Would anyone like to start C25K in the New Year that needs some time to get your head together?

I think you'll surprise yourself and will be fine but just see how you go! Hope the move went well.

I don't think I'll run until Thursday and that'll be the app completed (hopefully)! Weather is not ideal.

@Happierwithouthim bracing myself! Will try an early morning run tomorrow 😀

new it won't but the first run might be tougher!

Hi everyone, I’m back 😊 still haven’t run though! The last week has been a packing/unpacking frenzy with our house move! Still got loads to do but I need to get back to my running. It’s been over a week since I last went out and I’ve got the ‘fear’ that my body will have forgotten what to do! I think I might drop back to 25min runs and see how that feels.

Sorry I had forgotten that kirin

Well done on your run!

I'm asthmatic. Sometimes I'm fine, sometimes I'm not. I've not worked out why sometimes I wheeze but it's all pretty much the same speed.

Kirin is running too fast causing lung burn? Would slowing the pace a little help?
I did W7R2 on Sat & found it fairly tough going but when I looked at my stats I'd covered more ground in the running time so that's probably why! I don't always love running while I'm doing it but I love the feeling of achievement afterwards.

Yesterday it looked like rain so bf & I didn't think we'd get a walk in, but we went and ended up walking almost 6 miles over different types of terrain.

Near me there's a 5k route but I'd need the dog on the lead for some of it, at the moment I'm going out and back because I don't have her on the lead for it, lead will bother me when running, in another few weeks I'll be doing that hopefully.

trying it's all challenging because we're progressing with every week, but you get through it and get it done. It really is a good programme.

freshstart well done!

That was roughly the same as me. I just decided to push through the last run and get to 5k, took 42 mins.
That was 2 weeks ago. Just done my 2nd 5k in 39 minutes.
I think it’s more mental at this point.

W9R2 done. I can manage 4km in 30 mins so I'm not going to manage 5km anytime soon but I'm happy to be one run away from the end.

I'll definitely stick with week 9 as motivation until it stops feeling so hard!

Well done. Keep going. Every week feels like a hurdle. In fact every run!

Well done all. I've completed W4. I peeked at W5 looks like 3 x 5-min runs, that will be a challenge, I found the 5 min runs quite tough. Hopefully will start W5 tomorrow.

I did a bit of cycling and cross trainer too after my last run and since, my front lower pelvis is really sore like when I had children over a decade ago! I may have overdone it. I'll stick to the run and arm exercises for a week I think.

Good luck for this week all, lighter nights are on the way and hopefully, the weather is picking up.

Checking in. I’m limping along doing about 1 run every 10 days 😬 but other exercise in between so fitness doesn’t tail off too badly. Just did w6 r2 which was ok. Hoping to do more frequent runs once the weather improves

W9R1 done. I managed an extra 3 minutes but I found that hard on my lungs. Just under 4.5km so I think it'll be close to 37mins for a 5km

Newbeliever I once moved next door but it wasn't a sale situation so didn't have the pressure you have. New & existing routes are options so!

I did W7R1 today in the 25 min run section on W6R3 I covered 2.03 miles average pace 12.15min miles & today 2.14miles average space 11.31min miles. It felt so much tougher but now an hour later I'm delighted I did it.

I'm thinking I might try parkrun in two weeks time, I'll be visiting my parents & there's one local to them.

Hi everyone, as I suspected, I’ve been so busy with packing my house up, running has slipped off the schedule! Got removals in tomorrow to do pre load and then moving day on Friday. I can’t see me getting out for a a few days, I’m exhausted, mentally and physically. Excited to try some new routes though, only moving a mile away but it’s the other side of the hill to where I usually run 😀 lots of lovely flat running territory! 🤣

@henlake7 I tried to get back into running a few years ago and felt the weight with every step promised myself I'd start again at 12st and I did & I'm fine now!

Yayyy! I’m doing my third one on Thursday 😊

Hey! me too😄

Tried a couple of years ago but was too big and my joints were not happy. Hoping second time is the charm!

Should have checked weather forecast before posting, no run for me this eve

Daffodill best of luck with it!
I'm starting W7 tonight, which is 25 mins of running which I did on Sunday as W6R3 also. I've finally bought a running belt for my phone as I tried to find my one from 7 years ago after 2 house moves and I couldn't, it'll show up now that I've bought another one no more carrying it!

Well done! First few weeks are the hardest in terms of keeping motivation up (in my experience).

Ooo this just popped up in active. I've just done the first two runs, Sat & Mon. Very encouraging to read all your comments!

I've had PT today and usually it's strength training but today it was running. Intervals and sprints. I've not been able to do sessions like that before so that's definitely progress.

Well done! I am sure there are lots of training plans to go from 5k - 10k. I keep seeing 'runna' mentioned (app).

I’ve ‘graduated’ done the first run of the next bit today. Does anybody know any similar plans for getting to 10k?