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Hey, I'm new here

Hi - I'm new to the c25k site. I joined because I would like to run "Round the Bays" in Auckland, in 4 weeks. I already run a bit but need some training to...

Hi - I'm new to the c25k site. I joined because I would like to run "Round the ...

Pam7ela

•6 years ago

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Good Book - Vassos Alexander’s ‘Don’t Stop Me Now - 26.2 Tales of a Runner’s Obsession’

Thought I’d share this. I’ve just finished Vassos Alexander’s book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dont-Stop-Me-Now-Obsession/dp/1472921534/ref=nodl_...... very...

Thought I’d share this. I’ve just finished Vassos Alexander’s book https://www.a...

TedG

Graduate•6 years ago

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Shin pain!

So my first run (since secondary school!) was yesterday today I’ve had pretty bad shin pain, my trainers are v cheap so I know I need to invest! I’m due my 2nd...

So my first run (since secondary school!) was yesterday today I’ve had pretty ba...

Binners

•6 years ago

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A Surfeit of S-s

The first S? That one is, Sorry. For my lack of support, over the last few weeks, in my other role as Mentor...I have neglected old friends shamefully and...

The first S? That one is, Sorry. For my lack of support, over the last few wee...

Oldfloss

Administrator•6 years ago

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Weekly chat 5 - 11 February

Hiya and welcome to a new week. Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole post up but just want to share something small, so this is a great place for...

Hiya and welcome to a new week. Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole po...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running buggy?

To maximise my opportunities to run I could do it with baby in tow.. is it a necessity to have a running pram/buggy or could I do it with my standard pram? I...

To maximise my opportunities to run I could do it with baby in tow.. is it a nec...

MrsRose23

•6 years ago

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getting better?

Today's run seemed to go better. I took a completely different route , still flat but not as exposed as usual. I remembered some of the tips given by forum...

Today's run seemed to go better. I took a completely different route , still fla...

p1M2l3

•6 years ago

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Better late than never - Squat Challenge Week 4 is live!

sorry it is rather late today. My weekends can sometimes be rather unpredictable, plus after 4 days of shooting abs workouts for the months of abs I could...

sorry it is rather late today. My weekends can sometimes be rather unpredictable...

Rignold

•6 years ago

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Just starting - w1.1 done

Finished my first run this morning - pretty pleased with how it went and am now feeling like a superhero 😃 Only thing I’ve noticed is that my left hip is sore...

Finished my first run this morning - pretty pleased with how it went and am now ...

lizmaple

•6 years ago

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W3+ Snowdrops in the dark

Having had a busy day yesterday and forgotten all about it being a running day until i was getting tea out of the oven, I was determined to get out today! DD2...

Having had a busy day yesterday and forgotten all about it being a running day u...

RainbowC

Graduate•6 years ago

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Should I repeat Week 5?

Hi all -- I'm new to this community and find it so helpful to read all your posts! Thank you! I just finished W5R3 and it wasn't too bad, but I had to slow...

Hi all -- I'm new to this community and find it so helpful to read all your post...

Carlapink

•6 years ago

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Week 3 Run3

Well I'm chuffed at how this week is going! I never thought I'd manage running for 3 minutes, but I'm not acutally finding this week too hard! My breathing...

Well I'm chuffed at how this week is going! I never thought I'd manage running f...

Lowrie1986

•6 years ago

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Week 3 done...bring on 4!

Finished W3 tonight, looking forward to W4 and a higher amount of running v walking to keep the cold weather at bay! 👍😁

Finished W3 tonight, looking forward to W4 and a higher amount of running v walk...

GoGo_JoJo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 2 done

First time I used Laura and not my own music and it wasn't as much fun. Hip hurt as been carrying baby all day so lots for stretches needed before the last one...

First time I used Laura and not my own music and it wasn't as much fun. Hip hurt...

Michele2017

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 2 done

First time I used Laura and not my own music and it wasn't as much fun. Hip hurt as been carrying baby all day so lots for stretches needed before the last one...

First time I used Laura and not my own music and it wasn't as much fun. Hip hurt...

Michele2017

Graduate•6 years ago

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Did it!

The dreaded 20 minute run is done! After a slight mental wobble at the 5 minute mark, by the time I got to 15 minutes I knew I could do it. Such a feeling of...

The dreaded 20 minute run is done! After a slight mental wobble at the 5 minute ...

Running_scared1

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’m really doing it!!!

Just done week 4 run 2. Felt great. Can’t believe I can run for 5 mins. My general fitness is improving and it feels wonderful. Couldn’t stop smiling whilst I...

Just done week 4 run 2. Felt great. Can’t believe I can run for 5 mins. My gener...

auntielou

•6 years ago

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Wk5R3 🤤

It's the wk5 r3 day tomorrow. I'm dreading it, even my lovely new running shoes aren't spurring me on. How bad is it really!?

It's the wk5 r3 day tomorrow. I'm dreading it, even my lovely new running shoes...

MummyBerri

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back!!!

After weeks of injury, last Sunday I was struck down with a ear and chest infection... got out tonight feeling so much better and pretty much equalled my best!...

After weeks of injury, last Sunday I was struck down with a ear and chest infect...

Terimanning25

Graduate•6 years ago

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week 9

last week was week 8 and running for 28 minutes. there is no way i could have achieved this when i started this activity in December without the podcast. its...

last week was week 8 and running for 28 minutes. there is no way i could have ...

chowe

•6 years ago

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Wk5r2

I did WK5R2 today Went really well and I am now looking forward to wk5r3

Unfitwestie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Bursitis

I restarted my C25k about a month ago but had to stop due to a really painful burning sensation on the outside of my hip. I understand this is bursitis which...

I restarted my C25k about a month ago but had to stop due to a really painful bu...

ThePostmistress

Graduate•6 years ago

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Transition Outside

I have just completed week 8, and moving into week 9 this week. So far all my runs have been on a treadmill, but I am off on holiday on Friday for 10 days, so...

I have just completed week 8, and moving into week 9 this week. So far all my ru...

chalky78

•6 years ago

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W5R3

I did it!! I did it!! Never thought I could jog for 20 minutes!!! I really struggled the first couple of minutes and had a serious talk to myself. When I...

I did it!! I did it!! Never thought I could jog for 20 minutes!!! I really strug...

Boreal18

Graduate•6 years ago

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Slow start!

I'm just starting this programme. In my early 40s, very overweight and spent too many years doing zero exercise. Using this along with light gym sessions and...

I'm just starting this programme. In my early 40s, very overweight and spent too...

Brisie01

•6 years ago

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First 5 minutes SOOO hard...

I've just finished week 6 - just like everyone else I can't believe I've come this far. I can get to the end of the longer runs without dying, and can still...

I've just finished week 6 - just like everyone else I can't believe I've come th...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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So true

❤️

Lillybeth30mins

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1 done!!

Well after having a week off because of illness I was dreading W4 even more than before! But I did it and boy am I chuffed to bits!! I really am loving this...

Well after having a week off because of illness I was dreading W4 even more than...

MrsH78

•6 years ago

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Back to it.....

I've had a couple of weeks out due to a painful achilles. My last run was a W3R1. Hoping, I can get out tomorrow, I intend to do a W2 run to see how it goes...

I've had a couple of weeks out due to a painful achilles. My last run was a W3R1...

antonioa

Graduate•6 years ago

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Don't know my R's from my L's bought socks

My wife has bought me some running socks. However one is labelled L, I assume for large and the other R, I assume for regular. But they feel the same on my...

My wife has bought me some running socks. However one is labelled L, I assume fo...

seaspaniel

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2018

Hey, I'm new here

Good Book - Vassos Alexander’s ‘Don’t Stop Me Now - 26.2 Tales of a Runner’s Obsession’

Shin pain!

A Surfeit of S-s

Weekly chat 5 - 11 February

Running buggy?

getting better?

Better late than never - Squat Challenge Week 4 is live!

Just starting - w1.1 done

W3+ Snowdrops in the dark

Should I repeat Week 5?

Week 3 Run3

Week 3 done...bring on 4!

Week 3 run 2 done

Week 3 run 2 done

Did it!

I’m really doing it!!!

Wk5R3 🤤

Back!!!

week 9

Wk5r2

Bursitis

Transition Outside

W5R3

Slow start!

First 5 minutes SOOO hard...

So true

W4R1 done!!

Back to it.....

Don't know my R's from my L's bought socks

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