More Couch to 5k encouragement!

Well it was 30 degrees this morning when I went out but I managed w7r2. Only covered 2.78km /9.08 per km so ridiculously slow, but it was 25 minutes non stop. I did tell myself beforehand I would try and speed up at certain intervals but I just didn’t have it in me ,was glad I finished but miffed at the slowness. Well done to everyone who covers a decent distance...I am in awe of you 😃

W7R2 almost didn't happen this morning. Having decided my 'week' is Mon, Wed, Fri, I gave myself yesterday (Sun) off. This morning I lay in bed after the alarm had gone off thinking I'm too stiff, too tired, too old, too fat, it's too hot, etc, until I realised that this was the point at which I was likely to give up. So I gave myself a massive kick up the arse and got out there.

I have graduated from running in a fleece (covers my wobbly top half), to running in a sports jacket (does the same but is lighter), to wearing the jacket tied round my waist, to no jacket and an armband thing for my phone and door key.

The wobbly bits still wobble, but I care far less these days!

Well, last night I managed 28 minutes in 28 degrees! It was tough and slow, but I did it. Can’t wait for this heat to break!

One more 28 min run, then I’m on to the final week!

Two weeks of illness has meant no running. Started back on w2r3 yesterday and only managed half before walking back to the car.
Well done to all those graduating and progressing

@stargirl1701 - you’re officially a graduate! Llongyfarchiadau as we say in this kart of the world (congratulations 🎉)

Ds and I did week 9 run 1 today. Starve clocked it at 5.17kms - either today or our last run was wrong - we definitely ran further than last time! Anyway, I’m chuffed that we did it. Not sure when we’ll get the next one done with work and his plans getting in the way - probably Thursday now but we’ll get there eventually!

Well done @Sexnotgender

I really need to go for a run today, but it’s 31 here now! Usually I like to run first thing, but I may try an evening run tonight!

Thanks @UnaOfStormhold and @CeciledeVolanges for your motivational words and links. W5r3 conpleted this morning and the 20 minutes didn't seem like a chore at all. I put my music on and that distracted me. Keep going everyone! You're all fab x

I did W1R2 this morning and felt like I needed to congratulate myself

I’ve just done W7R3.

A gorgeous run along the River Coquet in Northumberland.

The first time I’ve ever gone for a run on holiday! In the past I’ve brought my trainers, but then thought, sod it.

This time, I couldn’t miss it. Does this mean I’m a real runner now?

Thanks everyone 💕💕

Did week 8 run 1 yesterday. A bit later than my normal time before work so it was a bit warmer than I’d like. But it was all right. Will be away for a few days from tomorrow so not sure what I’ll do with running but I’ll run tomorrow before we go.

Congratulations @Sexnotgender

Lord no @Horehound I didn’t run 5k😂 I took it easy as I’m struggling a little with early pregnancy so did 3.8k.

@UnaOfStormhold I missed your message sorry! Thank you for your wishes. And your W9 run sounds fabulous. According to the calendar I shall be running by the sea on week 9!

Some awesome achievements here - I love checking in to see how everyone’s getting on.

Ds and I did week 8 run 3 on Thursday. We managed 5.2km in total (walk-in and running combined). I don’t have the tech to separate it to see how far we’re running, it was about 499m further than week 8 run 2 though so that’s good and I think it show’s we’re getting a bit more confident about what we’re capable of.

Things here are a bit manic at the moment so I’m hoping we’ll get out this evening for our first week 9 run 😬

Yay!! Well done @Sexnotgender! Very impressed. Don't stop now though - keep at it if you can.

Well done @Sexnotgender! Did you run 5k? I am demoralised because I won't make 5k at the pace I run (7.5km/h) I'd need to run at 9 or something :( so it'll be more like 45mins for a 5k rather than their 35min

Congratulations sexnotgender, fantastic work particularly finishing in early pregnancy!

I bloody did it!! W9R3 done. So proud of myself. Thank you for all the encouragement on this thread you wonderful women ❤️

@CeciledeVolangesand @notaflyingmonkey thank you so much. Luckily dd’s MH does respond to exercise. I just think, like a lot of people, she’s found this pandemic tough. Such a big year has turned out nothing like they thought. My main priority is keeping her on the planet! Thank you for your support.

W9R1 done, and I had enough left at the end to carry on for my first 5k. Very very chuffed - having spent nearly 30 years swearing I hated running and just couldn't do it, who would have thought I would ever do anything like this! Lovely evening for it too - beautiful sunset over the estuary and a nice sea breeze to cool me down (I missed this when I looped back along the road at the end).

I just started yesterday. Looking forward running again tomorrow. I used to exercise fairly regularly before lockdown but only at the gym. I find it hard to motivate myself to workout at home or outside. Any attempt to just go for a run resulted in me only giving it a half hearted attempt. I hope this keeps me motivated. The voice on my app is Sarah Millican and she doesn't seem too judgmental lol

@StillDumDeDumming as with the poster above, I don't want to derail this thread, but DS(19) is bipolar, and we having been going through hell and back with him. The C25K is something that I am doing to get myself out of the intensity of the situation at home briefly, and recharge my batteries. I find the days I 'run' set my MH up for the day to feel more able to cope.