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well just did my 1st 30 min run 2 more to do then im a qualified runner WOW but what do i do then when its over

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well just did my 1st 30 min run 2 more to do then im a qualified runner WOW but...

dunnaping

Graduate•4 years ago

Did my second consolidation run this morning after graduating last Friday. Wow, running in the wind is hard work! 🥵 Especially when it’s against you for most...

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Consolidation run #2

Did my second consolidation run this morning after graduating last Friday. Wow, ...

LJAR

Graduate•4 years ago

only went and did it! I thought wednesdays run in 28 degrees was bad enough but half today's was wind against, luckily the first half. Feel great and ready for...

Week5 Run3

only went and did it! I thought wednesdays run in 28 degrees was bad enough but ...

Gilliebean66

•4 years ago

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Week 1 Done!

My legs hurt. My right calf in particular. I need new legs.

GrandmasterFunkballs

•4 years ago

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W7

25 min run today. Hurray! Upped my water intake as advised. Legs felt better but it was still hard-going and I think I may need to repeat before going...

25 min run today. Hurray! Upped my water intake as advised. Legs felt be...

Runbird

Graduate•4 years ago

Its a tad windy out there but managed the 3rd run of week 7 achieving a distance of 4.4km. Felt really good during it today, I know its stating the obvious...

Week 7 Run 3

Its a tad windy out there but managed the 3rd run of week 7 achieving a distance...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 1, Run 1.

Week 1, run 1....finished. My question is how do you get rid of the pain, if you feel it, down the front of ones shins? Cheers

Week 1, run 1....finished. My question is how do you get rid of the pain, if yo...

JonnyDevon

•4 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

Just finished, a big step up from week 3 I found it tough but I was determined not to stop, so glad I done it 👍

Just finished, a big step up from week 3 I found it tough but I was determined n...

Cheeky450

Graduate•4 years ago

Not because of the run, but because of the flying debris round here. It’s blooming windy.

Trying to pluck up the courage to go out today

Not because of the run, but because of the flying debris round here. It’s bloom...

Reggit

Graduate•4 years ago

So this just happened! ☺️🎉🎓🥳

Boom!

XxicegemsxX

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running and alcohol?

I had a lovely gentle run today - about 4 miles - and as I was trundling along, I indulged in a light post-lockdown fantasy (not a rudey-one though!). I...

I had a lovely gentle run today - about 4 miles - and as I was trundling along, ...

Sweet_Fanny_Adams

Graduate•4 years ago

A friend gave me a much better pair of trainers and the difference it has made to my calf, shin and ankles is amazing! Had to walk for about 30 seconds of the...

Week 4 run 2 completed (I still didnt die..I am a machine!)

A friend gave me a much better pair of trainers and the difference it has made t...

Broken_halo

•4 years ago

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Earbud advice please

Can anyone recommend some reasonably priced earbuds? I've been through about 10 pairs since I started running....They never seem to last longer than a year,...

Can anyone recommend some reasonably priced earbuds? I've been through about 10 ...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 - Final run - completed!! Whoop whoop!!

I can't quite believe it, but I made it! 3rd attempt at C25k in 18 months and it took lock down to finally help get me over the finish line! Having the time...

I can't quite believe it, but I made it! 3rd attempt at C25k in 18 months and i...

Her1

Graduate•4 years ago

Technically I’m on week 9 and should be graduating. However, I’ve hit a brick wall and cannot get past 20 minutes. I think it’s a mental hurdle rather than...

I’ve hit a (virtual) wall ...

Technically I’m on week 9 and should be graduating. However, I’ve hit a brick w...

Syko

Graduate•4 years ago

Has anyone used a Kardio mobile? are they any use?

Kardio mobile?

jpipw

Graduate•4 years ago

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Have you started Couch to 5K in the last 2-3 weeks? Partnership with the BBC!

Hello C25K community! If you've recently taken up running with our Couch to 5k app we'd love to hear from you! We have an exciting partnership with the BBC...

Hello C25K community! If you've recently taken up running with our Couch to 5k ...

SaffronGracePHE

Couchto5k Researcher•4 years ago

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Lockdown beginner

I started C25k to get me up and about during lockdown. I am a keen hill walker and missed being able to get outdoors. In week 1, I barely made the short runs...

I started C25k to get me up and about during lockdown. I am a keen hill walker a...

Indisguise

Graduate•4 years ago

Bit of a hiatus this week for sunshine and Paddleboarding, but finally finished Wk4.... not too bad given the week “off” and times seem to be staying the same...

Wk4 R3

Bit of a hiatus this week for sunshine and Paddleboarding, but finally finished ...

Mar1a

•4 years ago

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Painful shins

Hi all, I did W8R1 yesterday and struggled - it was boiling hot and my legs just didn't want to move. I completed it, although I didn't enjoy it. Over the last...

Hi all, I did W8R1 yesterday and struggled - it was boiling hot and my legs just...

emilyb95

Graduate•4 years ago

Hi everyone! I posted a couple of weeks ago as I knew I was going to have to take a break after having some minor surgery on my chest. I got some great support...

W5R3 after a few weeks off!

Hi everyone! I posted a couple of weeks ago as I knew I was going to have to tak...

Fayew_

•4 years ago

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Quarantine superpower??????

It seemed highly unlikely, and yet.......I DID IT!!! Just got back from W5R3 and completed it....and am still alive to post about it :). To all of you who are...

It seemed highly unlikely, and yet.......I DID IT!!! Just got back from W5R3 and...

pandemicmademedoit

•4 years ago

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Back pain

Hi All Just got back from 30 min run been achieving 4K in 30 and 5k with walk rather end. Well happy with that. Problem is did some stretches had a drink then...

Hi All Just got back from 30 min run been achieving 4K in 30 and 5k with walk r...

Gramp

•4 years ago

I completed wk 9 run 1 yesterday and I honestly can't believe I have done this. I am still running slowly but I don't care as I'm out doing it. 9 wks ago there...

Wk 9 run 1

I completed wk 9 run 1 yesterday and I honestly can't believe I have done this. ...

Wildfur

•4 years ago

Today was the last run of week 4 and let’s just say I attempted it in a slightly different way than usual... I took to my treadmill for today’s run and zoomed...

Week 4 Complete!!

Today was the last run of week 4 and let’s just say I attempted it in a slightly...

runforfun_

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hi

where do I go now I've completed couch to 5k

Gwynnie76

Graduate•4 years ago

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Repeating the weekly runs has helped me be more prepared.

I have started week 3 too. But before I embarked on it I did a lot of repeating of the pervious weeks. I did week 1 for 2 weeks and week 2 - I did that 5...

I have started week 3 too. But before I embarked on it I did a lot of repeating ...

JulesFl

•4 years ago

Week 4 Run 3 Definitely the hardest run of them all, probably the lack of sleep the last few nights due to my snoring husband! Definitely didn’t feel Like...

A Gollum run!

Week 4 Run 3 Definitely the hardest run of them all, probably the lack of sleep...

MrsWookiee

•4 years ago