C25K

Well done WCISA! That’s brilliant.

I have to admit that I’ve not run at all this week. Just been really busy and not made the time. Going to try again next week before I lose all my oomph.

Well done @WhenCanISleepAgain!

Keeping up with running has been a challenge for me! I hope you do better!

I did it! W9R3 completed Well done Donestic, McNee and Bloomers! Good luck to recent new starters - how are you getting on!

My goal for the next month is to run 30 mins 3x a week before considering the next running challenge. Thanks for the advice FATE.

Well done others on the road! Just two more runs to go for me!

On that, it's really worth noting though that the C25K program does not introduce any notion of pace until after graduating.

The ideal should be that throughout Weeks 1-9 of the main C25K program, you run however slow you need to and that is fine. Only once finished C25K is there any mention if pace.

Too many people worry about their pace or how far they've run while doing C25K, when there is absolutely no need to.

Well done @BigFatBloomers and @PhannyMcNee!

I went out with the Stepping Stones podcast on Sunday. It really shows up what a slow runner I am! I got the most hideous stitch in the final 5 mins and had to stop!

I'll try again tomorrow!

Evening, checking in to say W8R1 done 4.7km too!

I think w7 took about 3 weeks in the end but I did it and have moved on. Contemplating a Santa run at the weekend but not sure. My plan is to finish w9 before Christmas then pick one of the next programmes.

Well done!

So many of you completing, massive well done. As to what next? Gave a look for the C25K Plus podcasts on the NHS website. Exactly the same format and script as C25K and designed for recent graduates.

C25K+ "Stepping Stones" is a 30 minute run with 5 mins warm up and cool down, just like Week 9. But introduces you to the idea of monitoring your pace and putting a number (beats per minute, or steps per minute) as a way to monitor and challenge your pace.

C25K+ "Stamina" is a 35 minute run which focuses you on running for longer

C25K+ "Speed" is a 15 minute run which introduces the idea of interval running; when you run at a very fast pace for short intervals between more steady pace running.

There's also the fact that you can set a tracker running on your phone and see if you can do a 5k run, rather than running for a set time start running for a set distance. Then challenge yourself to do the set distance in a faster time.

I’ve done it! Last run yesterday and it was a 4K Santa Run. Hard work but I did it and I’m so pleased.

Now it’s onto the question of what next. With Christmas it would be so easy to have good intentions but manage nothing.

Well done WCISA and DA.
So much of it is in your head isn’t it?

I finally got back out again with the help of Sarah Millican and W9R3.
Must go again on Sunday

Well done BigFatBloomers! I’m a little behind you and ran W8R2 today. Each run is still so different - sometime I feel confident and other times I hate most of the run and find it very hard going! I enjoyed it today and am also feeling pleased because I’ve dropped a couple of pounds (after being more careful with what I’m eating) and am looking a little more toned, though still a long way to go.

Great news petra. I’m not sure how far I’m running but suspect it’s not as far as I think it is.

Cheering you on Domestic as you look for your mojo. I completed C25K years ago and gave up running when I then pushed myself too far. Not sure what to do as I near the finish line this time but I think I may just commit to run 30 mins 3x a week for a while until it becomes a habit.

Sorry to hear things aren't so rosy DA. Hope you manage to get back on track. I am not at all inclined to go out today but I'll see how I feel later.

That's brilliant Petra. I've only tracked one of my runs so far and was amazed that I'd gone 4.5k including the two 5 mins walks. Rather worried about the 4k Santa Dash as that involves hills and I currently avoid hills. Also a bit concerned how well I'll be able to run in a santa suit. May just keep it as a token hat

@WhenCanISleepAgain How are you doing?

I ran 4km today...furthest distance yet!!!

Well done @BigFatBloomers!

I've fallen off the wagon. DH has been working away, so haven't been able to run with the club. And then we've been a bit virusy, and it was dark, and rainy, and a bit chilly... you get the idea.

I managed a pathetic 3.5k on Sunday. Went off too fast and ran out of energy at 2.5k. Walked a bit and ran a bit to try to get past 3.

I expected to lose my mojo a bit. But not this much. 😫

Waiting for a rain cover for my new (but ancient) running buggy to be delivered today. So might get out before I need to pick up DS1 later? (But are the aforementioned rain, cold, lack of motivation!)

Evening all
I did a damp w9r1 yesterday. Managed a slow 30mins (avoiding the hills). I’ve got a really busy week but I want to fit in a run tomorrow and Friday and then we have a 4K Santa run on Sunday.
I still find the whole thing amazing and can’t believe I’ve got to where I am.
How’s everyone else doing?

I ran 3.4 km non stop (apart from picking up dog poo) this morning!!! Very happy (knackered)

I'm also repeating week three this week! Hopefully the weather doesn't hinder my motivation this week 🙌

Could I join, I’ve just finished week three but really struggled with step up to week 4 so going to redo a three run again and see how it feels. I’m bad at loosing motivation when things defeat me so a thread can hold me accountable

I'm feeling proud of myself this morning. Headed out despite the icy pavements meaning I had to brave the hilly park to run on the grass and managed to complete the C25k + stamina which gets you running for 35 minutes. I wouldn't have believed I could do this 3 months ago. So keep the faith and keep going runners!

Well done everyone! I just ran W7R1 today too. Great if you stay Domestic to encourage the rest of us and to stay motivated - though I’d say you are a proper runner if you’ve completed this and keep going!

Evening, w7R1 done today - fastest mile apparently! All sorts going on that mean my routines are screwed but I’m doing what I can when I can

So it turns out that running is actually good for you - am a lot fitter skiing this year than I was last year!!!

Just did my last run! Ran for the whole 5k in 34mins.

I might lurk around here a bit longer though, unless anyone objects. Not sure I'm ready to join the proper runners thread!

Thank you DomesticAnarchist - I ran W6R3 today which I found very hard going but again I did it so feeling pleased. Well done for reaching W9R3!

Well done DomesticAnarchist! There are C25K Plus podcasts, to keep you going in the immediate weeks after graduating.

I'm signed up for RED January, although most weeks I run every day anyway so it doesn't feel too much of a challenge. But it will keep me on my toes.

I finished C25K at the end of April and am thinking of setting myself a year total challenge. Say 1000 miles in 2019, to keep me going all through the year. I am in two minds how far to challenge myself because if I carry on as I am them 1000 miles will be easy in the year. If I pushed myself I could probably aim for 1500-1800 but maybe just having the motivation to continue rather than a high target is better. I'm not really sure yet.