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Anyone fancy joining me start C25K?

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FisherThem · 27/03/2023 13:27

I'm 44. Fat from DD4, Covid, wfh etc etc. used to be fit, ran a (v slow) marathon at 30, currently get out of breath climbing the stairs. I need to do it.

Tried to do it 3 years ago but gave up when my knees complained.

Run 1 today!

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WarriorsComeOutToPlayay · 29/03/2023 20:15

I’m in. Did it a few years ago and lost a lot of tummy which I need to do again!

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FisherThem · 29/03/2023 20:09

lemondrizzles - you can still listen to your music, I do! I have it running to begin and the NHS app fades in and out so I can hear what to do. I couldn't run in silence

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FisherThem · 29/03/2023 20:08

Run two today, in the rain. Harder and a bit miserable, but worth it!

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LemonDrizzles · 29/03/2023 19:50

I plan to start next week. Just getting me emails down to a manageable state so I can go at lunch. I would love to listen to my own music but just know when to start stop walk run with an app.

NewMumNeedHelp · 29/03/2023 19:47

Second run didn’t go to plan. It was torrential rain, so I have pushed it back to tomorrow. Not a great start, but I would have been soaked in seconds. Did a ten min C section core workout I found on youtube instead.

Coffeaddict · 28/03/2023 14:38

I did my first run yesterday evening and was struggling. I hadn't realised how much my fitness had tanked.

Hope this thread keeps us all motivated

FrazzledFirefly · 27/03/2023 23:29

Hey all, I'd love to join. My ds10 and I started on the weekend. Done w1, r1 and r2 so far.

I'm v unfit, overweight, 40s, peri menopausal and failed last time I attempted c25k.

Really, really want to succeed this time.

MissAmyPond · 27/03/2023 23:24

I'm in OP, planning to do W1R2 on Wednesday morning as have got the DC places in breakfast club that day, although the school holidays are always tough in terms of finding any opportunity to shuffle along like an elderly tortoise run!

I actually completed C25K two years ago and could run the whole 5K at that point. Yippee!! Not any more, right back to square one...

NewMumNeedHelp · 27/03/2023 20:50

I actually downloaded the app last week and went for my first run this evening! Wasn’t as bad as expected. Be great to have some support to keep the motivation up.
Had DD 9 weeks ago and have 2 stone to shift… at 38, I’m not going to bounce back.
Planning on running Monday, Wednesday and Saturday each week. I figured if I have set days I am more likely to stick to it. I’m very much a put off until tomorrow kinda person when it comes to exercise.

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FisherThem · 27/03/2023 13:55

Just back!! It was v manageable, but goodness my calves tightened up afterwards! Made me feel old....

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Coffeaddict · 27/03/2023 13:54

Aiming to get out this evening once DP is home

When you planning your first one?

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FisherThem · 27/03/2023 13:52

coffeeaddict - great motivation! When are you planning your first run?

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FisherThem · 27/03/2023 13:52

Thanks callingelfrescue - good to have real life success stories!

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Coffeaddict · 27/03/2023 13:51

I just downloaded the app. Have put on weight from my 2 pregnancies that I need to lose.

Also just booked my wedding for end of next year so need to get my fat arse in gear.

CallingElfRescue · 27/03/2023 13:48

Just showing my support here. I felt like this at Christmas. I finished couch 2 5k yesterday having never run for a single minute in my life. I really enjoyed following the app. Good luck with it.