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

I am really tired tonight so going to bed early and planning to run BEFORE work tomorrow instead...this means going out about 6am...I bet DD sleeps later than that for once so I end up sacrificing a lie in too but it will be worth it for the smug feeling I'll have all day knowing I have done it

Definitely worth getting checked - I've had to have this done before and it turned out to be an odd extra beat in a ventricle (or something, I'm very much not a scientist!!). Ironically, when they did me I had to run on a treadmill!!

I felt awesome tonight and carried on to do 33 minutes!! Didn't want to stop but DH was grumping at me about cool downs...

Worth getting checked I meant!

I agree about the palpitations too Ladyflip, once getting checked I think.

I ran for 5 mins the other day too hotdog and it was actually okay. Super slow but I kept going. I keep telling myself that keeping going and not speed is important!

Sounds like we are all doing well. Keep it up!

Well done hotdog, glad you felt the same way, it's a good feeling!

I did w4r2 last night and really enjoyed it. I have a nagging pain at the top of my right leg that only hurts during and just after runs but I don't want to miss too many days as I know I won't start again so hoping it stays minor . No palpitations though, that does sound worthy of medical advice!

I've just done week 3, run 1. Crikey. I never expected to run for three whole minutes, but I did it. I also never actually expected to get this far, I'm normally such a quitter. Feeling a little pleased with myself but reading the comments above, I think next week will be a real test.

It is great to have online support, thanks everyone.

Week 4 run 1 complete - Funch is right, this is the week where you actually feel like you are running. managed to keep going for the 5 mins but I was very slow..............

Lady flip - no palpitations here - maybe a check with the GP just to be on the safe side?

my legs hurt now though like they did during the first week. Hadn't been too bad for the last couple of weeks but 5 mins has sent them into a spin! What will they be like after 20 minutes? I only have 12 days before that is supposed to happen!!!!!

Keep it going everyone - we are all doing great :-)

No, no palpitations. I sometimes feel physically tired afterwards but my heart rate comes down during the walking and final warm down walk.

Maybe take the session a little easier? I guess if you are really worried/feel really dodgy after the run speak to your GP before doing any more?

Your Burns night supper sounds lovely!

Had a really full weekend and didn't get out to do my w2r2, but have been and done it this morning. It does feel a lot better than the first one last week and am really trying to commit the time to it. Not noticed any weight dropping off yet, although that could be to do with the burns night supper we had last on Saturday and the amount that we ate and drank!

Does anyone else get palpitations afterwards? Keep thinking that maybe this exercise isn't so good for me if my heart feels like it's about to give out afterwards.

Missed my W3R2 tonight; house sale defo fallen through and dental infection after a filling last week. Can't face it; feel exhausted and have to accompany a school trip with DS2 tomorrow. Back to dentist Thursday along with major SN review and home visit for DS2 Thurs pm. And have to get house 'show home' ready for Friday lunchtime.

Running would really help with all that but there's just not time...

Just finished week 7 run 2 - another 25 mins... not going to lie, it was hard tonight. I'm fighting off a cold and kept having to do revolting things with my nose! But as usual, once I got passed the first 10 mins I was fine (wanted to die during those first 10 however). Still can't figure out WHY it's like that... but it is.

I dragged another teacher colleague out last night and we did w1 r1 together. It really brought it home to me how far we've come, thinking back to when I first did it and the second 60 sec run nearly killed me!

Everyone seems so committed to this! I think the apps definitely help with the motivation, rather than trying to time yourself.

I actually got up before 7am on Sunday to fit in my w1r3, as had a full day planned - it was amazing to watch the sun coming up while I was out there.

Just completed w2r1!

Hotdog you are one run from where I am and I actually found w4r1 surprisingly doable. Five minutes is long enough to stop wondering when the next walk is coming and just let your mind wander and it actually felt like I had "been for a run" rather than done a lot of listening to an app, iykwim. I hope you find it fun!

Knit, I would rather go straight to w9r3 than do parents' eve but it has to be done!

Hi all,

Celia - 20 minutes at any speed is definitely running to me :-)

Did week 3 run 3 today. it was ok but still have a niggly back that has nothing to do with running and hurts most when I am sat down
hoping it gets better very soon!

So onwards and upwards to week 4 on Weds and 5 minutes non stop - hope "Laura" is VERY encouraging :-)

Keep up the good work ladies....

I had year 11 parents' eve a couple of weeks ago - it was my first night 'off' from running! :)

Wow everyone is doing so well and properly enjoying it in several cases! I did w4 r1 today and felt great, no twinges from a couple of dodgy groin/calf problems that were bothering me and I am really excited about managing 5 min runs. I need to be on here more often to stay motivated - y11 parents eve this week means I need to alter my routine but I am determined to start w5 this weekend. Knit, Celia you are doing so well, and everyone else too - happy running everyone

we have had a houseful of family and i was hoping to sneak out between some leaving and others coming but didnt manage it! tomorrow is my swimming day so dont know if i will have the energy for running too. well done everyone for your great efforts.

we have had a houseful of family and i was hoping to sneak out between some leaving and others coming but didnt manage it! tomorrow is my swimming day so dont know if i will have the energy for running too. well done everyone for your great efforts.

Celia, I'm motivating myself with the (distant) thought that one day I might be able to run a Macmillan half marathon. I don't like the 'let's show cancer who's boss'/fight rhetoric that surrounds Race for Life so that's not for me but I'd love to do one for Macmillan. I'd like my DCs to see me crossing the line.

It's a long way off tho.

Love the sound of new shoes! I only bought mine at Christmas and am already lusting after some karimor ones I saw today..

I had to post again because DH and I have just got back on an utter HIGH from our first 25 mins!! But, a similar thing happened as happened at 8 mins that Celia mentioned above and I DIDN'T WANT TO STOP! (DH made me). As usual the first 4-5 of the run were really hard and I almost gave up and then after 10 or so mins I feel like I could keep going forever (the banging music helps, I run in time). So - wow. I seriously cannot believe this but am LOVING it :)

I have seen other 'suspects' too MissBetsey :) Love the fact that you grinned at each other.

Glad to hear all is going well. I am enjoying the zenness of 'running' (walking in my case, my run is so slow!)

I purchased some new trainers as mine are beyond ancient, I had them when I left home. I am not in my 20s shall we say!

Almost certainly, defo clocked another C25Ker on my run today. Slightly beginnerish looking (like me, not all you lot obv!) and walking/running and with the earphones in. We grinned at each other. Anyone else seen any other suspects?

By 'eck, 8 mins run seems so far away right now! 3 mins on Week 3 is all I can manage and I'm so proud of getting this far. It just seems almost unbelieveable that that barrier will keep being pushed back...

Just done my last 30 min jog on the C25k programme. I can only do 3k mind so am pathetically slow.
I have beens suffering from shin splints so took a week off and it has helped my shins but it has done nothing for my fitness: I really struggled on the last few mins.
Guess trying to keep up 3 times a week exercise is my next goal and then maybe see if I can speed up a little so I can eventually manage 5k...not holding my breath though...I take fairy steps and had no idea how you are meant I stride.

Celia I did exactly what you describe as your breakthrough! I just didn't want to stop running so I carried on and on (and ended up face down in a puddle! he he he)

WRT the jump to 20 mins, we just did it (and it wasn't totally pleasant!). The next day I did 2 x 10 mins with a 2 min break in between (so I freestyled a bit!)

And ahem, the shred ON TOP OF THE RUNNING?! I bow down! :)

Although I did do an hour of badminton before my run on Friday night.

No run for me today - i had to go into our nearest city following DH's large bowl of spaghetti sauce meeting my macbook pro last night.... sigh. I may have slipped into sports direct and spent a small fortune on karimor products (am now the proud owner of a luminous yellow running jacket and some groovy running tights (in an optimistic size 10). Also bought DH a running top and some socks. Am dying to try them all out now so might drag DH out later...

Hope everyone's had a lovely weekend!

Celia, I did W5 R3 yesterday and it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I did get a bit tired at around the 15 minute mark and my brain was telling me that a nice walk would do instead but when Laura announced only 2 minutes to go I got my second wind and sprinted ran faster to the end plus a bit extra. I feel weirdly disappointed that W6 R1 is back to shorter runs (but I'll get over it ).