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Session 3 Week 7 done. Today's session was, again a repeat of the last session: 5min warm up 25min jog 5min warm down My preparation routine is now automatic, so the first thing I register, is the cold and rain as I exited the house. The warm up walk, after a few steps I noticed the underside of my left foot is wet, took…

@martaindale Thanks, am very happy with the program so far, the results are great, really wish I had started it earlier, when I did not have a job :) Thanks for looking in on me, it's appreciated :smile:

@Runaroundafieldx2 It feels fantastic, I really want to see what I can do when am not so drained. Am so close to running for 30mins continuously can't wait to do my first park run and build up my strength and stamina for a organised 5k race :) Thanks for your positive input, always appreciated :smile:

Session 2 Week 7 done. Today's session was a repeat of the last session: 5min warm up 25min jog 5min warm down After spending the weekend recovering from work and loading up with carbs, I was in a lot better shape than last Saturday. Still tired, but like a old veteran of x2 25min sessions, my mindset was different from my…

great job, congratulations

good job, gz on your VICTORY :smile:

Month 13 check in, C25k Progressing well, New job Done the comparison photos a bit early, my usual routine has been disrupted by my new job, so thought best get photos up else might not happen. A good month for cardio work, progressed to week 7 of C25k I have now run 25 minutes for two session. 30 minutes looks very…

Session 1 week 7 done. Today's session consisted of: 5min warm up 25min jog 5min warm down Still getting used to the new job I started this week, it had drained my stamina. I knew I could do the full 25mins, just had to keep the pace very slow. Once I was out of the door, I realised I was very tired, definitely no…

@_nikkiwolf_ Thanks a lot for your positive motivation. Am amazed myself at the progress, whoever designed the program definitely knew their running mechanics :smiley:

@kirstyfoy Great, so far I have found the program challenging but achievable, am sure you will find it the same, as it's been specifically designed to get ppl runing for 30 mins fast and safely as possible. You will be surprised, when all of a sudden the thought of 30 mins continuous running becomes possible. Enjoy :smiley:

@kirstyfoy Congratulations on completing week 1, I recommend the program whole heartedly. My number 1 tip, is pace yourself slowly, aim to complete the run sessions rather than set a speed record. Let me know how you progress :smile:

@martaindale Thank you, was great once I finished, feeling tired right now but think thats work :)

Session 3 Week 6 done. Today's session consisted of: 5min warm up 25min jog 5min warm down So the dreaded 25 min run. As today is my shopping day, had to do the session later than my normal time. The warm up went well, I made good use of the time to think of excuses for failing this session, top 3 were; tired from last…

@martaindale Definitely, new job is making it a bit more challenging, but it's only for 4 weeks, hoping the extra activity will toughen me up a bit :) Thanks for the motivation :smiley:

Session 2 Week 6 done. The session consisted of: 5min warm up 10 min jog 3min walk 10 min jog 5min warm down Was surprised how far I covered during the jogs. However, last night I started my job and my legs felt so tired during this morning's jog sessions, my knees not to be outdone raising the pain factor to try and…

@samthepanda I agree routine is so important, at the moment I solo train, not really confident to join a club or a group, will probably put it as one of my New Year's resolutions :) Congratulations on doing 10k, that distance is not on my 'radar' :) As for not completing a half marathon yet, at least it's on your 'to do '…

@samthepanda Thanks for you comments much appreciated. Am really glad I had a positive effect on your running today :) Sounds like you had a busy time of late, I know how circumstances can mess up even the best plans, best thing to do what you have to do, then get on with the original plan. Therapeutic as screaming at…

@martaindale That extra session will make the last session easier :smiley: Thanks for the feedback :smiley:

Session 2 Week 6 NOT done. At this stage everything is very much routine, the alarm screamed at me to wake up. My running gear is stacked on the bedroom floor, so as I get out of bed, no way I can miss it. Getting dressed in my running gear, feels like a intro to a superhero film, final pieces of equipment, is to insert my…

@TavistockToad When I started I could not actually run/jog, tried it in my walking gear, could only go a few steps and my foot fall seemed to land 'heavy', I was worried about impact injuries, so rather than run for 10 meters non stop and injure myself, I carried on with the walking sessions. The daily walking eventually…

@TavistockToad My ultimate goal is to run 5k sub 30mins. So am working towards achieving that. Thanks for the input :smiley:

Session 1 Week 6 done. Today's session consisted of: 5min warm up walk, 5min jog, 3min walk, 8min jog, 3min walk, 5min jog, 5min warm down walk. After the excitement & drama of the last session, this outing was fairly unremarkable. Still had a ache in my left knee, it did not hamper me just giving me a gentle reminder to…

@SummerSkier Congratulations on progressing so far, not sure I will get to your level. Thanks for the tips, won't be able to act on them right away, I start a job on Monday am hoping it will lead to something more permanent and finally join the mobile phone owner's club :smiley: Did plan to buy another pair of running…

@martaindale Congratulations for doing C25k and thanks for the motivation, I so want to be in the 5k club :smiley:

@AmyC2288 Thanks for the positve feedback, very helpful :smiley:

Session 3 Week 5 done. Woke up tired, saw my running kit on the floor and remembered that I had to do 20 mins non stop jogging. Mentally was not really prepared for this, so crawled out of the house. Did the brisk 5min warm up walk and the 20 min jog session started, all went well till about the 17 min point, I stepped…

@beerfoamy So many great characters, must re-read them. Thanks for the memory :)

@beerfoamy I thought all the books were amazing, going to have to re read them again. Great to meet a fellow Discworld fan. My intoduction to the Discworld was Guards! Guards! So my favourite character is Samuel Vimes :)

@HaleCry Think if I CAN do the next session (1 x 20min jog), 30 mins will be achievable in the time frame. i want to get past that barrier. Thanks for the motivational support :)

Session 2 Week 5 done. Woke up tired, the extra cycling I did at the weekend caught up with me. Even putting on my running gear did not generate the usual energy boost, Todays session, yet a another step up in difficulty, but as Laura said "the challenge is more mental than physical" . The session consisted of: 5min warm…