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Week 7 / run 1-CONFIDENT THEN EVER

Good morning everyone Well today was a week 7 run 1 Day by day I am getting surprises. today I ran for 25 minutes nonstop and belive me the run was...

Good morning everyone Well today was a week 7 run 1 Day by day I am getting ...

Viraniparvez

Graduate•9 years ago

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Hello everyone

Hi all. I'm new to the Community having started c25k 2 and a half weeks ago. I've been searching past posts for help and inspiration and thought it was about...

Hi all. I'm new to the Community having started c25k 2 and a half weeks ago. I'v...

mumonamission

•9 years ago

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So near yet so far

Been trying to get 5k under 40 minutes. Today 40.04. Grrrrrr!!!!!!! Only doing 5k once a week as it's taking my shins so long to recover, so I really look...

Been trying to get 5k under 40 minutes. Today 40.04. Grrrrrr!!!!!!! Only doing 5...

Heggers

Graduate•9 years ago

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I did it!

Just completed my first 5k this evening and I feel fab!! How do I graduate?!

Chloewho

Graduate•9 years ago

14 Replies

Podcasts

Podcasts versus the free c25k app? Is there a difference, or an advantage? Currently listening to my phone playlist via the c25k app, w4r3 tomorrow night, does...

Podcasts versus the free c25k app? Is there a difference, or an advantage? Curre...

Jason666

Graduate•9 years ago

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Big girl needs tunes

I wana know your favorite running songs, I am increasing my playlist and need more music, I am 21 stone on week 7 and have lost 1 st already, COME ON MOTIVATE...

I wana know your favorite running songs, I am increasing my playlist and need mo...

bluebear3

•9 years ago

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W5r3 -I'm going in!

See you on the other side! (I hope)

Walkerjusty

Graduate•9 years ago

13 Replies

KM to miles

hi all thought I'd share this, been running about 9 months started at 19 stone am now 14 stone, graduated couch to 5K. A few months ago and am training for a...

hi all thought I'd share this, been running about 9 months started at 19 stone a...

Chris41968

•9 years ago

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Just finished week 8 run 3...

And entered the Manchester 10k!! Ambitious? Moi?

TenaciousP42

Graduate•9 years ago

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first run of the year

After almost six weeks of no running and knee pain (started after I stopped running) I came back for my first run today. I did the step up podcast on my way...

After almost six weeks of no running and knee pain (started after I stopped runn...

kristina51

Graduate•9 years ago

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wave 1 for cambrige half

well my leg problem has finally left the building so im now back running ,i had a 10k last week not race and bashed a 13.2 out on sunday that was ok bit...

well my leg problem has finally left the building so im now back running ,i h...

moger

Graduate•9 years ago

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is crosstraining like running?

hmm feeling really good about getting this far (w5r1 done so half way) in terms of cardiovascular and other benefits - just noticed my waistband gaping. Can...

hmm feeling really good about getting this far (w5r1 done so half way) in terms ...

cs783

Graduate•9 years ago

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Replacement shoes

I got my replacement shoes yesterday, the shop manager didn't seem to be too interested in my problem, I offered to show her, but she said no, that's...

I got my replacement shoes yesterday, the shop manager didn't seem to be too int...

Hidden

•9 years ago

16 Replies

W5R3 next!

Hey guys! I can't believe I'm actually here but today I did week 5 run 2 which means the next one is the big one. I think I've read every thread on it and I'm...

Hey guys! I can't believe I'm actually here but today I did week 5 run 2 which m...

katybaines

Graduate•9 years ago

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Graduated...but still feeling exhausted after a run!

Hi all, I recently graduated from the c25k programme (yay!) and am just trying to keep up with the 30 minute runs at the moment, with a view to gradually...

Hi all, I recently graduated from the c25k programme (yay!) and am just trying ...

glitterstorm

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Pain in the heel

Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone has similar experience to what has happened to me recently. I was doing my second W3 run and after the podcast ended I...

Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone has similar experience to what has happe...

Eveningsky_

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Tracking your running

Morning runners! Did Week 7, Run 2 today. Very nice too. Tried to slow down even more today, to see if I was less of a beetroot at the end. I was, a bit....

Morning runners! Did Week 7, Run 2 today. Very nice too. Tried to slow down e...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Started week 3

I'm loving this...,, I can't wait till my next run......I live in the Yorkshire dales with hills everywhere which Im viewing as an advantage as every run out...

I'm loving this...,, I can't wait till my next run......I live in the Yorkshire ...

Dex10

•9 years ago

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Wk 7 - tough

That's all. But as I jog along I think all the time ' Raven, Gludwig, Raven, Gludwig' and I won't stop.

That's all. But as I jog along I think all the time ' Raven, Gludwig, Raven, G...

Buffy007

Graduate•9 years ago

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Treadmill or outside

Hi I am new here. I did start the C25K last year but stopped as I got sore ankles! However determined this time. I done W1r1 yesterday on treadmill. Does it...

Hi I am new here. I did start the C25K last year but stopped as I got sore ankle...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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And a Giraffe goes Galloping by...

Out yesterday for W5R1 and I just happen to pass my teenage daughter and her boyfriend out for a walk. As I believe it is every parents duty to embarrass their...

Out yesterday for W5R1 and I just happen to pass my teenage daughter and her boy...

ButIlikemycouch

•9 years ago

11 Replies

I'm Back!!

Hi everyone - I had my first pain free run last and it felt amazing!! After my knee injury, running has been tough but it is finally giving up trying to beat...

Hi everyone - I had my first pain free run last and it felt amazing!! After my k...

carole01

Graduate•9 years ago

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W4R1 done!! and.. treadmill bum??

Yesterday I did W4R1.. I ran for 5 minutes!!! straight! TWICE! I am amazed at myself, and fully throwing myself into the arms of Laura, what a babe! I...

Yesterday I did W4R1.. I ran for 5 minutes!!! straight! TWICE! I am amazed at my...

Laila_

•9 years ago

3 Replies

noobie starting c25k.

Hello all, found this community while researching the c25k app for reviews. mostly positive so thought id give it a go. I have never run before. I am over...

Hello all, found this community while researching the c25k app for reviews. most...

frizzallen

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Advise please..

I have just finished week 5 run 2 and am aware my next run is for 20 mins. I'm a bit nervous any advice

I have just finished week 5 run 2 and am aware my next run is for 20 mins. I'm a...

Button21

•9 years ago

21 Replies

Running shoes !!

I have an Amazon gift voucher so naturally I am thinking of buying new running shoes. Any thoughts/advice re the relative merits of Asics and Brooks (or any...

I have an Amazon gift voucher so naturally I am thinking of buying new running s...

Girlyswot

Graduate•9 years ago

31 Replies

Top tips

Just wondering what your top 5 c25k tips would be for newbees or current runners. Mines are: 1. Tomorrow never comes. If you decide to start c25k start now,...

Just wondering what your top 5 c25k tips would be for newbees or current runners...

christop

•9 years ago

13 Replies

W6r1 schoolboy errors

So, I was looking forward to this week after completing w5. I was back at the gym and started off but I started way too quick (got cocky!), and half way...

So, I was looking forward to this week after completing w5. I was back at the gy...

christop

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Graduation Run and another 5k PB

Week 9, run 1 tonight and felt pretty strong so pushed on to my 3rd ever 5k with a new PB of 33:34. Rewarded myself with a bowl of chicken and fresh pasta,...

Week 9, run 1 tonight and felt pretty strong so pushed on to my 3rd ever 5k with...

Mattsv

Graduate•9 years ago

2 Replies

Technology

So I now have a garmin on my left wrist and a fitbit flex on my right and today I graduated. Not a bad day, not a bad bad day at all

So I now have a garmin on my left wrist and a fitbit flex on my right and today ...

Baileyb

Graduate•9 years ago

6 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2015

Week 7 / run 1-CONFIDENT THEN EVER

Hello everyone

So near yet so far

I did it!

Podcasts

Big girl needs tunes

W5r3 -I'm going in!

KM to miles

Just finished week 8 run 3...

first run of the year

wave 1 for cambrige half

is crosstraining like running?

Replacement shoes

W5R3 next!

Graduated...but still feeling exhausted after a run!

Pain in the heel

Tracking your running

Started week 3

Wk 7 - tough

Treadmill or outside

And a Giraffe goes Galloping by...

I'm Back!!

W4R1 done!! and.. treadmill bum??

noobie starting c25k.

Advise please..

Running shoes !!

Top tips

W6r1 schoolboy errors

Graduation Run and another 5k PB

Technology

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