C25K newbies support thread

Whoops that posted too early! Getting to 10k would be amazing - if you've done it once sure you can again!

Thanks for the tip, Annette - might try that. Get

Hi OP, I'm on W4 R1 tomorrow.
Before work and life (STBXH) got in the way I nearly finished c2 10k. Now 2 years later and I had to start at W1, I do find it easier knowing that if I stick to 3 runs a week I should progress the weeks without having to redo many.

I procrastinate loads do I have found that if I'm working from home, I get dressed into my running gear so I have no excuse when lunch time comes around to go for a run.

Pumpkingirl, my calves are solid and by the final rep of a run they hurt, I'm stretching so next thing I'm going to try is a foam roller. I have always suffered from short calves also people who wear heals a lot (though I don't) could well have short calves.

www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/the-running-blog/2014/feb/28/foam-roller-runners-guide-muscles

For the people buying running shoes off the net, I personally would only do that for a repeat pair, if I was looking for a new pair/ style I would go to the local running shop who should check the fit and gate, properly fitting shoes that are correct for your gate and what you run on could stop you getting many of the usual running injuries. A little more money spent could save on the physio bills.

Good luck everyone!!
You can do it. Every time you go out for a run is one more time than the people vegging on their couch!

Well done all! Did week 3, day 2 today. Grand really but my calves are killing me! Anyone experience this? Am trying to stretch loads. Does this pass as you get used to running??

(My steps app puts my running time down as cycling - it has never seen me move this fast!!)

Hurrah everyone! Thanks for starting this thread,Unconscious - you're setting a great example!

I normally walk to work so I'm going to do this a couple of mornings a week and at the weekend. My route in's already full of panting joggers, I'll be one more .

Just back!
Weather ok here - windy though which made some of the runs a bit harder.
I did it though! Celebrating with a banana before I try the next challenge - getting a sweaty sports bra off!

Hello!

Just completed my first session & celebrating with a coffee. It was quite tough so I'm feeling very pleased with myself and determined to keep it up.

I tried Parkrun this morning but it just brought back memories of being lapped by my whole class at school. I am damn well GOING to get running though so this seems like the way to do it!

I'm just about to put my running gear on after buying new trainers this morning. I think I got to about week 4 last time (3 years ago) and then stuff happened and I gave up. I now have a desk job and need something to get me active. Hope I can manage week 1! 😬

I'm posting here to make myself do it- rather than sit on the sofa eating chocolate! which I'll probably do later

I'm still running on treadmill as don't want to look stupid outside! I'm aware it's easier on that too with is a worry as its not easy!

It's cataract surgery so hopefully straightforward but got to avoid pressure.

If bra ok with star jumps it should be fine!

Hi all- I've just started c25k, did my first run/ walk last night. No real aim other than weight loss and general fitness. Just hope I can keep going past the first couple of weeks! I found it really hard getting out of the door last night as I felt so self conscoious. Really liked using the c25k podcast though. Well done to all of you who have got through the first few!

sports bra arrived this morning and fits, its a Freya one (36H) labelled for intense activity. Seems really comfy and secure although 3 starjumps may not be an accurate test

Can I join here please? Just been for my second run on week 1.

I though the first run went ok on Thursday but my lower back and hips were killing me all day yesterday. Hips still sore today but managed the second run ok. It's much better doing it in the morning than the evening. Went out about 7am this morning and it was really nice out, only saw dog walkers, a couple of old boys going for the newspaper and 2 young girls doing the walk of shame . Now I'm in the bath soaking my hips!!

Hi, I'm trying to do this too, I never get past week 2 which is where I am now and I have eye surgery next week and week after so another two weeks off! Do you think if I get to one session of week 3 before op, I can restart there afterwards? Good luck everyone, sounds like you're doing well.

Re sports bra, I have a shock absorber (36FF) so a lot to control but my boobs don't hurt!

Didn't manage one ystd but did go for one this evening I ran for approx 12 mins and stopped 3 times not sure how good/rubbish that it but it is an improvement slightly on last week!!

I still feel like I am going to pass out and throw up for most of it though

I might go for a quick run later, need to let my dinner go down first

Oh wow, that's a good discount. What type are they?

I'm in! I finished it about a year ago and stopped after the 5k I had signed up for. I will be starting in September when I get back from holiday.

I'm just starting. I managed to complete it a couple of years ago and then immediately gave up running. I'm doing it this time round with ds and dd so hopefully will keep it up afterwards. We did our first run on Monday and will hopefully fir our second run in today.