C25K really works

Completed run 3 of week 7 tonight so have now done 4 lots of 25 minute runs and feel like I can say "I went for a run" now. Ok it's a jog because I am only covering 3.5k in that time but for someone classed as "obese" I don't think it's too shabby that I have actually managed to get this far in 7 weeks. I've struggled this week as it has been so hot so my pace has slowed a bit in comparison to next week but I believe now that in just two more weeks I will be able to run for half hour and one day maybe manage a parkrun!

athing - funny you should mention that as I came across this the other day. I should probably give it a go, but I was put off yoga many years ago and have never got into it since.

I did do some cross training myself, of sorts - was out on the bike both Sunday and Monday. Didn't go far, about 4 miles in total, but Sunday's trip saw me go up a hill I never thought I would manage, so I was pleased with that. It does mean that my legs haven't had a rest since last Friday, though, and won't til this coming Friday (as I'm now running home from work Mon-Thurs) so I expect them to drop off sometime soon!

Just finished week 2 run 2, and feeling good

Ilove, I'm also very unfit and run very very slowly but it's been okish so far. I'm overweight too, I had increased my walking before starting this and found it helped. Starting with walks a few times a week will start to get you in the routine.

I went out at 7.30 pm last night and it was lovely. I repeated week 5 run 1 as I was snotty from a cold and couldn't face the 8 min run.
I'm hoping to do run 2 tomorrow!

There is an app for 10 mins faster walking pace. I can't remember the name but that's good for anyone worried about being overweight to begin with.

There is an app for 10 mins faster walking pace. I can't remember the name but that's good for anyone worried about being overweight to begin with.

There is an app for 10 mins faster walking pace. I can't remember the name but that's good for anyone worried about being overweight to begin with.

I love .... I was bigger, probably a size 22 when I started and done ok but I had already done 8 weeks of diet and walking 10k steps a day before I started couch 2 5k

I think I'm going to start by getting out and walking a few times a week first. Then maybe start C25k when I'm a bit fitter to start with.

Ilove - no actual advice other than maybe go and speak to your doctor about it? Or visit your local running shop and speak to them. 'They' do say one should consult a doctor before starting a new exercise regime, and, I suspect in your case it would be wise to ask about the stress you'd put on your joints etc. I mention a running shop to see if you could get your gait analysed, and buy shoes which match.

Other than that I don't see why you could start. You don't have to run quickly, in fact, for the running sections you should run at your slowest pace, then slow it down further, at least to begin with. It's far better that you manage to complete all the runs, however slowly, than have to resort to walking. (Obviously, it's not the end of the world if you can't, but that's what you're aiming for.)

Can I ask, has anyone tried doing this when they are really very overweight? I’m a size 24-26, have done gyms in the past but couldn’t afford to keep the membership up. However, my DH and I are currently ttc so I really want to be healthier and fitter all round. Any advice?

Rowed 8k yesterday. Slowly. Rest day today. Rowing tomorrow. Planning on running this week on Wednesday and Friday. The treadmill at the army surplus auction ends tomorrow too.....

Thank you happy. It all helps my research

Anyway today the sun shone and I managed 7k!! I might have even caught the sun a bit!

@BrassicaBabe I've just checked and our model
is Notdictrack c500 in case that helps! It's big but folds up

Nice one parttime! Especially hard when juggling kids!

Thanks @happytobemrsg. Nordictrack are the ones I've been looking at as I used John Lewis for my research. Although there is a commercial Life Fitness one up for auction at our local army surplus. Tempted!!

@PartTimeProcrastinator well done!

Just finished week 1 and really proud of myself. Logistically it's been interesting as I've had DS in tow for 2 of the runs. If im going to stick at it I'm going to have to rely on convincing him to ride his bike while I run each time.

5k seems a long way off but feeling quite motivated!

@TimeIhadaNameChange I get out of breath running for a bus! So I think I'd be happy with distance over speed (that's lucky!).

It's good to hear how the C25k has spurred you all on to do more running. I really hope I start to enjoy running and not just the feeling afterwards

athing - yay! The thought of a shiny medal is great, isn't it? Saying that, if you sign up to Race at your Pace you can get one a month! Not quite the same as a 'proper' race, but it'll do me for starters!

happy - you'll get there! From what I can tell people either go for distance or speed. I'm not, and never will be, a fast runner. Honestly, I could almost walk quicker than I run! But I don't care, I'm happy to continue jogging slowly and increase my endurance rather than get my time down.