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Running and hyper mobility

I started running four years ago to help me get fitter and help my asthma. I followed C25k and was relatively ok injury wise. The last year I’ve been stop...

I started running four years ago to help me get fitter and help my asthma. I fo...

Lizzog

Graduate•8 months ago

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Still gasping for breath

Thank you so much for this app, I have really enjoyed the C25k challenge, and completed it on my own in the 9 weeks without any injuries and graduated last...

Thank you so much for this app, I have really enjoyed the C25k challenge, and co...

Katapult

•10 months ago

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Legs feel like lead!

Hello, I graduated from c25k last month and have done 5km at few times now (32mins pb 🥳) Feeling very chuffed as I never thought I'd manage to run 10m!! I'm...

Hello, I graduated from c25k last month and have done 5km at few times now (32m...

Fabijogs

•10 months ago

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Graduated

OMG I have done it! I can remember week 1 thinking I was going to expire but have just completed my wk9 run 3- what a great feeling for a 64 year old woman...

OMG I have done it! I can remember week 1 thinking I was going to expire but hav...

Novice2023

Graduate•10 months ago

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not sure what the problem is!

I really enjoy running, and have now completed C25K and keep using it. Problem is that about 1 in 8 runs I get severe leg pain. Not sure if its cramp, pulled...

I really enjoy running, and have now completed C25K and keep using it. Problem...

Unfitbeekeeper

•1 year ago

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C25k - completed - what’s next?

I have absolutely loved the program and would highly recommend. And for anyone struggling - you can do this!!! Wondering if anyone has tips on how to progress...

I have absolutely loved the program and would highly recommend. And for anyone s...

Blue321321

•1 year ago

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Need some ideas for Strength and Flexibility?

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

Just a little reminder to all that we have a whole sister-forum dedicated to sup...

CBDB

Graduate•1 year ago

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1st Parkrun and more !

After a period of consolidation and alternative holiday activities , I’m very happy to report that my C25K journey took me to the start of my 1st Parkrun....

After a period of consolidation and alternative holiday activities , I’m very ha...

Andrino

Graduate•2 years ago

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Finished... Where next?

all done!I did a new route for the final run it turned out to be 7k🎉 👏 and past a pretty cottage

all done!I did a new route for the final run it turned out to be 7k🎉 👏 and ...

ChilP

Graduate•2 years ago

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Well that was a dismal failure!

In the mornings I take our two dogs for a walk of 4 1/2 miles, the old one trots around with the odd run, the young one (11 months old) trots round and wants...

In the mornings I take our two dogs for a walk of 4 1/2 miles, the old one trots...

Chris--B

Graduate•2 years ago

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Different treadmill, different experience?

For the past 6 or so months I've been running and graduated from C25K on a treadmill which has been fine, no issues at all. I've been regularly running on this...

For the past 6 or so months I've been running and graduated from C25K on a tread...

GoatmanUX

Graduate•2 years ago

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A long (sorry!) 2nd Runniversay post with links

Today is my second runniversary! And I celebrated by finishing off week 2 (run 3) of my C25k re-take, Zombie version! The weather was gorgeous, I felt...

Today is my second runniversary! And I celebrated by finishing off week 2 (run ...

CBDB

Graduate•2 years ago

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Not getting any easier

Sorry for the long post but I’m feeling really discouraged and I need to get it out! I graduated in July ( 30 min running not the 5k distance) last year for...

Sorry for the long post but I’m feeling really discouraged and I need to get it ...

Bruuuce

Graduate•2 years ago

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Finally hit 5K

Last Monday. Twice since. I didn't mean to. I was hoping to increase gradually - added 5mins, (35mins), and when I got there NTC(?) said you've completed...

Last Monday. Twice since. I didn't mean to. I was hoping to increase graduall...

MrBassmanjazz

Graduate•2 years ago

1 Reply

how to alleviate a stiff knee?

so I'm pleased and proud with the progress I've made - I'm actually running for 30 mins and it feels good. I've completed the C25K and I will keep running. I...

so I'm pleased and proud with the progress I've made - I'm actually running for ...

Penguinrun

Graduate•2 years ago

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App For Beyond C25K

I found this app called Couch to 5K & 10K by App Symphony on the Google Play store, whose C25K component mirrors that of the NHS. The voice guidance is very...

I found this app called Couch to 5K & 10K by App Symphony on the Google Play sto...

BigLebowski

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Reunited run brought back memories

Today was the first time in a very long time that all of our running group have been able to run together. We had decided to meet up after the school drop-off...

Today was the first time in a very long time that all of our running group have ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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3k on a lovely day

Feeling surprisingly fresh this morning and as it was such a lovely day, I went out for a run. My pace was quicker than it's been in a while and I grabbed back...

Feeling surprisingly fresh this morning and as it was such a lovely day, I went ...

Beastie_MCCXIX

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Is there a middle distance?

Hi. I am a graduate of c25k. I run 5k every other day. I feel 10k is too far on my heels and feet which get quite sore. Is there a middle distance app for 5...

Hi. I am a graduate of c25k. I run 5k every other day. I feel 10k is too far on ...

Chicky33

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

C25k+ Stepping Stones

Finally got out this morning for a run, first one since Christmas Day morning. It was cold but above freezing and all of the ice had gone, thankfully. I did...

Finally got out this morning for a run, first one since Christmas Day morning. I...

Newbie59

Graduate•3 years ago

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Now I am beginning to panic...

Back in January in the early weeks of my C25K we had a dinner with my husbands boss which he had planned to repeat on a regular basis (but Covid-19 put pay to...

Back in January in the early weeks of my C25K we had a dinner with my husbands b...

Hidden

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Started a 10k Programme

Finally started an actual 10k programme.... 1st outing done tonight not too bad .. hopefully will work as well for me as c25k did

Finally started an actual 10k programme.... 1st outing done tonight not too bad ...

Dutch-Fraggle

Graduate•3 years ago

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Longest run so far...

Pushed myself this morning to see if could do further than 5 k ... Managed 7 !! So pleased with myself... who knows one day may make it to 10 !!

Pushed myself this morning to see if could do further than 5 k ... Managed 7 !! ...

Dutch-Fraggle

Graduate•3 years ago

20 Replies

CBDB’s 5-week consolidation plan

I finished my post-graduation 5-week running and workout plan, and as it might provide a fun way of consolidating, I thought I might post it here. (PDF with...

I finished my post-graduation 5-week running and workout plan, and as it might p...

CBDB

Graduate•3 years ago

12 Replies

Change in the weather

I have a history of asthma and though it rarely affects me, a sudden change in temperature or pressure I know isn’t good for me. I used to run in the mornings,...

I have a history of asthma and though it rarely affects me, a sudden change in t...

Reluctantrunner500

Graduate•3 years ago

3 Replies

Sore Hips

So been continuing to run ( jog ) 5 k approx 2 times a week...try for 3 but at times life gets in the way.. Last 2 runs have been a struggle , hips are...

So been continuing to run ( jog ) 5 k approx 2 times a week...try for 3 but at t...

Dutch-Fraggle

Graduate•3 years ago

9 Replies

Is there a running app that keeps me to a set pace with audio cues.?

All the advice regarding increasing distance talks about slowing down, however I find it quite difficult to regulate my pace when on my own. During my C25K I...

All the advice regarding increasing distance talks about slowing down, however I...

Hidden

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Running with a focus makes me run further

I graduated over the summer and I found a lot of the graduation runs hard and found the 30 minutes I’d got to slipping further and further away. I was getting...

I graduated over the summer and I found a lot of the graduation runs hard and fo...

Maverickrun

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

So slow

Well this week my pace has dropped, not sure why I fel like I am putting in as much effort, maybe overdoing the Walking now I do on average 23,000 steps at...

Well this week my pace has dropped, not sure why I fel like I am putting in as m...

KevinFG

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

C25k grad 2020

So I completed my lockdown C25k and have completed 2 consolidation runs so far. I have downloaded the C25k+ podcasts and will attempt to go through these over...

So I completed my lockdown C25k and have completed 2 consolidation runs so far. ...

Bluenos3

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch to 5K

Graduates 5k+ posts

Running and hyper mobility

Still gasping for breath

Legs feel like lead!

Graduated

not sure what the problem is!

C25k - completed - what’s next?

Need some ideas for Strength and Flexibility?

1st Parkrun and more !

Finished... Where next?

Well that was a dismal failure!

Different treadmill, different experience?

A long (sorry!) 2nd Runniversay post with links

Not getting any easier

Finally hit 5K

how to alleviate a stiff knee?

App For Beyond C25K

Reunited run brought back memories

3k on a lovely day

Is there a middle distance?

C25k+ Stepping Stones

Now I am beginning to panic...

Started a 10k Programme

Longest run so far...

CBDB’s 5-week consolidation plan

Change in the weather

Sore Hips

Is there a running app that keeps me to a set pace with audio cues.?

Running with a focus makes me run further

So slow

C25k grad 2020

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Couch to 5K

Graduates 5k+ posts

Running and hyper mobility

Still gasping for breath

Legs feel like lead!

Graduated

not sure what the problem is!

C25k - completed - what’s next?

Need some ideas for Strength and Flexibility?

1st Parkrun and more !

﻿Finished... Where next?

Well that was a dismal failure!

Different treadmill, different experience?

A long (sorry!) 2nd Runniversay post with links

Not getting any easier

Finally hit 5K

how to alleviate a stiff knee?

App For Beyond C25K

Reunited run brought back memories

3k on a lovely day

Is there a middle distance?

C25k+ Stepping Stones

Now I am beginning to panic...

Started a 10k Programme

Longest run so far...

CBDB’s 5-week consolidation plan

Change in the weather

Sore Hips

Is there a running app that keeps me to a set pace with audio cues.?

Running with a focus makes me run further

So slow

C25k grad 2020

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Pinned Posts

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🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

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Finished... Where next?