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Started in jan ten weeks ago, out 4 "runs" per week, still trying to complete week one and feeling very inadequate. Don't know what to do to

Any advice?

Dily

•10 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - Phew!

That was a tough finale! Only just made it....but made it I did! Was going to do Week 5 again fearing what Week 6 would bring, but as the first run appears...

That was a tough finale! Only just made it....but made it I did! Was going to ...

Abouttostart

•10 years ago

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Off road adventure.......disastrous! put it down to experience....... :(

well my Monday and Weds runs went well, but plans for Parkrun yesterday died as i woke up late and tired/unenthusiastic(ie needed an easy morning!) -Oh well,...

well my Monday and Weds runs went well, but plans for Parkrun yesterday died as ...

aliboo70

•10 years ago

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Hump run

So Juicyju had a bit of exhaustion going on...new job, loads of running for 5X50 ( because I cannot ride so its either running or swimming). I was not my usual...

So Juicyju had a bit of exhaustion going on...new job, loads of running for 5X50...

ju-ju-

Graduate•10 years ago

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The End is In SIght

Just downloading my final podcast of the program, I'd set myself a target to complete it before my holiday and it appears that I am realising it now... Not...

Just downloading my final podcast of the program, I'd set myself a target to co...

ultrabluedress

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1 complete!

Very pleased to be starting my week 3 runs today- how is that possible?! I am not known for my willpower when it comes to exercise, but I have genuinely found...

Very pleased to be starting my week 3 runs today- how is that possible?! I am no...

Debs972

•10 years ago

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All done BIG thanks to Laura!!

blimey I did it, I actually completed the 9 weeks exactly as Laura said. It was tough in the first few weeks, some aches and pains, but I did lots of warming...

blimey I did it, I actually completed the 9 weeks exactly as Laura said. It was...

HMM65

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 2, run one

How those elite men run 26 miles in just over two hours I'll never know! My 6 stints of 90 second were hard work this evening. I started off running into a...

How those elite men run 26 miles in just over two hours I'll never know! My 6...

JulietLimaDelta

Graduate•10 years ago

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Help! Day 4 of not smoking and I'm struggling. Any motivational tips from any ex-smokers?

I really want to quit this nasty habit but I'm home alone tonight and pacing the house like a caged tiger...I don't know what to do with myself!

I really want to quit this nasty habit but I'm home alone tonight and pacing the...

Khrissy

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 3 run 3 completed, but I still feel self-conscious jogging outdoors, I prefer hiding inside on the treadmill.

Looking forwards to starting week 4 though because if I manage to spend as much time jogging as I do walking that will feel like such a big achievement for me...

Looking forwards to starting week 4 though because if I manage to spend as much ...

madamepearson

Graduate•10 years ago

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Stepping Stone

Help....having had a week of running to my own music gaily I decided to do the first stepping stone today. It was a shocker no doubts! First the walk warm up...

Help....having had a week of running to my own music gaily I decided to do the f...

beachy_2014

Graduate•10 years ago

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Parkrun

I'm going to be back in the UK over the Easter long weekend with family, and thought I'd try my hand at a parkrun. The last time I ran in any sort of...

I'm going to be back in the UK over the Easter long weekend with family, and tho...

rcp27

Graduate•10 years ago

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achieving 5k

i am currently jogging 3.46km when i do the run/walks in week 9. Is it realistic to hope that i will get to 5k fairly soon, i have entered a fun-run of 5k for...

i am currently jogging 3.46km when i do the run/walks in week 9. Is it realistic...

carerof

Graduate•10 years ago

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Does walking use the same muscles etc as running?

have had to have a break from running due to ankle/Achilles injury but am able to walk. is this using the same muscles and will it keep my fitness up while I...

have had to have a break from running due to ankle/Achilles injury but am able t...

Moosetgoose

Graduate•10 years ago

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Busy Weekend

So I celebrated having finished the C25k by going for a "fast" 5k on Thursday, aiming to set a new personal best. I was dead pleased, getting down to 30'18",...

So I celebrated having finished the C25k by going for a "fast" 5k on Thursday, a...

rcp27

Graduate•10 years ago

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WELL DONE OUR SUZY YOU DID LONDON MARATHON

What an inspiration!

Windswept1

Graduate•10 years ago

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First Park Run, hopefully, Easter Saturday

I have told myself I really should do my first Park Run and next Saturday seems as good a Saturday as any. I have been running for about 30 minutes now for...

I have told myself I really should do my first Park Run and next Saturday seems ...

moonmar

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 5, run 3 done! Delighted!

Well I managed it! The dreaded 20 minute run of week 5! Avoided it all morning but finally got out there and I managed it! First 5 minutes were hard and when...

Well I managed it! The dreaded 20 minute run of week 5! Avoided it all morning b...

Purplesparkle8

Graduate•10 years ago

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Help!

I had reached w8 r1 and have really had a set back. After w7 r3 I had slightly achey hips but by the end of w8 r1 I was in a lot of pain across the front right...

I had reached w8 r1 and have really had a set back. After w7 r3 I had slightly a...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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W8 R3...

Well I was meant to go yesterday but things went awry. This morning I woke up feeling like I had a hangover. I was out till 2am but I was on Mocktails (Shirley...

Well I was meant to go yesterday but things went awry. This morning I woke up fe...

mustgetthin

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1

Oh god I found this quite difficult today!!!!! I had to do a brisk 30 second walk half way through the first 3 mins!!!!! Did the second run but started to...

Oh god I found this quite difficult today!!!!! I had to do a brisk 30 second wal...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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OMG - Completed C25K yesterday !!

Well I did it, W9R3 completed yesterday - which also happened to be my 47th birthday (what a great birthday present to myself) This was a big achievement for...

Well I did it, W9R3 completed yesterday - which also happened to be my 47th birt...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Week 5, Run 3 - Done!

So, after reading on here about how you all coped with the 20 minute non-stop run, I completed this today. I must agree with those of you who said "don't think...

So, after reading on here about how you all coped with the 20 minute non-stop ru...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Getting faster?

So how do you get faster? I've completed 5k once in 36 minutes for my final run of c25k. I thought I started out on this with the simple aim of getting fitter...

So how do you get faster? I've completed 5k once in 36 minutes for my final run ...

Tadaruns

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hi everyone, I completed WK 7 r2 on Thursday but experienced pain in my left hip towards the end. Its not excruciating but I am aware of it

when walking or climbing stairs; anyway I'm concerned that if I run today I may cause more damage so have opted to go swimming instead. Has anyone got any...

when walking or climbing stairs; anyway I'm concerned that if I run today I may ...

denisebro

•10 years ago

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Has anyone ever had to quit running the C25K because of knee and/or ankle problems? Or can just about any issue be resolved?

Hi, this is my first post / question. I'm only 39 and feel generally I'm not totally unfit :) My job involves quite a bit of driving, but also a fair bit of...

Hi, this is my first post / question. I'm only 39 and feel generally I'm not tot...

AndyPMasson

•10 years ago

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Wk4R1- I did it and it was fabulous but weird!!

Feeling fantastic! Just finished w4r1 and it went really well but, as I'm staying with family this weekend, my run took me past my old school. It was so weird...

Feeling fantastic! Just finished w4r1 and it went really well but, as I'm stayin...

AncientMum

Graduate•10 years ago

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5x50 update - NHS Couch to 5K (C25K) 2014

Well done to all those in the 5x50 team. Two weeks done and the total is 6441.78k. If we carry on at this rate, we should reach 23k by day 50. Last year we...

Well done to all those in the 5x50 team. Two weeks done and the total is 6441.78...

wilmacgh

Graduate•10 years ago

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Cracked it!

Managed to complete Week 9 Run 3 this morning after a bit of a hiccup on Friday - what a great feeling. Here's to anyone else about to do their graduation run...

Managed to complete Week 9 Run 3 this morning after a bit of a hiccup on Friday ...

anothernewrunner

Graduate•10 years ago

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Shoes for the "well-built" (!) gentleman?

Dear All, having graduated I am running regularly still on the treadmill. I have only ever used standard off the shelf clumpy Nike cross trainers ( which have...

Dear All, having graduated I am running regularly still on the treadmill. I have...

Tintin1

Graduate•10 years ago

10 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2014

Started in jan ten weeks ago, out 4 "runs" per week, still trying to complete week one and feeling very inadequate. Don't know what to do to

Week 5 Run 3 - Phew!

Off road adventure.......disastrous! put it down to experience....... :(

Hump run

The End is In SIght

Week 3 Run 1 complete!

All done BIG thanks to Laura!!

Week 2, run one

Help! Day 4 of not smoking and I'm struggling. Any motivational tips from any ex-smokers?

Week 3 run 3 completed, but I still feel self-conscious jogging outdoors, I prefer hiding inside on the treadmill.

Stepping Stone

Parkrun

achieving 5k

Does walking use the same muscles etc as running?

Busy Weekend

WELL DONE OUR SUZY YOU DID LONDON MARATHON

First Park Run, hopefully, Easter Saturday

Week 5, run 3 done! Delighted!

Help!

W8 R3...

Week 3 Run 1

OMG - Completed C25K yesterday !!

Week 5, Run 3 - Done!

Getting faster?

Hi everyone, I completed WK 7 r2 on Thursday but experienced pain in my left hip towards the end. Its not excruciating but I am aware of it

Has anyone ever had to quit running the C25K because of knee and/or ankle problems? Or can just about any issue be resolved?

Wk4R1- I did it and it was fabulous but weird!!

5x50 update - NHS Couch to 5K (C25K) 2014

Cracked it!

Shoes for the "well-built" (!) gentleman?

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