new c25k’er. How many times a week.

[Trevdp]

Im on a weight loss journey. I’ve dropped from 20st last December to 14st this December. I feel confident enough now to join a gym and do some cardio. I walk 3 or 4 miles a few times a week and now do it on a treadmill at the gym. C25k seems the next obvious step. I’ve downloaded the nhs app so I’m ready to start. My question is, how many times a week should you do each stage ? Im starting tomorrow 8/12 and I’ll probably do it 3 times this week. Does that sound about right ? Ty in advance

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

That’s a really impressive weight loss. Congratulations!

Most people aim for for three times a week. You need at least one rest day between runs. Depending on your fitness and health, you might need an extra rest day or two. That’s absolutely fine, and listening to your body is really important. There’s no hard and fast rule.

There’s a brilliant little guide to the programme here with lots of helpful hints and tips.  Well worth a read.  Most important is keeping it slow and steady at a pace where you can talk in full sentences without gasping.  Most of us go too fast!

healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

Really good luck! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Trevdp Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thanks for the link, as soon as I started reading the answer to my question is in the second paragraph!!! that was a good read for a newbie so thanks Miss 👍

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate in reply to Trevdp]

Excellent! Keep asking any questions that pop up-there’ll usually be someone around to point you in a helpful direction. We’re very lucky to have a lot of knowledgeable and experienced posters here who have kept me on the right path on many occasions!

[Gwenllian1 Graduate]

Amazing weight loss there! So impressive. I'm sure you will enjoy c25k. Take it slowly. Repeat if you need to or take extra days off. Just gently keep at it and you will be amazed where it takes you. Let us know how it goes too!