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Thanks to C25K another mile stone

I've said it many times and I'll keep saying it again. C25K isn't just a thing to do it's a life change. Today I done my 1st duathlon. 2mile run 10mile cycle...

I've said it many times and I'll keep saying it again. C25K isn't just a thing t...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk2 r1

A very foggy run this morning for the start of week 2. I found this harder than my previous run, but it goes to show that I was ready to move on. It’s amazing...

A very foggy run this morning for the start of week 2. I found this harder than ...

Animalscientist

•5 years ago

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Different Route W8r1

Beautiful morning 😊 out of house and back by 0830. Ran the roads around our local lake today, but more difficult as all tarmac and more short inclined and...

Beautiful morning 😊 out of house and back by 0830. Ran the roads around our lo...

Tonkabella

•5 years ago

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About time!!!!

I've just finished w4 c25k and I'm gutted with myself that my mindset was never ready for anything like this before. Something inside me changed drastically...

I've just finished w4 c25k and I'm gutted with myself that my mindset was never ...

Carlosbrown

Graduate•5 years ago

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Amazed

So that's week 6 completed. I am truly amazed that I've done this. I still can't believe that this overweight 59 year old has run, well jogged, for 25 minutes...

So that's week 6 completed. I am truly amazed that I've done this. I still can't...

Nanasueby

•5 years ago

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More pockets or less stuff??

As I enter Week 5 and the infamous 20min run fast approaching I'm wanting to run without my coat. The problem is, if I do that I won't have any pockets to put...

As I enter Week 5 and the infamous 20min run fast approaching I'm wanting to run...

Bike_and_Run

Graduate•5 years ago

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I neeeed music....

So.....I completed my first run yesterday, really enjoyed it however, I need music to listen to in between - can anyone explain how to do this ? Thanks Jane

So.....I completed my first run yesterday, really enjoyed it however, I need mus...

Jaydee1974

•5 years ago

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W3R1

Was going to head out later in the day for this run, but waking up to this made me want to drag my ass out of bed nice and early. Run done and I have more...

Was going to head out later in the day for this run, but waking up to this made ...

Luthor82

•5 years ago

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Parkrun Tourism

Haven’t posted in a while but still been doing a fair bit of running and have set myself a goal of doing all the parkruns in Northern Ireland in 2019 7 of the...

Haven’t posted in a while but still been doing a fair bit of running and have se...

glentoran99

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 complete!

What a beautiful morning to complete week 7. Still, misty and cool with the sun starting to burn through surrounded by the Peak District hills. I think that...

What a beautiful morning to complete week 7. Still, misty and cool with the sun ...

Harleysfield

Graduate•5 years ago

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Motivation.. how do you keep it up!?

I’m really good at sticking to something for a week and the next week just losing focus and finding something “easier” to do 🙈 what are your best tips for...

I’m really good at sticking to something for a week and the next week just losin...

Lizey96

•5 years ago

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Need a push!

Hi, I completed my first 5k run in June 2017 with the help of a running coach but broke my leg in September so didn’t run again until the following March. I...

Hi, I completed my first 5k run in June 2017 with the help of a running coach bu...

Sunchaser

•5 years ago

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Knee raise - crunchy hip?

Is this athletes/dancers hip? Unfit pensioner? Left hip only makes a crunchy noise when I raise my knee, doesn’t hurt. Right side ok. Any ideas??

Is this athletes/dancers hip? Unfit pensioner? Left hip only makes a crunchy noi...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Repeat

Think I'm going to repeat week 4 as I struggled with the 5min runs has anyone else done that?

Think I'm going to repeat week 4 as I struggled with the 5min runs has anyone el...

Andybloke1974

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Frustration

I’ve been sick once before during c25k, but this time it’s really knocked the wind out of me! I can’t see to get a real pace or consistent run going. My lung...

I’ve been sick once before during c25k, but this time it’s really knocked the wi...

Pearljamrob

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3

I start wk3 today 58 sort of looking forward to it 🙄 havnt run for 30 odd years

I start wk3 today 58 sort of looking forward to it 🙄 havnt run for 30 odd year...

tusker8472

•5 years ago

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What is Your Week. February... Week 4...

Here I am again... a day late again! I have had a busy running week with many adventures, and thanks to some lovely sunshine... have had a real SPRING in my...

Here I am again... a day late again! I have had a busy running week with many ad...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

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Grrr Strava stopped tracking my shuffle

Just got back from W2R2 and feels ok but wanted to track pace as very conscious I’m doing the ‘mid-foot land little steps under body step’ as suggested which...

Just got back from W2R2 and feels ok but wanted to track pace as very conscious ...

purplewalker

Graduate•5 years ago

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Summer's coming!

Bought my last (winer) running top in Lidl when someone on the forum alerted us that they were there. Can see I'll need a summer top. Any suggestions where to...

Bought my last (winer) running top in Lidl when someone on the forum alerted us ...

Runawaytrainer

Graduate•5 years ago

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How do I get back into running after stopping half way through?

Hi everyone,I have read this forum for motivation but new to posting. Im feeling very anxious about trying to run again. Last year with lots of help from my...

Hi everyone,I have read this forum for motivation but new to posting. Im feelin...

sloe

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Can’t believe I’m doing this!!!

Female, I’m 65, Arthritic and overweight by 2 stone. The last time I ran I was 15!!! 1st day, 1st run. Did it but can’t breathe.

Female, I’m 65, Arthritic and overweight by 2 stone. The last time I ran I was 1...

Hidden

•5 years ago

6 Replies

W7R1 back trouble

I cannot believe how far I've come considering I barely could run for 60seconds only a few weeks ago.... Found out hard tonight the second 25 min run...my...

I cannot believe how far I've come considering I barely could run for 60seconds ...

Jadey84

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

My mind hates running

I wouldn’t say I have completely week 7, had to have a little rest (walking) in between run. That was all runs in week seven. Feel like quitting, how do ppl...

I wouldn’t say I have completely week 7, had to have a little rest (walking) in...

kattou

•5 years ago

14 Replies

How it's gone for me.

Hi, I've been reaping the benefits of this fantastic forum for a while now and it's high time I put something back into the community by finally contributing,...

Hi, I've been reaping the benefits of this fantastic forum for a while now and i...

RacingGreenBoy

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Week 5 Run 2

Good run tonight. Wore knee support for first time and seemed to help. Now for the biggie 😂

Good run tonight. Wore knee support for first time and seemed to help. Now for t...

Cfc55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Days missed

If you haven’t ran for 4 days would you continue on the run you are supposed to be doing or repeat the run you done last?

If you haven’t ran for 4 days would you continue on the run you are supposed to ...

Couchto5klovetohate

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Hello!

Hello everyone, I started couch 2 5k last week and completed w2r3 today. I’m 46 and very overweight. My Dad died from a heart attack aged 55 and I don’t want...

Hello everyone, I started couch 2 5k last week and completed w2r3 today. I’m 46 ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

17 Replies

W6R2. The second coming!

Chuffed today. Completed the W6R2 run with ease. 2 weeks ago I set off on this run and my calf muscle popped with 2 minutes left so I’ve had to recover....

Chuffed today. Completed the W6R2 run with ease. 2 weeks ago I set off on this r...

guytownsend

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Pocket for iphone

Can anyone recommend leggings with pocket big enough for iPhone 7, broken zip as phone too big for my little pocket. Have got a belt, but prefer to carry in...

Can anyone recommend leggings with pocket big enough for iPhone 7, broken zip as...

Denbo64

Graduate•5 years ago

23 Replies

Slow but steady

W2 R3 done this morning at 7 am. It was very foggy, quite slow but I did it. Felt better when I got home. Ended up with a 4 mile walk through mud and forest...

W2 R3 done this morning at 7 am. It was very foggy, quite slow but I did it. F...

Tippyrunn

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2019

Thanks to C25K another mile stone

Wk2 r1

Different Route W8r1

About time!!!!

Amazed

More pockets or less stuff??

I neeeed music....

W3R1

Parkrun Tourism

Week 7 complete!

Motivation.. how do you keep it up!?

Need a push!

Knee raise - crunchy hip?

Repeat

Frustration

Week 3

What is Your Week. February... Week 4...

Grrr Strava stopped tracking my shuffle

Summer's coming!

How do I get back into running after stopping half way through?

Can’t believe I’m doing this!!!

W7R1 back trouble

My mind hates running

How it's gone for me.

Week 5 Run 2

Days missed

Hello!

W6R2. The second coming!

Pocket for iphone

Slow but steady

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