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I am 42F largely inactive with health anxiety but I am trying to work on both anxiety and fitness. My resting hr is around 65-70 and usually around 100-120...

Negative post incoming! Sorry! These week 4 runs have felt so tough! My brain is saying to me stop! Give up! I hate running! However I continued to run very...

After a couple days off I decided it would be best to repeat week 3 run 3. Found it tough and feel like I have 0 stamina and got a stitch which went away. I...

Having progressed to W7R3 without missing a beat, I am starting to find it increasingly difficult to get into a steady rhythm. Last night it was only after the...

Did my last W9R3 yesterday with Steve Cram urging me on. I have smiled at some of his commentary, and I did enjoy the badinage along the journey. Four thoughts...

hi guys, Need advice, I’m nearly there…. But have pain in my knee even when I’m not running, 🙈

Hi everyone and welcome to a brand new month and another step closer, to Spring! Here I am, bright eyed and … err... fluffy tailed, ready to pose a question......

I’m on week 4 and just about to do run 2. I started the programme because I read that jogging is good for strengthening knee. This was new information for me...

It's a cold bright morning, Mr JCR mowing the lawn and woodcutting, we've had unseasonable mildish weather and the grass is growing visibly, as is his grumpy...

Good morning everyone… The Administrative Team are delighted to announce that, here on the C25K Forum, we have a new Ambassador! Please welcome our brand...

So, it's been a while, quite a long while, with a lot of nasty life stuff getting in the way, the sad loss of three friends and family members and a five year...

I am a fit and active person, train 3 times a week but somehow always struggle to complete the C25K! Inevitably something will hurt, or I will run out of...

Second time starting from scratch, run 2. No problems, no niggles, just a grwat time outside. Brilliant.

Welcome to the second week of February, and welcome to the cosy Corner, on this foggy, cold day. I am a little late ! The fire is glowing gently, the snacks,...

🥶 Bitingly low temperatures but powered through the week and bagged another landmark! Legs felt heavy during these longer runs, also noticed a few twinges in...

This is my third go at C25K and I’m on Week 5. Just completed the first run and actually feeling OK. It was the 20 min run that defeated me before so wish me...

Wanted to show a group who would appreciate them! Went to a shop which do that thing where you watch you running on a treadmill. They came with some...

The hippy hippy ache has subsided to a dull thud, not painful more a case of me knowing it's there. I know enough from my previous running history that some...

I am happy to have completed this run! What helped me was finding a flatter route and really slowing down. I do think it is more of a mental game now. 5...

I stepped outside just before eight this morning and immediately leapt back into the house to add extra layers. A lazy wind - can't be bothered to go around...

Thank you Nina Simone for that - Birds flying high, you know how I feel. Still cold, even down here on the westerly coast and a sharp east wind to increase...

Way back on 11 May 2019, as a freshely graduated C25Ker, I did my first ever parkrun at Vogrie Country Park ( https://www.parkrun.org.uk/vogrie/ ) - about 12...

I loved it! I was so nervous I was like how can I run for three! But the community on here is so supportive thanks everyone! I took it very slow! First 3 mins...

Happy to have completed this run! I did want to give up at one point. That was definitely a mental moment. But I did it! Only awkward thing is a kid and adult...

Hi runners,I've just started my training in 5k. Unfortunately I didn't have the right shoes in first two days. I have knee pain now that delays me in my...

doing these 2-5mins run cause bad mid foot pain that i need to stop during the run. i’ve tried neutral and stability running shoes, both not helping at all....

I did it! Back to 25 minutes of running! I'm so chuffed l can't tell you! I've been slowly redoing c25k after a few months off with health problems, taking...

After an extra Birthday rest day managed to complete run 2. It is very cold today but good running weather. Hope to complete week 5 Thursday

Jo Cool suggested that regular running and committing to a proper day is the way to go to keep up momentum. I haven't done that exactly but have committed...

Completed Week 5 run 3 today and feeling really good! Managed the 20min run no problem. I kept it really slow as I was desperate to finish this time having...