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Week 1 Complete! ... again.

Just wanted to say how proud I am of myself for getting back to running. Around 7 months ago I rolled my ankle and caused my navicular bone to stick out of the...

Just wanted to say how proud I am of myself for getting back to running. Around ...

jimmyjinxy

•6 years ago

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Just started Week 4!

I’m at the wrong end of 50 and from the couch started three weeks ago. The last three weeks have been fine but today’s last 5mins was hard! The temperature is...

I’m at the wrong end of 50 and from the couch started three weeks ago. The last ...

Glen2

•6 years ago

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Ouch

Just completed week 1 run 3. My hands swell when I run and stay swollen for hours after. My right leg is in so much pain it drags when I walk. It gets worse...

Just completed week 1 run 3. My hands swell when I run and stay swollen for hou...

Kitt-1981

•6 years ago

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Eek looking at W5 r3

Just finished W5r2 and foolishly looked at my next one 😳 that’s one significant step up - how did others cope?

Just finished W5r2 and foolishly looked at my next one 😳 that’s one significant...

KazH01

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ouch...

So..I’m on the IC but hopefully only for a few days...Little one having bad dreams last night so I got in his bed with him..after being in there 15 mins I...

So..I’m on the IC but hopefully only for a few days...Little one having bad drea...

Mummycav

Administrator•6 years ago

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Runners Need Visit...

Even though I love my Karrimor tempo 5 trail shoes, they've seen better days and won't be suitable for much longer. So there was no better time to head to...

Even though I love my Karrimor tempo 5 trail shoes, they've seen better days and...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W7R2 - not as joyous as w6r3 - but at least it’s not the gym!!

North of Barcelona in the heat - hard, but not impossible... However - I also had an entertaining ‘near death’ experience....running through a cloud of big...

North of Barcelona in the heat - hard, but not impossible... However - I also h...

Katwpg

•6 years ago

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W9R3 done

Can't believe I have done it. I ran round Oban bay but hadn't realised it was so uphill to Ganavan Sands! Still not at 5k distance but at 61 I am thrilled to...

Can't believe I have done it. I ran round Oban bay but hadn't realised it was so...

Debell

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7r3

Well was a tough one too hot and did it this morning too ...Weird how last run was great ..Anyway another run done happy days ..Keep on running 😊😊

Well was a tough one too hot and did it this morning too ...Weird how last run w...

Myrar

Graduate•6 years ago

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Fitness tracker

Hi all. I started c25k last week and I'm up to w2 run 3. I've decided to give this a go to help with my stamina on the rugby pitch and help my overall fitness....

Hi all. I started c25k last week and I'm up to w2 run 3. I've decided to give th...

Krust

•6 years ago

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Rest Days

Hi all - am up to week 6 run 3. Was wondering how everyone deals with playing sport/doing other exercise on rest days. For instance I’m playing cricket on...

Hi all - am up to week 6 run 3. Was wondering how everyone deals with playing...

Skeenobeener36

•6 years ago

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W7R2 - got lost due to fog!

Last run on the seafront this morning and inadvertently ran for 30mins instead of 25mins! Fog was so bad that I couldn’t see an outfall which would have...

Last run on the seafront this morning and inadvertently ran for 30mins instead o...

Maybe58

Graduate•6 years ago

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Run with a view

Unfortunately no picture...... Just returned from 5 night Norwegian Fjords cruise. As ship sailed into the coast of Norway to start its journey towards the...

Unfortunately no picture...... Just returned from 5 night Norwegian Fjords crui...

Denbo64

Graduate•6 years ago

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I thought I would share some stats with you.

I love this forum and I always have right from the first time I found it while I was looking for support as I huffed and puffed my way through the program....

I love this forum and I always have right from the first time I found it while I...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

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Cheap headphones are AWESOME!!

Hello running mates, and possibly audiophiles :D I've always had an issue with headphones. The ones that came with my iPhone kept falling out, so I got myself...

Hello running mates, and possibly audiophiles :D I've always had an issue with h...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W7 R2 done

Got up late, ran in the sun, won't do that again! Too hot for comfort, would have failed miserably if my wife wasn't there to egg me on! Logged 4 k in 25...

Got up late, ran in the sun, won't do that again! Too hot for comfort, would hav...

Bobthedog

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week1 day1 survived. Enjoyed?

Yeah! Just done day 1 week 1 and survived!

Adelwire

•6 years ago

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Completed Week2

Have strained my back and it’s hurting. Any suggestions to reduce the uncomfort?

Have strained my back and it’s hurting. Any suggestions to reduce the uncomfort?...

Kajen143

•6 years ago

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Hello Week 7 Run 1...

So what a start to week 7. I started off slow and I mean slow. It felt so humid that sweat was pouring off me. Not helped by pms either. Anyway usual wishing...

So what a start to week 7. I started off slow and I mean slow. It felt so humid ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 3 done

Still having problems with the plantar fasciitis. Had a word at a foot health clinic and I seem to be doing everything right apart from running! I will keep...

Still having problems with the plantar fasciitis. Had a word at a foot health c...

Jonno34

Graduate•6 years ago

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Another run done 😊

Last one until next week as I have a 35 mile charity bike ride on Sunday! I hope it goes better than last year as I tangled handlebars with my other half and...

Last one until next week as I have a 35 mile charity bike ride on Sunday! I hope...

Bridget007

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R1 Change of route

Well that was interesting. This is the first time I’ve changed the route during the whole programme and it is quite a different but useful experience. Not...

Well that was interesting. This is the first time I’ve changed the route during ...

F1ipperation

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just started C25k

Time to get fit!!! Oh boy!! Definitely thought about stopping multiple times and it was only the first run. Any tips for a newbie/anyone just started to?

Time to get fit!!! Oh boy!! Definitely thought about stopping multiple times and...

LG92

•6 years ago

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W4R1 DONE

Off to a good start this week, albeit I found this one hard, especially the last run section!! Haven't slept well the last few nights which I think is a...

Off to a good start this week, albeit I found this one hard, especially the last...

Wannarun5k

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 Completed 👍

Just reporting back from my long run this morning and I completed it, I'm so elated I succeeded 🤗. I didn't think I'd do it as quite hot and humid but I...

Just reporting back from my long run this morning and I completed it, I'm so ela...

Kazbar10

Graduate•6 years ago

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Your plans for w9r3?

As I'm getting closer to graduation 👨‍🎓 I'm thinking I needed a special run to go out on 😁 I do my final c25k on Monday but seems a shame to just run it...

As I'm getting closer to graduation 👨‍🎓 I'm thinking I needed a special run t...

Kar43

•6 years ago

30 Replies

Can I 😳????

Just completed week four...and i mean just 😕.Found today the hardest and have realised that next week has three different runs.Starting to doubt myself!...

Just completed week four...and i mean just 😕.Found today the hardest and have r...

Tiny51

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Week 3 run 1

Hi all. I have just completed week 3 run 1 and I have to say I found the 3 minutes hard. I was talking (or should I say trying to 😂) to another runner who...

Hi all. I have just completed week 3 run 1 and I have to say I found the 3 minut...

Sharna86

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Week 9 Run 1

Bit late starting week 9, I went out with a running club on Tuesday evening and we did intervals so couldn't really count that as my 30 minute continuous run!...

Bit late starting week 9, I went out with a running club on Tuesday evening and ...

jenstar76

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Week 5/3

I’ve done it. Run 20 minutes without stopping. Yeehaa!

jubyduby

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Week 1 Complete! ... again.

Just started Week 4!

Ouch

Eek looking at W5 r3

Ouch...

Runners Need Visit...

W7R2 - not as joyous as w6r3 - but at least it’s not the gym!!

W9R3 done

W7r3

Fitness tracker

Rest Days

W7R2 - got lost due to fog!

Run with a view

I thought I would share some stats with you.

Cheap headphones are AWESOME!!

W7 R2 done

Week1 day1 survived. Enjoyed?

Completed Week2

Hello Week 7 Run 1...

Week 3 done

Another run done 😊

W7R1 Change of route

Just started C25k

W4R1 DONE

Week 6 Completed 👍

Your plans for w9r3?

Can I 😳????

Week 3 run 1

Week 9 Run 1

Week 5/3

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