C25K

W6R2 done which is the last interval run for me. I’m actually looking forward to the 25/28/30 min runs now and seeing how much distance I can cover
Welcome to new joiners
Catbingo really sorry to hear you’ll be out of action for a while. Make sure you recover fully before restarting.

Hi all, I’m just jumping in on this thread as I can see some of you are on week 5 too. I ran W5R2 today, I found it fairly ok but I am not sure about the 20 min run I’ve got coming up, seems like a big leap!

Jumping on to say I've just done W5R1 and it went ok! I'm beginning to feel as if the stopping and starting is actually making it harder? People I know who run say the first 5 minutes is the worst. This week does step it up a lot, I definitely feel positive about doing 8 minutes now but not sure about the 20 mins non stop?

Can anyone recommend any podcasts

These podcasts are awesome:

www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/Couch-to-5K-running-plan.aspx

They include specially written music with a beat right to your pace. Alongside this, Laura is really motivational with her tips and guidance while running.

The same format is used for C25k+ podcasts, which have specific pace instructions according to the number of beats per minute in the songs playing.

Catnut if you have completed all the the runs leading up to it you totally can physically. I was sceptical of the leap to 20min but I read it was a mental barrier and that was definitely true for me. I then found it harder going back to intervals in W6. Personally I couldn't do it without music. An eclectic personal selection of songs that mean something to me on a randomised playlist is what keeps me going!

I haven't been listening to anything.
Will it make it easier to pass the time?

W5R2 complete.
Please reassure me that I can run for 20 minutes on Thursday. I don't understand why there is such a leap.

Thehodge it's far better to use Spotify or something to play your own playlists of music that will inspire you/keep you going, behind the app. The NHS app runs over the top of your own music, lowering the volume from time to time when it tells you where you are etc. You can choose one of 4 celeb voices.

Please of course!

Sorry guys, just jumping on here as about to kick my arse into gear and start c25k again. Can anyone recommend any podcasts for it - preferably with fun music?!

Thanks FATE that’s reassuring to hear. I might look at those podcasts as think I’m going to miss Jo Whiley when I’m finished! It would be nice to continue with some structure.

I’m always out of breath for a start, surely by now I shouldn’t be panting for the entire 28 minutes?!

I panted my way through mine until I graduated. It wasn't until I could do the 30 minutes that I started to teach myself to relax during the run.

By relaxing and concentrating on your posture (stand tall and look ahead, lift heels and have a cycle motion with legs, relax arms shoulders and hands) the panting reduces.

I'm 3 weeks post-C25K now and only recently have I started finding the run "easy" and relaxed, without panting. I'm following the C25K Plus podcasts now, it helps keep the structure if the run.

Morning fellow runners.

I did W4R1 yesterday. I would have found the 5 min run ok but I was running slightly uphill! It was nice being in the park and away from the traffic but where I live is quite hilly, I run much better on the flat. Anyone else found this?

I treated myself to some proper trainers, they feel amazing. Doing W4R2 on Thursday wearing them

catbingo so sorry to hear that. You must be so frustrated. You’ll get back on it though, I hope your recovery doesn’t take too long.

W8r3 complete. Feel a bit better about today’s run, turned off map my run and just ran, no information on times or anything which helped me. Feel like I’m going to finish on a whimper and not a hoorah at this rate, as I still don’t feel as confident as I should be. I’m always out of breath for a start, surely by now I shouldn’t be panting for the entire 28 minutes?!

Wk 5 looks like the first big jump tbfair,,I have one more w4 to go before that.

tell myself it's still hard because that's how fitness is built and if it was easy, everyone would be doing- this is the time for pride and self congratulation!

Does it ever get easier? W5R2 later today.
Sometimes I am tempted to go back to week 1 just so it's easier.

Just done w8r2. Long runs aren't getting much easier but just battling through, knowing I am capable does help get through it. Starting to have problems with blisters, worried my 2 year old (but until this almost unused) trainers are going to need replaced. Only 4 runs to go though!

Haven't lost any weight (am at very top of my healthy BMI so could do with dropping a stone to my pre-DC weight) as haven't really changed diet but feel a lot firmer and stronger.

Keep going everyone

Looks like I'm off running for a few weeks due to foot injury probably caused by ancient trainers with inadequate support. Gutted.

Complete beginner here. We've walked 2 junior parkruns now, so this week I'm starting C25K so I can keep up with the dcs. They have SNs and are unable to run the entire way, so it's a work in progress for all of us. I'm overweight and really need to get in better shape.

I'd like to join too- I'm on week 4R2 tomorrow. Delighted that last week's 3 min run now seems easy enough. Dying to progress but believe completely in the programs so will be nexr sat before I move on to week 5. Definitely feel in more svelte!

Can I join please? New to running and just did w1r2. I did the 1st one on a treadmill and the 2nd in a park. Treadmill was definitely easier. Very proud that I ran in the rain. Never thought that would be me. Am going abroad for work today, so have packed trainers to continue next week. I think I'll need to do wk1 twice, before moving on because I really don't have much stamina yet. About 1.5 stone overweight, so it should get easier as that comes off.

Luuby86 wow that’s great 😀. I’m doing w6r1 tomorrow - seems weird to go back to intervals after the 20 minute run this week, but I guess it’s all part of the plan.
We should have a virtual “graduation ceremony” whenever one of us finishes W9R3

Hi all,

I start week 5 tomorrow. I am amazed & proud that I have stuck to it so far. I still don't know how i will run 20 mins non stop on Thursday morning but am choosing to believe in the process.

Just had to buy new trainers because my arches and lower legs are killing me. Back to Nike Winflo 4. Did try Brooks Ghost 10 which feel immense but I've always trusted Nike.

How is everyone?

Just completed w7r3 this morning. Been a bit of a funny week this week, and ended up having to do 4 runs this week, including one on the sweltering Bank Holiday Monday. Hadn't managed to complete any of the previous 25min runs without any little walking breaks until... Today :)

I definitely think I am an early morning runner.... My mind seems so much more willing first thing.

Can't believe how close to the end we're getting now... 😬😬😬