C25K

I did it! Didn't plan to run today but woke early, well rested and felt good so went out. Can't quite believe it! W9R3 and C25k completed!

This programme is fantastic. Keep going everyone, doesn't matter how many weeks it takes you, it's worth it.

Just done week 6 run 3, 25 minutes.
I seem to take about 15 minutes to settle into a rhythm and then it becomes much easier. The biggest problem then seems to be boredom, as I am running on the treadmill. I am beginning to think about transitioning to running outside, now my legs can keep going over a reasonable period of time, but I need better shoes!

Did week 5 run 3 this morning - managed my 20 min without stopping! And DH was running a 30 min 5k at the same time so we ended at the same time (when he appeared I stopped my warm down walk and ran. Fast!)

Just finished run 1 week 7. Still hard. It was my first time actually listening to something. I went for Laura and the podcast. I think it helped.

W9r2 completed. Was the hardest yet for me. Took a lot of willpower not to give up. But only 1 run to go!

Travellinghopefully2018 that's a great pace, I had to slow right down today due to the heat where I am. When are you 'graduating'? I feel like we've done this in roughly the same time with a few gaps or repeats here and there. Been 11 weeks since I started. I'm not sure which day I will run. Don't want to have to repeat the last one so will look for the coolest day.

I run on an outdoor park course which has a 5k track. Have done almost every run there as it's easy on the hips and knees, flat and away from traffic with runners of all ages and abilities. Can imagine going back to concrete. Or using a treadmill.

Week 5 run 2 done now - was all right. Have an app with Michael Johnson encouraging me on and he is nice and encouraging about it

Hi everyone! Well done on all the progress! I had a week break as mega busy but did w9r2 last night, pushed a bit further and got to 5km in 33mins, whoop! So pleased to have cracked it. Not realyyly hung up on reducing time for 5km, I want to increase distance now. Really want to get to 10km by end of summer!

FATE wow running every day! That’s an inspiration. I find my hip niggles if I run more often, leftover SPD, I really need to do something core exercises. Thanks for the podcast recommendations, im going to use those. Next goal is to do hillier routes as then I will have more options. I’ve mainly been sticking to canal as lovely and flat but near a nice (hilly!) park. I’m really blessed with routes, some great cycle tracks that link up to tarmaced footpaths so I have a few 7km routes to start getting my teeth into soon. Just struggling to find time - it was so easy to just grab half an hour here and there but have found it harder to fit in longer runs, need to plan better to start pushing distance up. I was going to start a 5 to 10km app, but every session is an hour, so think I will just try to keep pushing time/distance up gradually on each run, and mix in with some of the podcasts FATE recommended.

Re: the belts, can anyone recommend one? I’ve seen flip belts, are they good? I have an arm band but it isn’t comfy, I can never get it to sit right.

My route is down a cycle path and then onto an old railway line that’s now a cycle track/path. I managed to overtake some other runners on Wednesday which felt quite good (mostly other people overtake me!)

Can I join in? I'm a fair bit behind you all, just did W3R1 this morning and this thread has been great so far at keeping me motivated. I want to be as far along as you all!

I’ve been away this week but did my w7r2 25 min run on the treadmill in the hotel. I found it soooo much easier than road running . So in some ways it gave me a boost but it does mean I’m really nervous about today’s run

ChiaraRimini that's exactly how I feel. I completed W6R3 this morning & considered giving up at several point but like you I don't want to break my "winning streak". At no point did I find it easy.

W6R2 done. Found it really hard, and I didn't think I would make it through, but I did in the end. That's the last 3 runs in a row that have been like that, so I feel the programme is pushing me quite hard. But as a total novice that's probably to be expected. I've not failed to complete any runs so far, which is motivating me to keep my "winning streak" going

Dancer I had an arm pouch I bought off amazon and it was great until it started rubbing! I now have a belt which I'm finding much better and it has a couple of little water bottles which for someone who breathes through their mouth while running is great for wetting my throat!!

Just done W5R2. So much more pleasant running in a park rather than pavements with traffic rushing by. Nearly enjoyed it!

Is there a big jump between R2 and R3 on Week 5? I don't feel ready for running for longer! And I'm going away from tomorrow till Tuesday, not sure what I'll do then.

Can anyone recommend one of those arm pouches please? Fed up of holding phone.

I've only just started running on the pavements (where the general public can see me run eek!). Until the last couple of weeks I ran the public footpaths and bridalpaths near my home. I'm lucky to have a 5.1k and a 6k completely flat route straight out my door, which is all off the public highway but still has nice concrete walkways.

My struggle is finding similar longer routes.

Week 6 completed today. I am still finding it hard.

I run the same loop in a flat path in the park very near my house. I would not run on the pavements around my house because they are too uneven.

miranda same here! Doing W5R2 today

I have finally found a local park that is flat. It's a 5 min drive from home. I prefer to run from home ideally but going to give this a try.

Hey all. Just wondering what kind of ground everybody is running on? Running tracks, flat Park paths, treadmills, street pavements? Just being nosy really

I did week 5 run 1 today

Was all right - will see how run 2 is when I do it

Dancer I'm very lucky with where I live I have beach, gardens & a park all fairly close to me. There are also loads of places a short drive away but I just currently run from home.
I did W8R1 today but have a sore knee. It started W7R3 and I thought it was better but halfway through my run it started hurting even worse than last time. Not sure if I should take a few days off or go as planned for my run Friday. It feels fine right now!

Dancergirl, I am lucky. I live next to a park.

I have been sticking rigidly to the same route.

Wow I'm so impressed with everyone's runs!

I did W5R1 yesterday. I found the first 5 min run harder than the other two! I think it was because I was running slightly uphill. Does anyone else have this problem?

Do you all run from home or drive somewhere and then run?

No Mikado don't worry. No 30min run until week 9! I managed w9r1 but failed at w9r2 due to heat. Keeping trying though.

There's no 30min run in week 5 is there?!

Thank you FATE. I will try the podcast tomorrow when I do W6R3 25 mins run.