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Constantly waiting for trainer to tell me to walk again- how will I ever run 30 mins without stopping!

So I’ve just completed W3R3 and I’ve found myself waiting for the trainer to tell me to walk again. I’m looking at W4R1 and running for. Full 5 minutes seems...

So I’ve just completed W3R3 and I’ve found myself waiting for the trainer to tel...

Kordel

•3 years ago

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Week 3 Run 3 Complete -Shin splints

Previously I have only been able to complete week 1 and had to stop for pain in my shins. This round I have pushed myself but the dreaded shin pain has alas...

Previously I have only been able to complete week 1 and had to stop for pain in ...

Kordel

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Frightened I’m too old and unfit

Hello want to start running Im 48 5ft 2in and weigh 13stone . Any advice greatly appreciated. Think this will help physical and mental wellness

Hello want to start running Im 48 5ft 2in and weigh 13stone . Any advice greatly...

444444445

•3 years ago

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Loss of appetite after running…am I weird?!

Hello all, been a while since I posted but I’ve been lurking and continuing my C25k journey (did run 1 of week 8 today) and reading and being motivated by all...

Hello all, been a while since I posted but I’ve been lurking and continuing my C...

KitkaterinaB

Graduate•3 years ago

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Does it ever get easier?

Just completed W9R2 and I have really struggled finishing both week 9 runs! I must say I really enjoyed running up to about the end of week 7 and now I am...

Just completed W9R2 and I have really struggled finishing both week 9 runs! I mu...

Gagsy

Graduate•3 years ago

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Defeated by the heat 🥵

For the first time since week 6 of C25k, I had to resort to having a couple of walking intervals in tonight’s run. I’m putting it down to the heat as I’ve been...

For the first time since week 6 of C25k, I had to resort to having a couple of w...

Kitty08

Graduate•3 years ago

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W5r3

Omg that was a hard one but I did it 😁

Lovescornwall

Graduate•3 years ago

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Bloating / burping whilst running

Since graduating I’ve had a few poor runs, I put it down to eating beforehand and hot weather. However I had another poor run a few days ago where I’d prepped...

Since graduating I’ve had a few poor runs, I put it down to eating beforehand an...

Jurgen77

Graduate•3 years ago

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An uncomfortable 27 minute run 🥵

First 27 minute run today and although I completed it definitely wasn’t my best. My legs never really got going on this run and I just felt a bit sluggish!...

First 27 minute run today and although I completed it definitely wasn’t my best....

girlsjustwannarun

Graduate•3 years ago

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Take 3

Working from home the majority of the week has really taken its toll on my daily step count and also my general fitness. I did C25K for the second time during...

Working from home the majority of the week has really taken its toll on my daily...

Crittermad

Graduate•3 years ago

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Small epiphany

So I know a lot of us ( myself definitely included) worry that to on lookers we are running too slow/like a snail/being overtaken by walkers. I realised...

So I know a lot of us ( myself definitely included) worry that to on lookers we ...

MmeKat

•3 years ago

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Week two

Week two run one done 🏃🏻‍♀️

Jelly2473

•3 years ago

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A tougher run but still fab!

W5r2 this morning. Think I had a bit of a super-toxic 5 today! I noticed I was watching the tarmac a few steps in front of me more than usual during the first...

W5r2 this morning. Think I had a bit of a super-toxic 5 today! I noticed I was w...

D25K

Graduate•3 years ago

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W9 around the corner!

I dragged myself out of bed this morning, to beat the heat and completed week 8! It was better than my 2nd run this week and thinking about week 9. I'm still...

I dragged myself out of bed this morning, to beat the heat and completed week 8!...

Charlie296

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Finished week 9 in gym how to master outside running...

Hi All I have just completed week 9 and have been doing all the runs in the gym to build up my confidence I finished week 9 yesterday averaging around 7.8km...

Hi All I have just completed week 9 and have been doing all the runs in the gym ...

Happymel

Graduate•3 years ago

10 Replies

Next!

Week 3 run 3 done 🥵 Onward and upward

Welshie1968

•3 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

Hi guys. I’m so proud of myself at managing run 2 of week 5 this morning. There’s such a jump to run 3 though I’m feeling uncertain. Can I really go from...

Hi guys. I’m so proud of myself at managing run 2 of week 5 this morning. There’...

FloRidaX

Graduate•3 years ago

44 Replies

Decisions decisions!

Started C25K 5 weeks ago with no repeats and no fails (not sure what the PC word is but sure its not fail, sorry pls feel free to advise) so far. Just...

Started C25K 5 weeks ago with no repeats and no fails (not sure what the PC wor...

Hepsibah

•3 years ago

21 Replies

week 4

just completed the first run on week4 , was a bit nervous starting but felt great completing it (after lying on grass for 15 mins)

just completed the first run on week4 , was a bit nervous starting but felt grea...

beano48

•3 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 (again)

I have been running for about 6 years all in all now. Had a heart attack though back in March but not while running. Now starting back at the couch to 5k plan...

I have been running for about 6 years all in all now. Had a heart attack though ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Advice for Week 8 - please

I managed to get to Week 8! However.. after completing only one 28min run 🏃🏼‍♀️ I seem to have taken about 10 steps back in my progress.. I just can’t seem...

I managed to get to Week 8! However.. after completing only one 28min run 🏃🏼‍♀...

EllbyJ

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Penultimate Run

W9R2 started perfectly with an overcast sky threatening rain, there was even a nice cool breeze. The first part of the run is up an incline which always makes...

W9R2 started perfectly with an overcast sky threatening rain, there was even a n...

Hidden

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Week 9 Run 2 - Waiting for Laura

Blimey, i found this run tougher than the first run of week 9 and on a few occasions had the little demons on my shoulder pecking in my head to stop -"just the...

Blimey, i found this run tougher than the first run of week 9 and on a few occas...

Hidden

•3 years ago

7 Replies

TICK, TOCK; TICK, TOCK

A cautionary word... it's that time of year when TICKS are abroad. These little scamps are just waiting for soft-bodies beasties to burrow into and suck their...

A cautionary word... it's that time of year when TICKS are abroad. These little ...

newbie-nick

Graduate•3 years ago

20 Replies

Starting all over again...

Finally got my butt in gear and started C25K again this morning. I completed it nearly two years ago and never kept it up. I have been hill walking everyday...

Finally got my butt in gear and started C25K again this morning. I completed it ...

philevans68

Graduate•3 years ago

3 Replies

W5R3 completed

At the 13th attempt I completed my 20 minute run today. Rather appropriately, Freddie was serenading me with 'Another One Bites The Dust' just as I finished....

At the 13th attempt I completed my 20 minute run today. Rather appropriately, Fr...

Hidden

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Please, runners, may I take the week off?

I had my second COVID jab on Monday, and my arm is a little sore and I can't raise it more than few degrees from my side. I shall take a few days off and...

I had my second COVID jab on Monday, and my arm is a little sore and I can't rai...

newbie-nick

Graduate•3 years ago

9 Replies

Week 3 smashed!

After my injury I never thought I’d be posting about completing weeks again! I also never thought I would see the day I get out of bed early to exercise before...

After my injury I never thought I’d be posting about completing weeks again! I a...

AH21MM

Graduate•3 years ago

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A warm welcome to our new C25K Ambassador! 🤩

Hey everyone! Please join me in giving a big shout-out to the latest fabulous member of the Admin Team for C25K, iiiiiitttsss... Instructor57!!!!!!!!!!!! Look...

Hey everyone! Please join me in giving a big shout-out to the latest fabulous me...

roseabi

•3 years ago

44 Replies

It’s been seven hours and 49 days...

Been tough 7 weeks since calf injury with physio treatment and losing much of my hard earned fitness, more importantly slowing my recovery from heart surgery...

Been tough 7 weeks since calf injury with physio treatment and losing much of my...

QuadroVEINia

Graduate•3 years ago

9 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2021

Constantly waiting for trainer to tell me to walk again- how will I ever run 30 mins without stopping!

Week 3 Run 3 Complete -Shin splints

Frightened I’m too old and unfit

Loss of appetite after running…am I weird?!

Does it ever get easier?

Defeated by the heat 🥵

W5r3

Bloating / burping whilst running

An uncomfortable 27 minute run 🥵

Take 3

Small epiphany

Week two

A tougher run but still fab!

W9 around the corner!

Finished week 9 in gym how to master outside running...

Next!

Week 5 run 3

Decisions decisions!

week 4

Week 1 Run 1 (again)

Advice for Week 8 - please

Penultimate Run

Week 9 Run 2 - Waiting for Laura

TICK, TOCK; TICK, TOCK

Starting all over again...

W5R3 completed

Please, runners, may I take the week off?

Week 3 smashed!

A warm welcome to our new C25K Ambassador! 🤩

It’s been seven hours and 49 days...

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