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In my domestic routine, I can run Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Should I also run on a Saturday or Sunday, or miss both those days?

Iwant2run

Graduate•11 years ago

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Run 2 done

Second run of week 4 done tonight. Still tough, but perhaps a little bit better than the first run on Sunday. Same old routine - thought I'd never be able to...

Second run of week 4 done tonight. Still tough, but perhaps a little bit better...

Bristol_plodder

•11 years ago

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Sacroiliac joint pain

Does anyone else get this after running and how do you deal with it? I really enjoyed my first run in a week but am in agony now :(

Does anyone else get this after running and how do you deal with it? I really en...

sofaqueen

Graduate•11 years ago

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Trying to get psyched...

...for the last run of week 6 tomorrow morning! I know I can do it, but it's still a bit daunting for some reason, maybe because I know that from here there...

...for the last run of week 6 tomorrow morning! I know I can do it, but it's sti...

edqa233

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 1 completed and still here to tell the tale!

Hope all the other newbies are still going strong. Let us know how you're all finding it.

Hope all the other newbies are still going strong. Let us know how you're all fi...

Hennith

Graduate•11 years ago

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Saturdays of firsts and 8m short of a new PB!

Last week was a very tough one. Very important final exam on Wednesday so hardly any sleep the days before and thus a missed run on Tuesday (I hate to miss...

Last week was a very tough one. Very important final exam on Wednesday so hardly...

nomoresloth

Graduate•11 years ago

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nick3368

•11 years ago

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Four stumbling blocks overcome!

* Running after work * Two steep subways to get up * Running into the wind * Wearing an extra layer I'm pleased to say that despite these obstacles, I managed...

* Running after work * Two steep subways to get up * Running into the wind * Wea...

Twizzle53

Graduate•11 years ago

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week 9 complete.

just completed c25k, last run completed tonight, only snag was mapmyrun playing up again,it turned my phone off after 12mins, had to try and reset everything...

just completed c25k, last run completed tonight, only snag was mapmyrun playing ...

nick3368

•11 years ago

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Week 5 run 1 :-)

Run 1 completed, grinning like a Cheshire cat. Even Added a few cheeky mins at the end of last 5 min run (slow jog) so not feeling as worried about run 2 now.

Run 1 completed, grinning like a Cheshire cat. Even Added a few cheeky mins at t...

Clumsy2

Graduate•11 years ago

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Heart rate Monitors

Are you for or against ?

TheBoyWhoRun

Graduate•11 years ago

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W4R1 done!

Yep - got a stitch and had to dig deep at the end but very relieved and happy to have completed it after wondering all day whether I'd be able to find the...

Yep - got a stitch and had to dig deep at the end but very relieved and happy to...

sarah-b

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5...please don't eat me alive!

W5R1 tomorrow. I'm scared. Feeling really tired and not a little bit intimidated by what W5 has in store for me. I hope I don't get owned.

W5R1 tomorrow. I'm scared. Feeling really tired and not a little bit intimidated...

babymama

Graduate•11 years ago

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5km recovery run in hotel gym - 30 mins

Hi all! I'm in Sweden for work this week. Been very busy but I won't bore you with what makes an accountant busy. I ran on a treadmill for only the second...

Hi all! I'm in Sweden for work this week. Been very busy but I won't bore you w...

Aftabs

Graduate•11 years ago

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What's the best way to get to 5K?

I graduated a month ago, having done all 3 runs of week 9. Since then I have been repeating that run on alternate days. My new Endomondo indicates my distance...

I graduated a month ago, having done all 3 runs of week 9. Since then I have bee...

Beek

Graduate•11 years ago

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Anyone in the Aberdeen/Stonehaven area looking to start C25K and looking for a running (ha ha ha)partner so they don't feel so conspicuous?

I am a complete newbie (early 40's) to running and will no doubt be very slow as so unfit.Not keen on going out myself as feel very self conscious about my...

I am a complete newbie (early 40's) to running and will no doubt be very slow a...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Not run for a week :-(

So annoyed as I have not run since last Monday. Was busy in the week but started to get some throat/annoying cough thing onFriday and still not right now so...

So annoyed as I have not run since last Monday. Was busy in the week but started...

Eve1975

Graduate•11 years ago

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How many people finish C25K in 9 weeks?

I set myself the goal of running 5K by the end of November. Is this realistic? I have no problem with amending the goal to "be able to run for 30 minutes...

I set myself the goal of running 5K by the end of November. Is this realistic? I...

riotgoddess

•11 years ago

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The Shoelace - My Nemesis Strikes Again!

After a shocking week last week (involving a mega meltdown trying to sort out the BF's passport less than a fortnight before we fly - aaaaggggghhh!), I had...

After a shocking week last week (involving a mega meltdown trying to sort out th...

Jana83

Graduate•11 years ago

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Just Hit Home

I was reading another post on here about about the journey to graduating and remembering what it was like and how that week 5 3rd run of 20 minutes seemed...

I was reading another post on here about about the journey to graduating and rem...

runningnotwalking

Graduate•11 years ago

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Moist arms and floaty head!

We went out for our usual half hour run. I was a bit warey as I was very sleep deprived. But I wanted to stick to routine. There was a massive black cloud so...

We went out for our usual half hour run. I was a bit warey as I was very sleep d...

Plinth

Graduate•11 years ago

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Woohoo! Last run of week 5 done.I can't believe I have run for that long

Never in my life have I ever done that.Speed Wasnt great,but I did it.Had my husband by my side and he was great.Not sure whether to move to 6,or repeat.Thanks...

Never in my life have I ever done that.Speed Wasnt great,but I did it.Had my hus...

A1nsworth

Graduate•11 years ago

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My legs are aching!!!

Did I overdo the running? No. Did I overdo a gym class? No. I went shopping to Glasgow which entails a 2 hour 45 minutes bus journey there and back. 6 Hours...

Did I overdo the running? No. Did I overdo a gym class? No. I went shopping to G...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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W3 R1 done!

I thought Week 3 might be too much for me - 3 minutes sounded too big a jump from 90 seconds, especially as I'd only just stopped getting a stitch (by...

I thought Week 3 might be too much for me - 3 minutes sounded too big a jump fro...

FABFiona

Graduate•11 years ago

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Cross training with Circuits and Running

Hi All I didn't know where else to ask this question as its not really c25k related. Since graduating I tend to run 5k about 3 times a week. I have recently...

Hi All I didn't know where else to ask this question as its not really c25k rel...

bjammin

Graduate•11 years ago

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I stopped for a week. What now?

I'm 55 and running for the first time ever. I started Week 5 and found it hard. Then life intervened and I was very tired. I'm ready (I think!) to re-start but...

I'm 55 and running for the first time ever. I started Week 5 and found it hard. ...

SheRunsSheSmiles

•11 years ago

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Week 2 started.

I aimed to move my runs from Tues, Thurs, Sat to Mon, Wed, Fri, but upon waking on Monday I was too tired to get up and out. I was grumpy with myself all day...

I aimed to move my runs from Tues, Thurs, Sat to Mon, Wed, Fri, but upon waking ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Which is the week most people repeat...and also, if people fail which is the week they stop at?

Lol. I know this seems a bit negative, but it's not really! I just want to be forewarned so that I can be prepared and dig deep!

Lol. I know this seems a bit negative, but it's not really! I just want to be ...

Lippie

•11 years ago

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Advised by doctor to stop running immediately. At week 9!

Due to being quite flat footed i Have regular visits with the hospital to see how my inner soles etc are working, this time I went and the doctor asked whether...

Due to being quite flat footed i Have regular visits with the hospital to see ho...

Hannahod123

•11 years ago

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Arch support

Can anyone recommend running shoes for problem arches? I have pronoted arches and use supports created specially for me. Thanks

Can anyone recommend running shoes for problem arches? I have pronoted arches an...

Sammijj

•11 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2013

In my domestic routine, I can run Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Should I also run on a Saturday or Sunday, or miss both those days?

Run 2 done

Sacroiliac joint pain

Trying to get psyched...

Week 1 completed and still here to tell the tale!

Saturdays of firsts and 8m short of a new PB!

graduate

Four stumbling blocks overcome!

week 9 complete.

Week 5 run 1 :-)

Heart rate Monitors

W4R1 done!

Week 5...please don't eat me alive!

5km recovery run in hotel gym - 30 mins

What's the best way to get to 5K?

Anyone in the Aberdeen/Stonehaven area looking to start C25K and looking for a running (ha ha ha)partner so they don't feel so conspicuous?

Not run for a week :-(

How many people finish C25K in 9 weeks?

The Shoelace - My Nemesis Strikes Again!

Just Hit Home

Moist arms and floaty head!

Woohoo! Last run of week 5 done.I can't believe I have run for that long

My legs are aching!!!

W3 R1 done!

Cross training with Circuits and Running

I stopped for a week. What now?

Week 2 started.

Which is the week most people repeat...and also, if people fail which is the week they stop at?

Advised by doctor to stop running immediately. At week 9!

Arch support

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