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First run after 2 weeks!

So I’ve moved again!! I’ve had two weeks of work, moving and restless nights!! But today after a good sleep I went for it nice and early!! I had no idea where...

So I’ve moved again!! I’ve had two weeks of work, moving and restless nights!! B...

XxicegemsxX

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R1 - Moody weather didn't affect my running today!

30 MINUTES!!!!!! I ran for 30 minutes today that is absolutely mental, I can't believe it! Today was a really good run, I decided to run in the rain for the...

30 MINUTES!!!!!! I ran for 30 minutes today that is absolutely mental, I can't b...

packersruns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Rain 😂

Who knew!?! It’s my 6th week attempting to run and yes my third attempt at completing week 2 but how wonderful is running in the rain??! I genuinely never knew...

Who knew!?! It’s my 6th week attempting to run and yes my third attempt at compl...

TheCheese

•4 years ago

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Wk 8, first run great then....

The docs stopped doing B12 injections a week before i started wk 8, 4 weeks ago now. I have zero energy, breathlessness and burning in my legs. I started on...

The docs stopped doing B12 injections a week before i started wk 8, 4 weeks ago ...

Shortyat1969

•4 years ago

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Back on the ball...

After a miserable last post, I'm happy to say that I'm back into the swing of things and have just completed w6r1. I had to repeat week 5 twice to get back on...

After a miserable last post, I'm happy to say that I'm back into the swing of th...

rockyracer

•4 years ago

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Week 3 nearly done....still not loving the jogging/running part !!!

Nearly complete week 3 and always so pleased with myself when I finish a run/jog but still finding it hard not really looking for to week 4 but determined to...

Nearly complete week 3 and always so pleased with myself when I finish a run/jog...

Bezza42

•4 years ago

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Cramp

After 3 weeks out due to injury, I have run w3 r2 this week, also calf strengthening exercises. I have been getting awful shin and inner thigh cramps a few...

After 3 weeks out due to injury, I have run w3 r2 this week, also calf strengthe...

Dobbydoodah

Graduate•4 years ago

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Rest days

Hey folks, can anyone recommend any programs or lighter forms of exercise to do on my rest days? Find myself being pretty restless and need something for days...

Hey folks, can anyone recommend any programs or lighter forms of exercise to do ...

Zoot3000

•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

Took a different route and ended up on a hill so steep the footpath has hairpins. Found a new super-slow-gear for that one. Proud to be approaching the...

Took a different route and ended up on a hill so steep the footpath has hairpins...

Plodder0771

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Newbie

Have just completed week one of couch to 5k, more like a jog than a run but managed it. Determined to complete all weeks. Was anyone else really slow to start...

Have just completed week one of couch to 5k, more like a jog than a run but mana...

Lovedobby

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 Run q

Week 1 run 1 complete. Happy I've actually started that has to be a positive.

VMBR

•4 years ago

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Extra rest day ?

Is having your hair done this evening for the first time in 126 days good enough reason to blag an extra rest day tomorrow ? So you can bask in having salon...

Is having your hair done this evening for the first time in 126 days good enough...

SweatyHettie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 r2 in the bag

The end is in sight!! Bit slow tonight but slow and steady still gets you there. Next run on Friday.

The end is in sight!! Bit slow tonight but slow and steady still gets you there...

juliemacd1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 - Run 2

Completed this run tonight, but it felt hard won I am finding week 7 a challenge and I can’t really put my finger on why. I am hydrated and well rested. I...

Completed this run tonight, but it felt hard won I am finding week 7 a challenge...

Runner_P

Graduate•4 years ago

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Whoop whoop 🙌🏼 40 mins!

Amazed that after starting this programme less than 3 months ago, I managed 40 mins today (W12R1). It was slow, but I actually enjoyed it. Highlight was when...

Amazed that after starting this programme less than 3 months ago, I managed 40 m...

Lula375

Graduate•4 years ago

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3k

Supposedly a fast 3k turned out it wasn’t 😀 weather was perfect, sun, little wind, we really enjoyed our run and it was closer to 4k in the end

Supposedly a fast 3k turned out it wasn’t 😀 weather was perfect, sun, little wi...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Humiliation 😳

I'm such an idiot. Smug personified having graduated and into 3rd week of consolidation, doing 6.7km between warm up, 30 min run and cool down - according to...

I'm such an idiot. Smug personified having graduated and into 3rd week of consol...

Scotdee

Graduate•4 years ago

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Nice & Steady after work! No Heroics!

I’ve got a bit of a niggle in my left knee after Saturdays run! Took an extra rest day as I was away overnight with work, yesterday! I strapped my knee brace...

I’ve got a bit of a niggle in my left knee after Saturdays run! Took an extra re...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Consolidation 0.5

So due to personal reasons and illness since graduating I’ve not been able to run (I tried but was consequently ill). As it has been over a week since I...

So due to personal reasons and illness since graduating I’ve not been able to ru...

ThatGingeRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 woes - running technique??

I have really struggled with week 6 after the success of week 5. I repeated W6R1 and managed to get through R2 but R3 has broken me today. I had to have a...

I have really struggled with week 6 after the success of week 5. I repeated W6R1...

Newbiefitness

•4 years ago

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Is this too slow?

Ok so I don't really do stats when it comes to running, but a friend recently recommended 'Map My Run' so I used it on W7R2 this evening and I'm feeling so...

Ok so I don't really do stats when it comes to running, but a friend recently re...

clairelouiserunner

•4 years ago

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Need motivation (and a kick up the backside)

After graduating many months ago I didn't do so much running but kept going with some exercise and fitness in the gym. I have now literally done nothing...

After graduating many months ago I didn't do so much running but kept going with...

Cath400

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

I did it I did it I did it I did it, I only went and did it, I detested the first minute of run one week one and just ran 20 mins without stopping average pace...

I did it I did it I did it I did it, I only went and did it, I detested the firs...

Tendance

•4 years ago

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W8R1 unbelievable and amazing

Just saying. I feel so proud. Thank you C25k. Went a bit fast at first and had to slow down at the end (note must listen to my own advice but was so excited...

Just saying. I feel so proud. Thank you C25k. Went a bit fast at first and had...

Grannyasbo

Graduate•4 years ago

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OFF THE COUCH: running bad for your knees? Run a marathon to improve them!

Interesting study showing that condition of bone marrow and articular cartilage improved in first-time marathon runners....

Interesting study showing that condition of bone marrow and articular cartilage...

John_W

Graduate•4 years ago

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Im a graduate haha!!!!!!

Ive done it!!!! Ive graduated so chuffed. Good luck everyone 🏃‍♀️

Kirstie1978

Graduate•4 years ago

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Is the app timing accurate?!?!

For my last four runs (3 x 25mins & 1 x 28min) I’ve been using mapmyrun alongside the C25k app .... each time Mapmyrun has shown that I’ve run for one minute...

For my last four runs (3 x 25mins & 1 x 28min) I’ve been using mapmyrun alongsid...

Chokka

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8

I’ve not posted for a while. I’m still working my way through the weeks and can’t believe i am on week 8! To think my last post was something about being...

I’ve not posted for a while. I’m still working my way through the weeks and can’...

Allstar1975

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8- can’t do it 😩

First tine posting on here... Started week 8 and attempted it 3 times and can’t complete it without stopping (and pausing the app) for a minute breather half...

First tine posting on here... Started week 8 and attempted it 3 times and can’t...

Cindy91

•4 years ago

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Educating Enid - Week 2 revisited: Importance of warm up stretches.

Week 2 of the programme revisited and my inner ego, Enid, is insisting on warm up stretches. Cool down stretches I can appreciate. But we are still not doing a...

Week 2 of the programme revisited and my inner ego, Enid, is insisting on warm u...

Nilsam

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2020

First run after 2 weeks!

W9R1 - Moody weather didn't affect my running today!

Rain 😂

Wk 8, first run great then....

Back on the ball...

Week 3 nearly done....still not loving the jogging/running part !!!

Cramp

Rest days

Week 9 Run 2

Newbie

Week 1 Run q

Extra rest day ?

Week 8 r2 in the bag

Week 7 - Run 2

Whoop whoop 🙌🏼 40 mins!

3k

Consolidation Humiliation 😳

Nice & Steady after work! No Heroics!

Consolidation 0.5

Week 6 woes - running technique??

Is this too slow?

Need motivation (and a kick up the backside)

Week 5 Run 3

W8R1 unbelievable and amazing

OFF THE COUCH: running bad for your knees? Run a marathon to improve them!

Im a graduate haha!!!!!!

Is the app timing accurate?!?!

Week 8

Week 8- can’t do it 😩

Educating Enid - Week 2 revisited: Importance of warm up stretches.

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