The new couch to 5k thread......

I did it, 20 mins without stopping!!!
And it wasn't that bad, considering it nearly killed me 2 weeks ago
Finally completed W5, it's only taken 3 weeks

Roll on W6

Hello

I definitely think the plan works - I started it in April and can now "happily" run for 30 min and am getting faster. I think it should get used in schools for people turned off running by having to do horrible cross country runs where the fast people always go fast and everyone else goes slowly and gets shouted at by the PE teachers (or was that just me?)

Went for another run today - not such a nice run as Saturday but still OK. Along by the canal again. Am thinking of doing 5k in October rather than the 10k (it's the same event, you just go round once or twice) as I enjoy going that far and not sure I have enough time to actually be able to confidently go 10k.

Hello

I definitely think the plan works - I started it in April and can now "happily" run for 30 min and am getting faster. I think it should get used in schools for people turned off running by having to do horrible cross country runs where the fast people always go fast and everyone else goes slowly and gets shouted at by the PE teachers (or was that just me?)

Went for another run today - not such a nice run as Saturday but still OK. Along by the canal again. Am thinking of doing 5k in October rather than the 10k (it's the same event, you just go round once or twice) as I enjoy going that far and not sure I have enough time to actually be able to confidently go 10k.

Thanks for your replies. I did the first run last night and carried my stopwatch. It worked ok for me and I managed it all! Am pleased.

Heelo Crunchies - the plan works - my friend does it with just aid of watch rawbb listening just makes it so much easier but the principle works without the fancy equipment........

Anyway it has been 17 days since my last run - i wont get out now till Saturday night. My toddler has some croupe thing going on and my dh is away till late Thurs and ermmmm my toe nail polish is a bit scuffed and the dog (i dont actually have a dog) ate my trainers........ you get the picture . Its a bit warm though for running.

Will defo run on Sat honest or yes bum kicking is allowed.

Hello crunchies. The plan definitely works as I am sure everybody will tell you. Most of us struggled to run for 90 secs at the beginning and can now run much longer.

In the beginning before I had my i pod, I used my mobile, as it had a stopwatch feature on it.

Good luck

..Hello..

I want to start this but haven't the nonce to be downloading stuff etc. I've printed off the schedule..is there anyone here who just times themselves and if so, do you literally just run with a stopwatch?

There's a 5km fun run in October which I'm thinking of entering. I'm reasonably fit (play netball to a decent standard although I'm only a GS ) - but I'd be interested to know if this plan works? It looks good...but personal opinion/recommendation is better.

If you get a sensor and receiver thing fir the nano (I got the Nike + iPod kit from amazon) then it all works. Don't know if you can get a receiver on its own - you can get a sensor on its own to use with an iPod touch.

Have found my iPod to computer wire so will upload my runs later

How do you sync your chip with your nano ?? I have the sportband but can't link it to the nano. I have to listen to rawb, would be nice ti listen to my own music.

I did a run and it was really good

was determined to go a bit faster and managed it

did nearly 3 miles in 30 min (I think 2.89) and at the end Lance Armstrong appeared congratulating me on my fastest mile so far .

Kept runnnv past dog walkers.

Hello. I would like to run about 4 times a week but only managing about twice a week if I am lucky. Need children to ve back at school and pre-school. May do a run in a bit - need to start putting children to bed really.

Tryingtocookacurry, that is so rough, taking the dog back . We gave our dog to some friends of ours when we left for Aus and are coming back to the Uk in Feb and would never dream of taking him back .

Anyhow, my trainer at the gym is away fro 10 days now so I will endevour to run 4 times. Have scrapped the 5k in Sept and aim to do an 8k in mid Oct instead. Should be plenty of time to get ready for that

It is very quiet at the moment, I hope everybody is well .

Lullybye, I never stuck to the three runs a week and always tried to do at least 4! However, sometimes, when I had run the day before and I got up to go for a run, I could feel my body saying, not today! So didn't!

Hello all,

Well done, everyone!

I have had a break from running as I finally got the dog I have so longed for, and felt that 3 mile runs for him was too much, so cut it down/stopped.

He has gone back now as the people who gave him to me popped round to visit and decided as he looked so chilled, happy and contented, they wanted him back.

So, after crying for a couple of days, I have decided I will get back on with the running tomorrow. I bet I can't do it!

Is everybody still sticking to the 3 runs a week or daring to do more, as getting a little addicted now

Oh well done everyone! that 20 minute run is such a turning point, isn't it!

I have been at my mums...where there are no hills so I went for 3 2 mile runs, which all went great, I did stop for a 30 second walk in the middle of them all as it was along shingle at the top of the beach and I didn't fancy breaking my ankle, but the runs went great.
I just wish I could speed up, I am stuck at 12.5 min miles and don't know how to speed up, I try going faster but then I can't keep it up. Oh well, out again tomorrow!

w6r3 done !!!!!!! 25 mins. Can't believe I did it. Marathon next week .

Legs are a little achey now, just had a nice hot bath and with a good stretch I should be ok, fingers crossed.

Idris, you have cracked it now. Nike sportband is fab, I love it !!

Am away again. Did a 30 min run earlier on this evening which was nice - through fields and by a canal. Then went past a pub with lots of motorbikes and their riders. Was about the same pace as Sunday and wasn't worn out at the end so think I could try going quicker.

Hoorah indeed for the 20 minute runners (and those who are way beyond).

Hoping I've got my running mojo back after a bad couple of weeks, did W5 R2 tonight and think I found a rhythm, not certain as don't think this has happened before but it almost felt comfortable, will see if I can join the 20 minute club on friday, am feeling positive.
Going more slowly seems to be the answer, bit that it's taken me 2 weeks to discover this revelation but never mind. Sadly my 'running' is barely faster than my brisk walk but I keep telling myself that it's time I'm working on at the moment and I can deal with speed when I get to 5k.

Nappy, Jack, Canella, you still out there running? You're all very quiet, any arse kicking required?

Hello

Yay for all the 20 min runs

went away for the weekend and did a 4.04 mile run in 40 something minutes it involved some hills which I did have to walk up as my legs would have fallen off otherwise. At the end my Nike plus thing said you have finshed and then paula Radcliffe appeared and said well done on your longest run so far. I found it funny

think I need proper socks - have been running in trainer sock things bur started getting a blister yesterday. My flat feet probably don't help.

Am away again on wednesday for about a week to my mum and dad's house (they will be away lol) and will do more running then

Well done Zen. I decided to skip up to w6 and I felt that after each run period, I then found it hard to get going again. Maybe it is easier just to keep running and not have that build up, slow down.
I find that the 3rd minute for me is really hard, but once I have got over that then I find it much easier. My breathing settles down and I start to enjoy it.

I have just bought one of the nike gadget things, so wwill try that out tomorrow

Ahem...

I'd like to thank all the MNers who helped me get this far and of course Rawb for providing the music and inspiration to run. Without you all, I never could have achieved the 20 minute run I did last night

But I did it

Am quite proud of myself

Seriously though, I can't believe that 5 weeks ago, I was doing 1 minute runs and was knackered by the end of the sixth. And now, 20 minutes!! Feel confident I can get to 30 mins But I was soooo slow! I was averaging a 13.45 minute mile! So quite a lot of work to do to be able to do 5k in 30 minutes..... eeek

So....I am back after a break due to starting back at work work/nursery/sickness/holiday...you get the picture! I went back to week 4 to get going again and finished week 5 tonight - 20 minutes non-stop, whooo!! I was pretty happy when it was done though. Now I am just waiting for my very red face to fade. Am enrolling for a 5k in September to give myself some motivation to be more regular and DH has given me the incentive of a day "off" as well if I do it!

I do need some new running shoes though - anyone have Nike plus ones?

berrocca is a fizzy tablet that you put in water. It contains vit c and b vitamis, no caffiens or sugar, but is supposed to give you energy. I think it works but try it. I am due to run again on Sun, so will prob only be able to do 30 secs then ! I think that the way it goes.
Surprisingly no aching anything today, but did stretch well after in fear of not being able to walk !!