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Week 7 Run 2

I think I need to go back and do week 6 I can not complete these 25 min runs at all. I’m doing 15 mins then stopping then going again. Today was to hot tho & I...

I think I need to go back and do week 6 I can not complete these 25 min runs at ...

Emm29

•5 years ago

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Graduation gift to myself

First pair of running shoes- going to try these babies out tomorrow

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R1 - Here goes!

The final week is here and I feel comfortable that if I don’t take on too many hills, I’ll manage the 30 min runs - what’s an extra two minutes between...

The final week is here and I feel comfortable that if I don’t take on too many h...

Teemack

•5 years ago

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Hi I’m new to this 😳

Well I’m taking the plunge. I’ve put so much weight on recently and now it’s time to get me back into shape. What advice do you guys and girls have? Is it easy...

Well I’m taking the plunge. I’ve put so much weight on recently and now it’s tim...

Cocker18

•5 years ago

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Running in warm weather

Hi, I'm currently on week 4 and just completed run 2. The first run of this week was very good and I completed both of the 3 minute and 5 minute runs, which I...

Hi, I'm currently on week 4 and just completed run 2. The first run of this week...

lewisjs21

•5 years ago

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Not Quite a 5K

I did Week 8, run 1 yesterday, and it was so hot! I need to run earlier! But I went the farthest I've gone yet - 2.93 miles (or 4.7 k) in 38 minutes. I also...

I did Week 8, run 1 yesterday, and it was so hot! I need to run earlier! But I...

Buendia

Graduate•5 years ago

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Motivation

Last year I started the couch to 5k and really enjoyed. I got as far as week 7 and then our little bundles of joy came along. I'm trying to get back into...

Last year I started the couch to 5k and really enjoyed. I got as far as week 7 a...

Captainfussy

Graduate•5 years ago

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Gait analysis advice please 😊

Hello fellow runners 👍. I’m considering upgrading the old footwear and having a gait analysis. I’ve got a local shop that does it for £20 then takes the...

Hello fellow runners 👍. I’m considering upgrading the old footwear and having ...

Onewomanscrusade

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7r1 under my (shrinking) belt 😁😁

No major issues with the 25 min run this morning. Was able to speed up for the last 60 seconds both today and for run 3 on Friday which proves it wasn’t a...

No major issues with the 25 min run this morning. Was able to speed up for the l...

Onewomanscrusade

Graduate•5 years ago

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New shoes

Bought running shoes. ..first run in them this morning. Feet a bit achy...but presume it's just getting used to New Shoes. Week 3 run 2. Next up to purchase...

Bought running shoes. ..first run in them this morning. Feet a bit achy...but pr...

cornishgirl29

Graduate•5 years ago

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Thank you

Would just like to say the responses to my posts so far are so kind and encouraging. so thank you to you all . It is good to hear that how you feel us...

Would just like to say the responses to my posts so far are so kind and encourag...

cornishgirl29

Graduate•5 years ago

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A month off after ligament damage looking for advice on where to resume

So after a month of recovery from what i initially thought was a stress fracture but turned out to be a ligament strain. I’m planning on starting back up in...

So after a month of recovery from what i initially thought was a stress fractur...

Myankles

•5 years ago

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Graduating

Hi i have completed the programme but not sure where I should post to to get my official ‘graduate badge’!!

Hi i have completed the programme but not sure where I should post to to get my ...

Kpad

Graduate•5 years ago

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Run down to running!

I’ve just completed RUN 1 OF WEEK 9! I can’t quite believe it. Did I run 5k you may ask... no I didn’t. Am I disappointed in myself? Absolutely not! I look...

I’ve just completed RUN 1 OF WEEK 9! I can’t quite believe it. Did I run 5k you ...

Jenser

•5 years ago

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Shoe pic alert

Finally took the plunge after suffering with a dodgy foot this week. So I had a trip to Up and Running this morning. The man that served me was so friendly and...

Finally took the plunge after suffering with a dodgy foot this week. So I had a ...

Oddity

•5 years ago

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W5R3...20 mins completed!😄

As it’s so warm I gave up my bank holiday lie in to go running as I was eager to do this run. Can’t quite believe I made the 20mins. My first 5 mins were...

As it’s so warm I gave up my bank holiday lie in to go running as I was eager to...

Pippa10

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 DONE & Mushrooms🍄🙃❤️

Ended Week 8 on a high 🍄 Had a beautiful run around Dale Dyke Reservoir. A bit different to my usual road running up hill and down dale. This was more of a...

Ended Week 8 on a high 🍄 Had a beautiful run around Dale Dyke Reservoir. A bit ...

AliHC

Graduate•5 years ago

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New couch potato runner!!

Ok ... so new to this forum . Hi everyone. Today was W3 R1. I was dreading it! 3 mins is a decent step-up. But the bank holiday helped. No work and able to get...

Ok ... so new to this forum . Hi everyone. Today was W3 R1. I was dreading it! 3...

L300LJP

•5 years ago

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Getting over self doubt

Just finished w2r3 next run I’m on to wk3, I’m loving the programme but I just can’t envisage myself being able to run 3 minutes yet, I know doing wk1 I didn’t...

Just finished w2r3 next run I’m on to wk3, I’m loving the programme but I just c...

Adavies_

•5 years ago

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Confused

Can anyone explain why my Fitbit and MyFitnessPal differ on the same distance please?

Can anyone explain why my Fitbit and MyFitnessPal differ on the same distance pl...

Juliesmyth

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hysterectomy and running

I would like to thank you all that replied to my question a few days ago. I've ask for a third opinion. That has come back with take it easy if it hurts stop....

I would like to thank you all that replied to my question a few days ago. I've a...

Suzi73

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Have to miss a week

I need to build up the tendon and calf muscle in my left leg. Very sore and tender, was looking to do week 7 this week but will need to postpone until next...

I need to build up the tendon and calf muscle in my left leg. Very sore and tend...

Eileanfraoch

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

SPEED podcast

Today was the first shot at the C25k+ SPEED podcast, and hence first go at interval training (though I guess you could say the alternate run and walk of Weeks...

Today was the first shot at the C25k+ SPEED podcast, and hence first go at inter...

iain-strachan

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Best foods before running

I’m a beginner I will be walking before I’m running What should I eat or drink before I go ? How long before exercising should I eat ?

I’m a beginner I will be walking before I’m running What should I eat or drink...

CastlingChris

•5 years ago

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Wk3:3 completed

In the cool of the early morning sea breeze, I found myself in a happy place, doing my 3 min runs with less strain today. I have a little plan 💡 Run 1&2 I do...

In the cool of the early morning sea breeze, I found myself in a happy place, do...

Annieapple

Administrator•5 years ago

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Getting started

I am 48 and overweight I get breathless climbing stairs I drink too much I don’t relax And making 50 would be great Any tips are welcome Self discipline...

I am 48 and overweight I get breathless climbing stairs I drink too much I don...

CastlingChris

•5 years ago

24 Replies

First run done!

Not entirely true - I did complete the programme ten years ago! Then I never ran again! Or I left it too long to do another run, and it hurt! Or it was...

Not entirely true - I did complete the programme ten years ago! Then I never ra...

Yinxfed

•5 years ago

1 Reply

First ‘run’

I downloaded the app in January and for one reason or another kept putting off using it. Today I took the plunge and completed week 1 run 1. I took to the park...

I downloaded the app in January and for one reason or another kept putting off u...

BaggyShorts

•5 years ago

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Post Park Run

Went out for a half hours run this morning after a somewhat sweaty nights sleep! Wow it was warm even at 8.30 managed 4.25k which was fine!

Went out for a half hours run this morning after a somewhat sweaty nights sleep!...

Coolcookingteacher

Graduate•5 years ago

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Didn't feel like a short fast run day today.

This morning I was a little tired, we'd been to Whitby yesterday, dropped down to Scarborough and then home, so instead of a shorter, faster run I opted for a...

This morning I was a little tired, we'd been to Whitby yesterday, dropped down t...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2019

Week 7 Run 2

Graduation gift to myself

W9R1 - Here goes!

Hi I’m new to this 😳

Running in warm weather

Not Quite a 5K

Motivation

Gait analysis advice please 😊

W7r1 under my (shrinking) belt 😁😁

New shoes

Thank you

A month off after ligament damage looking for advice on where to resume

Graduating

Run down to running!

Shoe pic alert

W5R3...20 mins completed!😄

Week 8 DONE & Mushrooms🍄🙃❤️

New couch potato runner!!

Getting over self doubt

Confused

Hysterectomy and running

Have to miss a week

SPEED podcast

Best foods before running

Wk3:3 completed

Getting started

First run done!

First ‘run’

Post Park Run

Didn't feel like a short fast run day today.

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