Couch to 5k Run 1 done....the jogging continues!

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Hello ladies I'm joining too!
On my second run of week 1 this week. I have done it before after my first wee one but I stopped and then at the beginning of lockdown the weight has piled on. I've sold most of my clothes (I work in fashion) so this means when I replace them I want them to be a size or two smaller!
It's so inspiring seeing how everybody has done so well with it, it means I know I can get fit again.
I've also been squatting 20kg every other day because I have to get some of this fat shifted
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Hi @Bw3344.

I’m just about to start my final week (week 8 on my app). It is really hot here and I don’t really fancy it but I need to get it done today and now is the perfect time. I’m hoping the fact that it’s the last week will motivate me and push me through.

8/1 done.

Horrible, horrible, horrible start (too hot, achy, sicky, a bit lightheaded) but then felt great about halfway in. That seems to be my pattern now.

@JonHamm do you normally run in the evening?

What matters is that you did it. You persevered no matter how hard it got.. and that shows how much you and we have all progressed since Week 1

@JonHammIsMyJamm I'm the same, it takes me a while to get into the rhythm. I'm quite glad I'm at the end of the interval running and just getting into longer runs (which I never never thought I would say!!).

@TryingToBeBold, I finished at about 6:30pm. I don’t really have a set time. I do prefer to run earlier but it isn’t always possible .

I’m out of the interval stage too, @rarathenoisylioness. Towards the end of the interval sessions I found I was getting frustrated at breaking my rhythm for a walk break just as I’d got into it.

@rarathenoisylioness intervals are hard after non stop running! Crazy how we can say that!

@Jon it's so strange.. I want to try earlier. Later. But I become so paranoid I'll fail. People say it's what works for you.. but of course it works.. I've only tried the one way

@JonHammIsMyJamm it’s done. Well done. It’s harder in the heat. I also found the walking annoying at the end. It felt all wrong to get back into a rhythm. Onwards to the next.

Just did week 5 run 2. Can't believe I can manage 8 minutes. Bit nervous about run 3.

@Cherrypi

Those nerves are real! But I absolutely promise you you can do it. You're running for 16 mins and I know you'll tell me "yes but that was split into two and I was dying at the end of it" (or was that just me?!), but I promise.. somewhere in that 20 mins you will find a rhythm. You'll find a moment where your shoulders will relax and you'll just think.. "I've got this". It might not last long but hold onto it.
A nice.. comfortable pace. A nice route that you are okay with. And any music you would use.
You'll do great!

I graduated a few weeks ago and now try to run every other day, between 3/5km. 5k takes me 40 minutes not 30 though.

Today I was planning on a 4K but had to stop after 2.5 as I was just done. It's stupid but I feel disappointed with myself.

I hope one day I'll feel like a real runner.

To all those just starting, keep going. When you do your first 5K it's a wonderful feeling.

I'm up super early for week 4, run 1!! I actually feel like I'm really looking forward to running now. So unusual for me to be up this early (in lockdown anyway).

I'm having a coffee and a banana. Feel like today might be a bit of a challenge (2x 5 min runs and 2x 3 mins). I can do this.,

What equipment are people using? Think I need some impact sports bras. Ones I use for weight lifting don't stop impact. Feeling happy though. Noticed my leggings slipping down today. They were rather snug when I started.

Feeling so pleased with myself!!! Had a really good run for week 4, run 1. Covered so much more distance with the longer runs - did 5km in 40 mins. Think I will be able to do 5k in 30 mins when I can run the whole way so that is my aim. 💪💪💪

Think the running trainers helped although my toes were a bit squished!

@Igotta you ARE a runner! Not every runner is a racer. But you are a runner! It doesnt matter if 5k or 2.5k or more or less. You are!

@chunkyrun

Ditch the leggings!! Too hot! Shorts and be free!

@TryingToBeBold I've just ordered some shorts, but are running shorts really 'short'? I'm a bit worried I will feel self conscious. On the plus side at least shorts might help get tanned legs in this weather!

Yes running shorts are really short!

So after doing week 1 run 1 yesterday my thighs and bum are agony and I can only move around in a very elegant waddle/limp. Is there any chance this is going to improve in time for me to do my second run tomorrow? Or ever??!!

I’ve got W6 R2 to do today. Last day of intervals, can’t believe how far I’ve come!

It looks set to be another hot, hot day here. I should have got up and out but I’m not sleeping well at the moment so it so hard to get out of bed in the morning. Then I always start disappointed that I didn’t get up. I’ve just had a small bowl of granola and yoghurt with a cup of tea. How long do I have to leave it before I run?

Tryingtobebold

I'm not quite there yet x

chunkyrun I have Capri shorts, they’re just below the knee. I got mine from sports direct.

My running shorts are short. I give them a self conscious tug down during my warm up but after that I'm too busy trying not to die running to care

@NoTea online recommends 2 hours after light meal and 4-5 after a big one.

Did W8. R2. Pushed it to 30 mins running (I did 38 for R1 because I'm a rebel). Found it tough. Different route. Different morning routine. Also paused for a breather halfway and never truly got my rhythm back. I wanted to push to 5k but oh well.

It is what it is. R3 here we come.

@peasando R2 is hard of the week. If it helps try and only do 3 runs a week rather than definitely every other day so you get a 2 day break between one of the runs. That's helpful for me.

I don't really wear shorts to run in as I find my thighs can chafe in them when running in the heat. I made that mistake once and regretted it!
I find I'm ok in cropped running tights and a vest top.