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Not my first time in C25k and I’ve found it fairly hard work so far. I know it’s mostly in my head but my legs are tired sometimes and getting older and creakier all the time.

Today was a lovely day for a run and it felt a bit easier, even though I’m apprehensive about the jump in the length of runs in week 5. I know! I’ve done it before and it’s really surprisingly easy to do but….

Looking forward to the longer runs though and to some better running weather.

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Well done. It looks like a glorious morning. Try not to think about what's coming up but enjoy the run you are doing. Even if you have to repeat some runs it doesn't matter. You've done it before and you can do it again. Be kind to yourself and feel proud for getting out there.

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Rabbit561Graduate in reply to Bruch1

Thank you and you are so right. I am proud I’m doing it and just taking it easy. Already repeated a couple of runs.

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What beautiful photos. Sounds like you are doing fine 😁

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limberlouGraduate

I’m

Battling through it again for the umpteenth time and I struggle some days too. But we CAN do it!! And the weather WILL get better 🤞🤞

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Rabbit561Graduate in reply to limberlou

Good to know I’m not alone and well done you 😊

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FionamagsGraduate

I'm another repeater - a serial one actually. Now on week 7. It's funny how week 5 takes us - I felt exactly the same as you. I was excited to be approaching that milestone run, but also had nagging self doubts even though I'd done the programme a few times before and had successfully done that run each time! Swat off the gremlins and go for it!!!!!

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Rabbit561Graduate in reply to Fionamags

I like the title of serial repeater - fits me too! Good luck with it to you too

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well done  Rabbit561 , you’re doing well & stopping those legs being creekier than they would be!! Those are lovely photos too, what’s not to love about being outside…keep going, those runs are there waiting for you 🙂

lovely photos! I’m only on week 3 and am worried about my achy knees already so I know what you mean! I too am feeling apprehensive about the jumps in times! I’ve done week 3, 5 or 6 times now as I was struggling! Well done too you for coming back to it!

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Rabbit561Graduate in reply to StartedOnARainyDay

Great we can all inspire each other! Take it slow then even slower than you think will work well 😊

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