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Help...Day 2 and failing
So, it's only my Day 2 on C25K and I quit half way thru. My ankles hurt and my calf muscles feel like they are going to tear. I don't want to be a quitter. Please give me some tips on stretching or whatever! I feel like I'm the only person that cannot do this program. I use the elliptical and treadmill and do 30 Day Shred…
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NSV with the C25k!
Hi! I joined this group today and would like C25k friends, so add me if you like. I am soo happy to say that I have completed D1W1 of C25k. The reason I am sooo happy is that I have been working up to this moment for a year. Last year, I tore ligaments and tendons around my knee. My knee was so jacked up that if I stood…
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Calories burned
Does anyone know a good way to found out how many calories you burn when you run? is there a website?
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1st day!
Started my C25K program today..wish me luck! I am one of the biggest anti-cardio people out there. I'm hoping this will keep me motivated along with my Pump program.
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C25k - week 7 -should i increase rest days in between?
I run monday, wed and saturday every week and until recently its been ok. The last couple of weeks i have noticed that its much easier on a sat and i think this is because i have had 2 rest days beforehand. On mon and wednesdays my legs are aching after a while. I warm up properly. Does amyone have any advice? Should i try…
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10k?
Is there a similar routine to c25k for 10k's once you've completed the 5? I'm about to enter week 6 but my overall goal is to run a 10k for charity.
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Week 9
I'm officially in the C25K homestretch with my first Week 9 scheduled for this afternoon! I have a 5K race in the middle of June. Now that I will have, after finishing week 9, the stamina to run 5K straight through, I got some time to work on speed.
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New and question about "rest days"
Hi, I'm really excited to find this group! I just did W2D1 yesterday of C25K. Pretty big move for me because I've ALWAYS hated running, but I'm excited to someday call myself a runner :) Anyway, I know everyone says take it slow and make sure you get your rest days, but I'm wondering if a rest day is from any exercise or…
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Just Joined the Group
I'm on week 7 already, but I just found this group. I'm doing the program based on time, not distance. Last year I participated in the Chase Corporate Challenge in Syracuse, NY. It was essentially my first 5k, although the race is actually 3.5 miles. A few week later I found out I was pregnant and haven't ran much since…
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I did it!!
I ran my first 5K. I would never ever have believed it. C25K is a miracle for me. My finish time was 30 minutes 34 seconds. Don't know if that's good or what, but I DID IT! And, my local hospice, that took great care of my Mom in her final days, benefitted too. :happy:
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Week 8
Just did Week 8 day one - got in 2.55 miles in the 28 minutes of running. Felt pretty good. I won't be up to 3.1 miles next week, but I'll be alot closer than I ever thought I could be when I started!!! Anyone else on week 8 right now?
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NHS (UK) Couch 2 5K Page
I just saw this. I think some of you might want to take a look, so I'll post it here: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/couch-to-5k.aspx
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Starting today!
So yesterday (because I was mad) I took the dog out and for the first time in my life I ran a full 5K. (Okay, so I walked about a half mile of it, but still, I'm not a runner and never have been so I was proud of myself.) I set a goal to run a 5K for pancreatic cancer here later this summer and decided this would be a good…
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Week 7
I just started week 7 of my training program. It consists of a 25 min. run and two five minute walks - one before and one after. I truly surprised myself in that I did the WHOLE 25 min without stopping! I LOVE running. I was never a runner when I was younger. But as I have aged I have found that I truly do enjoy the…
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Newbie :)
Hi all, I'm glad to have found this group. I used to be a runner in highschool, back in the day LOL....now at age 33 and overweight by 100 pounds :cry: BUT I am doing something about it!! I've been thinking how I'd love to get back to running, and I was waiting until I got under 200 to attempt it.....but you know what?? I…
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New to group, started week 3 today
Hi, I just found this group and joined immediately. I started this program two weeks ago and did week 3, day 1 today. I started the program about 2 years ago (on the treadmill, in the gym) but fell off the wagon. This time I'm doing it outside and I like that much better. Love to run in the park! Today for the first time…
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New to the group
I used to run 4-6 miles of hills 3 days a week and I loved it. that's when I weighed 235. I was injured and told I would never walk again and I used that as an excuse to give up. when I hit 400lbs I gave up on giving up and now I'm down to 329 and still losing. I did a 5k last year without training and it was rough. I know…
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Did I graduate from C25K early?
I completed week 6. What was supposed to be a 22 minute run I stretched it to 36 minutes. My reason for doing this was I had a 5K race coming up in 4 days. That was Tuesday May 1st. I did not start week 7. Instead I rested for the upcoming race. My main focus was to complete a 5K without walking. A secondary focus was to…
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Post Graduation: Increasing Speed
Hello all. I am in the middle of week 7 so I am looking forward to graduating soon :) I am a VERY slow "runner" - about 4.0-4.5mph. I am proud I have the stamina now and I am looking for a plan post-graduation to increase my pace. Anyone know of a program or app that is like c25k? Should I just do c25k and instead of the…
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Park Runs
Hey folks...I've done Week 8 Run 2 today, so I'm nearly at graduation!! YAY!!! Near where I live, they have proper organised park runs on Saturday mornings. I'm defo signing up to one after I finish the programme and wondered if anyone on here as done any? I've got 2 near me, Norwich or King's Lynn. I think going to one is…
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Victory, but still some time until completetion
I finished week 7 today. My friend was at the gym walking on the TM next to me. I was able to carry on a decent conversation while "jogging". Usually I would be so winded doing work like this I would not be able to talk. Pretty cool to see that improvement in my fitness level.
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New C to 5 K runners as of 4/23/12
I am new to the group and I am starting my Cto5K on Monday the 23rd of April. Anyone else just starting and wanting some "company" along our runners journey?
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Started Week 3 today!!
I did week 3 day 1 today and i was really surprised that I did it!!! Really excited about the rest of the way! If you knew me you would realize how big an accomplishment this was!! Best thing I've done so far in this journey is start this program!!
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Ankle pain when I STOP running
Hey Guys, I am on week 1 and I do not know if this is normal but I have ankle pain when I STOP running and when I am doing the walking intervals. When I run the pain subsides. Any thoughts on this? Should I push myself and just try and run longer distances (even at a slower speed). When I walk I am at 3.3 - 3.5 when I run…
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New to the group and new to running :)
Brand new to running - I am going to start to running using the C25K App. I did day one today. My favorite prat of the app is that you can see your stats. Cannot wait to see improvements :smile: Best part of todays run - as I complete a jogging section and begin to walk an elderly man on the path says pick it up girl, if I…
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Day 1, Week 1..
TODAY is the day I start my C25K! I've known about this program for a while now & have read such great reviews - I am READY to take the challenge! So, I sit here having my cup of coffee & am hitting motivation station! Cannot wait to start, and already loving this group! Thanks for the inspiration team! Jacqui
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I'm new (to this group & running!)
hi everyone, have just started the c25k program and am signed up for a 10k in october (Eeek, slightly scared! my sis-in-law signed me up!!) hoping to make some new friends and get some tips and advice:smile:
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Looking forward to starting C25K tomorrow!!
I am so excited about starting the program tomorrow. I have done a lot of research and tons of people recommend this! I am very interested in how I will do because I am an ex-smoker as of 2 weeks ago. :) I hope my breathing doesn't cause me problems. I can't wait to see how much weight I will drop in 9 weeks.
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Accidentally did Week 5 Run 3!
Went to the gym today, thinking I was going to do Week 5 run 2 - I've not been sticking fully to three times a week in the last few weeks and have done Wk5 run1 a few times, and one Wk5 run2 in the middle somewhere. I use the NHS Choices podcast and was relieved when Laura said that was 5 minutes over. I carried on running…
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Day 1...
Went much better than expected yesterday, tomorrow day 2!!!!
