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CR1 - 5K

I hadn’t managed 5k before I graduated so I went for it today on my first consolidation run. Did it in just under 40 mins so I’ll keep to 5k for the...

I hadn’t managed 5k before I graduated so I went for it today on my first consol...

Leeloo7

Graduate•3 years ago

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Running in freezing conditions

I'm a relative newcomer to running. I've been finding it difficult getting out on a run the past few days due so icy pavements. My partner and I attempted a...

I'm a relative newcomer to running. I've been finding it difficult getting out o...

Lothian70

Graduate•3 years ago

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Run 3 week 2 on hold......

Sheet ice today, disappointed but I think best to delay run. Maybe later on in the day. 🤞

Sheet ice today, disappointed but I think best to delay run. Maybe later on in t...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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I did it with C25k, U can too!!

Hi there I completed my final run yesterday which I am truly overjoyed about. Here’s my story, hope it helps. I started the program, along with 3 friends,...

Hi there I completed my final run yesterday which I am truly overjoyed about. H...

RajK2020

Graduate•3 years ago

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Quick! Someone call a doctor!

I’d like to know what happened to the old me?? Woke up this morning to snow, and my inner child loves the snow, but my first thought was ‘ Hang on, this can do...

I’d like to know what happened to the old me?? Woke up this morning to snow, and...

Valerunner

Graduate•3 years ago

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Not since it was compulsory between the ages of 11 and 16

No longer a C25K virgin.. tried to time the brisk start up walk to get me to the low lighted park entrance-,success.. MJ then insisted we start the 60s run.....

No longer a C25K virgin.. tried to time the brisk start up walk to get me to the...

Kweiky

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Is walking 6,000+ steps on days between runs too much?

I'm on week 7 and up until now I've walked about 6,000 steps on non run days. I didn't see walking among the suitable exercises for those days. Is it too much...

I'm on week 7 and up until now I've walked about 6,000 steps on non run days. I ...

coolfemme

Graduate•3 years ago

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Keep trying

I’ve started c25k at least 5 times I get to week 6 , leave it and start again, I’ve put on even more weight which I intend to loose first week of January 21;...

I’ve started c25k at least 5 times I get to week 6 , leave it and start again, I...

Twittime

•3 years ago

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W6R3 snail pace in freezing cold

Hi Everyone, Ive learnt my lesson and went out wearing many layers this evening. I was gifted new running gear for Christmas and those long leggings were a god...

Hi Everyone, Ive learnt my lesson and went out wearing many layers this evening....

NusiaFab

Graduate•3 years ago

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Gonna give it a go!

Hi everyone, I am fifty, fat and female! I am addicted to sugar (did you know sugar is more addictive than cocaine 🙀) and really need to kick this unhealthy...

Hi everyone, I am fifty, fat and female! I am addicted to sugar (did you know s...

Fabh

•3 years ago

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W8R1

So w8r1 following Xmas was a bit of a struggle to hit the rhythm, after approx 10 mins I got into gear and my heavy breathing subsided! To say I’m a runner is...

So w8r1 following Xmas was a bit of a struggle to hit the rhythm, after approx 1...

pitch1974

•3 years ago

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Highlight of your Running Year 2020

2020 has been a bad year, however, a record number of runner's have ran and graduated from C25K, well done to all of them, what is the highlight of your...

2020 has been a bad year, however, a record number of runner's have ran and grad...

AlMorr

Ambassador•3 years ago

134 Replies

CR14 Stepping Stones Speed podcast

That was different. About 40% successful, It was like starting over again! I will persevere I am loo king forward to my longer jogs this week (after fewer...

That was different. About 40% successful, It was like starting over again! I wil...

Rennur

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

How long should I give it?

Hi, bit of background. Am 65 and decided to do the C25k. Completed 9 weeks without any real difficulty and was feeling good. Decided to keep doing 30 mins...

Hi, bit of background. Am 65 and decided to do the C25k. Completed 9 weeks witho...

Vragtes

Graduate•3 years ago

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Length to wait after injury

How long rest after shin splint pain on right calf? Also, have completed 9 weeks program, when I resume, which week to start?

How long rest after shin splint pain on right calf? Also, have completed 9 weeks...

Vragtes

Graduate•3 years ago

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Keep at it 🏃‍♀️

Another week+ in between runs - blaming the festivities & working patterns - but out again this morning for WK3R1. Added bonus of my son keeping me company....

Another week+ in between runs - blaming the festivities & working patterns - but...

KJB72

Graduate•3 years ago

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w7r1

in the bag ;-)

changing-woman

Graduate•3 years ago

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Starting again

Where to start? I haven't posted for over a year. I had to stop running after completing couch to 5k and reaching half marathon distance due to a twinge in my...

Where to start? I haven't posted for over a year. I had to stop running after co...

Franglaise

Graduate•3 years ago

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Second run

Just done my 2nd run after a bit of a gap. After my first run had a pain in my hip and the back of my knee so was a bit disheartened. This time made sure I did...

Just done my 2nd run after a bit of a gap. After my first run had a pain in my h...

Dancer54

•3 years ago

2 Replies

I’ve done it!

For the first time I ran 5k!! Actually 5.266km lol

Meowriel

Graduate•3 years ago

2 Replies

Slip sliding away!

I only ran twice last week , using the weather as my excuse. However ,as it doesn't look like the weather is going to improve much , I've just been for a wee...

I only ran twice last week , using the weather as my excuse. However ,as it doe...

jwillmac

Graduate•3 years ago

4 Replies

Running and Covid

Hi All, This is an odd one! I am getting quite a lot of stick from family about being a runner at the moment! Apparently runners are very selfish and will...

Hi All, This is an odd one! I am getting quite a lot of stick from family about ...

Feeling_Runderful

Graduate•3 years ago

26 Replies

Just started week 1 and it feels great

Haven’t really been active since July, but I’m back at it thanks to this program. Great

Haven’t really been active since July, but I’m back at it thanks to this program...

benjc2002

•3 years ago

3 Replies

A 30 minute run with no music and wind and hail

Only planned to run for 30 minutes yesterday, I dressed up in leggings and hooded sports top it wasn't frosty like it was for my Christmas Day run, though...

Only planned to run for 30 minutes yesterday, I dressed up in leggings and hoode...

drun

•3 years ago

1 Reply

First 6k today

I set out this morning but changed route and this was longer than I thought and heading back home realised I had run for 6k today. It felt okay but 5k is my...

I set out this morning but changed route and this was longer than I thought and ...

mango37

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Back to Couch ☹️

Just done W7R2 and then got a foot injury (from open water swimming not running). I cant walk let alone run so am currently confined to couch. I am gutted. I...

Just done W7R2 and then got a foot injury (from open water swimming not running)...

MoGoGoose

•3 years ago

1 Reply

What did you do once you completed couch to 5K?

Hi everybody, I'm starting week 8 of C25K this week and I'm already thinking what comes next... what did you do? Many thanks 💋

Hi everybody, I'm starting week 8 of C25K this week and I'm already thinking wha...

MumOnTheEdge

Graduate•3 years ago

5 Replies

Running post-Covid

Morning I’m finding that after, what was luckily a nearly asymptotic dose of Covid-19, my running pace has dropped significantly. Although not fast by many...

Morning I’m finding that after, what was luckily a nearly asymptotic dose of Cov...

Dontcryforme

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Last week of C25K! 🤩

I honestly was NOT a runner before this app but I am now on my 30 min runs of week 9. Isn’t it crazy how quickly your body adapts from 30 seconds of running to...

I honestly was NOT a runner before this app but I am now on my 30 min runs of we...

sunrunner

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Why does using the @ not help with replies when on the app?

When I reply to a post Oldfloss or roseabi for instance, by using @ in front of the name as I spell the name it appears on screen. This does not happen when I...

When I reply to a post Oldfloss or roseabi for instance, by using @ in front of ...

coolfemme

Graduate•3 years ago

2 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2020

CR1 - 5K

Running in freezing conditions

Run 3 week 2 on hold......

I did it with C25k, U can too!!

Quick! Someone call a doctor!

Not since it was compulsory between the ages of 11 and 16

Is walking 6,000+ steps on days between runs too much?

Keep trying

W6R3 snail pace in freezing cold

Gonna give it a go!

W8R1

Highlight of your Running Year 2020

CR14 Stepping Stones Speed podcast

How long should I give it?

Length to wait after injury

Keep at it 🏃‍♀️

w7r1

Starting again

Second run

I’ve done it!

Slip sliding away!

Running and Covid

Just started week 1 and it feels great

A 30 minute run with no music and wind and hail

First 6k today

Back to Couch ☹️

What did you do once you completed couch to 5K?

Running post-Covid

Last week of C25K! 🤩

Why does using the @ not help with replies when on the app?

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