I’m starting couch to 5k tonight, anyone else?

Week 8 run 1 done this morning. Im now able to just keep running until I reach 5k which took me 37 minutes this morning. I do count the initial 5 minute warm up though. My plan is once I have completed the programme, I won’t start ‘the clock’ till after the 5 minute warm up walk, then I can actually build up to running the full 5k.
Heavy legs and arms after a day clearing the garden yesterday and some of the inclines were tough going. But I managed it!! Also managed to end my run at the local cafe, what a coincidence!!! 😂 Enjoyed my 5 minute walk back home with a large latte and an almond croissant! 🥐

You must have been flying.

Amazing, well done. I have also done w6r3 today!

I had to stop at 24 mins though as mis-timed my route and had to stop to cross a busy road. Will plan my route better next time.

I did 3.7km though which I was surprised at.

Thanks... I was surprised to see that recorded. I know that I do lean over. Which I suspect contributes to my injury tally. I will now have a school teacher voice mentally shouting "run up straight woman!" And I plod along.

It will have gyroscope inside, to tell if you are vertical or horizontal, so will be able to tell if your vertical axis is slightly off. Bit like an electronic spirit level.

Well done on your run!

And I am still uninjured....

I hope you are all still skipping along too. Don't let the grim weather put you off. We can do this....

Just back from W6R3.... I just ran 3.44km in 25 minutes. Not super fast but I did it. I am so proud of myself.

I am a little concerned that my watch knows I run leaning to the right. Just how does it measure that?

Hello @MyAgileHedgehog sounds like you're powering through the weeks!

Weather is absolutely awful here, torrential rain this evening but I went out anyway. My app which had been playing nicely decided to mutiny so I just did my usual route running as long as I could, walking a bit and running again. I figured something was better than nothing.

Amazing, well done!

Although I’m lucky enough not have gotten injured, I do think the sheer amount of motivation and willpower it takes to get up and do each of the runs (for me at least) should not be underestimated.

A bit of a lurker here. You have all been really inspiring. I used to run but I kept picking up injuries and would get disheartened when I went back and couldn't do as much as I used to be able to. Then excuses and life got in the way. Before seeing this thread in January it had been 4 years since my last run.... Except for the bus.

That is really reassuring.... I just did W5R3. I was really dreading it in case I got injured again. I am so proud of myself.... And appears my family are too. I have come home to a new running / fitness watch and top.

I do Pilates (just follow a YouTube class) the days I’m not running. I think I could definitely do it on my run days too, especially when I do an early morning run, but choose to alternate.

I have woken up this morning feeling like my whole body is done in though! Not achy, just tired.

This thread is really inspirational.
One question: is this programme your main exercise? I follow a Caroline Girvan weights programme, 5 sessions a week, but would like to see if I could do this too. I am pretty tired though, so not sure if adding running 3 or 4 times a week would be too much!

That's fab @EdinaTheConfessor well done!

The week 5 is the biggest jump. If you can tough out w5r3, you can absolutely do the 5k

Well done 👏🏻

I’m still here and in week 7 - 25 mins. I am with you - this programme definitely works. Keep going everyone!

Well done @EdinaTheConfessor ! 20 mins is amazing! I'm still here although a really busy week at work so I did w3d2 over the weekend and planning to go out tomorrow night for my next one. I'll report back

Not sure if anyone is still watching this thread or cares 😂 but I need to tell someone, I did it, w5r3. The big 20 mins! And I did it. I really surprised myself. I feel done in now but never in a million years thought I would be here.

To anyone just starting or thinking of starting, the program does work, just stick to it and trust in it.

I’m stupidly proud of myself and do really believe the 5k is achievable and to think only 6 weeks ago I could barely run for a minute!

Today I have done w5d2, 2 lots of 8 mins.

My next run is 20 mins none stop. How can that be?, how can it jump up that much??? I’m going to die 🤣

To be fair I’ve felt that way every time there has been an increase but this is a BIG jump!

Well done everyone!

Less than 3 years ago, I couldn't run for a minute.

Yesterday, I ran a half marathon non-stop in 2h 28m (my own PB).

C25K got me started - who knows where it will lead you!

I did 1k today 60 seconds walking then 60 seconds running. Its a start.

Hello @ForPinkDuck

Well done @TomCat24 10 mins is great.

W3d1 for me and 2.5 mins was long enough!

Can i join. My health was shot last year. Ive started yoga and swimming.

I just can’t imagine running for all that time. Mind you I said that about 3 minutes and 5 minutes.

It must really feel that the 5k is in sight for you now? Massive well done you should be proud.

First 10 mins was tough and then the last 2 - so for around 8 minutes I felt fine 😂

I always find the first half of a run hard - think it’s jus getting your muscles warm and moving and then had to push myself the last 2 but it was OK. With the 5 min walks either side managed about 4km in total.

Well done! How did you feel during the 20 mins?

I just did Week 5 run 3!!! 20 mins none stop. I really didn’t want to go. It’s freezing here and very windy but forced myself. Did not sit down after getting home from work - that’s the key!!!

very chuffed with myself! My daughter’s not overly impressed so am sharing with you guys instead! 🎉