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ran this morning trying to get used to running in daylight set off at fast pace like lightning first look at garmin 2 miles in 14 mins on we went nearly...

ran this morning trying to get used to running in daylight set off at fast pac...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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Don't be a fool like me.

It was around this time last year that I started the C25K program, and like the majority of people who use the program, I loved it. At the end of the program...

It was around this time last year that I started the C25K program, and like the ...

ashton46

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2 Done :)

Just got back from week 4 run 2 and I feel over the moon! I can't believe how much I've achieved so far on this programme, and I'm feeling great for doing it!...

Just got back from week 4 run 2 and I feel over the moon! I can't believe how mu...

JenniRae

•10 years ago

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Week 8 run 1, what a struggle, why???

Just done first run of week 8, I have absolutely loved the running so far and the great calmness you get after! I've never never been active so if I can do...

Just done first run of week 8, I have absolutely loved the running so far and th...

geezercdg

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 1 run 1 down and... I actually enjoyed it!

Amazing, I managed the first run today, it wasn't super easy but it wasn't ridiculously tough either and I actually enjoyed it. Looking forward to getting back...

Amazing, I managed the first run today, it wasn't super easy but it wasn't ridic...

BevFD

•10 years ago

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swelling and pain under knee after week 5 20mins , trainers not correct (oops) , rested for 3 weeks , swelled up again , depressed

brought running trainers from ebay (i know !!!!)..... used ice and knee brace , cleared up in 10 days , started some light stretches to strengthen ,stair...

brought running trainers from ebay (i know !!!!)..... used ice and knee brac...

sparkylite

•10 years ago

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The app has problems on my phone. some feedback to the app creator would be able to solve it via an update? Whats the best feedback method?

I suspect the issue is widespread but could be easily fixed. An email for the support people of the app would be best if anyone has that info?

I suspect the issue is widespread but could be easily fixed. An email for the su...

Sch3lp

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Stretchy bandages

Bit of pain on knees and shins after week 4, have proper shoes but 42 and 5st over BMI ideal weight so not surprised. Friends have suggested stretchy bandages,...

Bit of pain on knees and shins after week 4, have proper shoes but 42 and 5st ov...

BordersDad71

•10 years ago

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1st Anniversary - I was huffing & puffing through week 1 run 1 a year ago today!

Apologies before I start, but this is a bit of a waffle!! I can't believe how quickly the last year has flown by. For all of you just starting out I thought...

Apologies before I start, but this is a bit of a waffle!! I can't believe how ...

nomorejellybelly

Graduate•10 years ago

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W5 R2 attempt 3

Woooohoooooooooo!!!!!!!! The picture is my hill from my starting line! The one I have struggles to get up and across. It doesn't look lie much but Map my run...

Woooohoooooooooo!!!!!!!! The picture is my hill from my starting line! The one I...

mustgetthin

Graduate•10 years ago

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back out

got my 5 k done couldnt do slow no pains when running felt ok its when im finished had pain at the side of knee yesterday was at the bottom sore shins...

got my 5 k done couldnt do slow no pains when running felt ok its when im ...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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I ran!

Yay! I just ran for 30 minutes without stopping. I only went slowly, thanks to the advise of someone on here but I did 2.4. miles and managed to run without...

Yay! I just ran for 30 minutes without stopping. I only went slowly, thanks to t...

Blanket

Graduate•10 years ago

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W8R2- I loved this one- what a cracker! I'm nearly an off roader!

I had a brilliant time this morning! Decided to alter my route, I don't particularly like running on the paths near me as I am on a busy road and the lorries...

I had a brilliant time this morning! Decided to alter my route, I don't particul...

no-excuse

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hi all. I've just begun C25K as a total newbie to running and have been researching running style and shoes. Got some barefoot trail shoes

as I want to learn to run more naturally to protect knees etc (I'm 53). They seem to be OK for the 2 sessions I've done so far, but would I be better learning...

as I want to learn to run more naturally to protect knees etc (I'm 53). They see...

oldgazelle

•10 years ago

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Finished week 5 !! Happy happy happy

I failed miserably on Saturday barely lasting 10 minutes before a stitch finished me off So this evening I attempted the dreaded twenty minutes again and did...

I failed miserably on Saturday barely lasting 10 minutes before a stitch finishe...

44cmn

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hi all, I'm 67 and on week 6 run 2. Why oh why are my legs so tired ? I had to downgrade run 2 to four 5 minute runs in place of two 10 mins

george682

•10 years ago

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Endomondo - How do you get cumulative runs added up?

I'd love to know how far I run each month. I should just look at history and do the mental arithmetic but I would like the app to do it for me. Does anyone...

I'd love to know how far I run each month. I should just look at history and do...

Beek

Graduate•10 years ago

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About to give up

Please can someone help me im about to give it all up! Its taken me nearly 2 years but can finaly say ive graduated can run 5k in 40 mins not great know the...

Please can someone help me im about to give it all up! Its taken me nearly 2 yea...

iwillbeskinny

•10 years ago

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Nearly was a couch potato today.... but made it through W8R1! (trialing the new garmin!)

Well, i didn't do my planned early run, lack of motivation and a tuesday off work got the better of me! So eventually ran out of excuses when the rain dried...

Well, i didn't do my planned early run, lack of motivation and a tuesday off wor...

aliboo70

•10 years ago

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I DID IT!!! WK1 R1!!!

I have just done WK1 R1 this morning and am really chuffed that I actually went and done it!!! Was feeling really self conscious but after a couple of minutes...

I have just done WK1 R1 this morning and am really chuffed that I actually went ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Getting back to it - at last!

Had to take time away from the podcasts to recover from my calf injury - wow does it take a long time. Anyway the last couple of weeks I've been getting back...

Had to take time away from the podcasts to recover from my calf injury - wow doe...

AndyJ57

Graduate•10 years ago

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W1R1 - Done. Bosh.

Did week 1 run 1 last night, have played football in the past and thought it would be fairly easy... it wasn't but was immensely rewarding. Pretty impressed...

Did week 1 run 1 last night, have played football in the past and thought it wou...

daveynewton

•10 years ago

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Anyone interested in a Facebook group?

I just wondered if anyone would be interested in joining a closed Facebook group if I set one up? I love this forum but I thought it might be easier to post...

I just wondered if anyone would be interested in joining a closed Facebook group...

YJB1

Graduate•10 years ago

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Back in the saddle after a 3 week break - W5R1

I've had an enforced absence from C25K for 3 weeks, and boy did I miss it, I had got to the end of week 7, and done 3 park runs - so had to pick a place to...

I've had an enforced absence from C25K for 3 weeks, and boy did I miss it, I had...

RedditchMark

•10 years ago

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wrong shoes

it seems ive been running in the wrong shoes for the last 3 months and this is why ive had knee probs friends girlfriend work at sweatshop so off i went im...

it seems ive been running in the wrong shoes for the last 3 months and this is w...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 7 rerun 1

After the first disappointment I changed route and daughter joined me again, managed 20 mins so getting there hopefully manage full 25 on Wednesday!! I come...

After the first disappointment I changed route and daughter joined me again, man...

Tizzie

Graduate•10 years ago

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How much faster will you run if you lose weight? You'll be amazed!

I was wondering what the effect of carrying a few extra pounds was on running times. I found on the web that scientists have done treadmill time trials with...

I was wondering what the effect of carrying a few extra pounds was on running ti...

ChrisL

Graduate•10 years ago

38 Replies

Want to start - but my knees give me trouble, advice please!!!!

Hi, I'd love to start this program for many reasons, but I am really worried about my knees. They are quite weak and click alot - as do my ankles. Can anyone...

Hi, I'd love to start this program for many reasons, but I am really worried ab...

kathyjg

•10 years ago

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General gym/badminton shoes advice needed

Hi guys and girls need some help please. I have been using my good Brooks Ghost running shoes for playing Badminton and doing exercise classes at the gym. They...

Hi guys and girls need some help please. I have been using my good Brooks Ghost ...

Oldgirl

Graduate•10 years ago

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Completed C25K

Yesterday I did my last run of week 9! Onward to C25k+!

revpg

Graduate•10 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2014

pb

Don't be a fool like me.

Week 4 Run 2 Done :)

Week 8 run 1, what a struggle, why???

Week 1 run 1 down and... I actually enjoyed it!

swelling and pain under knee after week 5 20mins , trainers not correct (oops) , rested for 3 weeks , swelled up again , depressed

The app has problems on my phone. some feedback to the app creator would be able to solve it via an update? Whats the best feedback method?

Stretchy bandages

1st Anniversary - I was huffing & puffing through week 1 run 1 a year ago today!

W5 R2 attempt 3

back out

I ran!

W8R2- I loved this one- what a cracker! I'm nearly an off roader!

Hi all. I've just begun C25K as a total newbie to running and have been researching running style and shoes. Got some barefoot trail shoes

Finished week 5 !! Happy happy happy

Hi all, I'm 67 and on week 6 run 2. Why oh why are my legs so tired ? I had to downgrade run 2 to four 5 minute runs in place of two 10 mins

Endomondo - How do you get cumulative runs added up?

About to give up

Nearly was a couch potato today.... but made it through W8R1! (trialing the new garmin!)

I DID IT!!! WK1 R1!!!

Getting back to it - at last!

W1R1 - Done. Bosh.

Anyone interested in a Facebook group?

Back in the saddle after a 3 week break - W5R1

wrong shoes

Week 7 rerun 1

How much faster will you run if you lose weight? You'll be amazed!

Want to start - but my knees give me trouble, advice please!!!!

General gym/badminton shoes advice needed

Completed C25K

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