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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

•5 days 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

•7 days 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•24 days 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•1 month 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

•3 months ago

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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•4 months ago

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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

•5 months ago

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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

•6 months 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

•7 months ago

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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

•8 months ago

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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

•8 months ago

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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

•10 months ago

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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•10 months ago

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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

•11 months 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•1 year ago

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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

•1 year 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

•1 year ago

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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

•1 year ago

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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

•1 year 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

•1 year ago

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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

•1 year ago

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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

•1 year ago

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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

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Performance =Potential - Interference

Hi all C25K'ers , you have the potential, what are the obstacles to unlocking it? Listening to the radio this morning an interview floated in the background...

Hi all C25K'ers , you have the potential, what are the obstacles to unlocking it...

Chinkoflight

•1 year ago

19 Replies

First 5k Race, obligatory bling post

Restarted C25k in July and have just completed my first 5k event. Have to say the atmosphere made it much more enjoyable than I thought it would be!...

Restarted C25k in July and have just completed my first 5k event. Have to say ...

AuraShadows

Graduate•1 year ago

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Winging it right now....

Haven't been able to keep running :( after my enthusiastic start. One thing and another I ended up with some major fatigue issues. I started C25K whilst I was...

Haven't been able to keep running :( after my enthusiastic start. One thing and...

Hidden

•2 years ago

8 Replies

C25K on Intervals Pro App

Hi! I wanted to recommend the Intervals Pro app - it has a 9 week C25K program with three weekly runs which is pretty much identical to the NHS version. The...

Hi! I wanted to recommend the Intervals Pro app - it has a 9 week C25K program w...

Mutirdis

Graduate•2 years ago

11 Replies

Deja Vu

I must apologies for anyone who read my post with the same title yesterday. I was not until I saw replies from Cmoi and MissUnderstanding that I realised...

I must apologies for anyone who read my post with the same title yesterday. I wa...

Hidden

•2 years ago

4 Replies

how to go 5K to 10K

I have finally decided to build on my achieving this challenge to run a 10K y end of October. I am doing 2 runs per week and I understand that increasing...

I have finally decided to build on my achieving this challenge to run a 10K y e...

TinyRunningBear

Graduate•2 years ago

15 Replies

Night Cramps

I've been suffering for sometime now with leg cramps during the night, sometimes they are so painful I end flying out of bed, hopping around the bedroom trying...

I've been suffering for sometime now with leg cramps during the night, sometimes...

OlsBean

•10 years ago

14 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All things Couch to 5K posts

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

Performance =Potential - Interference

First 5k Race, obligatory bling post

Winging it right now....

C25K on Intervals Pro App

Deja Vu

how to go 5K to 10K

Night Cramps

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All things Couch to 5K posts

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

Performance =Potential - Interference

﻿First 5k Race, obligatory bling post

Winging it right now....

C25K on Intervals Pro App

Deja Vu

how to go 5K to 10K

Night Cramps

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Has this community positively impacted your running journey? If yes, please describe how in the replies below

Topics

Archive

First 5k Race, obligatory bling post