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W9R2. 4k and 3 PBs. Woo Hoo

Penultimate run of the program and I finally made it to 4.1km. I'm totally amazed how far I've come and I feel very buzzy now as I start my day. 3PB Times...

Penultimate run of the program and I finally made it to 4.1km. I'm totally amaz...

Kasmcc100

Graduate•9 years ago

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Courses/segments on Garmin

Anyone know how these work? There was a race in my home town a few weeks ago, I missed it due to travelling, but someone who runs around here did it. I asked...

Anyone know how these work? There was a race in my home town a few weeks ago, I ...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•9 years ago

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6k in 56 minutes

I had to double check my PB of 6k in 50 minutes. First try was 6k in one hour. Second try was 6k in 50 minutes. (PB) This morning was 6.2k in 56 minutes, and...

I had to double check my PB of 6k in 50 minutes. First try was 6k in one hour. S...

nhs2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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The eternal question - to stretch or not to stretch

Morning all, As KJ_Matthews and I are new to running, although both graduates from the C25K programme now and training for 10k (eek), we have been following...

Morning all, As KJ_Matthews and I are new to running, although both graduates f...

Chrissy_b123

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk6R2

Completed this last night, started off hard but felt myself easing into it better and I actually felt I'd picked up a bit of speed. A bit daunting knowing...

Completed this last night, started off hard but felt myself easing into it bette...

lindar383

Graduate•9 years ago

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Do you include your warm up and warm down in your distance and speed count?

Hi guys. Just completed week 9 podcast 2. 😊 I always did until today. I read someone else's post that said they didn't include the time they spent briskly...

Hi guys. Just completed week 9 podcast 2. 😊 I always did until today. I read s...

sarahkerr31

Graduate•9 years ago

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Just when it was going so well

I have pulled my groin muscle me thinks! I am not sure what happened I was fine during my run, I felt something but thought it was just due to lack of...

I have pulled my groin muscle me thinks! I am not sure what happened I was fin...

Vixchile

Graduate•9 years ago

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A good read for runners!

Personal record by Rachel Toor http://goo.gl/jCm74D I think that the ladies will like this - but I, an elderly man, am also enjoying it. I like her style. I...

Personal record by Rachel Toor http://goo.gl/jCm74D I think that the ladies wi...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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parkruns

my local parkrun group are going to try 8 parkrun courses in a day (1st at 07:30, last at 19:00). Of course I can't do that. I did parkrun twice by accident a...

my local parkrun group are going to try 8 parkrun courses in a day (1st at 07:30...

rmnsuk

Graduate•9 years ago

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Tips on running gait

Hi, I just finished W2R2 this evening (loving it so far) and last weekend, after W1R3, I bought some proper running shoes. In the shoe shop they filmed me...

Hi, I just finished W2R2 this evening (loving it so far) and last weekend, after...

sarah469

Graduate•9 years ago

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W7R3 in the bag.

I did not for one minute think nearly 8 (well nearly 9 as I repeated week 1) weeks ago that I would be at this point. I used to read posts from people further...

I did not for one minute think nearly 8 (well nearly 9 as I repeated week 1) wee...

Pen11

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk7 r1: took it to 5k

I was really having second thoughts about going to wk7 tonight. Rotten head cold/sore throat generally feeling bleh. For some reason i ended up mustering the...

I was really having second thoughts about going to wk7 tonight. Rotten head cold...

cFinn

•9 years ago

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Shins

So week 2 run 1 down! A bit harder but good BUT my shins are getting sorer now.... start of something bad or just normal?

So week 2 run 1 down! A bit harder but good BUT my shins are getting sorer now.....

kazwindy

•9 years ago

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No 10k for me:-(

So.... I was supposed to be running the Leeds 10k this weekend, but looks like I'm on the IC instead :( My hip stopped me from completing my 5k training run...

So.... I was supposed to be running the Leeds 10k this weekend, but looks like I...

Originaltigger

Graduate•9 years ago

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Banned from running for now.

I have a frozen shoulder and my Physio has banned me from running, speed walking, and swimming or any movement that activates the muscles and joint that is...

I have a frozen shoulder and my Physio has banned me from running, speed walking...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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Post cold run...that feels better!

Yesterday i attempted a run, it was a lovely day. Post rain (well not UK standard but the pavement got damp for 2 hours) so the air was slightly cleaner. Set...

Yesterday i attempted a run, it was a lovely day. Post rain (well not UK standar...

Vixchile

Graduate•9 years ago

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Not so smug now are ya?

You'll be glad to know I've calmed down a bit after yesterday's graduation high. Anyhoo, I decided to contemplate my post graduation running plan during a...

You'll be glad to know I've calmed down a bit after yesterday's graduation high....

coryluscontorta

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 8 - crikey

Week 8 run 3 today - thunderstorms outside first thing when I usually run and when my husband usually rides to work. So no run first thing, had to take hubby...

Week 8 run 3 today - thunderstorms outside first thing when I usually run and wh...

Laineydglm

Graduate•9 years ago

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W9R2... Done! 😅

Well did it! Just one more step and I don't know if their is a similar programme for maintenance ...would luv to know... Hope you all enjoying this, it's...

Well did it! Just one more step and I don't know if their is a similar programme...

Fran04

•9 years ago

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Running High?! Anyone?!

Hi Anyone know how to make yourself get this running high I keep hearing about? It's always a slog for me. Maybe twice in the C25K plan I got a feeling that I...

Hi Anyone know how to make yourself get this running high I keep hearing about? ...

VikkiHigg

Graduate•9 years ago

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Lead leg

I've noticed a lead with my right leg when running. Do you have a lead leg? One which gives you "more" lol or do you try to even it out?

I've noticed a lead with my right leg when running. Do you have a lead leg? One ...

kazwindy

•9 years ago

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Running with children advice?

Hi:) one of my children has taken a keen interest in my running. He will soon be 10 and is active and full of energy! Can i have some tips on how to run with...

Hi:) one of my children has taken a keen interest in my running. He will soon be...

NewDawn00

Graduate•9 years ago

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Some tip to strengthen my knee? Please?

As a recent graduate of C25K, and the fittest and happiest I've ever been, I have been feeling some pain in my right knee after a 30 minute run. I should...

As a recent graduate of C25K, and the fittest and happiest I've ever been, I hav...

Neeseydriveway

Graduate•9 years ago

18 Replies

What's your distance when doing the Couch to 5K ?

This post is probably targeted more at those in the beginning weeks and I am sorry if questions like this have already been asked. I am in the 3rd week on the...

This post is probably targeted more at those in the beginning weeks and I am sor...

kmcxo

•9 years ago

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First post grad run 😃

Just done my first run since graduating 😃😃 decided to try and up my pace as I'm no fast runner 😉😉😉 and I managed 4.25 km in 33.28 mins.......so pritty...

Just done my first run since graduating 😃😃 decided to try and up my pace as I'...

Dawn47

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 5 Run1

Doing well, had to do an extra run from Week 4 as I missed 4 days, but have done Week 5 Run 1 now, ready and raring for Run 2!! Started doing this as I had...

Doing well, had to do an extra run from Week 4 as I missed 4 days, but have done...

SAW50505

Graduate•9 years ago

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How many here --

DON'T have the plan on their fridge door?? Or else somewhere where it is in plain sight?? I'm not even doing the C25K plan now -- but I have a running...

DON'T have the plan on their fridge door?? Or else somewhere where it is in pla...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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W6R1

Completed in the middle of the Alps durign my summer school! Just amazing feeling!

Completed in the middle of the Alps durign my summer school! Just amazing feelin...

vsbrumb

Graduate•9 years ago

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Lost my mojo

I completed wk6 then never got back on track again, had a heavy weekend on the booze then it was too hot then I wasnt well blah blah blah. It has now been 3...

I completed wk6 then never got back on track again, had a heavy weekend on the b...

skinnynet

•9 years ago

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happy though a bit tired

so guys had my first run today and did it in bout 40 minutes,it was quit challenging and was grasping for air on the first run but managed to make it to the...

so guys had my first run today and did it in bout 40 minutes,it was quit challen...

primmm-rose93

•9 years ago

4 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2015

W9R2. 4k and 3 PBs. Woo Hoo

Courses/segments on Garmin

6k in 56 minutes

The eternal question - to stretch or not to stretch

Wk6R2

Do you include your warm up and warm down in your distance and speed count?

Just when it was going so well

A good read for runners!

parkruns

Tips on running gait

W7R3 in the bag.

Wk7 r1: took it to 5k

Shins

No 10k for me:-(

Banned from running for now.

Post cold run...that feels better!

Not so smug now are ya?

Week 8 - crikey

W9R2... Done! 😅

Running High?! Anyone?!

Lead leg

Running with children advice?

Some tip to strengthen my knee? Please?

What's your distance when doing the Couch to 5K ?

First post grad run 😃

Week 5 Run1

How many here --

W6R1

Lost my mojo

happy though a bit tired

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