Starting Couch to 5k next week ( 17th May) and looking for company :)

W3R3. I think I'll go on to week 4 next week.

Actually, just had a look and that's a 5 minute run!

Maybe not...

MABS, I was too tired and hungover to go yesterday so am about to go now. It's got quite late though so the chances of me bumping into someone I know are quite high. Oh well. At least I am trying to change my lardy bod.

Will report back shortly

i have an arm thing for all my bits.will run today, am tired and hungover tho, so not expecting much!

lou - I've also seen them in the pound shop!

I detached on key and put it in my bra! It was fun trying to dig it out. might buy one of those arm band things for ipod from ebay. They are only a couple of quid.

I will go today!! Week 3, here I come .

It is a palaver with all the bits to juggle. I usually run when someone is here to watch dd2 but if I have to take keys I only take the front door key and thread it on to the earphones. I tuck this and my ipod in to the elastic of my trou and grasp my phone tightly in my hand. I'm a woss and wouldn't go anywhere without it - altho I have no idea what I would do if I really needed to use it to call for help!!!

Well done Loubajou. The first step is the hardest.
'Waves' at Fi. - how is week 6 going for you? I found day 1 harder tha. I expected, but managed day 2 ok this morning.

I feel,just as doubtful about running for 25 mins as I did last week, but roll on Saturday!

32f here too. another vote for shock absorbers!

Loujalou, I am also huge of bosom and I have a Shock Absorber level 4 bra. There is a tiny bit of movement but no bounce and it's very comfortable, even though it's tight. I am actually using my swimming ipod as it's smaller (about the size of a matchbox) and I just stuff it down my sports bra. There isn't much room with the boobs jostling for position in there but it's OK. Keys - I put mine in a plastic bag and hide them under a neighbour's bin. I have lots on the fob though, otherwise I'd just carry them.

Am off out now and then week 2 run3 in the am. Am quite looking forward to it, even though I am as slow as a snail!!

well done! loujalou i too had to get a major support sports bra and have this one it's doing the job fantastically and lucky as it was my only option due to huge J cup norks! I'm using my phone for playing my robert podcasts and have a nike armband that was meant for a normal ipod. It just about fits and has been comfy to wear. Luckily i don't need to take keys as i run in the evenings when DH is back to look after the dc's. If i do need to run & lock the place up n take my keys (like this weekend when DH is away with DS visiting his mum & i'm home with DD... who'll have to accompany me in her pram while i run my next 2 runs.. and will have to switch to days) I have a small zippy pocket for keys in the back of the waistband of my running capri thingys but will probably just bung them in the foot muff of the pram seeing as it's there!

I did it! Made my first move. Only problem is I am going to need some more sports bras.

Got through it ok but not sure if I will ever get to the end but we have all got to start somewhere.

PS newbie question - what do you do with keys and where do you all put your ipods?

Go Loujalou!

2nd run of week 3 today, didn't feel as good as Monday, but when I checked the timings seemed I went off a bit quicker, so maybe that accounts for it.

well done to you all. More hospital appts today, but i dis hour p/training first.

Things bit manic in RL sorry for not making it on here. well done everyone on your runs. I started wk6 last night and I too notice a difference in my body shape.. lower tummy and thighs esp. can't wait to see if my midrif loses it's wobblyness in time!
loujalou welcome don't worry if you find it hard.. i struggled running even 60seconds when i started 6wks ago. i'd not done any running since primary school!!!

Right - puts toes in the water. I am going to start it today. Help!!!

Hope everyone is having a good running week and still getting on well with there runs. I had a good run last night and am amazed by my progress each run. I'm starting to notice a difference in my body shape even if the the weight is very slow to come off.

Wk2 R2 completed. I do wonder if I'll ever be able to do more than 2 mins but I suppose that's th point of the programme isn't it?

MABS, you and your treadmill put me to shame. You are an inspiration.

Hello NAI, Wk 7, gosh, you are doing well. How long are the runs in week 7? Cannot believe that could be me by end of Sept. How are you feeling?

I noticed as I ran past shops today that I have a lot of unattractive wodge on my tummy, just below my bra. Nice. Do you think running will help get rid of that? I suspect it's the wine and crisps. Should I get rid of them? Or just run in the park where i can't see my reflection?!

Right, off for a shower then to sort car insurance. Have a good day everyone.

Hi all
Been a bit busy recently. Nice to hear that your knees are better Mrs Depp.
Planning for week 7 run 3 tomorrow.
Will report back tomorrow after I finish my week 7 runs.

two miles is great! i just off to my treadmill for another 20/25mins

aw sybil, I was really proud this morning imagining that I might have covered two miles ! I ran a fourth week two cos I'm a bit scared about moving on to week three... but did spot that you did it today nobiggy .

well done wohmum!!! It's so cool hearing how people progress through the programme / duration of running improves.

so glad your knee getting better Mrs Depp

sybilfaulty, nobiggy - it really works, doesn't it?! Well done on keeping with it. Don't get hung up on distance at this stage, just focus on the times you are running to build up your stamina, and you can worry about speeding it up later. The best advice I was given was to take it gently, then you won't end up with stitches and aches & pains and be put off taking it further.

Hiya Raffiiscool - I got bored with Robert and Helium Suz too (made it to week 9 but have had to ease off a little recently due to somewhat dodgy left knee). Now that you don't need someone telling you when to stop and start running you can download your own running mix. I found the track listing for a 5-CD set of running music and just downloaded the songs - I'll see if I can remember where I found it.

wohmum - yay! You did the big one! It's downhill from here (running-wise, I mean).

MABS you are truly a superwoman. Personal Trainers scare the s**t out of me.

Anyway, the good news here is that my knee is slooowly getting better. I've found that leaving three-day intervals between runs is enough to allow it to recover; went out this morning and did 20 minutes with only a slight ache afterwards, and it has gone now. Will try to fit in a run on Thursday morning if my head isn't too full of holiday planning.

did hour personal training ystdy, nearly died! then 20 min run today, will try for 25 mins tmro

Yes, I've dropped a size I'd say. You'll likely overtake me, I'm taking more than a week with each one, I like to b reasonably comfortable before moving on.

Distance-wise, I'm getting 1.8 miles with the warm-up/down. Not a great distance, or speed, but I'm trying to last the time, I'm expecting the rest to come with practice.

Nobiggy, I am a week behind you and did Wk2 R1 this am - am amazed I could run for 90s! 3 mins seems like a long time but that's next week for me! Wow! Have you noticed any difference in your shape or anything? I reckon I could talk for the first bit, but am too knackered for the 2nd bit.

I will use map my run to see how far I am going but at the moment I reckon it's not even 2 miles so a bit too depressing.

Am quietly looking forward to Wed am run. I haven't swum for a week now (pool closed etc etc) and am missing it but the running is helping. I do look like a big fatty pounding the streets, but at least I am out and about rather than at home eating crisps.

Have a good weeke everyone.