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c25k week one day one!

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izzdino22 · 07/01/2019 10:56

Hi, first time poster long time reader here. Just got in from completing day one of couch to 5k! So tired but i think maybe worth it, just wondering if anyone else has started and how their experience has been so far / any tipsSmile

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Fiddie · 06/02/2019 21:02

W5 r1 was ok, you can do it!

dementedma · 06/02/2019 20:54

inspired by you week 5ers. I'm dreading even starting w5r1. I've stalled at W4.

Piebeansandchips · 06/02/2019 19:07

W5R2 done. First 8 mins a breeze, second 8 mins tougher. I'm dreading the next run!
Well done everyone that keeps on plodding!

vjg13 · 06/02/2019 09:20

Well done to everyone who has done their 20 minute run, it is such a breakthrough moment.

I just need to need to get my head round doing my next 28 minute one today, it is definitely a mental challenge as well as a physical.

JSB78 · 06/02/2019 07:29

Congrats RenardeRenarde! 🏃‍♀️👊🏼

timetomoveon · 05/02/2019 22:29

Just finished w5r2. Can’t believe I can run for 8 mins without stopping. The second block was definitely harder but I did it. I’m dreading Friday morning but I’m encouraged by you completing it @violetroselily. Congrats to you!

RenardeRenarde · 05/02/2019 22:02

I’ve been lurking on this thread for a while but had to break cover to say I JUST RAN WEEK 5 RUN 3 Grin

I can’t believe a few short weeks ago 90 seconds of running felt like forever.

I got through today with the help of a Stephen Fry podcast and the knowledge that no matter how hard it felt it would end and I just had to keep slogging.

Thanks to everyone on here that shared their experience so far.

Violetroselily · 05/02/2019 21:33

At one point near the end of this run Michael Johnson says something about it being just one foot in front of the other.

For me at least, it's definitley more of a mental barrier than physical (and I don't say that lightly as I'm very obese and very unfit). As far as I was concerned, running for 20 mins was completely unachievable, even up to the point of leaving the house to do it. But once I got going it was fine and I just carried on.

I find breaking it up in my head helps - counting how many songs I will get through, how far I will cover in 5 minute blocks etc.

JSB78 · 05/02/2019 21:22

I’ve got w5r3 coming up on Sunday (w5r1) starts tomorrow and am already getting nervy about it. Keep on looking up on forums to see how people have coped...

Macs18 · 05/02/2019 21:08

@Violetroselily that's brilliant. Well done to you! Good to hear that you managed it... definitely seems like a lot of it is psychological and pacing yourself too!

Violetroselily · 05/02/2019 20:47

W5R3 done and I managed the whole 20 minutes without stopping. I spent the whole run thinking about how long was left, but stopping at the end was the hardest bit. 30 secs of jelly legs and then I was ok. Feel like I've broken a big psychological barrier.

FlowersGinStar to everyone approaching the bigger runs - you can do it

Fiddie · 05/02/2019 19:47

Good luck Violet

dementedma · 05/02/2019 19:31

dreading the week 5 runs so am repeating week 4 for extra confidence. Missed a week due to icy conditions underfoot so makes sense to me to repeat week 4.

Macs18 · 05/02/2019 19:26

I did week 5 run 1 this morning. I'm really getting into it this week and enjoying it! Feel like I have a bit more push at the end of the 5. Still dreading 20mins, but hoping if I do a flat enough route I'll manage it. Can't quite believe I've stuck at it this long!

Violetroselily · 05/02/2019 18:35

Well done @Fiddie W5 feels like a big milestone.

I'm going to do W5R3 tonight...20 min run...Shock

Fiddie · 05/02/2019 17:52

Wk5 r1 today. Was painful on my legs but I did it Smile

Coldandfrosty · 04/02/2019 21:05

Welcome online

Well done everyone

OnlineAlienator · 04/02/2019 19:59

Hi all i wondered if i could join in? Im not following a programme or anything but making a real effort to exercise. I've gone from no running whatsoever to doing a slow 20min run 2/3 times per week over the course of a month and was wondering if this was good or i should be pushing myself harder? It seems ok judging from your plans tho?

MsMightyTitanAndHerTroubadours · 04/02/2019 19:54

i have the long W5 run tomorrow, I shall be pacing it out very steadily ..I was well chuffed t get the two eight minute ones done, I feel invincible now, I shall be FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIiiiiNNNNNNEEEEee when it comes to running away from the zombies.

TitsalinaBumSquash · 04/02/2019 10:02

@Fiddie - I have just done W4R3 and it was no easier than W4R1 was! I'm also putting on weight but that's due to running making me ravenous! I need eat more sensibly, I'm hoovering food up like there's no tomorrow at the moment!

timetomoveon · 04/02/2019 09:48

Did w5r1 this morning as well. It felt fine :)
Nervous about Wednesday and the 2 8 minute runs but I’m encouraged that you found it ok @violetroselily.
I love the T-shirt @piebeansandchips - I want one too.....if I can make it that far :)

vjg13 · 04/02/2019 09:34

Ooh love the t shirt, will be very tempted if I can plod on to the end of week 9! I was worried about the 20 minute run but it was ok, then week 6 with 2x 10 minute runs felt like a dream!

Piebeansandchips · 04/02/2019 09:05

W5R1 done! Really can't believe they expect me to run for 20 mins this week!! Mind over matter, one foot in front of the other I guess! In other news I have been googling and found this. Couch25k graduate...

c25k week one day one!
Coldandfrosty · 03/02/2019 22:47

Why does w5r3 have 20 min running but w6r2 is 10 then a break then 10 again?! Surely that's easier than 20 straight from an earlier week.

Violetroselily · 03/02/2019 21:38

Well done @vjg13

I did W5R2 this evening, feel very proud at doing 2x 8 mins. I felt I could have kept going for longer on the first run too.

R3 is a 20 min run, which feels a bloody massive from 8 mins. Not sure which day this week I'll be trying to tackle that Hmm

Hope everyone has a good week

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