Wasn't looking forward to first run of week two but it went better than I thought. Keep up the good work everybody
Started week two!!: Wasn't looking forward to... - Couch to 5K
Started week two!!
Well done to you! I am going to start week 2 tomorrow morning.....almost looking forward to it, which I find so hard to believe.....
I'm starting week 2 today too. Well done for getting yours underway!!
Hope it goes well for you both.
I'm starting week 2 on Monday! That's good to hear it went well - how did you feel at the end of week 1?
I felt better than I expected and eager to give week 2 a go. Although I do lots of walking and Zumba I am over weight so thought this would hinder me. Hopefully it will all help with my weightless as well. Good luck Monday.
I still find it interesting that running feels so different to fast walking, even though I'm probably doing the same speed! Keep going, you're all doing well.
just back from my first runWk2 harder than i thought... but i did do another route due to flooding and mud. My new route was slightly uphill !!!! did not plan on any upwards trends just yet !
Me too! It was hard work - got stitch for the first time. Kept telling my legs to keep going & they did! Well done you too - here's to W2R2!!
Well done to you too. Keep me posted on how you get on seeing as we are both at the same stage. Good luck with W2R2
Did W2R2 tonight - went ok. Struggled with the last run a bit. Worried about the transition to week 3 - maybe R3 will be a miracle run!!
IM just going out into the cold and dark to do W2R2 !
Started week 2 on Wednesday and found the step up quite hard. I was looking forward to finding out if I could manage it and even left work early to get to the gym. Run 2 tomorrow!
Let us know how run 2 goes, going to do mine Monday. What's people's view on running in the gym verses outside?
Run 2 was tonight. Felt a lot better than run 1. Still can't believe how much harder it is running for that extra ½ minute. I'd prefer to be running outside, but like the "comfort" of setting the pace on the treadmill and knowing that I'm not going too fast or too slow. I also want to be able to run for a reasonable time before I hit the streets, but that's just my insecurity.
Ultimate aim is to join my son at a Parkrun sometime in March or April.
Run 3 on Wednesday. No excuses not to do it!
I also found the step up quite hard.. but my new route avoiding flooding and med took me uphill ! Not really what i wanted to do just yet. Keep me posted on how you get on with the rest of week2. : )
How did run 2 go? I did W2R2 tonight. The last bit was hard!!
The second from last was hardest. We actually ran further than run 1. When are you doing run 3?
It was hard going, was glad to get the last run over with and on to the walk to recover. I did find it easier than run 1.
This is my third attempt at C25K and didn't make it past week 2 before. First time was because I gave up or found excuses not to go to the gym. Second time was due to picking up an injury in my ankle.
The ankle is still bothering me slightly when running/walking but seems to clear up pretty quickly afterwards.
As long as I stay injury free, I reckon I can do this!
I'm sure you will do it this time. Looks like we will be attempting w3 around the same time as well as LSbeech75.
Thanks Tizzie. I seem to be more determined this time. I did W1R2 on a Saturday afternoon. You should have seen the look of utter amazement (or shock) on my wife's face when I came down the stairs with my kit on and said I was off to the gym.
The first time I tried C25K she had to use a bit of "gentle pressure" to get me to the gym. This time I know myself that I need to improve my health.
i find the second run the hardest... then i low down, relax and then seem to manage ok. I feel that the brisk walking is too long as im getting cold (maybe it will be ok when the weather is not so cold )
second run was hard- then i slowed down and it was better.
Not sure I can run (jog) any slower lol. Calves hurt at beginning of R3W2 even during the walking but much better towards end. Still not sure I'm going to manage 3 mins of jogging without stopping on Friday but we'll see. Good luck all for W3, let us know how you find it.
Finished W2R3 tonight. Found it not too bad. I couldn't content myself last night so went to the gym and cycled for half an hour so I was worried the legs would be too stiff tonight, however it was OK. I'm sure we'll manage the 3 mins of jogging. Onwards and upwards!!