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One Step Beyond - No go cos No Jo

After the wrong cheese epic, today was back to normal, except I was tight for time. Therefore the one thing that was really really important was that the app...

After the wrong cheese epic, today was back to normal, except I was tight for ti...

Jancanrunagain

Graduate•5 hours ago

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Advice please

So I’m pleased to say that the strain/pull whatever it was in top back of my left leg seems to be much better, however the last two C25K’s I’ve done I’ve...

So I’m pleased to say that the strain/pull whatever it was in top back of my lef...

Tinksbell

•6 hours ago

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Week 8 Run 2

Yesterday I completed W8R2. Steve was there to encourage me as usual. It was OK, no problems on a bright sunny morning in Cornwall. I'm taking a 4 day break...

Yesterday I completed W8R2. Steve was there to encourage me as usual. It was OK,...

FoleyB

•6 hours ago

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Why recovery days are so important

Just thought I’d post an explanation I recently received of why recovery periods are so important for us runners. As runners progress to running regularly...

Just thought I’d post an explanation I recently received of why recovery periods...

CBDB

Ambassador•8 hours ago

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Pechingjam

I don't really have a story. In my mid 60's and looking to live a healthier lifestyle but still have fun.

I don't really have a story. In my mid 60's and looking to live a healthier life...

Pechingjam

•18 hours ago

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post virus recovery

Having completed couch to 5K about 3/4 years ago and continued running 5K 2/3 times a week for fitness, I’ve had to have a month off due to a very evil virus...

Having completed couch to 5K about 3/4 years ago and continued running 5K 2/3 ti...

Pinkfairy1

•19 hours ago

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Another plod

Another 30 mins, still keeping it steady and these after work runs are too hot and slow, much prefer Sunday early doors. Goodness knows what I’ll be like in...

Another 30 mins, still keeping it steady and these after work runs are too hot a...

TeapotTaylor

Graduate•23 hours ago

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W6 R2

Just completed W6R2 and I found it a bit easier than W6R1. A days rest and then R3. 25 minutes seems so long, even though I know it’s only 5 minutes longer...

Just completed W6R2 and I found it a bit easier than W6R1. A days rest and then...

AndySue1963

•1 day ago

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Consilidation 3. Almost enjoyed it.

Ok, confession time. I'm looking forward to the day when I genuinely look forward to my run and genuinely enjoy doing it. Because, although Mr Cram tells me...

Ok, confession time. I'm looking forward to the day when I genuinely look forwar...

sheps

Graduate•1 day ago

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Wk6 r3

I am so happy. Not only did I do it but I felt I could keep going. My heart rate is not going so high once running and I felt I got into a slow but steady...

I am so happy. Not only did I do it but I felt I could keep going. My heart rat...

oldperson47

Graduate•1 day ago

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Thank heavens for running!

Well I am half way through my second week of hell at work, but managing to keep up the running, really short staffed and the manager is on holiday so muggins...

Well I am half way through my second week of hell at work, but managing to keep ...

T2runner

Graduate•2 days ago

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The wrong cheese? - Week 9 Run 6

There's a lot of us on here of a certain age - I'm certain I know mine, and you are all certain you know yours. That certain age may bring wisdom or not and it...

There's a lot of us on here of a certain age - I'm certain I know mine, and you ...

Jancanrunagain

Graduate•2 days ago

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Help!

Hi, I have just returned from a wonderful holiday in New Zealand for the whole of March. No running, but very active days. I was so look forward to getting...

Hi, I have just returned from a wonderful holiday in New Zealand for the whole o...

Sammyyy

Graduate•2 days ago

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How C25K saved my life - probably

Just graduated from C25K for the second time. A quick story behind this and how it probably saved my life 1st time around. - started c25k in 2020 lockdown,...

Just graduated from C25K for the second time. A quick story behind this and how ...

Ralfthecav

Graduate•2 days ago

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Better late than never…

After an unexpected 2 hour’Yang/Yin’ yoga session followed by my first ever sound bath on Sunday, yesterday being a planned hour in the gym, working on leg...

After an unexpected 2 hour’Yang/Yin’ yoga session followed by my first ever soun...

MintT

Graduate•3 days ago

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Back again after 4 years- week 5 run 3

Hi everyone, I completed this course 4 years ago and then my mum was seriously ill so it all came to an abrupt end.I have to say I am enjoying it so much more...

Hi everyone, I completed this course 4 years ago and then my mum was seriously i...

Mortain123

Graduate•3 days ago

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WK6 r2

The first 10 minute run seemed so long and the 3 minute walk flew past. The second 10 minute run was better even though I started with a slight uphill bit....

The first 10 minute run seemed so long and the 3 minute walk flew past. The seco...

oldperson47

Graduate•3 days ago

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WK7 R1

I set my alarm for my morning run and decided to go out at lunch instead as my partner was home and he joined me on his bike. I managed to get around my usual...

I set my alarm for my morning run and decided to go out at lunch instead as my p...

SA77

•4 days ago

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Is there such a thing as too slow?

I graduated 4 years ago and got out of the habit. I recently decided to put my running shoes on again and am starting off again from week 1 run 1. I am taking...

I graduated 4 years ago and got out of the habit. I recently decided to put my r...

Flaggingrunner

Graduate•4 days ago

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Where to start ... C25K probably a good idea

been out of action and piling on the pounds for the last 12 months due to the dreaded p.f. decided to start back with doing the c25k serial again weight has...

been out of action and piling on the pounds for the last 12 months due to the dr...

womblejogger

Graduate•4 days ago

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Up and down, and back to... where exactly?

Hullo everyone, Now, first off I know that this is going to sound a little bit silly, but vanity eventually got the better of me -read until the end... So I...

Hullo everyone, Now, first off I know that this is going to sound a little bit s...

RunningNoobs

•4 days ago

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Consolidation 2 Success

After yesterday's disappointment, it was good to get out today and complete this. Just a repeat of W9 so nothing new, though it feels like a long time since I...

After yesterday's disappointment, it was good to get out today and complete this...

sheps

Graduate•4 days ago

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.My first hamstring injury at 67

After run felt ok but after 30 minutes felt a pain in my thigh. Physio says it's my hamstring. 4-6 weeks to recover with stretching exercises and daily...

After run felt ok but after 30 minutes felt a pain in my thigh. Physio says it'...

GrandadM

Graduate•4 days ago

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Returning After a Long Time

I started my running journey over 10 years ago and started with C25K.About 3 years ago I tore my calf muscle and ever since then I've not been able to get back...

I started my running journey over 10 years ago and started with C25K.About 3 yea...

Jenry1004

•5 days ago

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Start again?!

Due to family bereavements and getting out on the coast path in the better weather I hadn't run for 4 months or more. I had hoped the effort of thd coast path...

Due to family bereavements and getting out on the coast path in the better weath...

Meanmommab

Graduate•5 days ago

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W5 R3

Just completed W5 R3 and am so pleased I did it. I had been worrying about how I would manage the step up from R2 and decided to change my playlist so I...

Just completed W5 R3 and am so pleased I did it. I had been worrying about how I...

AndySue1963

•5 days ago

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A real fail! No contest!

Struggled out of bed, very reluctantly, into my kit and out of the door. Around the corner and was stopped in my tracks by the wind. I'm sorry, but I...

Struggled out of bed, very reluctantly, into my kit and out of the door. Aroun...

sheps

Graduate•5 days ago

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That went well

Went out early doors and it was good because I stuck to my normal route. Bit ouchy on the downhill, took it easier than normal and managed 30 mins. I’ll wait...

Went out early doors and it was good because I stuck to my normal route. Bit ouc...

TeapotTaylor

Graduate•5 days ago

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Octogenarian (Update 1)

First, thanks for all the replies to my first post. It is most encouraging. I can't reply to all but, keep running. I have now completed week two and it was...

First, thanks for all the replies to my first post. It is most encouraging. I ...

TedPacemaker

•6 days ago

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Bit of an accident - update

Thanks for the comments. Face is fine, right knee and leg sore/bruised which took the brunt of it, left arm sore where I braced for landing. I’m going to have...

Thanks for the comments. Face is fine, right knee and leg sore/bruised which to...

TeapotTaylor

Graduate•6 days ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

One Step Beyond - No go cos No Jo

Advice please

Week 8 Run 2

Why recovery days are so important

Pechingjam

post virus recovery

Another plod

W6 R2

Consilidation 3. Almost enjoyed it.

Wk6 r3

Thank heavens for running!

The wrong cheese? - Week 9 Run 6

Help!

How C25K saved my life - probably

Better late than never…

Back again after 4 years- week 5 run 3

WK6 r2

WK7 R1

Is there such a thing as too slow?

Where to start ... C25K probably a good idea

Up and down, and back to... where exactly?

Consolidation 2 Success

.My first hamstring injury at 67

Returning After a Long Time

Start again?!

W5 R3

A real fail! No contest!

That went well

Octogenarian (Update 1)

Bit of an accident - update

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