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C25K really works

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athingthateveryoneneeds · 13/01/2018 17:03

I finished week 7 day 1 today, and surprised myself by running for 25 minutes without stopping. I could have gone longer, too!

I'm not fast.

I haven't gone further than 3.6 km.

But my endurance has increased so much, even when I'm only managing to get out 1-2 times a week.

So for those of you just starting, or feeling like you've got that wall in week 5, keep going. You can do it!

I'm looking forward to managing a full 5 km one day, and I know I can do it because I've improved so much already.

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Arcadia · 28/04/2018 23:02

Thanks guys. Completely flat, no hills. I will think about where I land on my foot as it might be that, I could be quite flat footed. My trainers are quite old as well. I have a running shop nearby that does gait analysis bit worried about spending money on running trainers if I am not able to use them!
I should have done this 20 years ago!
If all else fails should I go to a physio?

FATEdestiny · 28/04/2018 19:42

Arcadia, try paying closer attention to your foot placement when running. Laura (who does the NHS C25K podcasts) recommends landing lightly on the centre of the heel of your foot - so avoid landing flat footed, on your toes, or on the side of your foot.

Also try your find a flat route, as PP said. And slow going your pace.

TimeIhadaNameChange · 28/04/2018 19:03

Arcadia did you have hills on your route? I only started running outside a month ago (treadmill before then) and my usual route has a brutal, 14% hill 2 miles in. I’ve only gone down the whole way down once, and it was not fun. Going up is horrendous at the time, but the going down knackered my knee. It’s still not right three weeks later.

The other thing would be to go for gait analysis and get some trainers which match your running style.

Arcadia · 28/04/2018 16:46

I am disappointed as I tried this last Monday, I felt fine not tired, and enjoyed it, but my knee has hurt ever since. I cycle/walk/zumba without knee problems. Any suggestions?

yellowplumpreserves · 28/04/2018 10:18

Did W2R1 yesterday. It was definitely harder than W1, but managed to do it, so I'm pleased about that. Really think that the whole thing is well designed because each time just as I was thinking I couldn't possibly run any more Laura on my podcast told us to start walking again.

Paperdolly · 28/04/2018 09:16

TheGhost... I think that's the problem of running with someone else. It's a personal think and you'll develop at different times. IMHO you need to do your own thing. Let us know how you get on.

BrassicaBabe · 28/04/2018 07:22

I've jusy has to nip to google to convert that time. That's bloody amazing at nearly 17km!! ShockShock

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athingthateveryoneneeds · 27/04/2018 20:46

Very impressive, Time!

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TimeIhadaNameChange · 27/04/2018 19:58

“Brassica” - hallo! Yes, I’m here. Been out the office so not been checking in so much. Sorry! Got back on Wednesday, and, despite travelling on the Sleeper over night decided to go for a run that afternoon. Not too long, just 4 miles or so.

Today, I decided to bring forward what I’d planned to do at some point during the summer, and run the 10.5 miles home from the main road. I’ve walked it in the past so I knew the distance was possible, but it was 3.5 miles longer than anything I’d run so far. It took 2.25 hours. Ok, so Mo would have done it in 40 mins max (how??????) but I was pleased. And very pleased I did it today, a Friday, so I have tomorrow to recover and do nothing, then Sunday for pets and housework. I’m thinking about doing it once a month, maybe, and do the Glasgow half marathon in September. That's only another 2.5 miles, which should surely be possible by then...?

BrassicaBabe · 27/04/2018 17:18

I planned to do a "long run" today as part of my training to reduce my time. It rained all bloody day and I couldn't motivate myself.
So parkrun with the kids tomorrow. Depending on how hard I do or don't work, I might try the long run tomorrow.

@TimeIhadaNameChange you still around missus? x

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athingthateveryoneneeds · 27/04/2018 09:53

I had some large gaps in my training, couldn't get out for two weeks or more. I think I repeated one day of the previous week but just carried on. It was hard to get going at first but I didn't lose all that fitness from previous runs.

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TheGhostOfBarryFairbrother · 27/04/2018 09:46

Need some advice - completed week 5 then went into hospital (psych) for a week and now my running partner is away for a week. Should we pick up at W6R1 and maybe repeat it a couple of times or should we go back to W5? For what it's worth I feel ready to move on.

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athingthateveryoneneeds · 27/04/2018 08:35

Fantastic achievement Aelinandme!

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Aelinandme · 27/04/2018 08:33

Did week 4 run 1 last night. I was so thrilled to manage it. 16 minutes running in total. I am amazed.

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athingthateveryoneneeds · 26/04/2018 22:19

Google maps says 8.8km!!!!

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athingthateveryoneneeds · 26/04/2018 21:57

My app conked out during my longest ever run.

RAAAAAARRRR

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athingthateveryoneneeds · 26/04/2018 19:38

I found it easier to push through the breaks after a certain stage.

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dragonwarrior · 26/04/2018 19:09

Please to have completed the wk 5 20 minutes non stop run the other day I just done wk 6 and back to intervals and found it harder... is this common? Or is it because I am a but snotty?

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athingthateveryoneneeds · 25/04/2018 21:14

It's totally possible! You can do it. :)

Welcome Pink.

I was just looking at my opening post in this thread, and I've literally doubled my distance since January. And that's with huge breaks in between due to sick children. I'm really pleased I've kept at it and started this thread!

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Paperdolly · 25/04/2018 20:09

Yay yellow. Go girl!!!!

yellowplumpreserves · 25/04/2018 17:48

Just finished W1R3. Yay! I feel really pleased as I have always been the most unsporty person, even as a child. Today's run didn't feel as hard as the first one so excited about attempting Week 2. Still find it hard to believe I'll be able to run for 30 mins but let's see what happens.

Paperdolly · 25/04/2018 17:46

Hello Pink... I think the more the merrier! 🏃‍♀️

Pinkvici22 · 25/04/2018 08:08

Hope you don’t mind me dropping in... I did c25k last summer and did a 10K race in September (one of my biggest achievements ever!). I then got fat and last over winter so I’ve started again! Great to hear how everyone is doing.

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athingthateveryoneneeds · 25/04/2018 07:20

Go slower.

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Aelinandme · 25/04/2018 06:55

Finished week 3 run 3. Week 4 looks OK but how do you make the leap to week 5 run 3. 20 minutes running!

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