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W4 completed ( would like to say destroyed....)

Well I’ve just completed W4R3, can’t decide if it was harder or not, felt smoother running but my avg time was higher than previous runs this week... odd? But...

Well I’ve just completed W4R3, can’t decide if it was harder or not, felt smooth...

Taffinator

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running after donating blood?

I was due to do W8R2 this morning but gave blood last night and, when asked if I was planning on doing ‘anything strenuous’ in the next 24 hours, I said I...

I was due to do W8R2 this morning but gave blood last night and, when asked if I...

JacquiAM

Graduate•6 years ago

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First compliment!

As some on here will know I've done most of C25K in the Swiss Alps, where it's hilly and all a bit challenging. Today Mrs t_m and I went back to the U.K. for a...

As some on here will know I've done most of C25K in the Swiss Alps, where it's h...

telford_mike

Graduate•6 years ago

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No aching any more .

I am in week 6 run 2 . Yesterday I had pain in my shin . I was quite worried that I couldn't run . But in the night my daughter gave me a good massage. Today...

I am in week 6 run 2 . Yesterday I had pain in my shin . I was quite worried tha...

Rulla

•6 years ago

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Advice on how to search the forum please.

Sorry for being stupid but I’m not used to forums and I can’t find a search function here. I completed W2R1 on Thursday morning and ended up with a sore...

Sorry for being stupid but I’m not used to forums and I can’t find a search func...

Strachs

•6 years ago

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W9R1 Off-roading & comparing Strava to Runkeeper

I nearly didn't go. It's so hot and I was tempted to stuff my face with ice-cream. However I didn't want to end up changing my mind and not being able to run...

I nearly didn't go. It's so hot and I was tempted to stuff my face with ice-crea...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9 R2...Taking forever!!

Yet another delay in the C25k journey! 3 weeks ago I did w9r1. The heatwave was followed by a chest infection, and just as the weather cooled the back...

Yet another delay in the C25k journey! 3 weeks ago I did w9r1. The heatwave was ...

DaveB46

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3 What ? How?

Battled the usual urges to stop running early on, but there was actually a point where it was fun until the last 3 mins and then I hit ‘ I can’t do it’ for the...

Battled the usual urges to stop running early on, but there was actually a point...

Core16

•6 years ago

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Popped my 5k cherry!

Finally did it, a week after graduating I ran a whole 5k!! 💕🥂🏆 Never in my life have I managed a 5k run before - previous best was running 4K and brisk...

Finally did it, a week after graduating I ran a whole 5k!! 💕🥂🏆 Never in my li...

Designbod

Graduate•6 years ago

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A good read

Just read this - finished it in an afternoon. Can really relate to it: the blurb had me! Take a look on the pic 👀 Well worth a read 👍🏽 I got mine as a used...

Just read this - finished it in an afternoon. Can really relate to it: the blurb...

Tasha99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch25K graduate tshirts

Has anyone purchased a Couch25K graduate Tshirt and if so can you tell me what the sizing is like. I am a size 12 but I like a loose fit so am undecided if I...

Has anyone purchased a Couch25K graduate Tshirt and if so can you tell me what ...

4945

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduate 😆😆😆

I started this program after my middle son’s birthday. I’m a mummy of 3 with the oldest 6 so find me time difficult to find. I love having the peace to listen...

I started this program after my middle son’s birthday. I’m a mummy of 3 with the...

Mathsgeek123

Graduate•6 years ago

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Need to move,but can't be arsed.

How do you keep motivated? I only made it to week 4 before I lost interest. Any help would be great.

How do you keep motivated? I only made it to week 4 before I lost interest. Any ...

Usedtobesexy

•6 years ago

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Extra rest day

Feeling super exhausted today so going to give myself an extra rest day. Is it wrong that I feel guilty? I’m battling myself right now telling myself to get on...

Feeling super exhausted today so going to give myself an extra rest day. Is it w...

jessieb887

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 done!

Just back from run 3 week 4. Thought I would mix it up a bit tonight after w4 runs 1 and 2 being ok - and have run my usual circuit but the other way around....

Just back from run 3 week 4. Thought I would mix it up a bit tonight after w4 ru...

SANDI_runs

Graduate•6 years ago

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Warm Up Exercises

Hi All. I’m 61 & haven’t run since schooldays. Over the years, I’ve badly sprained my right ankle numerous times. I also had an arthroscopy on both knees in...

Hi All. I’m 61 & haven’t run since schooldays. Over the years, I’ve badly sprai...

Puddleduck123

•6 years ago

5 Replies

A bit late to the party

Just discovered this forum. Some inspiring posts and tips. I'm currently in week 5 facing run 3 on Saturday😊 Never thought I could ever do this but still...

Just discovered this forum. Some inspiring posts and tips. I'm currently in week...

Bandit14

Graduate•6 years ago

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Goodbye week 8!

I'm sure I'll be pleased with that run once I've got over it. Not one of the easier ones, my legs were a bit stiff today and weren't impressed with me making...

I'm sure I'll be pleased with that run once I've got over it. Not one of the eas...

Crawlhome

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduate

Eleven weeks ago I started week one of this Couch to 5K programme, I ran the first week running for 60 seconds seven times and I felt like I was going to die....

Eleven weeks ago I started week one of this Couch to 5K programme, I ran the fir...

Kipper-78

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9 R3 Finito!!!!

Planned to finish yesterday morning but had a niggle in my right knee so had an extra rest day. I was naughty, ran slightly over the 30 minutes all 3 times to...

Planned to finish yesterday morning but had a niggle in my right knee so had an ...

Gar27

Graduate•6 years ago

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Heatwave tip 😎

I am currently in week 5, running with over 30 degrees. I thought it might be useful to someone who like me detests the heat and sun (when i am not by the sea...

I am currently in week 5, running with over 30 degrees. I thought it might be us...

Mayanow

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Heatwave tip 😎

I am currently in week 5, running with over 30 degrees. I thought it might be useful to someone who like me detests the heat and sun (when i am not by the sea...

I am currently in week 5, running with over 30 degrees. I thought it might be us...

Mayanow

•6 years ago

4 Replies

W7R1

Went out at 5 am again! What is going on? It’s like my body throws me out of bed on run days 🏃‍♂️ 😃 Another 25 min run....MJ tells me that’s it for walking...

Went out at 5 am again! What is going on? It’s like my body throws me out of bed...

Hidden

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Healthy heart rate

Hi. I just completed couch to 5k and treated myself to a fitbit which monitors heart rate and I find that it's very high at certain times during the run...

Hi. I just completed couch to 5k and treated myself to a fitbit which monitors h...

Nicklepickle

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Chipping away

Done several post grad runs and today I pushed on a little and did an extra 5 mins. Am still using the week 9 app runs as a timing device so used the warm...

Done several post grad runs and today I pushed on a little and did an extra 5 mi...

Jonno34

Graduate•6 years ago

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Insecure first time runner just started couch to 5k

30 year old self conscious first time runner. At 6’5” and flat footed I’m very insecure about my running style, hence going to the park at 5:50am this morning...

30 year old self conscious first time runner. At 6’5” and flat footed I’m very i...

gregkarver

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Running with a Basel cell carcinoma

I have a skin lesion on the side of my hooter (nose) which won't heal up and go away, biopsied, and turns out it's a cancer, only a mild one caused by the...

I have a skin lesion on the side of my hooter (nose) which won't heal up and go ...

davelinks

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ok so I started week 1 again to give my left calf muscles a rest....

Right leg seems to have improved after my initial sharp pain at the start of wk4. Thanks so much to everyone for your help and suggestions. The left leg calf...

Right leg seems to have improved after my initial sharp pain at the start of wk4...

Slo_Mo

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week one done!

I’m a 60 year old mum of three and Granny to five. Today I completed the first week of C25K. So chuffed ... and determined to complete the course.

I’m a 60 year old mum of three and Granny to five. Today I completed the first w...

Jandys

Graduate•6 years ago

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Not why I started in the end

I graduated last night but my post wouldn’t go through for some reason. I started this whole thing after breaking my ankle last August. Once it fixed I...

I graduated last night but my post wouldn’t go through for some reason. I star...

Flowell

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

W4 completed ( would like to say destroyed....)

Running after donating blood?

First compliment!

No aching any more .

Advice on how to search the forum please.

W9R1 Off-roading & comparing Strava to Runkeeper

W9 R2...Taking forever!!

W6R3 What ? How?

Popped my 5k cherry!

A good read

Couch25K graduate tshirts

Graduate 😆😆😆

Need to move,but can't be arsed.

Extra rest day

Week 4 done!

Warm Up Exercises

A bit late to the party

Goodbye week 8!

Graduate

W9 R3 Finito!!!!

Heatwave tip 😎

Heatwave tip 😎

W7R1

Healthy heart rate

Chipping away

Insecure first time runner just started couch to 5k

Running with a Basel cell carcinoma

Ok so I started week 1 again to give my left calf muscles a rest....

Week one done!

Not why I started in the end

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