Just begun this week and just done my second run.
I definitely found this second session easier.
I am also part of a beginners running group which works in similar way so am pacing myself so that I am running every other day.
I am slow though...so am just taking mind of slopes/hills and slowing down accordingly to ensure I get through each 6o seconds. Am assuming that's fine and I will get quicker with time.
Perfect! Go as slowly as needed to get those running sessions achieved. I saw a toddler walking past me at one stage but now on W8.
Slow is the way to go. That's the beauty of this programme 🙂
That is the right way to go. It really helps your muscles and joints adjust and the respiratory system is get used to the new sport. Pace and speed will come later when everything feels more comfortable.
We don't use that word on here... you are running, and that has to be so much better than getting fat on a couch? You can work on speed after graduation if you want to make that your focus. Well done on your progress.
Slow is the key word - I was a plodding tortoise the first week. Now I'm more of a trotting tortoise. My speed hasn't increased much, but I feel I can go further. That's the main aim, and feels like an amazing achievement to go on from dragging my feet for 60 seconds, to wanting to speed up after 25 minutes. Don't worry about your speed, keeping to a pace you're comfortable with will give you a better chance of success. Good luck with the rest of the programme!
Slow is pretty much compulsory. I was overtaken by a toddler too. He looked back in amazement but I was too out of puff to tell him I had been running for 20 minutes and he'd only done 20 seconds.
Slow and steady definitely wins the day.
yep. defo distance over trying to do it in a certain time.. at first anyway 
Slowly is absolutely the way to go. Although right at the end, when you know you're going to manage everything (and if you're still feeling good), speeding up a bit can be great fun - you get a real buzz from a spurt just before you stop.
I have been, and continue to be, helped by the advice to jog very smoothly - so that someone looking at you over a hedge wouldn't know you are running. This thought instantly stops me striving and I just 'settle'. Even in week 8 I am still at about the same speed I was in week 1 - just covering a bit more ground. Works for me. I've learned that speed comes much later.
Thank you all so much. I will press on and achieve it in my own way. It feels so good to be doing this,
You will see lots of posts telling people to go slow & steady. As for hills, well I have also decided to tackle them later.
Thank you all so much. Wow, what a lovely encouraging forum this is.
Next run is tomorrow but it's with my running group (beginners) so my next official C25K is on Weds. I am resting a day in between
About to give it another go!
Is it cheating to run downhill?
Getting there...slowly
Warm Up - Is it useful/essential?
Ready to go!
