C25K we are in it for the park run (6)

I've got an arm strap thingy that my phone fits in. It's ok, but I need someone to do it up for me, so a bit rubbish when I'm at home on my own!
It was about £5 from sports direct.

Week 6 finished. Am actually (almost!) starting to enjoy it. Can't believe I can run for 25 minutes! 90 secs felt difficult in week 1. No longer counting down to the end of the runs.

At the moment I'm running with my phone in my jacket pocket. But thinking as the weather warms up I won't want the jacket. Any advice on the best way to carry phone? Can you get pouch things that strap around your arm? Are they any good or uncomfortable?

I'd rest that too if I was you tond what a bummer.

W8R1 done, not beautifully or well, but done all the same. I hadn't run since Wednesday which has been my longest gap and I did find it hard. 28 mins though! Super chuffed with myself. I'm up to 4.58 k according to Runkeeper but that includes the warm up and cool down walk, so v slow.

Have good runs today if you're going out everyone.

Tond, that sounds grim. I'd probably rest it if I were you.

w7r2 done. It was a repeat of w7r1. Felt much more comfortable. I took it slower and it helped a lot. Another beautiful morning here, which helps.

Week one run 3 done.
Lovely spring evening here and dd who is 9 came with me unfortunately she is lively fit young thing but it was a lovely half hour together
Covered a longer distance tonight so all in all so far so good.

here for more moaning...scroll on by if you are of a delicate nature

well since the disaster that was yesterday my right ankle started killing me, left stabby leg is all better and just feels like i have been running (which is almost true) but the right one is now making a horrible popping feeling whenever I flex my foot up or down. You can also feel it pop pop popping if you put your hand on the back where your leg/ankle turns into your heel.

Do I rest or carry on? or give up altogether and wait to be craned out of the house

Hello fellow C25Kers. Can i join you? Currently on week 5, dreading the 20 minute run that I'll be faced with this weekend! I have a park run pencilled in on 11th June and am enjoying running again after having my DD 16 weeks ago. Also have the added motivation/torture of squeezing into a bridesmaid dress this summer

I have flattish feet and moderate pronation, but so far knees and back doing ok.

W2R3 just completed my knee started hurting a little bit towards the end but not so bad that it stopped me running. Also I got a little bit further than previous days too so I must be improving, if only slightly! Won't be able to run again until Monday or Tuesday now so just hope I can be as enthusiastic after 3 days break (I will be cycling to and from work for 2 of those days though so hopefully that will keep the exercise motivation going).

Just wondering what sort of pace I am meant to be walking at between the running minutes? I guess I'm doing slightly faster than normal walking, but thinking maybe I should be doing speed walking or something?

Yes, I did wonder about a physio, as I too am aiming for gazelle status. I'm not running again til Saturday and will reassess then. I think I need to stretch more too. It definitely feels like something different to achey tired leg

I'm pretty sure my running technique is ok, I'm going really slowly with short strides and landing mid foot rather than on my heels.

I really want to keep on running.

Disastrous w7r1. Managed 10mins running then had to walk the rest. Was so tired, was after a 12hr shift mind you. PLUS looking at my stats i ran 1st mile in fastest time yet. Think was too fast, hence being unable to run the rest. Oh well. Least i went out.

I'm a fan of no noise too.
I find it really restful.

Week one run two done
So far so not too bad
And my new phone arm holder thingy came today and it is bright pink

I hate seeing people I know but I often do,usually towards the end when I'm a red faced sweaty mess!

Re:Shoes. I bought some Asics gel cumulus after I had a gait analysis done at a running shop. They are so comfy.

I love running with no music. I spend all day surrounded by noise (primary school teacher) so I relish the peace and quiet. My run is mostly across a field and then lanes so is lovely and peaceful.

w7R3 done but I can't run again till Sunday.
I love reading how everyone is getting on, this thread is great!

tondelaya that sounds shite. Sorry you had a rotten one.

Oh Tondelay, you poor thing, that sounds awful! I dread seeing anyone I know when I'm trudging along, however I'm hoping to see them all in a few months when I'm a size 10 and bounding along like a spring lamb.

Wenchelda, what app are you using? The One You BBC one is great, as you can play your own music alongside the commentary. There's a choice of four 'trainers'. I'd recommend Sanjeev Kohli as he's very encouraging and I'm a bit in love with him.

I have A Poorly Leg today, so I reckon it's time for a trip to a proper running shop. A podiatrist diagnosed pronation years ago, and the trainers I'm using are supposed to have a stability function, but I think I need to face the humiliation of running on a treadmill in a city centre shop whilst surrounded by nubile young men in lycra (not the shop assistants, the ones I'm going to take with me).

so another attempt at W1R1
Things that went wrong
stabbing stabbing pain in left leg after run 2, so bad I couldn't put foot to the floor for a minute or so.
I reallly hobbled along for the next walk/run/walk, no one home to come rescue me
I nearly cried.
Every fucker and their stupid dog was out, and lots of cars so we kept having to wait for them to pass
Stupid trainers have given me a blister on my right heel AGAIN

Things that went right
Pain in leg eased, so I did not cry, and I brisk walked though Miss Lahdidah C25K teling me to run now/walk now until it felt normal, and I did manage to run very slowly for the last three, and a nice stretchy walk for the warm down and then carried on until home
It did not blizzard on me
Dogface refrained from pooping once we were going
Left home at 10.28 and back in at 11.19

Not sure I am ever going to get a proper W1R1 done. And I am not going out at half ten again....everyone was out.

(But prob crap if you are uber trendy young person)

There is '101 running songs' on iTunes, it has a real mix of stuff. Some good slower paced stuff and then good pep ups too.

I wear Brooks Ravenna, they really suit my foot shape and strike style. I had a gait analysis at a proper running shop and tried about 5 different pairs that were suited to my needs. The Ravennas were the best by far. I've had them a couple of years (I'm on and off the running wagon) and they are brilliant.

As for music, I like a mix. I like stuff that goes at the pace I run at but then I also like old school dance stuff to get me going if I'm flagging - Faithless "Insomnia" is a classic for getting me through the last heinous three minutes.

W2r2 just done. I've ran 3 days in a row now so am a bit pooped but realistically i'm unable to do anything fri-sun so having to fit everything in mon-thurs.

Can I just ask a couple of questions to more experienced runners please? What trainers do you wear? I've just got some Skechers which i already had (not sure of exact type but they have memory foam insoles) and whilst they're not uncomfortable, I'm wondering if something else would be better/more specific for running.

Also can anyone recommend a good album of running music I can download? I don't have anything atm so am relying on the noise birdsong and passing traffic to motivate me! Thanks.

hi hobnobs & jelly*

Good to see the rest of us are keeping on too! I'm about to head out for w7r1 without my mate. Bit bummed but it's a nice morning and I've got my headphones at the ready.

Treated myself to a whole load more kit last night as I'm using using the same t-shirt & overhead top every time which means washing is a pain in the proverbial. For some reason, I've got plenty of running tights & capris (though I prefer full length) and hardly any tops . It's like the opposite of my normal wardrobe.

W2r1 completed this morning. Ran yesterday too and was a bit achey this morning so very nearly didn't go ... The freezing wind put me off greatly but i forced myself out and was glad I did afterwards. I'm also doing a 30 day squat challenge (up to day 8) and a 30 day butt challenge (day 3) and I'd say I definitely felt my bum was less wobbly when running this morning! That alone motivates me to stick at it!