NHS C25K+

[Purpledaff]

Hi all! Just wanted to big up the NHS C25K+ podcast!

I graduated on New Year’s Day and have been re-running my final app run 3 times a week and feeling less and less motivated...I read through more posts on here and found myself downloading the podcast! Amazing! I did it this morning...well most of it!

Had a really physically busy couple of weeks at work and was tired so only managed 25 mins before my calves got really tight and I had to finish with an early walk! I’m ok with that though, I’ll keep going!

I love that the podcast is still coaching and for me, I need that! I’m having real trouble slowing down! I think I run faster because I feel less pressure in my legs that way...does that make sense?! (not fast in many people’s eyes but fast for me!) but by running too fast, I’m losing complete control of my breathing and really not enjoying the run. I’m hoping by continuing with these podcasts that my technique and therefore my runs should improve! 🤞🏻

I’m sorry, I’ve waffled a bit! In a nutshell, the NHS C25K+ podcast (and Laura!) is amazing, try it! 😁

[Tmv5658 Graduate]

That sounds amazing well done .....I hopefully will graduate tomorrow and I know I will need that extra motivation to keep going where will I find the podcast please .? ......keep up the good work !

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Tmv5658]

Google NHS couch to 5k plus. That's how I found it.

Good luck for tomorrow. 👍

[Purpledaff Graduate in reply to Tmv5658]

Good luck for tomorrow! I have an iPhone with podcast apps, I searched for it on there xx

[Speedy60 Graduate]

I graduated a couple of months ago. I've been pottering about quite happily but I've decided I need a bit more focus so I'm giving c25k+ a go this morning. I'll let you know how I get on.

[Purpledaff Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

Hope it went well 😁

[caroldavies071969 Graduate]

I agree, I use the stamina one regularly. The link to all 3 podcasts is here nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/c...

[RunningMigster Graduate]

Glad I read this, I'm going to give that a go.

With the exception of my last run, I'm been getting slower and slower, but not by design!

Pace has been an issue for me all the way through. You'd think it would be easy to go slow wouldn't you!

I'll give this a go! Thanks

Mig

[Purpledaff Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

It’s so hard to slow down! I think it’s because I have little legs! 🤦‍♀️😂

[Jell6 Graduate]

I just had a look to see what this was and had a weird "I know them " moment

Up there the on website was Buddy34 and skysue16 !!!!

Funny how avatars become as recognizable as faces 😊

[Kat332zz Graduate]

I tried it this morning, it was nice to have Laura back, but the cadence is slow for me, I only have little legs. My brisk walk was slowed right down, so too the running. On the plus side it was a lovely sunny morning and I didn’t get hot and sweaty. Debating my next move.

[Purpledaff Graduate in reply to Kat332zz]

I’m the same with little legs and my beats are faster than the beats of the music, I think that’s why I tire so much? I’m hoping that by sticking with this that my technique will improve so I can run for further/longer...🤔

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Looking forward to trying them out, if I ever finish this!

[Purpledaff Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

Hi! I never thought I would finish it but I did, I still can’t believe it! Good luck with the rest of the plan! X

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

No 'if'... when!!

[Speedy60 Graduate]

Gave it a go - Pavlovian responce to every word Laura says! I really liked the coaching. It's very easy to slip into bad habits running on your own. I suddenly found myself running taller ( difficult when you're only 5 feet tall!).

I did get a little fed up with the music, but without it, you wouldn't get the pace right. After about 25 minutes I turned it off and went back to my playlist, but a good experience I will be repeating.

I ran 7.5k today, furthest I've ever run and so lovely to see blue sky and sunshine 🌞

[Purpledaff Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

7.5k - that’s brilliant! I’m still trying to get to 5k but hoping Laura’s going to help me...albeit with her choice of music! 😂

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Purpledaff]

I surprised myself. It was such a lovely day I took a detour and did a loop of the local marina. It was lovely but maybe not on a Saturday morning - very busy! I was quite slow and could certainly feel it in my thighs running back, but a run's a run and I enjoyed it.

Good luck with your running. Slower and more distance is good conditioning for speed too. 👍