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W4R2

Well, it isn't getting any easier but than again that might be the point. I keep reminding myself why I am doing this and to be honest 5k will hopefully only...

Well, it isn't getting any easier but than again that might be the point. I keep...

FlorianE

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Week 2 complete!

Missed not being able to run at the weekend due to headache. However better late than never I've completed week 2. Thanks for all the tips and support, looking...

Missed not being able to run at the weekend due to headache. However better late...

Songstrez

•4 years ago

2 Replies

I'm new on here - 61 years young!

I just have to thank you all on here for your encouraging posts. I feel I should have posted my journey as Ive been reading them all since starting this...

I just have to thank you all on here for your encouraging posts. I feel I should...

YorkiRob

Graduate•4 years ago

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Will I look back and laugh?

.I thought I was relatively fit - regularly walk 5 miles plus with no problems. However I have been proved wrong - it is day one of C25K and I only managed 15...

.I thought I was relatively fit - regularly walk 5 miles plus with no problems. ...

Muddleton

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Disaster

Well that was a disastrous run! It was very icy, garmin didn’t pick me up until over 1/2 k into run and then forgot to stop Strava when I finished! Hopefully...

Well that was a disastrous run! It was very icy, garmin didn’t pick me up until ...

Womangolfer

Graduate•4 years ago

10 Replies

W5 R1...will I make it through R3?

Hi runners Just about to start W5, should I be worried about R3? it looks daunting jogging for 20 minutes! I’m 67 and still going strong, I hope! Loving MJ as...

Hi runners Just about to start W5, should I be worried about R3? it looks daunt...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W5R2 completed - the psychological wall

So, completed the 2 x 8 minute runs today... again, slightly slower than previous runs, but ok. Laura was telling me this week that the difficulties are now...

So, completed the 2 x 8 minute runs today... again, slightly slower than previou...

layzellm

Graduate•4 years ago

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The one where I ran for 20+ mins with teabags in my shoes!!!

Well that’s week4run2 under my belt again and yet I nearly didn’t go when I woke up first. I looked out and it was still dark ....and the roads were wet......

Well that’s week4run2 under my belt again and yet I nearly didn’t go when I wo...

limberlou

Graduate•4 years ago

16 Replies

Week 5 run 2

Well week 5 run 2 done this morning and as usual first ten minutes 😡 then got into it and enjoyed the runs bring on the next run 🏃‍♂️

Well week 5 run 2 done this morning and as usual first ten minutes 😡 then got i...

pete1212

Graduate•4 years ago

9 Replies

Hey, I put my new shoes on...

I’ve gave in.... Week 1-2 I personally felt like I smashed, thinking this is totally doable, nice gradual build up and was so excited for week three when the...

I’ve gave in.... Week 1-2 I personally felt like I smashed, thinking this is tot...

SarahBash

Graduate•4 years ago

10 Replies

Knee struggles

Hello fellow C25k’ers, I was getting really into it and have been feeling super motivated to keep up the routine after having not ran for anything other than...

Hello fellow C25k’ers, I was getting really into it and have been feeling super ...

Tyurye0

•4 years ago

4 Replies

How far?

Just wondering how many KM should I be covering in week one, I’m doing about 2.8, I’m not rushing or going very fast, is that about right? What did you good...

Just wondering how many KM should I be covering in week one, I’m doing about 2....

Sazzles9

Graduate•4 years ago

10 Replies

Who is this person!

W1r2... I got up at 5:45am to do this before work, half way through when my Fitbit buzzed for my first silent alarm at the time I would normally start coming...

W1r2... I got up at 5:45am to do this before work, half way through when my Fit...

Sazzles9

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

Starting back After a break?

Have had to have a couple of months break due to life demands. I got to week 7 before I stopped- should I go back to the beginning?

Have had to have a couple of months break due to life demands. I got to week 7 b...

Hidden

•4 years ago

7 Replies

W4R2#2

Running solo This morning have respect for all of us who get out there alone. Poor dog is unwell, too poorly to run, so I decided to go alone without my...

Running solo This morning have respect for all of us who get out there alone. Po...

Comfortnotspeed

•4 years ago

12 Replies

And the other ones 🏃‍♀️

Road runners.. more ASICS 😊

Nymahchai

Graduate•4 years ago

15 Replies

Looking for help and motivation

Help folks, I need motivation. Graduated and continued for a month - then life took over and winter . My runs are at 05:00 , so difficult in the dark mornings...

Help folks, I need motivation. Graduated and continued for a month - then life ...

Strangethings

Graduate•4 years ago

12 Replies

New trainers 🌵

Well walked in them today to see how they were. So far so good and they are chunkier for trails etc. Haven’t figured out where to run yet and we are moving...

Well walked in them today to see how they were. So far so good and they are chu...

Nymahchai

Graduate•4 years ago

11 Replies

Week 1 - struggling!!

So I'm struggling to complete Week 1, I haven't managed yet (after 6 runs) to complete it. Should I move on to Week 2 or carry on until I can manage one full...

So I'm struggling to complete Week 1, I haven't managed yet (after 6 runs) to co...

chubbybrummie

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Knee pain

Well I was determined to give this a real go, I feel like I never complete anything and was determined. However on my last run of week 2 I started with my pain...

Well I was determined to give this a real go, I feel like I never complete anyth...

Mightyducks

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Finished week 2

Hi all Just finished week 2 (patting myself on the back) and was wondering if anyone has tips about week 3. The 3 minutes of running look scary.

Hi all Just finished week 2 (patting myself on the back) and was wondering if a...

Mouse116

•4 years ago

7 Replies

5 mins next week eek!

Wk3 run3 completed today. Feeling good and felt like I wanted to run more so I stayed out for an extra 15 mins just doing smaller intervals. 5 mins next week...

Wk3 run3 completed today. Feeling good and felt like I wanted to run more so I s...

Getfitter1980

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Shoes

Hi guys can you give me some pointers as to the best but reasonably priced running shoes

Hi guys can you give me some pointers as to the best but reasonably priced runni...

Steveoz

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Week 3 Run 3 done....

Now looking forward to the 5 minute runs in week 4..!!

Cowps

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Wow week 9

Week 9 first 30 min run. I cant believe it. I really didnt think I had another 3 mins in me. I would get to 28 mins and I would be shattered. As soon as Joe...

Week 9 first 30 min run. I cant believe it. I really didnt think I had another 3...

Raggnerdrac

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

Sore groin after fall Wk 1

Hello all, would be grateful for your advice/experience. I started Wk1 again, so determined to do it this time, and immediately developed sore knees. I read...

Hello all, would be grateful for your advice/experience. I started Wk1 again, so...

Born2run

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Injury

I was on week 2 r 1 last Monday when I felt a bit of a sore leg. Nothing major and enjoyed and finished the run no issue. The next day I couldn't walk well...

I was on week 2 r 1 last Monday when I felt a bit of a sore leg. Nothing major a...

C25kk

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Update: W3R3 success!

After posting the other day about a W3R3 run I wasn't able to complete, I went back out there today to try again and killed it. I did the whole run...

After posting the other day about a W3R3 run I wasn't able to complete, I went b...

purpleorblue

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Back jogging

I've been off with a respiratory virus. And it's now clearing up. Bit nervous getting back into jogging. I'm thinking intervals and just do what I can. I...

I've been off with a respiratory virus. And it's now clearing up. Bit nervous g...

ShadowDee

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W9R3 ✅ in the box!

A picture is worth a thousand words ........

Pebblesrun

Graduate•4 years ago

11 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

W4R2

Week 2 complete!

I'm new on here - 61 years young!

Will I look back and laugh?

Disaster

W5 R1...will I make it through R3?

W5R2 completed - the psychological wall

The one where I ran for 20+ mins with teabags in my shoes!!!

Week 5 run 2

Hey, I put my new shoes on...

Knee struggles

How far?

Who is this person!

Starting back After a break?

W4R2#2

And the other ones 🏃‍♀️

Looking for help and motivation

New trainers 🌵

Week 1 - struggling!!

Knee pain

Finished week 2

5 mins next week eek!

Shoes

Week 3 Run 3 done....

Wow week 9

Sore groin after fall Wk 1

Injury

Update: W3R3 success!

Back jogging

W9R3 ✅ in the box!

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