1st painful week done. Yayyy.... But More to come 😢😢😢
I made it.. 😌: 1st painful week done. Yayyy... - Couch to 5K
I made it.. 😌
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OldflossAdministratorGraduate
Well done...have you read this post.. essential reading for Newbies 
Not sure why painful... but...if it is... take it slow an steady and try to relax You get stronger with each and every run
To be honest I don't know how to run, I run flat.. But I tried to run like assassin but it's still hurts, all my gear is new and right, the problem is me, I don't know how to do it properly. 😢😢
You are not a problem at all It is all new and strange and your body does not know what is happening...
Read this link for How to run C25K
healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
Just relax....don't overthink... head out... gently.. just focus on moving...slow, steady..... it will come....
Thank u. I'll check this link out
Buddy34Graduate
Well done on completing wk1. Your fitness and stamina will get better as you progress through c25k . Trust the plan it really does work 😊
Archer888Graduate
Well done! It gets easier, unless you have a daughter that leaves her star wars laser pistol on the stairs making you postpone wk4...grumble, mutter, whinge...then it does hurt lol
Hahaha my daughter leaves everything anywhere.. What week are u in now
Slipped on the toy on thursday, went out & did week 3 run 3 on friday, now my knee really hurts! Was going to do week 4 run 1 tomorrow but will have to postpone (like any sensible person would have done on friday lol). My VO2Max, recovery heart rate & resting heart rate have all improved since starting couch to 5k so keep at it!
Oops.
Yep, oops indeed, I'm pouting like she does when I say no to her haha!
Payback!
BaddieThePirateGraduate
Well done, that’s the hardest bit over. Keep it up 👍
Thank u baddiethe pirate..
Fatgirlslim19Graduate
Well done ccmissy, you beat the doubts in your own mind and went for it! Keep going, slowly. Your muscles are all adjusting but as long as you go at a gentle pace and stick to your rear days (more than 1 is fine too) then your shins should be fine.
Rest! REST days, not REAR days.. ye gads, this phone...
Hihihi its my rest day.. I hated to call u fatgirl.. can I call u slim19 instead.? Thank u for encouragement it really helps alot.
I'd said I'd change to Fatgirlslim once I'd lost a stone, so that's what I've done! I don't mind what you call me 😊
Enjoy your rest day, massage your shins a bit to free them up.
Well done! Really pleased for you 🤗 x
Thank slim19, the support is overwhelming.. X
This place is just incredible.x
AndyB111sGraduate
Well done! Remember... if you can do wk1 you can do do wk2.. one leads to the next. You're on your way 🙂
Well done, a nice soak in a hot bath with some salts and you will be right as rain
I'm aching all over tooooo. Hahahah love the name. Let's swap.. At the moment I am the greatest moaner here.. Hahah
I don't know I'm pretty close behind hahaha I think we must have started about the same time. Starting week 2 on Monday morning.
Snappp we start the same time.. Update me on Monday. I'll do it in the evening after work.
I will do, I'll have mine done by 5 as I prefer the early mornings so will let you know and give you some sort of motivational quote
AnnaHodGraduate
Well done, you’ve got the first week under your belt.
Take your time and drink plenty of water, especially on your rest days.
You’ve got this! X
And me ccmissy 😁 its my first week over also. I can't believe I'm actually out there running. I do it at 5.30 in morning so that nobody its around to see me and also I don't give myself chance to wriggle out of it as I know I would later in the day. We can do this! Here's to week 2 😁
Oh wow.. Congrats for the 1st week. We can do it.. I can't wake up that early, it's my bed fault. Lol. Update me on your next run and some tips.
I really love to run first thing in the morning too, I find it easier somehow except.... I've noticed that the bowels want to start moving half way round and that's kind of put me off now!
Well done to you both though on your first week. I started back in April, never been a runner, had tried to jog on the treadmill but gave up after about a minute! A friend at work mentioned that she had started the C25K one day amd by the time she had got to about week 6, I thought, I've gotta give this a go, she had inspired me. I never, ever, in a million years thought I would even run for 10 mins, but you do, and you will, I promise, just don't give up. I think week 4 was the hardest for me but I kept on with it. Since graduating, I haven't moved on much from the 30 mins running but I'm cool with that, I just want to be able to do that. I did actually run the whole 5k once, it took me just over the 40 mins as of course, when you graduate, the 5k is made up of the 5 min warm up and 5 min warm down plus the 30mins, most people think that by running 30 mins they'll be running 5k. So that is a bit misleading. However, go out and smash it, there's nothing better than reaching the end and getting the little graduate cup
Ps you may wonder why I called myself Bedlinen! I tried so many usernames and it wouldn't accept any of them. So I showed my husband, and randomly put in Bedlinen, and it accepted it ha ha.
5dogsGraduate
Well done! Please read the advise that's been given to you - probably means you will run slower - slow is good- even if someone walking passes you! It doesn't matter - learn the running techniques then add speed later.
Blackcat66Graduate
Good for you! Bet you didn't think you could finish week 1, but you have. Well done, onto week 2..
Yes I can't believe I made it. I deserve an ice cream.. Yayyy
AstonechatGraduate
I found wk2 easier than wk1because it’s more consistent. You will begin to find your rhythm and as everyone says keep it slow. You can do this.
Thank u for encouragement. X
ManxmezzoGraduate
Well done - you’re on your way!
SueAppleRunGraduate
Well done for starting you wouldn’t believe how addictive it becomes, we never thought when we ran week 1 where it would take us
I'm hoping I will finish the course.. Cross finger..
Sure you will, each time you go out there in trainers and run a bit you get stronger and more addicted we only have 2 weeks left and wondering what to do next I think we will always runthough i love running
We read that there is a 96 year old who can run 5 k in 42 minutes
It really does get better and you will soon be really enjoying it (dare I say even look forward to it). Best tip ever is to take it slow and steady otherwise you will exhaust yourself. Work on getting faster at a later stage. You’ve got this 👍 x
Run46Graduate
Well done on getting out there, just remember to stay hydrated, take it nice and slow...then slow down a little more 😉 and you'll be fine 👍😊
MuddledGardenerGraduate
Well done! Do watch the video on Japanese slow jogging on YouTube. It’s a real game changer. It helped me no end.
Will do.. Thanks for the tips
LittleSallyRacketGraduate
I honestly found the first three weeks the hardest - I felt like I was running ‘wrong’, I couldn’t pace myself, I had terrible knee pain, aching shins, a numb foot ... you name it! I really struggled, had to repeat loads of runs ... but now it’s all started to come together. Didn’t have to repeat any of week 4 and and did W5 R1 this morning with no bother! I can’t quite believe it! So what you’re doing now is probably the hardest part of the whole programme and you WILL get into it and you WILL find your pace and relax, I promise. You should be so proud of yourself.
Wow u done so well. OMG so proud of u.. They say its normal for me to get this pain. Thank u.. X
No, it’s not normal to get pain. Pain is caused by technique that can be injurious to you. If you mean stiffness of muscles during and after exercise, that’s different, and can be helped with post-run stretches. Outright pain is not good. I hope you just mean stiffness? 😊
ccmissy, if it is pain as opposed to aching post run its definitely worth getting your gait analysis done. It's free but they will tell you of your trainers are wrong for your way of running.
I'll check that out. Thanks
Emmm not stiffness, painful shin.. Italy running technique.. I try to follow the advise of run like assassin.. But still painful..
Probably caused by heel strike. You need to land on the front/midsection of your foot. Heel strike causes a lot of concussion ie. heavy impact to your joints and supporting soft tissues. Gait analysis is really important too, to make sure your shoes are supporting you adequately.
Miss-fuschiaGraduate
That’s super! Keep going! I’ve got one more run until I graduate and looking back at week one I was going to give up!!! But just kept on going so you must do the same! Its the best feeling getting through every week and just getting fitter! You will be amazed at how easier it gets! Keep it up!
Will do miss fuschia
Hi, well done for starting C25K, that’s the biggest hurdle done!👍As others have said, just take it slow and steady and find your own pace. Don’t worry what other people are doing, this is about you.
Just take it easy and don’t forget to post on here when you need support and encouragement.🙂 You’ll find we’ve all been there and some of us will have experienced whatever issues you might have, so don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it😊
Good luck with everything, hope all goes well for you!🙂👍🤞
