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Goodness. That was tough.

So did my W4R2. Tried to pick up the pace a little from my first run. Did well and got round, covering 4.3k walking and running in 33 minutes. But thinking...

So did my W4R2. Tried to pick up the pace a little from my first run. Did well a...

Cgar

Graduate•8 years ago

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Just finished couch to 5K. Where do I get my badge from please?

Maria62

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 4 R2- a pattern...

I'm noticing a pattern here...the first run of each week goes well and then the second run is a killer! Sunday's run went really well but yesterday was hard! I...

I'm noticing a pattern here...the first run of each week goes well and then the ...

Celtprof

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2

Hi Everyone, So earlier this evening I completed W8 R2. I was working outside all day today and got thoroughly soaked with all of the rain we are having. I...

Hi Everyone, So earlier this evening I completed W8 R2. I was working outside ...

B0bP

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

Well I couldn't let Newbie_Pam catch me up ! So tonight I completed Run 2,yippee I found that onceI got in a rhythm and a comfortable pace run 1 went ok and I...

Well I couldn't let Newbie_Pam catch me up ! So tonight I completed Run 2,yippee...

Butchdingle

Graduate•8 years ago

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Newbie week 1

Hi Just on week 1.Did my second run today full on wind felt I was going no where. Wanted I was wondering it says take it slow. How slow is slow? I can walk...

Hi Just on week 1.Did my second run today full on wind felt I was going no wher...

mommalunn

•8 years ago

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Sort of starting again

I completed (or graduated) C25K a while ago, but over the last six months I have not done much in the way of running (work & personal stuff). So, I started...

I completed (or graduated) C25K a while ago, but over the last six months I have...

christop

•8 years ago

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Anyone know of a good C25K android app?

I'm looking for an app that lets you play your own music has human cues such as in the NHS podcasts with Laura. I've just finished week 4 run 1 and I think the...

I'm looking for an app that lets you play your own music has human cues such as ...

gymrat

•8 years ago

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Looking ahead

To week 5 run two in ... it's says on the C25k APP.. intervals are 5 min warm up.. then jog for 3quarters of a mile or 8mins..walk for half mile or five mins...

To week 5 run two in ... it's says on the C25k APP.. intervals are 5 min warm up...

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

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W3 R1

One word, TOUGH, 22mph head wind ! the first 90sec. run was fine, but then the 3 minute run, how long can 3 minutes last ? has she lost her voice ?...

One word, TOUGH, 22mph head wind ! the first 90sec. run was fine, but then the ...

Patrick1942

Graduate•8 years ago

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Naked Running (No Tech)

My normal runs have always included mobile phone, music, podcasts and my Garmin GPS that I probably look at far more than I should. As I'm tapering now for the...

My normal runs have always included mobile phone, music, podcasts and my Garmin ...

AndyD

Graduate•8 years ago

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W3R3 done but not without challenges!

I posted a while back about new shoes and not wanting to commit to spending big bucks on a new pair until I knew I was going to keep this up. Well....I think...

I posted a while back about new shoes and not wanting to commit to spending big ...

hannah141

Graduate•8 years ago

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Rain and wind...

Okay, so I'm slipping behind schedule. I've been lucky so far, I've lost minimum time due to weather conditions. I've managed to sneak out between storms. But...

Okay, so I'm slipping behind schedule. I've been lucky so far, I've lost minimum...

potato_jo

Graduate•8 years ago

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It is official. I love running!

I could never understand why someone would love to run until I completed the couch to 5k. It still didn't dawn on me until I stopped being hard on myself and...

I could never understand why someone would love to run until I completed the cou...

dexdog

Graduate•8 years ago

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My app doesn't play music when I'm running

This may be a silly question but how do I get music to play when I'm running? When Laura stops talking it's just silence until she talks again.

This may be a silly question but how do I get music to play when I'm running? Wh...

Laureth

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9 run 1 completed against the odds!

Despite being woken by a brick being thrown through my front window at 5.30am and despite the rain and despite an epic fail two days ago - I DID IT!! 30...

Despite being woken by a brick being thrown through my front window at 5.30am an...

Ucandothis

Graduate•8 years ago

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Running and glasses

I feel a bit self conscious running with my glasses on. Unfortunately I can't wear contact lenses and I can't see without my glasses. I never seem to see...

I feel a bit self conscious running with my glasses on. Unfortunately I can't we...

Laureth

Graduate•8 years ago

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When did that happen

Just some thoughts really, after finally running 10k last Saturday , which I find myself keep looking at my runkeeper splits and saying "did I do that? " I...

Just some thoughts really, after finally running 10k last Saturday , which I fin...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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W9R2...just glad that's over

Rain and wind....not my cup of tea but managed 30mins and did 4.85k so happy with that. Graduating on Friday - hopefully

Rain and wind....not my cup of tea but managed 30mins and did 4.85k so happy wit...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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W9R1 - stiff ankles

Hi everyone - think I need some advice! Last night I completed W9R1. I postponed from Monday night as my ankles were really stiff from W8 but I really want to...

Hi everyone - think I need some advice! Last night I completed W9R1. I postponed...

Anto_Now_Runs

Graduate•8 years ago

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Today pain turned to JOY!

W4r3. And it happened:) I knew I felt confident today.. felt prepared to just complete the run.. but wasn't prepared to feel strong and pain free during the...

W4r3. And it happened:) I knew I felt confident today.. felt prepared to just ...

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

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Day 2

Legs a bit stiff today obviously used muscles that I haven't before. So a fast paced 30 min walk this morning.....well it will be as fast as I can manage

Legs a bit stiff today obviously used muscles that I haven't before. So a fast p...

Rundee

•8 years ago

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I quite like this easy explanation of weight loss and the new runner.

Runtastic sent this email through this morning. I still find it strange how many running related emails I wake up to In the morning from various running...

Runtastic sent this email through this morning. I still find it strange how many...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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Ankle pain after W5R3

My legs held up very well after the 20 minute run, but my ankles started hurting one day later. Today (2 days later) they still hurt and feel heavy but only...

My legs held up very well after the 20 minute run, but my ankles started hurting...

Shivani05

Graduate•8 years ago

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Still running :-)

Well, I was feeling a bit guilty as after using this forum religiously whilst undertaking the programme, although I've been reading and catching up I haven't...

Well, I was feeling a bit guilty as after using this forum religiously whilst un...

wez70

Graduate•8 years ago

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Running in the rain??

When I saw this, I laughed out loud. I don't mind puddles or mud but have dodged rain so far by keeping an eye on the weather and running when it is pretty...

When I saw this, I laughed out loud. I don't mind puddles or mud but have dodge...

JoolieB1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9 run 1

Week 9 run 1 competed and felt as if I could keep going 🏃🏃🏃

xxashxxxleyxx

Graduate•8 years ago

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Question about iron levels

Just wondering if anyone has heard whether your iron levels need to be a bit higher for running? I did read somewhere that there is a theory that ideally your...

Just wondering if anyone has heard whether your iron levels need to be a bit hig...

LisaRose74

•8 years ago

10 Replies

palpitations

a few weeks ago i posted asking if anyone had palpitations after running as i was having them quite bad ... just to tell you i have been for an ecg , the...

a few weeks ago i posted asking if anyone had palpitations after running as i wa...

parcelqueen

Graduate•8 years ago

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What Can I Say....

Well, I've never experienced a run like this before, run 1 of week 7 was a dream, rain n' all. I just loved it, easiest I've ever done, even better than last...

Well, I've never experienced a run like this before, run 1 of week 7 was a dream...

JaxO

Graduate•8 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2016

Goodness. That was tough.

badge

Week 4 R2- a pattern...

Week 8 Run 2

Week 5 run 2

Newbie week 1

Sort of starting again

Anyone know of a good C25K android app?

Looking ahead

W3 R1

Naked Running (No Tech)

W3R3 done but not without challenges!

Rain and wind...

It is official. I love running!

My app doesn't play music when I'm running

Week 9 run 1 completed against the odds!

Running and glasses

When did that happen

W9R2...just glad that's over

W9R1 - stiff ankles

Today pain turned to JOY!

Day 2

I quite like this easy explanation of weight loss and the new runner.

Ankle pain after W5R3

Still running :-)

Running in the rain??

Week 9 run 1

Question about iron levels

palpitations

What Can I Say....

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