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3rd 1st week run

So I've just completed my 3rd 1st week run and it's the first one I've done without stopping and starting. I know it doesn't sound much to some but I'm proud...

So I've just completed my 3rd 1st week run and it's the first one I've done with...

Helntheo

•7 years ago

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daughters wedding and heading toward 40!

Hi starting my 5-2 diet and need to lose weight with this 5k! not sure how to get this started but I'm sure I will muddle my way through it!

Hi starting my 5-2 diet and need to lose weight with this 5k! not sure how to ge...

jpott

•7 years ago

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Newbie

Hi, I have just completed week 1. I've been doing it on the treadmill at the gym because I have an old knee injury and I felt it would be gentler. Is anyone...

Hi, I have just completed week 1. I've been doing it on the treadmill at the gym...

EmRe

•7 years ago

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W2D1

After a rest day yesterday I went back out early this morning for my first day or week 2. Loved it, but struggled with my breathing, hopefully I will learn to...

After a rest day yesterday I went back out early this morning for my first day o...

GeorgiaP

•7 years ago

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W2R3

Well another bad run. I was in to much pain to finish the last run today. New runners over the weekend and restart Week 2 again on Monday I think.

Well another bad run. I was in to much pain to finish the last run today. New ru...

Chris9R

Graduate•7 years ago

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How do you guys feel about hills?

Morning all! I am just coming to the end of week 3 and I've discovered a really lovely route nearby - I can almost pretend I'm in the countryside, rather than...

Morning all! I am just coming to the end of week 3 and I've discovered a really ...

wigiwig

•7 years ago

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It's Here

Excuse my absence but the last few weeks have been hectic with my preparing to start a new job (paperwork involved), HtB and I starting the process of buying...

Excuse my absence but the last few weeks have been hectic with my preparing to s...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3

The week 3 at our running group is run 3 mins walk 1 min - really think this will be too much for me as I'm struggling to run 2 mins. What do others think and...

The week 3 at our running group is run 3 mins walk 1 min - really think this wil...

Lizzie14

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Hello everyone

Hi all, I'm 37 next month and over the last 6 years I have put on around 6 st that I want to lose. I started the couch to 5k and have so far done two runs. My...

Hi all, I'm 37 next month and over the last 6 years I have put on around 6 st th...

Helntheo

•7 years ago

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WK1 complete

Completed WK1 (for the second time), as was said by Anniemurph on my last post I have retained more of my "fitness" than I thought. Saying this I am still...

Completed WK1 (for the second time), as was said by Anniemurph on my last post I...

Jazznblues

•7 years ago

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Shin splints

Have been taking it steady, bought proper running trainers, everything was going well and now I think I've shin splints in my right leg.... hobbling around...

Have been taking it steady, bought proper running trainers, everything was going...

headshaker25

•7 years ago

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W5R2

Completed and I feel good Thought at week 1 I had no chance of doing this Thanks to everyone for the support Oh and the weight is coming down nicely too

Completed and I feel good Thought at week 1 I had no chance of doing this Thanks...

Cheryl9

•7 years ago

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Boom!

W5r3 DONE! So I set off on a circuit route today (instead of up and down the road!) I found the first half tough, this was the main part with uphill and I...

W5r3 DONE! So I set off on a circuit route today (instead of up and down the ro...

Fitsticks

Graduate•7 years ago

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Does any one else talk to themselves like a teenager when running?

Ok so rightly or wrongly for me W5 R3 was my graduation. Due to everything else I have on (including other exercise) I knew I could only dedicate 30 mins 2-3...

Ok so rightly or wrongly for me W5 R3 was my graduation. Due to everything else...

LouCollier

•7 years ago

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To run or not to run?

Me & First Born have signed up for our town Mayor's annual charity 5k on May 1st. I have been looking forward to it but read yesterday that they now have time...

Me & First Born have signed up for our town Mayor's annual charity 5k on May 1st...

Dhiny

•7 years ago

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5k done (not quite) what next?

So I'm only on week 7 but I can see the end of the line coming up fast . What do I do next . I am the slowest runner , possibly not ever but coming up close ....

So I'm only on week 7 but I can see the end of the line coming up fast . What do...

Fitatfortyone

•7 years ago

1 Reply

W3R3 done

So that's another week over with but really think I need to do that run again! Last 3 minutes were a struggle though I think I increased the pace a little as...

So that's another week over with but really think I need to do that run again! L...

Jbk1981

Graduate•7 years ago

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Life after c25k

I'm sorry I haven't been around to support future runners, or reply to messages, I will be back when I'm strong enough ❤️ A major family member died.........

I'm sorry I haven't been around to support future runners, or reply to messages,...

Jalapenolover101

Graduate•7 years ago

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Struggling

Think our running group is going too fast week 3 is run three mins walk one - don't think that's doable for me. Doesn't match Nhs couch to 5k - advice please...

Think our running group is going too fast week 3 is run three mins walk one - do...

Lizzie14

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Frightened new starter

Hi all, I am a 5 stone over weight and very unfit 40 year old and have decided to commit to this programme. I'm terrified of starting as I know it is going to...

Hi all, I am a 5 stone over weight and very unfit 40 year old and have decided t...

Mozzeyrosa

•7 years ago

64 Replies

Week 6??

Hang on a minute! How come week 6 run 1 felt considerably harder than week 5 run 3?

Hang on a minute! How come week 6 run 1 felt considerably harder than week 5 run...

Jaxdreamer

Graduate•7 years ago

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Am I too old !

Well I'm 57 and have just stopped smoking and started running...lookimg forward to fully functioning lungs as at the mo my breathing is dreadful! I'll keep...

Well I'm 57 and have just stopped smoking and started running...lookimg forward...

Sunnywidget

•7 years ago

15 Replies

A bit of advice please.......

I'm thinking of treating myself to a Fitbit or something and as I'm a complete technophobe I have no idea what I should get, if at all.......I want something...

I'm thinking of treating myself to a Fitbit or something and as I'm a complete t...

Chrysanthemum

Graduate•7 years ago

17 Replies

Week 2 complete

I decided to restart C25K as the app reinstalled two weeks ago mid way through week 3. I thought I might as well begin again so here I am at the end of week 2!...

I decided to restart C25K as the app reinstalled two weeks ago mid way through w...

kesmcg

Graduate•7 years ago

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Boom! Wk5 run3 done 😃

As if I've just completed the dreaded run 3 of week 5 and could've gone on...and in the pooring rain too! Chuffed doesn't even come close 😄 Yes I wasnt...

As if I've just completed the dreaded run 3 of week 5 and could've gone on...and...

universa_2k

Graduate•7 years ago

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Back to the Beginning.......Again

So in January I got to week 5 and then started to suffer Plantar Fasciitis in my left foot. That subsided a bit so I got back into the program and promptly...

So in January I got to week 5 and then started to suffer Plantar Fasciitis in my...

Sarah1703

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Climax Canyon 5K Postponed due to snow storm.

Agh - and I was so looking forward to grueling it out in a blizzard. I am actually glad. I have been so stoked about being able to even run that whole trail,...

Agh - and I was so looking forward to grueling it out in a blizzard. I am actu...

gdcgray

Graduate•7 years ago

2 Replies

Thank you!

I can't tell you how much better I feel after reading the replies from members of this community. I feel so much more determined to complete this programme, I...

I can't tell you how much better I feel after reading the replies from members o...

Heathernadine

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Advice required please!!

Well, today was gonna be the day I ran for 30 minutes. I didn't I got to 12 and then pressed the 'Stop' button on the treadmill. I found myself making all...

Well, today was gonna be the day I ran for 30 minutes. I didn't I got to 12 and ...

Mshaunb

•7 years ago

7 Replies

A Well earned Rest

Hello everyone, l am still facing- up to W9.The thought excites me but,have been working hard the past three days; my diaphram aches,calf muscles ache after...

Hello everyone, l am still facing- up to W9.The thought excites me but,have been...

stevy

•7 years ago

9 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2017

3rd 1st week run

daughters wedding and heading toward 40!

Newbie

W2D1

W2R3

How do you guys feel about hills?

It's Here

Week 3

Hello everyone

WK1 complete

Shin splints

W5R2

Boom!

Does any one else talk to themselves like a teenager when running?

To run or not to run?

5k done (not quite) what next?

W3R3 done

Life after c25k

Struggling

Frightened new starter

Week 6??

Am I too old !

A bit of advice please.......

Week 2 complete

Boom! Wk5 run3 done 😃

Back to the Beginning.......Again

Climax Canyon 5K Postponed due to snow storm.

Thank you!

Advice required please!!

A Well earned Rest

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