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Second run of the week at the gym again, well you have to take advantage of weeks free pass don't you? Didn't wear my compression socks today and once again...

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Week 3 Run 2

Second run of the week at the gym again, well you have to take advantage of week...

julieg21

•11 years ago

Well I ran outside for 30 mins and although I didn't achieve 5 k I did manage 3.87 km I'm happy with that and can only get better.x yeah me

Not xtrainer wk 9 r 1

Well I ran outside for 30 mins and although I didn't achieve 5 k I did manage 3...

Flart

•11 years ago

This is my first post even though I'm on W6 now. Have just joined this community to make sure I keep going and because I've enjoyed reading all of the blogs &...

W6R2 completed!

This is my first post even though I'm on W6 now. Have just joined this community...

Hidden

•11 years ago

I haven't run for 5 days due to anterior tibial tendonitis (sore shin/ankle) and I feel like someone has chopped off my right arm. I went out with my daughter...

Not running is killing me - ahhhhhhhhhhhh

I haven't run for 5 days due to anterior tibial tendonitis (sore shin/ankle) and...

morningglory

Graduate•11 years ago

I did it :-)) ran for twenty minutes with no stopping. I had to slow down a little bit after about 10 minutes but I was still running. Do I need to repeat W5R3...

W5R3 Complete

I did it :-)) ran for twenty minutes with no stopping. I had to slow down a litt...

Gemini21

Graduate•11 years ago

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Pain in back of knees

Hi all I have just completed week 3 run 2 and for the last week or so I have been experiencing awful pains behind my knees when I squat, kneel, bend my leg...

Hi all I have just completed week 3 run 2 and for the last week or so I have ...

Laucor

•11 years ago

..Just finished Week 8 run 3 ... I found it hard to get the pace this time ..takes a good 5 minutes to get into a rhythm, and feel I want to go faster to get...

One week to go ...

..Just finished Week 8 run 3 ... I found it hard to get the pace this time ..tak...

amsjo

Graduate•11 years ago

Hi all, This evening I finally ran for 30 minutes without stopping! Including the 5 minute warm up, I managed 3.18 miles. I'm going to do the run another...

I completed week 9! But now I'm anxious...

Hi all, This evening I finally ran for 30 minutes without stopping! Including...

500socialmedia

•11 years ago

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Post-grad run. Oops!

Well that was a disaster. After graduating the programme on Sunday (still haven't got my badge :-( ) I went for my first post-graduation run after work...

Well that was a disaster. After graduating the programme on Sunday (still hav...

earl-grey-sian

Graduate•11 years ago

17 Replies

Running Partners?

Hi! I've just started this as I wanted to lose some weight and get fit and I have to say that I'm absolutely loving the way I feel now (I've just done W2R3...

Hi! I've just started this as I wanted to lose some weight and get fit and I ...

Dribblin_spaniel

•11 years ago

This is my first blog post even though I'm now on week 4, but I had to write up here just to say how good I think the C25K programme is. So my alarm clock...

Week 4 Run 1: Better than expected

This is my first blog post even though I'm now on week 4, but I had to write up ...

roadrunner_86

Graduate•11 years ago

After feeling poorly I did it!!! Only 1 run left which I hope to tackle Friday.

Week 4 run 2 done

NetballGirl

•11 years ago

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Thoroughbred...

If I go running in Cheltenham tonight do you think they will mistake me for an escapee thoroughbred from the races :) .... well maybe after all those Guinness...

If I go running in Cheltenham tonight do you think they will mistake me for an e...

amsjo

Graduate•11 years ago

After struggling with the parched throat during W4R2, i decided to carry water with me (in my right hand during the run). It helped quench my thirst, though I...

Week 4 Run2 - most difficult so far

After struggling with the parched throat during W4R2, i decided to carry water w...

CouchCarrot

Graduate•11 years ago

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W9R3 - I did it!!!! I'm a graduate!!!!

Well, I finished W9R3 today! 4.99 K in 30 min..(It couldn't even have given me the extra .01 K for graduation). I can't believe I finished it. Felt great to...

Well, I finished W9R3 today! 4.99 K in 30 min..(It couldn't even have given me t...

msavela55

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Week 3 Run 1!

Last night I did my first run of week 3! I know this may sound ridiculous to you guys running for 30 minutes, but for me I am really proud (and surprised!)...

Last night I did my first run of week 3! I know this may sound ridiculous to y...

piggyland1

Graduate•11 years ago

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week 4 run 3

out at 6:43am - thanks to runkeeper covered 4.55km in 32.56 on a cold bright morning. Tell you what, the warm shower was heaven-sent.

out at 6:43am - thanks to runkeeper covered 4.55km in 32.56 on a cold bright ...

gjw248

•11 years ago

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C25K Week 6 Run 2 - Oh. My. God.

Now, maybe I was just being a wee bit naive, but after running* for 20 minutes non stop last Friday, I thought that the first two runs in Week 6 would be ok....

Now, maybe I was just being a wee bit naive, but after running* for 20 minutes n...

bexbridge

Graduate•11 years ago

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W6 R2...............hardest run yet!

Must admit I struggled with motivation last night. Got to the gym and had to turn back because my son forgot his shorts.Got back to the gym and how dare...

Must admit I struggled with motivation last night. Got to the gym and had to tu...

helleb

Graduate•11 years ago

I'm currently doing couch to 5k and I'm on week 2 run 2, the problem is my shins burn after my runs and continue to do so for an hour! I am leaving a day in...

Pain in shins!!!

I'm currently doing couch to 5k and I'm on week 2 run 2, the problem is my shins...

Sammiejones

•11 years ago

Well, that's what mapometer and my stopwatch tell me. If it's true, I'm really pleased! It was a beautiful morning here, warm and sunny, so I headed up to...

2.5k + 2.5k in 33 minutes - I think!

Well, that's what mapometer and my stopwatch tell me. If it's true, I'm really ...

Anniemurph

Graduate•11 years ago

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W3R2

sencond run of week 3, and it felt good. :) a little while ago someone told me to suck a polo whilst running- (cause i kept getting a really dry mouth) and it...

sencond run of week 3, and it felt good. :) a little while ago someone told me ...

tyler2008

•11 years ago

Hooray, I am moving onto week nine, I can almost smell my Graduation (it smells sweaty but satisfying) cannot wait, I cant beleive I have got this far!!

Week 8 Done!!!

Hooray, I am moving onto week nine, I can almost smell my Graduation (it smells ...

Bluepiano

Graduate•11 years ago

W5R1, how on earth did that feel easier than all other runs?!! I am flabbergasted! Set a really good pace and just motored on. I've gone from not being able to...

Laura - i think i love you!!

W5R1, how on earth did that feel easier than all other runs?!! I am flabbergaste...

ZipPea

Graduate•11 years ago

Twice today, TWICE. Out of control dogs, yapping round my ankles, jumping up & chasing. Feeble expressions of "sorry" from owners. Fed up with it. Told one...

Bladdy dogs

Twice today, TWICE. Out of control dogs, yapping round my ankles, jumping up & ...

OldNed

Graduate•11 years ago

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Fitness feeling good...health maybe not!

Week4 run 2 this morning and I can tell a massive difference between now and the first time I did the programme 2 years ago. With a 6 month break from running...

Week4 run 2 this morning and I can tell a massive difference between now and the...

didntrunthat

Graduate•11 years ago

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Graduation run complete and some more interesting facts !

Well, I find them interesting, to celebrate my final run on the couch to 5k plan, i went to Sutton Park (largest urban park in Europe),I have confined myself...

Well, I find them interesting, to celebrate my final run on the couch to 5k plan...

Technochoc

Graduate•11 years ago