Hi guys!
I was just wondering if anyone else has had the issue of not even being able to complete the first session? I managed to run for around 6 minutes in total and then I nearly passed out. I couldn't breathe to the point of not being able to continue.
I hope it's not just me!
Lots of people struggle with W1R1.
If you are struggling with lung capacity, you need to slow it down. Run as slowly as possible with very short strides.
The very first time I did C25K (a few years ago now), I almost couldn't do it. I was running with a friend - so if It wasn't for her (and the fact I didn't want to let her down) I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have made it. We both found it tough that first week.
My advise would be to slow right down. It's not a sprint - think of it as a light jog. You only need to elevate your heart rate slightly. It's better to be slow and finish than be quick but have to stop short.
I would take a rest day and give it another go. Slow down and remember to breathe - it's that lovely oxygen pumping to your muscles that will keep them going.
We'll all be here in the forum cheering you on! 
I'd agree with other comments - slow down. Last year I got up to running 30 mins with the C25k, but had to stop for personal reasons. Started again this February, and although I managed the first session it was difficult!
Keep at it, you'll get there. And once you've managed the first session do it at least twice more (more if you need) before moving on to week 2.
Good luck!
That's okay, If you need to build up from 6 minutes to 8, it's no big deal. If you keep at it you will improve. On my W1R1 I had to stop and pause the podcast for a few minutes with my hands on my knees after the third running bit. I'm pushing 50 and was quite overweight at that time, and had not long since had a minor stroke. Now I run quite serious distances and do obstacle races and all sorts of stuff. All of which is down to following C25k, and, in fact, by W1R1 was one year ago tomorrow.
Build up to it !
Took me a couple of weeks or so to managed Week 1 run 1. So, I started with 20 second runs, managed 2 or 3 of them. Then moved to 30 seconds, then managed a couple of 1 minute runs. Then four 1 minutes, then six, then finally eight 1 minute runs. When I managed the first 8 1 minute runs, then I counted that as start starting week 1.
Today I did Week 5 run 2 (two 8 minute runs).
Out of curiosity, what speed were doing the jogging at?
Often I consciously breath deeper anticipating the harder bit, the start, the hill, the end, whatever. I focus on breathing evenly and deeply to feed my body. Also I jog really slowly a lot of the time, barely faster than a walk. It still counts. I was the same I think, found it almost unbearable. Hang in there because I think you'll see the difference really quickly now.
I like your user name! Don't worry, stick at it and you will be happily surprised how your capacity to run increases from 'I think I am actually going to puke' to 'Wow, I'm a runner!'. Take it slow and steady - it's not a race, plenty of time for those later on.
I was worried you were trying to run 6mins in one go, but I realise you mean 6 lots of 1 min with the breaks in between. It sounds like you may need to take week 1 very easy? But bear in mind it's not running-for-a-bus running but more making the motions of running, and starting out really slowly. Think about it as interval training rather than learning to run. You're alternating two types of exercise: running and walking. Think about it as building muscles and stamina rather than speed.
That was me today!! You are definitely not alone! I had to stop at 17 minutes as I couldn't breathe! I'm going to try day one again tomorrow and will stick on that day until I do it! Good luck...keep it up!
As others have said, slow it right down, and you could also do each week twice??
Hang in there! Take things real S-l-o-w..... It isn't a race - there's plenty of time for that. Part of the purpose of the programme is to make running a habit. No one says you have to do this over any particular time frame, just do what you can and keep at it. I remember my own W1R1 being painful in the extreme, but it came to me after I persisted with it. I want fast (I'm still not that fast!) but that's not the point.
So long as your moving a little faster than a walking pace, in my book you're running. Remember, most people will never do what you're doing now. Come on, you can do this!
You may not even be moving faster than walking pace. Ideally, you shouldn't really know...
What they said.
start your running phase slowly ... and then slow down a bit more.
The thing is to keep trundling on for as long as Laura says.
And if you have to build in a couple of interim phases (30 seconds rather than a minute, say) then just do that.
Onwards and Upwards.
You'll get there in the end!
Like Mark F42, I had a break from running - was up to 7k - and did W1R1 yesterday. It wasn't easy! As everyone says, take it very slowly and don't worry about repeating the week until you can do it. Good luck
Well done! My first C25K outing saw me complete the first 4 full runs, not the first 6. And I was thrilled to bits to have managed half the session! My strategy was to walk the rest of the podcast once I'd got to the 'can't run any more' so I had very clear markers and motivators for progressing. The next time out I managed 4 again, the next I did 5 and so on. It took me more than 12 sessions to get Week 1 done and dusted. So I thought "Hey, no problem, it'll be more like 9 months"
Wrong! Every C25K run I set out on after that was completed successfully first time, and I was able to run mostly every other day.
I had some particular reasons why exercise was going to be problematic, and was not exactly wearing tailored kit... but I started because sustaining a brisk walk was far too painful. I had a hunch running might work out better. My longest run so far has been over 12k... I still can't sustain a brisk walk!
The key thing is to keep moving and not worry about speed. So long as you are in a walking motion when Laura says and a running motion when she says, that's enough. Taking smaller steps can be a big help - if you are truly desperate to get to the end of a run segment, run on the spot.
I walk 1.5 min and jog for one minute and repeat (after i warm up with a brisk 5 minute walk) i am repeating week one again as the first few days i was only hitting 2o seconds jog, then 40 then 45 and finally full minute jogs.. then i could one do a few of those, FINALLY i nailed all the runs last night, but i was so out of breath.. I completely concentrate on my breathing as loud and as laboured as it sounds to passersby.
SO my point is i did it at my pace.. and hope to graduate to week two next week.. i felt a lot of pressure to complete it. but now I'm taking it at my own pace.. good luck
Oh I am so pleased to see this post! I've done w1r1 today and although I just about managed the first 60s run (I was about to say 'no more' when the voice told me to slow down!), I took about a 5s breather in the middle of the second and did about half of each remaining one. So good to see I am not alone.
I'd really recommend focusing on completing run segments and walking the rest of the session as soon as you are not in a running motion in a run segment (slow mo' running motion or running on the spot are good enough) It's much easier to see the progression and builds a helpful mental attitude.
I've just found this. I'm laying on the bed sweaty after 9.30 minutes. I couldn't breathe after the first minute jogging. Feel like a total loser!
Me too! I've just reached home feeling deflatedand disappointed with myself that I only managed to complete 2 60sec runs and three brisk walks before having to concede! My calves were seizing up and I was so out of breath. I am going to have to stay on week one before moving up. I have a 5k to run in April and now I'm petrified!
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