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What's the most repeats anyone has ever done of week one?

I think I will need to repeat more than once and deal best with things when I know what the worst case scenario is. Also I don't want to be the worst

I think I will need to repeat more than once and deal best with things when I kn...

Lilystar3

•6 years ago

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Shin splints

I'll be completing week 1 tomorrow. But what do you do about shin splints, do you just keep going and make sure you rest well on your off days?

I'll be completing week 1 tomorrow. But what do you do about shin splints, do yo...

Dougyb83

Graduate•6 years ago

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week 7: speed bump

Well this is the week that has held me back. been almost enjoying my run nights until now. Dont know if its the monotony of it being 4 x 25 min runs in a...

Well this is the week that has held me back. been almost enjoying my run nights ...

Lucyfur

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just starting out!

Hey! I’ve just turned 41 and decided to get off the couch ! I see so many people running and something has just clicked ... all of these people are really...

Hey! I’ve just turned 41 and decided to get off the couch ! I see so many peopl...

R-h-c-p

•6 years ago

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Almost 4k! Hot and humid evening run..... 😅😅😅🐌🐌🐌🎾🎾🎾

After an afternoon of heavy rain and watching tennis, we set off along our railway track. And for the first time we didn't turn half way! I've been using the...

After an afternoon of heavy rain and watching tennis, we set off along our railw...

Ang33333

Graduate•6 years ago

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Don’t even......

Four times. FOUR TIMES it’s taken me to complete week 7, run 2. Wanna know why? Because my bowels have sabotaged me at 17/18 minutes EVERY TIME. But tonight...

Four times. FOUR TIMES it’s taken me to complete week 7, run 2. Wanna know why? ...

LoonyLoo

•6 years ago

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W9r3 all done

Hurrah! W9r3 complete. Just got to repeat it twice more with my running partner who was ill and missed the last two sessions. Then i guess its keeping going......

Hurrah! W9r3 complete. Just got to repeat it twice more with my running partner ...

LiverRichie

•6 years ago

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W9R1 at stupid o'clock this morning

Am away for a long weekend so did my run at 7am today. Ooft that was rough, think I'll stick to running in the evenings. I find I can give it more if I'm...

Am away for a long weekend so did my run at 7am today. Ooft that was rough, thin...

Fatdad71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 1 smashed!!!

I am a runner! Just finished wk4 run 1 and despite worrying so much about it... I only went and finished it! I ached a bit and as usual when i started the...

I am a runner! Just finished wk4 run 1 and despite worrying so much about it... ...

Keiron76

Graduate•6 years ago

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Late to the party but completed wk5R3.

Wouldn't say it was easy, think I prefer morning running but it's done! I know I'm still going too fast as I covered 4.6k with the walking, but I didn't die...

Wouldn't say it was easy, think I prefer morning running but it's done! I know I...

Crawlhome

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R2 just keep going!

can’t believe I managed that. I was feeling absolutely exhausted from a busy week at work but I feel amazing now. Glad I pushed myself to do this. The 90...

can’t believe I managed that. I was feeling absolutely exhausted from a busy wee...

LPTT

•6 years ago

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W6R3

Just tried again but I’ve been getting cramp in my calf and I just have to stop. Any advise please

Just tried again but I’ve been getting cramp in my calf and I just have to stop....

Lele64

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Painful cramp during Wk3 run 2 - help!

Hi I was really enjoying the program and on my 2nd run of week 3 when I suffered a painful cramp in my left lower calf, which has now laid me off running for...

Hi I was really enjoying the program and on my 2nd run of week 3 when I suffered...

Gomango

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Couch to 5K - completed it mate

Well I never - from a sloth type overweight pen pusher who struggled running for 60 seconds to a “still overweight” but fitter RUNNER who has consistently run...

Well I never - from a sloth type overweight pen pusher who struggled running for...

Ray1972

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2 - amazed at myself!

So I'm a bit of a lurker on here but enjoy reading the posts for support, I wanted to share where I'm at. I'm astounded that I actually ran 5k today... Not in...

So I'm a bit of a lurker on here but enjoy reading the posts for support, I want...

Julesk1

Graduate•6 years ago

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OK!!!!!!! Done with week one

So I went ahead and ran this morning. It was easy breezy. I have a doctor appt on August 10th. I want my hips checked....for bone density because I feel a pain...

So I went ahead and ran this morning. It was easy breezy. I have a doctor appt o...

Hidden

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Out of breath

Hi all. I didn’t run for 6 days I was running for 30 mins I had a week of 50th celebrations. So back on track went to the gym after work omg got so out of...

Hi all. I didn’t run for 6 days I was running for 30 mins I had a week of 50th c...

Sammycab

•6 years ago

8 Replies

(New here!) Is my knee pain normal?

Hey guys! I am new to this site and have just finished my 2nd week! I’ve found that after I’ve finished my jog my knees become quite sore when walking or going...

Hey guys! I am new to this site and have just finished my 2nd week! I’ve found t...

Laurensgratt

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Graduation time

Going for my last run on c25k Wish me luck it’s gonna be tough in the heat of Rhodes but can’t think of a better place to complete c25k Onwards and upwards😀

Going for my last run on c25k Wish me luck it’s gonna be tough in the heat of R...

Kevolar

•6 years ago

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Graduation time

Going for my last run on c25k Wish me luck it’s gonna be tough in the heat of Rhodes but can’t think of a better place to complete c25k Onwards and upwards😀

Going for my last run on c25k Wish me luck it’s gonna be tough in the heat of R...

Kevolar

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Just signed up!

Just joined up! Time to shed some timber and get fit. A few years ago I ran the great south run, these days I’d struggle to run a mile! Let’s do this! 💪🏻

Just joined up! Time to shed some timber and get fit. A few years ago I ran the ...

N19Guy

•6 years ago

6 Replies

W7R2 yesterday evening

It never ceases to amaze me that I find the motivation to go running. A couple of extra rest days because my ankle is hurting, a late finish from work, a cup...

It never ceases to amaze me that I find the motivation to go running. A couple o...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R1, bit of a grind.

I normally begin my new week runs on Saturdays but I'm away for the weekend later today so did it this morning (I'll be partaking of the falling down juice so...

I normally begin my new week runs on Saturdays but I'm away for the weekend late...

Gar27

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Graduation and a PB

I probably over-prepared for W9R3 - a sensible meal of fish and boiled potatoes last night, and no beer at all. Mrs t_m set off ahead of me while I tuned-in to...

I probably over-prepared for W9R3 - a sensible meal of fish and boiled potatoes ...

telford_mike

Graduate•6 years ago

29 Replies

A little change does you good

So 10 weeks of running ! My god that’s just mental 😁. Today I used up 2 of my half day summer Fridays and had the day off. Waved goodbye to the prodigal son...

So 10 weeks of running ! My god that’s just mental 😁. Today I used up 2 of my...

Forestgrump

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R1 done ✅

Nearly at the end! Haven’t ran since Sunday, life’s got in the way. I was pretty tired today, having had around 4 hours sleep Wednesday night, travelled to...

Nearly at the end! Haven’t ran since Sunday, life’s got in the way. I was pret...

Sortyourlife

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Sorry forgot the pic!

Jelon

Graduate•6 years ago

16 Replies

New shoes

Just purchased my first pair of proper running shoes and am sooooo excited I can’t wait to run tomorrow in them! Wearing them round the house today to wear...

Just purchased my first pair of proper running shoes and am sooooo excited I can...

Jelon

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Run 2

Completed run 2 of week 1☺. The rain didn't stop me, lovely and refreshing.

Juneplatoon12

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Wk7R1 done - but omg did I feel the wine from last night!

Lesson learnt. Running with a mild hangover is a bad idea... went out for dinner last night with a friend. Had a lovely time and was doing a great job of...

Lesson learnt. Running with a mild hangover is a bad idea... went out for dinne...

Auntiecake

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

What's the most repeats anyone has ever done of week one?

Shin splints

week 7: speed bump

Just starting out!

Almost 4k! Hot and humid evening run..... 😅😅😅🐌🐌🐌🎾🎾🎾

Don’t even......

W9r3 all done

W9R1 at stupid o'clock this morning

Week 4 run 1 smashed!!!

Late to the party but completed wk5R3.

W3R2 just keep going!

W6R3

Painful cramp during Wk3 run 2 - help!

Couch to 5K - completed it mate

W9R2 - amazed at myself!

OK!!!!!!! Done with week one

Out of breath

(New here!) Is my knee pain normal?

Graduation time

Graduation time

Just signed up!

W7R2 yesterday evening

W7R1, bit of a grind.

Graduation and a PB

A little change does you good

W8R1 done ✅

Sorry forgot the pic!

New shoes

Run 2

Wk7R1 done - but omg did I feel the wine from last night!

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