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

Did a little (!) 3k run tonight but tried to do it more quickly - 6mins per km. Still tortoise rather than hare I fear!

I finally bought some very beautiful functional new trainers today - they are so comfy and what a difference, also bought some socks, t-shirts and 3/4 running leggings. Not entirely sure the world is ready to see my legs but what the hell.

Love the early morning runners - isn't it fab? Was a late run for me today as Dh was working.

Have downloaded 5k Forever app for my phone, same idea as C25K but looks at increasing speed. W1R1 is 7mins running then alternate 2 min faster run / 1 min walk four times then run for 7 mins again. Starting Monday - day off tomorrow!

So ... Not do ...

Gave, not face !

Dotty I know what you mean about the breathing and not panicking wk4r2 I started to panic 3 minutes in, but face myself a mental kick up the arse, then I was fine !
spooky thank you ! I think I needed to hear logic as to why I found it so difficult, today was easier definitely - I need to keep this up, I feel do good afterwards

Is week 4 where you do the first 5 minute run? I found that week really hard - physically and psychologically! I struggle in the first couple of minutes to get my breathing right - once I get in a rhythm I'm OK so it's just remembering to not panic and breathe regularly.

I gained my 'halfway to 5k' badge this week, but I admit I've found week 4 quite hard ! I had to redo some of the days ( which seemed better than giving up entirely )
I'm not sure I've found my natural pace yet - is anyone the same ?
I'm shocked I'm still doing it, I really thought I would have given up by now !!!

Five very impressed with you upping your speed - it's taken me weeks to try to go anywhere near 7kph. And hope your DD is OK - can't see a suitable picture but might be called for..?

spooky I didn't feel like a runner today - more like a shambler . Might go to the gym tomorrow - feeling good!

I am impressed with all you early birds. Flash well done and enjoy your BBQ. Dotty equally well done for your run outside. I hate hills and all there is around here is hills unless you drive a fair way. Just back from the gym, I upped my speed today Walked at 5.7 and did 7 of the 8 runs at 7.2 I did walk one of the runs at 6.5. I am not sure what is going to happen next week as DD may end up going to hospital on Tuesday for a while.

Have a good weekend everyone

I did it!!! 25 minutes without stopping! The first 5 minutes were the worst - felt quite panicky and wanted to stop. It feels so different running on the actual ground! And it was bloody hot, even at 8.30am. But kept going and the rest was fine. I felt like I was going very slowly, but my other app told me I was going at 7.1kph so that's not too bad?

So, am thinking I'll alternate between gym and park - need to get used to being outside..!

Morning Runners!

I woke at 6 & thought sod it lets just do it now & I'm so glad I did! It was already really warm at that time, but nice & quiet on the rds & I did my 5k in just over 34mins

We're having a BBQ later so now I won't feel so guilty eating loads of goodies

How'd you like your first outdoor run Dotty?

Hills are the devil's work... If I cycle home from work it's 5 miles on an ever so slight hill up that you can't even see - but it's bloody hard work and I hate it, so it's mainly the reason why I don't cycle to work

Right then. I've had breakfast and am off in half an hour or so for my first outside run!! Very nervous - have no idea if I can actually run without a treadmill so am preparing myself for failure - if I don't make the 25 minutes today I'll try again in the gym tomorrow, but at least I'll know what I can manage...

Well that didn't work. I got up, dd got up so I ended up in her bed for an hour Going to work now might try and fit a run in after but time is a bit tight between me getting in and DP going to work.

having been inspired bylidl I have set my alarm for 5.30am going to attempt W4R3 before work.

I am doing this mostly for fitness and diet is for weight loss although I haven't been sticking to the diet much lately, too many ice creams.

five enjoy your wine, paediatricians always make me reach for the wine too.

Having had a chat to DD's pedaitrician this afternoon tonight I am resorting to wine. Tomorrow I am running, having sussed out which app to use I am going to restart at W1R1 and try to up the speed for the run sections.

lidl
I used the NHS podcasts, and they have 3 C25k+ podcasts - one with intervals in, one that is longer (40 mins?) and increasing speed, and one called stepping stones, which I recommend you try first, if you go for it.

I've also done some longer runs, maxing out at 5 miles (just under an hours running).

Not done anything this week, as I've wrecked my shin ;(

Started over a year ago now, and have lost 8kg without really changing my diet. I still need to loose another 8kg or so to loose the baby weight (oldest is 5, 'baby' is 3), but I don't do well on eating less, tho I think I am snacking less post excerise.

Dotty, massive vredit to you doing it all on a treadmill. I tried in a hotel once, and gave up after 10 mins. I couldn't hack it.

I want to like that so much Dotty

Bloody hell - just turned on the TV to see athletes running a 5k race in 13 minutes..!! Think we might all need a bit more training before we're there...

I am doing it for weightloss as well as fitness and general toning. I am also following weight watchers so not depending on the exercise to lose weight.

I still dont believe i will be able to run 5k but then its early in the programme for me. I have only ran outdoors,dont think i could do it on a treadmill, i would keep checking the time!

I'm doing it purely for fitness though am appreciating the small amount of weightloss and the increase in tone. I'm not overweight though so it wasn't a priority.

You lot need to try an early run - it was great!

I was tempted to stop and take pictures - the world is very beautiful at dawn! But I didn't I kept going and going...just can't believe I can do it!

You will love running outdoors Dotty although I would quite like a go on a treadmill to see what it is like.

Was working 7am-5pm so needed to run early so I could have a relaxing night off! Wasn't tired at work but starving so don't think I will have lost much weight this week the amount I have eaten!

Is everyone doing this purely for fitness or weightloss too? I haven't lost a huge amount of weight but I took a 'before' photo and another one today (started on 1st June), there is a def difference - especially as I can now see daylight between small tiny gaps in my legs when I put my feet together IYKWIM. I am very chuffed, as I have legs like tree trunks.

Now I have accomplished the 5k I would like to get faster - any tips? I have entered a fun run on the first Sunday in August, so I have until then to work on my speed.

Dotty, you will love it. I really have to concentrate to run on a treadmill, running outside I can just let my thoughts wander.

Lovelidl - I'm seriously impressed at 5k before 6am. Sundays I get up at 7 and meet my friend to run at 8, but 6am

Did our last repeat of W3 last Weds, I walked 5k this morning, and then it'll be W4 on Sunday. I reckon it might take a couple of times before I crack it. On the last 3 minute run of W3, we decided to just keep going as long as we could. We managed 4 minutes. It doesn't sound a lot, but I literally couldn't run for a minute when I started so Yay me!