c25k week one day one!

So today I did my final c25k run. I put the app on when they did the warm up, started running right when the start bell went and didn't stop until 5k was up, which was after the cool down time. Took me 36 min.

It was snowing here this morning and then freezing icy rain the whole way round. I'm beyond delighted that I ran it all. I never ever ever ever thought I could complete this app. Huge thanks to all of you along the way. Keep going everyone who hasn't finished, it's so worth it.

Oh and I know that the Runtastic app has some programs for 5k/10k/half marathons but there’s also a couch to 10k app as well

Errrrmmmm wow @coldandfrosty - I’m so impressed by you. I can’t imagine going past the 5k.

Today I signed up for a 10k...who the hell even am I?!

Need some kind of 5 to 10k app now

TitsalinaBumSquash can you try running outside? Also do some longer walks outdoors? You are at the point I struggled with and stopped when I have up before. I think the difference that means I've done it this time is I did months of extra walking.

I've done week 3 a few times I'm struggling with pacing I run on a treadmill and don't run fast any of the time I've only got little legs.

Just finished W5 R3 so feeling pretty chuffed with myself 🥳. I was very very slow but just gonna have to be patient when it comes to speeding up I suppose.

W8R2 done. I had been running in the park (running several times round) or just running around locally, but have found a route that's circular, nice, pretty flat and it makes such a difference. Not clock watching anymore, know the landmarks to target and am pushing myself to get a bit further each time. Still plodding though, and beginning to think what to do next as having the programme has both helped get me here in terms of fitness but also motivation. Timetomoveon Congrats!!!! Will also be watching to see what you do next.
I've been feeling ok running but when I stop have really sore legs (inside lower leg) - suspect its shin splints as I'm overweight and hadn't run in a long time before starting C25K. Doesn't seem to be improving but running through it at the moment and will have an enforced few days off anyway with next run Tuesday.
I think I'd go back to week 3 and take the runs really slowly before,trying week 4 again Titsalina - are you going too fast do you think? Certain weeks seem to be particularly hard (I really struggled with week 6) but once through it got easier again.

@TitsalinaBumSquash have you tried slowing the first two parts right down? Or can you go back and do the run before a couple more times before you try that one again?

I have found it impossible to get past w4r1 -
I have tried it over and over and just can't get through the third run, by the middle of the second I'm struggling, legs tight and painful and my breathing out of control. It's really got me down.

MsMightyTitanAndHerTroubadours well done. Hope wheeze is ok

Last night I went to my 2nd week of running club. They deemed me NOT A BEGINNER?! And put me in the non beginners group and I ran with then for 5k with no stopping!! First time I've done that without stopping. So delighted. We had a few enforced breaks with traffic lights for a few moments but that's all.

Not actually done final weeks with app yet still saving them for weekend.

timetomoveon fantastic. So pleased for you well done. I'm not sure where we should go? But tell me where you go and I'll stalk you on that thread...in a friendly supportive way. Plan on hanging around here a bit too cos knowing the app works was a big help to me.

Sorry to hear about all the injuries and sickness. Hope everyone is out running again soon.

Well, I did it. W9r3 is done. I’m finished. I’m a graduate. I was expecting fireworks and Michael Johnson to leap out from behind a bush with flowers (I thought we’d grown close after all these weeks) but alas it just just me sweating and panting as he told me I’d finished.
I’ve run 4.4k so I’m going to plan to run at 4.8 next week and then get to 5k the week after.
Thanks to everyone on this thread - posting here and getting tips and inspiration from you all has been a big help and motivator. I love this thread. But where do I go now? Is there an after the c25k thread?
Good luck to everyone else with their weekend runs. You’ve got this :)

ah fiddie get that back limbered and fit before you do anymore, don't do anymore damage.

I did W9R1 inspite of the wheezing today...I did go very slowly though I am going to repeat this over two weeks, and work on the speed

Am very chuffed with myself.

I haven't done anything since my wk8r1 fail, I hurt my back somehow and I've been resting it.

I'm going to try again on Friday. I'm starting to think that I'm just one of those who doesn't like running though. I've realised that rather than enjoying it I've just been counting down the minutes until I can stop

go for it coldandfrosty :o

I haven't done a thing since last thursday, my cold has been just dreadful, I managed to sleep last night and not wake up struggling to breath or coughing up a lung, so I am going to set to tomorrow and do a W8 slow pass! I have actually missed it just a little bit.

We did a lovely walk though yesterday with the dog, nice flat beach and behind the dunes, but that took way longer than it normally did due to the not breathing.

Anyhoo, back to it tomorrow!

@coldandfrosty congratulations on your graduation this weekend - I can't wait to get there myself!

stillwould yes it's reading comments on here that have kept me going. Can't believe I "graduate c25k" this weekend. I wouldn't be e got this far without this thread.

renarde you're the opposite from me. When I go first thing in morn I'm much better than when I do eve! I get more stitches in the eve

Heading out for W8R2 soon... my last run was absolutely hideous, I was convinced I wouldn’t even hit 20 minutes but staggered through to 28. Hoping today will be better, I find running after work in the evening much less difficult than running in the mornings for whatever reason.
I’ve got a long work trip coming up so need to really get in the zone before I go so I keep it up whilst I’m away!

Sounds like everyone is doing so well, even if there is the odd set back the encouragement on here is brilliant. I have just done W5R3 so the first time I have ever run twenty minutes. I am not sure I would have got through it without reading all of the positives on here but I did and I am so proud of myself. Losing weight from my tummy too which is most welcome (and necessary).

@timetomoveon well done that's awesome. I've just done that run this morning. I'm not doing anymore now until the weekend. I have my running club on Thur eve so will do a bit then prob 5k ish but added walking when needed. Then have my 5k charity run on sun when I plan to do the final week in my ear as I run, I feel like that would be a nice way to end. Might also do parkrun on Sat...that's 2 days of longer runs in a row though.

Yes @coldandfrosty that’s what I mean. I live very near to lots of colleagues.

Did w9r1 this morning. I can honestly say that this is the furthest I’ve ever run in my entire life.

Well done on the park run. I hope to try one once Im a bit fitter. W7R2 done today. Felt hard today and legs were heavy but got it done

@timetomoveon do you mean anyone you know seeing? I went to one further away because of that. But it live in a big city so there are lots near me.

Wow @coldandfrosty - that’s so fab. Good for you for doing it. I’m still nervous of anyone seeing me!