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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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sukiandthekettle · 06/05/2019 00:25

Just got back from W6R2 and loved it! So glad after hating R1 Smile
The nice thing about the longer chunks of running is not glancing at a watch the whole time - I had my head up, observing, enjoying the scenery etc. I live abroad and it was sunny and about 15°C which was lovely, it was great!
@Fazackerley for me, having at least a day off between runs has enabled me to keep going through the programme, as any pain/twangs I feel in my legs ease off over the 24-48 hours, but if you're pain free and craving a run why not?!

Pardalis · 05/05/2019 22:52

@Sharpkat - in 5 weeks you will be!

Trust the programme. Get addicted!

Sharpkat · 05/05/2019 22:36

Have just finished week 1 and am ready to start week 2. Have never been a runner before and probably never will be but this could be a compromise.

MyGastIsFlabbered · 05/05/2019 19:53

I bought proper running shoes yesterday-looking forward to trying them out tomorrow. I can't believe I'm nearly halfway through the program already-crikey!

Pardalis · 05/05/2019 17:22

Hello! 50 miles a week? Holy crap. That's amazing.
I've just done W5R3 again - just to make sure 😊

purplereindeer · 05/05/2019 15:45

Hello!

May I join in? I was a pretty serious runner (50 miles a week usually!) before this baby was born, he is four months old now and I'm getting back in to it with a sped up version of C25K.

Fazackerley · 05/05/2019 09:17

I did park run yesterday and according to couch to 5k I need to take a day off. But I feel.like going for a run. That's ok isn't it?

Pardalis · 04/05/2019 21:58

@AlmaWhittaker - I NEVER imagined I would be able to run for that long. Week 1 was definitely the hardest. As everyone says, stick with it and you can do it. I'm quite frankly astonished at what my body can do!

@Prequelle - are you sure you should be doing this pregnant if you are unfit? Please be careful. Perhaps walk it?

Prequelle · 04/05/2019 20:58

I'm only on w1r3, going slow if I have to as I'm pregnant and unfit. Enjoyed the first 2

AlmaWhittaker · 04/05/2019 20:54

Yah pardalis, can't even imagine being on w5 but hope to get there. W1R2 done and felt good even.

Pardalis · 04/05/2019 19:03

Woo Hoo!!!

W5R3 in the bag!!!!! Super chuffed with myself

MyGastIsFlabbered · 04/05/2019 18:04

I failed spectacularly at Parkrun today. We arrived late and I was horrendously behind the tail walkers and got a bit flustered and gave up. Not going to go until I can run a decent amount.

franklymydearidontgivea · 04/05/2019 17:54

OMG, did wk2r2 today, it seemed so much harder than wk2r1. No idea why 😬

WineCheeseSleep · 04/05/2019 16:48

Did W2R2 today, it was quite hard work but doable. Didn't help that the app crashed during my penultimate run without me realising so don't know how long that run ended up being!

Fazackerley · 04/05/2019 13:13

I did parkrun this morning and I really recommend it for new runners. Once you are at about week 5 then just do your normal c25k run/walk including the warm ups and cool downs then jog and walk to the end.

I am on week 7 so I walked the first 5 mins, jogged for 25, walked for 5 then jogged the rest of the way. Finished in 41 mins. My goal for next week as as near to 40 as possible!

somersetmum2018 · 04/05/2019 12:58

First one done! Got a stitch 2 minutes into the warm-up walk Blush Hadn’t realised how unfit I really am. Good luck to everyone running today!

Fazackerley · 04/05/2019 12:34

I bought some running tights from decathlon and I love them so much I've just bought a second pair!

MissingPanda · 04/05/2019 11:01

Good luck @somersetmum2018

@eternalopt I wear running leggings from M&S. They have a drawstring waist which helps keep them up.

Completed wk4 r1 today. The first 5 min run seemed especially long but I don't think it helped that part of it was uphill. On the bright side what goes up must come down and I enjoyed the down hill bit Grin So much so that I opted for a (different) path that also goes up on my second 3 min run so I could run downhill again 😂 The second 5 min run felt easier and I completed the run so feeling pleased with myself. I might do an extra run on this week again, mainly because I have two more runs then I have 3 days where I won't be able to run so an extra one, after the three days off should set me up for wk5.

Well done to all who have completed their runs successfully. Don't give up if anyone has trouble with a week. Just keep going until you feel comfortable enough to proceed to the next week.

Pardalis · 04/05/2019 11:00

@eternalopt
I bought the Primark ones. They do the job just fine.
I'm off out later for the 20 min run! Feeling positive about it 😊

eternalopt · 04/05/2019 10:24

Thinking about getting started on this but need to kit myself up. Any tips for reasonably priced leggings that actually stay up? Don't want to spend too much so went to sports direct but all the cheap US pro ones fell down below the muffin top just on a jog round the changing room!! Matalan ones look reasonable but are they any good?

AlmaWhittaker · 04/05/2019 08:26

Good luck Somerset. Exciting times

JPduck · 04/05/2019 07:58

Good luck @somersetmum2018 - you can do it!

somersetmum2018 · 04/05/2019 07:39

About to do W1R1 - as soon as the baby wakes up from where he’s fallen fast asleep on me! Wish me luck...

Coldandfrosty · 03/05/2019 23:08

Hello all Grin just came on to say well done. C25k really does work. I started in Jan and now regularly do parkruns and have joined a running club. It is surreal.

Stick with it. It is possible. I never ever ever thought I would be a "runner"

Have just set my alarm for 7am to get up and drive for an hour tomo morn to try a new parkrun by the beach.

AlmaWhittaker · 03/05/2019 16:04

Well done all today's runners 👍 I'm actually looking forward to my second run tomorrow