C25K

W2R1 done first thing this morning! Was chucking it down but I kind of like running in the rain! The nylon socks I bought from primark make such a difference, so pleased I got them and I'm only aching today from a long day on my feet at work.
Magic it feels good getting up and going as if I left it till later in the day I know I'd think of reasons not too. I have really busy evenings so find it's tons easier to go out first thing and get it over and done with!

I ran w6 run 3 today. That is 25 minutes of running. TWENTY FIVE MINUTES!!! This is longer than I’ve ever run in my life. Even in cross country at school I used to walk after about 200m as I knew a short cut. Still don’t pretend to love it but just chug along slowly and it gets done. Good luck everyone who is in the earlier weeks - if I can do it anyone can!

Just back from w3r1. The first 3 mins was a bit of a shock, but overall it wasn't too bad! Even felt like we could have done one more run at the end 😊

W1R1 done! Was easier than I was expecting which is good - though it seems to get much harder quite quickly!

@bagelbaby I just play my Spotify playlist and then it plays the NHS app over the top :)

Hi. Just started. About to do W1 R2. Got the NGS app but can't find accompanying music except for 'graduates' of the program.
Any advice?
Cheers
And keep going!

I've been doing it for a few weeks, just went out this morning and did week 7, run 1. It definitely feels easier and I'm actually running the whole thing. Hope this gives someone positive vibes x

I'm starting today! W1R1. I don't know if I will manage it, I tried a park run on Saturday and nearly died!

Get well soon Fruityb.

Rockets - I'm impressed with the 6am start!! Now it's getting lighter I often pledge to run then too but bed is too warm and comfy!

Also though, I find that if I exercise early in the day I then eat like a horse afterwards as I go into Reward Mode. Peak exercise time for me is 4.30-6pm.

MsHome that's really good to know thank you! I'm still a bit nervous about it, going 6am tomorrow and I've got AF do not feeling great but hoping it will help with cramps tomorrow. My blisters are almost healed up and I'm not aching at all today!

dogs are weird about running! Of my two GSDs it was the ninnymuggins one who loved it best, running along side me in perfect time, slowing for a walk, and just loving it, the sensible one did not like it one bit and heartily disapproved of anyone moving at speed.

Bah I won’t be running for the next couple of days I appear to have picked up a chesty cough which has left me rattley and poorly!

I did W1R3 today which was still quite hard work. I'm a bit worried that the week 2 runs are going to be too hard. I took the dog again but she got in the way again so perhaps my dream of running with her isn't going to happen.

Good job everyone!! Hope the baby is better now otis

rocket I just did W2R1 and it was not as bad as expected...I was really going super fast on the last W1R3 as I had it in my head there was a 5 minute run this week.

I made sure to go steady for the longer 2min run section this time....I am on the cross trainer though, so it is much easier to monitor and maintain speed.

and Sarah said well done, Flower when I was finished so she surely appreciated my good work! at eejit-self! :o

We are away at the end of next week, so I have a dilemma as to whether to skip it, or go public. I would really rather not do either, the real world does not deserve my wobble on the canal paths of the UK

I think I might do tomorrow and tues/weds on the cross trainer and get W2 over with, but take my trainers and walk an extra one or two over the weekend....am really concerned about my ankles...they are very flimsy for a woman of my stature and I know I can walk on real ground (for miles and miles) without provoking them esp in my proper trainers. Last time it was just a pair of random fancyfashion type trainers and excess baggage that caused Anklegate I hope! Maybe with the right shoes I'd be fine?

Didn't manage to go out today as we had an impromptu day out with the kids. Early bed tonight so I'll get out first thing.

Lovely to see more people joining in and well done to those who have already started.

First run today. Monday will be next.

I'm doing my W2 R1 on Monday. Is it difficult going from W1 to W2?
I've had a bit of a heavy weekend but going to do some home strength exercises tomorrow!

Mind if I join you? I’ve just completed w1r1 this afternoon and looking to stay motivated!

I've just got back from my W1R3 and i found it harder today. I've been out in the rain the last two times and I think I prefer it as it keeps me cool! Today is much warmer.

I'm planning my W2R1 Monday evening so well see how we go.

Hey all. I'm just back from this mornings rainy and muddy run! Week 2 complete!!! I never thought I would enjoy running in the rain but how wrong was I? Today's run was slightly slower and less distance than the last one, but as we do 3 different routes each week its hard to compare run to run. However our weekly pace is 45seconds per km faster than last week according to the running app... So happy days :) anybody else going out today?

Well done to everyone who has started!

My running trainers arrive today and a waist bag tomorrow so i will hopefully get out tomorrow

Quite looking forward to starting! I'm hoping that it will help me to stop feeling so lethargic all the time.

I am trying to eat more healthily as well as I have a sweet tooth and end up eating quite a lot of chocolate/cake

I'm hoping to get up and out tomorrow for W1R3 while DH sorts the kids breakfast.

MsHomeSlice, I always smile at that bit too! I love her and her accent!

Did my third run this morning! Nylon socks from primark seemed to work really well and I was a lot more comfortable. I'm aching quite a bit today but feel good for having done it!!

I am C25king on my cross trainer thing....I did about three weeks on real roads a couple of years back and farked my ankles something awful...almost six months before I could walk any distance without wanting to cut off my own feet

anyway, I keep starting it and getting sidetracked at about week three, so I am determined to get the hell on with it this time. I have W2R1 to do on saturday

I think it's the NHS app I have with Sarah Millican....I love the way she says banana at the end. a small snack, like a buh-narner