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W9r2 done and I bought new trainers

One more run to go - I bought new trainers too. Way much better than my 12 year old ones 😂 managed to increase my pace slightly - from 4mph to 4.5mph for the...

One more run to go - I bought new trainers too. Way much better than my 12 year ...

Rainbowthistle

Graduate•5 years ago

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Strong start to week 4

I had a tough end to week 3 on Friday, still not entirely sure why but the last run was by far the hardest, legs felt wobbly and heavy and I lost my breath a...

I had a tough end to week 3 on Friday, still not entirely sure why but the last ...

staceypek

Graduate•5 years ago

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Why was the start of week 6 harder?!

Why did week 6 run 1 feel harder than the 20mins one at end of week 5? I went into it full of confidence yesterday but came out feeling knackered! Feeling...

Why did week 6 run 1 feel harder than the 20mins one at end of week 5? I went in...

Skyart

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R1 - Just a run in the park

Just? who am I kidding. I just ran for 30 minutes and it feels great. So far I have avoided the speed up at the end if you feel good option and just carried on...

Just? who am I kidding. I just ran for 30 minutes and it feels great. So far I h...

Amblerman

Graduate•5 years ago

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Done.

Week2 run 3 done !!! Peeked at week 3 ooohhhhh noooooo !!!!!. 😯😯😯😯

Lorraine23

•5 years ago

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W3R1 in the bag

Was partially dreading this as the first longish run especially as after w2r3 I pulled a muscle in my calf and came down with a cold which took me out for two...

Was partially dreading this as the first longish run especially as after w2r3 I ...

Acta_non_verba

•5 years ago

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My first 5K

First run of week 12 and have cracked the 5K in 38.5 mins. Feels good. by end of week 9 I was doing about 4.3KM so week 10 did 3 32min runs, week 11 I did 3...

First run of week 12 and have cracked the 5K in 38.5 mins. Feels good. by end of...

Bonsaiboy

•5 years ago

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Pain in the butt!

Help! On w6r2 - shooting pain through butt and soreness down leg. Advice on how to get rid of the pain please. I’ve come so far and don’t want to get behind...

Help! On w6r2 - shooting pain through butt and soreness down leg. Advice on ho...

Kaparu47

Graduate•5 years ago

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Gutted!

Finished W9R2 and had a bit of a knee twinge as I’d spent my rest day in the gym working on my leg muscles. Since then I haven’t run but have been busy going...

Finished W9R2 and had a bit of a knee twinge as I’d spent my rest day in the gym...

Flip_per

•5 years ago

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Week 9 - ideas to keep at it once completed

Hi all. This is my 2nd time completing the c25k. After the 1st time I did a weekly park run for a few weeks before I got married and went on a month...

Hi all. This is my 2nd time completing the c25k. After the 1st time I did a wee...

JayNoble-Wade

•5 years ago

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Making it part of my routine

I was doing well with ct5k - my next run is w7r2 but it’s been more than an actual week. Like millions of others I guess, i work, and have 2 small boys and am...

I was doing well with ct5k - my next run is w7r2 but it’s been more than an actu...

Mitziruns

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R1 but I joined a running club!!!

I was so brave last night and actually joined a local running club!!! Still can’t believe I did it! It was a beginners club but they certainly do not seem...

I was so brave last night and actually joined a local running club!!! Still can...

HomeEdMum42

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1

Last night I ran this one....this morning - proper achey legs!!! Whilst I enjoyed the run not so keen on the morning after. Days rest and then back at it -...

Last night I ran this one....this morning - proper achey legs!!! Whilst I enjoy...

Karenlwarner73

Graduate•5 years ago

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Time to start moving:)

Hi Lads I started my run today;) Too many years I was to lazy...

Magnetyk

•5 years ago

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Scaredy-cat 👻👻👻

I did Week 3 Run 1 today and really enjoyed it, however I did spend half an hour up and ready to go but too scared because it was too dark. Stern talking to...

I did Week 3 Run 1 today and really enjoyed it, however I did spend half an hour...

Zaza0309

Graduate•5 years ago

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My toe hurts Betty!

So I stubbed my toe after graduating. A bit bruised but was still able to do 33 minutes running with kitten this morning with no pain thank goodness. Happy...

So I stubbed my toe after graduating. A bit bruised but was still able to do 33 ...

Katnap

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running scared...!

Went for a wee run from work at teatime today. It was dark and I was going to be running on rural roads with no pavements or streetlights so I had reflective...

Went for a wee run from work at teatime today. It was dark and I was going to b...

AnneDroid

Graduate•5 years ago

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No intentions

Lately, I've been pushing myself to reach certain goals regarding my running, and I think in some ways it has hindered me. When I go running, all I can think...

Lately, I've been pushing myself to reach certain goals regarding my running, an...

Zee221b

Graduate•5 years ago

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App tips?

Hi guys, started today at w1r1 and enjoyed! Was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations for app for measuring route/speed/distance? Tried to use Nike...

Hi guys, started today at w1r1 and enjoyed! Was just wondering if anyone had any...

MegJones23

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Newbie who is new

Howdy, so today I started W1R1. A bit disappointed since I could not complete it, but I knew in my mind I would just be using this to test my boundaries a...

Howdy, so today I started W1R1. A bit disappointed since I could not complete it...

Novane

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Newbie-ish!!

So for the last 4 years I’ve been trying to complete this C25k... this will probably be my 10th attempt!! I have never got past week 3!! So I am starting...

So for the last 4 years I’ve been trying to complete this C25k... this will prob...

J3ss

•5 years ago

8 Replies

W8R3

Slightly later than planned due to lack of time but found this one quite easy. I’m hoping I’m not going to eat those words when I start week 9. Even managed to...

Slightly later than planned due to lack of time but found this one quite easy. I...

Eralar

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Newbie!

Hello! So I’m starting CT5K tomorrow morning and I’m actually super excited, had some gym gear in my wardrobe I’ve been wanting to get out for ages but been...

Hello! So I’m starting CT5K tomorrow morning and I’m actually super excited, ha...

Emilyj2

•5 years ago

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Thankful for CT5K :)

I am approaching 62 years of age and started the Ct5K 5 weeks ago. Today I am feeling elated that I have successfully completed Week 5 Run 3. It was definitely...

I am approaching 62 years of age and started the Ct5K 5 weeks ago. Today I am fe...

ozinecosse

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R1

So after having a bottle of wine last night I thought NO take a rest day and do W4R1 on Tuesday .... but I got to the gym and thought why not give it a go ......

So after having a bottle of wine last night I thought NO take a rest day and do ...

Alan1004

Graduate•5 years ago

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Seems like ages since I’ve posted 🙈

So my first run in about 10 days.... struggling at the moment, picked up my 10k plan from week 3, found it tough - didn’t help that Strava went a bit screwy...

So my first run in about 10 days.... struggling at the moment, picked up my 10k ...

Schofield

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 3 run3

The pain 😰😰😰 The pain ☠️☠️☠️ My god I really did nearly die No joke I nearly quit , I can’t do week 4 it will kill me for sure My shins my calf’s hurt so...

The pain 😰😰😰 The pain ☠️☠️☠️ My god I really did nearly die No joke I nearly...

Debbiecosso1

•5 years ago

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W8R3 - The one where i get my ass kicked

So when i started this, i wasn't fit at all, but I was far fitter than my significant other, who's done the whole thing alongside me. As a consequence, i've...

So when i started this, i wasn't fit at all, but I was far fitter than my signif...

Leadfoot

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk4R1

Just completed Wk4 run 1 not as bad as I thought it would be. Felt good to complete it on first attempt feeling good so far 🏃‍♂️

Just completed Wk4 run 1 not as bad as I thought it would be. Felt good to compl...

Losingthecalories

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Sore knees

Hi, I’ve just finished my second run of week three and have developed pain on the inside of both my knees extending about 10 cm down the inside. Any ideas on...

Hi, I’ve just finished my second run of week three and have developed pain on th...

ftmb

•5 years ago

9 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2018

W9r2 done and I bought new trainers

Strong start to week 4

Why was the start of week 6 harder?!

W9R1 - Just a run in the park

Done.

W3R1 in the bag

My first 5K

Pain in the butt!

Gutted!

Week 9 - ideas to keep at it once completed

Making it part of my routine

W9R1 but I joined a running club!!!

Week 6 Run 1

Time to start moving:)

Scaredy-cat 👻👻👻

My toe hurts Betty!

Running scared...!

No intentions

App tips?

Newbie who is new

Newbie-ish!!

W8R3

Newbie!

Thankful for CT5K :)

W4R1

Seems like ages since I’ve posted 🙈

Week 3 run3

W8R3 - The one where i get my ass kicked

Wk4R1

Sore knees

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