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

I'm so gutted. I've got an upset stomach so can't run today. Genuinely disappointed about it.

@swimmingdory hungover runs are the worst!

I love that you're all starting to look forward to it!! I hope i get to that point.

W2R2 done - wasn't as bad as i expected considering i had a few drinks last night.

Ha @MyGast I am looking forward to run days. Who AM I??

I've decided to stop weighing myself. I'm not losing weight but feel much better about myself. I weighed myself today and no change since I started running, which momentarily made me feel rubbish. But fuck it, I'm definitely healthier!

@MyGastIsFlabbered - hope you're ok.

I didn't have a rest day today. Went out and did W4R2. Really enjoyed it.
I'm definitely addicted!

Something crazy has happened...I wish it was a run day today

Perhaps for a period you could still use the plan but instead of running walk even more briskly during the running sections. Then when you do feel that you are up to running you could start again at week 1 run 1. At least then you have the app encouraging you and helping with your timings. I rather like having Sarah Millican to help me along!

@Poppysball - congrats firstly on starting, that's the hard bit imo.

I'd suggest you get out and walk rather than nothing until your hip feels stronger. I'm on week 6 and in the early weeks I've had back pain, knee pain and sore ankles ( not all at once!). When I felt I couldn't do the run, I took an extra rest day and also decreased what I expected to do.

However if your hip pain continues I'd suggest seeking medical advise.

Good luck, you can do it! Think of it as a 9 step programme rather than in weeks, takes the pressure off 😊

Hi been reading this thread as I started 2 weeks ago.

I have been seeing a counsellor for various reasons and she recommended doing this as it fits in well with busy family life and work. She said that running is known to lift low mood and help with anxiety. I told her I would do it as I wanted to try and do something positive.

First time I did it was 2 weeks ago and I could barely even run for 30 secs! Towards the end my right hip joint started to hurt. As soon as I stopped running it was ok. This worried me and so I haven’t done it again since as don’t want to do myself damage. DH said it’s probably just my body getting used to actually moving and he thinks I should try again but I’m not sure.

The best thing about it for me was being outside. It was a lovely evening and I was pretty much alone in nearby park/field. It felt wonderful being away from the house for half a hour and getting some fresh air.

Now I feel like a failure as I haven’t been again because I didn’t like the hip pain. Due to see the counsellor soon and feel like she will be disappointed that I haven’t tried harder. I am disappointed in myself & so feel even lower about things.

What does anyone think? Shall I keep going - could the hip thing just be because I’m unfit? Has anyone else had this happen at the start and then it got better as the body got used to it?

Thanks for any advice, great thread.

Hello everyone, I'd like to join in please, I did W1R1 yesterday. I tried this a few years ago and got as far as W2 but then got injured and then pregnant and lost momentum! I found it easier than last time but like most people just can't imagine myself running the full 5k at the end.

It was actually lovely doing it yesterday in the warm evening, and a nice bit of time just for me.

Completed w2r3. I have to say I'm really enjoying it atm.

@pardalis good to know - I don’t think I’ve ever gotten any further than I am now so I’m determined to keep going. at you doing 4 days in a row - bloody hell! Well done

@chaosisaladder - I loved week 3. I think it's because you run for so much longer.
Made me feel like the programme is possible!
I've just done W4R1 - not as scary as I thought. Kept going after the final 5 mins and even tried to run a bit faster!
I've done 4 days in a row so will have a rest day tomorrow

Just done W3R2. Was really hard! It’s been a week since I did run 1 (been on hols). Still getting twanging sensation in my shins/calfs in the cooldown walk. I can’t imagine running for more than 3 minutes tbh. I’m so unfit!

Well done everyone on your achievements soo far.

Today was my first accompanied run (wk6 R1). Thankfully my dog did her business during the brisk walk. My 7yo loved it and wants to come again, the ice lolly bribery worked! Lol!
Am considering taking the dog on more runs as it wasn't as hard as I'd imagined. 🏃🏼‍♂️👧🏼🐶😊

I’m a new runner too - just finished W2R2, helped I’m sure by the beautiful weather we’ve been having, and have really enjoyed the feeling of achievement.

Hi - a little late to the party but can I join?

I’m exhausted all the time and spent the weekend eating chocolate and getting puffed out running after my toddler.

Did Wk 1 Run 1 yesterday. I don’t think I’ve ever run before and about a stone and a half over weight. Desperate to find my mojo before the couch swallows me whole.

It was pretty tough and disappointed to have had to pause and collapse half way through but carried on. We are away with family in a lovely location so typing this here in the hope it helps me to continue when we are back in my slightly grim home town.

Absolutely smashed this today. I really didn't think I could run for 3 minutes but I did...twice! Feeling ridiculously proud of myself.

Did w2r3 today - I’m scared to look ahead and see what’s next. I am enjoying the feeling of achievement when I finish.

How was week 3 overall pardalis?

Week 2 run 1 done. It was hard today, but I did it!

I repeated W3R3 today - kept running at the the end of the last 3 minute stint and now feel more confident about next week.
I cooked a roast dinner - ate loads of veg and had half a roast potato!! Did have lots of gravy!
My mum even commented that I looked like I had lost a bit of weight.
Still can't imagine running for 30 minutes but really beginning to trust in the programme.

Well done @gorgonzolabrie! I did w3r1 today and can't imagine running 20 minutes. BUT last week I couldn't imagine running 3 minutes and I did it today!!

Its helped a lot with my anxiety, I just focus on the moment, this is amazing for a worrier like me! Happy Easter all!

@gorgonzolabrie congratulations. You're an inspiration to the rest of us :)

Completed wk2 r2 today. I enjoyed it even though my headphones ran out of charge part way through so I had to listen to the music from the phone instead of through the headphones.

Welcome chaosisaladder

Thanks @Pardalis that's reassured me, I've got W3 to start tomorrow and am wondering how I'll ever manage it.

pardalis that sounds so picturesque - it’s much easier for me to keep running if my surroundings are pretty