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Wk7 R1 done - at what point in this program did you catch the running bug?

Still following advice given to me on a previous post and jumped out of bed this morning and straight out of the front door into Wk7R1. I love how I’m at the...

Still following advice given to me on a previous post and jumped out of bed this...

Oilandwater

Graduate•3 years ago

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Broken ankle, pesky hip - the saga continues

If anyone remembers - I restarted c25k again 3 months ago (re-re-started?) after breaking my ankle, but 3 weeks in, the joint swelled up and I had to stop...

If anyone remembers - I restarted c25k again 3 months ago (re-re-started?) after...

grumpyoldgirl

Graduate•3 years ago

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Can't get it right W8R2

Can't seem to get the speed right. Felt I was going too slowly so I speed up, can't breathe so I slow down but feel I'm going too slowly. Have no one to run...

Can't seem to get the speed right. Felt I was going too slowly so I speed up, ca...

Netflix_and_Chill

•3 years ago

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Small steps

Week three done, could have done more at end,felt great

Hodgy33

•3 years ago

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Wk9 r2

Got run 3 coming up tomorrow although the best I’ve managed so far is 4.04k so I’m under no illusions about doing 5k in 30 mins or at all just yet....

Got run 3 coming up tomorrow although the best I’ve managed so far is 4.04k so I...

Tig40

Graduate•3 years ago

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Music recommendations

Looking to expand on my playlist with some ideal BPM songs. My current playlist is a mix of cheese, 2000’s Indie and current pop. The ideal BPM for my stride...

Looking to expand on my playlist with some ideal BPM songs. My current playlist ...

Oilandwater

Graduate•3 years ago

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Second consolidation week 😎

Yo! It’s been a week since I posted about my first week of consolidation runs, so here’s the low down on week 2. First run: nice and easy 30mins using NRC and...

Yo! It’s been a week since I posted about my first week of consolidation runs, s...

SassyF

Graduate•3 years ago

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CC

Morning All I really can’t believe I’m running my last time today W9 Run 3, I haven’t run since my late teens and I’m 60 this month so this is a great...

Morning All I really can’t believe I’m running my last time today W9 Run 3, I ha...

CCLCECRC

•3 years ago

1 Reply

DONE AND DUSTED

Firstly, I am so very proud to say that my wife ran her W1R1 this morning. Secondly, I ran my W9R3 at the same time. 30 mins and 5K coinciding nicely - that...

Firstly, I am so very proud to say that my wife ran her W1R1 this morning. Secon...

newbie-nick

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wk6r3 done ✔

Well it happened again ! :D ,not 25mins but 34mins! I did this run on my treadmill I didn't like it! :/ after running outside i think I've spoiled my treadmill...

Well it happened again ! :D ,not 25mins but 34mins! I did this run on my treadmi...

Crazyrocheter

Graduate•3 years ago

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W8 complete

Just one week to graduation - very exciting! I’m confident I can do it now. I’ve said it before but it’s worth repeating. In W2 I struggled to run for 90 secs...

Just one week to graduation - very exciting! I’m confident I can do it now. I’ve...

DavidW955

Graduate•3 years ago

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Inspiration

How nice to be that inspiration to your wife. What a lovely day tomorrow will be 👍👏

How nice to be that inspiration to your wife. What a lovely day tomorrow will be...

Greenfingers21

Graduate•3 years ago

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2nd Graduation

Well, after a tumultuous year for all of us, a year when the pandemic caused a lot of us to isolate and not run, I've just managed to graduate for the second...

Well, after a tumultuous year for all of us, a year when the pandemic caused a l...

daycartes

Graduate•3 years ago

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Second to last - and 5k

Penultimate run and it was great ! At one point I felt it was almost like meditation ! I’ve enjoyed the last two runs a lot. Am thinking it’s because it’s...

Penultimate run and it was great ! At one point I felt it was almost like medit...

Badrun

Graduate•3 years ago

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PROBLEM WITH THE COUCH TO 5K APP

Hi I'm so frustrated I started the Couch to 5K again and have been doing really well, that is until my phone updated and now the Couch to 5k app doesn't work....

Hi I'm so frustrated I started the Couch to 5K again and have been doing really ...

Kemali

•3 years ago

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W2R3

W2R3 completed by doing the same circuit as last run, but in the other direction. Still had to run up a hill, but, first time around I did C25K on the flat and...

W2R3 completed by doing the same circuit as last run, but in the other direction...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•3 years ago

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What is the cadence on the podcasts?

I am paying more attention to increasing my cadence and listening to the music. I'm at Week 8, is the cadence of the music with Laura on the podcast, mentioned...

I am paying more attention to increasing my cadence and listening to the music. ...

coolfemme

Graduate•3 years ago

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Runner - at last

Week 6 run 3 completed ✅ It’s been 2 weeks since run 2 and they’ve been **** weeks to say the least. I needed to get back out there and so glad I did. Breezy,...

Week 6 run 3 completed ✅ It’s been 2 weeks since run 2 and they’ve been **** we...

KJB72

Graduate•3 years ago

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When is too soon ...

... to return to running after an injury. Long story short, I’ve spent two weeks on the IC having ignored a niggle in my calf first felt at week 5 and did...

... to return to running after an injury. Long story short, I’ve spent two week...

TallnBald

Graduate•3 years ago

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First 20 minute run complete

I did it, Wk5 run 3 and so pleased with myself 😁 It was tough but I couldn't finish 60 seconds on week 1, so worth every minute.

I did it, Wk5 run 3 and so pleased with myself 😁 It was tough but I couldn't f...

Nohare

•3 years ago

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Creeping into obesity

High cholesterol, high triglycerides, drink too much, creeping into obesity, can’t stand exercise!

High cholesterol, high triglycerides, drink too much, creeping into obesity, can...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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W7r1 - found it hard

I tried a new route, slight gradual incline. Wish I hadn’t as it affected my whole run. My legs felt so heavy so did a bit of walking. Really disappointed...

I tried a new route, slight gradual incline. Wish I hadn’t as it affected my w...

JumpShredded

Graduate•3 years ago

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Two Things...

... are happening tomorrow. 1) Most importantly, my lovely wife is starting her C25K 2) I have my graduation run.

... are happening tomorrow. 1) Most importantly, my lovely wife is starting her ...

newbie-nick

Graduate•3 years ago

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knee pain

I can't walk or run in week 3 ,pain in both knees,PLEASE advise .

Everygreen

•3 years ago

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How do you keep it interesting?

Well, I think I've got this now! Thanks to Laura's advice and encouragement. I have completed week 9 run 1 on a beautiful Spring morning. Fortunately I live...

Well, I think I've got this now! Thanks to Laura's advice and encouragement. I h...

Paul25k

Graduate•3 years ago

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W9R3 complete

W9R3 complete, here's to a couple of days of rest and thinking about my new challange next week :)

W9R3 complete, here's to a couple of days of rest and thinking about my new chal...

hoggle1

Graduate•3 years ago

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treating myself?

Hello all, after completing C25K i thought i would treat myself to some new trainers. I am after your thoughts. I want very bouncy ones! budget approx £75,...

Hello all, after completing C25K i thought i would treat myself to some new trai...

sbrown1264

Graduate•3 years ago

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Knee pain

I’m having a dull knee ache after short distance, can anyone help?

Sunnywidget

•3 years ago

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Stuck - no recent progress due to poor mental health

So I've been doing Couch to 5k since the start of January. I'm technically only on week 8 run 2 now because of gaps and repeats. The last time I did a run was...

So I've been doing Couch to 5k since the start of January. I'm technically only ...

nowherefast

•3 years ago

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Week 9

Hi, I’ve just ran my first 30 minute run on week 9! I’m totally amazed! I can’t say I enjoy running, rather that I endure it at the moment, do others feel the...

Hi, I’ve just ran my first 30 minute run on week 9! I’m totally amazed! I can’t ...

Sammyyy

Graduate•3 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2021

Wk7 R1 done - at what point in this program did you catch the running bug?

Broken ankle, pesky hip - the saga continues

Can't get it right W8R2

Small steps

Wk9 r2

Music recommendations

Second consolidation week 😎

CC

DONE AND DUSTED

Wk6r3 done ✔

W8 complete

Inspiration

2nd Graduation

Second to last - and 5k

PROBLEM WITH THE COUCH TO 5K APP

W2R3

What is the cadence on the podcasts?

Runner - at last

When is too soon ...

First 20 minute run complete

Creeping into obesity

W7r1 - found it hard

Two Things...

knee pain

How do you keep it interesting?

W9R3 complete

treating myself?

Knee pain

Stuck - no recent progress due to poor mental health

Week 9

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