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

I don't mind the rain but I won't go in the dark.

Sticking around W5 and W6 at the moment. Alternating two 10 min runs with a 20 min run until I get my fitness up. Didn't manage the 25 min run at the end of W6. Worried about it getting dark and wet as autumn starts. Do people run in the rain or dark or just hibernate until spring?

Tentatively stepping in. Completed W2R3 this morning and found it ok which surprised me because I tried to do it on the treadmill in the gym on Friday and failed completely.

I’m not sure how far I’ll get - have lots of problems with my legs but am determined to at least give it a go. Have to get over my embarrassment at running in front of other people too.

Hi I’m a late one to this thread! I started C25K with the NHS podcast and have just finished week one. Ive never been a fan of sport but as I’m hitting my late thirties I know I have to start keeping fit. I must say I’m loving it, not so much at the time of doing it but after I feel so rejuvenated and mentally much clearer I never ever thought I’d enjoy running!!

Well my ankle has proved to be a right bugger. Did 20 mins today and it felt good. Will do it again then hopefully do 25 then 30 but don't want to get my hopes up. So sad when I was at 30 mins at the beginning i8f August. Ah well.

Can I join? I did week 4 run 3 today - about to get quite busy at work so might only manage 2 runs a week but just gonna plod on and repeat anything that's really horrific.

I did my first "proper" 5K run last night, 39mins 45 sec., and I did walk a bit during the run, but I made it.

Managed 30 mins tonight, very happy!
But I'm no where near 5k - did 3.5 k in 30 mins.

Hopefully starting week 3 tomorrow.

I'm on run 3! Hi everyone!

I’m up to 5k now but got a bit of a twinge in the back of my leg directly behind my knee. Right at the back of my leg though rather than in behind my knee cap.

Do I have another rest day or can I go out tonight do you think? Didn’t run yesterday. It’s a bit niggly rather than really painful but I don’t want to do more harm than good.

I did r1 and r2 in between, didnt just jump to r3

theneverendinglaundry is there a reason why you are going from W5R3 to W6R3?

Well after dreading w5 r3 i absolutely smashed it. Felt so bloody happy afterwards!! It's definitely a mental hurdle. Now I've done it once, I know I can do it again.

Am off to do w6 r3 tonight.

Can I join pls?

Did W2R1 today. Am determined to finish the programme as I always stop round about week 4.

Evening. Mind if I join? I want to start running, well jogging is probably closer to the mark, so I figured c25k is a good place to start. Book marking my place on here to encourage myself to get out and make a start.

Well done Sister and Candle. I'm going to try the 30 mins next time. I managed it once before I strained a tendon. Don't think I'm doing anything near 5K though. Will have to use Strava or something to find out.

Hi, I was on this thread doing the couch to 5k during may and june. Since complying the programme I have been keeping up with the running, including regular park runs. I did parkrun on Saturday in exactly 30 mins. I'm so pleased. I literally started from zero. No running experience, no running aptitude, I struggled with the first day doing 1 minute intervals. Just thought I'd post to say I'm cheering you on still, and if I can do it, anyone can!

It went quite well, all things considered. I took 39 minutes, so could've been better - and I was overtaken by a seven year old. I walked quite a bit during the run, but I didn't want to overexert myself.
But I was far from last, there were a few between me and the tail walker.

How did the park run go Sister? I did 25 mins solid yesterday with no complaints from my tendon. Think I'll try 30 mins solid next time (Tuesday probably as working tomorrow).

Will do my first Parkrun tomorrow morning and have signed up for a 5K sunset run in two weeks.
I listened to W9R3 again while running on Wednesday and it somehow motivated me more than just music, despite MJ not speaking too much. I ran further than during any other run (just over 4K) and ended up in Tesco buying a bottle of water as I'd forgotten mine at home.

I would just do the same one again.

Did w5 r2 tonight, had to really push myself towards the end of that 2nd 8 min run. But I did it!

Maybe do the same one again?

Help! I was meant to week6 run 1 this morning but pressed the run 2 button by accident. Do I need to go back and do run 1 next or carry on and miss it out completely!

I'm so haply this heatwave has broken. It's been a miserable few days of broken sleep, jetlag and sweaty morning attempts at running. I dialed back to week 5 and 6 level runs to cope, 20 and 25 mins, hoping to work back up to a comfortable 30 mins I cooler temps. Still haven't officially completed the programme via the app, so that's the next milestone for me.

Good luck to you! Keep on truckin' ;)