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Hi everyone. I've loved every minute of the programme and managed to her to week 7 however since then I have only completed 1-2 runs in the last 4 weeks. This...

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Help......I've fell off the wagon'

Hi everyone. I've loved every minute of the programme and managed to her to wee...

MelB82

Graduate•11 years ago

I am 28 years old, 5'3 and 200 lbs. I have not been over weight all my life and played sports in high school and college. I have suffered from a herniated disc...

Starting Couch 2 5K and have a Herniated disc in my lower back.

I am 28 years old, 5'3 and 200 lbs. I have not been over weight all my life and ...

KAMeister

•11 years ago

Yes yes yes I did it. W5 R3 completed . Feel fantastic and now I've nailed this one this time I know I really will graduate. No stopping me now . Thanks...

Over the moon and back

Yes yes yes I did it. W5 R3 completed . Feel fantastic and now I've nailed this...

LUVLEEJU

Graduate•11 years ago

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Changed my route

Today when I did my run, I took Laura's advice & changed my route , I ran round our park on the paths , I really enjoyed it . The weather was nice , bright &...

Today when I did my run, I took Laura's advice & changed my route , I ran round ...

Rockette

•11 years ago

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The Android App is out but there seem to be teething problems - any help?

I have downloaded the android C25K app with change for life and I like it in principal BUT when I want it to play music it is only playing one song at a time...

I have downloaded the android C25K app with change for life and I like it in pri...

laj1987

Graduate•11 years ago

having finished week 8 with 4.5 k I was busy devising ways to speed up a little during week 9 and possibly make the 5k by graduation. But then, yesterday (my...

having to re-think my graduation plan.. :(

having finished week 8 with 4.5 k I was busy devising ways to speed up a little ...

ReyC

Graduate•11 years ago

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I've done wk 7r2 wearing my new garmin .

And I feel fantastic , even took the dog out straight after , no ankle pain ( thanks to to the new brooks trainers) used the new app , it let me down again ,...

And I feel fantastic , even took the dog out straight after , no ankle pain ( th...

Rockette

•11 years ago

So I completed c25k in April and continued running until June tried a few times to get back in to it but failed so I need a new target/plan There's a half...

Half marathon

So I completed c25k in April and continued running until June tried a few times ...

NeverthoughtIwouldrun

Graduate•11 years ago

Ran 25 mins non stop this morning and feel so good Every run I feel so slow and heavy the first 8-10ins of running and then it just seems to get better. I run...

I did it ! Wk6 run3

Ran 25 mins non stop this morning and feel so good Every run I feel so slow and ...

Fitfor60

Graduate•11 years ago

As it seems that there are quite a few us who are running to our own music playlists, I thought it might be a good idea to share some of the tracks that really...

Playlist suggestions ...

As it seems that there are quite a few us who are running to our own music playl...

Hennith

Graduate•11 years ago

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16 days since my last run, I have just done Week 5, Run 3. Am I mad?

It is entirely possible that I am, in fact, stark staring bonkers. My last run 16 days ago was the second of week 5 and I'm really not into repeating runs if...

It is entirely possible that I am, in fact, stark staring bonkers. My last run ...

Miss_T_Ide

Graduate•11 years ago

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A little funny for the weekend

I've not been able to run all week due to cold and cough. I SO miss it and have sadly taken to getting my fix by trawling the internet looking at other runners...

I've not been able to run all week due to cold and cough. I SO miss it and have ...

Irishprincess

Graduate•11 years ago

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W7R1 - running to my own playlist really helped

After struggling and failing the 20 min run on week 5 I worried about moving to week 6, but was glad I did as managed to complete the 25 mins at end of week 6...

After struggling and failing the 20 min run on week 5 I worried about moving to ...

joolsp

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 R3

Can anyone give me any tips or advice on this run please. I'm about to tackle it tonight for the first time . Feel apprehensive and excited at the same time....

Can anyone give me any tips or advice on this run please. I'm about to tackle it...

LUVLEEJU

Graduate•11 years ago

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I just finished W2D2 and have had knee pain for the last week. It's the inner knee. Is this normal? I'm 52. Been using knee braces.

keakels

•11 years ago

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thank goodness W8R3

well, that's W8 done, and i managed to come back quicker than I went out.

brownfox

Graduate•11 years ago

Went out yesterday along the sea front in the wind and rain. It was my first rain run and I found it quite exhilarating. Just wish I didn't wear glasses! I...

Week8 r1 - music gets slightly better

Went out yesterday along the sea front in the wind and rain. It was my first rai...

Fiwini

Graduate•11 years ago

Finished my last run for week 6 today, I still find it hard to believe that considering I had never run in my life before 4 months ago and at my age (54) I am...

Week 6 Complete

Finished my last run for week 6 today, I still find it hard to believe that cons...

Mummysaurus

Graduate•11 years ago

Can someone advise me about calf pain please!! I have developed a very tight right calf that doesn't ease off when running----if anything it gets worse if i...

Calf Pain!!

Can someone advise me about calf pain please!! I have developed a very tight rig...

loubylou74

•11 years ago

Week 7has been my pitfall and although I am still at it , I am on my 6th run!, have managed 25mins twice then some 20,22,23. -but find 25 a real struggle ....

Week 7- still running!!!!

Week 7has been my pitfall and although I am still at it , I am on my 6th run!, h...

Run-ragged

Graduate•11 years ago

I've been browsing this site since I started the programme (mostly to convince myself that, no, I'm not alone when I find it difficult!) but I figured I should...

New to the site, just completed Week 3

I've been browsing this site since I started the programme (mostly to convince m...

selenityshiroi

Graduate•11 years ago

Managed another run this morning in my "Orthotic'ed Bionic Running Shoes" and all without any leg trouble thank goodness. I must say I'm agog at how my va va...

2nd OUTING WITH BIONIC SHOES!

Managed another run this morning in my "Orthotic'ed Bionic Running Shoes" and al...

danzargo

Graduate•11 years ago

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W5R3 jitters

Looks like this is it tomorrow is the BIG 20. I came into week 5 knowing I could do R1 with no probs and I did, then I thougth mmmh R2 I should kind of be...

Looks like this is it tomorrow is the BIG 20. I came into week 5 knowing I coul...

Nasibentomoto

•11 years ago

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Finished Week 5

Just finished week 5. Thought the 20 min run would kill me. First 3 mins were up hill and really hurt but in the next couple of mins settled and found my pace....

Just finished week 5. Thought the 20 min run would kill me. First 3 mins were up...

langsett

•11 years ago

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nice run today

nice run today a nice easy pace got 3 & half in 26 mins i think it time for my badge happyrunning all

nice run today a nice easy pace got 3 & half in 26 mins i think it time for my b...

moger

Graduate•11 years ago

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W7R2

I have been feeling really sleepy all week and worried that the longer runs were taking their toll. I was therefore a bit concerned that I might struggle with...

I have been feeling really sleepy all week and worried that the longer runs were...

Hennith

Graduate•11 years ago

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Ok I have finished

well I have now run for 30 minutes 3 times but I am not going to get a badge or graduate or anything like that ...... knowing that I have done it is enough...

well I have now run for 30 minutes 3 times but I am not going to get a badge or...

Kingo

•11 years ago