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Couch to 5k accountability

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FunIsland · 07/07/2024 08:58

I searched for another thread and couldn’t find one, so apologies if it’s a repeat.

I used to run 5k daily, then covid left me with the lungs of a 90 year old chain smoker. I’ve tried so many times to get back to it and doing too much means that I end up out of action with pretty much everything for weeks. I’m stuck in a cycle of either doing nothing or doing too much because I miss running so much that when I get started I just want to do a Forest Gump and keep going.

Does anyone want to join me for couch to 5k? I’m thinking that if I make myself accountable I’ll stick with it (both in terms of actually getting up and doing it but also not trying to leap ahead).

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MissAmyPond · 16/07/2024 00:20

I did C25K last year, did my first Parkrun, then promptly went on holiday and... just stopped running Blush as @FunIsland says, creating the habit is the hardest bit!

I really want to get back into it but, whilst I do a lot of walking, I realistically only have maybe one morning a week when I can go for a run - two if I'm lucky. My DC are still small and DC is a shift worker so it's tricky!

None to run sounds really useful, thanks @ADHDHDHDHD - and good luck for the marathon @LoudSnoringDog. That is so much beyond my capabilities, my mind is boggling!!

ADHDHDHDHD · 15/07/2024 22:48

beguilingeyes · 15/07/2024 21:54

What's ridiculous about it? The programme absolutely works.

If you have never run before it's far too difficult!

helpfulperson · 15/07/2024 22:13

beguilingeyes · 15/07/2024 21:54

What's ridiculous about it? The programme absolutely works.

It works if you can manage week 1, which many people can't. And very few people can do 5k in 30 mins at the end even if they can run 30mins. It really isn't couch to 5k, it's more 'really unfit to running for 30 mins' but that isn't as catchy.

beguilingeyes · 15/07/2024 21:54

What's ridiculous about it? The programme absolutely works.

NDerbys32 · 15/07/2024 18:23

Just done run 2 week 2 and enjoying it again. It's giving me something to stick to but it was just something that I'd considered.
Hopefully back at a parkrun somewhere in time, but not rushing it.

I've just seen 'none to run' and wasn't even aware it existed. Thanks for that info!

ADHDHDHDHD · 15/07/2024 17:47

Yes the C25k is just ridiculous. Really off putting. None to run is for non runners who need to build up fitness.

NDerbys32 · 15/07/2024 12:39

I'm a long lapsed runner and decided to start C25K two weeks ago. I'm lucky in that I've done a lot of running before, but it surprised me that there's no lead up to that first run, taking in some build up walking, before starting out on the run/ walk programme..

I hadn't checked into it all before, but is it just me? I do wonder if some might be put off that's all.

Good luck to everyone doing it. I'm hoping to get back to running 5k, and in time 10k, but at 60 I'm going easy to get there.

LoudSnoringDog · 15/07/2024 09:43

Just did week 4 day 1. Those x2 5 mins almost killed me.
It's humid too out there 😬

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FunIsland · 15/07/2024 05:43

Thighdentitycrisis · 15/07/2024 00:35

I did week7 run 2 last Saturday but it’s been more than a week now since I ran. Planning next run tomorrow and Wednesday then I’m away for the rest of the week.work and other commitments are making it harder at the moment but keep on trying

That sounds sensible, it’s hard when life gets in the way, I find that creating the habit is the hardest thing

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FunIsland · 15/07/2024 05:42

Mysterian · 15/07/2024 00:05

Thought I might go back one and repeat the last 2 runs. Otherwise it's a big step from 2 10 minute runs to a solid 25. Just feels too much at the moment.

Wow, that is a big jump!

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Thighdentitycrisis · 15/07/2024 00:35

I did week7 run 2 last Saturday but it’s been more than a week now since I ran. Planning next run tomorrow and Wednesday then I’m away for the rest of the week.work and other commitments are making it harder at the moment but keep on trying

Mysterian · 15/07/2024 00:05

Thought I might go back one and repeat the last 2 runs. Otherwise it's a big step from 2 10 minute runs to a solid 25. Just feels too much at the moment.

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FunIsland · 14/07/2024 23:38

@Mysterian it’s hard to have a challenging run, will you repeat it when you’re feeling a bit better?

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Mysterian · 14/07/2024 23:25

Week 6 run 2 finished. Wasn't fully fit and felt really bad at the end.

In some ways it feels like the end because it's all solid runs from now on.

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FunIsland · 14/07/2024 22:41

Fantastic to see so many people joining and being at different points of the programme. I’m going to do week 2 run 3 tomorrow. Really enjoying running on hills at the moment whereas usually I avoid them 🤣

London marathon is a brilliant goal, we will cheer you on!

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LoudSnoringDog · 14/07/2024 21:16

Can I join? I'm starting week 4 d1 tomorrow

I have a London marathon place for next April so have started couch to 5k to get back into running ( I've done two half marathons previously but the last one was in 2019)

helpfulperson · 14/07/2024 19:01

Completed w2 r3 today.

beguilingeyes · 14/07/2024 18:48

My journey has been sporadic because of work, but hopefully I'll get W3 R3 done tomorrow morning.

Stormyforcast · 14/07/2024 18:44

Yes pls.
I did 2 runs in week 1 and now life got mental.
I need accountability too to keep going

lavenderboux · 14/07/2024 18:34

Sorry to be a bit late to the party, but I'm in! Started my Couch to 5k today, week 1 run 1 done ✔️
Like you OP I also searched for a thread to take part in and hold myself accountable. So thank you for making this one!
I have recently been diagnosed with PCOS which, amongst other things, explains why my extra kgs are being so stubborn to shift. I eat healthily and get to the gym for weightlifting 2-3 times per week, but I'm hoping that incorporating a C25k run every other day or so each week will really help me both fitness-wise and weight-wise.

How's everyone getting on?

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FunIsland · 12/07/2024 22:33

I’ve never heard of that but I did see a Twitter post the other day warning people that there’s no couch in couch to 5k which made me laugh.

how’s everyone getting on?

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ADHDHDHDHD · 11/07/2024 23:22

I'm in!
I'm doing 'none to run' as the couch to 5k was too difficult and it put me off.

I really like N2R, it seems to build fitness. Nice voice of the chap and it syncs well wot my Apple Watch.

I got to week 5 last year then got a foot injury and I gave up. So I'm starting again this year, aim to be getting to week 12 before Oct half term holiday.

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FunIsland · 08/07/2024 21:19

Brilliant!

Even if we’re slow, we’re still out there moving because we’re fricking awesome!!

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helpfulperson · 08/07/2024 20:55

For a few years I did c to 5k every year although my 30 min run was always nearer 4k. But I never kept it up over the winter. So I'm now on W2 R1 tomorrow and hope to start parkrun's at the end of august.

ToddlerMumma · 08/07/2024 20:42

I'm in! I did week 1, run 3 yesterday. I'm v v v unfit!