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My Fitness Pal

Hi all! Is there a way of logging C25K on My Fitness Pal?

Lagamble

•6 years ago

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Runners Knee?

I have only just started running, I'm just at the end of week 2, but my knees are in so much pain. I'm going to miss some runs now and rest them because they...

I have only just started running, I'm just at the end of week 2, but my knees ar...

Bex339

•6 years ago

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Help...writing this whilst on a run

I’m currently attempting week 3 run 1 and oh my god do my shins and calves kill. I currently run in Adidas nmds and I don’t know if these have anything to do...

I’m currently attempting week 3 run 1 and oh my god do my shins and calves kill....

ellsandi

•6 years ago

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Newbie

Started couch to 5k tonight with my almost 13 year old son...bit of a struggle but got there in the end. It's good having a wee running buddy.,not so good when...

Started couch to 5k tonight with my almost 13 year old son...bit of a struggle b...

Markkilday

•6 years ago

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My shins hurt!!

Hello! I'm a newbie and just attempted W1R1 - on a treadmill. I am overweight and have never ran before so I knew it would be a struggle however, my pace was...

Hello! I'm a newbie and just attempted W1R1 - on a treadmill. I am overweight an...

MrsR1980

•6 years ago

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1 run left!

I have just 1 run left! W9 R3 is scheduled for Wednesday and im feeling a bit emotional about it! Am i being really weird?! Ive worked so hard to get this...

I have just 1 run left! W9 R3 is scheduled for Wednesday and im feeling a bit em...

alexpie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 - Help!

Just did W4R1 and that was as tough as W1R1. I did the 1st 3 runs no problem, taking it steady. runs 3 and 4, which is 3mins and 5 mins is straight uphill,...

Just did W4R1 and that was as tough as W1R1. I did the 1st 3 runs no problem, t...

AngieCaine

•6 years ago

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Toughest Yet!

W6R1 did it tonight, down to earth with a bang after flying high after W5R3! Found it really hard going, sore knees, sore calves and knackered! But I did it.

W6R1 did it tonight, down to earth with a bang after flying high after W5R3! Fo...

mairi1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Am I doing it right?

Have just completed week 3 and am worried because I find the walking harder on my joints & muscles than the jogging. Feeling good after each session and am...

Have just completed week 3 and am worried because I find the walking harder on m...

Lez57

Graduate•6 years ago

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I hate tarmac and concrete!

Wk1R3 finally complete. After trying a variety of surfaces to run on I can honestly say I hate tarmac and concrete to run on! I fell like the energy is being...

Wk1R3 finally complete. After trying a variety of surfaces to run on I can hones...

Wanna-Be

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8, Run 2 = Done! :O

Oh my goodness I know I say it every time but I am so slow! :O Really struggled to get motivated today as have been feeling quite down but hubby nagged me to...

Oh my goodness I know I say it every time but I am so slow! :O Really struggled ...

SuperMouse

Graduate•6 years ago

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Run/Walk Ratios

So.....much as my trainers had been in a wardrobe for the last six months (fair weather plus exerciser!🤭) last time I tried this I seemed to get on better...

So.....much as my trainers had been in a wardrobe for the last six months (fair ...

Katy78

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 2 Run 3

Finished week 2 finally (decided to start again after the hot weather died down). Feel so good to have made it this far! Onwards and upwards! P.S. did it with...

Finished week 2 finally (decided to start again after the hot weather died down)...

tjstoll

•6 years ago

1 Reply

1st day!!!

So excited to have completed my very first couch to 5k run!! I’m only on first week, first run but feeling positive for completelibg the week!!! It’s always an...

So excited to have completed my very first couch to 5k run!! I’m only on first w...

Beamsey

•6 years ago

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W4R1 injury?? please advise

Hi everyone - I’ve recently re-started C25K after the snow has all finally buggered off. I’ve been really enjoying the program this time round, and amazed by...

Hi everyone - I’ve recently re-started C25K after the snow has all finally bugge...

lottievee06

•6 years ago

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A little bit chuffed....

Well, this morning was W8R1. And I did it! I did! 28 minutes! Had my usual first five minutes wobble, but after that, the gremlins kept their thoughts to...

Well, this morning was W8R1. And I did it! I did! 28 minutes! Had my usual first...

furlmouse

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

So after starting Saturday, Today was week 1 run 2. Found it a bit harder towards the end. Did all the run bits but I think I was overtaken by a couple of...

So after starting Saturday, Today was week 1 run 2. Found it a bit harder toward...

Dudders61

•6 years ago

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Off road and through the woodland

Semi retired lady on week 3run2. Yes I'm in my sixties but feel great running off the beaten track. I know it's going to get harder though! Only problem is my...

Semi retired lady on week 3run2. Yes I'm in my sixties but feel great running of...

Jularo

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9 run 3 and IT malfunction!

Couldn’t get my music to play and in the process of faffing with my phone at the start of the run I paused the app without realising. When I noticed I nearly...

Couldn’t get my music to play and in the process of faffing with my phone at the...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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So tired.

I did my W3R1 this morning, everything went well (better than I expected to be honest). But I can't believe how tired, and hungry, I've felt all afternoon. I...

I did my W3R1 this morning, everything went well (better than I expected to be h...

Gratman

•6 years ago

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Graduation day whoop whoop and UP YOURS mental health!

This afternoon I completed week 9, run 3 and have graduated 😀. Just like to say UP YOURS to mental health!!! I won this time!!! To anyone who is finding...

This afternoon I completed week 9, run 3 and have graduated 😀. Just like to sa...

Maniceddy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1 under my belt.

I left Yorkshire for Dorset last week for a long weekend visit to my sister. I took my running gear. I went out for a run! Really quite proud of myself as it...

I left Yorkshire for Dorset last week for a long weekend visit to my sister. I t...

lrparsnip

•6 years ago

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I can’t believe I’m doing this

Success! Having only got to the 3rd run section on my first attempt, I have been out and got myself some proper (though cheap - due to the repulsive colour...

Success! Having only got to the 3rd run section on my first attempt, I have been...

JennieLlanon

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Just starting

2nd run of 1st week with Sanjeev Kholi. Feeling great!!!!

Rona21

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Run2 Week3

Feel totally disheartened today after a good run 1 of week 3 on Saturday. I knew I shouldn’t have but weighed myself and had put on a pound. Dragged myself...

Feel totally disheartened today after a good run 1 of week 3 on Saturday. I knew...

CJnonrunner

•6 years ago

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W3 - I have a wee question....

So - currently walking the Vermillion Coast.....Day 1 (of 6) graph is as attached. My question is....Do I park W3 R3 until next week....or does doing this...

So - currently walking the Vermillion Coast.....Day 1 (of 6) graph is as attache...

Katwpg

•6 years ago

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W4, what a different week!

well, I've just done W4 R2 and unbelievably, I managed it with no problems, R1 was horrendous and I was almost sick with exertion. Was dreading it, but it was...

well, I've just done W4 R2 and unbelievably, I managed it with no problems, R1 w...

Sarahbeedoonan

•6 years ago

1 Reply

week 5 run 1

just done week 5 run 1 hard at first but ended up doing another 10mins run and 5 mins walk very proud of myself

just done week 5 run 1 hard at first but ended up doing another 10mins run and...

kerrytom88

•6 years ago

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W3R1 complete, who’d have thunk it?!

Couple of random decisions helped me today. 1) I went a different route, so it served as a distraction thinking about where I was going and seeing what was...

Couple of random decisions helped me today. 1) I went a different route, so it ...

Lilipolpo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Which week challenged you?

I am about to embark on W3R1 of C25K which I am, surprisingly for me, quite looking forward to. I think because the running to walking ratio is still very...

I am about to embark on W3R1 of C25K which I am, surprisingly for me, quite look...

Julian1970

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

My Fitness Pal

Runners Knee?

Help...writing this whilst on a run

Newbie

My shins hurt!!

1 run left!

Week 4 Run 1 - Help!

Toughest Yet!

Am I doing it right?

I hate tarmac and concrete!

Week 8, Run 2 = Done! :O

Run/Walk Ratios

Week 2 Run 3

1st day!!!

W4R1 injury?? please advise

A little bit chuffed....

Week 1 run 2

Off road and through the woodland

Week 9 run 3 and IT malfunction!

So tired.

Graduation day whoop whoop and UP YOURS mental health!

Week 2 Run 1 under my belt.

I can’t believe I’m doing this

Just starting

Run2 Week3

W3 - I have a wee question....

W4, what a different week!

week 5 run 1

W3R1 complete, who’d have thunk it?!

Which week challenged you?

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