Couch to 5K - Run 1 done...

W3 R1 done! I didn't know how I was going to run 3 minutes, but somehow managed it. Have a nice Easter everyone :)

At the speed I’m going @Spanielsanddaughters I won’t hit 5k either. I’m using a treadmill & gradually increasing my speed. I actually find it easier going a tad quicker

After my positive start, I’ve fallen behind already(!). DH has been pulled into some super urgent government Covid stuff, so I’m stuck entirely with the kids and can’t really demand that he stops work for me to go for a jog! Hopeful I’ll manage half an hour for W1 R2 tomorrow afternoon, but took the children for a very long walk today in the double buggy so feeling like I got a workout, at least!

I did W4 R3 yesterday and looking forward to starting W5. 20 mins though...

25 minutes done today (was 3.5k in total) potentially just 3 more runs and I’ll be on 35 minutes!
It’s useful knowing not to necessarily expect to be running 5k at the end as it’s time based.

I don't know much about bluetooth headphones but I bought these ones for running after reading the reviews. They have a 20% off voucher at the moment too. I have been very pleased with them.

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W3R3 done, dreading week 4 but I'm determined.
I'm struggling with headphones too @resipsa. I've got posh Bose noise cancelling but they're not great for running.
Has anyone got recommendations for cheap, over ear blue tooth ones?

Thank you picklemewalnuts. I think I will repeat at least one of the runs and hope it gets better. I need to try to work out a route that gives me the hilly bits for the walking sections - of course the second half of the run is always much easier!

W3 R3✔️
Very proud of myself! I run on a treadmill & upped the running speed a little & actually found it easier. I got into a better rhythm. Shattered now.

@mama4321, I'm wondering the same. Think I might repeat week 3 before progressing.

Mama, the plan is to pause at your level until you feel ready for the next. If it's a struggle now, it will be more so next jump.

@MintToBee oh if you've got a previous injury, definitely rest! Id hazard a guess that's it's irritating it a little and need time to calm down? Might be worth reading up on the knee exercises to check what would be suitable for you, I'd normally say consult a physio if you have an injury but not sure you can right now!

I did W3R1 last night which wasn't too bad. I'm using the One You (Public Health England) app which I like. I have Michael Johnson as my coach but his voice often distorts. Does anyone else find this too?

I am really not a runner - I usually swim regularly but am trying with Couch 2 5k to keep my fitness up, and keep hoping I will find I like running too. I have done week 3 run 3 this morning. It was hard -( not least because there are hills whichever direction I leave the house in!). Anyway,
do you all find that by the 3rd run of each week that it has become easy? I am just wondering whether to repeat week 3 before moving on, or whether you all move on however hard you are finding it? Thanks.

Did week 2 run 3 today, yay! Which voice do people use on the NHS C25K app? I've been listening to Laura.

Week 5 Run 3 done! First 15 minutes were okay, struggled the last 5 though!

Proud we managed it though 🙌🏼

C25K has been a great help during lockdown, gives us routine, gets me out of bed and I've lost 5 lbs in 2.5 weeks!

Week 3 run 2 for me today. That second 3 minute run felt hard, I was running about the same speed that I walk.
But felt very buzzy when I got home.

Did W3 r8 today. I like the fact I can just listen to music and run, although the stop-start bits are still annoying. I am looking forward to W5.

I am also looking around for a fun 10k to do in a few months time, after lock-down. I feel relatively confident about getting to that level; anything more may require a running club!

@Passmeabrew Yep. I think resting for a few days is probably a good idea. It's a medial knee injury so I suspect MCL or plica irritation. I originally hurt it falling off a mountain path in October. I was non weight bearing for a week and it took a few months to recover properly. And definitely will look up clamshells!

@MintToBee if you've hurt your knee I'd recommend having a break and letting it rest. I tried C25K last summer, was running every other day and assumed my sore knee was just my body getting used to it so pushed through. Big mistake. I ended up in agony, could hardly walk and had to give up. It took a few weeks to heal. I've just started again in the new year, taken it easy and done two runs a week with other exercise and knee strengthening exercises in-between and the difference is amazing. Now I do still get the odd niggle but it really is a niggle and passes within a few hours. Listen to your body, maybe take two rest days between runs and look up clamshells. Game changer!

Can I join? Nice to read all your posts - sounds like everyone needs this with lockdown. I live rurally and am hoping I'll be able to run, sometimes with my 10yo, without seeing many other people...

I completed C25K in June last year just before I got pregnant. I had to stop running in the first trimester but have kept relatively active walking, so I'm going to be cocky and try and start up again from W4R1 - might attempt it and totally fail, but I'm 9 weeks postpartum now and hopeful I might be able to cope with the 5 min run section if I take it really slowly...🤞 We'll see!

@resipsa
It’s just called 5k runner.
It’s also only 8 weeks and gets you to 35minutes of running.