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W5R3 it's a mind battle

This is my second attempt at this run. I tried in December and then was ill for 2 months so started again from W3 in March. The last time I remember thinking...

This is my second attempt at this run. I tried in December and then was ill for...

Mrswobblybits

•7 years ago

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One year on........1st Runniversary!

Today I ran a special 5k to celebrate one year since I completed my Week 9 Run 3 and graduated from the programme. I really never believed that I could run 5k...

Today I ran a special 5k to celebrate one year since I completed my Week 9 Run 3...

skysue16

Graduate•7 years ago

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Stamina

Hi, Just wanted to check in with you guys and let you know I'm still around! Today I gave it a go at the Stamina podcast from C25K+, and found it really...

Hi, Just wanted to check in with you guys and let you know I'm still around! Tod...

yaskas

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running tourism

I'm in Berlin tonight, and one of the things I'm most looking forward to is my morning run along the River Spree, past the Chancellors Residence, around near...

I'm in Berlin tonight, and one of the things I'm most looking forward to is my m...

JaySeeSkinny

Graduate•7 years ago

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Reformed Lurker

I confess I've been lurking for a while now, everyone's words of wisdom and encouragement are a constant source of support to me, as a newbie 'runner'. I must...

I confess I've been lurking for a while now, everyone's words of wisdom and enco...

LDS1961

•7 years ago

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Finally completed week 1!

Hi everyone So after starting c25k about 3 or 4 weeks ago, I only got as far as w1r2 and was really poorly so had to stop but I'm so chuffed that I have...

Hi everyone So after starting c25k about 3 or 4 weeks ago, I only got as far as ...

universa_2k

Graduate•7 years ago

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3 weeks late

Hello all. Well 3 weeks ago I graduated c25k covering a distance of 1.61 miles, today I ran for 3.19 miles, my 5k time is very slow of 58:36, however I thought...

Hello all. Well 3 weeks ago I graduated c25k covering a distance of 1.61 miles, ...

wizzbang

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2

First post, just done day 1 week 2....feel good apart from slight knee pain....30 seconds a kilometre quicker than last week....really enjoying it so far, glad...

First post, just done day 1 week 2....feel good apart from slight knee pain....3...

headshaker25

•7 years ago

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Tips for taking your child running with you

At the weekend, just because we said he couldn't, my youngest aged 9 ran almost a kilometre. He was just wearing his everyday trainers and clothes! I am going...

At the weekend, just because we said he couldn't, my youngest aged 9 ran almost ...

loisamelia

Graduate•7 years ago

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Road running versus running in the park?

Having finished wk7 this morning I'm now worrying about the extra 3 min on the wk8 runs (I worry before every run!!). Up until now I've been running circuits...

Having finished wk7 this morning I'm now worrying about the extra 3 min on the w...

Wizziewood

•7 years ago

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Fitbit or Treadmill?

What do I believe? the mileage on the Fitbit? or the mileage on the treadmill? It's not like they're a little off from one another - it's a full kilometre...

What do I believe? the mileage on the Fitbit? or the mileage on the treadmill? I...

RuNananana

Graduate•7 years ago

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Slinkylinky's progress...

Slinky's so far done a couple of w5r1 runs. It's been OK, but doing a run around the park yesterday she had heavy lead legs! but was able to keep going and...

Slinky's so far done a couple of w5r1 runs. It's been OK, but doing a run aroun...

davelinks

Graduate•7 years ago

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Today is the day! No not the brexit .My completion of WK 8 ha!

Well good morning all! I have just completed W8 so so pleased about that. Wasn't really in the running mood when I woke up,but decided it was a toss up between...

Well good morning all! I have just completed W8 so so pleased about that. Wasn't...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Wk1 outside journey completed 👌😅

Wk1 run 3 completed today Really didn't feel like going out this morning, but read some posts on here and got my butt out the door!! So glad I did, it was a...

Wk1 run 3 completed today Really didn't feel like going out this morning, but re...

Slinkyminky

Graduate•7 years ago

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The OX5RUN

I thought it was time to confess. Last Friday I completed week 6 run 2. On Sunday I took part in the OX5 run. When I signed up I thought it was 5k and it...

I thought it was time to confess. Last Friday I completed week 6 run 2. On Sund...

ThePostmistress

Graduate•7 years ago

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Fartlecking with the geese

Following recent advice from this forum I tried fartlecking in the park yesterday- the geese were very annoyed but I enjoyed it - and I wasn't too tired the...

Following recent advice from this forum I tried fartlecking in the park yesterda...

grog

•7 years ago

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5K achieved

I graduated end of February running just under 4K in 30 minutes. Have stuck to my graduation route since then and got a bit quicker. Today I decided to see if...

I graduated end of February running just under 4K in 30 minutes. Have stuck to m...

AHS23

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4.

Just completed day 1 of week 4. It was a big jump up for me. I did it, it wasn't as bad as I expected. Just shows how C25K trains and prepares you. Both...

Just completed day 1 of week 4. It was a big jump up for me. I did it, it wasn't...

JonathanRoss

•7 years ago

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Miles off but help will be good

When completing c25k how do i get 5k+pod cast

Icandothis2017-2018

•7 years ago

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My gremlins sent a "thank you" note!

They sent my rheumatology consultant a "thank you" note for telling me not to run after my fall last Saturday. Apparently the fall badly aggravated my...

They sent my rheumatology consultant a "thank you" note for telling me not to ru...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Back running again

So pleased with myself, excuse my smugness! I went out with one of my dancing running gal pals and we ran the parkrun summer route. Neither of us had run much...

So pleased with myself, excuse my smugness! I went out with one of my dancing ru...

SlowWorm2016

Graduate•7 years ago

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Speed (or lack thereof!)

I've got a week off work this week (yay me!) so due to a social arrangement this evening (yay me again!), I went for my run mid-afternoon today. Not ideal...

I've got a week off work this week (yay me!) so due to a social arrangement this...

RainbowC

Graduate•7 years ago

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order mixup

hi all well week 5 run 1 and 2 done and dusted the big 20 min on Thursday I suppose not really that much longer 16 min to 20 mins but with no break im sure...

hi all well week 5 run 1 and 2 done and dusted the big 20 min on Thursday I su...

2Fit2Sit

Graduate•7 years ago

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New runner

Hi. I have just ordered my running shoes and I am hoping they will arrive in time to start Monday. I am excited but nervous. Any tips ☺

Hi. I have just ordered my running shoes and I am hoping they will arrive in tim...

LouiseKK

•7 years ago

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Going back to Week 3

Hi everyone, I'm a graduate who has fallen into running on occasion, if I'm lucky. The winter months have caused me to drag my sorry bum. I have a 5K race...

Hi everyone, I'm a graduate who has fallen into running on occasion, if I'm luc...

PotterBook

Graduate•7 years ago

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Lower stomach pain

After any exercise if warm up/cool down not done properly can ths cause pains under stomach but above pubic area. same pain as running pains i had in ribs as...

After any exercise if warm up/cool down not done properly can ths cause pains un...

Icandothis2017-2018

•7 years ago

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Time of day.

Just curious as to when you all like to run? I prefer early in the morning when it's quiet outside and the sun is rising. Just me and the clean fresh air. Sets...

Just curious as to when you all like to run? I prefer early in the morning when ...

JonathanRoss

•7 years ago

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C25K newbie.

Hi all, I'm just starting week 4 in the morning. Really enjoying myself, so much I think I must be doing something wrong!! Look forward to sharing my...

Hi all, I'm just starting week 4 in the morning. Really enjoying myself, so much...

JonathanRoss

•7 years ago

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Day 2

Hey I managed the second run today, no massive issues yet.

Ollymoon89

•7 years ago

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Week 3 "day" 4

I prefer to call it run 2 rather than day but hey ho. Anyway these runs now feel so much quicker? Maybe because of the longer running spells I dont know but I...

I prefer to call it run 2 rather than day but hey ho. Anyway these runs now feel...

Rickne

Graduate•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2017

W5R3 it's a mind battle

One year on........1st Runniversary!

Stamina

Running tourism

Reformed Lurker

Finally completed week 1!

3 weeks late

Week 2

Tips for taking your child running with you

Road running versus running in the park?

Fitbit or Treadmill?

Slinkylinky's progress...

Today is the day! No not the brexit .My completion of WK 8 ha!

Wk1 outside journey completed 👌😅

The OX5RUN

Fartlecking with the geese

5K achieved

Week 4.

Miles off but help will be good

My gremlins sent a "thank you" note!

Back running again

Speed (or lack thereof!)

order mixup

New runner

Going back to Week 3

Lower stomach pain

Time of day.

C25K newbie.

Day 2

Week 3 "day" 4

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