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C25k site newbie

Hi I'm part way through c25k (week 6) and have just found this site. I'm finding the runs challenging but so far, have managed to do each in progression...

Hi I'm part way through c25k (week 6) and have just found this site. I'm findin...

Susojan

Graduate•9 years ago

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W9R2

This have evening I have competed W9R2 so only one more till I graduate - going to take 2 days off now and do the final run on Sat!!! Just cannot believe it...

This have evening I have competed W9R2 so only one more till I graduate - going ...

Lotty41

Graduate•9 years ago

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The difference between injury and just muscle aches and pains

I am 49 and got up to week 5 of the plan, I found that my legs tired before I got out of breath, but I felt great after finishing. After week 5 the longer runs...

I am 49 and got up to week 5 of the plan, I found that my legs tired before I go...

Lardlegs

•9 years ago

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1st proper run in my new shoes !

OMG I love them went 7.23KM (working towards 10K) They were so comfy but it wasn't until my usual sprint for last minute that I realised I can almost float in...

OMG I love them went 7.23KM (working towards 10K) They were so comfy but it wasn...

ridingstar

Graduate•9 years ago

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Foot pain is a pain...advice needed

Hello all. I completed W6R2 today....yay. i am on holiday in the South of France for a week but have been still determined to get my runs in! Though I have a...

Hello all. I completed W6R2 today....yay. i am on holiday in the South of France...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Got to 4K and feeling happy ;-)

I graduated a few weeks a go but was nowhere near 5k. My last run wasn't that great as I stopped running after 16 mins. Today I just kept running for longer...

I graduated a few weeks a go but was nowhere near 5k. My last run wasn't that gr...

Sezza2u

Graduate•9 years ago

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I have gone and done it again!

I got an early bird email for the hackney half this morning. How could I resist. Signed up, now just have to explain it to my family who thought I was mad to...

I got an early bird email for the hackney half this morning. How could I resist...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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London to Paris virtual run

With the great start of all the marathons and half marathons on this quest we have made it all the way to Audruicq. Anyone from near here know of any places...

With the great start of all the marathons and half marathons on this quest we ha...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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New trainers

I have had these for a couple of weeks....finally managed to run in them and what a difference. After over 700km in my old ones it is time to start phasing...

I have had these for a couple of weeks....finally managed to run in them and wha...

Vixchile

Graduate•9 years ago

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Just getting started!

Hi everyone - I'm just waiting to get home so I can do my first run of the C25K programme, excited! I actually registered for parkrun yesterday in a fit of...

Hi everyone - I'm just waiting to get home so I can do my first run of the C25K ...

tomatopincushion

Graduate•9 years ago

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Help please

Just started another week of week 1 C25K and have to say I am really struggling. On top of still being full of cold, I'm doing the NHS Weight Loss plan too, so...

Just started another week of week 1 C25K and have to say I am really struggling....

Penhas

•9 years ago

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Week 9 Spin 2

32 minutes this time, with a few alarms for foot numbness midway, in spite of keeping that effort level as flat as possible. By lots of meddling with posture,...

32 minutes this time, with a few alarms for foot numbness midway, in spite of ke...

gary_bart

•9 years ago

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Just applied for my graduate badge!

So happy that I have completed the plan. Started in June but had to stop a couple of times because of injuries, but finally made it. My running times are...

So happy that I have completed the plan. Started in June but had to stop a coupl...

Tourmaline_17

Graduate•9 years ago

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Couch to 30 mins! Not 5k. Feeling cheated😥

Title says it all! On my last run (week 6 run 3) Laura casually announced I would be able to run for 30 mins by end of the programme. Well, that's certainly...

Title says it all! On my last run (week 6 run 3) Laura casually announced I woul...

Cherubby

•9 years ago

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Knees

I had extended two Week 9 runs to 45 minutes and aimed to do a parkrun as my graduation. The first run went well and only caused the usual slight soreness that...

I had extended two Week 9 runs to 45 minutes and aimed to do a parkrun as my gra...

Austen304

•9 years ago

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Starting all over again...

I've not done very well. I began ages ago and got to week 3 and stopped and started more than I care to remember. I'm going to start from the very beginning...

I've not done very well. I began ages ago and got to week 3 and stopped and st...

evyk

•9 years ago

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Advice needed!

Hi, I completed my fist run (week 1 day 1) on Monday and ached afterwards and yesterday!! I was planning on running tonight but am still aching today, should I...

Hi, I completed my fist run (week 1 day 1) on Monday and ached afterwards and ye...

Anewrunner

•9 years ago

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10k in six weeks - ambitious??

Hello everyone, I'm back for some inspirations encouragement from you lovely people. I graduated about a month ago and have felt a bit lost since then so...

Hello everyone, I'm back for some inspirations encouragement from you lovely peo...

Slowjogger

Graduate•9 years ago

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I can still run!

Happy to report that -- after 10 "rest days" since my last run :p -- yesterday I was still able to run for 30 minutes non-stop! Stressful day at work meant I...

Happy to report that -- after 10 "rest days" since my last run :p -- yesterday I...

sarah469

Graduate•9 years ago

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This would DEFINITELY make your day!!!

- especially during a Marathon! http://goo.gl/9vXYIF

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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5K all done

Very pleased with myself Complete Week 9 Run 3 last Friday and run again on Monday. Monday was a hard one as felt really washed out after. Yes, going to get...

Very pleased with myself Complete Week 9 Run 3 last Friday and run again on Mon...

PastorT2

Graduate•9 years ago

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Another day, another 5k

I decided to run another 5k after work today. It took me 44.5 minutes to finish, but I ran the whole thing. To add a bit more fun to this particular run, I...

I decided to run another 5k after work today. It took me 44.5 minutes to finish,...

RunningForBroke

Graduate•9 years ago

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SanJay from Doha

HI all Just to introduce my self I am SanJay from Doha Qatar. I am 46 beginner to plan 5K min I already run 5K 5 times a week in gym.I was 90 kg lost about...

HI all Just to introduce my self I am SanJay from Doha Qatar. I am 46 beginner ...

SANJPOO8000

•9 years ago

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Chuffed

I can't quite believe I am writing this but tonight I ran 15k. Smiling so much it's making my mouth ache. Never ever thought I could do that Feeling Happy...

I can't quite believe I am writing this but tonight I ran 15k. Smiling so much ...

Dunnja

Graduate•9 years ago

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Graduated!

Just ran for 45 min plus the 5 min warm up for a total of 50 min, which totaled 5.6k. That was run 3, week 9! Now I have officially graduated. Thank you all...

Just ran for 45 min plus the 5 min warm up for a total of 50 min, which totaled ...

SwissGEA

Graduate•9 years ago

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Hard work

Well tonight's run was hard work after weekend away and not run since Thursday but glad I did it

Well tonight's run was hard work after weekend away and not run since Thursday b...

ShannieP

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2

Found today hard, was already aching from a day out in London yesterday where I did a lot of walking. Probably the hardest run yet, but I didn't stop and...

Found today hard, was already aching from a day out in London yesterday where I ...

Lazynotforlong

•9 years ago

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New gear

So I went to Lincolnshire Runner and bought these beauties that they recommended for me after testing out a few pairs. I am not a girly girl and don't do pink...

So I went to Lincolnshire Runner and bought these beauties that they recommended...

rammsteinqueen

Graduate•9 years ago

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W9R1 done but those last two measly minutes were hard!

I have gave myself 3 rest days as my legs were stiff and achy before I started week 9. I did it but I never thought adding just 2 teeny minutes onto the 28...

I have gave myself 3 rest days as my legs were stiff and achy before I started w...

farawaytree74

Graduate•9 years ago

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What happened to nice Laura?!

I've just attempted the Stepping Stones podcast and it was a massive fail. I only made it 9 mins into the first run and gave up, way too fast for me to...

I've just attempted the Stepping Stones podcast and it was a massive fail. I onl...

Leanne78

Graduate•9 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2015

C25k site newbie

W9R2

The difference between injury and just muscle aches and pains

1st proper run in my new shoes !

Foot pain is a pain...advice needed

Got to 4K and feeling happy ;-)

I have gone and done it again!

London to Paris virtual run

New trainers

Just getting started!

Help please

Week 9 Spin 2

Just applied for my graduate badge!

Couch to 30 mins! Not 5k. Feeling cheated😥

Knees

Starting all over again...

Advice needed!

10k in six weeks - ambitious??

I can still run!

This would DEFINITELY make your day!!!

5K all done

Another day, another 5k

SanJay from Doha

Chuffed

Graduated!

Hard work

Week 2 Run 2

New gear

W9R1 done but those last two measly minutes were hard!

What happened to nice Laura?!

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