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

I started week 8 today and the 28 minute run. Been doing the 25 minute ones ok but think I ran too soon after eating today as I wasn't feeling as good as usual. Managed it though. I run next to a canal and I actually had a swan racing me. Everytime I glanced across it was right behind me.

Sorry to hear that Stellar! Hope you're soon on the mend and back to it
I was supposed to do w4r3 today but struck down with a cold. Hoping it's eased enough by tomorrow as I don't want to get behind. Not sure how long off you'd have before your fitness dwindled?!

I am using Map my Run and Run Keeper at the moment to work out which I prefer (they are both v similar). They both give verbal progress (eg distance covered) every 10 mins or so and record total distance and speed. Both of them work alongside C25K so you hear the messages from both and also you can have music at the same time as well if you want. I looked at Run Double and decided it wasn't what I needed.

I did W6r2 today. I don't find it easy and only just manage to complete the runs each time. I think I psych myself up for whatever the target is that day. Today 2 x 10 mins was hard. On Friday I've got to try and do 25 mins. Yikes!!

Fudge, I read about the app on the previous thread but it's a paid app so I'll try the free Map my Run today and report back if it works!

RunDouble was on the App Store and it seems to be a C25k logging app. I'm so disappointed I didn't start tracking earlier.

Oh goody. Im not the only one to obsess .

cool ive never heard of run double. Is it an iphone special?

I use cardio trainer app and it runs in background, as does c25k app. Then i have my music on. But c25k lady chats/beeps over the music so i dont miss any instructions.

I'm going to try Map my Run this morning. I feel as if the last 7 weeks don't count now as I didn't have a proper app. I was using the ❤️ App on the iPhone 😳

Bigfudge I have a Garmin watch and use the Garmin app ("all the gear and no idea"). I also spend a lot of time pondering over what I've done...

Well done to everyone completing runs and weeks.

Stellar, good luck with physio!

Bigfudge I use map my run- I saw my times per km improving in week 4. Just because he total run time extends, not because I'm in any way fast! I'm very slow still but looking forward to managing 30mins and then looking forward to managing 5k however long it takes me!

Well done everyone and welcome to all the new names.

Finished week 6 last week with the 25 minute run. I'm beyond thrilled with the progress I've made.

I've done 2 short runs this week but will start week 7 run 1 tomorrow morning.

Does the Run Double app run in conjunction with C25k app whilst running? I like Laura's encouragement and am not ready to switch her off yet.

W3r1 done. My, that was hard work. But i didnt give up. Just slowed my pace down a bit to almost a crawl and i finished it. So pleased with myself.

Do any of you use an exercise app to record your jogs? I have one and after each jog i pour over it seeing if ive improved any. Ive not. But its still fun to look at

I aim for 11k steps a day regardless of if I run or not. I usually manage that easily on a work day, at weekends my steps vary massively! I think I'm going to take up Pilates as my core muscles have been very very weak since DD was born. I'm planning to get new runners next week- does anyone have recommendations for where to be fitted? I have small, narrow over pronated feet, and an old knee injury that's prone to flaring up so I need good running shoes. I've been wearing my old asics that I loved but they are are on their last legs.

Freshsteps they're very active rest days for me! I walk my dogs and ride my horse, and twice a week I do some weight reps (I have very flabby upper arms)! Increasing your core strength makes us stronger runners!

So inspiring to read all the park run/ 5k achievements! Can't believe it might be me!
Off to get new trainers tomorrow, I think my current pair ( v wide soles) are making me run in a knock kneed fashion and causing knee twinges. W2r2 yesterday, really enjoyed it.

So, do we count other activities (eg tennis)as rest days? And long dog walks? I'm finding it Hard to fit 3 runs in if I don't.

Can I join? Only done week 1 so far (although twice, with a gap!)... W2r1 tomorrow, all being well! Must look into park runs - are they all 5k? Good to have something to aim for.

I had a great time at parkrun, completed in 33.56, lost a few seconds when a man behind me tripped and catapulted me into a tree!
I was 25th in my age category (add that to cheaper car insurance as a benefit of being old )!

I just run in well lit areas, but I'm in London so it's pretty easy for me. I have been debating doing evening runs around a local football pitch but decided it's a bit too quiet in evenings/early mornings which is a pity as it's probably the only flat area near me😀.

I've just done w4r3, did 2 days in a row as won't get out again until at least Thursday due to work/childcare. found a slightly longer, slightly less hilly route, end to end it was 5km- I walked a bit extra at the end. Took me 39mins in total so I'm hopeful in a few weeks I'll be able to do 5km in 35mins or so. I think I walk and run at much the same pace mind!

Well done to the park runners/5kers!
I'm going for w4r2 tomorrow and had a bit of an anxious thought.
Where I run, it's quite rural and I don't often see people, just a few cars.
I saw on my FB today an e-fit in circulation trying to identify someone who sex u ally assaulted a woman at around 10 am in a fairly public place. It got me thinking, what would happen if I was attacked while out running?
I know the chances are slim but it's got me worrying. I always have my phone on me and tell people where I am going and when ill be back but wondering about any other precautions?

That's fantastic - well done!

Oh well done! I think 35 mins is a marvellous time (given it takes me the same amount of time to cover two miles just now) for you

Keep going all you C25Kers ....I marked the end of my 10 weeks of training by going through with the 5k event yesterday. Not a great time (35 mins) but I ran it all and had so much fun. Really want to sign up for a 10k now. I have my very first medal

It was a proper shop yes. And there is room in them. It felt like the insole had slipped on one foot but it transpired my running sock had slipped down and had gathered under my large toe.

The heels felt amazing but didn't feel like much padding in the toe so will try insoles today. I'm a bit gutted as I paid a lot more than I wanted too. And they look amazing

Your toes went numb the first time you ran in them? Is there enough room at the front? Were you fitted in a proper running shop for them?