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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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BedraggledBlitz · 13/04/2019 21:57

Evening all! I completed week 1 today. Went well, except is it cheating to plan the route so you never run uphill?!

I'm absolutely loving it, I think mainly cos it's a half hour for myself where I just listen to my music and don't have to think about anything else.

Pardalis · 13/04/2019 19:38

W2R3 done this evening. It felt good but still mildly concerned about W3. However, it's supposed to be harder each time!!
I will probably repeat a run tomorrow for luck.
The bluebells in the woods are starting to come out. It's going to be lovely scenery for the next few weeks

RainbowFox · 13/04/2019 13:23

W1R3 completed with the toddler in the buggy... managed to get away with not playing him nursery rhymes (oh how I miss the days I could play my own music!).

The 60sec runs felt easier but by the end felt a bit bleugh, but it's my heaviest day of my period so pretty sure that will factor in it. Laura should be bloody pleased I made it out at all quite frankly! I could have run Thursday but PMS definitely took over.

Next run planned for Tuesday if not before.

Anyone done a parkrun today?

MissingPanda · 13/04/2019 09:10

Wk1 r2 completed. I really enjoyed it

The annoying thing was the app cut out about halfway through. Luckily I used the same route as last time so ran passed the point where I'd slowed down last time then set it to the walk. I might have to change from Jo Whiley though. She kept wittering on about keeping going even if my head was saying no but my head was actually enjoying the run. I found it annoying and counter productive.

How's everyone else doing?

sanityisamyth · 12/04/2019 19:38

Hello all :) completed week 4 last week but now I've had a week off as I needed to visit another city for a few days and my DS is off school now. Going to do another week 4 run tomorrow (no DS) but can't go out next week either (DS) so can't move on to week 5. Worried about losing everything I've done so far and dreading moving on to week 5. Any advice? X

JPduck · 12/04/2019 17:46

Wk4 complete today, unlike after wk 2, I feel ready for wk5!
Well done everyone! I'm looking forward to a 2 day break over the weekend.

CurlsandCurves · 12/04/2019 13:30

Week 2 the repeat completed! I’m really pleased I decided to repeat it, todays run was really good, my breathing control is better and during the 2 min walk I was actually thinking come on Sarah, tell me to run again I’m ready!

Definitely feel more confident about moving on to week 3 now. Pardalis I felt the same as you , maybe a repeat of week 2 might help you too?

Love reading this thread, everyone’s doing great!

CognitiveDissonance · 12/04/2019 11:53

Morning everyone! I completed W1R3 this morning and for some reason I found it harder than R2 even though it's basically the same thing! I've been listening to Run like a Girl on Audible which is motivating me to keep at it even when it feels really really hard!

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C25kTrier · 12/04/2019 11:49

I’m back, it felt ok. I was a bit breathless and chesty at the very end of the longer middle run sections (last 30 secs?) but kept going.

4.03km covered in total (that’s inc the warm up, cool down and everything in between) for w4r2.

Nice to see some new names on the thread Smile

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C25kTrier · 12/04/2019 10:58

Morning all.

I’m really bad. I’ve not been out since 5/4! A whole week off. Lazy, lazy cow. I could make a thousand excuses but the bottom line is I lost my mojo and couldn’t be arsed. I’ve strapped my trainers on and am off out for w4r2. Fingers crossed I’ve not totally ballsed up the good work I’d done over the weeks by having a week off.

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Fazackerley · 12/04/2019 07:56

Week 6 run 2 done again! It was much easier this time as I hadn't done a long dog walk before.

I must move on to week 6 run 3 but I've got a mental block about it. After this it's all continuous runs 25 mins plus. Argh.

Pardalis · 11/04/2019 20:15

W2R2 done! Tried to actually run a bit instead of a shuffling jog! Really enjoyed it even though I was a bit tired when I got home from work.
I had a sneak peek at week 3. Eek! Might have an extra run at the weekend to prep

Lou0390 · 11/04/2019 17:03

Going for my first run tonight been 6 weeks due to illness. Downloaded an app and tonight is 30 min run mix of walk and run. Wish me luck Smile

MyGastIsFlabbered · 11/04/2019 16:07

W1R2 completed. Much harder than R1.

MyGastIsFlabbered · 11/04/2019 14:13

I'm also only in week 1. Meant to do R2 yesterday but as detailed below I failed miserably. Definitely on it tonight though.

MissingPanda · 11/04/2019 13:20

Hi boringbertha Grin (you cannot possibly be boring) I'm happy to see someone else also at the same stage as me. Everybody else seems to be so far ahead. Good luck to you too.

Fazackerly you're doing so well.

Fazackerley · 11/04/2019 10:19

Hi to all new starters! Week 6 r 2 again today and my plan is to do r 3 on Sunday as I can't run on Saturday as out all day. I really need to sort my bra out!!

boringbertha · 11/04/2019 10:08

Hi missingpanda Grin glad to have someone else starting today. Good luck with the rest of the week!

MissingPanda · 11/04/2019 09:48

Morning all. I'd like to join too if that's okay. I completed wk1 r1 this morning and feeling really good atm. I did start c25k a couple of years ago and made it to wk5 r1. Hoping to complete it this time around.

boringbertha · 11/04/2019 08:54

Hello can I join you all? Downloaded the NHS C25k app last night and went for my 1st run today (WK1R1).

I have been needing something like this for sooo long. Can't afford a personal trainer and hate the gym! I used to run about 10 years ago and loved feeling so fit and strong but have descended into a nearly 50 yr old blob. I am hoping like others have said that the increased regular exercise will spur me to eat better aswell.

The walk /run pattern was good although even this I found hard going towards the end but on the whole feeling encouraged and motivated.

MyGastIsFlabbered · 10/04/2019 19:46

I'm rubbish. I was going to do W1R2 today but I had my hair cut and am seeing the boyfriend tonight so didn't want to ruin it by getting vaguely hot and sweaty Blush. I will go tomorrow though.

BedraggledBlitz · 10/04/2019 18:38

Hi everyone! I've just started, and completed run 2 today. It was hard but I felt great afterwards.

I am 42 and edging towards overweight. Feeling pretty unhappy about my physical state and health. I've tried dieting but it's slow progress so an hoping this will help.

I'm most impressed by the mental health benefits. I felt stressed about work, had a lunchtime run, felt like my head had cleared when I returned to work. This is amazing for me cos I'm a terrible worrier!

My shins hurt, I wonder if I need new trainers?

Yourinacultcallyourdad · 10/04/2019 07:45

Can I also join the party late, currently on week 4 but may repeat week 3 depending on how my first attempt at 4 goes. I’ve started and failed the program many times so really want to get through it this time

CognitiveDissonance · 09/04/2019 21:26

Can I tip toe in and join you all please? I've attempted c25k before a few years ago but recently joined a running club and I'm fed up with being the half dead tortoise at the back of the pack while everyone else is running rings around me so I've downloaded the app again and completed W1R1 this morning. My app is actually c210k though so hopefully not too out of sync with everyone else!

Pardalis · 09/04/2019 20:49

W2R1 done! I actually believe that this is going to work now. Had a technical glitch so 1st run was 2 mins long. Ha ha
I really enjoyed it. I can feel that my stamina is building. Last week 60 seconds killed me - ha ha
I fear I'm going to get addicted. I really hope so

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