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

Spoke too soon. Got about halfway through and it bucketed down. At least it kept me cool. I did get lots of funny looks from people bundled up in big coats, hoods & brollies as I went by in my drifit t-shirt.

Week 5 here I come . I need to catch up with ellenbrody

Hi all I've just done week 6 run 2 and these last few runs have been so so hard - have felt like my legs are lead weights and I'm having to drag them around. Is this normal? I would have thought it would be getting easier by now?? I've been managing 2 or 3 runs a week but fitness doesn't seem to be changing.....

Right. I'm off to finish W4 before the rain comes.

w5R1 in the bag. Achy legs!

Well done folks.

Today I managed W4R2. It felt so much more doable than the one before, even though the middle 2 running intervals were a minute longer. Funny isn't it? I think it's down to a few factors. It was less windy today so I didn't have that resistance to push against and I hadn't eaten for a good 5 hours. I definitely find I run better on an empty stomach.

I also reversed my route, starting with the main rd section rather than ending on it. I think that helped psychologically as I was 'fresh' for all the passing gawkers traffic, rather than feeling betrooty & spent at the end and then psyching myself up for the knobheads. It's a hilly route however you do it, so I wasn't going to get away with that but I do think I'll go that way in future.

Thanks Jelly good to hear it gets a bit more consistent.
I was going to run today but as I'm not working tomorrow I think I'll have the day off and go in the morning.
I was working in the park where my local Parkrun is yesterday, it was nice! A smidgen hilly in parts but I think I can do it with a bit more training.
Skoda sounds like you're making good progress with your friend! Just give it a try- worst case scenario you go back to walking. I honestly can't believe the progress I've made, and just what my body is capable of when I push it.
If anyone is interested Primark have new exercise gear in and it's nice and cheap starting at £5 for some running leggings.

You're all doing really well. Me and Unfit Friend haven't moved above a walk yet, but we have been walking very quickly for 30 mins. Hoping to break into a trot one day.

Feeling better already, will start the app next week.

Rince well done!! I find it hard to reduce my calories as I just feel so hungry if I do but I am at least being careful with this now. Booze I seem to remember that week seemed a bit strange but it seems to work and it gets more consistent after that week :-)

w4R3 done. I came back and did an abs section from Jillian Michaels NoMoreTrouble Zones. No more running till Saturday now. I've found this week hard and not sure whether to start W5 on Saturday or do 1 more W4 run. The 5 mins kill me!

It's finally stopped raining. In fact it's glorious outside. I should go for a run shouldn't I?

the sofa is so comfy

Aaaaarggh

W5r3 complete- I ran for 20 mins!!
Anyone else using Zen Labs find it jumps about a bit? E.g today was 1x20 min run but next week it goes back to 5 & 8 mins, or is it part of the building up?

W9R3 completed this morning!

Now need to work out how to keep going without Laura or whether to keep on repeating the final podcast and just add a little but more every so often (scientific approach!?)

W4R2 done this morning. I did my usual circuit in reverse which worked out a bit better as the downhill stretch was on the way home.
I found the first run really hard then they seem to get a bit easier. I'm not sure how I'll manage a block of running, it will just be hard the whole time won't it - eek.

Jelly, I've lost 2 stone since January, a bit over a stone since c25k started but I've been counting calories too.

W7r1 done. I've abandoned podcast and just using my own playlists now. Little twinge in hip but not until the last so was happy enough. I'm working long days this weekend so I'll be lucky to get 3 runs in.

Lou I use the Zen Labs one. The NHS one is also supposed to be good.

I am not losing any weight at all (although this is not my main aim of doing this but it would be nice). Anyone else? I'm on W8 now.

Can I come and join you please?
I was running 3km but no further. Then I went for surgery and did my run last Thursday ( after getting OK from surgeon on Wednesday) and I did 75% today only managed 60% but then ran/walked rest of way.

I want to do a park run, that's my goal...

Help, I'm pretty fit and have been keeping fit with recovery from surgery in mind, which has helped immensely

I want to start running, could anyone tell me the best c25k app please?
thanks in advance.

Kilmeny sounds like you and I are in the same boat! I think I was working so hard on avoiding worse knee problems that I neglected my other muscles. A physio friend kindly pummelled it and caused me great pain so I'm going to try a short run tomorrow.

Just finished week 8 and it was fine until the last few minutes when my hip started to hurt quite badly. I shuffled and ran and walked the end. Bloody hip, I need to stretch more and probably see a physio. But I ran about 24 out of the 28 minutes. You should have seen me sweating and panting on week one, I can't believe I've got this far.

Morning! Been awol for a few days. Rubbish shift pattern.

I have however completerd w5r1. Last five mins were HARD GOING but its done.

Got a lot of nights coming up. No idea how im going to fit runs in

Hello!
I've been AWOL as namechanged for another thread.
W5r2 for me today and I think it went well. My phone went flat half way through so I had to guess- fortunately I was on a track and worked out that if I did 2.25 laps in 5 mins then 4 laps should cover the 8 min run?!
That's what I did anyway so hopefully no harm done. Was harder work without music though!
Switched from full length joggers to 3/4 length lightweight ones today and feels loads better. Just need to ditch the vest or running top as I was warm on top wearing both and a jacket !
So much nicer to run now the weather is picking up :-)

NattyGolf I think we're at the same stage. I did w4R1 this morning. The jump from 3 min runs to 5 mins was harsh,! I thought I was going to be sick!

I use the BBC app. I have Sarah Millican telling me when to run 'are ye ready pet? Goooo!' Makes me smile!

Elgar I used the NHS C25k one and liked it. I've just downloaded the Fitness 22 10k Runner on someone's recommendation to try to get to 10k next. I think I can start at week 7/8 and then build to 60mins of running (which feels like a BiG challenge at the moment).

Went to a very wet parkrun yesterday. I chuckled when the Race Director called us all 'hard core' for braving the weather - I am the least hard core plodder there is!!! I'm still very, very slow but determined to keep at it and improve my time over the coming months.

Hi Elgar, I use the fitness22 10k runner one. They do a 5k version, the 10k just goes from 0-10k. I like it because it's easy to use and you can use your own music with it. I use it with iPhone, don't know if there's an android version.