Good morning everyone and welcome to a new week.
Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole post up but just want to share something small, so this is a great place for doing that during the week.
If you're a lurker it is a great place to say a little hi without the pressure of a full post.
Wishing you all a happy and healthy week,
Oldfloss, Ju-ju, Realfoodieclub, Millsie-J and Bluebirdrunner
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Week 8 - gulp ! But not until Thursday as I’m travelling. I’m a bit out of sync after a few rest days for my back. Not to worry 😄
Slow, steady and relax into the runs...
You will be just fine
Same here. W8R1 tomorrow and even though last run was only Sunday it seems ages ago. Nothing like a sunny bank holiday to put you out of sync! Good luck for Thursday.
If you have ticked off week 7 you'll be fine. Week 7 was the week I dreaded
Delight not dread
Dread moving swiftly to delight I hope 🤞
It was dread at the time as the thought of no walking was a concern but like all fears we conquer them
Just started W5 today. I'm amazing myself every time. Never thought I'd get this far.
You my friend, are doing wonderfully..be proud
Hi everyone 👋
I did week 6 run 3 yesterday. It was terrible mainly due to the heat but also psychologically, I’m just not sure how I’m going to run without walking breaks (don’t say slow down please, I am super super slow!!!)
There is always super slower Try to find a cool part of the day, wear the right gear..( cap essential... take a small amount of water to rub over your wrists hands and neck ( even though it is not a long run...)
Early is good and if you are able to find a shady route too... you will do this... relax and let the new legs find their happy pace
Thank you lovely oldfloss 😊. Early start tomorrow and weather forecast is much cooler thank goodness!!
You’re very wise oldfloss! I went out this morning and completed week 7 run 1, it was much cooler so much more comfortable and I thought of you and kept the pace even slower than Monday and I didn’t need to stop! Yay!! 🎉🎉🎉
As you know how I am getting on this is to let you know I managed 10.45 km at the weekend as part of my health and wellbeing process will be trying to get to 13Km if I can at the weekend
This is great news, Michael... slow and steady works wonders
It does indeed and makes it all worth while
I’m still on week 8
Slow and steady.. relax...
I did W8R2 this morning and it was hot and I was soooooo slow, like a snails really slow friend 🐌🐌 I have no idea how I carried on as I really wanted to stop but I couldn’t if that makes sense 🤣🤣
Very well done.. slow and steady as you like and remember that Snails are totally amazing
Me too, something keeps you going!! Definitely snail pace by the end! I'm on run 3 today!
Well done! Keep going you’re nearly at the podium 😃😃
Hello everyone, I’m a lurker who’s just completed W5R1 I absolutely adore C25K and Laura’s encouragement - I haven’t done any running for 30 years. I can’t believe how much I’m enjoying each “run” (🐌) and looking forward to the next one.
Hi there...lurk no more... stay around Well done you
Just got back from my week 12 Run 1, tomato red face as usual, but well earned, beautiful autumn day here again,18 degrees. Just bought some fleecy lined leggings and fingerless gloves, they’ll have to wait, though not complaining. Still keeping up with my 3x30 mins. Have a brilliant week everyone🏃♂️🏃♀️
Sounds beautiful... I love my warm leggings, but they have gone onto the drawer now until Autumn here
Enjoy your runs and well done on your 3 x 30
Thanks OF . Question? Is there a place for graduates who don’t or physically can’t move to 10km, well just yet anyway, feel a bit in limbo land at present. What’s next? What do others do?
I'd be interested as well - I'm in week 7 and definitely want to continue running after I graduate, but not sure I want to aim at longer distances.
Hello everyone, I started this programme a few years ago and after reaching the final week I stupidly sat on my laurels, stopped running and have ended up suddenly being 52 years old and heavier than I have ever been. I did week 1 last week and today I start week 2. Looking forward to it but feeling nervous.
Well done getting back into it Scotty! Don’t be nervous, you’ll do great!
I did my first trail run yesterday - phew, that was hard, my pace was sooo slow! A lot hillier than the road, still pretty muddy and lots of loose rock and tree roots made for some extra work for the joints - my ankles are a little sore this morning. It was nice to see some different scenery it definitely will be good for strengthening up muscles and other tissues around the joints!
Completed Run 3 of Week 3 yesterday, albeit very, very slowly as my daughter decided to tag along! This morning my ankles and knees are achey which I’ve not experienced before. I was looking forward to starting Week 4 tomorrow but I feel I may need an extra days rest?
Just really stretch...if you look at IannodaTruffe 's IannodaTruffe's FAQ how to run C25K..there is a link to stretching after a run exercise...they are brilliant😉
I do stretch but maybe I’m not doing the right ones or enough of them. Thanks, I will check out the FAQ’s 👍
I still use them..nearly three years into running😉
Just got back from W8R1. Last 8 minutes felt like an hour! Pace was nice and steady throughout, even if it was a little slower than I’d have liked. Pleased to have completed 28 minutes though!
I’m not doing well at the moment - I haven’t managed to motivate myself to go out during the hot weather at all. I was half intending to go for a run tonight but didn’t head out before Mr Raonbow got home and suggested getting a curry...
On the bright side, I’ve hit 10k steps again (I’m at least doing quite well with that!) - and I really *will* go for a run tomorrow. It’s going to be a long day at work so I think a run when I get in will be exactly what I need...
Hi, I did week 8, run 2 today and was relieved to find it the easiest run so far! I say relieved because I've found the longer, uninterrupted runs very challenging to get through, and they didn't seem to be getting any more manageable all thru week 7 and week 8, run 1. I was beginning to really doubt my body's ability to progress any further, seeing as it has largely been my mind getting me this far. I can't say today was *easy*, and I couldn't have run for any longer, but I had a really good feeling whilst running. For the first time I was hoping someone *would* recognise me so I could shout "I've just run 2 miles non-stop!!" x
Hey.. you! Youy have run for 2 miles non stop
Very well done..keep it slow and steady as you head towards that podium
W5R3 completed - it's a great feeling to be able to say "I went for a run" instead of "I went for one of those weird walk/run things that I do"
Hi Oldfloss! I've been lurking for a little while soaking up all the advice, but feeling nervous about posting myself. Did W7R2 last night (even two flies flying into my left eye 5 minutes apart didn't stop me!) and hoping to do R3 over the weekend.
Don’t be nervous, everyone here is lovely! You’re at the same stage as me w7r3 on Sunday for me. We got this 😁
Hey there.. you post !
We rock on here and we all support each other at every level
Loads of great advice and tips
You are moving on really well...keep it slow and steady and let the newly forming running legs find their happy pace
Thanks Oldfloss. It really is a very positive and supportive environment, and reading all the advice has been most helpful. I started back in January and have had a few hiccups along the way- my left leg seems very happy with running, just wish my right leg felt the same!
Still lurking on C25K but not posting much. I love seeing everyone's posts about how the program is going. I'm quietly rooting for you all. I am really enjoying my 10k training. So glad I found running! The one sport I thought I could never do, and the one I now love the most! I've kept saying all this time that I'll stop at 10k but now I'm not so sure!! Happy running everyone.
I completed week 4. I’m so bloody pleased!!!!!
Yeah!!!
Ditto that thriftyvickie! Well done us 🙂.
I skipped my day off as it’s the only way I can get 3 runs in and smashed week 5 run 1 today
Just finished w7r3 this morning found it a little easier than run2 I ran 2.5miles for 25mins so need to make up another 0.6miles in the next two weeks to hit 5k target.
I'm brand new to C25K! My 22 yo daughter started running in January, and completed the Broad Street 10 mile run in Philadelphia last weekend. We were all proud, although astounded, at her achievement. There hasn't been an athlete on either side of our family going back several generations. I am 56 yo chubby office worker with weight-induced health issues. Her achievement has inspired me to haul myself out of this comfy couch and improve my life. I am thrilled that I found your website and forum - I love reading all of the kind and supportive posts. So, here I am, ready to start w1r1 this week. Nervous and excited, but really looking forward to it!
Welcome to the clan! Warning, running becomes addicted. Found myself getting out of my cosy bed at 6.30 this morning to go for a run - mind you I'm shattered this evening! Enjoy lots 🙂.
Thanks for the warning!
Welcome... check out the post for Newbies and get those running shoes on Slow and steady as you go
healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
Slow won’t be a problem! LOL thanks for the link and encouragement.
I am still on week 9 after a calf injury. Having slowly rebuilt myself and re-run through the program, I decided to try W9R2 yesterday. Well it did not happen. I could not get the breathing right (hay fever does not help), I just could not get into the run. I gave up at 18 minutes and finished walking for another 15 minutes. Today I was floored by a tummy bug. So pleased I listened to my body as it was probably warning me.
I have been lurking here for a while as I love how supportive and helpful this community is, but haven’t posted till now. Just finished Wk 6 R3 this morning (after a couple of extra rest days due to a minor injury) and feeling really pleased with myself!
Evening!
Just completed R1 of Week 9. Feeling good although a muscle in my back feels a little tired. Fingers crossed it's just something minor so I can graduate on Saturday!!
Wow, when the half time bell rang today (W5R2) it was also half way to the end of the 9 week plan. It gave me such a boost to be closer to the 5K than the couch. Bring it on.
Love reading everyone's progress. Keep going.
Weekly chat 8 - 14 May 
