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A walk in the dark

Wester stopped play today but a dark dog walk in a park not too far away was lovely and better than nothing

Wester stopped play today but a dark dog walk in a park not too far away was lov...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•3 years ago

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Back on the trail

hey all, I started C25K late last winter. I've never been a runner and have never really enjoyed it, but I was desperate for something that I could do...

hey all, I started C25K late last winter. I've never been a runner and have neve...

Sweigum

Graduate•3 years ago

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But who is the Old Snail...?

For those that have been with me, since 2015 and those that have just got or may be getting to know me.. this is an Oldfloss post...:) ( At this points my...

For those that have been with me, since 2015 and those that have just got or may...

Oldfloss

Administrator•3 years ago

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Anyone ran in pairs before, how can 2 people share the pod cast simultaneously?

Planning to start tomorrow with a mate, how can we both run but have the timings synced?

Planning to start tomorrow with a mate, how can we both run but have the timings...

dberesford85

•3 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2

Just finished my 2nd run of week 4. This one was quite tough, not sure why but got through it anyway. Maybe it was because I did some cycling the day before?...

Just finished my 2nd run of week 4. This one was quite tough, not sure why but g...

Foxton

•3 years ago

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Inspirational 99.7 Yr old still runs 3 times a week

If he can then most of us can! Don't ever let age stand in your way! 👍🏻😁...

GoGo_JoJo

Graduate•3 years ago

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completed run 3 of week 9 today…

I completed run 3 of week 9 today… thanks nhs for this wonderful program

sksuman

Graduate•3 years ago

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C25K I HAVE A PROBLEM

Went to put on my favourite Jeans today but they don't fit me anymore 2 sizes to big 👖I'll have to get father christmas to get me a some new ones lol

Went to put on my favourite Jeans today but they don't fit me anymore 2 sizes to...

Teejay113

Graduate•3 years ago

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Date set

After 2 weeks of walking my route I’m starting my couch 2 5K journey tomorrow anyone else just started or about to start interested in becoming buddies for...

After 2 weeks of walking my route I’m starting my couch 2 5K journey tomorrow an...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Muscle Strain

Left calf extremely painful on Friday and continuing today. Saturday. Should I continue resting until pain gone, or almost, or press on regardless?

Left calf extremely painful on Friday and continuing today. Saturday. Should I c...

oldkiwibloke71

•3 years ago

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Finally back to exercise after a Summer of frustration

After an opp in May & a fractured arm in the Summer compounded by rotator cuff issues, I’m pleased to have restarted C25K and am about to complete W2R3 this...

After an opp in May & a fractured arm in the Summer compounded by rotator cuff i...

LadyLawton

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 7 done

Completed week 7 and I’m really pleased! I read the posts on this forum and they are so encouraging, it helps me a lot. I feel I’m too slow and have doubts...

Completed week 7 and I’m really pleased! I read the posts on this forum and the...

Oldlady64

Graduate•3 years ago

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Disappointed

Ran week 7 run one earlier this week and was feeling good. Had covid booster jab Wednesday and felt rotten so no further runs this week :( Not pushing myself...

Ran week 7 run one earlier this week and was feeling good. Had covid booster jab...

Pingu80

Graduate•3 years ago

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First run completed!

Thank you to all those who replied to my beginners post a few days ago. I took on board all your advice. I completed my first run today on the treadmill. Had...

Thank you to all those who replied to my beginners post a few days ago. I took o...

Chrissy_123

•3 years ago

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Didn’t wait to shower to say hey yall I did it! Week 9 run 3

All done! And I’ve applied for my badge! Thanks to everyone for the support. Can’t wait to consolidate before next challenge 5 - 10 bridge! Anyone with me? The...

All done! And I’ve applied for my badge! Thanks to everyone for the support. Can...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Six months on

I turned 40 six months ago today (which is where the profile pic is from!), having started C25K a couple of days before. I’ve just run my third 10km (my...

I turned 40 six months ago today (which is where the profile pic is from!), havi...

mancrunner1

Graduate•3 years ago

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Starting again

I lost doing this few years ago so starting again today

poohbear40881

Graduate•3 years ago

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Getting started - and having problems in week 1!!!

I’ve previously had experience of cross training and gym activity, but not for a fair few years. Decided to start my couch to 5K journey last week - however,...

I’ve previously had experience of cross training and gym activity, but not for ...

SpookyDoc

•3 years ago

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just started! :)

yesterday I took my weight and was extremely disappointed by what I saw and so I discovered this programme :) I’m posting this to hold myself accountable and...

yesterday I took my weight and was extremely disappointed by what I saw and so I...

loleeepop

Graduate•3 years ago

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5k in 30 minutes!

AT LAST! Okay, so I have done it twice before but in recent months I've been averaging 5k in 32 minutes, which is fine. I know I'm not that fast and that...

AT LAST! Okay, so I have done it twice before but in recent months I've been a...

Crolla

•3 years ago

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Week 6 R3

I was dreading this run after feeling like quitting on r2 but I felt great and could of run for longer. I'm now looking forward to week7 R1.

I was dreading this run after feeling like quitting on r2 but I felt great and c...

Hooty69

•3 years ago

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Help!! I can’t access the couch to 5k plus podcasts 😩

Hi all - I keep getting a message that the podcasts (couch to 5kplus) are not available… can anyone tell me how I access them? Thanks 🙏

Hi all - I keep getting a message that the podcasts (couch to 5kplus) are not av...

Wizlard

•3 years ago

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Final Week 9 Countdown

Run 1 ✅ Run 2 ✅ Run 3 ✅ Phase 1 Done!!!

MerryLynette

Graduate•3 years ago

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60 min run, Done!

So I planned to run today for 60 minutes. I didn't sleep well and was up at 5am on my day off! 🙄 I need to take my meds before a run and the hubster had a...

So I planned to run today for 60 minutes. I didn't sleep well and was up at 5am ...

Never_too_old

Graduate•3 years ago

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W3R2 despite the rain

Went out for my run yesterday and it suddenly started raining really heavy. I am at my parents for few days and didn’t have my waterproof with me but I decided...

Went out for my run yesterday and it suddenly started raining really heavy. I am...

Lemonjelly12

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Running in the rain ...

Morning all, just got back from week 7 Run 3 - 25 mins in the rain ...but feel great! It was tough taking the first step outside but once I got out felt good....

Morning all, just got back from week 7 Run 3 - 25 mins in the rain ...but feel g...

Deverdad

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Tomorrow will be my final run

Tomorrow will be my final 5k 9wr3. I started the c25k program on August 18th. It took about 12 weeks to complete the 9 week program. The second week was...

Tomorrow will be my final 5k 9wr3. I started the c25k program on August 18th. It...

sksuman

Graduate•3 years ago

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Running gloves?

As the weather is getting colder, I find that my hands are really cold when I run. Any recommendations on running gloves?

As the weather is getting colder, I find that my hands are really cold when I ru...

Kat1234_

•3 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1

completed 28min run yesterday at my normal running pace all the way through. Felt dizzy afterwards and off balance as if I was drinking but immense happiness...

completed 28min run yesterday at my normal running pace all the way through. Fel...

Red-Sunshine

•3 years ago

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Still going still smiling

It’s been just over 2 weeks since my graduation run and I’ve run 3 times a week since. Today for some reason was just one of those joyous runs and I don’t know...

It’s been just over 2 weeks since my graduation run and I’ve run 3 times a week ...

Poppdog

Graduate•3 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2021

A walk in the dark

Back on the trail

But who is the Old Snail...?

Anyone ran in pairs before, how can 2 people share the pod cast simultaneously?

Week 4 Run 2

Inspirational 99.7 Yr old still runs 3 times a week

completed run 3 of week 9 today…

C25K I HAVE A PROBLEM

Date set

Muscle Strain

Finally back to exercise after a Summer of frustration

Week 7 done

Disappointed

First run completed!

Didn’t wait to shower to say hey yall I did it! Week 9 run 3

Six months on

Starting again

Getting started - and having problems in week 1!!!

just started! :)

5k in 30 minutes!

Week 6 R3

Help!! I can’t access the couch to 5k plus podcasts 😩

Final Week 9 Countdown

60 min run, Done!

W3R2 despite the rain

Running in the rain ...

Tomorrow will be my final run

Running gloves?

Week 8 Run 1

Still going still smiling

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