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Hi guys! Not been on this for a while! I graduated a few months ago and have been addicted to running 5k’s ever since. I have lost over 3 stone in weight since...

Running = new found confidence!

Hi guys! Not been on this for a while! I graduated a few months ago and have bee...

NewbieInDundee

Graduate•5 years ago

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A bit of a difference.

The first pic is of me when I completed W6R3 about 4 months ago. The second is of me today after a lovely slow 5k. I cannot believe how much C25k has changed...

The first pic is of me when I completed W6R3 about 4 months ago. The second is o...

Twinkle2

Graduate•5 years ago

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New here...How do you listen to music while using the podcast?

Hi there I am still on holiday (without running shoes) but am planning to start this programme from next Monday on. Reading through all the advice and stories...

Hi there I am still on holiday (without running shoes) but am planning to start ...

Kmcc1970

•5 years ago

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Muscle tightness

Hi I have continual pain in my hips and back my psoas muscles are always contracted despite physio with someone who usually can put me right. My hip flexors...

Hi I have continual pain in my hips and back my psoas muscles are always contrac...

Borja

•5 years ago

Had a pain start middle back of left calf, was definitely worse when running, so bit bullet and went to physio who said no running for 6 weeks. Overuse of...

To run or not to run?

Had a pain start middle back of left calf, was definitely worse when running, so...

Kat332zz

Graduate•5 years ago

Didn't go out as early this morning, it is a Bank Holiday after all. This week it's more running, longer running and shorter intervals of walking. And it felt...

Week 4 Run 1

Didn't go out as early this morning, it is a Bank Holiday after all. This week i...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•5 years ago

I post this as inspiration to others. I started my running journey at the early part of this year using the Couch to 5k app. I was previously a hardened non...

First 10k, onwards and upwards

I post this as inspiration to others. I started my running journey at the early ...

Couchless

•5 years ago

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Help on breathing - wk5 run1 done

Wk5 run1 done but must learn to breathe better, plenty of oxygen out there just cant get enough in my lungs! Any tips other than deep breaths, because that's...

Wk5 run1 done but must learn to breathe better, plenty of oxygen out there just ...

Jogonton

Graduate•5 years ago

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Do you enjoy yourself whilst running?

Ok, let me explain. I can count on one hand since starting C25K and graduating. There has been crappy runs I absolutely hated, others not so much and then very...

Ok, let me explain. I can count on one hand since starting C25K and graduating. ...

•5 years ago

Woke up early, beautiful view of a loch. Let’s get at it. Oh good god , the zip jammed on my sports bra, oh for goodness sake. 30 mins later I get the zip un...

Holiday run! Sports bra fail.

Woke up early, beautiful view of a loch. Let’s get at it. Oh good god , the zip ...

Rogie55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Almost there, can hardly believe it

First time posting - after doing the programme on a treadmill so far, I plucked up the courage to go OUTSIDE this morning for week 9 run 2. Planned to take in...

First time posting - after doing the programme on a treadmill so far, I plucked ...

PinkPanther19

Graduate•5 years ago

Did my final run of c25k on Friday and as a bonus carried on until I reached just over 5k. (5.38 to be precise!!) I couldn’t do it in 30 minutes but for a 58...

Yay I did it!!

Did my final run of c25k on Friday and as a bonus carried on until I reached jus...

Kpad

Graduate•5 years ago

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What is Your Week ? Last week of AUGUST folks!!😎🌞

Hello runners:) Here we are again another week gone and still so changeable with the weather 😀. At the moment certainly here, it is hot, hot hot!!! So many of...

Hello runners:) Here we are again another week gone and still so changeable with...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

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W6 R1 weird feeling?

Strange that after 20 minute run last time its back to 5,8,5 intervals and i have to admit the first 5 minute run was really tough legs felt like lead.....

Strange that after 20 minute run last time its back to 5,8,5 intervals and i hav...

Pdb48

Graduate•5 years ago

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The Summer Runcation... It's the last week of August! Feel free to join in!

Hello Runners!! Welcome to the Last week of AUGUST on the Quest! I simply cannot believe it...where did those months go to? It has been very warm these last...

Hello Runners!! Welcome to the Last week of AUGUST on the Quest! I simply cannot...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

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W1:R1 complete

I have completed my 1st run after joining my local running group's C25k program and as I have never ran before I am so proud that I managed to complete all the...

I have completed my 1st run after joining my local running group's C25k program ...

MelGC25k

Graduate•5 years ago

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Goal achieved- sort of!

Started C25K last year on September 1st. Goal was to graduate then go to Parkrun. Graduated and did lots of consolidation. Felt chicken about Parkrun because I...

Started C25K last year on September 1st. Goal was to graduate then go to Parkrun...

Runawaytrainer

Graduate•5 years ago

Morning all. My usual post. Done the final run of week3 today and i have to say it went really well. Both 3 min runs were done going up a slow climbing hill....

WK3R3 Level up

Morning all. My usual post. Done the final run of week3 today and i have to say ...

Waylander85

•5 years ago

Hi everyone! Really enjoying doing Couch to 5K and I’m currently about to head into week 3 but feel like my breathing is getting me down!! I am trying so hard...

Struggling to breathe steadily - stitches ☹️

Hi everyone! Really enjoying doing Couch to 5K and I’m currently about to head i...

rejstone

Graduate•5 years ago

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My first 5K yaaaay!!!!

After few awful runs after graduating.... With couple of them not barely to run 15 minutes... Yes 15 minutes!!! But today, I did the very slow run as I wanted...

After few awful runs after graduating.... With couple of them not barely to run ...

So, I ran for 10 minutes and then needed to walk for 3 minutes-although at a pace that meant I still overtook a pair of walkers 👣 Then ran again for 7...

•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

So, I ran for 10 minutes and then needed to walk for 3 minutes-although at a pac...

Well, 8am was the time for w5r3 today. I love running in the morning but more often than not I end up running in the evening as I can't get myself out of bed...

•5 years ago

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Eventful W5 R3

Well, 8am was the time for w5r3 today. I love running in the morning but more of...

walks_now_runs

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R2

21 degrees outside too hot 🥵 for the run but I did felt that the heat didn’t help today but I done it Today it’s a big mile stone for me I have officially...

21 degrees outside too hot 🥵 for the run but I did felt that the heat didn’t he...

I did the women’s Couch to 5k run at Alexander Park today, and it was a great reminder to check into the forum with an update. I graduated in June 2017, and I...

•5 years ago

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An update, 2 years on

I did the women’s Couch to 5k run at Alexander Park today, and it was a great re...

SueKen

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R2 fail

It's just too hot and humid even at this hour, called it time at 22.5 mins. Tried a new route which has upset my shins by going down a big hill. Fiance tripped...

It's just too hot and humid even at this hour, called it time at 22.5 mins. Trie...

Barrelsofleaves

Graduate•5 years ago

Just wanted to say hi and say what a great community you have here. I’m currently on W5 R2 and have found the posts and replies from other users really...

An introduction 😬

Just wanted to say hi and say what a great community you have here. I’m currentl...

Stormfront

•5 years ago

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Rubbish runs

HELP!!! I’m really struggling at the minute to complete my 30 min runs I’ve carried on since completing week 9 and I don’t understand why, I weight less than...

HELP!!! I’m really struggling at the minute to complete my 30 min runs I’ve carr...