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After 3 attempts I FINALLY nailed w6r2! Now on to the 25 min solid ...... ummmm Any tips? Anyone not complete it to start with or take a couple of attempts?

I beat my nemesis!!

After 3 attempts I FINALLY nailed w6r2! Now on to the 25 min solid ...... ummmm...

Beth-monkey

Graduate•6 years ago

Really struggled tonight for the first time my legs felt really heavy I just couldn't seem to get going. I was only just jogging ...had to drag myself...

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W3R2...heavy legs

Really struggled tonight for the first time my legs felt really heavy I just cou...

Dawnie16

Graduate•6 years ago

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My first ever run!

Well thanks to this communities inspiration I was motivated enough to begin my C25K journey. Getting ready for it, I was a bit nervous. I done the warm up to...

Well thanks to this communities inspiration I was motivated enough to begin my C...

Fairydust777

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Week 1 Run 1

Did my first run of the course this morning before work and it set me up for a great day! Up and down our local guided busway (the path not the track!) and now...

Did my first run of the course this morning before work and it set me up for a g...

ChristianClarke

•6 years ago

Just completed my 1st week.so very proud of myself !!

1st week

Chapan364

•6 years ago

Completed 2nd run of the week and really enjoyed it, even on the rain. Loving Jo Whiley cheering me on.

WK3R2

Completed 2nd run of the week and really enjoyed it, even on the rain. Loving J...

AnotherNewbieRunner

Graduate•6 years ago

So I ran run 1 of week 5 this morning in the pouring rain, loved it :) 3 lots of 5 minute runs, who would have thought I would be ok at that, not me that's for...

week 5

So I ran run 1 of week 5 this morning in the pouring rain, loved it :) 3 lots of...

JGalv

Graduate•6 years ago

The last couple of weeks there have been a few issues that the admins have been dealing with in the background. We do everything we can to keep the forum a...

Forum etiquette

The last couple of weeks there have been a few issues that the admins have been ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

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Achilles Tendonitis

I started couch to 5k to help with insomnia and reached week 8 two weeks ago. I have absolutely loved it and it was definitely helping. Unfortunately I got up...

I started couch to 5k to help with insomnia and reached week 8 two weeks ago. I ...

MinxyMegs

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Tight calves

Wk3 run 3. Even with stretch after each run my calves seem to be getting tighter and tighter. Can I alter something in my technique to help resolve this?

Wk3 run 3. Even with stretch after each run my calves seem to be getting tighter...

Laurarees

•6 years ago

W2r1 in the bag but feeling it !!!

Newbie to running

Myrar

Graduate•6 years ago

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Addicted again!

2nd run of wk2, and going ok. Very wet underfoot and cold too, but yes easier than wk1. And I'm already addicted again 🙂

2nd run of wk2, and going ok. Very wet underfoot and cold too, but yes easier t...

Gran4z

Graduate•6 years ago

A gait analysis and new shoes. Shall be flying round like a speedy snail on W6R2 tomorrow 😃🐌😃

New shoes 😊

A gait analysis and new shoes. Shall be flying round like a speedy snail on W6R2...

Bridget007

Graduate•6 years ago

18 Replies

Jog or run?

Does it matter if you only Jog? I have completed week 1 to 4 jogging only on treadmill at the gym, decided to do week 5 at the park, found I got more out of...

Does it matter if you only Jog? I have completed week 1 to 4 jogging only on tre...

Minimimi1

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

New running shoes. Update: too narrow 😞

Update: bad news 😞 After walking in them I realised my feet are way too wide for them. I feel stupid for not realising that in the store. I can't return them...

Update: bad news 😞 After walking in them I realised my feet are way too wide fo...

Pinkcustard

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Week 4 treadmill wobbles

So I’m delighted with myself for managing to achieve this today. Genuinely thought I was never ever going to run for 5 minutes - never mind after running for 3...

So I’m delighted with myself for managing to achieve this today. Genuinely thoug...

miss_spozzy

•6 years ago

So, I did my Week 8 Run 1 yesterday. 28 minutes of non-stop running. I know I'm not the only one to think, "Is this really happening? Did I really do that?"...

Week 8....is this really ME?

So, I did my Week 8 Run 1 yesterday. 28 minutes of non-stop running. I know I'm...

cougarblu

Graduate•6 years ago

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All in the mind

I started run 2 of wk5 this morning, bit apprehensive going to 8mins, so decided to get up and do it before work. So just as it got light I set off on my 5 min...

I started run 2 of wk5 this morning, bit apprehensive going to 8mins, so decided...

Goodban

•6 years ago

5 Replies

No confidence!

I've just done week one. Fine I think. Not feeling confident about running for 90 seconds as I can only just do 60 seconds. Will give it a good go tho. Is this...

I've just done week one. Fine I think. Not feeling confident about running for 9...

Stellie

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Fitbit flips off

For the first three weeks, I didn't use the soundtrack - instead I timed myself, and my Fitbit Charge recorded the track and split times on my phone, with the...

For the first three weeks, I didn't use the soundtrack - instead I timed myself,...

Hericus

Graduate•6 years ago

This is my first post since beginning the c25k. Having completed the first week of running in the local park I decided to alternate my runs with some treadmill...

A Word of Warning.

This is my first post since beginning the c25k. Having completed the first week ...

Nardo

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Week 3

1st run of week 3 completed wasn't sure I could do it. But I did

Mctomo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Beyond frustrated and annoyed!

I just got back into week 2 and had a car accident this morning, got rear-ended!! 😡😲 Off to the doctor's tonight, have back pain. So if I am not on the forum...

I just got back into week 2 and had a car accident this morning, got rear-ended!...

Hidden

•6 years ago

24 Replies

W9R1: How come....?

Last week for W8R2 and R3 I felt spent at the end of the 28 minute run, couldn't wait for Sarah M to tell me that I was done. Last night I still have enough in...

Last week for W8R2 and R3 I felt spent at the end of the 28 minute run, couldn't...

Lee1167

Graduate•6 years ago

So I’m having a bit of a midlife crisis, which is telling me to exercise! I’ve completed week one run one today and feel amazing! Thankfully it wasn’t as bad...

W1R1

So I’m having a bit of a midlife crisis, which is telling me to exercise! I’ve c...

Tinks77

•6 years ago

I just can't believe how this programme works! I feel so great coz I managed to run for 20 minutes!!!!!!! And I could have run for longer. There is no way in...

I am staggered!!

I just can't believe how this programme works! I feel so great coz I managed to ...

Neverbeenarunner

Graduate•6 years ago

Did w2 r1 today and I felt ok. Really pleased i can do it without getting out of breath. Doing strengthening exercises for me knees, so hoping they hold up.

Second week

Did w2 r1 today and I felt ok. Really pleased i can do it without getting out o...

Nannymo30

•6 years ago

3 Replies

First run, week 1

Just started my c25k after 6 months of not working out at all. Today was my first run of week 1 and it went ok. I was feeling really happy by the end, though I...

Just started my c25k after 6 months of not working out at all. Today was my firs...

RunGirlyRun

•6 years ago