Anyone fancy starting couch to 5k on 26/8?

I am going running today. Oh yes I am. Even though I had the night from hell sleep wise.

I'm planning on doing week 2 run3 tomorrow tomorrow in the rain aswell gin

I think I'm boring my colleagues with my running tales - I'm very proud of myself! It doesn't help that several of them are very keen and experienced runners.

Tonight I'm enjoying my 2nd glass of wine!

I have been a pig today. Proper fat horrible pig. Tomorrow I will run... W2R3 and it better go easier than R2 cos I'm still aching from that one.

But we are forecast rain so it hopefully won't be as muggy.

Sympathies west. I have just gobbled a huge slice of cake after dd refused to go to sleep until 8:45 so have also failed to do my planned run today. Try again tomorrow :)

I just had a curry and i'm working my way through my second glass of wine. belches I may even have some ice cream later

soooo..... it seems W2 R1 starts tomorrow rather than tonight as planned

However I was very good and swum a mile last night though on my 'non run day'.

well done everyone else though!

Yay Gin well done on the job! :)

Did W2 R1 yesterday and it was manageable. I'd had 2 days off and felt it IYSWIM. Still, managed it all. Legs felt quite tired and heavy yesterday but no aches today.

Shoes - very interesting. Have been thinking about getting gait analysis done as my friend said when she was running she developed an injury. Her physio said that any pre-existing weakness of posture etc will be brought out by running over a period of time. So I'm thinking it's better to get decent shoes to try and correct the problem.

One thing I'm disappointed with - I am eating SHITE at the minute. I thought I would have some magical transformation to healthy eating but if anything it's like my brain has said, 'Food free for all here!' :(

Week 2 run 2 done - my first run in the dark and my first run all on Tarmac.

I actually enjoyed it

Prudence was it a chain running shop that you went to? If not, I don't suppose you happen to love in Cardiff do you?

Next run is planned for Friday - the weather forecast is for heavy rain so that'll be another first!

Good work gin. I've been out this evening and it did feel really sticky.

IWish - I don't know which is best, but I did the treadmill in the shop thing. The man took a video of my feet, and showed me how I was flexing my ankle sideways a bit. The trainers have been fab, and I'd definitely go back.

Iwish, sorry I have no idea which might be best. Let me know if you find out as I need some new shoes also. And a new sports bra. Made from girders, preferably... I am large of nork and my current one is very old, so is not a very good fit.

Wk2 run2 done. V v v hard work, feels really hot and fuggy tonight..

I think I'm going to be sore tomorrow.

I'm thinking of getting new running shoes ASAP. I have 3 choices (I think)

1. a shop where you walk on force plates for gait analysis

2. a shop where they watch you run down the pavement and back a bit

3. (I think) a shop with a treadmill where they watch you run.

All 3 have glowing testimonies on their websites but does anyone know which might be best?

I'm hoping to get out tonight for week 2 run 2 if DH isn't too late home - it could be my first dark run!

That's fantastic gin! Congratulations

Thanks for the tips HalleLouja. I bought proper running shoes the last time I did C25K about five years ago. They probably need replacing now, but I can still tell the difference if I go out in different trainers.

I felt a right berk on the treadmill in the shop, but it was well worth it.

Well, I'm going out tonight for wk2r2 - and will be flying along on the news I may have a new job (subject to references - which should be good, I hope!). Interview was at 10, lasted 2 hours and they rang me about 2pm to ask if they could take up my references. In the industry I work in this is basically an offer if the references are good :-)

I will be buying some nice running shoes with my payrise (possibly not more per hour but 5 hours extra a week and £100 / month less petrol :-)

I haven't really run all year but seem to be ok on the first run on week five. The 20 minute run isn't too bad.

Tips. The run keeper ap on both android and iPhone is great though seems to add extra mileage to my runs

Get proper running shoes. I got my gait analysed. Sports direct is your friend. The running gear is great and cheap.

I do Pilates too and think that helps with strength.

If I can run anyone can. I never thought I would enjoy running but trust in the programme.

Hello all! Did wk2 run 1 yesterday and am rather achy today. It went pretty well though which is a relief as I was sort of dreading it. :)

Welcome HalleLouja Week five already? You can give us tips.

Well done gin and Iwish on starting week 2, and Seven for keeping going. I think it's fine to re-do week one - the main thing must be to get out regularly.

After a two-day rest, I've completed week 2 run 1 today. The first half was really difficult, but I got into my stride in the second half. DS started high school today and he was really nervous (and therefore so am I). Running helped take my mind off it for half an hour.

Can I join? I really need to run again. Finished it last year but then lapsed.

Did week 5 day 1 today and it hurt but felt good. I know I am a bit aheaf but you are all shiny and new and the other group has been around a while.

I've got long term SI joint problems and it is achey today which isn't great.

I'm thinking that I might have to fork out on a new and decent pair of running shoes sooner rather than later. I was going to wait and see how I got on, but I don't want this to be my downfall so new shoes might be the key to being able to continue.

Other than that and slightly stiff hips (much less stiff this week) I'm getting on ok.

I won't be able to do week 2 run 2 until Thursday though as DH is out tonight and tomorrow.

Oh the shame... Decided to have a nice bath and my legs went all wobbly. Had to get DH to help me out

Iwish, did the learner realise he was being overtaken?!?

I forgot to say that I overtook a learner driver

Think they must have been on their first lesson and just learning the concept of clutch control (they were barely going at walking pace!) but nevertheless!!!!!

Wk2 R1 done - not as bad as I thought for the first few, but the last run had me properly puffing and huffing...

Hopefully Wednesday for me to run again, but I'm giving blood tomorrow so might postpone until Thursday.

Week 2 run 1 done this evening

No ds's and no local small boy accompanying me today!

I have noticed how the nights are drawing in and am glad that I got going last week - dark nights could easily have been my excuse for not starting!
I am going to have to invest in some more appropriate running clothes - it's getting chilly as well as dark.

I'm not sure that I understood Laura's tip to help with the breathing - breathe in for 4 steps with your left foot and out for 4 was beyond me! Trying to think about my breathing got me all muddled which is a shame as it's something that I'm sure I could improve on.