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First week post c25k bit weird

Felt about weird running without the help of the app. However by the end of the week I have managed to run 5k however it takes me about 41 minutes. Never did...

Felt about weird running without the help of the app. However by the end of the...

HiddenGem

Graduate•7 years ago

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I've graduated .... and no walking - thank you!

I completed W9R3 yesterday and felt a real sense of achievement. For this forum I am unusual because I am not new to running - I started when I was 40, 15...

I completed W9R3 yesterday and felt a real sense of achievement. For this forum...

Nakes

•7 years ago

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My first proud "run" after blood donation

I am so proud of myself and I wanted to share this feeling with you. On Friday I donated blood and today I went for a run. Although I was aiming for my next...

I am so proud of myself and I wanted to share this feeling with you. On Friday I...

IgaT

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week one done &dusted

I've completed week one on Sunday &I have done week 2 day one this morning on the way to work . So far so good .onwardsx&upwards

I've completed week one on Sunday &I have done week 2 day one this morning on th...

Rockette

•7 years ago

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Hello from a newbie

Hello, I'm just checking in to say hello and hopefully find some other people to share this experience with online over the next 9 weeks. I have been inspired...

Hello, I'm just checking in to say hello and hopefully find some other people to...

Beck1970

Graduate•7 years ago

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Songs at 170 bpm

Am posting this as it took a while to do and may be helpful to someone else. I went on jog.fm but some of the bpm counts were really out so ended up tapping...

Am posting this as it took a while to do and may be helpful to someone else. I ...

LemonieJ

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK7 R1

Think I've got the bug!! Really missing running on rest days. Even if it's a struggle to complete.

Think I've got the bug!! Really missing running on rest days. Even if it's a str...

Jewel84

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1 - New shoes

Hi everyone! So, I started C25k 3 weeks ago, but it took 2 weeks to complete week 2 due to a slight knee injury. So last night I did run 1 of week 3. I must...

Hi everyone! So, I started C25k 3 weeks ago, but it took 2 weeks to complete wee...

MrsT82

•7 years ago

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Week 4....It's a big jump!

I repeated Week 1 and Week 2 once just because jogging is SO new to me. I've never run a day in my life, and I'm 48. I'm working on the Paleo Secret to trim...

I repeated Week 1 and Week 2 once just because jogging is SO new to me. I've nev...

RockysGirl48

•7 years ago

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Tired legs !

Well after my 5k race for life Sunday and a rest day yesterday I was back in plan today , week 7 run 3 , 25 mins of running and I have to say my legs felt a...

Well after my 5k race for life Sunday and a rest day yesterday I was back in pla...

leighbev

•7 years ago

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Lost my mojo

Got to wk 7 run 3 then went on holiday, back home but just can't find my running mojo. It's gone. It's lost. Help. So annoyed with myself :-(

Got to wk 7 run 3 then went on holiday, back home but just can't find my running...

Wortho

•7 years ago

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How Could You Let Me Down?

Oh Sanjeev- how could you do it? How could you (and the app) abandon me halfway through the second 8-minute run of W5R2? There I was, just me and Pharrell...

Oh Sanjeev- how could you do it? How could you (and the app) abandon me halfway ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W8R2

Ran W8R3 this morning but found it harder than W8R2! Ran slowly on the spot a few times which weirdly seems to help. Hoping next run will be easier!

Ran W8R3 this morning but found it harder than W8R2! Ran slowly on the spot a f...

Spinning_22

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Parkrun

I have a few friends doing parkrun and am interested in going but I'm doing really well on my own with my headphones. Is it bad form to run in a group with...

I have a few friends doing parkrun and am interested in going but I'm doing real...

Kittentamer

•7 years ago

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Week 6 complete

Well after having a struggle on Saturday with run 2 my confidence was knocked a little but I only went and completed the 25 minutes last night! Felt good and...

Well after having a struggle on Saturday with run 2 my confidence was knocked a ...

Katielh

Graduate•7 years ago

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Breathing

Hi, I just completed my W4R1 and nearly did not make due to extreme breathing difficultly during the last run. All was good up till the half way point but...

Hi, I just completed my W4R1 and nearly did not make due to extreme breathing di...

mrmick

•7 years ago

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Core exercises

Can anyone recommend a nice simple programme for building core strength - one that does not need weights or any gym equipment? Thanks all

Can anyone recommend a nice simple programme for building core strength - one th...

NickMG

Graduate•7 years ago

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Getting there

My injured knee is getting better by the day, still have some pain but I can at least walk up the stairs at work properly! My question is when I am ready to...

My injured knee is getting better by the day, still have some pain but I can at ...

Manby76

•7 years ago

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w5r2

Well after doing r1 Sunday with a degree of comfort I went out this morning feeling good, 5 minute warm up walk and off I went and bugger me but I once again...

Well after doing r1 Sunday with a degree of comfort I went out this morning feel...

rolysmate

Graduate•7 years ago

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INJURY !

I am absolutely gutted. I was one Run 2 on Week 5 when I had the most awful pain in my hip. (I suffer with hip/back pain anyway due to a car accident about 6...

I am absolutely gutted. I was one Run 2 on Week 5 when I had the most awful pain...

Gyates

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Rain I love you !!

Wk 7 run 2 was the closest I have ever come to enjoyable !!! You had all already boosted me after my previous difficult run. This morning woke up 15 degrees...

Wk 7 run 2 was the closest I have ever come to enjoyable !!! You had all already...

froggyrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2

Start Week 2 today, have to say that I love the programme and it has stopped me going over the top, thinking that I am still in my 20's. I am at the young age...

Start Week 2 today, have to say that I love the programme and it has stopped me ...

canda12

•7 years ago

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Amazed at how far I actually ran...

So up to now, my runs have been either on a treadmill or laps of certain areas as I live in a hilly area so stuck to the flatter areas. Well, I decided my...

So up to now, my runs have been either on a treadmill or laps of certain areas a...

Likac66

Graduate•7 years ago

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Pre Couch 2 5 k

Hi, we have never run before and not sure if we can. I am 68 and my husband is 72. We signed up for this to have a go. We won't have a clear run of weeks until...

Hi, we have never run before and not sure if we can. I am 68 and my husband is 7...

Christo262

•7 years ago

27 Replies

Stretching after a run

Common sense to most of you, I'm sure, but IannodaTruffe posted this link for me in another thread and I thought it would be a good idea to highlight it to...

Common sense to most of you, I'm sure, but IannodaTruffe posted this link for me...

snack_shack

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R3, check

Amazing, all completed, bring on the dreaded W5!

Greenback-Boogie

•7 years ago

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W7R3 in the bag!

Wow I've just finished W7R3 come on W8 I'm ready for you! Lol!!

Gregforyog

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Wk4r1 - Problems of being a creature of habit whilst doing crazy shift work

Gosh, after finally taking the plunge with C25K, lurking here for tips and enjoying the wonderful sense of support and encouragement over the last few weeks I...

Gosh, after finally taking the plunge with C25K, lurking here for tips and enjoy...

DoofDoofDoof

•7 years ago

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Smoking

How do I give up smoking?

wajahat_faheem

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Graduated but still str

I graduated a few weeks ago and have continued just repeating w9d3 3 times a week, doing about 4.5k. Trying to get towards 5k, but still finding it quite hard....

I graduated a few weeks ago and have continued just repeating w9d3 3 times a wee...

rutheliza

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2017

First week post c25k bit weird

I've graduated .... and no walking - thank you!

My first proud "run" after blood donation

Week one done &dusted

Hello from a newbie

Songs at 170 bpm

WK7 R1

Week 3 Run 1 - New shoes

Week 4....It's a big jump!

Tired legs !

Lost my mojo

How Could You Let Me Down?

W8R2

Parkrun

Week 6 complete

Breathing

Core exercises

Getting there

w5r2

INJURY !

Rain I love you !!

Week 2

Amazed at how far I actually ran...

Pre Couch 2 5 k

Stretching after a run

W4R3, check

W7R3 in the bag!

Wk4r1 - Problems of being a creature of habit whilst doing crazy shift work

Smoking

Graduated but still str

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