Couch to 5k

You're all doing great!

Bootcamp if anyone wants it

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5592099-do-you-hate-running-and-want-to-be-mercilessly-bullied-into-it-cods-couch-to-5k

Back from an amazing week in Soller. We hiked 108km over 6 consecutive days with lots of mountainous terrain, so maybe I can move straight on to week 4 after missing a week. My calves a a bit achy after all that, but it must have helped build up some strength. The biggest shock is that it's freezing here, and I've got to go back to work tomorrow morning!

Well, I've spoken to lots of people including my children who do running. And they said don't try and push it too far just consolidate what you've done and use it, almost the example, of a pyramid where you start with the basis and then improve when you feel ready.

Congratulations! What next?

I've just finished week 3, which feels like a major achievement.

I've just finished. Got really into it and I got a week ahead.
feel so pleased

@michealsmum1998, @gravitarsethanks so much for the encouragement and advice.

I managed week 3 run 1 OK after work and it was dark towards the end but that was OK. I just had to move to lit pavements rather than round the unlit nature reserve paths where I've been going or I wouldn't be able to see anything.

I actually ended up starting the second 90s run about a minute early by mistake as I got confused by when I was supposed to start, but still managed the rest of it OK.

So maybe I'm not as unfit as I thought. DH has been running for 30 years and does marathons so I always feel like I'm less fit than him! But he's being very encouraging and supportive. I don't want to do marathons, I just want to build some strength and stamina and find some exercise that's good to do outdoors, especially as it's too hot to exercise in the house in the summer.

As you will be keeping up with fitness just carry on when you get back have a lovely holiday.

With winter it doesn't matter when you go morning or evening it will be dark. I love the quiet of the morning but others like the evening but just do what works for you

@Netcam
also 56. Im about to start my last week. Also hates running. I love it now.
don't overthink the winter , I think.

Can I join you all, just finished week 2. I'm 56 and have never run before in my life (apart from cross country at school which I hated) but I'm finding it surprisingly OK so far, but the three minutes next week looks a bit daunting.

I've been going at the end of the day after work and that seems to suit me, I'm not very good first thing in the morning.

I'm not sure how I'm going to manage this when it gets darker and colder, I will either have to run after work in the dark, or get myself out of bed and try it in the morning before breakfast.

Or the other option is to see if I could do mid afternoon a couple of days a week if they don't mind since I work from home, and then stay on later. People take breaks for school runs so it might be OK. It's an international team so not everybody's work hours overlap.

Also, what do people do when they go on holiday? DH and I are going to Soller for a week and it doesn't look like there are good places to run there, plus I would prefer to focus on the hiking we are planning. Might it be a good idea to repeat the week I do before I go when I get back? I don't want to feel demoralised if I do the next week and then find it too difficult because I was away for a week. Any advice welcome please!

Ooh hi!
im about to finish couch to 5k. Got excited so I'm a week ahead. Have done the 5k already kind of by mistake.
what did you all do when you finished?

I got injured and lost my endurance over a six week enforced break. Now jeffing to avoid my achilles tendon flaring up again. I was very annoyed at first because I was on such a good streak before the injury, but I'm finding jeffing quite enjoyable and I'm faster in the minutes I run than when I run continuously, so perhaps it will increase my speed in the long run. I think I will do this until Christmas and then go back to continuous running.

Having completed C25K back in July I've been mainly couch due to the weather / holidays / life getting in the way!
Hoping to fit in a 2.5k on Friday and see how I get on...

Hi all I’ve not posted on here for a while. So I didn’t do any running at all for 3 months, tonight I did a run, thought I’d see if I could carry on where I left off on couch to 5k which was week 6 day 3.
Probably not my wisest idea but I managed to complete it, might complete today’s run a couple of times before moving on though

Well I didn't start week 3. I went on holiday for 10 days on the 22/6 full of good intentions that didn't materialise!

I've not been out since. I've thought about it every week but not actually DONE anything about it. I'm posting here for a bit of accountability to myself as I was good at posting my weekly progress here.

Wish me luck!

I’ve got a pair of Saucony running trainers which are really comfy. I got them before they have now become a fashion statement though, they are where I live anyway.
husband has had both saucony and brooks, he says both very comfortable and lightweight.

I haven’t run for about 6 weeks as it’s been summer hols and I hate running in the evening and husband gets up too early for work for me to go out before he does.
On tuesday I completed a really slow run, but I actually did 6k without stopping. Really pleased with myself after such a long break but my goodness my hips and thighs are still aching!

Look at Ron hill or Lulu lemon. Hope you recover soon from your knee injury.

Ugh. I’ve injured my knee. While I ice it I’m looking into new shoes and leggings. I’ll probably invest in a pair of Brooks shoes, but I have no idea what leggings to get. I’d like something sturdy and supportive, and no … ahem … camel toe. Any recommendations?

I am running for 35 minutes now but really slow, 4 km in 35 minutes.
really happy with the progress. Any tips how to increase my speed !

I’ve just completed W5 R3 - the 20 min jump up. Yikes it was hard. I think I stagger-stumbled my way through it, rather than ‘run’. And I now also have a sore knee. 😨

Oh my goodness @CoverLikelyZebra, I just came to write the same ! First run of week 7, 25 mins ran, but so slowly! Prob only 2km distance. Park run will take all morning at this rate. And yes, my cool down is faster!
But still, 25 mins is amazing progress, well done to us!

I'm in week 7 now and managing to do 25 minutes but very disheartened that my "running" speed is about the same speed as a brisk walk for someone with longer legs and stronger muscles. My next step once I have got up to 30 minutes will need to be to work on speed as 30 minutes will have me still doing less than 3km

Well done all!
I'm managing 5k three times per week. Averaging 28-30 mins. Summer hols though and not able to get out as much. I only did 4k this morning as hadn’t had any breakfast (usually have a banana hour before) so felt light headed. But better than nothing.

i do have a confession though…….i hate running! I really am jealous of those who are enjoying running. I started in January and thought I’d have changed my feelings by now but I just really don’t like it one bit. 🙈

Completed week 9 but was away last week, managed to run 20 minutes. Too hot for me to run as I cannot run early morning due to other commitments!

Me again! Run 2 of week 6. In the gym as cooler.
Slow, but doinging it!

That is great @Clarabellawilliamson !
I just started week 6- (week6!), and was glad to go back to 3 shorter runs- dud manage to run them a bit faster after my 20 min v slow'run'.
Feeling motivated, although still don't believe I've got more than 20mins in me, at this stage.
Thanks for all the encouragement everyone, enjoy your runs this week.