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

I declined an offer to go for cake to go for a run instead I don't think I even know who I am anymore

Attempted W5R1 stopped a bit short not good Going to cheer myself up by going to donate blood

Ooh addicted that link's really interesting! I've definitely got a flat/low arch - in fact I didn't realise you could make other types of footprints until reading this tonight . I really need new trainers - our local Decathlon's got a gait analysis machine so I must go sometime.

I'm really missing doing my run - am feeling fat and lazy already..! But if I still feel crap tomorrow I won't go . It's not right to have a cold in the summer!

five hope your daughter's doing OK - are you staying over in hospital too? Hope you've got good wifi and decent food!

opps, corrected link at home

dotty sorry to hear your suffering. Can I suggest you leave it one day longer than you think you need to recover before you run again still hasn't learn't through experience

Nightfall you can do a crude analysis home and then buy shoes appropriate for your foot.

Also, have you got running socks - mine are shaped like a shoe - so they have a L and R on them. I got them in sports direct for less than £5. Worth thinking about. Hope the compeed helps soon.

I hope your DD is better soon.

In hospital with DD will restart when she is out. I really need to get a gait analyses done

Hope you feel better soon, Dotty

I went to SweatShop at Xscape in Castleford. I didn't even have to run, they have a machine you stand on that shows what parts of your foot are in contact with the ground (in my case everything - I have completely flat feet). He didn't try to sell me any trainers but told me what I needed and suggested some makes/models. I then went to an independent running shop and tried on LOADS until I found the comfiest.

Spooky you're a star!! Fantastic stuff

Meanwhile I'm proper poorly with temperature, swollen glands, cough, so am not going to the gym tonight . It's the first run I've had to miss and I'm gutted, but feeling really rotten so I'll have to give it a miss. Hoping it goes quickly though - might squeeze a run in tomorrow with a bit of luck..!

I did W2R2 today, it was a bit hot but I now feel fantastic.

My brother has recommended a Garmin Forerunner 220. I think it is a bit early for me to buy one of those (he runs half marathons) but when I finish, I might treat myself to one.

Hi Nightfall

Do you live anywhere near a Runners Need?

They will do it for free but will then sell you a pair of trainers. I would book though.

Thanks Chameleon, I'm aware I have a terrible gait even when walking and worse when running. Where would I get an analysis done and would it cost a fortune?

I've been running in a pair of my mums trainers since I don't own any but I guess it's time to invest - we are the same size in theory but my feet are much wider.

I have a compeed plaster on the blister and it's fine, suspect it would hurt to run with though. My left foot isn't as bad as I'd feared, still sore but hopefully won't last...

Nightfall - have you been for a gait analysis? The right supportive trainers can make a HUGE difference. Plus I've heard good things about Compeed plasters for blisters. Don't give up, this is merely a blip on your path to being a runner. (From a fellow unfit fatty)

Joining the thread with a bit of a moan - sorry.

I started the c25k last week, am very unfit and overweight but struggle to fit in exercise around my 22 month old and decided to give it a go.

Did all 3 week 1 runs with varying degrees of difficult but was feeling positive going into w2r1 yesterday, managed it but finished with a largish burst blister on one foot and seem to have badly hurt the other foot near the arch - hurts to out weight on it. Feeling severely disheartened :(

Wow Spooky! That's amazing! You will smash that 10k race now

Well done Spooky . No run for me till tomorrow, I just can't fit a run into work days no childcare I was itching to go yesterday.
Aiming to do one more W4 run then move on. I want to go donate blood tomorrow too so I need to make time to run first. DP better be home for a decent time

Well done spooky you are truly a runner

spooky I'm properly inspired. Somehow got into about of a grumpy dark way this week- so really need to get on it!

spooky that is fantastic to run that far and to be able to run for an hour and a half is amazing. You really are an inspiration.

Evening all, not to sure who is feeling it more today me or the dog!!

I run in cotton trousers but my friend swears by the proper stuff.

Not sure what is happening over the next few days, DD is going in as a day patient for an enema and she may stay over.

I'm converted to wick away sports wear.
I get mine in Sports direct (when I can face it). So much nicer to exercise in. Also got some thermal stuff for over the winter - amazing how much you don't need to wear and can keep warm in- tho the initial walk was chilly sometimes!

It might not be a bad idea to get something that allows the sweat to wick away. I think John Lewis had some running gear on sale a little while ago.

Philomena - DD and I entered a 3k Fun Run back in March and we had only ran the W5R3 session (20 mins) 3 days beforehand! I ran at my own slow pace and only beat a couple of toddlers at the finish (I kid you not!) but everyone was really supportive clapping me on and I just focussed on getting round and completing it. I am sure you will have no problems. Good luck