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Fat, slow and still going!

I just ran 30 mins for the 2nd time (W9 R2). I have lost 2.5 stone but still have lots to go! I started running wk 1, after dark, on snickets, in a duffel...

I just ran 30 mins for the 2nd time (W9 R2). I have lost 2.5 stone but still hav...

KLHg

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R2 What's gone wrong

I really don't know what's going on, only a few days ago I ran for 20mins no problem today I really really struggled with 2 x 10 min runs. I know I'm well...

I really don't know what's going on, only a few days ago I ran for 20mins no pro...

Chris9R

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week two!!

Hi just about to start week two tomorrow, still can't believe I will be running for 20 minutes in 3 weeks time....... help!!!

Hi just about to start week two tomorrow, still can't believe I will be running...

Tommy22

•7 years ago

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Any recommendations please, I need 'in ear' ear phones that STAY IN.

Hey folks I have several sets of 'in ear' ear phones, those that were part of the mobile phone package and those that I purchased separately. Yet all of them...

Hey folks I have several sets of 'in ear' ear phones, those that were part of th...

quirkybee

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R3 get in!

It's in the bag, I felt myself starting to flag and then Jo had the audacity to interupt Bryan Adams (singing "run to you") to tell me I only had 5 minutes...

It's in the bag, I felt myself starting to flag and then Jo had the audacity to ...

Burrows79

Graduate•7 years ago

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3 years on... 3rd time lucky!

Can't believe I'm actually writing this, but after 3 or 4 attempts over as many years (thwarted by injury), I finally completed wk9 run 3 today after starting...

Can't believe I'm actually writing this, but after 3 or 4 attempts over as many ...

Cazmagoo

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R1 all done ✅ 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

I was dubious if I could do it but still pulled through. hardest bit was a stitch that nagged me for the final run. How do you work through that?

I was dubious if I could do it but still pulled through. hardest bit was a stit...

slaweksam

•7 years ago

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W3R3 done.......at last !

Just completed W3after 2 weeks! Injury well improved 👍 Think it was caused by my NEW trainers digging in at the back of my heel . I've since trimmed a bit off...

Just completed W3after 2 weeks! Injury well improved 👍 Think it was caused by m...

Sarahb18

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 1 run 2

Completed! Found this harder than run one but legs haven't fully recovered from run 1 and the workout I did after the run! Oh and also didn't help that I spilt...

Completed! Found this harder than run one but legs haven't fully recovered from ...

Plantpoweredmama

•7 years ago

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Completing a 5k

I know it's really not about the time - my aim is just to complete a 5k without walking (seems a bit daunting at the mo!), but can anyone give me a rough idea...

I know it's really not about the time - my aim is just to complete a 5k without ...

Janeeshaw

Graduate•7 years ago

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Yay - week 1 completed! 😃🏃🏼‍♀️

Feel great ! Even got my sports bra back on - with a little help from the hubby! 😊🏃🏼‍♀️

Feel great ! Even got my sports bra back on - with a little help from the hubby!...

Catherinel14secondtimearound

•7 years ago

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Gaining weight... Not feeling great....

Hello, I got into jogging so I could become fitter, not have a heart attack at 50 and lose weight. I'm doing slimming world and I've lost about 2 stone since...

Hello, I got into jogging so I could become fitter, not have a heart attack at ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Goosed Drownt rat sweaty red faced beetroot

Week 6 run 3 and I did it but the title of this post says everything. The second half was a hard slog and eight times I slowed right down for five seconds and...

Week 6 run 3 and I did it but the title of this post says everything. The second...

Julesh15

Graduate•7 years ago

19 Replies

Stalled... need to restart

I'd got on to Week 3 then half term came along and I've only managed to do it once and that was on Sunday! Going to do a session tomorrow. Question... do I...

I'd got on to Week 3 then half term came along and I've only managed to do it on...

RixyRobin

•7 years ago

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Back on it.........

So.... My last post was 6 months ago, I was straight out of surgery to remove the metalwork in my ankle. Recovery was OK but I was told to take it easy, go...

So.... My last post was 6 months ago, I was straight out of surgery to remove th...

CrazyCat1973

Graduate•7 years ago

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I've only gone and done it! I have actually completed Couch to 5k!

Well, not quite 5k (actually no where near 5k) but I have run for 30 minutes 3 times!! I am still on shock. I started this programme from a really bad place...

Well, not quite 5k (actually no where near 5k) but I have run for 30 minutes 3 t...

Jaxdreamer

Graduate•7 years ago

44 Replies

Ooooh my poor legs!!!

I'm a newbie on week one and am suffering really badly with pain at the front of my thighs. I did the first run on Monday and it's taken me until today to be...

I'm a newbie on week one and am suffering really badly with pain at the front of...

Shar59

•7 years ago

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W7R3 - muddy

I was going to skip today as it was raining pretty good and I run on dirt/sand. My training partner would have none of it though so out we went and ran in the...

I was going to skip today as it was raining pretty good and I run on dirt/sand. ...

jaybro28

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Stupid Back 😪

Sorry this is a moaning post again but I still have problems with my back. It still hurts even after walking a short distance and I am still getting a...

Sorry this is a moaning post again but I still have problems with my back. It st...

janey38

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

Week One Total Newbie

Hello this will be my first run today. I am now totally petrified I will be a laughed out while out, Why am I doing this to myself? I eat loads of fried food...

Hello this will be my first run today. I am now totally petrified I will be a l...

charthedreamer

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

W5

Did w5r1 today. Felt so proud. Had a look at run 2 and 3 this week. 🙂 my goodness, going to have to work extra hard. Any tips from you pro c25k masters as...

Did w5r1 today. Felt so proud. Had a look at run 2 and 3 this week. 🙂 my goodne...

Zara2017

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 - 25mins. Got to find your own pace!

Well, this is the most challenging part so far, certainly after the 20 minute non stop run of week 5, its the biggest 'stumbling block'. Although I feel that...

Well, this is the most challenging part so far, certainly after the 20 minute no...

DawnRun

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9 ... repeat

Hey guys & gals, I just can't seem to move on from the excellent Couch to 5k programme. I completed this about 3 years ago but all attempts to just keep on...

Hey guys & gals, I just can't seem to move on from the excellent Couch to 5k pro...

LordOberon

Graduate•7 years ago

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new shoes! :D ohhh

Got new trainers today in order to complete my couch to 5k quest. So far they are feeling very comfy and with the heel support that I'd like, hopefully will...

Got new trainers today in order to complete my couch to 5k quest. So far they a...

Roadie985

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

W6R2 sore back

I haven't posted before, but read lots of the posts on here. This is my 3rd attempt at graduating from C25K and the only time I've ever really enjoyed...

I haven't posted before, but read lots of the posts on here. This is my 3rd atte...

Hannah_S36

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

W3R3 complete

W3R3 completed and looking forward to W4 - good luck everyone x

bunty65

Graduate•7 years ago

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Motivation

I need a push, due to do my second run of the first week. Feel like rubbish....

rugrat

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Newbie

Feeling like I must do something- aim for fitness!

TinaScho

•7 years ago

4 Replies

W6R1

How did I manage 20 mins! Today's run W6R1 felt really difficult! Although I did have the dog, both kids on bikes, so I was a tad distracted. Oh well, still...

How did I manage 20 mins! Today's run W6R1 felt really difficult! Although I d...

angel43

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Wk4 run 3 in the bag! Dreading wk5😩😩

Hi guys Just completed run 3, which I have to say was the best run this wk😊. I am dreading wk5 especially run 3 😰. I don't listen to music when I run, not...

Hi guys Just completed run 3, which I have to say was the best run this wk😊. I ...

SandieB67

Graduate•7 years ago

11 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2017

Fat, slow and still going!

W6R2 What's gone wrong

Week two!!

Any recommendations please, I need 'in ear' ear phones that STAY IN.

W6R3 get in!

3 years on... 3rd time lucky!

W4R1 all done ✅ 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

W3R3 done.......at last !

Week 1 run 2

Completing a 5k

Yay - week 1 completed! 😃🏃🏼‍♀️

Gaining weight... Not feeling great....

Goosed Drownt rat sweaty red faced beetroot

Stalled... need to restart

Back on it.........

I've only gone and done it! I have actually completed Couch to 5k!

Ooooh my poor legs!!!

W7R3 - muddy

Stupid Back 😪

Week One Total Newbie

W5

Week 6 Run 3 - 25mins. Got to find your own pace!

Week 9 ... repeat

new shoes! :D ohhh

W6R2 sore back

W3R3 complete

Motivation

Newbie

W6R1

Wk4 run 3 in the bag! Dreading wk5😩😩

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