Anyone starting C25K in the new year? (Jan '14)

W2r1 complete tonight.
How is everyone doing?

w1r2 done last night. It was wet & freezing but it's done.
out again tomorrow all going well.

DD and I did W2R1 this evening. She was more of a hindrance than a help at times as a) she got a stitch and b) she fell over and knocked her knee. I am also sure at one point that we were running a 2min walking section! I think I might suggest she rides her bike occasionally as she will still be getting some exercise.

I got a fluorescent long sleeve running top from Decathlon (which fits but is snug at present) but felt really self conscious and obvious. We altered our normal route as otherwise we would have had to run past 2 teenage boys and I really didn't feel comfortable with them being able to see me stumble along the path!

I'm off to a slow start. I pulled a muscle in my back so I only started tonight. W1r1 done, it was fine. Out again on Tuesday. i definitely need to go bra shopping this week. I got some 'larger' sized running tops in the sports direct sale but I resisted on the leggings as I am determined to get into my own leggings in a few weeks.

I'm also thinking about taking the 30 day shred out if its cover. I think I bought it 3 years ago. Just thinking about it for now....

W2 r3 done today. I was astonished how much I've progressed since w1 d1! The hardest part is fitting it into the day, but once I'm out I love it. I even did an extra run at the end today just because I felt like it (I know that sounds gratuitously smug, but it's just such a transformation from 2 weeks ago)

DD comes out with me on her bike on a weekend and we both have a laugh the whole time. Just hope I keep this going, as sticking with any regime always seems to be my weakness...

Anyone got really sore knees?? Obviously the 3 stone I want to shake doesn't help that problem but it was hard going today. Do I just keep going? The rest day doesn't seem to be enough time to recover and any sideways knee movement hurts.
I've done a run every second day, so should be on week three but am doing week two again as I didn't feel ready to take it up another notch.

I'm never going to find this 'fun'.

How is everyone doing today?

I did w2 r1 earlier and was really pleased with how well it went. I have absolutely loved getting into running again.

But I am nervous about keeping it up when I go back to work next week (I've been on leave since Christmas). So I'm relying on this thread to keep me motivated

Lots of people asking about which podcasts to use. I have the NHS one but hated the music so now I use Zen Labs c25k for pink. You can play ur own music and the voice just cuts in to tell you when to run/walk/cooldown. its also supposed to raise money for cancer research but no idea how as I downloaded it for free

oh and I have a zip pocket in my running jacket which I keep my giant phone in

Wel done everyone! i did my first run last night. I am trying to get back into running after a break so didn't follow a plan, but just put some music on and headed off down the road. Not very fast though! Still, all a step in the right direction this is the start of a more general clean-up after xmas, so i hope the feeling of bits of blubber bouncing up and down will help me eat less too

Week 1 run 3 done. Had to hobble the last 5 minutes as I got cramp in both calves though!

I'm about to go out for week 2 run 2, my stamina is already better however I'm 97% sure I've got shin splints, bloody painful but i'm loathed to stop as I think i'm making progress

Week 1 run 2 completed. It was much harder than the first run - probably because my legs still ache from the first run so hoping that the 3rd run (on Monday) will be better and I can move on the week 2!

I'm aiming to do my first ever parkrun on March 15th - so that's the aim - I will do it :-)

I started on Monday. I'm using ZombiesRun! 5k training and I've just finished week 1 run 2. In the pouring rain, which aside from getting freezing cold water in my shoes, wasn't actually that bad. I may actually have preferred running in the rain, aside from the fear that I would slip and fall on my arse in front of a gang of teenagers or workmen.

I did week one run 1 today - hoping to be able to run for 30 mins non stop by my 40th birthday in the middle of March - doable you think? Hope so!

I've never been able to run any distance in my life, but just feeling a bit unfit so thought I would give this a go after all the positive recommendations and running is the only thing that I could see me doing as it takes much less time than anything else.

My legs are hurting now though.............

I (stupidly) decided to start the C25k programme with my 9yr old DD.

How hard could it be to run for 1 minute walk for 1.5 minutes 8 times? Ruddy hard I say!! But I am having to cart about 2 average sized people so it serves me right I suppose!

DD was a superstar and I really couldn't have done it without her. I downloaded the podcast onto her ipod so she gave the running commentary of what we had to do accompanied with chants of "You can do it", "You are a Champion" etc.

I must admit bizarrely run 8 was easier than run 1 but I am as stiff as a board now. Heaven knows what I will be like in the morning!

How are you all doing? Just done w2 r1 managed ok & lost 3 lbs since NYD

Definitely doubly proud of anyone quitting smoking/chocolate at the same time. Due to do week one's third run as soon as DP gets home. Must say I do enjoy the rest days!!

Well done guys - w1 r3 done today in pouring rain which I found surprisingly invigorating. It's also day 4 of quitting smoking so feeling doubly proud of my efforts

Well done all of us for getting going

I treated myself to some new shoes and kit yesterday because all my old kit is to small now despite being size XL

I did my first run this morning, it was slightly harder than I hoped, but I'm feeling so much better for doing it. I always forget how much I enjoy running in the rain

r2 wk1 done and feeling good!

I started on Sunday & went out again yesterday (using 5k runner with my own music). Next run Saturday & so far I'm really enjoying it but do have previous form for enthusiastic start but zero staying power . Also got 3 stone to lose but hoping countdown to my 40th keeps me going this time.

I started out when I did it 3 years ago with old trainers and within about 3 weeks my knee started playing up. I went to a proper running shop and had gait analysis and shoes fitted and never looked back, expensive but definitely worth it, so comfortable. Buying them yourself without gait analysis is a bit of a lottery as different shoes are designed for feet that roll in or out or neither as you run.

I'm planning to start C25k this week. I have put on so much weight since I had my dd last November. I really need to lose weight and get fit.

I did start it in August and managed the first two weeks but then I returned to full time work after maternity leave and I just couldn't fit it in. I'm really going to try now that I've got back in to the swing of work.

I used the nhs podcasts last time and carried my phone in a running belt type thing. I need to get a better bra though so might look at the shock absorbers.

I'm tentatively considering doing this but I'm scared as I'm unfit and overweight.

Those who are new to running are you buying new shoes or are you just wearing regular trainers for now? Have a couple of sports bras but only suitable (?) shoes I have are a cheapy pair of trainers.

Thank you. So I think I'm currently at around week 5 level on both. Will take that as a guide then, cheers. :)