Page 14 | Couch to 5k

FunMum2019 · 2025-09-29T22:55:13+00:00

Started this again today (have completed it a few times over the years!). Anyone else beginning it so we can cheer each other on?

MamaBanana12 · 19/10/2025 19:19

ew1990 · 19/10/2025 15:26

Oh gosh just done week 5 run 3 and it was not fun! I went a different route which didn't help, it was raining and so windy! I found it so hard but I did it,

Well done!!! You’ve done it now there’s no stopping you! I won’t lie since I did that I’ve just kept on going and found that I can do more distance wise !

MamaBanana12 · 19/10/2025 19:18

happygertie · 19/10/2025 18:42

Is anyone else doing Couch to 5k on a treadmill, I know it’s not ideal as it’s not as hard as learning to run outside, but I typically only have time to run post 8pm and don’t like being out in dark on my own, it’s not very well lit near to where I live. Just wondered if anyone has struggled to go from treadmill to outside ? I’m planning on getting through the programme then trying to get to 5k with the view of going park runs once I’m more confident, but feel like I’ll do 1k outside and realise I cannot do it without a treadmill.

Hey, I do a mixture . I currently run 4 times a week, I’d say I do 2/3 treadmill and 1 outside. Defo harder outside but doable. I’ve done a 5k recently on a treadmill. Ran today outside and did 4k - could have done more but I was with my 9yo daughter so she was flagging. But yeah totally doable; just watch your pace & plan a route. I live in a super hilly area so I need to plan that a bit so it doesn’t murder me🤣

happygertie · 19/10/2025 18:42

Is anyone else doing Couch to 5k on a treadmill, I know it’s not ideal as it’s not as hard as learning to run outside, but I typically only have time to run post 8pm and don’t like being out in dark on my own, it’s not very well lit near to where I live. Just wondered if anyone has struggled to go from treadmill to outside ? I’m planning on getting through the programme then trying to get to 5k with the view of going park runs once I’m more confident, but feel like I’ll do 1k outside and realise I cannot do it without a treadmill.

Riverz · 19/10/2025 17:22

mummabubs · 18/10/2025 10:56

Having a week off to physically recover is really important and won't affect your progress. 😊 I think the most important predictor of progress is that you're feeling motivated to get back into it when you're feeling well. (I've got an event in two weeks and have also had to take a break this week as I have COVID so I'm going to try and listen to my own reply here 🤣). Hope you feel better soon!

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Thanks. I attempted week 4 again but I stopped after the first run as I know I am not full health again yet and didn’t want to make myself unwell. I will try again on Tuesday.

ew1990 · 19/10/2025 15:26

Oh gosh just done week 5 run 3 and it was not fun! I went a different route which didn't help, it was raining and so windy! I found it so hard but I did it,

mummabubs · 18/10/2025 10:56

Riverz · 16/10/2025 10:12

I have been unwell and can’t carry on this week. I am itching to get back to it and worried about losing progress

Having a week off to physically recover is really important and won't affect your progress. 😊 I think the most important predictor of progress is that you're feeling motivated to get back into it when you're feeling well. (I've got an event in two weeks and have also had to take a break this week as I have COVID so I'm going to try and listen to my own reply here 🤣). Hope you feel better soon!

mummabubs · 18/10/2025 10:52

MamaBanana12 · 17/10/2025 14:02

I just ran my first 5k!! I kinda jumped passed week 6 run 1, and thought screw it. Took me like 45 mins but I did it without stopping. I’m so so proud of myself!!

Huge well done! That's a real achievement 😊

MamaBanana12 · 17/10/2025 23:49

Thanks all!! I know it’s silly but honestly I am just buzzing

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FunMum2019 · 17/10/2025 21:27

MamaBanana12 · 17/10/2025 14:02

I just ran my first 5k!! I kinda jumped passed week 6 run 1, and thought screw it. Took me like 45 mins but I did it without stopping. I’m so so proud of myself!!

Amazing work! Well done!

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BetterOffNow · 17/10/2025 14:23

MamaBanana12 · 17/10/2025 14:02

I just ran my first 5k!! I kinda jumped passed week 6 run 1, and thought screw it. Took me like 45 mins but I did it without stopping. I’m so so proud of myself!!

Yay!! Well done @MamaBanana12 😁

MamaBanana12 · 17/10/2025 14:02

I just ran my first 5k!! I kinda jumped passed week 6 run 1, and thought screw it. Took me like 45 mins but I did it without stopping. I’m so so proud of myself!!

ew1990 · 17/10/2025 07:37

MamaBanana12 · 16/10/2025 18:25

Well done!! Run 3 is 20 mins you got this!!

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Im not convinced I have but we shall see,tomorrow or sunday is running day

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FunMum2019 · 16/10/2025 19:58

Well done everyone! Just finished week 2, day 3! Looking forward to the 3 minute runs next week!!

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MamaBanana12 · 16/10/2025 18:25

ew1990 · 16/10/2025 18:17

Did week 5 run 2 today! I cant believe im a person who enjoys running 🤣

Well done!! Run 3 is 20 mins you got this!!

ew1990 · 16/10/2025 18:17

Did week 5 run 2 today! I cant believe im a person who enjoys running 🤣

Riverz · 16/10/2025 10:12

I have been unwell and can’t carry on this week. I am itching to get back to it and worried about losing progress

BetterOffNow · 16/10/2025 08:50

MamaBanana12 · 15/10/2025 22:43

Well I did it! In fact, I ran more than it said. I did 30 minutes without stopping. I can’t believe it.
5 weeks ago I couldn’t run 1 minute. I have the bug !!

Well done that's amazing!

I really didn't want to run yesterday, felt tired and achey, but I forced myself out and felt so much better afterwards. Wk 4 Run 2 done😊

MamaBanana12 · 15/10/2025 22:43

Well I did it! In fact, I ran more than it said. I did 30 minutes without stopping. I can’t believe it.
5 weeks ago I couldn’t run 1 minute. I have the bug !!

ew1990 · 15/10/2025 18:47

MamaBanana12 · 15/10/2025 16:44

I found it a lot easier than I thought. And then the second 8 minute run I just kept going ran through the cool down and then just thought il see how long! I couldn’t believe it to be honest.

I’m going to do wk5 run 3 tonight which is the 20 min run so I’m hoping I can do it again!

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Good luck!

MamaBanana12 · 15/10/2025 16:44

ew1990 · 15/10/2025 13:39

@MamaBanana12oh ive got week 5 run 2 tomorrow,
I too couldn't do the 60 seconds at the start and now I can do 5 minutes! Will see tomorrow if I manage 8!

@BetterOffNowwelcome!

I found it a lot easier than I thought. And then the second 8 minute run I just kept going ran through the cool down and then just thought il see how long! I couldn’t believe it to be honest.

I’m going to do wk5 run 3 tonight which is the 20 min run so I’m hoping I can do it again!

ew1990 · 15/10/2025 13:39

@MamaBanana12oh ive got week 5 run 2 tomorrow,
I too couldn't do the 60 seconds at the start and now I can do 5 minutes! Will see tomorrow if I manage 8!

@BetterOffNowwelcome!

BetterOffNow · 15/10/2025 11:14

Hi, can I join in?
I used to run 5k parkruns but stopped a couple of years back so am using C25K to get myself back to it. I'm doing wk4 run1 later, I only have time for 2 runs a week so it'll take me longer but I can feel the improvement already!
I listen to a 130bpm rock playlist on Spotify and have Sarah Millican keeping me going, I love her!

MamaBanana12 · 15/10/2025 11:08

im joining! I’m on week 5 run3. But last run I did a whole 20 mins without stopping to prove I could do it before the dreaded week 5 run 3😬 - I couldn’t even run 1 minute!!!

insane I am loving it

Jollyjoy · 15/10/2025 10:33

Well done! ‘Unstoppable’ is a fave for me when exercising, plus lots of 80s 90s kinda pop, pump up the jam, eye of the tiger

ew1990 · 14/10/2025 11:25

FunMum2019 · 14/10/2025 01:15

Made it! Tough one today. What are your go-to running songs??? Need more motivation

Well done!
My playlist is fleetwood mac, Billy ocean, Annie Lennox, quite a few 80s songs 🤣 i get a surge of energy when holding out for a hero comes on!

Week 5 run 1 for me today, this week every run is different, I was daydreaming today and zoned out which made it a bit easier