Couch to 5K- join us if you dare, running is highly addictive!!

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Another thread for us long termers and a new one for those just starting. Whatever stage you're at come and join us for lots of advice and moral support.

Old thread here

Eminemmerdale - that sounds very sad.

Dementedma - sorry you had such a crap run. Maybe Sunday will be better. Try not to put too much pressure on yourself.

I did W2R3 this morning. It was as hard as it was on Monday so I have decided to repeat week 2 next week. And I had Mapmyrun going as I was listening to Laura and Mapmyrun started talking which through me and I stopped one run early. Only a few seconds really though.

Quite a few of us on wk 2 then. I'm planning on running later but just want to sleep!

I'm finding going slower than slow helpful. Somewhere I read its not about speed at this stage but building endurance so slow is good! I'm probably going little more than walking!

W2d2 done today. Much easier than run 1 and I still can't believe I am running for 90 secs at a time. I do it on the treadmill and am dreading the tm breaking down. I don't have the confidence to run in my area.

Thanks gingerpinz....I am really pleased with my progress, particularly as I was nervous about a 25 min run. Looking forward to starting W7 on Sunday though...

Were you quite fit anyway Sarahandduck?

You must already have started Week 7 though if you have already done 25 mins...

Week one done! Wasn't at all breathless this time. Can't believe the difference between today and Monday!

Well done sarahandduck

Well done sneezy! I remember thinking that!

Wow! This is becoming a very busy little thread. It's great to see so many getting out there running.

Well, I've done a little cycling in the last few days and I'm going to test my knee a bit tomorrow - parkrun day! I'm running with DD so I'll be doing the 5k in around 40mins. Really don't know what is going on with my knee.

Happy (park)running everyone!

Thanks...I'm fit-ish. I do Kettlecise twice a week, boot camp and Pilates once a week., plus the running. No, my 25 mins was the last run of week 6.

Wow Sarah! That's tons! I'm impressed you can fit all that in :-)

Ah ok, we must be doing slightly different programmes then. Great stuff anyway, well done!

Completed W4 R3 yesterday morning...very tough, but took a slightly hillier route (I say Hillier, a minor incline for most of the way) and made such a difference. I think I'll stick to a flatter route for week 5.

I think I may have inspired my DH to have a go at this C25K. When I first started he was quite dismissive, but now he's been inspired by my determination to improve my fitness. He has such a sedentary job that apart from a few walks around the block does very little exercise.

I'm really starting to feel the effects from this extra fitness now too...I'm finding I'm having a lot more energy and my mood has definitely been far more positive. I find I'm looking forward to the next run, but also with a small amount of apprehension too! I'm also thinking about other exercise I can do on other days as the buzz it really quite addictive.

Sarah

that is nearly 5k in 25 mins!

You must be a natural..

Ok I've got the running shoes. It's raining. All set to do my first run tonight. < nervous>

Anyone else starting week one ?

Nae exciting! Sorry, I started last Saturday but honestly push through - you'll be amazed by what you can achieve.

Morning all! Bit soggy out there this morning, but w3r2 done. Also managed to startle a workman as I gallumped past him, gawd knows what I looked like, soaked through, beetroot faced

hello all, delurking for a bit to say i've finally got tofinish w6r3... took about 8weeks because illness interupted. i'm running really sloowwly but have decided it's the 'taking part'
that counts

i find it's easier to run in rain than in warm weather...

well done us for making it here!

Hi Showme , I agree, we all deserve a pat on the back.

at last w1r1 Two weeks later than hoped but DS still 10 weeks so not beating myself up. Feel great. Also know I must go mornings - just too knackered by tu.e got a toddler and baby into bed.
Nae you and I are starting together it seems. Have you started or finished W1? Have you run before? Why you doing it?
Me: ran before preg with DD so c 3 years ago, not much between them. want to have energy to enjoy being active with DS, tone up and it helps me mentally - almost like meditation.

Active with both DC .(esp as in 40s when had kids)

scarecrow, rather in awe of someone who runs 10 weeks after giving birth and has another already

babysocks that's exactly it, looking forward to it but that bit of apprehension too, will it be ok, will I do it etc.

nearly end of week 3 here, the first not nice weather I've had in Yorkshire since I started

babysocks that's exactly it, looking forward to it but that bit of apprehension too, will it be ok, will I do it etc.

nearly end of week 3 here, the first not nice weather I've had in Yorkshire since I started

So I managed to do the parkrun, quite a bit of pain. Ran at DD's pace - 37.14mins for her and I was a bit slower. It is so frustrating being over 10mins slower than by PB but that's injuries for you. I was pleased with my DD today, she enjoyed herself, which is what it's all about. DS struggled a bit today too, but still finished in under 27mins.

Weren't you run director today cinnamon? How did it go?