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WK 4 completed but almost started Wk5 R3!!!!

Since I've not reset the app, silly me, I'm having to remember where I left off and the Monday morning feeling nearly kicked in when I clicked on wk5 R3 and...

Since I've not reset the app, silly me, I'm having to remember where I left off ...

Am_i_really_running

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4D1

Woke up late and while it was tempting to just lie there and run after work, I am happy I dragged myself out the door and ran before work. As is always the...

Woke up late and while it was tempting to just lie there and run after work, I a...

shrinkingjaz

Graduate•5 years ago

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Is it a bad idea to miss a rest day?

I did run 1 of week 7 this morning and felt great. I’m feeling like I want to go again tomorrow, especially as I know I won’t be able to run the day after due...

I did run 1 of week 7 this morning and felt great. I’m feeling like I want to go...

Sallysensibleshoes

Graduate•5 years ago

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1st run .....excuses over!!

Well.....excuses out the way and set off tonight on my 1st run.....spent far too many evenings coming home having tea then flopping on the couch for the...

Well.....excuses out the way and set off tonight on my 1st run.....spent far too...

Antrj17-

•5 years ago

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New runner

Hey :) I’m completely new to running and will be attempting my first one tomorrow, any tips?

Hey :) I’m completely new to running and will be attempting my first one tomorro...

Millyb123

•5 years ago

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Does anyone else get really nervous before a run?

Like really nervous? I am only on week 5, but the nerves and anxiety I feel before a run is crazy. I have no idea why. The run is in my hands. If I need to...

Like really nervous? I am only on week 5, but the nerves and anxiety I feel befo...

QueenGreen

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Eating Before Running?

Hi there. I'm starting week 4 tomorrow. I run early mornings before breakfast. I have a small price of banana and half a glass of water beforehand. Is this...

Hi there. I'm starting week 4 tomorrow. I run early mornings before breakfast. I...

Manco

•5 years ago

35 Replies

In your face week 6, boom!!

So I have completed week 6 and what a joy to hear MJ say the immortal words 'You are now a runner' In my youth I could run an hour, sit for 5 mins and do...

So I have completed week 6 and what a joy to hear MJ say the immortal words 'Yo...

Keg26pack

•5 years ago

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Forgotten Fitbit

If you take your Fitbit off to dye your Halloween costume in the sink and you forget to put your Fitbit back on, does your 30-minute run even count? Hi all! I...

If you take your Fitbit off to dye your Halloween costume in the sink and you fo...

Perygl

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5

Does anyone know the logic behind week 5 and why it’s durations are set out that way? Seems a big jump and I’m scared! First run done but second two look...

Does anyone know the logic behind week 5 and why it’s durations are set out that...

Ouchto5kmummy

Graduate•5 years ago

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Approaching week 5

I’ve one run of week 4 left, and am feeling a little overwhelmed at the thought of running 20 minutes this time next week! I am a complete convert to C25K and...

I’ve one run of week 4 left, and am feeling a little overwhelmed at the thought ...

misshp

•5 years ago

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25 minute run - boom

I have been over thinking and putting off the week 6 run 3 which is the 25 minute run. I did it this afternoon and feel great, even finished with a little...

I have been over thinking and putting off the week 6 run 3 which is the 25 minut...

Thelyde

Graduate•5 years ago

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Heel pain when NOT running

Recently graduated and on consolidation runs, my heel pain is getting worse. When I'm running, it's painless. Walking or standing is the problem. Takes ages to...

Recently graduated and on consolidation runs, my heel pain is getting worse. Whe...

Confusedofaxminster

Graduate•5 years ago

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New running top, now just need a new foot 🥴

.... but this says it all. Off to see sports therapist again tomorrow after a 7 day stint at work. Missing my runs more than I can say, knew it helped my...

.... but this says it all. Off to see sports therapist again tomorrow after a 7 ...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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For the fast snail (oldfloss)

Just had a short break away down In Weymouth and spotted this sign and thought of oldfloss the fast snail? 😂

Just had a short break away down In Weymouth and spotted this sign and thought o...

davelinks

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5

Week 5 I can’t believe I did it! A twenty minute run after 5 weeks. I’m hooked on C25k now. Feel I can graduate too. I know I have a long way to go to call...

Week 5 I can’t believe I did it! A twenty minute run after 5 weeks. I’m hooked o...

Noodles91

•5 years ago

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No work until Wednesday

I'll have the house to myself for a bit of it, I have planned some exercise but I don't know what else to do... Any suggestions?

I'll have the house to myself for a bit of it, I have planned some exercise but ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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8k and a Heron ❤️ Long Post for A Long Run 🏃🏼‍♀️

It's been a funny old day today. Woke up with 'Empty Nest Syndrome' after taking my son back to uni after a lovely family summer together and feeling a bit...

It's been a funny old day today. Woke up with 'Empty Nest Syndrome' after takin...

AliHC

Graduate•5 years ago

22 Replies

Compression socks

W4 R3 Hi all , Really struggling with painful , tired achy legs whilst jogging 😖I do suffer with varicose veins , can anyone recommend compression socks to...

W4 R3 Hi all , Really struggling with painful , tired achy legs whilst jogging �...

Piggy44

Graduate•5 years ago

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Better run

After I’d struggled Wednesday to run 25 minutes I was a little disappointed. But I got back out there yesterday and ran it, I was so pleased. I’m planning to...

After I’d struggled Wednesday to run 25 minutes I was a little disappointed. But...

Tazzy_wazzy

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 - DONE!

Been out this dinner time and completed the final run of week 8. I have found this week really tough, I posted earlier in the week about struggling with...

Been out this dinner time and completed the final run of week 8. I have found th...

NearlyMan

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R1 - found it hard

W6R1...Found it really hard! Thought it would be easy as I did the 20 min run at the end of week 5. I have never run for 20 mins in my life! (I'm 51) so was...

W6R1...Found it really hard! Thought it would be easy as I did the 20 min run at...

MillyM0lly

Graduate•5 years ago

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Just happy to run

We ran Tuesday and i gathered a tiny bit of loose skin on the top of my big toe, nothing much but oh it hurt, hobbled home from work Thursday and found Willow...

We ran Tuesday and i gathered a tiny bit of loose skin on the top of my big toe,...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Well that was hard!

Ran w6r1 today, I know some folks have struggled with this run. Not sure if it was this or the fact I worked 2 long 12.5 hour shifts which were really busy on...

Ran w6r1 today, I know some folks have struggled with this run. Not sure if it w...

Allymally1

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Thursday W9R3 Sunday 5K race with 1600 others

So pleased with myself. 9 weeks ago the closest I got to running was walking on a treadmill for 10 mins. At W5 of this plan I got an email saying there were...

So pleased with myself. 9 weeks ago the closest I got to running was walking on ...

Grannyhugs

Graduate•5 years ago

21 Replies

Rainy running LOVE IT!

Well I've just done week 8 run 3 in the chucking rain and loved every minute. Best run I've done according to my Endomondo app and also my fitness band but...

Well I've just done week 8 run 3 in the chucking rain and loved every minute. Be...

Zigas

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Try a taste of Martini.....

This is what I love about running - for those of you who are old enough to remember the advert - you can do it ‘anytime, any place, anywhere’. So here I am in...

This is what I love about running - for those of you who are old enough to remem...

59er

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk2run 1

Well that was ok another run done I walked 5k altogether with 90 sec running 😊

Big_maz

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Graduation run completed!🎉

Hi All, I’ve only just discovered this forum, but I’ve been doing C25K for the past 9 weeks and so pleased to have graduated this morning!! I can’t quite...

Hi All, I’ve only just discovered this forum, but I’ve been doing C25K for the p...

Mellbug21

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Back again!

Almost exactly a year ago I completed Couch to 5k. I dipped into 10k but couldn't find the motivation to go further really. Then around Easter time I somehow...

Almost exactly a year ago I completed Couch to 5k. I dipped into 10k but couldn'...

Speedy99

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2019

WK 4 completed but almost started Wk5 R3!!!!

W4D1

Is it a bad idea to miss a rest day?

1st run .....excuses over!!

New runner

Does anyone else get really nervous before a run?

Eating Before Running?

In your face week 6, boom!!

Forgotten Fitbit

Week 5

Approaching week 5

25 minute run - boom

Heel pain when NOT running

New running top, now just need a new foot 🥴

For the fast snail (oldfloss)

Week 5

No work until Wednesday

8k and a Heron ❤️ Long Post for A Long Run 🏃🏼‍♀️

Compression socks

Better run

Week 8 - DONE!

W6R1 - found it hard

Just happy to run

Well that was hard!

Thursday W9R3 Sunday 5K race with 1600 others

Rainy running LOVE IT!

Try a taste of Martini.....

Wk2run 1

Graduation run completed!🎉

Back again!

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