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

W4R1 done.

My thighs feel like lead & knees really hurt. Doing it 3 consecutive days isn't wise. Especially when my route is hilly. I think I might need to repeat w4 r1.

Hello, what C25K app would people reccomend?

25mins done, hip/thigh started aching towards the end. Feels like my IT band, so will be having a few days of rest, ibuprofen and diy tennis ball massages. Hopefully should nip it in the bud. Need new runners too so. I'll keep doing my 30 day shred dvd with some modified moves to keep fit.

I can't imagine a 25 min run yet!! 😄
Day off today but plan to start w4 tomorrow. I'm off for 2 weeks now (school hols) so there's no excuse!
I've signed up for the Race for Life in July, I need something concrete to aim for. I've also signed up to do a virtual race ( I want a medal!).
I think ParkRuns look great, but I'm nowhere near that just yet.

Ellen I think it's there's lots of factors which influence it- I found w6r1 really hard (3x5min runs) which I couldn't understand after doing the 20minute run just 2 days beforehand. Planning my first 25 minute run tomorrow.

Just finished w1r3. Having to do it indoors when my toddler naps at the moment so doing laps of the downstairs of the house has been amusing need to get fitter and loose some weight!

W3R3 done. I struggled more today than with the previous 2 and I had a stitch, I wonder why?
Plan to move to W4R1 on Sunday.

Hello all. Long time, no post.

W3 R2 just completed. I'm a bit behind schedule as I've had a busy week. I was planning to do this one on Weds but it didn't work out, so now I'll be shoehorning W3R2, W3R3 & W4R1 into 3 consecutive days in order to stay on track and fit in with a few days away next week.

I ran with a migraine today which wasn't wholly pleasant but needs must and I feel better psychologically for having done it. All things considered, it wasn't too bad.

I should I know. It's funny because I used to run a lot, although I was never fast and I know these events are fun. I am built for longer slower runs I think- when I ran a lot I could do a half marathon in 2:10 which is quite respectable with 5k in 30mins, 10k in 60- my pace was very steady! 5k in 30 mins seems a long way away now, although it was 3.5 years ago and I was 2 stone lighter.

Rinceoir I was terrified when we went a couple of weeks ago - I even took DH with me for moral support although he is one of those sickening people that even with no training can just turn up and run 5k .

Despite being lapped by the lead runner it was a great experience and although I was near the back with the walkers, the dogs and the toddlers it didn't matter at all.

I told myself that if it was really awful I would:

a. Hide behind a tree until everyone had gone past and then leg it;
b. Fake a terrible injury and talk loudly about how it would affect my chances of being race-ready for the London Marathon; or
c. Smile nicely and never come back

Do give it a go, you might be very pleasantly surprised.

Well done plodding! I'm terrified of my local park run, they seem very fast (to me anyway!). I am planning my 25minute run this weekend too.

W9R2 completed this morning

Didn't manage to run last week at all and feel that I lost my oomph a bit. Legs feel very tired but I'm chuffed that I did it. Planning to go to parkrun on Saturday and do the last 'Laura Run'.

Feels a bit scary but I have downloaded a 0-10k app...

W2R1 today. Got through the runs so far OK but it's tiring! I think I've been expecting too much and trying to run too fast because I remember what I could do back in the autumn but I've been welded to the sofa all winter and I really do have to start from scratch. And I want to take it carefully to avoid injuries too. So I re-read the thread from last year to remind myself how it was when I started, and at least I don't think I'm doing any worse!

Well week 6, run 2 done. Last of the intervals! Legs felt heavy and I seem to be getting slower not faster but over next few weeks I'm going to aim to get to 5k even if it takes me 40mins. I'm a lot heavier than when I used to run so hopefully as I keep losing it should help me speed up!

I don't cope well on extreme restriction, so I'm having 1300-1500 most days, a bit more at weekends. It's been going well mostly. I'm hoping the increase in exercise will negate the need to keep dropping calories.

Wow rinceior, how inspiring! Well done
Do you mind me asking how many calories you've dropped to daily?

Welcome momma. Sounds like you are doing same as me - I also have a DD, she will be 2 in 3 weeks. Started logging with mfp in January and am on week 6 of c25k. I'm down 2 stone (but still have an embarrassing 2 more to lose).

I'm hoping to do w6r2 tomorrow, but it might get bumped to Friday. I started the 30 day shred in preparation for my holidays and in the hope of losing 10 lbs by then (7 weeks) and I'm sore!

Can I join in please? I did W1R1 this morning. It was hard and my legs are aching now but im determined to do it. I'm off work this week so will go out again on Friday and then again on Sunday. I'm also using MFP to log my calories and I'm hoping that together I might be able to drop back down to my pre-baby weight (DD is 2 next week ).
I can't ever imagine being able to run 30 minutes though...

W1R2 done this evening. After being lovely weather all day while I was at work as soon as I got out for the run I got pelted with hailstones! Still enjoyed it though. Feeling like I could skip straight to W2 next time but I don't want to rush ahead too quickly.

I did W3R2 today. I know it's not ideal to do them on consecutive days but I've got parents evenings the next 2 nights so won't be able to run again till Friday.

I'm finding the 3 mins ok I think. I add another repetition of 90 secs then 3 min runs before I cool down due to the length of my circuit.

skoda i swear my recovery walk is faster than my jog 😂

W4r1 done. I jogged for 5mins! Twice! Squeeeeeeee!! ^^

Trying to figure out when i'll get next run in. Might go out in morning again if i feel ok. Hmmmmmm

I did w6r1 this morning. Thought it would be really easy after my triumphant 20mins on Saturday but I found it tough. Legs heavy. I did a YouTube work out yesterday so think I was stiff after that. I was so slow (even for me!). I'll make a decision tomorrow about whether to do run 2 on Thursday or Friday, but definitely plan to do 25mins this weekend.

Completed W5r1 today- seemed fine as 3x 5 min runs. Just looked ahead to next one and it jumps up to 8 mins! Hopefully will be ok though need a water bottle for next time, my throat keeps getting really dry. Going to head to a £1 shop and get one..

I'm very much expecting to be slug like, fudge.

Can I join in? I've been reading these threads for a while and have decided to take the plunge.
I did W3R1 today and managed that ok. I've signed up for a Race for Life in July as something to aim for.
I'm not particularly overweight, but badly unfit. I have osteopenia in my left hip and have been advised to do more impact exercise by the doc.
I'll try and post regularly as I hope it will keep me motivated and of course, I will carry on reading.