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New shoes and ready to go run 2 week 3 tomorrow

Went into London today and invested in a pair of running shoes, staff very helpful. They had me try several pairs of different makes and cushioning, they then...

Went into London today and invested in a pair of running shoes, staff very helpf...

Bocky

Graduate•5 years ago

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How people finding this

Giving couch to 5k a shot see if I can lose weight and release some good endorphans for better mental health

Giving couch to 5k a shot see if I can lose weight and release some good endorph...

Jimbob83

•5 years ago

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Physio verdict - take it real slow!

So nearly two weeks after calf strain and Achilles pain, I’m still limping just to walk so went along to physio this morning. Fortunately , nothing dislodged...

So nearly two weeks after calf strain and Achilles pain, I’m still limping just ...

purplewalker

Graduate•5 years ago

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It’s been a while

It’s been a while since I last started c25k, and sadly I didn’t graduate. This time I have just completed w3 r2 at my local gym. I used to enjoy running...

It’s been a while since I last started c25k, and sadly I didn’t graduate. This t...

Scruffbag134

•5 years ago

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W4 R3

I’ve not run since last wed due to being away for the wkend and that was R2 of W4, back on it tonight and thought I’d be a bit lazy and use the treadmill, I...

I’ve not run since last wed due to being away for the wkend and that was R2 of W...

Claireespo

•5 years ago

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2 more runs until I graduate🏃‍...

2 more runs until I graduate🏃‍♀️🍾 but then what? What do others do next please x

2 more runs until I graduate🏃‍♀️🍾 but then what? What do others do next please...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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How to measure distance?

Hi! I’m just on W6R2 so still a bit to go on the programme but curious as to how to measure distance given the 5 min warm up and warm down before and after....

Hi! I’m just on W6R2 so still a bit to go on the programme but curious as to how...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W6R1 Glad I Took Your Advice!

Well, that wasn't so easy so I'm glad I took the advice to keep it at a slow and steady pace. Why does it feel hard work after the last run being 20mins, but I...

Well, that wasn't so easy so I'm glad I took the advice to keep it at a slow and...

MrsH1969

Graduate•5 years ago

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Treadmill pace

I would be interested to hear what pace people are running at? I use treadmill at my local gym. I run at 6km/hour which is a jogging pace, or so it says on...

I would be interested to hear what pace people are running at? I use treadmill a...

Ceri1969

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R2 ... not quite there

Knees let me down 2day.About 1min short on run C2.5K W4R2. Will redo R2 on Friday 🤨

Knees let me down 2day.About 1min short on run C2.5K W4R2. Will redo R2 on Frida...

Dixie65

Graduate•5 years ago

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Km’s or Miles? Anyone transitioned between them?

I am on the couch at the moment, (sinus infection) so what am I doing, Planning out my HM training schedule. I am thinking of going to miles from km’s. I...

I am on the couch at the moment, (sinus infection) so what am I doing, Planning ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

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Couch to 5k newbie. A chef whose tasted far to much food. Time to do something about it.

Hello all. I started this app 2 weeks ago and so far so good, using it in conjunction with daily gym visits I have now dropped from 17st down to 15st 10lb....

Hello all. I started this app 2 weeks ago and so far so good, using it in conjun...

Cherries2

•5 years ago

9 Replies

W9R3

Feeling good. On my last scheduled run a PB at 35 mins dead. Last 5 weeks I’ve carried a heavy chest cold but continued through it. Today at least I could take...

Feeling good. On my last scheduled run a PB at 35 mins dead. Last 5 weeks I’ve c...

Mase54

Graduate•5 years ago

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Laura called me a runner! 😁

W6R3 in the bag this morning and it wasn't as terrible as I'd expected. For some reason W6 was kicking my arse in Runs 1&2 - I did them.. but only just! It...

W6R3 in the bag this morning and it wasn't as terrible as I'd expected. For some...

JSnaps

Graduate•5 years ago

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First Runthrough - any advice?

So, I’m about to start week 7 (I know!) and rather rashly, I have just signed up to a Runthrough run (like Parkrun but you pay £18 and get a medal - IF you...

So, I’m about to start week 7 (I know!) and rather rashly, I have just signed up...

ItstheMarchHare

Graduate•5 years ago

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C25K - Virgin

Finished week one and feel great. Previous experiences would be really interesting. I am surfing my 50's at the moment and need to get back in shape.

Finished week one and feel great. Previous experiences would be really interesti...

KTCarty

Graduate•5 years ago

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Found out what my health is really like..

Just started day 1 of the NHS 12-week fitness plan. It really made me think (and look at myself) about how bad my health really is. The first run, not gonna...

Just started day 1 of the NHS 12-week fitness plan. It really made me think (and...

jameshanks50

•5 years ago

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Redoing Week 7 feels fantastic

With encouragement from others on here, I decided to re-do W7 and consolidate the non-stop 25min run until I feel comfortable with it before moving onto W8. So...

With encouragement from others on here, I decided to re-do W7 and consolidate th...

Achy4days

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 and Podcast stopped working

Week 8 run 1 today and it was hard work- not helped by the podcast stopping after 5 mins. Couldnt get it to start and ended up loading week 6 run 3 instead....

Week 8 run 1 today and it was hard work- not helped by the podcast stopping afte...

RubyTiger

Graduate•5 years ago

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Calf stretches?

Anyone have any recommendations for good calf stretches prior to a run? I do a series of exercises before I go out but my calf’s are rather tight feeling,...

Anyone have any recommendations for good calf stretches prior to a run? I do a s...

AngryFlower

Graduate•5 years ago

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Leaves and poo and weird playlist

Yuk, fed up of having to wash my lovely new running shoes because I’ve trodden in some of the smelly stuff hidden under leaves. To be fair some of it is...

Yuk, fed up of having to wash my lovely new running shoes because I’ve trodden ...

AngryFlower

Graduate•5 years ago

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Still no running

Back from Sports physio still no running only walking back in 2 weeks now not going to be a quick fix as I thought I got to walk with bigger striders

Back from Sports physio still no running only walking back in 2 weeks now not go...

Garden17

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Keep trying

At the end of week 2 I thought I'd really damaged my ankles and knees and I spoke to a physio and he said stop running. So I felt really defeated I started...

At the end of week 2 I thought I'd really damaged my ankles and knees and I spok...

Tash78x

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Smiles and waves

Well I started 5 months ago and after week two had to stop (family loss) so didn't feel up to it. Now yesterday I finished week 6 run 2 and I feel amazing....

Well I started 5 months ago and after week two had to stop (family loss) so didn...

Cheesypuff

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W7R2 - Blimey

Second run of week 7 on the bag. I found it slightly easier than the last one. Just before the half way point I wanted to stop, but as soon as Jo said your...

Second run of week 7 on the bag. I found it slightly easier than the last one. J...

DoozerMcDooze

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R1 done - can’t believe it!

Beautiful morning - but set out a bit apprehensively - knew what was in store! I’ve had a few setbacks with C25K - wonky arthritic hip and chest cough meaning...

Beautiful morning - but set out a bit apprehensively - knew what was in store! I...

Latecomer

•5 years ago

6 Replies

W5R2

Well that run is in the bag I smashed it. Running by the sea is great except the cross wind so had to change my route for the second part so I could get my...

Well that run is in the bag I smashed it. Running by the sea is great except t...

Pinkybee

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 R1

I didn’t even imagine I’d be doing this a year ago. Im 64, over 4 stones lighter than this time last year with 2 stones to go. It may get hard but I’ve got a...

I didn’t even imagine I’d be doing this a year ago. Im 64, over 4 stones light...

Erddig

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2R2 done!

I was a couple of days behind schedule when I ran this yesterday evening - I was supposed to do it on Saturday but the weekend ended up being quite a busy one....

I was a couple of days behind schedule when I ran this yesterday evening - I was...

EmmaDoesRunning

•5 years ago

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Wk4 done

Really enjoyed running this morning. Still getting twinges and aches and pains in knees and calves but the ice pack is my new best friend. Looking forward to...

Really enjoyed running this morning. Still getting twinges and aches and pains i...

Dave58

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2018

New shoes and ready to go run 2 week 3 tomorrow

How people finding this

Physio verdict - take it real slow!

It’s been a while

W4 R3

2 more runs until I graduate🏃‍...

How to measure distance?

W6R1 Glad I Took Your Advice!

Treadmill pace

W4R2 ... not quite there

Km’s or Miles? Anyone transitioned between them?

Couch to 5k newbie. A chef whose tasted far to much food. Time to do something about it.

W9R3

Laura called me a runner! 😁

First Runthrough - any advice?

C25K - Virgin

Found out what my health is really like..

Redoing Week 7 feels fantastic

Week 8 and Podcast stopped working

Calf stretches?

Leaves and poo and weird playlist

Still no running

Keep trying

Smiles and waves

W7R2 - Blimey

W5R1 done - can’t believe it!

W5R2

Week 3 R1

W2R2 done!

Wk4 done

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