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Week 8

That’s week 8 done, week 9 starts tomorrow morning. Still so far of running 5k 🙄

That’s week 8 done, week 9 starts tomorrow morning. Still so far of running 5k �...

Deanm77

•4 years ago

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Week 2 c25k

Hi All. I have not run for over 10 years or more. Just completed week 2 and have massive cramps which last now 2 days. Any advice how to get to week 3 which...

Hi All. I have not run for over 10 years or more. Just completed week 2 and have...

MarioBench

•4 years ago

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Disappointed

I got as far as week 9 run 1 and was coping with it very well. Really on top of it and into it also. I started a new job a month ago and havnt been running in...

I got as far as week 9 run 1 and was coping with it very well. Really on top of ...

jol1pjl1

•4 years ago

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W6R2

Woke up at 5, but dozed until 6 or so until I couldn't sleep so decided I may as well go out and do todays run before it gets too hot. Enjoyed it, but still...

Woke up at 5, but dozed until 6 or so until I couldn't sleep so decided I may as...

WearsTheFoxHat

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6

Completed. Amazed I can run or jog for 25 minutes. Had a bad time earlier this week as I ran at midday and the sun was too much for me. Just completed my third...

Completed. Amazed I can run or jog for 25 minutes. Had a bad time earlier this w...

edwardkerrison

•4 years ago

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W5r2

Completed W5r2 yesterday, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. The only thing is the treadmill boredom, I listen to music which helps a bit, I may...

Completed W5r2 yesterday, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. The only t...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 7 and it is taking 3-4 days getting over aching knees and muscles and this means I am only getting 2 runs per week, outside on trails

I am stretching, using a foam roller, warming up and cooling down properly, I am 55 and 16 stone (down from 16.5 stones) , any ideas or tips ? Thanks and stay...

I am stretching, using a foam roller, warming up and cooling down properly, I am...

Bikeroldboy

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run for 10 days.

As some of you know I had some lower back pain problems which lasted longer than usual, I get them from time to time and they usually clear up in two or three...

As some of you know I had some lower back pain problems which lasted longer than...

Rigpig

Graduate•4 years ago

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Post run update: to failed run week 4 run 1

After a disastrous 1st try on Thursday for week 4 run 1 ...I took on everyone’s advice. Gave it a days rest as suggested. I must admit I was a little nervous...

After a disastrous 1st try on Thursday for week 4 run 1 ...I took on everyone’s...

Anniejam

•4 years ago

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Here we go again.....

Started the program again....graduate 2 years ago but never carried on. Decided to give myself a challenge again, forgot how hard it is. Fingers crossed for...

Started the program again....graduate 2 years ago but never carried on. Decided ...

Peet999

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’m New!

Hello just completed day 1 of C25K today. Not run for nearly 30 years so hoping I can keep this up. However, apart from my erratic breathing I got though it,...

Hello just completed day 1 of C25K today. Not run for nearly 30 years so hoping ...

Footy71

•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 3 - 25 mins x 3... 😁

Hi everyone Confidence up, 3 x 25 minute runs down and looking forward to week 8. So week 1 run seems like yesterday and I am not sure how I got to this...

Hi everyone Confidence up, 3 x 25 minute runs down and looking forward to week ...

Tootall69

•4 years ago

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Breathing tips please

Week 6: Hi all, It’s my first post on here 🙈 but I’ve read so many posts on here which has kept me motivated to get this far! I’ve just finished week 6 day...

Week 6: Hi all, It’s my first post on here 🙈 but I’ve read so many posts on h...

Shanleighx

•4 years ago

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W4 R1

After struggling with the first run of week 3 I faced week 4 with some trepidation. Am I ready for this, or should I repeat a week 3 run? Well tonight I...

After struggling with the first run of week 3 I faced week 4 with some trepidati...

Somerlass

Graduate•4 years ago

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Trail shoe tips?

Up until now I have been running in my son's (cheap) out-grown trainers and I had promised myself a new pair when I finished week 9. But, I've just completed...

Up until now I have been running in my son's (cheap) out-grown trainers and I ha...

Woollyweaver

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

Yayyy I did it and feel great! ( I got the real sense of achievement I was hoping for on w5r3 but which eluded me) Looking forward to week 7 now...I think...

Yayyy I did it and feel great! ( I got the real sense of achievement I was hopin...

Workingathome

Graduate•4 years ago

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Delighted to have managed Week 5 Run 3

I have religiously NOT looked ahead in C25K, and although I’ve got to Week 5 previously (several years ago) I had forgotten that by the end of Week 5 you are...

I have religiously NOT looked ahead in C25K, and although I’ve got to Week 5 pre...

Orange_Girl

Graduate•4 years ago

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The myth of week 5 Run 3

I just did it🌈☀️🤸‍♂️. 5 weeks ago I hadn’t run since I was a child. Since I started this programme I’ve had horribly sore knees needing ice and physio...

I just did it🌈☀️🤸‍♂️. 5 weeks ago I hadn’t run since I was a child. Since I ...

FreedomToRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Completed Week 4 but small shoulder pains?

Newbie here and definitely a newbie to running. I’ve today completed week four and haven’t had too many problems with general fitness levels but the five...

Newbie here and definitely a newbie to running. I’ve today completed week four a...

MattWFC

Graduate•4 years ago

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4th Consolidation Run

Today I decided to check out the c25k+ podcasts and went with the first one that does cadence and form training. It was great - i felt it really helped as I...

Today I decided to check out the c25k+ podcasts and went with the first one that...

Fionamags

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2, R1 - DON'T GIVE UP, IT WORKS!!

Wow. I'm writing this from a bench looking at the sea, feeling bloody amazing. After completing W1, R3 last week, I was quite nervous about this run. I was...

Wow. I'm writing this from a bench looking at the sea, feeling bloody amazing. ...

MWattsit

•4 years ago

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Advice needed

I had completed my last run of week 3 however then I was poorly so haven't run for a week am I best doing week 3 again or just move into week 4 thanks in...

I had completed my last run of week 3 however then I was poorly so haven't run f...

Running01

•4 years ago

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Week 5, run 2

8 minutes felt quite hard, but I managed it and even went a very tiny bit faster for the final 60 seconds of the second run. It was quieter this morning too -...

8 minutes felt quite hard, but I managed it and even went a very tiny bit faster...

TortoiseRegretsHare

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

I did it!!!!! Wasn’t easy but I took the advice and just kept putting in step in front of the other!! OMG I’m so proud of my self. Looking forward to next week...

I did it!!!!! Wasn’t easy but I took the advice and just kept putting in step in...

MrsDidds

•4 years ago

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Wk9 R3 a butt dial disaster.

I did it. Did my last run of the plan today, and managed it in under 30mins. Something went wrong my phone in my pocket, not only did I manage to butt dial...

I did it. Did my last run of the plan today, and managed it in under 30mins. S...

blueskyrunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 5 run 3

Hi All, I’ve just completed wk 5 run 3 today. However some of it is running up a slight hill. I’m not saying I found it easy but I kept going. Do most of you...

Hi All, I’ve just completed wk 5 run 3 today. However some of it is running up ...

Bridget12345

Graduate•4 years ago

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2nd time around!!!

Hiya everyone! This is my 2nd time at this. But this time outside running. It’s very different. All the bumps under your feet and up slight hills & downwards...

Hiya everyone! This is my 2nd time at this. But this time outside running. It’s ...

SharsX

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7

Hello I’m on week 7 run 1 I can’t do it without our stopping once or twice just for a few seconds each time I don’t know if I should keep going or go back a...

Hello I’m on week 7 run 1 I can’t do it without our stopping once or twice just...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 5 R 3

Hi everyone Just returned from last run of week 5 , Laura nearly blew my mind when she said 20 mins constant running ! However managed it , breathing better...

Hi everyone Just returned from last run of week 5 , Laura nearly blew my mind w...

Hideaway3

•4 years ago

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5th Consolidation run 4.5kms. Still very slow

Had a lovely run after wimping our yesterday. But oh... still so slow and when I try and speed up feel so heavy on the legs. Maybe I need to work on my...

Had a lovely run after wimping our yesterday. But oh... still so slow and when I...

Timotea

Graduate•4 years ago

10 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

Week 8

Week 2 c25k

Disappointed

W6R2

Week 6

W5r2

Week 7 and it is taking 3-4 days getting over aching knees and muscles and this means I am only getting 2 runs per week, outside on trails

First run for 10 days.

Post run update: to failed run week 4 run 1

Here we go again.....

I’m New!

Week 7 run 3 - 25 mins x 3... 😁

Breathing tips please

W4 R1

Trail shoe tips?

Week 6 Run 3

Delighted to have managed Week 5 Run 3

The myth of week 5 Run 3

Completed Week 4 but small shoulder pains?

4th Consolidation Run

W2, R1 - DON'T GIVE UP, IT WORKS!!

Advice needed

Week 5, run 2

Week 6 run 3

Wk9 R3 a butt dial disaster.

Wk 5 run 3

2nd time around!!!

Week 7

Week 5 R 3

5th Consolidation run 4.5kms. Still very slow

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