Anyone else doing Couch 2 5k?

[00100001]

I'm doing this for Lent. Just completed Week 1 Run 3.

Seems OK at the moment!

Please may I join?

I'm up to week 5 and did day 2 yesterday, I didn't know I was running for 8 mins I just kept on going thinkong it was a long 5 minutes! I actually never read the upcoming weeks, I just listen at the time of running, you can imagine my horror to read on this thread my next run is 20 mins!!???

Now I'm scared. But looking forward to the challenge too. How was it 00100001?

I've signed up to run 5k in May so I need the training.

I started this in January with a friend but due to her injuries we hovered around Week 3 for quite some time.

The most I'd done regularly was a 6 minute session but I leapt into 2x 10 min after a particularly stressful day at work and did ok.

A week later I did my first parkrun, expecting to incorporate lots of walks, but completed it in 31 mins without stopping!!

I think it's incredible how far I've come, from gasping and panting at a 1 minute run.

Wow SugarDiabetes that's impressive.

I am enjoying running, never thought I'd say that!

sister it sounds scary, but it definitely achievable. Its all in your head :)

I found if I concentrated on the music/the trees/passers by instead of "OMG there's another x minutes to go... And the ground just got a but uphill....waaaah!" it was fine.

You'll definitely be able to do Run 3 :)

I've got 1 final run of week 9 left! Defo got the running/jogging bug but worried what happens after my last run. It gets easier when you're in the zone. Plus it's soooo satisfying with every run you finish!

I need to find another program to follow!
Have to say my legs have slimmed down a bit but I think I need to do this for longer to get more of a change to the rest of my body/belly!

pink You might like this program then:

www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/Couch-to-5k-plus.aspx

"Take your running to the next level with these podcasts designed for graduates of the Couch to 5K programme. Each podcast provides a structured run with music and coaching to develop your running technique, speed and stamina. The 5K+ podcasts were produced with sports music experts AudioFuel, who specialise in making music to run to."

That's what I'm planning on doing anyway - with a focus on the technique and speed :)

Week 3 run 3 done.

Week 3 run 3 done.

Just out of interest are you checking how far you are running as well or just doing the times?

I checked on my 20 minute run, did 2.7k of running. so , in theory in 30 mins i should be at about 4k. and will try and improve my speed with the C25K+ podcasts :)

well done diva, how did it go?

Didn't enjoy.Shin splints and got a discomfort in left knee after doing squats two days ago.

I never managed to do more than week 2 ever so looking forward to week 4 now.

I take a screen picture to compare.
Did 2.29km including warmup yesterday in 24 minutes.

Well done 001! you are inspiring me to keep going

Ps . 2.29km with walk and run

Week 4 run 1 completed last night.

Its getting serious!

Well done beautydiva

I start w2 tomorrow. This is about the 3rd time I've done c25k. I finish it, get a great habit & level of fitness and then something happens (usually illness) and I lose motivation and fitness and end up having to start again a few months later. Trying to keep the habit this time (yeah, yeah!)

Thanks

Wow 3rd time !

Never got passed week 3.

I got to the stage where I could comfortably run 6 minute sessions and then I joined a friend for a parkrun.
I expected to run and walk but amazed myself in doing it straight through in 31 minutes. It's definitely mind over matter.

Just finished Week 6 - Run 2.

Really enjoyed it!

Natty maybe you should look at the Couch 2 5k+ podcasts?

Thanks 00100001, I might do. I do like to listen to my own playlist when I run is the only thing so that's what has put me off the podcasts in the past.

OK, I'm pretty sure if you have a poke around the 'net there'll be some without background music :)

Netty same here. I have downloaded couchto5k app and with that you can listen to you own music.

I use a similar thing, beautydiva