Couch to 5k

Well done icbn2802 its great to have a plan. I have just completed the six week walking one to get me back on my feet after surgery.

Wish I could. Knackered me knees running marathons when I was younger.

well done icbu.....I'm a start and stopper with c25k , im a starter again, as just joined the gym for the summer offer, i listen to c25k on ipod whilst on treadmill.....i too am not ready running passed the dog walkers yet lol.....

Well done for taking on the 5k challenge icbn. I did an approximation of the c25k a few months ago and now on a good day I can run a 5k non stop on the treadmill in the gym. I aim to do it once a week and run less than that on other days. My ambition now is to do a Parkrun but I've only run in the gym not outdoors yet. When I manage to do the 5k I feel great for the rest of the week, like I've climbed Everest!

How's the c25 k going? ...I'm now on week two, motivation is still young, I just hope I don't wane at all..

I downloaded it, I chose Sarah too.
That’s it really! The world is paved with good intentions ?‍♀️?

Definitely give parkrun a go, I've done a couple and have walked the majority of it, I took almost an hour first time. They are so encouraging that I've just started the couch to 5k programme to try and get fitter

Am now into week 3.. Can't say I enjoy it, soon as i start it I can't wait till it finishes lol......but I feel good after and pleased I done it......

Well done to those doing it. I did it outside in the winter evenings last year so no one could see me!! Now recovering from a broken ankle so no running for me for a while!!

I'm two thirds of the way through week 4. It's going ok. I get up & out pretty early. My neighbours if they should sight me may well think I've taken leave of my senses, jogging albeit rather slowly & very unganely around my obstacle course of a back garden filled with a trampoline, a slide, table & chairs and an array of footballs. But I'm gaining a bit of confidence and am less self conscious. My aim is to one day get out on the street and may be have a go at the local park run. One day at a time. I am enjoying it though and feel so chuffed that I'm actually doing it! Would recommend it to anyone to give it a whirl ?

Well done icbn , I've gone by the bye as pulled my back Wednesday which is a blasted nuisance, such time wasted when cant do much.. .....be back to week one again at some point .....

Anyone still doing Couch to 5k? Would be great to have some support. I am just about to begin week 2 and absolutely hate running but really want to do this. I would love to eventually be able to breeze along effortlessly, even if it is only for 15 mins. Feeling challenged!

I use to do this and i managed to get to the end and continued for a couple of years doing 3miles 3 times per week, I loved loved loved it.It made me feel powerful and fit.
Sadly i had so much trouble with my feet and knees, arthritis,that my GP advised i stopped as the pounding on the pavements was not good for my bones.

I really miss my early morning runs when all is quiet and calm and the air fresh and cool. Good luck to all you people doing this exercise.

I am keeping going. I've got to 5k but only running on the treadmill in the gym. I aim to do it once a week and a couple of other days I run 3km with a slight incline. My ambition is to do a Parkrun but I'm a bit scared I won't be able to do it in real life conditions and that I will come in last. I know that sounds vain, but I really don't want to come in last! But I can't put into words how fantastic it makes me feel when I have completed a run. I feel young and fit and really alive.

Early days for me. I have just started week 2 and the first run was hard. I am determined to keep going as I would love to think one day I will be able to participate in a 5k. I too go to the gym and occasionally run on the treadmill there. Running out in the open is definitely much more of a challenge but I hope to keep trying.

How's the 5km run training going icbn2802 ?
Have you ventured out of your back garden yet ?
I assume that Sarah Millican has improved her fitness too.

Weather atm is pretty good to go out for a run.....hope all the c25k runners are doing good....

After a foot injury in October my running resumed. I now run outside too which is quite an achievement. The couch to 5k plan is complete and I run for 30mins non stop at least 3 times a week. I would never have thought at my age, 63, I would be able to do this. It's an amazing programme to follow if you want to keep fit. Thank you Sarah M.

thats great Annapops, have you been out running in the icy weather we recently had?

I started last Friday. Second day today...it was easier. I am lucky that I live in a marina on my boat and the marina is an island so a lovely walk/run around it. I felt more confident today as I knew I could run...hahahaha. That first one minute run last Friday was scary. I am no light weight by the way. A size 16. Tuesday is my third day as it is my next day off. Looking forward to the lighter evenings so I can do it after work. It says 9 weeks but I am aiming for 12 for the 5k run. How long it takes is not important...

Oh...I forgot to add....I will be 68 at end of March

Keep going Theoddbird. I am the same age as you and started running about a year ago. On a good day I can run for 40 minutes, some days I can hardly put one foot in front of the other! I think every run is a massive achievement and lifts my spirits and confidence enormously. The key is to keep at it 3 times or so a week until it becomes the normal thing to do. Eventually you will start to even look forward to running.

I have never ever run and if I have sprinted a few yards my heart and lungs feel like they are going to burst!

How do we know/find out if we are first of all "Fit" enough to start running/power walking ? My docs are just too busy for me to make an app to ask them !"can I start running"?

I am overweight etc .