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W7R2 - Compression socks

Hi all. Just did W7R2! Last 2 runs and once in the earlier weeks, I was getting really tight calf muscles. My breathing was fine, but my legs were hampering...

Hi all. Just did W7R2! Last 2 runs and once in the earlier weeks, I was getting ...

Burl337

Graduate•5 years ago

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R1W4

I didn't think I was going to manage the first 5m run this morning. It felt like such a jump from 3 mins and i felt my legs were turning to jelly. When it got...

I didn't think I was going to manage the first 5m run this morning. It felt like...

AspieWren

•5 years ago

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Bling, but...

A couple of people have asked me to post a photo of my bling from Sunday, so here it is. Sadly, the cost of this turned out to be quite high as the pain I felt...

A couple of people have asked me to post a photo of my bling from Sunday, so her...

Pianism

Graduate•5 years ago

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Breathing

Hello, Has anyone got any tips for the best way to breath when running please? I find usually my legs will let me keep going but mu lungs struggle. They are...

Hello, Has anyone got any tips for the best way to breath when running please? ...

Sputnik73

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Running newbie!

Hello all! Joined C25K today!😊 I am a SW member which is helping with the healthy eating & weightloss side of things but need to up my game when it comes to...

Hello all! Joined C25K today!😊 I am a SW member which is helping with the healt...

Bryony95

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Annoyed

Was annoyed last night was doing w6 r2 and things went pear shape so had to miss it 😞😞😞😞will do it tomorrow xx

Was annoyed last night was doing w6 r2 and things went pear shape so had to miss...

Teddyboo52

Graduate•5 years ago

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Anyone have problems with the c25k app?

When I first started, the app would close constantly, I then realised if I had my fingers on the phone screen it stopped this. I'm finally on week 5 (I do each...

When I first started, the app would close constantly, I then realised if I had m...

Shapeshifter_1

•5 years ago

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Wk5R3 woohoo done

After failing miserably on Sunday with this run, i got it done this morning.. so am a happy camper now !!🙂 The graph is a bit wibbly-wobbly as i have to keep...

After failing miserably on Sunday with this run, i got it done this morning.. so...

AndyB111s

Graduate•5 years ago

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Grrrrrr - crash!

So completed W5R2 - chuffed:) touched the awesome smiley face and crash! The app went back to the start of R2 and my efforts were not saved - anyone else had...

So completed W5R2 - chuffed:) touched the awesome smiley face and crash! The app...

Bouncyshoes

Graduate•5 years ago

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Almost 12 Months since I started C25K

It's been almost 12 Months since I started running with the C25K program. I love running now and can't imagine not running. There was a few times that I had...

It's been almost 12 Months since I started running with the C25K program. I lov...

SteHarr65

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Running as fast (slow) as walking!

Hi well I decided to find out what I suspected. Sign board to park bench, brisk walking: 52 secs; sign board to park bench, (Japanese slow) jogging: 52 secs!...

Hi well I decided to find out what I suspected. Sign board to park bench, brisk ...

j-runs

Graduate•5 years ago

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I did it - I took the first step

Attempted Week 1, run 1 yesterday!! I wasn’t sure I’d manage to run for a minute. I am 3 stone overweight and have a slightly dodgy knee. Anyway, I managed to...

Attempted Week 1, run 1 yesterday!! I wasn’t sure I’d manage to run for a minute...

BluebellW

•5 years ago

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Not left so long between runs

So after Fridays run I decided I would get out again sooner than later. Not as hot 🥵 and did 4 miles in just over 41 minutes. A bit quicker than last time...

So after Fridays run I decided I would get out again sooner than later. Not as h...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Recommendations

Hi guys I was running/repeating my W5 and got caught with tonsillitis. What is the best recommendation to start over again? Many thanks

Hi guys I was running/repeating my W5 and got caught with tonsillitis. What is ...

Majo1469

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Wk8 R1 Done.

Found this one hard to do. Legs felt very tired throughout and I couldn't wait for it to end! Kept my normal (slow lol) pace throughout and finished, which...

Found this one hard to do. Legs felt very tired throughout and I couldn't wait f...

philevans68

Graduate•5 years ago

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Healing powers of Week 8 despite the wall

My last day of week 8 today My most not wanting to get out and run feeling but I did. The last five minutes of the run I wanted to stop but I didn’t I carried...

My last day of week 8 today My most not wanting to get out and run feeling but I...

Shubo

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 Run 3

Why was this run the hardest, totally wrecked 🥵

Holly491

•5 years ago

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First Post - Week 5 Run 3

I completed week 5 run 3 last night. As per many other posts it was one that I wasn’t particularly looking forward to. Laura’s friendly chats at 5, 10, 15...

I completed week 5 run 3 last night. As per many other posts it was one that I ...

Wingnut67

Graduate•5 years ago

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What changes in your body(and mind) have you noticed?

So I am on W3. Already I am seeing changes in my body and how I feel. My thighs are firmer (I love that), and strangely enough my waist and stomach feel firmer...

So I am on W3. Already I am seeing changes in my body and how I feel. My thighs ...

angie31964

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R1

Got up nice and early, a little too early, 2:30am, tried dozing for a while, managed until 5:45, headed off to the gym, saw another person using the gym (which...

Got up nice and early, a little too early, 2:30am, tried dozing for a while, man...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Weather!

So I'm only on week 2 and looking at the weather today I realise I've been lucky so far. It's made me think argh! What if it's raining on my planned run days?!...

So I'm only on week 2 and looking at the weather today I realise I've been lucky...

ChoosingHappy

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Newbie!

Hello everyone! My name’s Eleanor and I’m 23 years old, from Bedfordshire. I started couch to 5k late last week so am doing week 1 run 3 this evening. I used...

Hello everyone! My name’s Eleanor and I’m 23 years old, from Bedfordshire. I sta...

EleanorHolly

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Week 6 Run 3

Wow - what a feeling when Laura told me “You are now officially a runner” 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♂️ . I was not looking forward to this run as I’s skipped a couple of...

Wow - what a feeling when Laura told me “You are now officially a runner” 🏃‍♂️ ...

CAFC62

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

W9R1 - so nearly there

#teamawrsome managed their first 30 minutes continuous run! 😁 About 16 of us will be using our local parkrun for the graduation run! 🐱 Katnap 🐱

#teamawrsome managed their first 30 minutes continuous run! 😁 About 16 of us wi...

Katnap

Graduate•5 years ago

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A suprise 5K....

After working really hard cleaning/tidying/gardening at my house (it really needed it)... and doing a change over prep at our holiday rental - basically 6 x 8h...

After working really hard cleaning/tidying/gardening at my house (it really need...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Week 4 run 2!

Hello all! I've been lurking for a month now but figured as I am now practically half way through the 9 weeks I'd stand up a say hello. This is my third time...

Hello all! I've been lurking for a month now but figured as I am now practically...

Maud42

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

W1R1 completed

Feeling good!

YSmith23

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Update

I am currently on w8r1 and (up to yet) have had no “practice runs”. Also as a footnote, since starting (again, 3rd time for me) and changing my diet/alcohol...

I am currently on w8r1 and (up to yet) have had no “practice runs”. Also as a fo...

Sillybilly1

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Week 5 run 2

I was dreading this one so much! I worked a night shift on Saturday then had 12 hours at my work placement today. Didn’t think I would manage running for 8...

I was dreading this one so much! I worked a night shift on Saturday then had 12 ...

RunningStN

Graduate•5 years ago

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Injured-should I start strength and flex?

So...I was super excited about starting W4R1 this morning, but had to take the dog out first (she isn’t keen on being my running buddy 🙄). Unfortunately I...

So...I was super excited about starting W4R1 this morning, but had to take the d...

AllSewnUp

•5 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for July 2019

W7R2 - Compression socks

R1W4

Bling, but...

Breathing

Running newbie!

Annoyed

Anyone have problems with the c25k app?

Wk5R3 woohoo done

Grrrrrr - crash!

Almost 12 Months since I started C25K

Running as fast (slow) as walking!

I did it - I took the first step

Not left so long between runs

Recommendations

Wk8 R1 Done.

Healing powers of Week 8 despite the wall

Week 2 Run 3

First Post - Week 5 Run 3

What changes in your body(and mind) have you noticed?

W9R1

Weather!

Newbie!

Week 6 Run 3

W9R1 - so nearly there

A suprise 5K....

Week 4 run 2!

W1R1 completed

Update

Week 5 run 2

Injured-should I start strength and flex?

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