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WK6 R2 Done

Back to it today after my rest day yesterday, my weird hip sensation wasn’t causing any issues during and I had a really good stretch after. Fingers crossed...

Back to it today after my rest day yesterday, my weird hip sensation wasn’t cau...

Oilandwater

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wobble forgotten

Well after my little wobble on Sunday all was forgotten this morning. Had a good run in lovely cold sunshine and run for 32 mins. I did my normal route just...

Well after my little wobble on Sunday all was forgotten this morning. Had a goo...

Returnagain

Graduate•3 years ago

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w9R1

Not a good start..... my boy gave me a snotty nose. Got 15 mins in..... that was all. Will try again tomo or Thursday. Looks like I’ll graduate next week...

Not a good start..... my boy gave me a snotty nose. Got 15 mins in..... that wa...

Running_like_pheobe

Graduate•3 years ago

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W1 R1 (again)

This is my second go at c25k. The first time round I got to week 6 I’m hoping to complete this time. It wasn’t pretty but I took it slow and I feel fab. I know...

This is my second go at c25k. The first time round I got to week 6 I’m hoping to...

Minnielala78

•3 years ago

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Almost there

I haven done 8 weeks and now `I am waiting to fix some little not-run relates injuries. I have purchased a running GPS watch and would really like to aim for...

I haven done 8 weeks and now `I am waiting to fix some little not-run relates in...

AndruDjango

•3 years ago

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I DON'T LIKE THE BBC!!

OK, to be more precise, I don't like their weather forecast for my last two runs of C25K. My penultimate run tomorrow - listen to me talking about running! -...

OK, to be more precise, I don't like their weather forecast for my last two runs...

newbie-nick

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 5

I've completed week 4 but am daunted looking ahead to this week. Runs 1 and 2 seem okay but run 3...... eek!!!!

I've completed week 4 but am daunted looking ahead to this week. Runs 1 and 2 s...

Angiekel

Graduate•3 years ago

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So so proud....

Started couch to 5k in June 2020. I was huffing & puffing & did quite a bit of swearing along the way. I walked/ran around a field as I was too self conscious...

Started couch to 5k in June 2020. I was huffing & puffing & did quite a bit of s...

DawnFreshStart

•3 years ago

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Enjoying running?

So I've just completed week 7 and am wondering if anyone actually enjoys running or if it's the feeling you get when you've completed a run that keeps you...

So I've just completed week 7 and am wondering if anyone actually enjoys running...

Summerliving

•3 years ago

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W2R3 Shin problems again 🙈

Just completed today’s run, it was cold out today at -1°C I did my usual pre run stretches and warm up, yet on my last run of the session the pain on my shins...

Just completed today’s run, it was cold out today at -1°C I did my usual pre run...

Downhillcol

Graduate•3 years ago

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Arch Pain

I’ve just finished my Week 6 Run 3, meaning I ran for 25 minutes continuously. I am so so chuffed! 🎉 Whilst running for longer lengths of time than the...

I’ve just finished my Week 6 Run 3, meaning I ran for 25 minutes continuously. I...

iamhallie

Graduate•3 years ago

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Getting there

Hi well this is the 2 time for me to do the couch to 5k I had real trouble getting past week 7 on the 2 run so gave up on the frist time round but this time I...

Hi well this is the 2 time for me to do the couch to 5k I had real trouble getti...

kiely1961

•3 years ago

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where do i start? any tips please.

hi everyone I have just downloaded the app and am planning on starting on Wednesday, has anyone got any tips for me I feel a bit clueless. I had a really bad...

hi everyone I have just downloaded the app and am planning on starting on Wednes...

ninjacat77

•3 years ago

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Each week twice good or bad idea?

After a 4 year break been thinking of trying each week twice before moving on what do you all think

After a 4 year break been thinking of trying each week twice before moving on wh...

june67

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2

Definitely a slightly colder one today than what I’ve been used to❄️ Still managed to get out there and complete week 2 run 2 though 🏃🏼‍♀️💪🏼

Definitely a slightly colder one today than what I’ve been used to❄️ Still manag...

Pinkpug1996

•3 years ago

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W4R1 - Felt good...even whilst being battered by hailstones!

First run of Week 4 complete and also the first time running in hail which kept things interesting 🌨️ Trying not to let the forecast for later on in the week...

First run of Week 4 complete and also the first time running in hail which kept ...

C25Kate

•3 years ago

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Back again!

Was here 3 years ago. I'm on wk9 now & seem to be going backwards... Is Old Floss still here? Loved her posts! Hopefully graduating soon 🤞

Was here 3 years ago. I'm on wk9 now & seem to be going backwards... Is Old Flos...

EmmaSheila52

•3 years ago

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Well, I finally enjoy running and no-one is more shocked than me!

So I graduated quite a few months ago and if you look at the posts on this forum, I only did it to prove to myself that this mental block I always had that I...

So I graduated quite a few months ago and if you look at the posts on this forum...

Vogueskater

•3 years ago

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Anyone else here have a joint replacement?

I’m on week 4 with 1 left to do. I have a right hip replacement. It feels really good to be exercising and not to have hip pain! Anyone else getting back into...

I’m on week 4 with 1 left to do. I have a right hip replacement. It feels really...

imnorunner

Graduate•3 years ago

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W5r1 - a lovely evening

My last few runs have been tough both physically and mentally, and it’s been hard to summon up the enthusiasm to keep going at times. But I know that if I can...

My last few runs have been tough both physically and mentally, and it’s been har...

RainbowC

Graduate•3 years ago

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Any one else done couch to 5k and kept it secret?

So ive done my run 2 week one and im really looking forward to run 3 tomo. So far my other half think im out walking with the dog. I wondered if anyone else...

So ive done my run 2 week one and im really looking forward to run 3 tomo. So f...

Sammie137

•3 years ago

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W6 R2

Week 6 Run 2 completed.... so much easier than run 1.... really enjoyed this run tonight onwards and upwards looking forward to full 25 minute run.... I find...

Week 6 Run 2 completed.... so much easier than run 1.... really enjoyed this run...

Jonnyt0779

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 run 3 I did it, I really did it!

I can’t believe I ran for 20 mins without stopping . I repeated week 5 run 2, 4 times because I didn’t think I could. I could have run a bit longer 🏃‍♀️

I can’t believe I ran for 20 mins without stopping . I repeated week 5 run 2, 4 ...

Newfoundland59

Graduate•3 years ago

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Roy Castle virtual Easter 5K race

Here's me and Toonlou24 running the Roy Castle Easter 5K virtually together We graduated around the same time, all those years ago, not sure but I think it's...

Here's me and Toonlou24 running the Roy Castle Easter 5K virtually together We...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•3 years ago

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A really big thank you 😊

Just a big thank you for all the support the forum offered throughout these past months. 🙂🙂🙂Glad I persevered and although there were a couple of set backs...

Just a big thank you for all the support the forum offered throughout these past...

Currentum4Salutem

•3 years ago

1 Reply

First 8k and I am chuffed to bits

I have been doing 5ks regularly and the odd 6.5/7k and decided that today I’d just see how the run felt and just have a go at 7.5k. Did that 500m extra and...

I have been doing 5ks regularly and the odd 6.5/7k and decided that today I’d ju...

JetsNanna

Graduate•3 years ago

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Just wanted to say "hello"

It'll be coming up to 2 years since I first embarked on my C25k journey. Whilst some of the buddies who started the journey around the same time are now...

It'll be coming up to 2 years since I first embarked on my C25k journey. Whilst...

Zebadee1

Graduate•3 years ago

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I have arthritis pain in my feet and find it difficult to run. Any tips on what can make it easier?

Arthritis in feet

BlackMon

•3 years ago

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Week 9 Run2 done, one to go!

Hello all After not running on Friday, back to it today and ran another 30 mins, one to go! Regards Stephen

Hello all After not running on Friday, back to it today and ran another 30 mins,...

sbrown1264

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

First post graduation run

For this run, I only recorded the actual running part. My aim was obviously to run for 30mins. I did 33, and 3.7km, which is reasonable. A little slower than...

For this run, I only recorded the actual running part. My aim was obviously to r...

LastBlaster

Graduate•3 years ago

17 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2021

WK6 R2 Done

Wobble forgotten

w9R1

W1 R1 (again)

Almost there

I DON'T LIKE THE BBC!!

Week 5

So so proud....

Enjoying running?

W2R3 Shin problems again 🙈

Arch Pain

Getting there

where do i start? any tips please.

Each week twice good or bad idea?

Week 2 Run 2

W4R1 - Felt good...even whilst being battered by hailstones!

Back again!

Well, I finally enjoy running and no-one is more shocked than me!

Anyone else here have a joint replacement?

W5r1 - a lovely evening

Any one else done couch to 5k and kept it secret?

W6 R2

Week 5 run 3 I did it, I really did it!

Roy Castle virtual Easter 5K race

A really big thank you 😊

First 8k and I am chuffed to bits

Just wanted to say "hello"

I have arthritis pain in my feet and find it difficult to run. Any tips on what can make it easier?

Week 9 Run2 done, one to go!

First post graduation run

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