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Hi, I'm new!

Hi Everyone, I'm new to the forum and have a question I hope you can help with please. I started the C25K in January and got to week 4 before I ended up in...

Hi Everyone, I'm new to the forum and have a question I hope you can help with ...

dubzbugz

•10 years ago

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Not going to let a Chest infection and Laryngitis stop me!

Knew something was brewing, as did not feel I had the energy to do the planned week 8 run 2 this morning. Have been feeling a bit off for about 10 days, but...

Knew something was brewing, as did not feel I had the energy to do the planned w...

caro8642

•10 years ago

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Tips on how to beat that little voice inside...

Hi all! I am starting Wk9 tomorrow and am so amazingly pleased with my progress and this podcast, Laura is awesome! I've mostly been enjoying the runs that...

Hi all! I am starting Wk9 tomorrow and am so amazingly pleased with my progress...

runrachel

•10 years ago

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Races in 2014 anyone?

Anyone else signed up for races this year...? I've just signed up for the Race for Life in July and my local Hospice Rainbow Run (a paint throwing one) - very...

Anyone else signed up for races this year...? I've just signed up for the Race f...

redrunning

Graduate•10 years ago

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Ready I think:-)

Well I'm signed up for the Wakefield 10k run in aid of the hospice. Been following my training plan but it didn't ask me to run 10k till the day of the race. I...

Well I'm signed up for the Wakefield 10k run in aid of the hospice. Been followi...

towzer61

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3... Nerves nerves nerves

Anyone else been as terrified by this beast, as me? So I managed the 20 minutes last week. And I've managed the first two runs of the week, but my god that...

Anyone else been as terrified by this beast, as me? So I managed the 20 minutes...

BethRF

Graduate•10 years ago

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Worst weather but head clearing run

Warn you now bit of a ramble The last few weeks not been feeling 100% --sluggish ,slightly grumpy ,,putting on few lbs Been eating rubbish -- and lots of it...

Warn you now bit of a ramble The last few weeks not been feeling 100% --sluggish...

Fitfor60

Graduate•10 years ago

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After my run the veins on my shins are bulging a little and it feels like I'm wearing knee high socks. After run 2 of week 8 is this normal?

Matthew88

Graduate•10 years ago

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Sandwell C25K partner?

Hi all, wondered if anyone out there who lives in my area and would like to join up to start Couch to 5K together? Or if you've already started and fancy...

Hi all, wondered if anyone out there who lives in my area and would like to join...

MissCorleone

Graduate•10 years ago

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Fortnight since I last ran, ankle still hurts :(

Just wanted to check in really to remind myself that I am still a C25K-er. Having busted my ankle on the last run of W8, I have now had a fortnight off since...

Just wanted to check in really to remind myself that I am still a C25K-er. Havi...

Snorkmaiden

Graduate•10 years ago

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Would you run tonight?

I ran yesterday morning at about 8.30am - basically followed the W9R3 program on the treadmill which is what I have been doing since graduation as I want to...

I ran yesterday morning at about 8.30am - basically followed the W9R3 program on...

Mum2run

Graduate•10 years ago

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W1R1 last night, and im a very sore rockstar! ankle hurts, but i did it! and that is something to celebrate. who knew this body could run?

i am so proud of myself and i know it will be a battle both of body and mind, but im psyched. looking forward to tomorrow.

i am so proud of myself and i know it will be a battle both of body and mind, bu...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Start week 2 tomorrow any tips?

So I start week 2 tomorrow, I managed week one without any major drama, (I ache a little less after every session). I don't have any fear of moving forward...

So I start week 2 tomorrow, I managed week one without any major drama, (I ache ...

Priorypcclinic

•10 years ago

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Move over Roger, I'm coming through.....

Nope, I don't think Roger Bannister has anything to worry about but this morning's run was blisteringly fast (for me). I dropped the car off at the garage for...

Nope, I don't think Roger Bannister has anything to worry about but this morning...

Beads

Graduate•10 years ago

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Ready to go again

After 10 days off with a really painful knee, I have just done a full set of my knee supprt exercises and it wasn't sore at all. Woohoo - hopefully get out and...

After 10 days off with a really painful knee, I have just done a full set of my ...

makmurthly

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 and sore muscles

Hi all, I'm on week 6 and although I'm coping ok aerobically with the runs, my muscles are finding it tough. The day after a run I'm very stiff with soreness...

Hi all, I'm on week 6 and although I'm coping ok aerobically with the runs, my m...

holbops

Graduate•10 years ago

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Dreams and Passions...

I was supposed to run a HM in Falmouth on Sunday...but we got to Taunton and found my daughter was covered in a rash, so we couldn't risk staying with my...

I was supposed to run a HM in Falmouth on Sunday...but we got to Taunton and fou...

ju-ju-

Graduate•10 years ago

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Run 1 done

So after completing week 5 and amazing myself with how I managed 20 whole minutes of running I decided to put in an extra run on Sunday with just my music on I...

So after completing week 5 and amazing myself with how I managed 20 whole minute...

Juski

•10 years ago

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YES I completed week 9 run 3 this morning. I decided to do all three runs Monday,Tuesday and today.

Felt exhausted after all three runs but feel FANTASTIC. I never in a million years i would even run for 10 minutes but 30 minutes wow. Believe me if I can do...

Felt exhausted after all three runs but feel FANTASTIC. I never in a million ye...

bunnyb22

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 9 run 2 Done , One more to go !

Finished Week 9 Run 2 today and although it was tough in places, it was still rewarding. I've got the energy, just a few niggling aches in the calfs and shins...

Finished Week 9 Run 2 today and although it was tough in places, it was still re...

Chris14

Graduate•10 years ago

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This is starting to feel good as I'm getting more used to it

Well, just 7 official runs left and have got to say I'm really adjusting to it and starting to enjoy it a lot more than I thought I would. Bridle path was...

Well, just 7 official runs left and have got to say I'm really adjusting to it a...

Run_Rob

•10 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2 ...

Well I didn't think I had the energy to go out and do this, but I put my trainers on, flipped in the earplugs and off I went. I felt so energised at the end of...

Well I didn't think I had the energy to go out and do this, but I put my trainer...

Rupertlebear

Graduate•10 years ago

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I AM BACK ( I think)!

Well after 3 weeks off due to illness(and probably some procrastination) managed week 2 run 1.I decided to be sensible and not return to week 5. Went well...

Well after 3 weeks off due to illness(and probably some procrastination) managed...

pot58

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4 Run 3 -sort of done!

So there I was this morning happily halfway through the second 3 minute run when the MP3 player decided to cut out. Very frustrating. I used the clock on my...

So there I was this morning happily halfway through the second 3 minute run when...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Gambia

Any beginners in The Gambia.? On w2 at the minute, but if there is anyone on this program in gam then if you would like to meet up and train on the beach, let...

Any beginners in The Gambia.? On w2 at the minute, but if there is anyone on thi...

Daftpaddy

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Granny-Shuffle forever?

Hi everyone. Not posted for a while but hoping for some reassurance. I got to end of W7 then had to stop for a couple of weeks and started W6 . Did run1 twice...

Hi everyone. Not posted for a while but hoping for some reassurance. I got to en...

Jaqs99

Graduate•10 years ago

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How do I find out if anyone in my area is doing the couch to 5k?

Gilly6

•10 years ago

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WANTED a local lad or lass ( Birmingham castle Vale area ) for running/cycling partner

Hi I have foolishly signed up for a triathlon in July and would like to find someone who could train with me and motivate each other. I have done a bit of...

Hi I have foolishly signed up for a triathlon in July and would like to find som...

tabletop

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Week 2 bits and pieces

I've just signed up to this forum and, already, I'm finding the comments and fellow-feeling invaluable. Over the years, I've tried running and have felt...

I've just signed up to this forum and, already, I'm finding the comments and fel...

Hardworkthis

•10 years ago

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Week 2 run 2 in the bag

Managed to complete the second run last night. In the gym still - maybe start outside next week. I wouldn't say it was easy but I am kinda looking forwards to...

Managed to complete the second run last night. In the gym still - maybe start ou...

johncw

•10 years ago

6 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2014

Hi, I'm new!

Not going to let a Chest infection and Laryngitis stop me!

Tips on how to beat that little voice inside...

Races in 2014 anyone?

Ready I think:-)

Week 6 Run 3... Nerves nerves nerves

Worst weather but head clearing run

After my run the veins on my shins are bulging a little and it feels like I'm wearing knee high socks. After run 2 of week 8 is this normal?

Sandwell C25K partner?

Fortnight since I last ran, ankle still hurts :(

Would you run tonight?

W1R1 last night, and im a very sore rockstar! ankle hurts, but i did it! and that is something to celebrate. who knew this body could run?

Start week 2 tomorrow any tips?

Move over Roger, I'm coming through.....

Ready to go again

Week 6 and sore muscles

Dreams and Passions...

Run 1 done

YES I completed week 9 run 3 this morning. I decided to do all three runs Monday,Tuesday and today.

Week 9 run 2 Done , One more to go !

This is starting to feel good as I'm getting more used to it

Week 3 Run 2 ...

I AM BACK ( I think)!

Week 4 Run 3 -sort of done!

Gambia

Granny-Shuffle forever?

How do I find out if anyone in my area is doing the couch to 5k?

WANTED a local lad or lass ( Birmingham castle Vale area ) for running/cycling partner

Week 2 bits and pieces

Week 2 run 2 in the bag

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