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C25k App

Anyone else experiencing problems to signing up to the rest of the weeks on the C5K app??

Anyone else experiencing problems to signing up to the rest of the weeks on the ...

Lottie-1980

•9 years ago

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w6r3 - damn that was hard

the run today went wrong from the start. I had two lousy meetings at work and my guts are churning. I couldn't get the iPhone on my arm and three minutes in,...

the run today went wrong from the start. I had two lousy meetings at work and my...

rmnsuk

Graduate•9 years ago

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New runner

Like many people I started running at the beginning of January. I am late 50s, female, carrying a bit of excess weight round the middle, and a 'low impact'...

Like many people I started running at the beginning of January. I am late 50s, f...

Coddfish

Graduate•9 years ago

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W4r1

I thought I'd get back on my normal running days, I must say I actually enjoyed myself today cause their was more running. Very happy

I thought I'd get back on my normal running days, I must say I actually enjoyed ...

Kerry82

Graduate•9 years ago

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Recovery after accident?

I had a bad fall on ice in December. My ankle looked broken, but it was badly sprained with ripped tendons and I needed a cast, physio and crutches for 3...

I had a bad fall on ice in December. My ankle looked broken, but it was badly sp...

puppet25

Graduate•9 years ago

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Don't eat that banana before running!!!

-- - not if you want to lose weight anyway!!...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 2 run 1

Just finished week 2 run 1. Although it wasn't easy it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I had to repeat week 1. I was recovering from a cold. I...

Just finished week 2 run 1. Although it wasn't easy it wasn't as hard as I tho...

PrincessStef

Graduate•9 years ago

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Starting again after short break/illness

This is probably a silly question, as it's only me who'll know how I feel, but I'd appreciate any advice - I had got to the final run of week 8, and was doing...

This is probably a silly question, as it's only me who'll know how I feel, but I...

foxylou86

Graduate•9 years ago

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You know you're taking your exercising too serious when...

Got a txt from Her Ladyship this afternoon, asking if I fancied being wined and dined after work. First thought was "errrr, I had kinda planned to go out on my...

Got a txt from Her Ladyship this afternoon, asking if I fancied being wined and ...

Tomas

Graduate•9 years ago

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W4R1 - tick!

Well that was greeaaat!! I was a bit worried about 5 minutes but it was fine. New trainers, compression socks, ice pack post run seems to sort those shin...

Well that was greeaaat!! I was a bit worried about 5 minutes but it was fine. N...

Northernspirit

Graduate•9 years ago

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A new start!

Hello! I began my new lifestyle of healthy eating and regular exercise since 2nd Jan and have to say I am really enjoying it! I have lost 11lbs so far mostly...

Hello! I began my new lifestyle of healthy eating and regular exercise since 2nd...

strawberry93

•9 years ago

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Food!

Haven't tackled my first run yet but I'm aiming to get it done after work this evening **gulp**. I'm one of those that generally skips breakfast (I know, but...

Haven't tackled my first run yet but I'm aiming to get it done after work this e...

ToleRANce_69

•9 years ago

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IMad March Movement Quest Wk 2 - Feel free to join.

Hi and welcome to the Mad March Movement quest week 2 (19th January to 1st March 2015) It is great to see so many of you signed up again and hi and welcome to...

Hi and welcome to the Mad March Movement quest week 2 (19th January to 1st March...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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Back to it, but in pain :(

I hadn’t run in two months due to slight ankle injury and an array excuses involving the cold weather. But now I signed up with a pal for Pretty Muddy 5K and...

I hadn’t run in two months due to slight ankle injury and an array excuses invol...

Jennifer_H_B

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 1 to Week 2

Hi guys I started Week 1 last Tuesday and was soooo impressed with the app!! The trainer is so helpful and friendly and guides you through everything. I've...

Hi guys I started Week 1 last Tuesday and was soooo impressed with the app!! T...

Marie70

Graduate•9 years ago

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Did n't want to jinx myself....

Well have completed week 7 and done run 1 of week 8.I didn't post earlier as I had just completed week 7 when I had the car crash....so I am now past that...

Well have completed week 7 and done run 1 of week 8.I didn't post earlier as I h...

pot58

Graduate•9 years ago

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OK running, you win. I quit......

smoking. Last week when my husband was unwell, I felt so bad too (we are joined at the hip normally), I barely ate, didn't drink any alcohol, and didn't smoke...

smoking. Last week when my husband was unwell, I felt so bad too (we are joined ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

47 Replies

New treads

New treads as requested :)

Jase44

Graduate•9 years ago

19 Replies

Is it possible to enjoy running!?

Hello, I've just signed up to C25k for the race for life year, whoop! I have run on and off for a couple years now and have always envied people that make it...

Hello, I've just signed up to C25k for the race for life year, whoop! I have r...

Sarahruns

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Week 5

Run one week five and that second five mintue felt difficult. Who would think my half marathon time used to be sub 1:30. You can't put your fitness in the bank...

Run one week five and that second five mintue felt difficult. Who would think my...

DavySteph

•9 years ago

8 Replies

W3 R3 check

I should have really been on w4R1 but been busy working and family stuff, The thing that I don't actually like is the walking part, it hurts I would rather...

I should have really been on w4R1 but been busy working and family stuff, The t...

Kerry82

Graduate•9 years ago

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W2 complete!

Pleased to have finished w2, found it tough but manageable. Definitely feeling the benefits already. Will try to gradually incorporate sit ups and press ups...

Pleased to have finished w2, found it tough but manageable. Definitely feeling t...

CollyMac

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Starting back.

So. Began this 2 years ago . I was over 50 and coming at exercise for the first time, having spent years refining and professionalising my smoking. Starting...

So. Began this 2 years ago . I was over 50 and coming at exercise for the first...

Sadiekit

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk 2 Completed - ouch, ouch...

So cold today and my legs are feeling it (tops of thighs and knees). I didn't enjoy my previous run, but enjoyed today. My friend and I took a different route,...

So cold today and my legs are feeling it (tops of thighs and knees). I didn't en...

WinchesterGirl

•9 years ago

10 Replies

'Scuse me while I kiss the ground...Falling over is so embarrassing!

So after a combination of lack of motivation, bad weather and not enough time in the day I finally ventured back out after missing at least 10 days of running....

So after a combination of lack of motivation, bad weather and not enough time in...

KateMac

Graduate•9 years ago

12 Replies

I've just realised the difference between this,and other forums.

And it's this - everyone on here respects everyone else! We've all made positive life-changes, and achieved our aims through difficulties and hardships,...

And it's this - everyone on here respects everyone else! We've all made posit...

JohnBlake

Graduate•9 years ago

23 Replies

Graduate badges

Badges due back in stock around week beginning 16th March, you can place your order for one now at…. www.C25Kgraduatebadge.co.uk Turn that virtual shiny...

Badges due back in stock around week beginning 16th March, you can place your or...

completerunner

•9 years ago

3 Replies

W3R1 & concrete calves

Oh wow was the run difficult this morning. I guess it didn't help that yesterday I'd climbed up a 500ft castle and the promenade at the beach was packed so I...

Oh wow was the run difficult this morning. I guess it didn't help that yesterday...

katybaines

Graduate•9 years ago

5 Replies

Rib pain

So just made it to week 9, yes! But I've got a major pain under my left ribs and it's slightly swollen, it's not helpful with the running and I'm so close to...

So just made it to week 9, yes! But I've got a major pain under my left ribs and...

Baileyb

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

Me and the end of 3 :)

Well there we are Wk3 run 3 completed. The new trainers are feeling good so far. Right ankle twinge has gone so looks like money well spent. My 18 yr old and...

Well there we are Wk3 run 3 completed. The new trainers are feeling good so far....

Jase44

Graduate•9 years ago

19 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2015

C25k App

w6r3 - damn that was hard

New runner

W4r1

Recovery after accident?

Don't eat that banana before running!!!

Week 2 run 1

Starting again after short break/illness

You know you're taking your exercising too serious when...

W4R1 - tick!

A new start!

Food!

IMad March Movement Quest Wk 2 - Feel free to join.

Back to it, but in pain :(

Week 1 to Week 2

Did n't want to jinx myself....

OK running, you win. I quit......

New treads

Is it possible to enjoy running!?

Week 5

W3 R3 check

W2 complete!

Starting back.

Wk 2 Completed - ouch, ouch...

'Scuse me while I kiss the ground...Falling over is so embarrassing!

I've just realised the difference between this,and other forums.

Graduate badges

W3R1 & concrete calves

Rib pain

Me and the end of 3 :)

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