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Paused at wk4 r2 a month ago...

Did wk4 r 2 on 28 March. Life and lack of motivation stalled me. I’ve started from the beginning again this morning. Is this the right thing to do?

Did wk4 r 2 on 28 March. Life and lack of motivation stalled me. I’ve started fr...

ATMVA

•5 years ago

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Injury 😣

My second ever run and I've pulled my calf muscle and now I can't even walk!!! It's my own fault for getting too cold before starting my run. I had a meeting...

My second ever run and I've pulled my calf muscle and now I can't even walk!!! ...

melissa90

•5 years ago

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Starting C25K over again

I know, I know, it's April Fool's Day, but this is no joke. Last October I started CÈ5K and completed it at the end of November, I then ran a 5k ParkRun and...

I know, I know, it's April Fool's Day, but this is no joke. Last October I start...

BlueCal52

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

so I let myself off running on Mothering Sunday- only once my daughter say I should "give myself a break", did feel guilty for all of 10secs- but got back on...

so I let myself off running on Mothering Sunday- only once my daughter say I sho...

Jaguar1965

•5 years ago

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Week 4 R2 Complete!

Jogging in the rain tonight. Finished the run. The last 5 minutes I can really feel myself flagging but push to the finish. Is this just me?

Jogging in the rain tonight. Finished the run. The last 5 minutes I can really f...

JuJogger

Graduate•5 years ago

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Deleted app

I'm deleting the app have tried to use it 3x now and it constantly cuts out throughout the course, I had restart repeatedly. I thought I was maybe doing...

I'm deleting the app have tried to use it 3x now and it constantly cuts out thro...

Destiny7

•5 years ago

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W8R3

Had a change of venue last night for the above run - on pavement, round a Lakeside development as opposed to grass and gravel in the local park. All was going...

Had a change of venue last night for the above run - on pavement, round a Lakesi...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Wk1 R1

Did it. Had it downloaded for over a week before I started. Felt a bit sick by the end. Quite a bit of running up hill but feeling pretty pleased with myself...

Did it. Had it downloaded for over a week before I started. Felt a bit sick by t...

RockyR0ad

•5 years ago

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Competitive? Me?

I wouldn’t say I was a competitive person. I did C25K for fitness and health, not to run races. I’ll never be fast. But now I’ve completed the program and...

I wouldn’t say I was a competitive person. I did C25K for fitness and health, no...

TeacherWendy

Graduate•5 years ago

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Started week 2

Hello, having not exercised for 3 years and never run I decided I need to do something. I'm 53 and am determined to keep fit! Completed wk2Run1 today....

Hello, having not exercised for 3 years and never run I decided I need to do som...

Tjb66

•5 years ago

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W1r3

Finished my first week. Much to my surprise I'm not flat out on a hospital bed. Have lost 2lbs which is a good start. I've watched the slow jog video an think...

Finished my first week. Much to my surprise I'm not flat out on a hospital bed. ...

Annion

•5 years ago

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Can't find my pace

This is a bit frustrating ... since graduating I've struggled to progress. Maybe I should be grateful for getting this far 😂. Currently I run 5km 2-3 times a...

This is a bit frustrating ... since graduating I've struggled to progress. Maybe...

dmb0058

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk 5 Day 1 ☺

Goodmorning everyone it is done wk 5day 1. I cant believe it this is the furthest I have ever got with the programme. I am over the moon. Everytime I start out...

Goodmorning everyone it is done wk 5day 1. I cant believe it this is the furthes...

Zanzibar4

Graduate•5 years ago

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Colds etc

I am going to try for a run even though I still have my cold, I think I'll be sensible and try for a short run instead and see how I go. I mean I have to take...

I am going to try for a run even though I still have my cold, I think I'll be se...

bizteach

Graduate•5 years ago

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The foot thing

I’m slightly obsessed with this business of both feet being off the ground at the same time, albeit for a nanosecond. I mean does this happen automatically? I...

I’m slightly obsessed with this business of both feet being off the ground at th...

Timeoff

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 here I come

Telling myself if I can run for 28 mins I can certainly cope with an extra 2 mins..... Though 8:3 was tough as was staring with a migraine. :(

Telling myself if I can run for 28 mins I can certainly cope with an extra 2 min...

JellyJac

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

Loved it!!!

Pappy1702

•5 years ago

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To join or not to join

I graduated in February and have been running 30 minutes 2-3 times per week since then. We have a local running club and I have been dithering about joining....

I graduated in February and have been running 30 minutes 2-3 times per week sinc...

littlemac24

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1 R2 in the bag!

RUN 2 done! So I just finished run 2 of week 1 and I am feeling happy and proud of myself! I had less pain in my shins than my last run and think the stretches...

RUN 2 done! So I just finished run 2 of week 1 and I am feeling happy and proud ...

bexcrowe

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk3 run 2. Seems quicker

So I completed the second run of week 3 this morning and although I’m following the podcast it seems that it’s all over quicker than the other weeks. Is this a...

So I completed the second run of week 3 this morning and although I’m following ...

Mullinz

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 2 Run 1 complete.

Done my first run of week 2 this morning and must say after Saturday's hard slog run 3 of week 1 i was dreading it. I went out at 7.15am and onto the local...

Done my first run of week 2 this morning and must say after Saturday's hard slog...

Daznvern

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

What is your week April wk 1

The numbers of folk on the forum increase daily.. and although it is tricky to keep up with everyone's progress... it is great to have a little fun post, so we...

The numbers of folk on the forum increase daily.. and although it is tricky to k...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 run 2

I haven't been for a run since Thursday and am dreading going out tonight for this run. My anxiety is sky high at the minute which makes things worse but I...

I haven't been for a run since Thursday and am dreading going out tonight for th...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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‘Spring into Action’ Quest week 1: come join us ! 😎🌤💐

Hello and welcome to this month’s Quest. Roll up folks, it’s our Spring into Action Quest to help us keep on progressing👍🏼🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻 Please feel free to...

Hello and welcome to this month’s Quest. Roll up folks, it’s our Spring into Ac...

Millsie-J

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hobbling around after week 2

Hi. I’m 58 and this is the first time I’ve ever ran although I have done plenty of 30 minute walks before. I’ve just finished week 2 and I’m hobbling around...

Hi. I’m 58 and this is the first time I’ve ever ran although I have done plenty ...

NewtoC25K

•5 years ago

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Sore shins and knees

Hi all, Im only on week3 but I’ve been getting really sore shins and my knees are hurting too. In fact so much it’s difficult to walk some days can anyone...

Hi all, Im only on week3 but I’ve been getting really sore shins and my knees ar...

November67

•5 years ago

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Possible shin pain breakthrough

Hi! I think this is worth sharing. I have had a tough time with 'shin splints' and took the advice to slow up, practice more of a running shuffle, and rest if...

Hi! I think this is worth sharing. I have had a tough time with 'shin splints' ...

NigelS

•5 years ago

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Silly Question

Good morning I’m not technically savvy at all! I’m due to do my final run whilst in Greece, would love to stick to my plan and get it done. Will the app...

Good morning I’m not technically savvy at all! I’m due to do my final run whils...

CrazyDogLady19

Graduate•5 years ago

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April 2019. Graduation Badges.

Hello everybody and welcome to April 2019. What a great time of year for runners, but wait... every month of the year is a great time for runners... just...

Hello everybody and welcome to April 2019. What a great time of year for runners...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

Paused at wk4 r2 a month ago...

Injury 😣

Starting C25K over again

Week 9 Run 2

Week 4 R2 Complete!

Deleted app

W8R3

Wk1 R1

Competitive? Me?

Started week 2

W1r3

Can't find my pace

Wk 5 Day 1 ☺

Colds etc

The foot thing

Week 9 here I come

Week 3 run 1

To join or not to join

W1 R2 in the bag!

Wk3 run 2. Seems quicker

Week 2 Run 1 complete.

What is your week April wk 1

Week 7 run 2

‘Spring into Action’ Quest week 1: come join us ! 😎🌤💐

Hobbling around after week 2

Sore shins and knees

Possible shin pain breakthrough

Silly Question

April 2019. Graduation Badges.

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