Newbie Here 👋

[BeckyBabble]

Hello guys!

I am a new member on here so just wanted to introduce myself. I am Becky, I’m 36 years old, the mum of a teenager 🙈and a full-time primary school teacher currently enjoying the first week of the summer hols.

I have previously started C25K when I was fitter and lighter in weight and I think I got as far as Week 6 🤔. This time, I have just completed Week 1, finishing the first run this morning.

I am actually quite worried as I’m finding it so much harder this time around and not sure if I should repeat Week 1 next week so any advice would be appreciated! I should say that I completed the first two runs on the treadmill with air con but then thought I should try running in our hillier local park this morning. Needless to say, I found it so much harder today, not sure if it was due to the heat, the hills or the embarrassment of having to ‘run’ past all the dog walkers!

Becky 😊

[Jazzyrunner Graduate]

Hi Becky! Well done for starting again even after a tiring school year and with a teenager! 👏🏻

I’d say just follow the programme. You’re bound to find it tough in the heat AND with hills, but the programme is so clever with its build up. I found a nice flat route and I run early morning so it’s not too hot.

Enjoy the programme, and post on here often, I’ve been so helped by the encouragement on here! And read the pinned post for newbie tips 👍🏻

[BeckyBabble Graduate in reply to Jazzyrunner]

Thanks for the reply Jazzyrunner 👍🏼. I’m thinking that I might stick to running on the treadmill at the gym for now in order to combat the heat and hills. If I feel more confident, I can always increase the incline a little. I will check out the newbie tips now, cheers!

My next run is Friday so I will update on how I get on then.

😊

[Jazzyrunner Graduate in reply to BeckyBabble]

Great, have fun, I’ll keep an eye out for posts! 👏🏻

[Stephen_UK Graduate]

Welcome to the forum, Becky!

I expect it’s just the heat making it tougher. Just remember to drink plenty of water every day, not just on run days, and run at cooler times if you can.

[BeckyBabble Graduate in reply to Stephen_UK]

Hi Stephen_UK, thanks for your reply 👍🏼. I am drinking a lot of squash but will keep my eye on it and will definitely avoid running in that heat again! It’s air con all the way for me now!

😊

[Stephen_UK Graduate in reply to BeckyBabble]

Good luck!

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Well done for getting started, running outside at the moment is hard for a lot of us due to the heat . If you find the treadmill better just go with it and on the cooler days get outside . Good luck 😊

[Dalmorangie Graduate]

Becky, welcome back! I’m starting W6 on Friday. I’d use the Six Weeks Holidays to get out there early as once you’re back at work it’s a struggle if you’ve a long commute - might sound extreme (and it would to me a few weeks back!) but getting out around 0600hrs works best for me.

Also no pressure I’d suggest whether you repeat a week or not, ultimately it’s about getting you up to a level using the programme so do what you feel is best.

Terrain is an issue, I’m lucky that it’s flat where we live but if you’re in a hilly part of the country would add to the challenge....don’t know if that’s a good or bad thing?!

Anyway keep reading and posting plus of course keep running!

[Archieandme Graduate]

Hi Becky, just think that by the time you go back to work you’ll have nearly finished the programme!! It’s great it really works. I’ve just done my first park run 🏃🏼‍♀️ 😊

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Also a teacher! Whoop whoop!

It’s hard in the heat but keep at it - run early or late, but a lightweight running cap, hydrate plenty the day before running and slow down and slow down again!

Good luck!

[gavinmitch Graduate]

Well done and keep going! I walk my dogs every day and I don’t notice the runners, and when it’s my run day I don’t notice them. Try and find a local sports centre with a running track. Nice and flat so you can just plod along at your own pace. I know a few people who did the C25K that way. Good luck and keep running!!👍🏻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[Roloellie1]

I’m new too, and a HLTA, so on my 6 week break as well. And I’ve got a 17 year old daughter! I’ve just done the week 1 run for the 4th time and feel so much better today than I did after the first 3 goes, so repeating was the right choice for me. I feel ready to move on now and I’m really unfit! Also on a treadmill, not brave enough to venture outside yet!