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25 minutes of me time!

I've got a bit of a sore throat so I didn't sound the most healthy on tonight's run but god it did feel good, headphones in world out and go! Work up a decent...

I've got a bit of a sore throat so I didn't sound the most healthy on tonight's ...

EFox89

•7 years ago

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Sorry folks! ... went to the gym

Apologies to everyone - despite all the encouragement from my virtual friends here, I simply couldn't face a run today. So as I also felt I'd nonetheless got...

Apologies to everyone - despite all the encouragement from my virtual friends he...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Started today and didn't cheat

Hi everyone. I signed for 5k run in May for charity and I started today with this program. I managed not to cheat, my pace was bad but I am happy I did it. I...

Hi everyone. I signed for 5k run in May for charity and I started today with thi...

Natalia00

•7 years ago

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Nutrition course

Hi, anyone looking to improve running through nutrition, the ION are running this six week course for only £75 - which looks amazing. If I was a better runner...

Hi, anyone looking to improve running through nutrition, the ION are running thi...

twolungs

•7 years ago

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Plantar Fasciitis.

Oh, for God's sake. Last summer, when I started Couch to 5K for the first time, plantar fasciitis struck during the first run of Week 3 and it took a good two...

Oh, for God's sake. Last summer, when I started Couch to 5K for the first time, ...

sophistikitty

Graduate•7 years ago

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Lost all motivation please help

Hi, so I have completed week 6 run 1 when I completed week 5 run 3 two weeks ago I came down with a stomach bug and was ill for a week so I did not run. The...

Hi, so I have completed week 6 run 1 when I completed week 5 run 3 two weeks ago...

Sazzlex

•7 years ago

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Week 1 first run

Joined today... planning my first (this time around) run tonight. I am curvier than want to be, so hoping to catch the running bug as want the C25k to help me...

Joined today... planning my first (this time around) run tonight. I am curvier t...

Amandarun

•7 years ago

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Starting my first run

Hi, new to this group and complete newbie to running. Hope I can keep going as I really need to get healthy :-)

Hi, new to this group and complete newbie to running. Hope I can keep going as I...

sherinfor5k

•7 years ago

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Week 5

Run 1 - done! This week is my nemesis. I really wasn't looking forward to it, but here I am, run 1 done and smashed (well, complete). I'm starting to feel...

Run 1 - done! This week is my nemesis. I really wasn't looking forward to it, b...

TracyC1980

•7 years ago

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OMG This forum...

...is amazing. As you know I'm not a forum person however since joining a week ago I feel that you have all made a difference. Many of you have taken time to...

...is amazing. As you know I'm not a forum person however since joining a week a...

ClaireyP25

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8R1 - change of scenery.

Well for the first time since starting C25K I didn't feel like running today, got up with a horrible sore throat and muggy head, but decided to just go do it...

Well for the first time since starting C25K I didn't feel like running today, go...

giddyaunts

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8,R1...completed but my word it was a tough one.

I was really up for this run today, but for some reason, just 30 seconds into the run I felt hot and like it was a struggle...but this is me, the most...

I was really up for this run today, but for some reason, just 30 seconds into th...

NickiCS

Graduate•7 years ago

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Lying down in the road! Warning, gruesome photo 😕

Went out for a 5k run, in a bit of a rush, squeezing it in after work, before dinner and then out for the evening. Going along nicely and it was light, so...

Went out for a 5k run, in a bit of a rush, squeezing it in after work, before di...

JoolieB1

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2R1 ☑️ But to heel strike or not to heel strike...that is the question!

'Graduated' to week 2 today after a restart of week 1 last week. Having had sore thigh bones and knees the last time I did week 1, I had lots of advice about...

'Graduated' to week 2 today after a restart of week 1 last week. Having had sore...

Feistlet

Graduate•7 years ago

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Yes, Laura ... I'm SCARED!

I'm supposed to be doing W6R3 tomorrow. Stuck in the car for a long time today, I decided to play the podcast for W6R3 to see what Laura had to say because I...

I'm supposed to be doing W6R3 tomorrow. Stuck in the car for a long time today,...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Stamina : I wasn't ready

Sin it yesterday.What! I was expecting a slower run for endurance. Shock on me to discover that it starts at 158bpm. I managed to complete 35 min but I fell...

Sin it yesterday.What! I was expecting a slower run for endurance. Shock on me t...

Gitts

Graduate•7 years ago

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Blinging gone daft Poppypug.

Janet keeps asking me what i'm doing with her ipod. Lol. All the best x

Hidden

•7 years ago

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How to squeeze an apple.

Hi again, Now my laptop is trembling. My new trainers are Saucony Triumph Everun The bling is for Poppypug. Thats my number from yesterdays HM. All the best.

Hi again, Now my laptop is trembling. My new trainers are Saucony Triumph Everun...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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After week 9.......

What's the recommended move after graduation? Straight onto the next set of podcasts or just maintaining the 30 min/5KM distance for a while. Please don't say...

What's the recommended move after graduation? Straight onto the next set of podc...

Raymond16460

•7 years ago

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W8R2 Sauna suit :D

A weird weather day, quite mild but drizzly and windy. So I decided to wear my lovely bright pink Kagool over my running gear to keep me dry. Off I trotted...

A weird weather day, quite mild but drizzly and windy. So I decided to wear my l...

first_mate

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8R1 - Instead of running with the group I ran with Laura

The unexpected turned up in the shape of a 14 year old on half term (related, but not mine) who needs to be factored into my busy schedule this week of looking...

The unexpected turned up in the shape of a 14 year old on half term (related, bu...

SlowSlowKwikKwikSlow

Graduate•7 years ago

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eating dessert in my active wear (W8R3)

an early start at work meant I had to delay my final run of week 8 until just after noon and, rather than go to the park as usual, I went home and decided to...

an early start at work meant I had to delay my final run of week 8 until just af...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•7 years ago

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My first Half Marathon.

Hi folks, Not only have I completed my first half marathon, I've also discovered that if you squeeze a AppleMac, you don't get cider but you do get a photo....

Hi folks, Not only have I completed my first half marathon, I've also discovere...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Stretches before/after/at all?

About to do w1r2 (newbie 🙂) should I be be doing Stretches before/after/at all? And if so what ones are best? I want to give myself the best start. Thanks

About to do w1r2 (newbie 🙂) should I be be doing Stretches before/after/at all?...

Zigg

•7 years ago

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Three minutes is such a long time!

After taking about two weeks to complete the three runs of week 2 I have just started week 3. It all started rather well. I can do this, I thought. This 90...

After taking about two weeks to complete the three runs of week 2 I have just st...

allegrachick

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7R1 This is getting tough!

Hello! I didn't have the time this weekend to update you on my W6R3, well in the end I was a very good girl and woke up early on Saturday to run in Bristol. I...

Hello! I didn't have the time this weekend to update you on my W6R3, well in the...

yaskas

Graduate•7 years ago

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Noo Bloo Shoos

As is the law, I am posting a photo of my new Asics Gel Galaxy 9s. I had a pair of the previous version of these and in terms of fit and general feel, these...

As is the law, I am posting a photo of my new Asics Gel Galaxy 9s. I had a pair ...

Dunder2004

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

Hello all Well, what do I say.... I did it!!! Laura is right when during the podcast she states that you recover quicker. The first 5 mins my calves tightened...

Hello all Well, what do I say.... I did it!!! Laura is right when during the pod...

wizzbang

Graduate•7 years ago

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w6r1 done and a ?

A little difficult today as I am tired not had that much sleep for 3 nights as I suffer with restless legs. Anyway done now. Just a question if anyone uses the...

A little difficult today as I am tired not had that much sleep for 3 nights as I...

glendam52

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8R1

Can't even believe I've been able to type that title!! Blooming weather again! Blowing a hoolie this morning, and showers in the wind so I aimed to be out...

Can't even believe I've been able to type that title!! Blooming weather again! ...

ANewMe2022

Graduate•7 years ago

15 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2017

25 minutes of me time!

Sorry folks! ... went to the gym

Started today and didn't cheat

Nutrition course

Plantar Fasciitis.

Lost all motivation please help

Week 1 first run

Starting my first run

Week 5

OMG This forum...

W8R1 - change of scenery.

W8,R1...completed but my word it was a tough one.

Lying down in the road! Warning, gruesome photo 😕

W2R1 ☑️ But to heel strike or not to heel strike...that is the question!

Yes, Laura ... I'm SCARED!

Stamina : I wasn't ready

Blinging gone daft Poppypug.

How to squeeze an apple.

After week 9.......

W8R2 Sauna suit :D

W8R1 - Instead of running with the group I ran with Laura

eating dessert in my active wear (W8R3)

My first Half Marathon.

Stretches before/after/at all?

Three minutes is such a long time!

W7R1 This is getting tough!

Noo Bloo Shoos

Week 5 Run 1

w6r1 done and a ?

W8R1

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