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Week 3 Run 1 (again 🙄)

I’m baaacckk! After a couple of weeks off with knee pain I’m back and am rerunning week 3. It was hard work. But I feel sweaty and energised and stronger! I’ve...

I’m baaacckk! After a couple of weeks off with knee pain I’m back and am rerunni...

TeeBedders

Graduate•5 years ago

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Pre run faffing vs absolutely no faffing

So.... week 3 run 1 (again) which is about where I got to 1st time round. Normally I do a whole load of faffing. Takes me an hour sometimes from thinking...

So.... week 3 run 1 (again) which is about where I got to 1st time round. Norma...

Rainbow2019

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 complete

Really hitting my stride now - the last three runs I've done with no real issues either physical or mental! I am getting faster too, which was a tad...

Really hitting my stride now - the last three runs I've done with no real issues...

NotoriousGRB

Graduate•5 years ago

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Mapping a route?

Anyone know of apps that work out a route for you for a certain distance please? X

Anyone know of apps that work out a route for you for a certain distance please?...

Archieandme

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R3 repeat success!!!

Tried this over a week ago and just could not do it! Having sulked during this time, I decided to try again this evening. I jogged sloooowwwwly and managed to...

Tried this over a week ago and just could not do it! Having sulked during this t...

Archieandme

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

New shoes 😁

My hubby bought me some new trainers on my graduation day, they’re so comfy, much better than the ones I’ve been running in for 9 weeks! Anyone had a pair of...

My hubby bought me some new trainers on my graduation day, they’re so comfy, muc...

Emsworth19

Graduate•5 years ago

12 Replies

Newbie here

Hi, Juat wanted to introduce myself. Ive tried c25k a cpuple of times before and never got oast week one but this time ive not told anyone im going to give it...

Hi, Juat wanted to introduce myself. Ive tried c25k a cpuple of times before an...

MissChunk

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Can I do it ?

I’m on my second week , I still can’t see myself being able to run 5 k without stopping . I enjoy it I’ve made progress from my first week , I managed to shave...

I’m on my second week , I still can’t see myself being able to run 5 k without s...

Hsimeab45

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Week 2 completed

Just completed run 3 of week 2. My cardio is feeling massively improved as I don’t tire during the run (was puffing and panting like a dog my first week😂) and...

Just completed run 3 of week 2. My cardio is feeling massively improved as I don...

Marcb316

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Advice please - Before work running.

Does anyone run before work? ie: first thing like early 5.30 - 6am. I don’t normally work on a Monday but I am tomorrow. This is usually one of my running days...

Does anyone run before work? ie: first thing like early 5.30 - 6am. I don’t norm...

suebuzz

Graduate•5 years ago

17 Replies

Edinburgh Race For Life

So, I did it. One 5.37k lap of Arthur's Seat in 38:29. The 5k bit was 36:17. The conditions were idea, the participants (all 2,500) we're amazing and the...

So, I did it. One 5.37k lap of Arthur's Seat in 38:29. The 5k bit was 36:17. The...

sTrongFuse

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8r2

Well this was better than run 1 W8. No cramp this time so not so much of a struggle. Thanks for all the support.

Well this was better than run 1 W8. No cramp this time so not so much of a strug...

Scruff55

Graduate•5 years ago

19 Replies

Injury

Only I could go out for my graduation run and fall off a kerb 18 minutes in. Bashing my knee on the road and good hit of the kerb with my wrist. So...

Only I could go out for my graduation run and fall off a kerb 18 minutes in. Bas...

Sp81

Graduate•5 years ago

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Found it tough today! W8R2

After not being out for a week, due to a sore ankle, I ventured out! Changed my route so I wasn’t on and off kerbs to cross roads as much. Found it tough...

After not being out for a week, due to a sore ankle, I ventured out! Changed my...

Cally73

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Do the runs get longer?

Just completed day 2, I had put it off a bit but I think I already ran a lot better than day 1, felt more able to keep going. I checked my distance tracker on...

Just completed day 2, I had put it off a bit but I think I already ran a lot bet...

First_time_fit

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Different modes of running and running trackers

Hi all! Can anyone tell me the differences of tempo, jogging, running, stable running... Gosh at the moment I have one mode... Snail pace mode... Also do you...

Hi all! Can anyone tell me the differences of tempo, jogging, running, stable ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Glitch

So went to run week 5 day 3 today and good old Sarah said “welcome to week 3 day 1” deleted and reloaded and still the same 😡. Now it looks like I’ve not...

So went to run week 5 day 3 today and good old Sarah said “welcome to week 3 day...

Thickthighs

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7 R2 Variety?

So far throughout the programme I've stuck to a flat route, and it's been the same. I live in a hilly area and have limited flat routes. I e mapped a possible...

So far throughout the programme I've stuck to a flat route, and it's been the sa...

Lbb62

•5 years ago

3 Replies

"shock absorber c

Hi. Could anyone tell me if shock absorber running bras are true to UK sizes as I need to order online. Thanks

Hi. Could anyone tell me if shock absorber running bras are true to UK sizes as ...

Hotpinkdaisy66

•5 years ago

12 Replies

June is global PRIDE month... and Strava gave me a rainbow route!!

Just thought I’d share this cool virtual run, organised through Strava by the New York Road Runners... if you run 5K between 22 and 29 June and mark your run...

Just thought I’d share this cool virtual run, organised through Strava by the Ne...

Kertesz

•5 years ago

21 Replies

W9r3

Done it! Now I feel a little bit adrift.

Mazzerclazzer

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Heat and running tops

I need some advice please. I have successfully finished week 6 run 2, after a few months away from the programme. Last week I was happily crawling along in...

I need some advice please. I have successfully finished week 6 run 2, after a f...

Cloud10

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

I've started! C25k Stage 1-1.

Hi All. New here. Did my first start of this app last night. I've never ran before. I really struggled. I'm not sure how to stretch before and after running....

Hi All. New here. Did my first start of this app last night. I've never ran befo...

mrpaul99

•5 years ago

28 Replies

A quick hello 👋👋

Hello VRB's Just a quick note to say hi, I am still alive and more importantly still pounding the streets 3 days a week 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️. Recently signed up to run...

Hello VRB's Just a quick note to say hi, I am still alive and more importantly s...

Wolvesmad

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Woohoo! (Though naughty! 🤪)

Chuffed with myself for completing C25K 🥳🎉! I know I was naughty going today (after yesterday’s 2nd run) but a friend hasn’t run for a few weeks properly,...

Chuffed with myself for completing C25K 🥳🎉! I know I was naughty going toda...

Bluepup1

Graduate•5 years ago

14 Replies

Reassurance 🙏

W4R3 ✅ done. Each last run felt desperate to get to the end. Bit worried about next week?????

W4R3 ✅ done. Each last run felt desperate to get to the end. Bit worried about n...

Comfortnotspeed

•5 years ago

6 Replies

I’m a runner

There are as many reasons to complete C25K as people on this forum. Mine was realising my fitness was preventing me from fully enjoying my time with family and...

There are as many reasons to complete C25K as people on this forum. Mine was rea...

Piptheyounger

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Week3 paused!

So. Having struggled on run 1 of weeks 3 and having an idea something was working on me, I went to the Dr’s on Friday past. I’ve only got a chest infection!...

So. Having struggled on run 1 of weeks 3 and having an idea something was workin...

BlackieNo1

•5 years ago

1 Reply

WOO HOO!

W3R1 YES! I know this might sound a bit lame, but as some of you know, I was dreading the 3 mins. Seems my worries were unfounded as I'm no more knackered...

W3R1 YES! I know this might sound a bit lame, but as some of you know, I was dre...

Bouncyshoes

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

Wk7 done!!

Did r2 on Tuesday then went out Wednesday night and Thursday night. Two school nights, I know 🙄 no chance of doing r3 on Friday. Meant to do it yesterday but...

Did r2 on Tuesday then went out Wednesday night and Thursday night. Two school n...

Oddity

•5 years ago

3 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2019

Week 3 Run 1 (again 🙄)

Pre run faffing vs absolutely no faffing

Week 9 Run 1 complete

Mapping a route?

W8R3 repeat success!!!

New shoes 😁

Newbie here

Can I do it ?

Week 2 completed

Advice please - Before work running.

Edinburgh Race For Life

W8r2

Injury

Found it tough today! W8R2

Do the runs get longer?

Different modes of running and running trackers

Glitch

W7 R2 Variety?

"shock absorber c

June is global PRIDE month... and Strava gave me a rainbow route!!

W9r3

Heat and running tops

I've started! C25k Stage 1-1.

A quick hello 👋👋

Woohoo! (Though naughty! 🤪)

Reassurance 🙏

I’m a runner

Week3 paused!

WOO HOO!

Wk7 done!!

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