C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

[Less of me]

Well I'm off out to do w4d3 so not looking forward to it. It's blowing a gale and the wind kills me . Going to have to repeat w4 again I'm sure as I can't quite do the last 5 mins - why did I decide to do this again?
Good luck everyone else

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[Less of me]

OMG
I did it but my arms are aching... Yes arms it's weird but I did it and without any pausing of the breaks (to get a bit longer rest) still think I might repeat wk4, w5 seems an awfully scary prospect?!? Or maybe I start it and see how it goes....

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[Sleepy59]

Well done x

 

[Shazzabir]

That's great Less of me

 

[Shazzabir]

I am feeling so nervous about going for my 20 min run this morning. I don't feel ready. It is such a jump from 8 mins to 20 mins!!!

I will feel so proud of myself if I manage to do it

 

[Woodland girl]

Go for it Shazzabir. And I am sure you will do it, just think about posting it on here when you do!!

 

[eatwell]

Yes go for it. Just run at a steady pace.

 

[Less of me]

You can do it shazzabir

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[Shazzabir]

I am amazed.....!!! I did it!!!!!

Thanks guys for your encouragement

I cannot believe I can comfortably run for 20 mins!!!!!! That is progress!!

My advice to anyone doing this run, is to have a positive attitude. I started the run doubting my ability and it took the half way point into the run before I believed I could do it. Once my attitude changed my run became easier and so enjoyable.

Yes it is a big jump 8 mins to 20 mins, but the program has enabled us to cope with the jump. It really does work!

 

[HannahNewton]

I am amazed.....!!! I did it!!!!!

Thanks guys for your encouragement

I cannot believe I can comfortably run for 20 mins!!!!!! That is progress!!

My advice to anyone doing this run, is to have a positive attitude. I started the run doubting my ability and it took the half way point into the run before I believed I could do it. Once my attitude changed my run became easier and so enjoyable.

Yes it is a big jump 8 mins to 20 mins, but the program has enabled us to cope with the jump. It really does work!

Well done Shazza!!!

Got my 20 mins run later today.

Watching great north run on TV and feeling really inspired xx

 

[Shazzabir]

Good luck Hannah! Hopefully hear from u later

 

[Woodland girl]

Well done Shazzabir and best wishes Hannah!

 

[Mr Gilbo]

Well I completed W1D3 today. And that if after my usual 70 minute gym work out first. Really pleased with my progress thus far. Onto W2D1 i go!

 

[WelshJojo]

Well I completed W1D3 today. And that if after my usual 70 minute gym work out first. Really pleased with my progress thus far. Onto W2D1 i go!

Brilliant-well done

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[HannahNewton]

Go Mr Gilbo!!

21 mins jogged Woppee!!

Last 5 mins was actually quite relaxed as I was fully warm and in my stride. Breathing was regular too. xx

 

[Less of me]

Hannah
Giving hope that the rest of us will get there

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[Shazzabir]

Well done Hannah!!

 

[Sleepy59]

I managed W2D1 today. The second run was really hard partly because I was running into the wind but I did it.

 

[HannahNewton]

I managed W2D1 today. The second run was really hard partly because I was running into the wind but I did it.

Well done

 

[Sunshine runner]

Just read the last few pages. Love all you new 20-minute runners! I'm having a video gait analysis tomorrow with a physio and can't wait to have a good moan about all my aches and pains! Then hopefully it will be back onto the programme. I was at the end of Week 5 but will be going back to Week 4 for at least one session and then take it from there.

I'm missing running so much! The stupid cross-trainer just isn't the same