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

@AngeliqueDePeyrac well done for starting it's such a brilliant feeling isn't it? My only advice is to take it really slowly and not move to the next week until you're comfortable. I did it every 2nd day for the first few weeks but started taking 2, then 3 days rest in between runs by the end. Good running!

Can I join you all please? Just done my first run tonight and felt great after. I have run before but not since my 12yo was born so hoping to get fit again and help my wellbeing along the way. Well done everyone so far you are all doing amazingly!

Congratulations SFA. That's brilliant

I have just done W6R3 and am officially a runner

At first I thought I'll never make the 25 minutes but I did, and honestly, I could've run another five. I felt really, really good. To think I didn't really want to go out again when I came home from work. So glad I did.

WFH on Wednesday so W7R1 planned for early morning :)

I lost this thread and couldn't find it and today I happened upon it. Have made it all the way through and am thrilled with myself. Like curls I don't really want to do anything specific apart from run for a half an hour a couple of days a week. Also I'm not at 5K but somewhere at 4.something which is great! Good luck to anyone starting out or in the middle where the shine has worn off a bit. It's definitely worth it

Will be watching for an update Sharkat. You WILL do it. Go get 'em.

W5D2 done so the 20 minute one tomorrow. Not sure how that will go.

Welcome to anyone just starting out and well done to everyone else!

Did W5R1 today. Hayfever is making me wheezy. Will stuff my inhaler in my bra on Thursday in case I need it. Taking comfort and inspiration from those who have managed the run of doom (W5R3). Welcome to those who have just started.

First run done! Mortified I had to say good morning to two people with my shiny red face so must go earlier tomorrow in the hope I don’t see anymore

I'm just starting C25k, can I join you? On week two next week. Signing up for a 5k run in September.

Anyone just starting or restarting? Would love a buddy at the same stage to check in with.

Really want to force myself to get up and go early. I hate running when people can see me but don’t feel overly comfortable running in the dark so thought super early after sunrise but before it gets busy would be a great time to go.

I've worked my way to W4R1 and am hoping to do W4R2 either tonight or tomorrow. I think I have got much fitter and climbing the stairs at work doesn't puff me out as much!

Hi all, I'm an occasional lurker on this thread and have just completed w5r2 so I have the dreaded 20 minute run next time. I did c25k years ago and failed on that run, completely buggering up my knees. I've just notice on the nhs website their strength and flex programme - has anyone followed it?

Well done on the parkrun, Candle! If all goes well, I have set my sights on running one in America next month of all places...

Hi everyone,

Can I join you? I'm actually doing the couch to 10k programme, as I'm signed up for a charity 10k next year.

I'm just about to finish week 8, which is 30mins or 5k, tomorrow. I did 4.82km in 28mins yesterday, so I'm feeling pretty good about it. 8 weeks ago, I would never have believed it was possible- pre-children, I was a bit of a gym bunny, but two babies, running a business, and an extra couple of stone have left me horribly unfit.

I haven't missed a run yet, and I've been out in the pouring rain, and the heatwave and everything I between. I actually love it. Which is another thing I never thought possible!

Those in the earlier days of the programme, stick with it, it really works. ☺️

Well I ran a parkrun this morning. Time 36.26. Absolutely delighted.

Vagndidit yay, well done!

I’m also a size 20, us big girls can run too!

W5R3, complete!!! I can hardly believe it, but I ran for the complete 20 minutes today, albeit sloooooowly.
I even managed a sprint for the final 45 seconds.
Not bad for this size 20 gal. ☺️

Amazing, Curls. Congratulations.

Congrats, Curls!

Well done Curls!

Well Done Curls :)

Well done Curls, what an achievement

I did it!!!

That’s it, c25k done!

I still can’t quite believe that running is something I can actually do.

I’m not interested in taking it further, 10k etc. I already do stuff that I enjoy more, such as Zumba and Clubbercize. My plan going forward is to run twice a week for 30 mins. I’m not even doing 5k in that time, but that’s not why I started this. I wanted to see if I can run, and I can.

Did W4R3 at 5.50am today. Couldn't sleep. It was beautiful out there in the park by the river. I've got work now, then a long drive to the south coast for a uni open day tomorrow. Gawd. Looking forward to some wine later. Tally ho runners, week 5 awaits.