Whats my excuse? (C25K)

Don't listen to yourself. Ignore the excuses, lace up those shoes and get out there. You can do this.
If you couldn't sustain the run sessions the last time you tried, you were running too fast. No matter how slow it feels to you, slow down. You will feel as if you're not running but you are. A simple test is to speak a short sentence out loud while running. If you can't or you have to pant it out, you're running too fast....slow down.
You'll feel your muscles the next day but you shouldn't have difficulties using the stairs. You will be a bit stiff, though. That will go away really quickly.
If it's too dark out, do you have access to a treadmill?

You can do this. Take it slow. The last thing on your mind should be your speed. The idea is just to make it through the run sessions. If you do that, you're a success. And you can do that by slowing down.

If you are worried about failing why don't you set yourself your own targets rather than c25k?

I started off jogging/ walk intervals of 1min/1min and did that 3 times in a week. Then every week adding 1 extra minute of jogging and each month adding an extra km to my total distance. I did that for several weeks before starting to feel a little bit morer positive and increasing my jogging interval more quickly.

You have all the time in the world to be a runner, so it doesn't matter how long it takes you get there. You just have to keep travelling in the right direction.

LessthanKris wrote: »

Get a good pair of shoes to make sure that is not the reason you are achy.

Excellent point! I forgot about shoes. The wrong shoe will cause your legs to ache and your feet to hurt.
If you can, take an old pair of runners to a Running Store. They'll see by the wear what shoe would be best for you.
The right shoe makes a world of difference.

I have just started C25k again today I did it about 3 years ago and completed it, but then stopped (I moved to a hotter climate, totally different ball game!). I had to de-cobweb my trainers this morning I completely agree with pacing yourself. Only way to do it.

Best of luck with it Have a look and see what different running routes you can take as well. I personally hate treadmills because I don't feel like I get anywhere - but that's just personal preference (and also a bit of a deal breaker when the weather gets bad haha)

What's great about it is that it's only 30 mins. It's a set time, and you really feel a sense of achievement as you move through the weeks. Try and plan a specific time for it and stick to it. I plan to do Mon, Weds and Fri and then take weekends off.

Is there a group on here for people that are doing C25k?

Good luck!