Starting out on c25k - New Year, new start [title meddled with by MNHQ]

I just did 20 mins today - trying to get over whatever it is we've been fighting off this week, but did go and play badminton with DH too.

I've bought us both a Nike+ thingy from amazon (£13) without the £120 trainers but instead with a £4 strap thing that you put on your shoe's laces. You download an app and it's SO COOL (if you're a geek like me). It tells you at intervals how long you've run for, or for how far etc (you can set it, I set mine for 5 mins) and then how many KMs you've done and what your average speed per km is etc. And it has a gps tracker thing that shows you your run when you get home. It logs it all and probably makes you a cup of tea when you get in but I haven't had much time to play with it yet. Anyway, for the prices it's brilliant and I'm really please with it... I'll probably just use this now that I've finished the C25K and keep trying to improve my distance etc.

I've also gone completely mad this weekend and eaten sweeties, choc and cake and now feel rubbish (that'll learn me) so still a ways to go....

Anyone discovered any amazing running music?

Loulou you sound like you are pretty fit already (see my first post on this thread for what felt like near death experience!). I'm sure you will do really well, keep going at it!

I have finished w3r3 today. I chickened out in Thursday cos the weather was so foul. Now for week 4. I'm starting to get terrified that I won't be able to keep going as the runs increase in length. But I guess there is only one way to find out!

Hello can I join?

I did w1 r1 this morning- using the nhs app. I found it surprisingly ok- the 60 secs of running seemed to fly by so much so that I was wondering if I was doing it right- I was following mn advice to run slower than you walk!!

I am seriously unfit and have ds1 3yo and ds2 5mo so trying to fit it in when dh gets back from work or weekend mornings.

But I dare say I enjoyed it! Hopefully r2 won't be too much for me!

Hi everyone, sorry for radio silence but am still running! Just back from w5r3....yes it was THAT run, the twenty minuter!

My app gave me updates every five mins and I tried to take my mind off the length of run by exploring a new track out of the local park which I haven't been down before. You know what, it was actually ok! I went even more slowly than usual (and I know this is true because despite running for 20 mins in total instead of 16, I covered the same distance as last run) but I feel fab now!

I feel for you having to give up the evening runs Celia, that must be frustrating. I felt hard done by about living in grey suburbia but will stop!

Hotdog keep up the great work and good luck with w5r3

Well done all! If we can keep running through this rain we must be well dedicated. I wonder if running in summer heat will be harder?

Started w4 today. Felt a bit faint/sick by the end but pretty 'raaahhh' too! Had stressful few days so am chilling with a cuppa and a book now before I go and get the dcs from school.

Come on you amazons!!

Completed W3 R3 this morning - nipped out in between showers. Found it much easier running on roads (having been running in orchards, but it is too wet now). About to download the W4 podcast. Can't believe I've got this far!

I haven't run for 3 days now! Have been feeling rubbish - came home on tues and went to bed at 5.30 (!) then had another parents' eve last night.

I'm determined to go out tonight but might try for just 20 mins or something... I wish I knew why I feel so tired

Celia could you supplement your weekend runs with some indoor skipping or something? Just to keep your heart-rate up?

Another one missing but I am still doing this. Running tomorrow (weather permitting). It's my birthday too so I think that shows extra dedication!

Hi Celia,

I managed to find a gap in the rain this morning (fortunately live eastern side of UK) and went out for week 5 run 1. Went ok, but the first 5 mins into the wind was HARD!

So, I am onwards to Week 5 run 2 - the 8 minute runs Celia was talking about. I'm going to try and do it on Friday instead of Sat as the wind looks to be a little better on Fri and Sat here but we shall see.

After that I am on THAT 20 minute run next Monday so I am glad to see that so far it should be a bit calmer weatherwise. I don't actually mind the rain too much, but the strong wind just turns my legs to jelly!

Hope all of you have managed to get out if you can, and I hope those of you in the South West are doing ok and not suffering too much with the weather.........

Well done Lady, that's great! And Dizzy - I am exactly the same on day 1 so I think it might be quite common - you'll feel like you are flying later in the week :-)

Week 4 run 3 for me this morning - it was ok - so onwards and upwards to week 5 (eek) on Wednesday...........

Keep running everyone!

I did it, I ran for 3 minutes! Twice! Couldn't have done that at the beginning, so quite pleased with myself. W3r1 done :-))

DD and I repeated W2R3 tonight. My "running" was definitely slower than my walking as my legs felt like lead - but it is Day 1 of my period (sorry TMI) which always finds me with little or no energy - but we got through it. Hopefully there will be more spring in my step later on in the week!

Urgh I felt horrible today! Dragged myself through 30 minutes (and it really was pitiful) and have spent the rest of the day flaked out with NO marking done!

Got some brilliant flashing arm bands from eBay - when they arrived the padded envelope was flashing, I'm surprised the post office didn't think it was suspicious :D

Have also treated myself to a fitbit :D. Will let you all know how I get on...

Well done everyone, we're still here, heavy legs, palpitations and all

Well I did my 6am run yesterday after a terribly bad night's sleep, but felt great afterwards so it was worth it. I am away at the PILs' house this weekend and have forgotten my trainers but it's ok as I ran yesterday and will go tomorrow...w5r1 here I come!

It was alternate - 90 sec, 3 min, 90 sec 3 min.

Neeps - did you do the 2 x 90sec runs followed by the 2 x 3mins or do you alternate them (90sec, 3min, 90sec, 3mins)?

Ladyflip - I think it is a good idea just to get some medical advice - and if the GP is any good they will be really impressed that you are on the plan and losing weight so be proud of yourself when you tell him/her :-)

I was up and at it this morning for week 4 run 2. I was ever so slightly quicker than the last time, but my legs definitely feel much better so looking forward to going out on Monday.

Just a bit worried though that the Monday after that is the dreaded week 5 run 3 - 20 minutes!!! How will I ever manage that!

We just have to trust in the program and believe that it will somehow magically happen :-)

Keep running ladies.......

Just did w3r1. It was fine! I only found the last 30 secs of the 3 min runs hard - before that I let my mind wander (working out my weekend schedule, deciding what steps I need to take to complete the bathroom refurb etc) and I find it really helps get through the time, rather than focusing on running. Having just 4 runs, rather than the 8 or so in w1 suits me much better, as I found the early repetitive stages boring.

Oh Dizzy, I'm wondering how on earth I will run for 3 minutes too....that's twice as long as 90 seconds! I hope the music is better!

DD and I ran W2R3 tonight but as it has been a week since we last got out we are going to repeat it at the weekend then start W3 next week. I only looked tonight at what is involved next and dont believe I will be able to run for 3 mins as I barely survive 1.5!!!

Have done W2r3 today. Didn't enjoy it like before and my legs felt very heavy all the way round. Having said that, am feeling proud of myself for getting this far. No palpitations today, but think I will book in for a check up anyway (I haven't because I suspect that the first response will be that I need to lose weight, and I know that which is why I'm doing this in the first place!).
Was pleased to download week 3. And I have lost a little bit of weight

Hello,I'm on w3 and will be doing my 3rd run tomorrow and it's going alright. What I have a problem with is my running pants falling down,it is a pain having to keep pulling them up. Anyone have pants that manage to stay up?