ClareWhittaker

Thanks guys :) It's interesting to hear what other people are doing. I am at the end of W3 but I don't think I'm running fast enough hence lack of distance! I'm only running (more jogging) at about 4.8mph. But to me that feels like a run lol. I think I'll repeat week 3 and try to up my pace before continuing. I'm not…

1. I'm on W3 and just completed a 4th day (so + 1 to the usual 3). 2. I feel incredible. Really energised and can definitely feel an improvement in fitness 3. I have repeated a day in W3 due to getting flu mid W3 and being in bed for a week with haggered lungs! 4. I added an extra run at the during W2 as I felt able to go…

I piled on 6 stone since meeting my husband so I know what you mean!! I have never been big either so must have really been packing away the food for the last 4 years to gain so much!! We also have the same height/weight so will add you and we can smash this weight loss! :)

I bought a Polar FT60 recently and I know it sounds over dramatic but its changed my life. I can keep to training goals, monitor progress etc far more effectively. I really think a HRM is a great bit of kit to keep you motivated especially if you love smashing targets. From my own experience and from the many reviews I…

The Mayo Clinic has also answered a lot of questions. May explain why I am always so tired!

Wow thanks for all the info guys. It seems I should really up my intake just for overall health reasons anyway. I'll just have to spend a week on the toilet lol :)

Welcome!! Good luck with your journey and add me if u want some support. Good for you posting your before pics too. I think its a great step to begin a positive journey :)

Hello :) Welcome to C25K!! By far the best fitness programme I have ever found. Good luck with it. It can get really addictive :) But at least its a healthy addiction. Feel free to add me if you like. I'm starting my 3rd week tomorrow!

I had exactly the same frustration over the weekend. I felt so down that I nearly gave up already!! But, I took my measurements and realised that I had lost 2 inches off my waist and half an inch off my thighs in 2 weeks. Which means my fat percentage has reduced. This is really all that matters. I am steering clear of the…

I think I run really slow too. But have decided that speed is something I will improve when I'm able to run consistently for a decent amount of time. I run on the treadmill and jog at 4.5mph/walk 2mph. I think thats really slow! But at least I'm doing it I guess. I hope I can improve on speed as my fitness impoves.

Hi Ladies :) I need to lose 80+ pounds and doing the C25K. On week 2 at the moment. Really enjoying the programme. I'm doing it on a treadmill which I love doing. I'm not really ready for running outside. My confidence is too low at the moment. Looking forward to the day I give it a go tho. Good luck with C25K. Add me if u…

Maybe try drinking a fitness drink like Lucozade? They have stuff in them to help you with stamina when you exercise.

I'm doing the Couch to 5K programme at the moment and every time it comes to running my 1st set of running I feel like my legs won't move. It's the worst feeling but I push on through for the 90 seconds and after that its fine. I think there is a wall that many people hit when exercising. Definitely find something that you…

Wow! You look great. Love the Tattoos too. I'm gonna get some nice tats when I have the body to show them off :)

I'm loving C25K too. Its such a great programme. I did W2D2 a couple of days ago and found it easier than W2D1. Hoping my 3rd run tomorrow will come easily. Not sure if I'll be ready to move on though! We'll see. Well done on your progress

Hi :) Welcome back. I've only been a member for just over a week but I'm really glad I joined. I have a similar amount of weight to lose as you. It seems quite daunting but we can do it :) Add me as a friend if u like.

Agreed, you are all very inspiring. I can't wait to be a graduate of C25K. My goal (in the far distance future!) Is to run a marathon. This will prob take a while but I'm in it for the long haul :) It sounds like some proper running shoes may be needed though. I'm wearing Nike air classics and they do feel quite bulky.…

I haven't moved onto week 2 yet but I should imagine I will be repeating some weeks too. Add me if u want some moral support :)

Hi :) I'm from York. I only started yday.

Hi everyone :) I started C25K last week and I am really enjoying it so far. It seems to be a great way of getting people running. I'm doing it on a treadmill though as I'm too self conscious to run in public at the moment as I'm a fairly big girl! I have woken up with a really achy back today but it is my rest day so…