Couch to 5K - Run 1 done...

The 20min run is doable, as a previous c25k poster said, ‘if you can run 8mins, you can run 20’. I think the logic is to show you that the leaps are possible and it’s a bit of a test, a challenge. Pace yourself, put something distracting on your headphones and you can do 20 mins.

However, I’m using a different app and my 5/3 run is

5min Warm up
8min run
5min walk
8min run
5min Cool down

@TheFlis12345, I've attached a screenshot

Thanks that sounds much better! I was wondering how I was meant to go from two 8 mins runs to one 20 min run!!! Will look for the original app

That sounds like an error! I have the original C25K app and and at the end of week 5 it is:

5 Walk
8 Run
5 walk
8 run
5 walk

Week 6 starts:

5 walk
10 run
5 walk
10 run
5 walk

The nhs has a 20 minute run at the end of week 5, I looked ahead and now dreading it. But it's only the length of 5 good songs so I just need to think of it that way. And source the 5 songs.

Sorry if this has already been asked but my next run is w5r3 which is a 20 min run... But then w6r1 goes back to run 5, walk, run 8, walk, run 5? Is this the same for others or is this a glitch?! Seems weird going from running 20 mins solid to splitting it up again? I'm using the BBC app

@missorms Which app are you using? I don’t have a 20 minute run in week 5, it’s not until week 7 (though that’s still too close for my liking!!).

Week 5 in the bag.

Another good one. I’ve done this programme several time before and I’ve had bad runs, none so far. I think doing on the treadmill is making the difference in that respect, it’s definitely physically easier on the treadmill. Excited to start week 6. I’m starting to notice physical changes. I’m starting to look a little more toned on my thighs and my bum is looking a bit more lifted. I’ve added Pilates into my routine on rest days to strengthen and cross train.

Just finished W5R1 and although it felt really good, I can’t get the thoughts of the 20 minute run at the end of the week out of my mind. Not sure I’m going to cope!!

Found it so much easier today with the cooler weather and didn’t come home like a complete beetroot either thank goodness.

Can I join please? I did C25K 8 years ago and it was a revelation! I had tried to run before but struggled, the timed walk - run - walk of the C2 app really worked for me. After 5 months I ran a half marathon with relative ease but for various reasons gave up running at that point. Now, at 40, starting again has been a lot tougher but I am now on week 5 run 3 and I can feel the fitness coming back!

Wk4 is a big jump Division.

I am due to do Wk4r3 tomorrow, but have a demon of a blister. I never knew they could be so sore.

I attempted W4R1 today but failed. I wasn't feeling it when I went out. One of the DC had pinched my only hair band so I improvised with a crocodile clip which kept sliding out so I was trying to adjust that while on the move. My calves were killing me and then about halfway round my knee started playing up. Going to try again on Wednesday. Up until now I've been enjoying the plan but fell out of love with running today.

@titsbumfannythelot well done on your run today.

@HGC2 well done on 20 minutes, it's a great feeling

Well done HGC2! I’m starting Wk 5 tomorrow with some fear(!)

I was too, when I started it I was very much breaking it into little chunks and gave myself permission to stop if I needed to, bet you will be fine x

And well done Owl, doing the first was the hardest for me, it took about two weeks to get out after I'd decided to try this!

Congratulations HGC2! I am so daunted by the thought of that one coming up later this week.

Late to the party (as always) but I've done run 1 today. It was OK!

@HGC2 WELL DONE!
That’s the best feeling, be super proud!

I am so very surprised to say that I managed w5r3 - a 20 minute run! Not for a second did I ever think that would be possible when 60 seconds nearly killed me in w1
! Keep going everyone!!!

I don't think you sounded smug at all, you should be pleased with all of those things!

I've just completed week 5 run 1, feeling quite pleased myself.

Welcome @Hoolahoophop @Fefifoefum

@Baseline2815 well done on running 30 minutes. It's a shame about Strava as when it works it's very motivational.

Just reread my last post and can't believe how smug I sound, sorry for that but I was really pumped after that run. I passed DH and dc on that run and he said I looked like a proper runner rather than a sweaty, beetroot, panting mess.

@Hoolahoophop just like me! DC1 born summer 2014, and I’ve not managed to get back into the fitness groove since. I’ve never been a runner though!

W9R2 done. I felt rotten before I set out this morning, went anyway, and the run was just fine. I tried to put Strava on to see how far I ran, but it didn't log any of my running in the park (which is 2/3 of it!). I give up.

This run is where I realised that I am not one run away from the finish line. I have to keep this up, at least 3x/week, from here on out. This programme got me to the start line.

I would sign up for a 5k charity race but that ain't happening now.

Gonna need to stay motivated!

Hi all can I join. Just home from week 4 run 1 and it was better than I expected. I used to run 20 mins a day pre babies. Couch to 5k is my first attempt to get back to in after 6 years.