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Shin pain, so is this shin splints?

Background: I completed c25k last year in October, ran 5k once or twice a week Nov-Dec, and then I did it again Jan - Mar with someone who was very slow, so it...

Background: I completed c25k last year in October, ran 5k once or twice a week N...

TreeZebra

•3 years ago

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Graduation run done 🎉🎉

I’ve just completed W9R3 and so pleased 😀 I started on jan 2nd and I’ve had a couple of unsuccessful runs and repeated a few, but got there in the end. I...

I’ve just completed W9R3 and so pleased 😀 I started on jan 2nd and I’ve had a ...

joeyg76

Graduate•3 years ago

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Keeping at it

Well I’m a few weeks past graduating and still enjoying it. I’m now running the 5k albeit it slowly (around 40mins) which is more than I could manage when I...

Well I’m a few weeks past graduating and still enjoying it. I’m now running the ...

markbrom

Graduate•3 years ago

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Knees wk4

Completed wk3 and absolutely loving it but my knees are swollen, using knee supports helps pain whilst running but swelling is getting worse, will it get...

Completed wk3 and absolutely loving it but my knees are swollen, using knee supp...

Kitemoore

•3 years ago

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Record runs

What app is everyone using to record their runs? Distance, maps, calories, time etc? Want to have a record so I can see my performance improve

What app is everyone using to record their runs? Distance, maps, calories, time ...

Scrambledlegsss

•3 years ago

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W6r2

Yes completed I lost Laura for the first time though today and didn’t realise. I thought hmm Laura has usually had a little motivation chat by now im sure of...

Yes completed I lost Laura for the first time though today and didn’t realise. ...

Greenfingers21

Graduate•3 years ago

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Difficult run

Yesterday was so hard, I did my 2nd run in my 2nd week and it was freezing and my joints started to ache. I was almost in tears. I normally run first thing in...

Yesterday was so hard, I did my 2nd run in my 2nd week and it was freezing and m...

Dianenonebutme

•3 years ago

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Graduation Day 😁

After 3 failed attempts to complete the course, l finally did the 9 weeks without missing a run... absolutely delighted so where is this certificate they...

After 3 failed attempts to complete the course, l finally did the 9 weeks withou...

Jimmib22

•3 years ago

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Week 2 completed

Completed week 2 run 3 today, feel like this week has flown by for some reason? Really proud of myself for completing my second week, can’t wait to see what...

Completed week 2 run 3 today, feel like this week has flown by for some reason? ...

Pinkpug1996

•3 years ago

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C25k week 2 run 3

Getting there, enjoying it. Just hope I can stay the distance finish C25k and then keep going

Getting there, enjoying it. Just hope I can stay the distance finish C25k and t...

Montstotsalfie

•3 years ago

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W8R1

Well that was tough! First time I’ve really felt it and wanted to stop. I didn’t but feel wrecked this evening. Anyone else had anything similar? Feeling...

Well that was tough! First time I’ve really felt it and wanted to stop. I didn’t...

Wormykim

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wk6r2 ✔

Yay!! I actually done it ! ,I had every intention of not running today, I was feelin pretty tender after my last run so thought since I was starting work at...

Yay!! I actually done it ! ,I had every intention of not running today, I was fe...

Crazyrocheter

Graduate•3 years ago

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W7R2 step by step

Wasn’t easy this time as I walked yesterday for about 20 km. But I ran as slow as possible and I could finish it all right. And for the first time I run...

Wasn’t easy this time as I walked yesterday for about 20 km. But I ran as slow a...

Wild-Strawberry

Graduate•3 years ago

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Improvements after completion

Hi All, Completed the program just after Christmas and kept going. I now do a 6k loop around the town, each run I finish with a push and feel my stamina is way...

Hi All, Completed the program just after Christmas and kept going. I now do a 6k...

Duncan_Greenock

•3 years ago

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Muscle building exercises for 10yr old kids ?

I'm not sure which forum is right to ask, so posting it for all to view my question. Here are important questions I have for my kid who is 10 yr old. Whole...

I'm not sure which forum is right to ask, so posting it for all to view my quest...

FairyTales

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 5 Smashed

Final 20 min run, was probably too fast but completed so well happy. Week 6 start only a day a way. Good job for everyone getting through this, together we can...

Final 20 min run, was probably too fast but completed so well happy. Week 6 star...

Big_ol_Stu

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

Eeeek! Done ✅ Only one left. I really enjoyed tonight too. For the first time I felt in control, and even had a wee bit left in the tank to nip past people...

Eeeek! Done ✅ Only one left. I really enjoyed tonight too. For the first time I ...

branders1974

Graduate•3 years ago

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Any advice greatly received!

I was on w4 r3 of C25K then I had a car collision and I didn’t run for a week or so. I understand after not running for a while, you have to build up again,...

I was on w4 r3 of C25K then I had a car collision and I didn’t run for a week or...

julie-ob-308

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 9 run 2 done . 1 run to go!!!! 😳

Oh my giddy aunt. Only one more run left then all the little yellow circles are ticked off and I have finished this Bad Boy 💪 ! Started on January 4th and...

Oh my giddy aunt. Only one more run left then all the little yellow circles are ...

Captain_Autumn

Graduate•3 years ago

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When the motivation comes, you gotta reach for your running shoes

So, the plan was to run W6R3 tomorrow morning but whilst sitting at home this afternoon I kept thinking how good I’d feel in the morning knowing I’d already...

So, the plan was to run W6R3 tomorrow morning but whilst sitting at home this af...

Oilandwater

Graduate•3 years ago

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Touching distance !!

W9R2 complete !! I even ran an extra 2 mins for the 5k !! Can’t wait for Friday and my final run for the program , but I know now I can do it so it won’t be...

W9R2 complete !! I even ran an extra 2 mins for the 5k !! Can’t wait for Friday ...

Fatheadcymru73

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wk9 R3 done!!!

So proud to say that I've completed Wk9 R3. I've read the advice on the forum and taken encouragement from those who are more experienced than me on this....

So proud to say that I've completed Wk9 R3. I've read the advice on the forum an...

Miss_Petal

Graduate•3 years ago

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Fought through the pain

Fought through Arthritis pain in my feet to start and finish Week 1 Run 2. I’ll be suffering in the morning but at the moment it feels worth it

Fought through Arthritis pain in my feet to start and finish Week 1 Run 2. I’ll ...

BlackMon

•3 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 completed

Hello all Well 27 runs, 27 completed, a few were touch and go in the beginning with tight calves. I realised early on to go even slower than i was going. This...

Hello all Well 27 runs, 27 completed, a few were touch and go in the beginning w...

sbrown1264

Graduate•3 years ago

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3rd Consolidation Run

5k all done this morning, steady pace. No land speed records were broken 🤣

Beastie_MCCXIX

Graduate•3 years ago

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C25K W8R2 - killing it (yay)

Second run of the 28 minute runs and I’m actually nailing this!! I beat all new records on this run and boy does it feel good! So close to that 5K run!!!...

Second run of the 28 minute runs and I’m actually nailing this!! I beat all new ...

BethEdwards23

Graduate•3 years ago

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Pleased.. W6R3 done

Amazed at how this programme is working for me. I have just followed it and never missed or had to repeat a run. Every time I go out I think ... oh it's a...

Amazed at how this programme is working for me. I have just followed it and neve...

B6ETE

•3 years ago

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Doubtful

so really proud of myself, I am on week 4 and got up at 6am and done a run 2 in -3 ! I just mange it ! I have had a quick look at the progression next week...

so really proud of myself, I am on week 4 and got up at 6am and done a run 2 in ...

Funhouse1

•3 years ago

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Getting better and better.

Haven’t posted for a bit, so here’s an update. Have steadily been improving, increasing distance on new leg🦿just a bit at a time, even had a little jog the...

Haven’t posted for a bit, so here’s an update. Have steadily been improving, inc...

Petem56

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week six - runs one and two completed!

Good afternoon all! I have now completed week six, runs one and two! Yay! I never thought I would say this, but I am so pleased to be leaving the intervals...

Good afternoon all! I have now completed week six, runs one and two! Yay! I neve...

katiekatiekatiekatie

Graduate•3 years ago

4 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2021

Shin pain, so is this shin splints?

Graduation run done 🎉🎉

Keeping at it

Knees wk4

Record runs

W6r2

Difficult run

Graduation Day 😁

Week 2 completed

C25k week 2 run 3

W8R1

Wk6r2 ✔

W7R2 step by step

Improvements after completion

Muscle building exercises for 10yr old kids ?

Week 5 Smashed

Week 9 Run 2

Any advice greatly received!

Week 9 run 2 done . 1 run to go!!!! 😳

When the motivation comes, you gotta reach for your running shoes

Touching distance !!

Wk9 R3 done!!!

Fought through the pain

Week 9 Run 3 completed

3rd Consolidation Run

C25K W8R2 - killing it (yay)

Pleased.. W6R3 done

Doubtful

Getting better and better.

Week six - runs one and two completed!

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