Starting couch to 5K tomorrow morning - anyone want to join?

W6R1 for me just now. Found it v hard, went out too fast I think. There was a man quote far ahead of me on the path who was smoking and very breath I took I had lungfuls of smoke so I sped up to go past him but it took a while so by 2.5 mins I was already knackered!
Still, completed it so that's great 😃
Well done on everyone's progress, hoping to join you on the 5 to 10Km threat at some point

Garmin Forerunner 55 is generally the entry level for running (the others are just glorified step counters without GPS). I have the Vivoactive 4s because it's my day to day watch.

Before that I had the Fitbit charge 2 HR. That didn't have GPS, but I've just looked at the current version (the 5) and that does come with GPS.

I don't think I'd get an Apple Watch, can't really justify the cost for something I'd only wear while running a few times a week. I have a regular jewellery analogue watch that I wear the rest of the time.

I'll check out Garmin etc, I don't want anything huge though as I've tiny wrists. The only Garmins I've seen were massive....

I use an Apple Watch and record through Apple fitness. I then import my run into Strava as I prefer their statistics. Why Apple still can’t calculate and save your fastest 5k really annoys me!

I’m about to buy an Apple Watch for this reason!

For those of you running with lots of tech: why not get a running watch (Fitbit, Garmin, etc) and sync everything? I use a Garmin so I simply start C25K on my phone (and music for when I choose to run to music). The 20-40 second intro is then enough to put my phone away and start my run on my watch when she says "let's go". My Garmin is linked to Strava, so there is no need to run that separately.

Once I complete the run I stop my watch, and once my phone and watch sync the rest happens automatically.

Saves a lot of faff!

Yes! it’s always a dilemma as I leave the house about what to start first 😂

Ooh I may try that @Spirini as I’m always so stiff.

I’ve set up a follow on thread if you fancy joining me in motivation to keep going here
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/exercise/4777059-moving-from-5k-to-10k-fancy-joining-me?utm_campaign=thread&utm_medium=share

@bailarbailar hills are bastards, I live at the top of a steep hill and always walk it in my cool-down. I can't imagine ever being able to run up it, maybe some day!

The aches and pains are annoying aren't they? I always have a twinge somewhere but running through them often seems to help.

@Winter645Mermaid I use a TENS to relax tight muscles, I find outside of the tops of my thighs and lower back is where I need it most. Might be helpful between massages?

@Winter645Mermaid I will join you when I graduate, I'm getting so close!
Did W7D1 this evening, 25 minutes without stopping. I really am amazed by the programme, to think that I couldn't even run for more then 90 seconds at the start, it's incredible.

I normally go out first thing in the morning but my kids are on their Easter holidays so I headed out after they were in bed instead. Running on a tummy full of beans, salsa, guacamole, cheese, rice and sour cream is not the most pleasant and I reckon it slowed me down a fair bit- my pace was the slowest yet at 7'49"/km.

Anyone else using a ridiculous amount of technology on their runs? Tonight I was using:
Spotify
C25K app
Strava for the run only
Myzone heart rate strap and app

😂

I did 6.5k at the weekend, was a little slower than usual but average pace was 7’16 so was quite pleased.

You've really sped up @Passportpondery!

Nice to see everyone still here!

I did week 5 run 2 on Sat 25th, went away on a business trip, got ill with a 24hr stomach bug. Despite that I felt fit today and decided to try run 3. After 5 mins I slowed down a bit, but by the time she gave me the 15 min call I felt great and sped up again. An old injury did crop up slightly, but if anything that's simply a reminder to buy a new insole.

So very pleased I managed to complete this run.

Thanks @AnnaBlush!
Just did the dreaded W5R3! Back started to ache at the end but felt fine otherwise!
Think the sun helped a lot!! Also managed to avoid the giant hill this time ha ha
Roll on W6
Keep going everyone!

That would be great!

I did 6.5k at the weekend, was a little slower than usual but average pace was 7’16 so was quite pleased.

Whoop I just did 6k at a nice steady 7min15 pace stoped for a couple of lunges & squats to release my sore legs but pleased I upped the distance this morning. I’m going to start another thread for those who fancy hoping over to continue post 5k running if you want to join me?

Great to hear aeveryones progress.
That’s amazing @Spirini I am sure you were so proud 22 minutes
@bailarbailar You did well even getti half wa .
Well done @Winter645Mermaid for completing

Hope you all had the runners high after!

if I get up early enough tomo morning I will go on run before work 🙈lol

@AnnaBlush i was certainly feeling the effects of the Hitt in my legs the next day 😆
Well done @Spirini and @Fiddledeedeeee its great when your head starts to believe Yah I Can Do This
@bailarbailar well done for tackling half the hill you can use that for hill sprints in a few weeks time 😄

It was a Parkrun Morning for me, another super strong headwind for half the course as it’s an out and back run, but I managed it in 35 mins. Was abit disappointed as I felt faster at the start but my leg was hurting then my foot started locking up and I didn’t feel comfortable at all. Got a sports massage booked Monday so she normally sorts me out as I go every 4-5wks to sort my hip joints out.

W5R2 for me today, delayed from yesterday. I should be doing R3 tomorrow but will take a break and hope to do it Monday instead.
Wasn't too bad but my first lot of 8mins I ran out of route and went a new way that ended up being a giant hill! It was v v steep so I turned around half way so that I didn't stop running.
Well done everyone who has completed R3 recently!!

W5R3 complete!
I chose a new and ridiculous route that was uphill pretty much all the way so I was slow for a lot of it but I didn’t stop for 20 mins.

I have a question for those further along… the app looks like I’m back to intervals for week 6 but my app coach Yasmin Evans said I won’t run for less than 20 mins again for the rest of the programme. Which is right?

feeling good anyway!

Sounds good @AnnaBlush I've been trying to do lunges and squats to protect my knees and back. Although i did too many lunges the other day and I'm very stiff now as a result. I didn't even do that many!

Once I warm up I'm fine though and I didn't let it stop me going out again today - W6D3 - 22 minute run and I did it! So proud of myself. There were two quite steep hills in there and I managed to get up them without stopping, I was so slow I was practically going backwards though 😂I walked for my warm up and cool down which gave me a pace of 8Kmph, I think I must be at 8.5 for the running part. Will strava the run part of the next one.

I'm thinking of going again tomorrow morning, that would be three in a row, not sure if it's wise but I find if I have too much of a break it's hard to get back into it again - next week will be tricky as my kids are off school.

Well done @Winter645Mermaid for HITT workout am sure you felt better for it!
I am trying to implement alternative exercises on rest days, so will maybe have a look.
Partly for my knees🙈 I know lunges are recommended but I remember refusing them even in teens and 20’s as they made my knees grind.

Today I repeated W5 R2 - my plan was to reduce the walking time in middle ( as jump from Run2 to Run 3 seems mad)
I only reduced it by 30seconds - but did extra time on both runs- so have ran 20 minutes in two parts so feel slightly more confident to try next Run

@UnoQueenie if you run with a phone you can use Strava free version to track runs. Or get a cheap second hand smart watch.

After yet another wet dog walk this morning I couldn’t face going back out for a run this morning so instead did a JoeWickes 20min hitt sess and another dog walk tonight. Plan to do Parkrun on Sat if it ever stops raining and being windy!

Great to keep reading everyone’s efforts. I had very tight schedule yesterday- but was proud I was able to prioritise myself and still went on run. It was W5 R2.
I think I will repeat it few times before I move onto 20 minute run

Did week 4 again today, no easier but recovery was slightly quicker and I was slightly faster I think. I might get a running app to track speed and distance, can anyone recommend one?