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W2R2 completed

really starting to dig this program i feel i coulda gone longer i feel the first couple weeks are def experimenting with different paces when you feel your at...

really starting to dig this program i feel i coulda gone longer i feel the first...

Crow277

•2 years ago

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Beginner & Swelling Problem...

Hi everyone, I'm a 27 year old woman, used to be very fit when I was younger but largely sedentary for years now! I've started C25K to get back into fitness...

Hi everyone, I'm a 27 year old woman, used to be very fit when I was younger ...

Tulley0

•2 years ago

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Running at 60

I’m on Week 8, Run 3 and up to this week, have been injury free! However, I changed my route last week and ended up running up a few small hills/slopes (to be...

I’m on Week 8, Run 3 and up to this week, have been injury free! However, I chan...

ThePostmistress

Graduate•2 years ago

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CATCH-UP CORNER...AUGUST...WEEK 2... COME on in and REST awhile :)

Hello …. Here we are again! Come on in, grab a cushion, sit down and breathe... Time to relax and time to share what has been going on! The weather here in...

Hello …. Here we are again! Come on in, grab a cushion, sit down and breathe.....

Oldfloss

Administrator•2 years ago

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Starting Over

Have not done any running for a year since graduating on C25k so started over. Today I completeW2r1 and at least is wasn't as bad as the first time round....

Have not done any running for a year since graduating on C25k so started over. ...

JuJogger

Graduate•2 years ago

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First run in a month!

I have skipped four weeks for a few reasons: 1) The heat 2) I was in a play and had a sudden fear I'd fall and injure myself(idk why as I've never fallen...

I have skipped four weeks for a few reasons: 1) The heat 2) I was in a play an...

Crolla

•2 years ago

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Don’t phone me when I’m running!!!

I set off on a run around 7:30 this morning and I had told my husband that I was going after I’d dropped him off at work. I was using the ct5k+ podcast to...

I set off on a run around 7:30 this morning and I had told my husband that I was...

Dendev75

Graduate•2 years ago

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Starting over.

I’m here again just completely starting over after graduating 2 years ago. Started Sunday and just ran W1 R2 this morning and it felt really good. The pounds...

I’m here again just completely starting over after graduating 2 years ago. Star...

coffee1066

Graduate•2 years ago

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Running helping anxiety, anyone else found this? I’d like to hear how it’s helped others. 🏃🏼‍♀️💆🏼‍♀️

Hi I’ve suffered with Anxiety for years and IBS on and off for about 30 years. I’m finding that running is really helping my symptoms and I’m experiencing a...

Hi I’ve suffered with Anxiety for years and IBS on and off for about 30 years. ...

Runforthedress

Graduate•2 years ago

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Graduated today!

I'm so pleased to say that I graduated my c25k this morning. It took a lot of mental strength to keep myself going but I'm really happy that I did. Now to...

I'm so pleased to say that I graduated my c25k this morning. It took a lot of m...

Running_at50

Graduate•2 years ago

42 Replies

W2 run 2, lower back pain

Hi All, I recently started this program after being inactive for years and have reached week 2 Run 2, no sooner that I started it today, I felt shooting...

Hi All, I recently started this program after being inactive for years and ha...

la-venjal10

•2 years ago

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Wk4R4 Done

I never thought get to complete Wk4. I must be the slowest person out there but I enjoy being out in the fresh and feel that I must be getting a little...

I never thought get to complete Wk4. I must be the slowest person out there but ...

Swimming24

Graduate•2 years ago

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W8R1 done ✔️

I become a negative Nelly before each run and this one being 28 minutes was tough but I did it. Running along the canal I look out for the wildlife. Saw a...

I become a negative Nelly before each run and this one being 28 minutes was toug...

Tazzy_wazzy

Graduate•2 years ago

25 Replies

A stitch in time

Just done w9r1 - I don’t do social media! But have been following some of the posts on this forum and finding it useful- so thanks. I’m amazed at the way the...

Just done w9r1 - I don’t do social media! But have been following some of the po...

Jog176

Graduate•2 years ago

11 Replies

Have to share this today 🎉

I didn’t manage to run 5k I made 4.33km in 32 minutes. I don’t know if that’s good or not but I’m so happy to have made it through the program. I will...

I didn’t manage to run 5k I made 4.33km in 32 minutes. I don’t know if that’s go...

C2691

Graduate•2 years ago

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Pilates to strengthen your running

Have you ever thought of doing some Pilates or Yoga to make your running even better? I just dropped a post over at our sister forum Strength and Flexibility...

Have you ever thought of doing some Pilates or Yoga to make your running even be...

CBDB

Graduate•2 years ago

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Any recommendations for good gym apps?

Hi all, I signed up to the gym a few months back and I could really use a good (preferably free) gym app to use on the gym bike, treadmill or for weight...

Hi all, I signed up to the gym a few months back and I could really use a goo...

Wannaberoadrunner

Graduate•2 years ago

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w2r1 done woohaa

boy that was a tough1 had to reduce speed on that bout halfway thru but got thru the run was a lil winded at the end but hopefully start next run at a lower...

boy that was a tough1 had to reduce speed on that bout halfway thru but got thru...

Crow277

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Total novice

R1 W1 ✔ 👍 it was ok

Clairabell44

•2 years ago

5 Replies

first post in a long long time

hey I’m back!! 2 bouts of Covid later I might add, the first at beginning of Feb and the second just in time for my birthday June 24th🙄. But I have been...

hey I’m back!! 2 bouts of Covid later I might add, the first at beginning of Fe...

limberlou

Graduate•2 years ago

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Speed advice

Finally managed to run my first 5k. Wondering what I can do to increase speed rather than distance. Was thinking 20min farlet once a week, 35min run once a...

Finally managed to run my first 5k. Wondering what I can do to increase speed ...

Wagper08

Graduate•2 years ago

6 Replies

how long is a break

I have completed W5R3 last Tuesday unfortunately a family member has been taken in to hospital and I haven’t started W6 yet I’m hoping to run tomorrow, do I...

I have completed W5R3 last Tuesday unfortunately a family member has been taken ...

50-trying

•2 years ago

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STILL ON THE COUCH.....25K HUB!

So my first week on the August Quest has been not too bad! I've done run 1 and 2 of week 6. For the 20 minute run I got in the car and drove down to the...

So my first week on the August Quest has been not too bad! I've done run 1 and...

59er

Graduate•2 years ago

6 Replies

repeat a run

hi on the couch to 5k app,how do I repeat a run?I've just finished week two but have had a few days off and I'd like to do one more run. previous...

hi on the couch to 5k app,how do I repeat a run?I've just finished week two...

Sisters-in-law

•2 years ago

1 Reply

distance of each week

hi everyone.....new here! im wanting if possible to find out what aprox distance is each week so i can plan my route. Sorry in advance if its a easy one to...

hi everyone.....new here! im wanting if possible to find out what aprox distanc...

Julesblossom

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Holiday

Thanks for all the tips on my earlier post, does sound like I need to slow down a little! I have another query, so having completed Week 6 Run 3 we are...

Thanks for all the tips on my earlier post, does sound like I need to slow down...

LmNee

•2 years ago

11 Replies

week 2 run 2

After a few days away I did my second run of week 2. The sunshine and Ollie nipping at my heels forced me to do it hahahahaha. I’m getting that sense of...

After a few days away I did my second run of week 2. The sunshine and Ollie nipp...

VPOLLIE67

Graduate•2 years ago

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Da TRUFFE ABOUT RUNNING Part Two........TO FACE A CHALLENGE.

This is one of a series of posts that I hope to write, written very much from the perspective of someone living with cancer, but reflecting on the similarities...

This is one of a series of posts that I hope to write, written very much from th...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•2 years ago

70 Replies

C25K First week done… how did that happen?

Actually feel great and energised after my run …. And now at the end of week 1 already! Could this turn into a habit? Can I actually get to 5K in one go?...

Actually feel great and energised after my run …. And now at the end of week 1 a...

Runforthedress

Graduate•2 years ago

19 Replies

Still Going

Having competed the program in early June, I have had a few interrupted running weeks. Holidays and heat (mainly) preventing me from doing every other day. As...

Having competed the program in early June, I have had a few interrupted running ...

SlowRunner46

Graduate•2 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for August 2022

W2R2 completed

Beginner & Swelling Problem...

Running at 60

CATCH-UP CORNER...AUGUST...WEEK 2... COME on in and REST awhile :)

Starting Over

First run in a month!

Don’t phone me when I’m running!!!

Starting over.

Running helping anxiety, anyone else found this? I’d like to hear how it’s helped others. 🏃🏼‍♀️💆🏼‍♀️

Graduated today!

W2 run 2, lower back pain

Wk4R4 Done

W8R1 done ✔️

A stitch in time

Have to share this today 🎉

Pilates to strengthen your running

Any recommendations for good gym apps?

w2r1 done woohaa

Total novice

first post in a long long time

Speed advice

how long is a break

STILL ON THE COUCH.....25K HUB!

repeat a run

distance of each week

Holiday

week 2 run 2

Da TRUFFE ABOUT RUNNING Part Two........TO FACE A CHALLENGE.

C25K First week done… how did that happen?

Still Going

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All posts for August 2022

W2R2 completed

﻿Beginner & Swelling Problem...

Running at 60

CATCH-UP CORNER...AUGUST...WEEK 2... COME on in and REST awhile :)

﻿Starting Over

First run in a month!

Don’t phone me when I’m running!!!

Starting over.

Running helping anxiety, anyone else found this? I’d like to hear how it’s helped others. 🏃🏼‍♀️💆🏼‍♀️

﻿Graduated today!

W2 run 2, lower back pain

Wk4R4 Done

W8R1 done ✔️

A stitch in time

Have to share this today 🎉

Pilates to strengthen your running

Any recommendations for good gym apps?

w2r1 done woohaa

﻿Total novice

first post in a long long time

﻿Speed advice

how long is a break

﻿STILL ON THE COUCH.....25K HUB!

﻿repeat a run

﻿distance of each week

﻿Holiday

week 2 run 2

Da TRUFFE ABOUT RUNNING Part Two........TO FACE A CHALLENGE.

C25K First week done… how did that happen?

Still Going

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

Topics

Archive

Beginner & Swelling Problem...

Starting Over

Graduated today!

Total novice

Speed advice

STILL ON THE COUCH.....25K HUB!

repeat a run

distance of each week

Holiday