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C25k / couch to 5k - Spring 2019 new starters. All welcome!

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C25kTrier · 29/03/2019 15:11

Hello to anyone who wants to join me over here Smile

A few of us tagged onto the end of the new year/new you c25k gang but they were already at the end or had finished and so perhaps it is best for us to have a new one to discuss our newbie woes, aches and pains?

I’m at the beginning of week 3. Just been out again today, I should’ve done W3R2 but repeated w3r1 instead as I wasn’t comfortable last time, I think I took it too fast. Plus, it is ruddy boiling here today! It went much better and i’ll move on to w3r2 on Sunday.

Please join me, say hi and let us know where you are on the programme and update us on how you’re finding it.

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MotherOfSoupDragons · 11/07/2019 11:43

Well done Vagn. It is hard. You're leading the way for me Grin

Vagndidit · 11/07/2019 11:21

After the high of managing the dreaded W5R3 last week, I'm finding Week 6 really tough going, despite being back to run/rest intervals for the first 2 runs. Run 3 of week 6 looks like another mental hurdle--23 mins nonstop. Eek! Will tackle on Saturday...

SisterFarAway · 11/07/2019 10:09

You can do it :)

Needtomovemore · 11/07/2019 09:12

Well done everyone!!

First run of week 2 for me tomorrow. So nervous about the 90 seconds.

MotherOfSoupDragons · 11/07/2019 08:54

Did W5R2 today. I was wheezy and drank too much water beforehand so had reflux as well. Finished it but didn't enjoy it that much. Run of doom on Saturday.

Angelique I found it took me longer to recover in the first few weeks, and time of day makes a big difference.

AngeliqueDePeyrac · 10/07/2019 21:44

W1R2 just done! It was tougher than Monday, legs still aching a bit and probably a bit too late really but had things on today. At least I did it!

TheFurryMenace · 10/07/2019 20:28

Can anyone please link to the celeb's doing the voices for the podcasts please? I cant seem to find them on the web. I have lovely Laura, but Im just about to start week 9, and wouldnt mind trying someone else after that. Also, does anyone know if the music is different? I found the music with Laura a bit dull.

Thanks in advance.

SisterFarAway · 10/07/2019 09:03

W7R1 this morning, god was I slow but I saw it through.

Has anyone done a morning run one day and an evening run the day after? I know you're supposed to rest for a day, but I'd roughly have the same "rest time" between those two runs as I had between Mondeay night and this morning.

MotherOfSoupDragons · 10/07/2019 07:51

I've got Spotify. Will do a trial in the kitchen.

Needtomovemore · 10/07/2019 07:29

Teaandchocolatecake

Totally agree with you! I dropped my earbud and smashed it yesterday so had no music today and really struggled even though I’m only doing the one minute runs just now. Must try and pick up new ones today. Music definitely motivates.

Teaandchocolatecake · 10/07/2019 07:12

MotherOfSoupDragons

I’m using the NHS C25K app. I run Strava at the same time to record distance and use Spotify for music. The app still works, it quietens the music slightly when it cuts in so you can still hear it.

I find music helps, I tell myself at the beginning how many songs long the run is. 5/6 songs sounds shorter than 25 minutes!

Needtomovemore · 10/07/2019 06:30

I know! Will see how I feel as I go. I’m just really bad for getting too used to rest days and not starting again. Might just go a walk on rest days so I’m still getting up early.

I just play mine and it automatically works. I think they lower the music volume when they speak on the app. I use Spotify. What are you using?

MotherOfSoupDragons · 10/07/2019 06:23

I've seen a few people say they listen to their own music. How do you do that while also running the c25k app?

MotherOfSoupDragons · 10/07/2019 06:23

You're supposed to rest a day between runs. Not doing that might be a problem as you get further into the programme.

Needtomovemore · 10/07/2019 06:10

W1R3 done! I’m running every day (naughty I know) and don’t know whether to keep repeating this for a couple of days or move onto week 2.

Thanks for the app recommendation!

halfgirlhalfturnip · 10/07/2019 00:51

Week 7 run 3 ✅
So so so chuffed - I love the plan - not sure I love running, but I don't hate it..

MotherOfSoupDragons · 09/07/2019 22:20
Grin
Sharpkat · 09/07/2019 21:35

Thanks everyone. I actually enjoyed it! Never thought I could do it. I was listening to "They live in you" from the Lion King album towards the end Blush and was almost dancing along. I might just put that on repeat for the next time. It has such a good beat and makes me wiggle my head!!

JPduck · 09/07/2019 21:09

@Needtomovemore - I use strava for route, paid version may do calories I only use free bit 🙃

Needtomovemore · 09/07/2019 21:04

This thread is so motivational btw! I read through it all earlier. Well done all of you.

Any recommendations for an app to track route and calories burned? I don’t have a tracker for my wrist.

SisterFarAway · 09/07/2019 20:25

Well done Sharpkat :)

MotherOfSoupDragons · 09/07/2019 20:09

Well done Sharpkat. How was it?

Sharpkat · 09/07/2019 19:48

W5D3 done!!! That psychological barrier is now over.

Keep going everyone. It really does work.

MotherOfSoupDragons · 09/07/2019 14:23

Welp done Needto. You can definitely do it.

Needtomovemore · 09/07/2019 08:42

Second run done this morning! Really hoping I manage to stick with this.