ttc. (Way back in my early 30s, and pre children, I used to run regularly)

I found it quite hard going but not horrific, although by the end of my cool down walk my thighs had started to ache a bit. Just being out in the fresh air and the upbeat music made me smile, so I'm hoping that this will encourage me to keep going.

I just did wk2r1 and it wasn't too bad. I really felt the extra 30 seconds on the last running interval but that could also be partly because I've run 2 days in a row.

I did have enough breath to give someone directions though, so it must be doing something good for me!

I'm going to start at the weekend as baby had her jabs today and is miserable, plus I won't get the chance to buy a bra till then

I'm thinking however I'm going to run early in the morning while DH is in bed. I wake at 6 anyway to feed baby but she goes back down for an hour. I usually just lie there but I could get up, run and shower before we all have to get up.

I just did W1R1 and it was so hard I didn't manage it all. I'm going to take an easier route with the aim to finish on Thursday.

Thanks lurking and dotty, just being able to run for a minute at a time feels like an achievement!

daydream my goal is to get a level where I just build regular walking and running into my daily routine. Be it walking the kids to school or little one to toddler group or going out myself in the evenings, whatever it is I'd like it to be part of my life rather than something I have to drag myself to do!

And ideally I'd like to get to the stage where I can walk briskly pushing the buggy for a few miles and not have to avoid people for the next hour til the sweat stops lashing off me, face is no longer purple, hair has turned into frizz! Not the biggest goals in the world but they'd do me.

lurkingfromhome totally agree tina's quote was absolutely what I needed to hear. Thanks Tinafromsurrey !

This sentence below from TinaSurrey is possibly the single most inspirational thing I have read about the whole C25K malarkey. If that doesn't encourage us all to keep going, I don't know what will. Thank you!

honestly 30 mins now is no harder than 60 seconds was 8 weeks ago

I'll see if I can dig it out. Start looking for something you can tuck your feet under for situps.

Just back from W2R1. It was definitely harder but I made it and added an extra 0.25 of a mile to my distance. I too am not remotely caring about speed at this stage as I think building up stamina is much more important. Once I can actually run for a sustained time I can start to think about attempting more thah a weary shuffle.

workatemylife, that does sound like dehydration. are you drinking enough before you go out?

well done maggie! First one complete; it can only get easier from now

Off now for a little rest before I have to leave the house. Hope my purple face has settled down by then

Oh and nice one maggie for doing your first run- I'm definitely looking at speed as being secondary to actually getting round!

Well done everyone who got out last night, I had such a hectic night after DP got home I didn't manage to get out, we don't live in the nicest area by night so didn't fancy being out alone at 9.30. I'm thinking of walking to town and having a run along the canal where it's much flatter, then I can attempt the hills round here on Thursday morning when my MIL comes to see DS.
I'll probably try a few workouts from YouTube on in between days, or remind myself of the gym membership that never gets used and start doing some more classes there. I'm scared of the Shred at the minute, I tried it a few years ago and only got to day 2 before giving up because I couldn't walk up the stairs to my office!
Does anyone have a goal in mind for once they've finished? I want to enter a local half marathon next year and do a full one in 2015, I'll be really proud if I can go from nothing to marathon in 2 years even if its with a rubbish time.

Thanks tina for the encouragement - good to hear!

W2r1 done this morning, was tired by the end but it was definitely doable, good for exploring the city too

oscar - yes pls to the circuits! Will have a look at the shred on YouTube today too to see if it looks manageable as well as the c25k

Hi all, popping over from another c25k thread just to answer Tinwe question about Laura but with your own music! I asked the same Q a couple of months ago (just made week 9!!) and tried quite a few options. Best one was Get Running c25k app. Ticks all the boxes. Cost about £2 but worth every penny!

Good luck all of you. It's a wonderful programme. I could barely make the 60 seconds and lived for the walking bits and now loving running for half an hour (did I really just type that!!). Suffering with sore knees but think that's me not the c25k - it's truly brilliant programme and honestly 30 mins now is no harder than 60 seconds was 8 weeks ago!

Hooray! W1R1 done and I didn't die!!

Ok my face has never been so purple but I made it and was kind of impressed that I managed to do 8 intervals of 1 min runs... Not the most impressive 11 minute mile (ahem slowing to 14 for the last couple) but I finished it.

May not make it back off the sofa though now