c25k week one day one!

Ouch violet, that sounded painful.

I've just finished wk4 r1 and it wasn't terrible.

Oh no @violet. Hope you’re feeling ok.

I was worried about the step up to 5 mins running as well, but actually it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. W4r2 in the morning for me.

@pigletpie2177 thank you. Just bruised knees and a bruised ego I hope. It's reasserted my desire to only run when it's dark so that there are minimal witnesses to things like this

have a drink when I get in, not u.

Ouch, poor violet. Glad it was only a minor bump though.

whitelisbon, In cold weather I wear full length running tights, long sleeved running top, running fleece and a lightweight body warmer. Lightweight, wicking layers are the key. Big thick heavy layers (like traditional T-shirt jersey or hoody fabric) will soak up sweat or rain) that will stay against your skin and chill you through. Technical fabrics are designed to wick the moisture from your skin and to dry quickly, allowing you stay warmer.

You can use hats, ear warmer headbands and neckwraps/buffs but I find they get in the way, I wear big padded headphones so they act like earmuffs for me on cold days anyway.

I don’t take water out unless going for a long distance (10K+ on a summer day). I just make sure i’m hydrated beforehand and have a drink when u get in. I don’t think you need to carry water for the c25k, or for short runs, unless there is a specific medical reason for you to do so.

Oh no @Violetroselily hope you're ok! That's always been my fear with running; I'm so clumsy that at some point I will fall. Amazing that you kept going!

Just done W4R2. Took a big tumble on an uneven pavement in the first 5 minute run (think this is my comeuppance for laughing at Gemma Collins memes). I got up and carried on but think I sped up a bit too much in a bid to show the nice lady that helped me up that I really was ok.

Lovely graze on my elbow now and I suspect they'll be a big bruise on each knee

@Violetroselily thank you, I'll plod slowly!

I like Michael and Jo, I only tried Sarah once but prefer more encouragement.

@Fiddie it's definitely a case of pacing yourself. I didn't think I could run for 5 minutes when I set out this morning but I just kept slow and steady and listened to some excellent tunes while doing it which distracted me. It was also so cold I wanted to keep running to stay warm!!

@Whitelisbon I wear thick long running leggings, a long sleeve running top, a really thick hoodie, gloves and a headband to cover my ears. I have the hood up on the hoodie too till I warm up. I got most of it in sports direct cheap, apart from the hoodie which is a Nike running one that I got in the charity shop.

@Whitelisbon the trick to clothes is layers...

I've been running on and off a few years now but started exactly the same as you all (and restarted more than once).

Tomorrow evening I'll be running intervals with a group of runners and will have a thickish pair of full length leggings, a running vest and s warm running hoodie with built in mitts to keep my hands warm and possibly a buff as well... others range from T-shirt and shorts to multiple layers and stunning jacket and hat and gloves.

I usually find I feel cold for the 1st mile then warm up nicely - but cool down very quickly once I stop running.

Given you're run/walking, you'll probably want an extra layer, maybe a hat too... if you get too warm you can take a layer off and tie round your waist...

@fiddie I was worried that it seemed too big a jump but I honestly think it sounds/reads worse than it is. 5 minutes feels like a long time but I didn't find it too difficult, and I'm hugely overweight and unfit.

Just make sure you don't go too fast - I find it easier to keep my pace slower when I know it's a few minutes of running. In the first week I was going way too fast for the 90 second runs and I struggled, but now I'm much more conscious of keeping it slow

Good luck

W4R1 done today. I wasn't paying attention when Sarah gave the synopsis of what was to come. Didn't expect the last 5 minute run - oops. I blame the fact it was 6am and fecking freezing outside. That's another run done tho - whoop. Think I'll need to change from Sarah, might try Michael. Well done to everyone that's managing to do your runs!

@Whitelisbon I've joined a really cheap gym so can't help with clothes.

Has anyone got any tips for wk4 r1? I'm doing it tomorrow and although I want to it seems like a big jump.

Thank you.

Can I join in please?
I did w1r1 this morning, and am totally amazed that I didn't die during it, as I thought I might. Halfway through i was ready for throwing in the towel, but managed to finish, just!
Felt like a total idiot wheezing my way round the park while a man jogged effortlessly past me multiple times.
What do people wear to run at this time of year? I put my coat on this morning (it was -4 at 6.15am when I left), but found it awkward, but I'd have got hypothermia without it. And my water bottle kept bouncing around in my pocket!

Wooo! Go you. Well done

I went straight through, the end of week 3 was surprisingly easy. I will do W4R1 tomorrow, I'm having a lazy day today.

@TitsalinaBumsquash, how are you getting on? Did you re run w2 or go straight through?

don thanks so much. I think I will do that. As I don't want to cause myself more injuries if there is a way I can possibly help myself not to e.g. with trainers

Michael is wonderful, I'm so glad I swapped to him.

coldandfrosty, re trainers, go for gait analysis and fitting at a proper sports / running shop (not a big ‘leisure’ sports place like JD). They’ll advise you on what type of footfall you have (you have to jog on a treadmill for a short while so they can record the way your foot makes contact with the ground) and what type of support is best for you. They’ll get you to try different types of shoe and try again on the treadmill to see how it feels and how it looks on the gait test.

The test will probably cost you about £10-£20, you’ll get that off the cost of a pair of shoes if you chose to buy a pair of trainers from them. Or you can make a note of the make and model of trainers you like best and buy last years colours online for less.

I like Michael. I like that I’m being coached by an Olympian

I used Sanjeev for the first time - I might try Michael on Wednesday for my next run. He's the only one I've not used so far. I think Laura might be my favourite but I'm going to keep changing as I used Sarah Millican for the first few and found it annoying that it was the exact same recording 🙈

I did w4r1 this morning too. Ooofff. That was hard. But I did it. Can’t belive I did 16 mins of running. The last 5 mins was brutal but I just kept going. Michael was spurring me on with the talk as to how this was going to improve my fitness.
I’m hoping it will be a bit easier on Wednesday.
My legs have definitely felt it as the day has gone on (it’s afternoon where I am).