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Done W5R3 Yay!

Did it! If you'd said to me 5 weeks ago that I would run for 20 mins non stop, I wouldn't have believed you. So pleased that I've done it. Laura was right,...

Did it! If you'd said to me 5 weeks ago that I would run for 20 mins non stop, I...

Clairejo40plus

Graduate•7 years ago

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On WK2 now, Half marathon in Sept - possible?!

Hi all, I'm after a little bit of advice... I'm currently on WK2 R2 of the programme, and so far I've been able to complete the runs as per the instructions on...

Hi all, I'm after a little bit of advice... I'm currently on WK2 R2 of the progr...

psychicmodjo

Graduate•7 years ago

20 Replies

W3 R1

Hi All, i started C25k a few weeks ago with my hubby, i sometimes do home exercise dvd's but never ran, hubby has never exercised in his life, he had a heart...

Hi All, i started C25k a few weeks ago with my hubby, i sometimes do home exerci...

michele2907

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk 2 R1

Hi all, Did this one yesterday but really struggled on the last 90 second run felt like I was just shuffling and the 5 mins walk at end was not brisk at all!...

Hi all, Did this one yesterday but really struggled on the last 90 second run fe...

Ange1825

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Knees!

Hi all... I've just finished week six and I have to say I'm amazed because I haven't run since being chased with a hockey stick at school and was adamant I...

Hi all... I've just finished week six and I have to say I'm amazed because I ha...

HannahP81

•7 years ago

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Back Pain

Since starting C25K I have experienced some lower back pain! It's just above my butt,mainly on one side! Is it just my body getting used to running?!?! Should...

Since starting C25K I have experienced some lower back pain! It's just above my...

Penny321

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Overpronation & New Shoes

I completed the 5K a while ago but then due to one thing and another I slacked off the running. I started the C25K again earlier this year with a friend and am...

I completed the 5K a while ago but then due to one thing and another I slacked o...

Sezza2u

Graduate•7 years ago

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Slow 5K

So I ran 5K this morning. Not intentionally as I am on week6 day 3 but I just kept on going (missed out the walk) and timed it with my Fitbit. I am entered for...

So I ran 5K this morning. Not intentionally as I am on week6 day 3 but I just ke...

GrannyHelen57

Graduate•7 years ago

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Last Saturday Parkrun

Hmmm ! Our Parkrun is a 2.5k one way and 2.5 k return. We had a few dogs running this time. Some people live towards the turning point so take the opportunity...

Hmmm ! Our Parkrun is a 2.5k one way and 2.5 k return. We had a few dogs runnin...

nhs2015

Graduate•7 years ago

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Did not feel like it today!!!

I am on W7. This morning I was due to do R2. I do my midweek runs before work, so the alarm is set for 5.30am. This morning for the first time since I started...

I am on W7. This morning I was due to do R2. I do my midweek runs before work, s...

Graduate•7 years ago

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Pace

I've just finished W2 D1 and I'm really enjoying it so far - when I've pushed myself out of the door!! I have realised my pace isn't consistent throughout the...

I've just finished W2 D1 and I'm really enjoying it so far - when I've pushed my...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Shin pain- help!

Just did w1r3 and oh my god! My shins! They are agonising. I didn't actually manage to complete it which was disappointing as i realised that i still had to...

Just did w1r3 and oh my god! My shins! They are agonising. I didn't actually man...

Kbanana

•7 years ago

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Run one done :)

I did it! The first run. Legs felt like lead by the end but I did it all. Rest day today and then second one on Wednesday. Weather forecast is looking dire......

I did it! The first run. Legs felt like lead by the end but I did it all. Rest d...

CoyoteChris

•7 years ago

1 Reply

WK day 2

Just completed the WK8 d2 run, this app has helped me mentally and physically. I do a job that is drains mental entertainment as well as physical but this has...

Just completed the WK8 d2 run, this app has helped me mentally and physically. I...

Ollymoon89

•7 years ago

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Graduated

Now I've graduated I want to keep up with other running so I signed up for my local Park Run - walked the course last night to suss it out - oh my it's a...

Now I've graduated I want to keep up with other running so I signed up for my lo...

MrsShrek

•7 years ago

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Ouch! Ouch! Poor old feet.

Morning all. Have reached W7 and have so far had a fairly comfortable journey so was feeling lucky until a couple of days ago. My feet are really achy and in...

Morning all. Have reached W7 and have so far had a fairly comfortable journey so...

Running-girl

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4 Run 1 Upset and Disheartened! Only 60% completed of that run so had to walk

Has anyone else struggled this early? I found week 3 hard but always completed each run. This time I did my 3 min run ✔ walk then 5 min run ✔ then walk and...

Has anyone else struggled this early? I found week 3 hard but always completed ...

KerriePike

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Struggling

Has anyone else found themselves really struggling and doubting themselves? Only on week 4 and running for 5 mins really gets me out of breath. Has really...

Has anyone else found themselves really struggling and doubting themselves? Only...

Emma0517

•7 years ago

25 Replies

W6R3 self congratulations

Woo hoo! 25 minutes done 🤗 last 5 minutes I slowed then ten second sprint at end (well fast run lol) I have started congratulating myself during my run and...

Woo hoo! 25 minutes done 🤗 last 5 minutes I slowed then ten second sprint at en...

Jbk1981

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

Advice please

A very good morning to everyone 😃. I've just done a 2 mile walk with Toby, it's my rest day, it's W2R2 tomorrow but I have got NO energy today 😔. Can you...

A very good morning to everyone 😃. I've just done a 2 mile walk with Toby, it'...

TJEL

Graduate•7 years ago

22 Replies

New to running!

Hello I am 33 years old. I quite smoking on January 24th at 11am!! I smoked for 15 years. In the time that I quite smoking I have gained about 15 pounds. I...

Hello I am 33 years old. I quite smoking on January 24th at 11am!! I smoked for ...

Gabrielle08

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Nearly there!

Hi all, has anyone done the Women's Running Race series 5k? I signed up for it way back in January, not realising that the whole c25k programme would take me...

Hi all, has anyone done the Women's Running Race series 5k? I signed up for it w...

allegrachick

Graduate•7 years ago

11 Replies

W2R3

How is it the same run 3 days ago didn't hurt like it hurts tonight??? Same stretches... same routine... urgh!!!

How is it the same run 3 days ago didn't hurt like it hurts tonight??? Same str...

Penny321

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Wk7 Run1 in the bag 😄

Everything was conspiring against me tonight. I really felt like I wasn't going to complete this one, Laura said: 5 mins done and I was thinking I'd been...

Everything was conspiring against me tonight. I really felt like I wasn't going ...

Slinkyminky

Graduate•7 years ago

5 Replies

W2R2 - wet wet wet

Thoroughly enjoyed running in the rain tonight... although I must've looked a right sight with my partners rain mac tucked under round my waist... (it won't...

Thoroughly enjoyed running in the rain tonight... although I must've looked a ri...

Bobbylou

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Reason #1 to love running: The feeling when you exceed your own expectations of yourself (again and again)

Me, half an hour before my run: “I really don’t want to go for a run. I’m tired, I’ve got a headache, I’m starving AND it’s raining. I’m going to hate it. I’ll...

Me, half an hour before my run: “I really don’t want to go for a run. I’m tired,...

sarah469

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Week2, Day 1

Well after w1d1 I didn't think I would do week 2 but just repeat week 1. I did it! I'm so pleased. We've found a large grass field that's community land and...

Well after w1d1 I didn't think I would do week 2 but just repeat week 1. I did i...

4555

Graduate•7 years ago

3 Replies

Week 8 - have my legs given up?

Hi Looking for advice from fellow Couch to 5K runners/graduates. I'm a 48 year old female who has completed week 7 and first run from week 8. I have however...

Hi Looking for advice from fellow Couch to 5K runners/graduates. I'm a 48 year o...

Kaitlin1406

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Wk 4

Omg did run 1 and was thinking ooh it's a bit of a jump from last wk but did it all without thinking was gonna collapse , fall over etc ! And enjoyed it !!...

Omg did run 1 and was thinking ooh it's a bit of a jump from last wk but did it ...

Baz62

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

Let's meet me!

Hi, I'm Sarah. 40's, fat and fit describes me! The armed forces kept the weight off but after leaving it crept on and the fitness dwindled. Now I'm working...

Hi, I'm Sarah. 40's, fat and fit describes me! The armed forces kept the weight...

Sarahwee

•7 years ago

17 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

Done W5R3 Yay!

On WK2 now, Half marathon in Sept - possible?!

W3 R1

Wk 2 R1

Knees!

Back Pain

Overpronation & New Shoes

Slow 5K

Last Saturday Parkrun

Did not feel like it today!!!

Pace

Shin pain- help!

Run one done :)

WK day 2

Graduated

Ouch! Ouch! Poor old feet.

W4 Run 1 Upset and Disheartened! Only 60% completed of that run so had to walk

Struggling

W6R3 self congratulations

Advice please

New to running!

Nearly there!

W2R3

Wk7 Run1 in the bag 😄

W2R2 - wet wet wet

Reason #1 to love running: The feeling when you exceed your own expectations of yourself (again and again)

Week2, Day 1

Week 8 - have my legs given up?

Wk 4

Let's meet me!

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