C25K

When did it become easy? W6R1, it's never been easy before! W5R3 is 20 mins, W6R1 is 5 mins, then 8, then 5 again. So it feels easier l. Which is a really clever part of the program!

I need to stress that I've found the previous runs as hard as anyone. I was sure I'd never be able to exceed 3 minutes, I'd found it so hard!

Trust the program! You'll find the same too!

It's all 25 mins + from W6R3, so I need to make the most of this! 😆

I'm still amazed that running for 8 & 5 mins is suddenly a total breeze! Who'd've thought?!

When did that start feeling easy? I'm doing w4 this week and really struggling. I cut r1 short by 1 minute of running but managed to complete it today. Hated every minute of it though

Well done Jelly and Domestic great achievements.

Welcome Suze, you’re nearly half way there!

Frankly I'm still amazed at the experience! I found 3 minutes, and then 5 minutes so hard at the time.

You'll get there!

I’m in disbelief that 8 mins will ever feel like a breeze and yet I know I’ll get there too if I just keep going. I’m enjoying the fresh air and me time as well as feeling better in myself just for running a tiny bit.

Well done @Jellycatspyjamas, you're right, anything is progress!

Hello @SuzeD29!

I did W6R1 last night. I'm still amazed that running for 8 & 5 mins is suddenly a total breeze! Who'd've thought?! One more easy run this week (10 & 10) and then I'm into the 25mins+ end.

I'm knackered today though. But I think it's the cold I've got!

Hi 👋 would like to join please 😊

Completed week 3 run 3 this morning. Am looking forward to starting week 4 on Friday.

Am looking to lose 2-3 stone and this is really keeping me on track

W1R3 done here - ran for over half the running bits which is an improvement over each run. Am going further each time and feel good about it. I’m going to repeat week 1 with the aim of running all the running bits by the end of next week - and reminding myself it’s ok to go at my own pace, whatever I’m doing is still more than I was doing a week ago.

Got new running shoes and can’t believe the difference.

W2R1 done here. It was noticeably harder but I managed all the runs. My brisk walks were slightly less brisk in between

I also have a headband sweatband. It serves several purposes - keeps my headphones in

how did I not think of this?!

Anyone out tonight? I did W4R3. Much better with a hoodie on

I got a pair of running leggings from matalan. Solux or something. They were pennies and they are surprisingly flattering

Thanks for all the clothing advice. I was just going to ask about it as it was freezing this morning! Just finished W8R3 so nearly there... Had a couple of weeks off due to being away and the kids being sick, but managed to pick up where I left off which was really good as didn't want to repeat week 7 again as I found it really hard going. I always find the first half of the run the worst and it wasn't helped by the instrumental music in week 7.
Congratulations to everyone who has had made a start. I'm still overweight and in my 40's but definitely feeling fitter than I did 2 months ago and it feels really good to have made a positive step rather than feeling guilty.
I think I need to invest in some new running clobber. At the moment I'm running in a vest hoodie and loose light weight joggies (and hat and gloves). I wasn't sure about running leggings/tights as my legs are fairly chunky, but my legs and torso felt cold today so wondering if I could do with another layer? Think I might need a jacket as the weather gets colder/wetter - any recommendations? I was reluctant to buy anything until I felt I would stick at it.

I get sweaty very quickly running, so go for removable layers.

My very best buy is stand-alone sleeves. They are just covers which go from shoulder to wrist and were just £4 from decathlon. It means I can have an extra layer without actually wearing an extra layer, if you see what I mean.

When it's cold I wear full or 3/4 running leggings, vest, sleeves, a zip up running top and gloves.

The zip up top is only worn during warm up and cool down walk, tied around waist when running. Sleeves and gloves usually last about 10-15 minutes into my Run before I pull them off and clip to my running belt.

I also have a headband sweatband. It serves several purposes - keeps my headphones in, stops sweat running into my eyes/ears and also stops my ears from freezing in the wind.

I am going to invest in a hat and gloves. Honestly it was so cold tonight I almost turned back during the warm up walk. I was ok once I started to run but my hands were totally numb when I got home.

I hate the warm up walk. Not sure why.

Yesterday morning it was around 6° and I wore a vest, long sleeve top and a hoody, and then hat and gloves! I get really cold, and I get earache if my ears get cold. I did warm up nicely though! (And had horrific sweaty hat hair!)

I finished W6R3 this morning, it was so cold here I think that made my breathing harder so I didn't really enjoy the run, although I did finish it and felt good afterwards. I think mentally I'm going to miss the walking intervals, I'm hoping that I'll start to enjoy the runs more soon. Will also do the local parkrun in a few weeks when kids weekend activities allow me the time.

I’m going out shortly for W4R2. I am so cold though 😣 what are you all wearing these days?

Well done @openupmyeagereyes! You'll manage the increase. So far I've found that every week I feel like I've only just made it and there's no way I can do the next one, but every time I have! Trust the programme! And as @FATEdestiny says, if you struggle, just slow down. (I didn't think it was possible to go any slower, but it really is! 😂)

Well done Jellycatspyjamas, that’s great!

Just did w1r3 (6 runs in since I switched apps). I used the Fitbit for distance and it said 2.4 miles for the whole 30 mins. That’s not bad given only 8 mins of running.

I’m a bit apprehensive about increasing the running sections by 50% on Tuesday. I’ll see how it goes.

Good luck to anyone running this evening.

Well done @Jellycatspyjamas, that's a great idea to repeat the week. Keep going!

That’s fab jellycat keep us posted

I’ve just started @zazu44, did W1R2 this morning and did actually run for some of it. I’m very overweight and very unfit so just walking at a pace for 30 mins without stopping is a serious effort. Today I ran for 4 of the reps which I’m really pleased with.

I’ll repeat week 1 next week by which time I’m hoping to do all the running bits.

W3R3 completed this afternoon. It was hard but not as hard as R2, for which I suspect I had my new running shoes too tight

When I thought I was going to die, I took your advice FATE and told myself out loud that I could still speak.

I'd expected running to make me ache more. I've not actually ached since my first run. Other than my feet on Wednesday but I suspect that was user error!

Thanks Theregoesthealarm you fill me with hope!