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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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BloggersBlog · 11/10/2019 08:46

@notnowdennis I like to hide jog in the woods too. I have Karrimor Caracal WP running boots, they are great in muddy areas

BloggersBlog · 10/10/2019 23:17

@BestIsWest am soon slow! I think I'm going a fair pace then I look at my shadow and think fgs am I really only going that fast??
My son went with me a couple of weeks ago and didn't even walk fast enough next to me to break a sweat, yet there I was huffing and puffing trying to keep pace... though he is 6ft 2 so I take 3 steps to his one lolloping one I suppose Grin

notnowdennis · 10/10/2019 22:30

Hi all!i’ve jus5 completed week four and week five is tomorrow!

Was amazed I can do this.... every time I look ahead and think “no chance”, I suddenly find myself just doing it. I’m four stone overweight so this is hardcore, but very very determined.

Please can I have recommendations for trail trainers as i’m Happier in the woods than on the road?

Pandaintheporridge · 10/10/2019 21:59

Yeah I really struggle to overtake anyone walking in front of me.

BloggersBlog · 10/10/2019 21:57

W5R2 done - but cant believe it goes from 8 mins today straight to 20 mins on the next run!! Then back to 5 mins in week 6. Thought it must be a mistake but no, think 20 mins will be a killer!

BestIsWest · 10/10/2019 17:52

W5R1 done. It was fine but I still can’t imagine 20 minutes the run after next.
Is anyone else really really slow? I laugh to myself when she say slow down if you get tired because it would be impossible to go slower.

NellieRubina · 10/10/2019 17:43

Hello ladies! May I join you? I did my first couch to 5k today, cheered on by Sarah Millican. It was ok...I feel a bit achey and very smug! I work at home and basically do zero exercise, dabbled in 30 day shred DVDs over the summer but lost the momentum and actually what I think I need most is some proper old fashioned running about. What I struggle with is the laziness and motivating myself to do anything!

user1471539385 · 10/10/2019 17:30

The 25 minute runs are officially ok! I guess you have to trust the process, like Sarah Millican keeps saying! I’m on to 28 minutes next, but it seems less scary now. Keep going everyone! It honestly works :)

SisterFarAway · 10/10/2019 15:29

After a few weeks of not running very much due to work, I repeated W6R1 last night. It was tough, back to Parkrun on Saturday and then, I think, I need to find a gym for winter training.

BloggersBlog · 07/10/2019 20:56

thank you! You too Smile

BestIsWest · 07/10/2019 20:55

Lol at ripening.
Well done Bloggers

BloggersBlog · 07/10/2019 20:52

W5R1 done even though i wasnt sure about it - it helped that there are only 3 5min runs!!
@BestIsWest I know what you mean - I cant imagine it is going happen. I am dragging my legs after 4 mins still!!

BestIsWest · 07/10/2019 19:29

Also just done W4R3. Once I got going I found it ok. I can’t imagine ripening for 20 minutes in a weeks time.

BloggersBlog · 06/10/2019 21:51

W4 R3 done - but I think I will have to repeat it as it is so difficult still! Or should I jump in to W5? Advice welcome please!

idsisatwat · 06/10/2019 19:17

Did w3r3 this morning. I know you’re supposed to leave a day in between runs, but I’ll be doing w4r1 tomorrow night. But that’s because I’ve joined a local running club for women. It’s the motivation I need, as i’ve had the app for years and never got beyond week 1

user1471539385 · 05/10/2019 14:07

Well done MotherofSoupDragons! It must be such a good feeling!

user1471539385 · 05/10/2019 14:06

Next run for me is the 25 minute one and I’ve got The Fear! I did Parkrun today, so there’s no reason why I shouldn’t be able to do it, but it’s really different running without a crowd to motivate me!

MotherOfSoupDragons · 05/10/2019 09:27

I've done it! Finally I've graduated. I'm so chuffed. Did my first W9 run at the beginning of August then somehow strained a tendon and had a few false starts getting that better. Next aim is 5K as I'm not there yet.

numberonecook · 04/10/2019 12:36

Still a baby here! Just done w1r2 this morning and so far so good. After dodging exercise for nearly 40 years I didn’t do too bad 😀

BestIsWest · 04/10/2019 10:01

W4R2 done. Never thought I’d be able to do 5 minutes but it was ok. Even ran for a bit afterwards (Don’t Stop me now came up on my headphones, had to be run to).

MaximumDerek · 02/10/2019 19:24

Hello, can I join? I’ve just done w1r3. Very early days. I’m so horribly unfit but I’m trying to get better.

Lellochip · 01/10/2019 01:08

I was at about 3.5k when I finished too. 5k closer to 40 minutes

Banjodancer · 26/09/2019 20:26

Well I've finished now but only in terms of running for 30 minutes, I'm at about 3.5 k in that time nowhere near 5! So I guess I need to keep doing till I can do 5, though probably never in 30 minutes!

BestIsWest · 26/09/2019 19:46

Just done W3R2. Was ok but conscious of being very slow. W4 looks a big jump from here though!

FatArse123 · 26/09/2019 14:42

Also on week 1 of C25K, the second run already felt easier than the first, so I am positive about this. I started for mood reasons mainly (and my username isn't really a misnomer!) and I think it's helping already.

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