Couch to 5k newbies - who's in??

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Just downloaded the app. First one 2m!

Hello, we are on week 3 here. I'm doing it with the DC age 12 and 8 who are much fitter than me. I haven't exercised for years and I'm obese so I'm already finding it very hard. But I will just repeat weeks if I feel it is getting too much for me and week 1 was hard when I started but now I'm on week 3 week one would probably be much more comfortable. I can already get up the stairs at home more quickly too.

@Fantasisa well done. I repeated runs in weeks three and four - think I did two extra for week 3 and 3 extra for week 4.

W2R1 done. Wow that first 90 seconds was hard! I'm listening to Jo Whiley who has everyone else picked?

I did w3r3 yesterday. My knees are still sore when I run but don’t seem to hurt any other time. So I’m hoping they get stronger and stop hurting. At least they’re not getting any worse

Sorry for the late reply, thanks to everyone on this thread who encouraged me when I said I was worried I wouldn't be able to complete it.

Finished week 2 yesterday and am really enjoying it now.

Just finished the "Couch to 5k" program! :) I did like the cheesy cheering audio right at the end of the final run's cool-down walk/outro. In the week 9 runs (30 minute continuous running portion only I ran 5.4, 5.7, 5.6 km in that order for runs 1-3).

@Howow 🎉🎉🎉 👏 👏

Thank you @MrsHerculePoirot :) How you getting on?

Good thanks - going tomorrow, possibly with kids in their scooters! Just trying to keep going and enjoying it for now - think I got too focused on trying to go faster/further before I was ready!!!

That’s great @Orangesandbananas. I’ve just done w4r1. It was haaard! Did it though and didn’t stop running so I’m pleased

Well done @twistyhair

I'm supposed to be doing that run with the DC tonight and I am dreading it. I found week 3 tough so I'd rather repeat it.

Is anyone else running with their DCs? How are they managing? Mine are MUCH fitter than me so are doing fine so far, I suspect the 8 year old might lose interest soon.

Well done @TwistyHair and big congrats to @Howow

Thanks a lot @Orangesandbananas :) wishing you well for your progress.

That’s great @Howow. I can’t quite imagine being able to run that far. My total distance today was just over 4K but that’s including the walks at beginning and end.

I’m not doing it with kids. Mine are only 4 and 2 so too young. It’s my bit of time to myself

Starting again!! Week 3 of couch to 10K. I had gotten to 10K with my running group in Feb. And seem to have lost all my fitness.

Wish me luck!!

Can't be bothered to run today. Can anyone find my motivation for me?

Hope you managed @Cherrypi. I've done my W2R2 I wasn't able to start until Tuesday and my knee was sore so r3 on Saturday instead of Friday.
Managing fine so far and certainly feel good afterwards.
Good luck @Notcoolmum I'm sure you'll be back to it in no time.

Can I join you? I did week one run one a few days ago and then kind of did the second one yesterday but I had my children with me on their bike/scooter so had to keep stopping and went a different route for the smooth pavement for them. I’m actually classing it as week one day one today as I downloaded a different app (the one that most people on here seem to have mentioned!) Just wondered if anyone can tell me how far/fast they go right at the beginning? Wondering how awfully slow I am...! Also I have the C25K app going and a mapping app and a podcast (though I think I’ll change that to music) I’d like to see the running intervals on my Apple Watch so I can be aware of how long is left but that means a different app unless anyone knows of a C25K app that does that for free ?! Thanks.

I go quite slow. It would probably be a fast walk but I jog it. The last time I tried a ran too fast and didn't stick at it. I think I start slow and work on your time once running properly. Good luck.

Bit of a weird question, but I can already run 5k. In fact, I did a couple of 10ks last year.

But I am absolutely TERRIBLE at running outside. Even a short run around the block has me puffing and sick of it, whereas I can happily plough away on the treadmill.

Would C25K help me run outside, do you reckon? I'd like to get able to run outdoors with the gym shut!

Hi, can I join you?
I completed run 1 of wk 5 on Wednesday and will try run2 tomorrow. This is where the time suddenly seems to shoot up so I need all the support I can get.
I started the program because
1 my gym closed because of lockdown
2 I have just been diagnosed as pre-diabetic so need to keep exercising

1. I am podgy around the middle so need to stay on top of it!

I've just completed W2, R1 and I found it SO hard! I absolutely despise running and never do it if I can help it, but I really want to improve my stamina and fitness so I'm pushing myself to complete this!
Also, where I live is so hilly, it makes it so much harder and makes me feel so slow!
Does this ever get easier?!

So I’m just back from my official w1r2 now. I ran all the runs and though I didn’t find them easy at all (especially the last two) I did them. I felt so proud of myself, but annoying when they helpfully point out that it only actually equals 8 minutes of running! I did about 3k in the time does that sound ok? I “run” through a woody bit which is quite hilly (well it feels it!) but it’s nice that I don’t feel too open and it’s cooler. It’s a lot harder in the runs in the sun.

Can I ask what you use to track your distance for your runs please? My phone apps (Strava and a Polar beat) both show the same high distance whilst my polar watch always shows at least 0.5km less every time.
@MrsHerculePoirot @Jfw82