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Week 3 run 2 done

Been three years since my last attempt at C25K - when I gave up just before graduation (stuff happened). I'm now 61 but gave up smoking nearly a year ago and...

Been three years since my last attempt at C25K - when I gave up just before grad...

davidy233

•4 years ago

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W2R2 - does getting out the door get any easier??

My W2R2 last night went much better than W2R1 and I came back feeling good and even feeling like I could have carried on a bit longer, which is a nice way to...

My W2R2 last night went much better than W2R1 and I came back feeling good and e...

MrWomble

Graduate•4 years ago

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Educating Enid - By example: Graduated

Today I educated my "inner Enid" by showing her / me that we can achieve! It raised my spirits to see that graduate symbol on the screen having completed the...

Today I educated my "inner Enid" by showing her / me that we can achieve! It rai...

Nilsam

Graduate•4 years ago

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We ran just a little

A short mile has proved to me now that it won’t be my lungs that stop me going further and faster but my legs, we ran just a little it was too cold and blowy...

A short mile has proved to me now that it won’t be my lungs that stop me going f...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Does anyone experience terrible bowel urge during runs?

Last time I did C25K I had no bowel problems until week 7. After a few months break, I have started from the beginning again, and am already experiencing...

Last time I did C25K I had no bowel problems until week 7. After a few months b...

Kanapa

•4 years ago

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Well pleased with myself

Morning all. I patting myself on the back this morning. I’ve done W4R1 today. Big jump from 9 mins to 16mins but I only went and did it!!!! And best of all...

Morning all. I patting myself on the back this morning. I’ve done W4R1 today. ...

SamNotSammy

•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

I have started and restarted couch 2 5k about 5 times now and never get very far, usually give up before week 5 but did get to week 6 the last time! Im...

I have started and restarted couch 2 5k about 5 times now and never get very far...

se92

•4 years ago

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Sore and swollen ankle 😔

Completed W4R1 yesterday. Running for the last 5 minutes definitely pushed me but I was able to complete it. After the run my left ankle felt sore. I did lots...

Completed W4R1 yesterday. Running for the last 5 minutes definitely pushed me bu...

NevereverrunB4

Graduate•4 years ago

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Utterly Defeated.

You might remember me from last week. Week 5 Run 3. I can't do it and I'm wondering if there's a separate program. I've attempted this run 10 times now and I...

You might remember me from last week. Week 5 Run 3. I can't do it and I'm wonder...

Hannah337

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 Day 2

Lovely to be out in sunshine again for my gentle jog this morning 😊 Launched straight into Yoga with Adriene's 'Home' day 6 - Ignite - when I got back. Phew,...

Lovely to be out in sunshine again for my gentle jog this morning 😊 Launched st...

Yoginut

Graduate•4 years ago

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This is woof a/k Max

He did 4k with my other half yesterday.. so much stamina x

UBFittie

•4 years ago

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Week 2

Just done run 1 of week 2 and man it was hard! I'm really hoping I start to enjoy it as if goes on. I am determined to get to week 9!!!

Just done run 1 of week 2 and man it was hard! I'm really hoping I start to enjo...

nauticalrose

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2

Just done run 1 of week 2 and man it was hard! I'm really hoping I start to enjoy it as if goes on. I am determined to get to week 9!!!

Just done run 1 of week 2 and man it was hard! I'm really hoping I start to enjo...

nauticalrose

Graduate•4 years ago

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Music on the app

Did my first run yesterday, assisted by my two daughters. Didn’t need music as a result. However, if i did listen to music on my phone, would the app voice...

Did my first run yesterday, assisted by my two daughters. Didn’t need music as a...

ROO969

•4 years ago

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Failure?

Week four, session one done. I fell slightly short on both five minute runs, but a bit more determination will fix that. On the plus side, the pavements and...

Week four, session one done. I fell slightly short on both five minute runs, but...

Woody_53

Graduate•4 years ago

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Looking for earbud/headphone advice please.

I’ve just found this forum and I’m really grateful for all of the help, chat and advice to be found. I never thought I would be able to do this as I have...

I’ve just found this forum and I’m really grateful for all of the help, chat and...

ShelleyJellyBelly

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

I can’t believe I’m writing week 3 already! Got a bit of a shock when I realised I’d have to run for 3 minutes, but I remembered not to bring in fear and it...

I can’t believe I’m writing week 3 already! Got a bit of a shock when I realised...

NewMich2020

•4 years ago

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🙄☹️ Oh no, oh no! Not fair! Shin splints I 🤔?? Help please

Hi VRBs. I have had tight calves on my last couple of runs and noticed pain on the inside lower leg between my ankle and calf muscle on both legs. Could this...

Hi VRBs. I have had tight calves on my last couple of runs and noticed pain on t...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Back in the game

I'm writing this just to share my story , and hope something in it will inspire others. I started running a couple of years ago , did C25K on a treadmill...

I'm writing this just to share my story , and hope something in it will inspire ...

Exbox

•4 years ago

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Week 1 completed fourth time around

Hi folks , just thought I’d pop on a little message I’ve been trying to get to grips with the c25k for about a year if I’m honest I keep doing a few runs...

Hi folks , just thought I’d pop on a little message I’ve been trying to get to...

Mr_kebab

•4 years ago

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W2R1 done

That wasn’t so bad apart from I felt something go in my tendon!! I had to abort the last run and hobble home. It has to heal by thurs. next run. Any tip...

That wasn’t so bad apart from I felt something go in my tendon!! I had to abort ...

lucypea

•4 years ago

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Week 2

First run done of the week. Feel great

Jonaswolfe1

•4 years ago

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Back to the beginning

Last year by end of October I got to W8R2 I was hit hard by a nasty cold virus and after I recovered I just couldn't pick it back up then xmas came and I...

Last year by end of October I got to W8R2 I was hit hard by a nasty cold virus ...

Dotty01

•4 years ago

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Advice on Brostrom repair

Has any body on here had a Brostrom repair I had a repair in October have to wait a month before running out side again I worry the repair is to tight I run ok...

Has any body on here had a Brostrom repair I had a repair in October have to wai...

mandy167

•4 years ago

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W1R2

Well that was slightly harder than the first run and a banana for breakfast too. My legs were sore from a few days before. Did some weights and knee...

Well that was slightly harder than the first run and a banana for breakfast too....

M17el

•4 years ago

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W1,R1 - in the dark

Finally started today. Found it hard as extremely unfit as well as being overweight. First session was okay but as it was dark and wet when I went, felt...

Finally started today. Found it hard as extremely unfit as well as being overwei...

Chunky_bunny

•4 years ago

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W1R1

I survived. I think that’s about all I can write.

dappydaisy

•4 years ago

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Week 2

Hi I’m about to start week 2 in couch to 5k. To be honest I didn’t think I’d get this far! But I am a little apprehensive about what’s going to be asked of me...

Hi I’m about to start week 2 in couch to 5k. To be honest I didn’t think I’d get...

lucypea

•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 V2

After a busy weekend I went out for this run just after 5pm this evening. I normally run in the park but after completing my warm up walk I decided to head out...

After a busy weekend I went out for this run just after 5pm this evening. I norm...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Weekn1 run 1

Week 1 run 1 done! Felt better than I thought. Set my reminder for day 2 on Wednesday. My plan is coming home and putting my running gear on straight away,...

Week 1 run 1 done! Felt better than I thought. Set my reminder for day 2 on Wedn...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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All posts for January 2020

Week 3 run 2 done

W2R2 - does getting out the door get any easier??

Educating Enid - By example: Graduated

We ran just a little

Does anyone experience terrible bowel urge during runs?

Well pleased with myself

Week 5 run 3

Sore and swollen ankle 😔

Utterly Defeated.

Week 3 Day 2

This is woof a/k Max

Week 2

Week 2

Music on the app

Failure?

Looking for earbud/headphone advice please.

Week 3 run 1

🙄☹️ Oh no, oh no! Not fair! Shin splints I 🤔?? Help please

Back in the game

Week 1 completed fourth time around

W2R1 done

Week 2

Back to the beginning

Advice on Brostrom repair

W1R2

W1,R1 - in the dark

W1R1

Week 2

Week 7 Run 2 V2

Weekn1 run 1

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