Lockdown Lard? I need some support couch to 5k

I finally completed W3R3 (self inflicted ankle injury earlier in the week!)

I was finding it tougher than I thought. Running from home in the country lanes going up and down is definitely harder than the park where I'd done runs 1 & 2. I finished the cool down walk and decided I'd keep walking to make a loop home. Then got to a flattish bit and thought I'd do a bit more running - I only ran for 3 songs!! Not sure of the actual time (9-10 mins?!) but I genuinely can't believe it. I'm really unfit this time and have found my legs are really aching, although yoga has definitely been helping.

Looking forward to week 4 now - I can't believe I actually ran a little bit like a proper runner!

W3 run 3 done plus a run of 4 mins and then another of 5 mins afterwards. I think week 4 is going to be really tough.

We're all adding extra bits in!

I did W2R3 last night. I did the 6 x 1.5 minute runs and decided to do 3 minutes after that. Managed 4 minutes. Really struggled from the first running steps with a bad stitch though.

Feeling confident about W3R1. Have changed my monitoring from start of warmup to end of warmdown to start-end of running. Even so my heart rate is down 7BPM from the first run (which included warmup / warm down minutes!).

W3 Run 2 done. According to my fitbit which I don't think can be trusted, I was nearly 30s a km faster today than yesterday. The app did pause and I only realised when I thought the 90 second run was taking a rather long time to end.

Finished the run with a 4:30 min run. Hoping to get that to 5 mins so I'm mentally prepped for next week (plus I need to get home for work).

I wanted to do a bit more too but DD was on her scooter and starting to flag! Looking forward to the schools going back and having a run on my own!

I've just done W3R1 too. Surprised how short it was! The 3 minute runs were ok, but I did do it at the park rather than at home which is much more up and down.

Week 3, run 1 done. It wasn't too bad. I felt like I was going much slower though. As I was still quite far home, I added a 4 minute finish. I'm very conscious that it's 5 mins in week 4.

I'm starting yoga this week too.

So the plan will be:

Mon: run
Tue: yoga
Wed: rest
Thu: run
Fri: yoga
Sat: run
Sun: rest

I have my COVID jab coming up week after next. Hoping that won't put me off.

Glad I've found you - I completed week 2 on Friday, on to week 3 tomorrow.

I've done C25k twice before but finding it much tougher this time. I'm blaming moving to a more hilly area rather than my age and increased weight!!

Hoping to mix it up with some Les Mills dance and yoga once the kids are back in school.

I ran my first 5 k on Friday !
DSis and I started early January , and to begin with just wanted to be able to run for 5 mins , once we’d done that we felt more confident
She ran 5 k the week before me
I’d planned to run for 20 minutes , and once I got to that time is decided to keep going
It took me just over 34 minutes ( I’m 60 , DSis is 58 )
We’re both planning on doing the 5k distance once a week
We have treadmills , and use those at the moment but will run outside ( when we can find a nice flat route )
We’re both so proud of ourselves , and it’s a real confidence boost , I feel as if I can do anything now !

And if I can do it , anyone can , keep at it 👍

I started C25K and got about 4 weeks in then had to isolate. While isolating I started some Fiit classes (free with Sky) (entry level 25 mins each, really doable) and when I went back to running I found it sooo much easier.

Now doing either a run or a Fiit 25 min strength class every day.

My resting heart rate (Fitbit) has dropped by 10 BPM over the past month.

However, I do have to diet too to lose weight.

Did W2R2 yesterday. It was fine. R3 tomorrow and then on to W3. Interested to know how others found the progression.

Run 3 of week 2 done. That's the first time I've managed 3 runs since July!

Run 2 of week 2 done. My legs are aching due to doing some other exercise so it felt hard.

I am determined to finish c25k this time!

Hi all,
Would love to join. I’ve put on three stone in a year and need to get my bum into gear. Today I did Wk 2 run 3. Counting down every second going to try for week 3 not sure I will manage but will keep going until I can.

I've just started week 1 again for the fourth time, I'm not fit enough yet to move up to week 2. I thought running was meant to get easier the more you do it but I'm struggling. I feel like I'm wading through treacle I'm going so slowly!

Stick at it @kirinm. I really struggled on W2, and like you, I was counting down the seconds. Within just a few weeks, I was able to keep going for 20mins without stopping. I honestly didn't think that it would be even remotely possible, but the programme works. Have faith in it, and have faith in yourself.

I'm going out for my first 25min run later today, and I'm pretty confident that I'll be able to complete it. Very slowly, I should add, but even at the speed of a snail, it's miraculous to me that I can even think about running for that period.

Good luck!

I did the first run of week 2 today. I can't believe how unfit I have got. I was counting every second of the minute and a half run!

I did mine this morning, I've promised myself that if I get to week 5 I will treat myself to some new gym wear. My body isnt hurting too much yet but tomorrow could be interesting! Good luck on yours @IPeedInThePool

I'm going to be restarting C25K again (!) I think I may start from week 2 as I can still run a bit. I am so out of shape though. I'm too scared to get on the scales but I really want to change things.

I've also started doing an old skool favourite, 30 day shred. It is only 25 minutes and I really can't find an excuse why I shouldn't be doing it. Running is good but I think additional exercise is needed really. I used to run 5 x a week and do 2 personal training sessions a week. Things have really slipped!