Couch to 5K - Run 1 done...

[resipsa]

I did my first 'run' today. Think I'm going to need help to go all the way to week 9 but determined to do it before I hit the big 50. Anyone else started this week? Fancy a support thread? Couldn't see an active recent one.

W2R2 for me today. I thought I was fit but struggled on the 3rd 90 second run.

W2 R3 ✔️
Very pleased with myself as 90 seconds running seemed impossible at the beginning

Just joining in here. Prior to kids I completed a 10k and half-marathon, so I know I am capable of doing long-distance runs: up until now, the problem has been time and energy!

I am on Week 2 of 9 and I am looking forward to the longer intervals.

Can I ask some advice from seasoned pros? I have downloaded the app and want to start but have been having a lot of problems with my knee, it can be very sore when bent/kneeling/up and down stairs etc. Do you think running will negatively affect it?

I keep meaning to see a doctor about it but now obviously that's not possible for the foreseeable future! Also I'm very overweight, although I have lost 60+kg in the last year after bariatric surgery, but I need to increase my exercise to keep up my weight loss. Not sure if my heft will make the knee really bad compared to someone a lot lighter than me?

@Addler honestly I think wait until your knee feels a bit better as running can be the worst thing for knees especially if one is over weight. I have mild arthritis in one of my knees from time to time and I worked really hard to minimise the flare-up before I began C25k. Also I lost a bit of weight as my BMI was almost in the obese category (now I am just 'overweight -yay!) which I don't think would have been great with my slightly dodgy knee. Sorry that's probably not what you wanted to hear, but I think knee health is too important to take chances. Sounds like your weight loss so far has been awesome. When lockdown is over, swimming would be a more kinder exercise on your knee.

I did W2 R1 today! The last 90 seconds was hard I have to say, but I pushed through it.

@CeibaTree That's what I thought! Thank you! I figured the added bulk on the joint wouldn't be good. I used to swim and got to the gym so struggling with something to keep me going now

No idea how I’m supposed to be running 3 minutes on Friday

Can I join? I’ve attempted before but not got far for various reasons (excuses!).
I’m up for work at 5:30 tomorrow so might get up 30 minutes early and run with the dog. Wish me luck!

Addler, very well done with the weight loss. If it doesn't aggravate your knee, I would just get in as much brisk walking as you can, wearing supportive, well cushioned shoes. I can't always run owing to asthma, but I keep my fitness levels up by walking and it's a lot easier on the joints.

I made the mistake of doing PE with Joe 2 hours after going out. Thighs ache now

I've finished W1 R3, phew! Do you guys wait for another actual week to start before moving on - I was going to start week 2 on Saturday rather than wait for Monday?

I think as long as you have a rest day and feel happy enough just go for it.
I skipped a couple runs and did some on consecutive days and all going fine.
Wk 5, r3 tomorrow or Saturday!

W1r2 done at 6am this morning. Felt exhausted going outside at that time. But fairly good now. Next one for me will be Sunday.

@Addler, take a look on YouTube for low-impact exercise workouts. Amazon also has yoga, pilates and Zumba classes on its Prime channel: you can do the dancing, but step out instead of jumping, to spare your joints.

Congratulations on your weight loss. :-)

Wk4 Run 1 completed today 🙌🏼

W4R2 done. Still hard 😬. Anyone else finding W4 hard? Saw a peacock while I was out 😆.

@TheABC Thank you, I didn't know Amazon prime had workouts!

@Addler, they are a well-kept secret!

Just search "fitness" or "yoga" or "exercise" - you get the idea.

I start week 3 today - wish me luck!

Wk 1 run 1 done on the trampette. Halfway through I started to get off for the walks, as my calves were killing me.

Let's see what the next day or three bring. 🙈

W3 R1 ✔️
I’m so proud of myself! Can’t believe I ran for 3 minutes!! It was HARD but I did it

@resipsa yes!
We are doing it without the day rest in between so far but week 4 has been tough so I'm not sure we can keep up this pace with week 5

Even though I miss not doing a run on my days off, my body thanks me for it! I applaud anyone who can do it daily!

W5R3 done today hard work but it was ok. Pleased I managed it!