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How do we know our speed/pace for sure?

When I was doing the plan I used map my walk to track stuff like distance and speed and it said I was around the 8min/km mark, since finishing I'm using...When I was doing the plan I used map my walk to track stuff like distance and sp...

birdisthewordGraduate•6 years ago

Week 6 complete :)

Whoop- week 6 complete- NEVER thought I'd do it, running for a whole 25mins!! I found the first 10 mins the hardest then I just kinda kept going! Glad to have...Whoop- week 6 complete- NEVER thought I'd do it, running for a whole 25mins!! I ...

Icklebj2Graduate•6 years ago

One month on from graduation...

...and still going, I'm pleased to report! I must admit though, sometimes it has been a struggle to get motivated and I've had to change my routes a bit to......and still going, I'm pleased to report! I must admit though, sometimes it ha...

edqa233Graduate•6 years ago

Week 1 Run 1

Hello, I have been reading the posts for the last few weeks and have found them incredibly inspirational. I was fitted for running shoes sometime ago but (I...Hello, I have been reading the posts for the last few weeks and have found them ...

MrsDetermined•6 years ago

Exchanged the trainers

After my wk6r1 this morning , and my ankle feeling sore& stiff again , I decided to go back to sweatshop for advice . I've had new asics about 3wk & although...After my wk6r1 this morning , and my ankle feeling sore& stiff again , I decided...

Rockette•6 years ago

Sore legs

Just finished Run2 of Week 7, it was 100% better than the first run, didn't rush, the weather was sunny and it was on a familiar route, BUT over the last few...Just finished Run2 of Week 7, it was 100% better than the first run, didn't rush...

SewingBee123AGraduate•6 years ago

Skipping week one of C25K - yay or nay?

I have decided to give the c25k challenge a go and completed my first run last night. To be honest, I found it a little too easy despite a pesky headwind and...I have decided to give the c25k challenge a go and completed my first run last n...

Cymraes84•6 years ago

Hill interval training - jolly hard work -but I am sure the pain will pay off.

I am in the process of extending my distance and improve my endurance. I am up at the 10k mark - but not necessarily speedy or confident runs. I have done...I am in the process of extending my distance and improve my endurance. I am up ...

suzybenjGraduate•6 years ago

Anyone suffer from cracking knees?

I've been running fine since graduating in May and recently started the B210K Bluefin programme. (I'm 2/3 through week 2). I've been lucky and had no issues up...I've been running fine since graduating in May and recently started the B210K Bl...

PamJKGraduate•6 years ago

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I did it!

Run 1 week 8 covered 4.51k. Only 5 runs to goRun 1 week 8 covered 4.51k. Only 5 runs to go

SegrieGraduate•6 years ago

W8 R3 didn't think I was going to make it....but I did. One week closer to graduating!

I know it sounds daft but you'd think that having done two runs of week 8 that the 3rd would be easy. But I find running so mentally challenging. I had a weeks...I know it sounds daft but you'd think that having done two runs of week 8 that t...

SStarryEyesGraduate•6 years ago

Done it wk 6 r1

And what a lovely morning it was for it , suns gone in now I've finished I had to throw my jacket in back garden half way through ! Ankle complaining as usual...And what a lovely morning it was for it , suns gone in now I've finished I had t...

Rockette•6 years ago

By jove, I think I've done it!

Just completed run 2 of week 9 and looks like I have done 5k (3.125 miles) in 30 mins I was managing between 2.7 and 2.8 miles in week 8 and even did 3 miles...Just completed run 2 of week 9 and looks like I have done 5k (3.125 miles) in 30...

SinbadGraduate•6 years ago

Wk2r2 I am rubbish! Been getting in my own way for 2 weeks and haven't been out. I am going out today. I should be at the end of week 3 by

now but couldn't get over the embarrassment of running in public. I feel awful, all the wonderful high I was feeling after getting out 4 times has gone....now but couldn't get over the embarrassment of running in public. I feel awful, ...

wannabef1t•6 years ago

Struggling with week 7

I managed 25mins at end of week 6, then r1 w7 could only do 20,r2-25with friends support and thought I had cracked it , but back out today and struggled to get...I managed 25mins at end of week 6, then r1 w7 could only do 20,r2-25with friends...

Run-raggedGraduate•6 years ago

week 5 run 3

just done 20 min . To say i am over the moon is a under statement .Taking each run as it comes enjoying the moment .just done 20 min . To say i am over the moon is a under statement .Taking each r...

ned63Graduate•6 years ago

hi ,almost every1 talking abt counting calories how can I count my calories any idea pls?

is there any regular chart to maintain pls?is there any regular chart to maintain pls?

khanmq•6 years ago

After the half marathon (inspired by Aftabs!)

One of my reflections at the Weald Country Park (Brentwood) half marathon on Sunday!!One of my reflections at the Weald Country Park (Brentwood) half marathon on Sun...

jandaGraduate•6 years ago

I love 2 lose wt to be called loser

I want 2 lose 1 stone asap but no idea how plsssssssssssss help.I want 2 lose 1 stone asap but no idea how plsssssssssssss help.

khanmq•6 years ago

IOS C25K timings incorrect...?

Hi, I've been suspicious about the accuracy of timings in the ios app. I did w5 d2 tonight (walk 5, run 8, repeat) and the walk seemed lengthy, the runs seemed...Hi, I've been suspicious about the accuracy of timings in the ios app. I did w5 ...

AngusmcdangleGraduate•6 years ago

Dear Laura, it's not you, it's me. Oh no wait...it is you!

So Laura and I have parted ways at Week 7, Run 1 and tonight, I ran 5k with my own music and in 36 minutes. To say I am over the moon is an understatement!So Laura and I have parted ways at Week 7, Run 1 and tonight, I ran 5k with my o...

RokensWifeGraduate•6 years ago

W6r3 done, and I should be chuffed!...

Well, here I am back from w6r3! I should be absolutely over the moon that I just managed to run for 25mins without stopping. And part of me really is...BUT...Well, here I am back from w6r3! I should be absolutely over the moon that I just...

mugsy273Graduate•6 years ago

week 7 = DONE!

so another week bites the dust. I think this was a good run for me, the only downside was getting a bit bored (i need to adjust my route). lauras comment on...so another week bites the dust. I think this was a good run for me, the only dow...

ReyCGraduate•6 years ago

Compression vests

Just seen these in aldi are they recommended , are they like thermals in cold weather ? Just seen these in aldi are they recommended , are they like thermals in cold w...

Rockette•6 years ago

I WILL BE BIONIC

Hello fellow C25K'ers, both Graduates and Pre Graduates, Tis your old chum Dan here. I am sitting at work and feeling rather bored so I thought I'd take a...Hello fellow C25K'ers, both Graduates and Pre Graduates, Tis your old chum Dan ...

danzargoGraduate•6 years ago

W7R3 finished

Well here we are back on the home strait for the second time and I hope I make it through the next two weeks this time. Since I last posted I had to take a...Well here we are back on the home strait for the second time and I hope I make i...

brownfoxGraduate•6 years ago

Anyone interested in joining my quest. (Goal setting really)

Hi there to all my fellow forumers I would like to propose a quest for those of us who have graduated or about to graduate I realise that I am not totally...Hi there to all my fellow forumers I would like to propose a quest for those of...

RealfoodieclubAdministrator•6 years ago

Feeling Gr8!

I went out this morning, planning to run for longer than 43 mins (up to now my personal best). Today I ran for 50 mins. When I came home and plotted my... I went out this morning, planning to run for longer than 43 mins (up to now...

runningmamGraduate•6 years ago

Ode to the community! or: Oh happy day!

Today is a very happy day for me and this community contributed in several parts to it :) 1) I know time and speed is not the most important thing in all this...Today is a very happy day for me and this community contributed in several parts...

nomoreslothGraduate•6 years ago

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Nightmares after Sunday's Half Marathon!

AftabsGraduate•6 years ago

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