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C2k5 app malfunction !

Well I've completed the dreaded wk5r3 and about 13min extra ! Here's why . I useually use the podcast but decided to make my own playlist and use the new app...

Well I've completed the dreaded wk5r3 and about 13min extra ! Here's why . I use...

Rockette

•11 years ago

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Week 7 - really struggling to do it! Big jump from week 6...

As per the title, I am struggling to complete the 25 minute runs on week 7. The first time I tried I just about managed the week 6 run 3, but I am struggling...

As per the title, I am struggling to complete the 25 minute runs on week 7. The ...

nettyk

•11 years ago

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Hi there haven't been on here for an age, I graduated but stopped running because a bunion on left foot became uncomfortable.

I'm finding it strange not running although my foot does not hurt so much now. I almost can't bear to read the posts on here cos I'm envious and not sure...

I'm finding it strange not running although my foot does not hurt so much now. I...

Alfie17

Graduate•11 years ago

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Run 2 and 4k! :)

After my ill advised, slow, hungover, unhydrated run1 I was determined to do better this time. My knee was being a bit weird at the end of the last run so I...

After my ill advised, slow, hungover, unhydrated run1 I was determined to do bet...

ReyC

Graduate•11 years ago

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2nd run in the Scottish Highlands...

Wk7r1 Hi team, Decided to try and build on my positive w6r3 run a couple of days ago. Today's run was even better. I managed to run for 40 minutes today and...

Wk7r1 Hi team, Decided to try and build on my positive w6r3 run a couple of da...

hop_along

Graduate•11 years ago

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Finished the programme BUT

Hi I wonder if anyone has the same problem like me. I finished the programme, run3 week9 but I do not run for 5k. I am to 4k. Is this normal? I will do the...

Hi I wonder if anyone has the same problem like me. I finished the programme, ru...

gracecassar

Graduate•11 years ago

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Sore nips!!!

That got your attention I'm sure. My question is a simple one, what do you do to prevent the dreaded nipple chafage? it's starting to get a little tiresome...

That got your attention I'm sure. My question is a simple one, what do you do to...

Narmour

Graduate•11 years ago

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Are there any other 65+ runners on the Couch25K programme ?

I started off treating my age as irrelevant but after Week 5 run 1 my aches and pains are now suggesting otherwise. Any advice on maybe moderating the...

I started off treating my age as irrelevant but after Week 5 run 1 my aches and ...

turnturtle

Graduate•11 years ago

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Cautiously running again

After nearly 8 weeks off with travel, acute bronchitis and worsening asthma I am almost nearly back running again :) I've gone back to intervals and today...

After nearly 8 weeks off with travel, acute bronchitis and worsening asthma I am...

Anniemurph

Graduate•11 years ago

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Culloden Run 17.46K - my longest race to date

The Culloden Run 17.46k and the Culloden 10K are events organised by the charity Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland in partnership with the National Trust for...

The Culloden Run 17.46k and the Culloden 10K are events organised by the charity...

swanscot

Graduate•11 years ago

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Pride comes before a fall :-(

It was my first run today after the 5K twilight run on Friday after which I felt the sky was the limit. I decided to repeat Week 4 run 3 as I had pushed...

It was my first run today after the 5K twilight run on Friday after which I felt...

turnturtle

Graduate•11 years ago

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Why after 8 days do I still feel stiff and sore from my race? I dread going back on the treadmill. But I also want to be "a runner"...

I'm new here. 8 days ago I was to do a 5K with my friend. I started the C25K at the 30 sec jog and was suffering so you can get an idea how much of a beginner...

I'm new here. 8 days ago I was to do a 5K with my friend. I started the C25K at ...

Diva70

•11 years ago

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Couch to 5K+ Stepping Stone

I just wanted to say I am loving this podcast. I only managed to complete it for the first time today (3rd attempt) as I'm not good at calculating a route I...

I just wanted to say I am loving this podcast. I only managed to complete it for...

Funkydelia

Graduate•11 years ago

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Weald Park Half Marathon - 2:21 - Windy, Hilly & oh so Muddy!

Hi all!!! So this morning I completed the most gruelling run to date, and possibly one the most difficult I will ever do. My Garmin link below will show the...

Hi all!!! So this morning I completed the most gruelling run to date, and possi...

Aftabs

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

Am feeling very pleased with myself as went out running in the wind and rain this morning and completed the 25 min last run of week six. I felt really good,...

Am feeling very pleased with myself as went out running in the wind and rain thi...

haveanothergo

•11 years ago

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Anyone lost weight doing c25k?

Hi I've just finished week 4 pleased to have got this far, I am frustrated as have not lost any weight one if my reasons for starting, was wondering anyone...

Hi I've just finished week 4 pleased to have got this far, I am frustrated as ha...

clair4576

•11 years ago

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Managed 5K today :-)

I've been back up to 30 mins for a couple of weeks but not managed 5k until today.Mind you it took me 40 minutes, probably a record breaker for the slowest...

I've been back up to 30 mins for a couple of weeks but not managed 5k until tod...

runningmam

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wk9r3.... I did it!!

Today I completed wk9r3!! After a few weeks break from running it has been hard to get back into the routine but I have been seeing everyone else's posts on...

Today I completed wk9r3!! After a few weeks break from running it has been hard ...

Road_Runner

Graduate•11 years ago

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Graduation Day

Have just completed W9R3. Am no where near 5k, but I can run for 30 plus minutes. It has been hard going and doesn't get any easier, but I guess that's cos...

Have just completed W9R3. Am no where near 5k, but I can run for 30 plus minutes...

niconeill

Graduate•11 years ago

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Sub 30 min 5k!!!!!

Hey all, I thought I'd share my amazing news. I posted a few days back when I hit my 5k PB at 30.55 and had hopes to run under 30 mins over the next few weeks....

Hey all, I thought I'd share my amazing news. I posted a few days back when I hi...

mhussain

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6.3

Completed this Friday night and never thought I could jog for that amount of time and although my feet,shins,lungs,and everything else think I have completely...

Completed this Friday night and never thought I could jog for that amount of tim...

FatTrucker2

•11 years ago

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A long long road but finally graduated!!

So it's taken me much much much much MUCH longer than 9 weeks to get here but here I am, graduation day!! I lost my mojo for a bit after over doing it on my...

So it's taken me much much much much MUCH longer than 9 weeks to get here but he...

eveshamgal

Graduate•11 years ago

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YESSSS! W6R3 done (even tho I broke the cardinal rule to do it!)....

I never thought I would be so excited by the clocks going back which meant that it was lighter earlier, I would be up an hour earlier – and thus – be able to...

I never thought I would be so excited by the clocks going back which meant that ...

Suelyn

•11 years ago

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Anyone had trouble with garmin hr monitor?

I would have searched questions to see if anyone else has asked this, but I cant see how to. Anyway I have a Garmin110 watch and the HR monitor has stopped...

I would have searched questions to see if anyone else has asked this, but I cant...

christian1

Graduate•11 years ago

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week 5 run 1 doing well

got up early went out did my run felt good no problems looking forward to next one

got up early went out did my run felt good no problems looking forward to next o...

ned63

Graduate•11 years ago

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If i can do it - we all can!!

I wrote a post last week about my personal life crumbling and that caused me to stop running for a couple of weeks after completing week 8, i was very afraid...

I wrote a post last week about my personal life crumbling and that caused me to...

hmtreacy

Graduate•11 years ago

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how can i find podcast with no music just voice?

i am very happy running to my own rhythm but really love lauras voice telling me the timing and the encouragement, in a previous question re this i could not...

i am very happy running to my own rhythm but really love lauras voice telling me...

hmtreacy

Graduate•11 years ago

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Newbie

Hi ive been doing c25k for 3 wks but still trying to conquer wk1, finding it a challange as I'm over weight, and my fallen arches isn't helping. I am losing...

Hi ive been doing c25k for 3 wks but still trying to conquer wk1, finding it a ...

euwirethien

•11 years ago

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5K.. even my husband was impressed...

well I did w9r3 on Thursday and tonight did 5K in 48 mins at the Watford Twilight ( sounds nicer than dark and drizzly) Race for life. The first 20 minutes...

well I did w9r3 on Thursday and tonight did 5K in 48 mins at the Watford Twiligh...

DH164

Graduate•11 years ago

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HADD Training

Hi, Since graduating about 2 months ago I've moved to running 4 days a week, with my long run being 11k, and the others being around 6K with a mix of...

Hi, Since graduating about 2 months ago I've moved to running 4 days a week, w...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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All posts for October 2013

C2k5 app malfunction !

Week 7 - really struggling to do it! Big jump from week 6...

Hi there haven't been on here for an age, I graduated but stopped running because a bunion on left foot became uncomfortable.

Run 2 and 4k! :)

2nd run in the Scottish Highlands...

Finished the programme BUT

Sore nips!!!

Are there any other 65+ runners on the Couch25K programme ?

Cautiously running again

Culloden Run 17.46K - my longest race to date

Pride comes before a fall :-(

Why after 8 days do I still feel stiff and sore from my race? I dread going back on the treadmill. But I also want to be "a runner"...

Couch to 5K+ Stepping Stone

Weald Park Half Marathon - 2:21 - Windy, Hilly & oh so Muddy!

Week 6 run 3

Anyone lost weight doing c25k?

Managed 5K today :-)

Wk9r3.... I did it!!

Graduation Day

Sub 30 min 5k!!!!!

Week 6.3

A long long road but finally graduated!!

YESSSS! W6R3 done (even tho I broke the cardinal rule to do it!)....

Anyone had trouble with garmin hr monitor?

week 5 run 1 doing well

If i can do it - we all can!!

how can i find podcast with no music just voice?

Newbie

5K.. even my husband was impressed...

HADD Training

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