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20 mins non stop

Week 5 and I actually managed 20 mins non stop. Rather slow 2 miles but I don’t care that’s probably the first time in 30+ years I’ve gone non stop. If I can...

Week 5 and I actually managed 20 mins non stop. Rather slow 2 miles but I don’t ...

Wez35

•2 years ago

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At last back running 5k on treadmill

Finally managed 5k after ankle injury and gradually built it up again having completed Couch to 5k a while ago.

Finally managed 5k after ankle injury and gradually built it up again having com...

mango37

Graduate•2 years ago

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Darn it and botheration 😷

Hi runny folks, well I made it through two runs of week 4 and managed it pretty well - although I felt pretty tired all day after my second run on Friday. Felt...

Hi runny folks, well I made it through two runs of week 4 and managed it pretty ...

grumpyoldgirl

Graduate•2 years ago

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Odd gait

Hello, I'm new to the forum although have been lurking for a few weeks from the injury couch! I started C25K in January and made it to Week 4 uneventfully but...

Hello, I'm new to the forum although have been lurking for a few weeks from the ...

Liono

Graduate•2 years ago

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Graduated this morning

This morning I graduated and felt good enough to keep going to 32 minutes. Now the challenge really begins. Strava says 4.5k run this morning but that included...

This morning I graduated and felt good enough to keep going to 32 minutes. Now t...

Igwynne1002

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 1 - Thigh Pain!

So I have been regularly cycling at least once a week (minimum 20miles) for the last few years and have decided since December 2021 I will start running....

So I have been regularly cycling at least once a week (minimum 20miles) for the ...

AdamCR7

•2 years ago

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Need some ideas for Strength and Flexibility?

Just a little reminder to all runners that we have a whole sister-forum dedicated to supporting our runners and walkers in their cross-training and workout...

Just a little reminder to all runners that we have a whole sister-forum dedicate...

CBDB

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 3 Just Finished

Now looking forward to week 4. Now got my running shoes 👟

Lynz51

Graduate•2 years ago

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A non-app victory

I officially feel like a runner! another jogger said good morning to me! (I've been accepted into the running community 🤣) then a van actually stopped for me...

I officially feel like a runner! another jogger said good morning to me! (I've b...

LaurenLion

•2 years ago

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Running with Syrinx

I would like to start running/jogging again after a fall in Jan 2021. An MRI showed a syrinx around C6 4mm wide . Does anyone know if it is safe for me to...

I would like to start running/jogging again after a fall in Jan 2021. An MRI sho...

Teresa66

•2 years ago

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Return to running

Hi there 👋 I’m planning to restart C25k in the hope that it will motivate me to get back running regularly again.

Hi there 👋 I’m planning to restart C25k in the hope that it will motivate me t...

Mandaroodle

•2 years ago

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Weather…

Urgh, after freezing at the sideline of my daughters football match this morning. An afternoon run in the wind and rain was not what I was feeling, a cosy...

Urgh, after freezing at the sideline of my daughters football match this morning...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Week 3 rn 1

Having recently returned to C25K after an 8 month total lapse in my running. I decided I wanted to start at the beginning again to ensure I took it steady,...

Having recently returned to C25K after an 8 month total lapse in my running. I d...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•2 years ago

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Onwards!

Yay! Have completed week 3! Was bit wet windy and cold but lovely empty park. Can now run for 3 mins without stopping 😂. Not feeling so uncoordinated and...

Yay! Have completed week 3! Was bit wet windy and cold but lovely empty park. C...

HomeschooledBadger

•2 years ago

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London Winter Run 10k & 800 runs post C25K graduation

This is such a great event, about 12,000 runners, choirs, bands, penguins, huskies, volunteers and crowds all combining to make a fantastic atmosphere. I...

This is such a great event, about 12,000 runners, choirs, bands, penguins, huski...

Berksrover

Graduate•2 years ago

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Suggestions for a fitness tracker watch

Looking for recommendations for a watch to monitor times and distance? I'm a novice runner, just about to start Week 5. I'm also not very tech savvy.

Looking for recommendations for a watch to monitor times and distance? I'm a nov...

MooIzzTed

Graduate•2 years ago

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Music for the Jubilation!!

Hi everyone, hope you’re enjoying your Sunday morning whether you’re running, have run or yet to go… I have been inspired by a post this morning regarding...

Hi everyone, hope you’re enjoying your Sunday morning whether you’re running, ha...

Mummycav

Administrator•2 years ago

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On the road again.... 😃

After a long lay off since November due to a virus, then glute pain around the hip and a very scary, significant birthday, yesterday saw me out in the...

After a long lay off since November due to a virus, then glute pain around the h...

Raisemeup

Graduate•2 years ago

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Music to run to?

I’ve noticed that I enjoy my runs a lot more with a bit of music. I love Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s Kitchen Disco playlists but I’m already listening to them for...

I’ve noticed that I enjoy my runs a lot more with a bit of music. I love Sophie ...

DorsetDiva

•2 years ago

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A stormy w8r1

Laced up and decided to brave the storm- howling gales & rain. Its been already two days of rest since completing week7 and I didn't want to put it off for any...

Laced up and decided to brave the storm- howling gales & rain. Its been already ...

Me_time

Graduate•2 years ago

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5k is done :)

I am glad to say that I completed 5k and now working towards 10k. I hoping to join a run event this summer hopefully.

I am glad to say that I completed 5k and now working towards 10k. I hoping to jo...

Red-Sunshine

•2 years ago

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Starting this again 😁

Hi all I started couch to 5k two weeks ago and really enjoying it . I have a way to go but I can’t wait to say I can run 5k and then start the next stage 😁

Hi all I started couch to 5k two weeks ago and really enjoying it . I have a wa...

Ccoco

•2 years ago

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What has running given you? 🤗

As a result of consistent thrice weekly running, I’ve improved my cardiovascular fitness, strength and stamina. But I’ve also become more attuned to my body’s...

As a result of consistent thrice weekly running, I’ve improved my cardiovascular...

dreamrun

Graduate•2 years ago

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Be bright and shiny please folks!!!

Hi all just wanted to say that I hope you all wear good visible outer wear - I have seen runners who have none or very little visible material running on roads...

Hi all just wanted to say that I hope you all wear good visible outer wear - I h...

Berthabolt

Graduate•2 years ago

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W5R2 Half way

Ran for 2x8 minutes today. Sad fact that I haven't run 8 minutes continuously since school. Over 40 years ago. Just shows you that you're never too old to...

Ran for 2x8 minutes today. Sad fact that I haven't run 8 minutes continuously si...

Geimfarinn

•2 years ago

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Couch go 5k

How fast should I be running in week 6? And how to I stay mentally focused to keep going for 25 mins?

How fast should I be running in week 6? And how to I stay mentally focused to ke...

Combatqueen7

•2 years ago

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Back at C25K

I'm back after finishing C25K last summer. Went back to work, got bogged down and next thing I knew I'd put on 20kg and was breathing heavily when I climbed...

I'm back after finishing C25K last summer. Went back to work, got bogged down an...

Post-Op-Jogger

Graduate•2 years ago

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W5R1

Doing C25K again as got stuck at 15 mins for many runs and so need to work back up again. Even though I’ve done this before and I’m feeling quite anxious about...

Doing C25K again as got stuck at 15 mins for many runs and so need to work back ...

Sisteract5

Graduate•2 years ago

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Proper running shoes!

Woohooo, got the gait analysis done & treated myself to proper running shoes. Thought it might be a bit daunting to walk into a specialist shoe store to ask...

Woohooo, got the gait analysis done & treated myself to proper running shoes. T...

Me_time

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 4 run 3 done

Well that’s week 4 done finished with a PB & for the first time I really do ache from it.

Well that’s week 4 done finished with a PB & for the first time I really do ache...

Wez35

•2 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2022

20 mins non stop

At last back running 5k on treadmill

Darn it and botheration 😷

Odd gait

Graduated this morning

Week 1 - Thigh Pain!

Need some ideas for Strength and Flexibility?

Week 3 Just Finished

A non-app victory

Running with Syrinx

Return to running

Weather…

Week 3 rn 1

Onwards!

London Winter Run 10k & 800 runs post C25K graduation

Suggestions for a fitness tracker watch

Music for the Jubilation!!

On the road again.... 😃

Music to run to?

A stormy w8r1

5k is done :)

Starting this again 😁

What has running given you? 🤗

Be bright and shiny please folks!!!

W5R2 Half way

Couch go 5k

Back at C25K

W5R1

Proper running shoes!

Week 4 run 3 done

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