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

Were any of you significantly overweight when you were doing the long runs? I'm a size 16 - 18 and v heavy, I can't imagine my legs (or the pavement!) would cope with 20 mins of running.

Good job comeagain ! Bizarrely I found the 20 mins non stop easier than the 2x8. I think that getting going again after a walk is harder.
I need to start W 6, which I notice is back to 5 min runs. It seems like a step back, is it an injury prevention thing I wonder?
I will do that tomorrow as I'm off to get my hair done (and its piddling down here). There is a running shop near the hairdressers that has a treadmill for gait analysis. I'm tempted to pop in, especially now I know I can and will, carry on running.

Well done fudge, I honestly can't imagine running for 8 minutes!

W1R3 completed here by Team Skoda. Knackered.

Youd be best getting advice from running specialists skoda. But my tuppence worth would be, if the shoe fits well you shouldnt get blisters. And do your stretches after runs. (So just one pair of trainers)

I went out and did w5r2. Just went for it even though havent been out in over a week. I survived. The 2nd 8min run was really really hard and im sure is still be faster walking but i plodded on through and finished it.

Scared what next run will bring

Can I ask a quick shoe question? Is it recommended to have two pairs, of different makes/styles on the go at once? Just thinking, my feet are pretty vulnerable (tendency towards blisters and previous history of plantar fasciitis, plus I'm v heavy) and I'm wondering if I should be avoiding using the same shoes all the time.

Well done Santa and Ellen!

I went out this morning and managed 4miles in a bit of a plod/walk combination. I had downloaded a new app which I hated and then managed to accidentally turn off half way through so just tried to keep going. Despite being painfully slow I felt quite chuffed considering that I couldn't run for 2 minute back in January.

For the PP, I wear Asics Gel Nimbus and they seem to suit me. They were expensive and next time I would try to get the same shoes but cheaper online. It makes no difference to me whether they are last seasons or not.

And you ellen. Wayheyyyy! Well done. Celebratory for you too.

You give us all hope

Thanks for shoe advice everyone! santa well done on your graduation.

W5R1 done. I ran for 20 mins!!!! I was SO thrilled with myself! The last 3 mins is slightly downhill so I managed to up the pace a little, but I still did it very very slowly.

Thank you Stellar and Natty .

My legs are quite achy but I'm really happy that I've actually finished it! I'm not sure I ever believed I could at the start - Week 1 Day 1 was really hard for me!

Well done santa . WOOOOOOO.

I wear (very bright) Brooks Ravenna. Brilliant. I was fitted at a proper running shop (gait thingy). They suit me to the ground. Before that I was wearing Nikes but they weren't as supportive for my foot shape.

Week 9 Run 3 completed this morning in the sunshine - so have officially finished C25K at last!

Map My Run measured my distance at 4.99kms annoyingly - but close enough I guess .

Going forward, I'm going to continue running for 30 minutes at a time and aim to pick up a bit of speed!

0ellen i went to a running shoe specialist shop. Got "fitted" and tried a few different styles etc. Didnt buy from the shop but took notes of what i needed re over pronating etc and found what i needed cheaper online (last seasons versions basically)

Hth

Stellar Do you have a shoe recommendation? I'm wearing some generic Reebok trainers. I had a look in Sports Direct yesterday where they had some Nike Downshifters, labelled as running shoes, for £30.
They seemed ok? My joints seem to be fine so far, but I do go very slowly as I have osteopenia and can't afford too much jarring.

Good to know I'm not alone, dont. Hopefully my distances/speed will pick up

Glad it went well skoda!

I did W4R1 today and I am shattered. I have been really feeling the step up from 9 minutes to 16 afterwards though it was OK at the time

I've also had the experience of running for a longer time but no further Natty (though not this time, I fitted in an extra turn round the duckpond!) The distance has always picked up again after a few more sessions.

Was due to do my W5R3 20 min run today but I actually feel quite ropey. Had a day out shopping in London then a concert so a very late night and sore achy legs (excuses excuses I know).
Will attempt tomorrow morning I think.

Ha, I posted mine not having read yours, Skoda re speed.

W5R1 done today.

Bit disappointed in myself tbh. Even though it was the most running so far, my distance was 0.75km shorter than the last two. I think I slowed it right down to accommodate the longer running intervals & shorter recovery periods. In short, I think I was a bit lazy. I also ran a different route today, which wasn't a big, neat loop, so that probably slowed me down. Not a great start to W5

Yes, speed is crucial (hark at me, an expert after one go!). We honestly went at a crawl, it would have been quicker to walk. I think it's important not to discourage yourself. Great that you've met nice people at the running club, I know I wouldn't be doing this if I was doing it on my own.

Thanks everyone, I struggled in the last run, and gave up 10 seconds early. I found myself quiet phlegmy during the run so avoided diary today and tonight's run was a lot easier.

The running club helped as it was nice to talk to people and the pace was a bit slower than what I set myself so was overall easier tonight. I have a morning to myself tomorrow so may try another run on my own and see if I can stick to the pace I set tonight..