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glute pain

I’ve returned to C25K and coping fine fitness wise, but I’m getting a pain in my left glute after running. Any tips for what I can do to help get rid of this...

I’ve returned to C25K and coping fine fitness wise, but I’m getting a pain in my...

Jadamski

•6 days ago

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Every other day or 3 times per week?

do most people run the C25K every other day? Or do you stick to three runs in a week?

do most people run the C25K every other day? Or do you stick to three runs in a ...

Newb_runner

•3 months ago

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what trainers do my fellow ladies use?

I’m going to get a gait analysis, but I was wondering if anyone could let me know what trainers they use. I am using airmax with sorbothane insoles for...

I’m going to get a gait analysis, but I was wondering if anyone could let me kno...

Newfoundrunner

•3 months ago

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Harry styles peppa pig bread boy george george ezra

My name is elle I Jane Carson I live with Jane and George I was born at Ormskirk hospital I when to scaboo

My name is elle I Jane Carson I live with Jane and George I was born at Orms...

Spootyfy

•4 months ago

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Starting back on the journey to fitness

I started back on the couch to 5k finally after a lot of time for illness in my family. I did a Park run on Saturday with Hubby and week 3 with Laura and...

I started back on the couch to 5k finally after a lot of time for illness in my ...

LucieLocket1972

•4 months ago

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diets

do I need to go on a strikt diet

Steve1964-

•5 months ago

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Third time lucky?

I graduated for the 2nd time in August 2023 but for various health reasons (including a Pacemaker fitted in December of that year) I've lapsed. I walk a lot,...

I graduated for the 2nd time in August 2023 but for various health reasons (incl...

stewieUK

Graduate•6 months ago

3 Replies

Hello! - New To The Forum

HiThis is about the fourth or fifth time that I've done C25K, so I know that it's doable! Just completed c25k -9 and made my last three minutes into 20!...

HiThis is about the fourth or fifth time that I've done C25K, so I know that it'...

LazyRunningBirder

•7 months ago

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favourite tunes?

I have been lurking on this forum for a couple of weeks. Am currently at w4 r2. Surprisingly I have found this week easier than last, but I think that’s cause...

I have been lurking on this forum for a couple of weeks. Am currently at w4 r2. ...

Bluff

•8 months ago

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C25K Complete

Just wanted everyone to know that I've now completed my Couch to 5K journey, should have finished last November but due to knee problems I had to take a break...

Just wanted everyone to know that I've now completed my Couch to 5K journey, sho...

Beiciwr

Graduate•8 months ago

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Just graduated...

..... And had to tell you how amazed I really am! 🙂 Running has never been my thing, so at week 1 I didn't think I'd make week 2, and I'm mega-chuffed now 😂....

..... And had to tell you how amazed I really am! 🙂 Running has never been my t...

RunByTheSea64

Graduate•9 months ago

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Paused due to covid

So I got covid! Last Wednesday I became unwell with the dreaded virus and have basically been in bed since. I've had to pause C25k and got as far as week 7,...

So I got covid! Last Wednesday I became unwell with the dreaded virus and have b...

Irishgirlrunning23

•11 months ago

4 Replies

Join us for a daily Yoga Practice in January 2024?

Just a quick note to anyone interested in making a quick daily yoga practice a habit in 2024, head to our sister forum Strength & Flexibility (...

Just a quick note to anyone interested in making a quick daily yoga practice a ...

CBDB

Graduate•11 months ago

2 Replies

So close

I started C25K a while ago and found instead of doing the 3 runs every week I could only realistically achieve 2 a week, generally one in the evening and then...

I started C25K a while ago and found instead of doing the 3 runs every week I co...

BiscuitsBlue

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Does anyone get exertion headaches?

Had a whopper yesterday that came on after W5R3 (first 20mins!) at 9.30am, was still going at bedtime and I'm still a bit iffy this morning. Any tips for...

Had a whopper yesterday that came on after W5R3 (first 20mins!) at 9.30am, was s...

Bobs14

•1 year ago

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It's been a while, I have a confession 🙈

So ...I stopped running. Period. I have ended up taking on too much "life" stuff. Mentally, I'm just not in the frame of mind, and my body, and lungs...

So ...I stopped running. Period. I have ended up taking on too much "life" stuff...

PuffingPanda

•1 year ago

15 Replies

help! Quad pain has set me back to the beginning!

hi, please help! I was doing so well with the programme. I completed week 5 run 2, then moved onto run 3. That’s the one with 20 mins of non stop running. I...

hi, please help! I was doing so well with the programme. I completed week 5 run ...

Pinkbike

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Leg pain

Ugh, I keep getting muscle pains in my lower legs, not quite shin, not quite calf, sort of in between on the inner side. Now I have new trainers that will...

Ugh, I keep getting muscle pains in my lower legs, not quite shin, not quite cal...

Hidden

•1 year ago

9 Replies

How do you prevent shin splints and hip pains?

I’ve had to pause and re-do a few earlier runs due to shin splints, hip pains and swollen ankles (previous torn ligament injuries). I’m back to it again on...

I’ve had to pause and re-do a few earlier runs due to shin splints, hip pains an...

SummerSun23

•1 year ago

3 Replies

And suddenly running became fun

Hi everyone, I thought I share a little bit of my story so it might be some encouragement for anyone who might need it. Throughout my life I absolutely...

Hi everyone, I thought I share a little bit of my story so it might be some e...

NovemberRain16

Graduate•1 year ago

21 Replies

Nothing outdoors due to smoke

Well air quality is an 11. On the scale 11 is the worst. So much smoke from forest fires that you wake up rubbing your eyes, with a sore throat & coughing....

Well air quality is an 11. On the scale 11 is the worst. So much smoke from fo...

Uris

•2 years ago

16 Replies

only gone and done it

Feeling very pleased, managed to finish my first 5k, would never have believed I could, but thanks to c25k I did!!

Feeling very pleased, managed to finish my first 5k, would never have believed I...

Cbll

Graduate•2 years ago

12 Replies

sore right knee

hi I just completed week three. But my right knee is hurting so my performance wasn’t great over last two sessions. I gave Reebok trainers but they aren’t...

hi I just completed week three. But my right knee is hurting so my performance...

Threelegs

•2 years ago

7 Replies

I hate running but need to for a bleep test

Hey guys, I’m new here. I have a bleep test as part of my work and I hate running and everything about it. Any advice?

Hey guys, I’m new here. I have a bleep test as part of my work and I hate runn...

Tigger1994

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Self Belief!

Hardest part Self belief! So am on week 3 run 2 completed today. Hardest part believing I can do this! I used to run at school…(many moons ago) then...

Hardest part Self belief! So am on week 3 run 2 completed today. Hardest part...

Mrs-BG

•2 years ago

16 Replies

A happy start to the year, off the injury couch!

I ended up at w8 r3 with shin splints, first run in 3-4 weeks. As it’s impossible to single-handedly take both the dogs and I was solo today I had to do 2...

I ended up at w8 r3 with shin splints, first run in 3-4 weeks. As it’s impossibl...

Southernrunner

Graduate•2 years ago

6 Replies

1st time runner

completed first run yesterday, didn’t realise how unfit I was!! Small steps and taking my time

completed first run yesterday, didn’t realise how unfit I was!! Small steps and ...

Smasher1352

•2 years ago

21 Replies

The River Exe, by the Exeter Quay, Devon. Tim’s Run 2022.

I appreciated the settling mist, the pinkish, late-afternoon light, the winged wildlife and spotting (what I think is) a Little Egret....

I appreciated the settling mist, the pinkish, late-afternoon light, the winged w...

miro_o

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Tim's Run #IanadoTruffe - Totland Bay

Chinksoflight over The Needles on Friday sunset just in case today's morning run was grey (it was).But it was wonderful to run none the less and I have to give...

Chinksoflight over The Needles on Friday sunset just in case today's morning run...

Chinkoflight

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Wk8 R1 / Queenstown Marathon 10km

I don’t often leave the house at 6 am for fun but it was so worth it to be part of the Queenstown Marathon. 13000 people swarm into town for this event and I...

I don’t often leave the house at 6 am for fun but it was so worth it to be part ...

Southernrunner

Graduate•2 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All things Couch to 5K posts

glute pain

Every other day or 3 times per week?

what trainers do my fellow ladies use?

Harry styles peppa pig bread boy george george ezra

Starting back on the journey to fitness

diets

Third time lucky?

Hello! - New To The Forum

favourite tunes?

C25K Complete

Just graduated...

Paused due to covid

Join us for a daily Yoga Practice in January 2024?

So close

Does anyone get exertion headaches?

It's been a while, I have a confession 🙈

help! Quad pain has set me back to the beginning!

Leg pain

How do you prevent shin splints and hip pains?

And suddenly running became fun

Nothing outdoors due to smoke

only gone and done it

sore right knee

I hate running but need to for a bleep test

Self Belief!

A happy start to the year, off the injury couch!

1st time runner

The River Exe, by the Exeter Quay, Devon. Tim’s Run 2022.

Tim's Run #IanadoTruffe - Totland Bay

Wk8 R1 / Queenstown Marathon 10km

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