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Starting C25K

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Sleeepdeprived · 30/07/2023 23:21

I’ve attempted C25K before and never actually completed it so trying again. Hopefully by starting this thread it’ll give me some accountability!

I’ve bought some new trainers and just completed week 1 day 1. Anyone else thinking of starting C25K or have recently started?

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MistyTrains · 16/08/2023 09:29

Done another 8 mins x 2. How was it @dikwad ?

MistyTrains · 14/08/2023 06:25

@dikwad Exciting!

dikwad · 13/08/2023 19:22

MistyTrains · 13/08/2023 17:06

How's it going? I've just done 2 x 8mins. The next one is a big leap up of 20mins running! I think I'm going to do the 2 x 8mins run one more time before stepping up.

That's my next run too on Tuesday!

MistyTrains · 13/08/2023 19:22

Sounds good @Billybagpuss

Billybagpuss · 13/08/2023 17:16

I’ve started c25k more times than I care to remember. I completed it once in 2012 and could lollop for a full 40 minutes. I usually use the one that it sounds like all pp are using with a scary 20 minute run in week 5.

This time I’m doing it differently, I’m using garmin coach which alters the training plan compared to your progress. I’m also alternating between treadmill and outside. I’m think having the treadmill at home is making a difference and I think it will keep me going. With the garmin coach I can do 15 minutes on the treadmill (w4) outside there is some walking within the 15 minutes but it is working.

MistyTrains · 13/08/2023 17:06

How's it going? I've just done 2 x 8mins. The next one is a big leap up of 20mins running! I think I'm going to do the 2 x 8mins run one more time before stepping up.

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Sleeepdeprived · 04/08/2023 13:30

Funny you should say that @Earbuddy, I’ve been running far too fast and getting absolutely exhausted by the end. I’m finding it hard to slow down because I’m so full of energy at the beginning but then can barley move my legs at the end!

Day 2 went well thank you! I tracked it on my Fitbit so I’m excited to see how my stats change over time. I’m hoping to go out for run 3 this evening!

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Thunderorlightening · 04/08/2023 08:04

I've just finished week 5! It really works, I am not a runner, never have been but the c25k programme is working wonders. How was run 2 @Sleeepdeprived?

MistyTrains · 03/08/2023 12:28

V hard in first week. But that is totally normal. I've not been doing them consistently as also training in the gym. I went with my running club and did my 3m runs back to back which was a BAD IDEA as even at this level you need to build up. Not running til next week now as my quads hurt (also went to a spin class). Looking forward to next step up which 5m running. There is a week where it suddenly leaps up in length but that is a while off. My goal is to get to my local park run when I know I can run 5km :)

Earbuddy · 02/08/2023 15:49

I’ve just finished week 8 and am amazed how much I’m loving it. Totally committed to running now. But - I hurt myself and had to stop at w2d1 for a couple of weeks. Having never run in my 50+years of life I didn’t understand what sort of pace ‘slow’ was. I was/am fit but not a runner, and thought I was just jogging but it was still too fast for my body -knees and shins. So I would strongly advise you preemptively slow down. I’m still running faster than I should probably but not overdoing it too much and injuring myself anymore!

WeKnowFrogsGoShaLaLaLaLa · 01/08/2023 09:22

I started it a few weeks ago and I'm amazed at how quickly you can improve with it! I used to run but haven't in years after an accident and I'm really really enjoying it!

Cleotheclimber · 01/08/2023 08:55

Keep going!! I’m on week 7 however it has taken me about 10 weeks to get here as some weeks I only manage 1 run! I have a love hate relationship with running and until starting C25K hadn’t run at all for about 5 years.

once I have completed it I am going to join the local Park Run 🙂

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Sleeepdeprived · 01/08/2023 08:50

@MistyTrains well done! How are you finding it?

I’m embarrassingly sore after my first run but planning on going out for run 2 tonight.

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MistyTrains · 31/07/2023 20:42

I'm on week 4!