Couch to 5k- Cage your inner chimp and get started!

Went running in the rain this morning - not so quick today - did 5k in a bit over 30 min. I did have rain falling into my eyes at one point though so maybe that didn't help (not sure that excuse will work )

Well done Bollard, I'm way behind you on wk1 but I have high hopes of being able to run for 25 mins .

I measure my distance by using the Runkeeper App on my iphone - it has built in training schedules - some American woman shouts at me every few minutes .

I've done quite a bit of walking this week and my hips are starting to ache - right inside the joint. Is it because I is old (45).

May I join please . I'm doing Cto5K and did W7R2 yesterday, planning on doing R3 tomorrow. I am really impressed with the programme - I've never been a runner, and 7 weeks ago wouldn't have dreamt that I could run for 25 minutes. I run on the beach, on firm sand, and do it straight after the school run.
How are people measuring their distance (I think that might be a daft question)? Do you just use a pedometer? I've got the podcast on an ancient ipod.

Well I've finished c25k tonight with another 4.6k in 30 minutes.

I need to make a plan from here. I'd like to get my 5k time down to 30 minutes (or less!) and like a structured programme where I'm told what to do!!

Any ideas what might follow on well?

Ruby do you stretch out after running? That sorted most aches for me. Tho one patch of run/aerobics/run/swim left me knowing I'd done too much.

Muddy I've got the C25K+ podcasts - max 45 mins, but looking at speed or stamina. Worth a look?

I'm still struggling with bird flu a cold. Over 3 weeks now. Feel sooo rubbish, I'm off the the GP to check there is nothing else underlying. Done no exercise for ages.

Forgot to report I did W1R2 yesterday and I'm not so achey this time. I don't know if that's because I didn't do yoga afterwards or just as my body is a bit less shocked by it! :) not managed to catch up with the thread yet but I hope everyone is having a good week, and well done on all your running.

Dont stress it Muddy! You are miles off that couch and just need to beat your chimp back into submission. Do you have a running partner? Can you vary your route if you've maybe got a bit stale? Or just run for the pleasure of being out, fresh air with no distractions.

Be kind to yourself. We all get bad runs/ series of runs. If it still bothers you, maybe look at diet/iron levels?

finished couch to 5k in august and could run 5k in 33 mins. have run twice a week since doing 5k and managed a parkrun in 31 mins in sept. I am now struggling to run 5k, feel like stopping and crying, legs ache, im shattered, legs feel slow but I cant speed up and its taking me over 33 mins now.
why am I getting worse?

Just did another run - was 5.06km in 29:39. Think I started off too fast as I got a stitch around 3.5k which was ouch. But I did keep running so ended up about same average time as Monday. I do want to do 5k in 29 minutes though .

Lovely weather this morning all crisp and sunny :)

Had forgotten about clocks changing - they go back don't they (this puzzles me every 6 months )

Originalpirate I'd love to be able to run that far that fast!

I'm on wk1 d2 which I managed easily enough then continue with the dog for a longer walk. My legs are aching now though.

I'd also like to add how massively pleased I am with my sports bra. It's so sturdy, and makes such a huge difference. God knows why it's taken me until the age of 45 to buy one.

I "ran" home from work tonight - it took me 39 minutes to run 5.34 km but it is quite slow running through busy streets and having to stop and wait to cross roads .

Gripping, take care of that knee - running is hard on them at the best of times.
I Haven't done my last run of week five yet. It should be tomorrow or Friday but we have a naming day for our baby this weekend and I'm manic with the prep. Add on a teething baby who won't sleep and it's a pain getting anything done! But I must push myself to do it, even if it is scarier than childbirth on Halloween

Gripping here

I had a terrible run today, my mind wasn't in it and i'm really fucked off that i stopped around 6 mins on both runs

i'm going to rest up until monday and repeat week 4 i think, i've got a lot on and nursing a wee knee strain. had it checked out by GP on monday, and monday's run was fine, but today was too much

i will carry on though

I've just run 4.6 kms in 30 minutes for week 9 run 2. I'm feeling very pleased with myself!

No GBBO spoilers please! Just had to taxi for DD so missed the live bit and am trying to chase DS2 off to BED so I can catch up. Very difficult to avoid all media and I really thought the c25k thread would be safe

well done everyone running in this weather! I'm aching from Sunday so taking it easy in front of GBBO. Run tomorrow though.

Another 5 km today - I did the first couple of km fast (for me) and nearly died on the fourth one but overall I improved my time a bit.

W5R2 done. Easier than I thought it was going to be. Somewhat deflated to see that I covered less ground than run1 but still, have decided I'm awesome
Gripping - good luck with it!

Hi,

I started Couch to 5K yesterday (week 1, day 1). I really enjoyed it but I am very achy today. I also had a yoga class in the evening so I don't know if that contributed to my aches! I am planning to run again tomorrow and then Saturday. I have a lovely route, round a lake and all off-road, and I run first thing in the morning so it is a nice way to start the day.

Anyway, I will try and catch up with the previous posts :)

Thanks watchingout today was in fact quite warm but really blustery so I've just done my first run in my lunch hour at work, 30 mins along the beach front singing loudly. I felt BRILLIANT when I returned.

Well done those of you running in the rain.

Bit blowy eh? I have no idea how far I ran today, followed the podcast to the second though. Was too busy trying not to get blown into the lake!

That was a wet run . Did 5.03k in 29 min 27 seconds so think I should try and break 29 minutes now. But possibly in slightly drier conditions :)