Started week two!!

[Tizzie]

Wasn't looking forward to first run of week two but it went better than I thought. Keep up the good work everybody

[witchhazel]

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.....

[LSBeech75 Graduate]

I'm starting week 2 today too. Well done for getting yours underway!!

[Scrappydee1 Graduate in reply to LSBeech75]

Good luck- i found it harder. ust must not give up. let me know how you got on W2R1

[Tizzie Graduate]

Hope it goes well for you both.

[gblackman]

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?

[Tizzie Graduate in reply to gblackman]

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.

[Tinyrun Graduate in reply to Tizzie]

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.

[gblackman in reply to Tizzie]

Thank you!

[Scrappydee1 Graduate]

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 !

[LSBeech75 Graduate in reply to Scrappydee1]

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!!

[Scrappydee1 Graduate in reply to LSBeech75]

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

[LSBeech75 Graduate in reply to Scrappydee1]

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!!

[Scrappydee1 Graduate in reply to LSBeech75]

IM just going out into the cold and dark to do W2R2 !

[LSBeech75 Graduate in reply to Scrappydee1]

May the force be with you

[Scrappydee1 Graduate in reply to LSBeech75]

Thankyou , and also with you ! .....Im back ...PJ's on but well deserved. That was a hard push today to get out the door.

[LSBeech75 Graduate in reply to Scrappydee1]

If you can motivate yourself to get out on a night like this then you can do anything! Enjoy the Pj's and why not throw the duvet in for good measure!!

[almac30]

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!

[Tizzie Graduate in reply to almac30]

Let us know how run 2 goes, going to do mine Monday. What's people's view on running in the gym verses outside?

[almac30 in reply to Tizzie]

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!

[Scrappydee1 Graduate in reply to almac30]

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. : )

[Tizzie Graduate in reply to Scrappydee1]

Well just done W2R2, can just manage 90 secs running but very glad for walking parts!! Best wishes from another jogger helped us keep going. Let me know how

yours goes. W2R3 Wednesday

[Scrappydee1 Graduate in reply to Tizzie]

Just out the door in a MO (its dark and cold ) I must go .... I must go ......... ! W2R2

[LSBeech75 Graduate in reply to almac30]

How did run 2 go? I did W2R2 tonight. The last bit was hard!!

[Tizzie Graduate in reply to LSBeech75]

The second from last was hardest. We actually ran further than run 1. When are you doing run 3?

[LSBeech75 Graduate in reply to Tizzie]

At some point on Thursday when I can fit it in. Love how Laura has such confidence that I will be able to run for longer with greater ease - ha ha - we'll see! Hope yours is going well

[almac30 in reply to LSBeech75]

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!

[Tizzie Graduate in reply to almac30]

I'm sure you will do it this time. Looks like we will be attempting w3 around the same time as well as LSbeech75.

[almac30 in reply to Tizzie]

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.

[Scrappydee1 Graduate in reply to almac30]

when i first read this i thought your wife was shocked because you had your kit OFF !! Ha Ha must read things properly : )

[LSBeech75 Graduate in reply to almac30]

Definitely you can do this. Looking at the comments on here helps me out loads. Good luck for the next run!

[Scrappydee1 Graduate in reply to LSBeech75]

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 )

[Scrappydee1 Graduate in reply to LSBeech75]

second run was hard- then i slowed down and it was better.

[Tizzie Graduate in reply to Scrappydee1]

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.

[almac30 in reply to Tizzie]

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!!

[Scrappydee1 Graduate in reply to almac30]

we are all in this together !!!! Thanks for everyone for their supportive comments. : )