Couch to 5k...it's not about speed (thread no 2)

I've seen Yurbuds around in a lot of running shops, but tbh I just run with my phone in my hand and no earphones. I use the Zenlabs C25k app, it tells you when to walk and run, and you can play your own music - but I found that I run better without music at the moment.

Thank you Chameleon .

I've just done some housework seeing as I was sweaty anyway, and now I'm going to have a nice relaxing bath.

I used earphones so that I could listen to my C25K app, but they kept falling out. Does anyone have some they can recommend?

Of course you can WastingMyYoungYears! Welcome to the thread

I've just run W1R1! or more like . Phew, but I'm hot.

I can so do this.

maid I've only done 1 run outside so far - I agree it's a scary place..! It went ok though and I ran at exactly the same speed I do at the gym, which was quite reassuring! I'm avoiding the great outdoors in this heat but am planning to do a parkrun in mid-sept with dp - we'll have both finished the programme by then and I want to work on my speed a bit before completely embarrassing myself

Hi all, I'd like to join.

I started "running" about 10 weeks ago when a friend got me drunk and signed me up for the race for life which was this morning. I had planned to start the C25K back then but fell down the stairs and f*$&ed my ankle in a big way so did nothing for 4 weeks. DP is in the armed forces and has started me off with a training plan where I pace myself using lamp posts to alternate between running and walking but am only running about 45-60secs at a time.. I managed to do the Race For Life in 41mins this morning so dead chuffed with myself. I ran about half of it

I really struggle with the enduance though. I'm only running about a minute at a time, so I'm hoping to use the C25K programme to get my endurance up. I'm a bit worried because DP has looked at it and reckons it is an intense programme but I'm going to have faith in you guys as the experts.

As I'm already running 45-60sec intervals for 45mins I'm going to see how it goes. I'm planning to do W1R1 On Tues. If that goes well I'm going to skip ahead to W2 so we'll see.

what would you guys recommend? Downadloading the podcasts or using an App (would be looking for a free one on Android).

I find it easier to run on the treadmill because there's a certainty to the 'terrain', gradient etc (I run at a gradient). It also provides a handy space for my drink/keys/towel . I've tried running with my glasses on so that I can read the subtitles on the TV but I still find myself watching the minutes ... and seconds.
I know I'm not a real runner because I can only do it in controlled conditions but going outside scares the bejeezus out of me

Blimey love that's amazing! Really fast - can't ever imagine getting to that speed

maid I know exactly how you feel - my mind starts wandering and then I feel like I can't keep going. Today I got through my run by focusing on the trainers of the bloke in front . I found watching something very intently calmed me down and got through quite a few of the minutes!

Maidupmum - audiobook was a suggestion I was given.

Can I join? I'm at C25K w7r1 but I find running sooooo boring - I feel like I count every second of the 25 minutes.
I run in a gym because it's easier than outside and I've never been able to run before.

What do you all do to relieve the boredom of it???

Sorry have not had a chance to catch up on this thread for ages.

I managed a 29.02 5k this morning which I was very very pleased with. In the rain which helped - the heat has not been pleasant to run in!

When I started the program I also signed up for a 5k run which is a week today, never thought I would make it this far!

Chameleon hurrah!!

Cru hope you get some joy from the doctor tomorrow - is it still as bad or any better/worse?

Well dp and I got back from our lovely 24 hours away in Kirkby Lonsdale and 2 hours later were at the gym . I'm just back from doing W8R1 - running a whole 28 minutes!! .

Very pleased as we've had quite an indulgent weekend with lots of prosecco and good food, so it was good to do a run and start to redress the balance...!

However, off to the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday until Saturday, so no more gym until next weekend. Although we're camping and will be walking to various events, so it's definitely not a eat/drink/laze around holiday!

Might squeeze W8R2 in tomorrow night but other than that, that's me done for the week

Meant to say, sorry your neck isn't improving, CruCru. Hope the doc can help. If you're near Leeds I can recommend a shit hot acupuncturist.

Made it back! We repeated W5R1, but my friend decided she was going to keep going on the last five minute run, so I carried on with her and we did a full 8 minutes!! Couldn't manage the 60 second runs to start with, and now look!!

Ah good work! I think I'm off running until my neck is pain free. Going to see the doctor tomorrow.

Am up and about to go collect my running partner. I thought it might have cooled off after last night's rain, but in still feel like I'm in a steam room! Going to repeat W5R1 I think, unless we have some OMG I can keep going moment. If I don't post back, you'll find me melted into a puddle on a back road. It's been fun.

Hi. I got through w2r3 today, so just wanted to check in for the week. It's great to read all your updates!

Whatsthatnoise - sorry to hear about your dd, fingers crossed that they can get her sorted sooner rather than later.

Your neck sounds painful crucru - is your dh any good at massage?

Dotty - am at your child free weekend! Sounds like you've earned it though

Hello lynnoggs . I'm a newbie too. Hope you've enjoyed your first week! I've never heard of kettlercise - what does that involve?

Has anyone read about this 12 minute exercise thing that Helen Mirren is supposedly into? I was reading about it today. Sounds quite straight forward and was wondering if anyone has tried it? I thought it might fit well in between run days. I've been toying with doing some 30 day shred (did it last year and had good results). The music does my head in though and I'm not sure I can face it .

Anyway, have a good weekend everyone, and try not to melt!

Was flying through the programme until the last week or so - and I've decided to take 3 days off as my cough is still hacking and I can't cough and run at the same time..! Dp and I are away for the weekend without kids () so I'll be doing W8R1 on Sunday.

ooh and I've lost 12lbs now since starting C25K - very pleased

Hi IrianofWay! Nice to meet you. I'm hoping to start W3R1 this weekend if my neck is better.

It's a bit of a bugger but it looks as though it's going to carry on being hot this weekend.

Whatsthatnoise hope DD is ok and that they can either shift the op or it isn't too disruptive. I'm sure within a few weeks of being in school mode she'll have forgotten all about missing the first week or so!

Well done Dotty for w7r3. You seem to be flying through the programme!

I finally, finally cracked w6r3 on wednesday and was deliriously happy about it! Tried w7r1 this morning though and it didn't go well. I went at 10am, instead of 9 as I had planned, and it was already boiling. I had to stop and walk up a really huge hill but unfortunately the stop/starting made it much harder to get into a rhythm and I stop/started the rest of the way round. I think I'm going to try again tomorrow, earlier and in the woods where it is much shadier and cooler!

Hello

hope you don't mind me joinng. This is my 4th time of doing couch to 5k. many years ago I was running 20 miles a week but I lost my oomph somewhere and needed a way to get going again. C25K was brilliant but sadly I never seem to be able to progress back to the distances I was doing before. However it's a good way to keep up the running even in a smaller way.

Have been lc-ing and knowing it would take away my energy for a while I have been going easy on myself and have allowed myself to take longer to get to week 8 than 8 weeks! In fact I have been doing week 8 for 7 runs now - the heat is a killer! Last night I swear I was being overtaken by snails

When I get week 9 done and dusted I will move on to the next ones again where she makes you run faster!!!

Well done Dotty! My neck is starting to feel a bit better. I am hoping that by Sunday I will be able to attempt W3R1. I've spent a sodding fortune on running gear and am all fired up to continue. So far am still icing my neck every couple of hours.

Yeah! Go Dotty
Slow but steady wins the race.