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

bedraggled I didn’t get to finish w4r1 the other day either and started thinking “this is it, you’ve hit a wall now, you’ll probably give up you weak shit” because that has been me every time before

But I did it this morning! And I feel euphoric! It might not seem like a big deal to some but I am so proud of myself I even did an extra minute after the last 5 minute run. Good luck for your next try!

What does everyone listen to (if anything) on their run? I had Katy Perry ‘Rise’ on repeat today - she’s not my favourite but that song gets me going!

Hello!

I started several weeks ago, repeated week 5 then had nearly two weeks off because of children being off school. Was dreading having lost any progress I had made but I really enjoyed today’s run! I never thought I’d say that! W6 r2. The thing that has made a massive difference to me is it being non-negotiable so anything I choose to do has to fit around the run.

I have attempted to like running a couple of times in the past but just jumped into it and it never got easier! Four kids later, with virtually no cardio and I decided something had to change so I’m doing this and the 30 day yoga YouTube videos too. I am one of those not built for running types!

Curls please tell your friend that the 20 minute one really isn’t that bad - and I thought that would then become the shortest run you’d do but you drop back down again after that.

Having said all that, I’m not looking to see what Friday may bring.

bedraggled I had the same bedtime story thing! Thought it was just me...

On Monday I tried w4r1 but had to cut short to collect DS from nursery. Today I tried again but sort of messed up with my phone turning off, then wanting to be running downhill during my 5 minutes but it not working out.

I think I'll try it again on Friday.

I definitely prefer to run in the morning, means I start the day positively.

I feel like my breathing is better. I used to get out of breath walking to car after work. And for daft things like reading bedtime story. I was actually very unfit!

I'm so jealous of people who got to run today...wtf is wrong with me?

That belt looks good. I've always walked a lot and often have the phone, keys problem so think I'll get something like that.

Love reading the updates here even if I haven't started yet

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@AlmaWhittaker - I've just got a flip belt on recommendation from a friend who kindly let me try hers for a couple of weeks. There is loads of room for keys, phone, you can even buy water bottles to fit too.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Flipbelt-Classic-Premium-Running-Charcoal/dp/B00JF9EHFQ/ref=ascdff_B00JF9EHFQ/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=205171266866&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9137409489765228540&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006578&hvtargid=pla-314726938728&psc=1
There are other types eg with a zip. Id suggest try before you buy if you can.

My keys go in the pocket of my leggings. I carry my phone in my hand.

I run in the morning for the same reasons as a pp.

I'm doing my next run tomorrow but am thinking of repeating a run from wk3. I'll see how I feel tomorrow.

I take my house key on a lanyard around my neck.

I run after the school run. But I go home first and wait till everyone’s finished walking home so I’m not seen by too many people, lol.

My friend is a week ahead of me and dreading doing 20 mins straight on Friday. So any ‘honestly it’s fine’ stories would be great for me to pass on to her!

One thing I have spent money on is decent trainers from a running shop. Apart from that I’m just wearing what I’d normally wear to an exercise class. My phone goes in the pouch of my hoodie but I need to get an armband I think for when it gets warmer. I’ve got a grippy bottle which is great, really useful. Thinking I could do with something water resistant for bad weather.

Where does everyone put their house keys?

W1R2 done, it was fab! I got new insoles for my trainers as I have flat feet so had some foot pain after Monday's run - what a difference they made! Well done everyone else who is running today!

Hi all! Can I join please? I’m going to start C25K this weekend and I’m really nervous - I’ve followed running plans before but always got stuck around week 4, when it starts to get a bit harder. I’m hoping that joining here will give me some inspiration and motivation! Gave birth to my little boy 7 months ago so I need something fairly structured to get me back into exercising regularly.

I bought a treadmill back in February and decided to do c210k on a 12 week plan. I went from struggling to run for 1 minute, to yesterday, running for 60 minutes! I managed just over 7km in that time so I’m not quite at 10K yet but I’m getting there. I have also joined slimming world and I’m 21lbs down.

On Tuesday and Thursday I run after DS is on the school bus so between 8 and 8.30am. On Saturday I run as soon as I get up. If I don't go early I'll dread it all day and think of excuses not to go. If I go early then I feel like I've achieved something already!!

Week 3 run 2 done. Was ok 👍🏻

I attempted w4r1 yesterday but had a banging headache and my calves were not playing the game... so I managed all but the last 5 minute run. Will try again tomorrow. I like posting here because it keeps me accountable!

My run yesterday was in the afternoon and I really don’t feel like that suits me. When does everyone else run?

I stuff my phone into my sports bra as my headphone cable doesn't annoy me then. I wear a thin zipped hoodie so the headphones are tidy. Is this a good enough reason to get wireless ones?!

I got an armband thing. And bluetooth headphones. I've not splashed out on clothes, opting to wear pj bottoms that look like joggers. Classy eh?

I quite want a grippy bottle thing but don't want it to slow me down

I've got a belt that my phone goes into. Really hoping my ankle feels happier tomorrow.

@Pardalis haha the water bottle 😁 Thanks for the encouragement. Am also browsing belts for waist, mmm. Keys, water, phone...

@AlmaWhittaker - go for it!
I wear an armband for my phone. I also take water. Mainly in case I get attacked in the woods so I can hit them with it 😀

I just started reading the thread today and you've all persuaded me to get started on this. I started a few years ago and don't remember what happened in the end. I have runners and feel like going out tomorrow . So I've downloaded the app but how can I carry my phone? Do you wear those armbands?

@sanityisamyth - I do get worried when I see a walker ahead. I'm convinced their walking is going to be faster than my running!

You can do it @Pardalis
Im trying to break my wk6 plateau. Weird how you do a constant 20 on wk 5 and then find going back interval runs hard!

@Pardalis ohhhh neither do I!!! Although I was quite impressed on Saturday when I overtook a very old man who was walking. Only just overtook him, mind 🤣🤣🤣