Couch to 5K - Run 1 done...

W7R1 done. 25 mins didn't feel any better the second time around! But I finished. Kinda barely. This would be a lot easier without all the uphill! It's gotta get easier eventually, right?

Right, I’m starting w1r1 tonight. Wish me luck - I hate running, I look like phoebe from Friends. Think I’ll go down the disused railway that runs down the back of my house, minimise then chances of seeing anyone!

Just finished my W3R1 so a bit behind most people here but feeling good.
I see people talking about far they've run - what do you use? I don't want to invest in anything expensive as I'm not that into it but it would be interesting to know if can do 5k by the end of this!

@Baseline2815, it was actually ok. We know we can physically do it now, it's about the mental strength.
When Sarah Millican told me I had 5 minutes left and did I want to run faster I could've wept
I do miss the walking gap to fiddle with my playlist.

Wow BlahBlah how is week 7? I am going out for W7R1 after I finish work. I know I've already run 25mins, but that just means that I know how tough it was.

Well I started a peloton schedule ,going from being really unfit to running walking 4 minutes ...I’m dead ! I can’t move & I feel achey fluey & sick !
So I may do this couch to 5 km when I recover !

W2R2 done this morning. I wasn't feeling it today and I struggled a bit. I went on a different route rather than my usual loop round the lanes. Gong to get myself some new shoes on payday as my cheapie ones are not too comfy. W2R3 on Wednesday.

@BookShop the step up to 10k is actually pretty easy. I found after I hit 6k I was in a zone and I think it’s at this stage that your body begins to be more efficient in the way that it handles running.
Once you’ve got 5k under your belt making the move to 10k is not that bad.

Morning all.
Back from W7R1 with a very red face.
My last 5 minutes is up a steep hill so I'm thinking of changing my route a bit.
I can't quite believe that 5 weeks ago I was puffing when running for 3 mins.
We're all doing so well, this thread has been such a boost.

W6R2 yesterday did about 3.5k so pleased with that. Struggled at the end though as I had a week off. I'm really struggling to get motivated on work days. When I was off for 2 weeks at Easter I never skipped a run, I was loving it. Now back at work and by the time I can run at about 4pm I'm knackered and can't be arsed.
The op who asked about shoes, I bought a pair or Nike ones that are called 'runallday' or something like that! They are comfy and I've had no injuries or anything.

It’s so heartening to see so many of you joining in!!!
Like with everything, you’ll have good and bad running days, don’t sweat the small stuff. I started running as my marriage began to disintegrate, for some head space. It’s slightly addictive and very good for you :)
I never ran more than 3 times a week, apart from the odd occasions when I needed to go out more.
I never lost any weight either, I became leaner and stronger, but I was still a stone overweight. What helped was doing weights, it really increased my stamina, and decreased my weight.
I can’t recommend Pilates enough, you need to stretch to prevent injuries.
I started running with a Lidl pair of shoes 😂, they were just fine for a while.
I underpronate, look at your normal shoes and see where the sole is more worn out, it’ll give you an idea. I have very narrow heels, the best shoes for me are brooks ghost.
Most of all, go out and have fun. Running in the rain is THE BEST!!!

Nobody will think that!!

I am the palest person I know and today I went out in shorts. And without make up.

It felt weird but in s really good way. I've stopped giving a shit and I like it 🤭

Hi all. I’m starting this tomorrow but I’m going in at wk3 run 1 as I started it at the gym before lockdown. It’s taken me this long to get the courage to run in the street, I don’t want to look like a big fat lemon trying to run 😫 Thinking of bribing my 11 year old to come with me!!

Moita- it’s not causing any issue at the moment. I’ll keep an eye out for symptoms of shin splints. What would you recommend as a limit to running each day?

@Ceiba snap - W5R3 done and the 20 minutes was fine - started very slowly but had enough energy to go quite fast for the last 2 mins which felt great. Looks like rain for the next week or so, hope the desire to run stays with us!

Typo: worried not confused...

I’ve been running everyday but obviously won’t be able to continue this full time. For now though is it going to cause me any issues health wise? I don’t want to cause any damage to joints or muscles so I’m assuming that a 5k a day is fine, can anyone confirm/refute?
I'd be confused about doing repetitive exercise. Mixing it up is always a good idea. Also shin splints which can be very painful.

W2R2 done. Managed to pull my groin a bit before I even stepped out the house so hoping tomorrow's not too painful as the run itself felt great.

Another one joining in! Did C25K 4 years and completed a 5k for charity but stopped running when I was expecting my son and never got back into it.

Now is the perfect time as my DH is furloughed so he can watch the children.

I'm starting WK2 tomorrow. Found WK1 R1 a shock to the system but the other two I really enjoyed.

The hard bit is when my daughter has a bad night and I'm tired but hoping this thread will motivate me.

I’m braving the thread finally. I’ve been lurking but didn’t want to jinx my new habit. 😀

I’ve been doing the C25K for the last 22 days and am currently on W7D2. I went back to W1D1 this morning because my DH wanted to join me running so we started again from the beginning. I’m surprised by how easy it was. DH was huffing as we went but he hasn’t done any proper physical exercise for a while.

I’m actually liking the new habit. It’s exactly what I need right now to distract and focus my attention on something I can control. I haven’t been able to run in years and getting back into it has really made me feel positive again.

I’ve got a couple of questions:

1. What shoes do you recommend? I have wide feet and need something for woodland running. I tend to run over various terrain.
2. I’m afraid of the step up to 10k. Can you reassure me?!
3. I’ve been running everyday but obviously won’t be able to continue this full time. For now though is it going to cause me any issues health wise? I don’t want to cause any damage to joints or muscles so I’m assuming that a 5k a day is fine, can anyone confirm/refute?

Morning, gave myself an extra rest day before completing w4r3. Did it but found it the hardest of the three, my music conked out early in and couldn't get it back on again. I think that slowed me down and made it much more mentally challenging. So it was my slowest run overall of this week, but thanks to Strava I know I've done my fastest 1k.

Well done to all those starting out.