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Since I'm not managing to run often enough lately I did the first run of w5 again. It was fine (really pleased with my progress☺) & I think I'll do the second...

W5r1 again

Since I'm not managing to run often enough lately I did the first run of w5 agai...

Joopoo

•8 years ago

I have tried 25 mins 4 times now and only completed it successfully once - which was the third one :( Thought I'd cracked it and feeling smug, would be able to...

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25min. My nemesis...

I have tried 25 mins 4 times now and only completed it successfully once - which...

T0rtoise

•8 years ago

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Flying to graduation Week 9 run 3

Beautiful day went out for the final run with my husband. We live in Normandy near Caen. Although he was far ahead of me it spurred me on and i actually ran...

Beautiful day went out for the final run with my husband. We live in Normandy ne...

Hidden

•8 years ago

Despite the fact that my working hours just happen to correspond with all daylight hours currently, I got home and went for a run. It was lovely. I wasn't any...

Another night run :)

Despite the fact that my working hours just happen to correspond with all daylig...

RunningForBroke

Graduate•8 years ago

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Omg how hard was that..

Okay, not run 5k since 22nd october. In fact, barely run at all following a chesty cough! So , went out tonight and wow, did it hurt . I only covered 3.5k . My...

Okay, not run 5k since 22nd october. In fact, barely run at all following a ches...

rich_wolves

Graduate•8 years ago

Couldn't wait to get out for a run after work today and I finish nice and early on a Monday, so I t meant I could still get out off the beaten track and not...

A lovely blustery run..🍂🏃🏻🍂!

Couldn't wait to get out for a run after work today and I finish nice and early ...

Sandraj39

Graduate•8 years ago

Just completed our first family run As you know have been running with my hubby for a while now but our son has joined us tonight Ryan is 17 and has put a bit...

Family Run

Just completed our first family run As you know have been running with my hubby ...

ShannieP

Graduate•8 years ago

Well folks, we finally have snow on the sidewalks. I couldn't wait to get out this morning for a run, despite feeling a bit under the weather lately. I'm of...

Winter running

Well folks, we finally have snow on the sidewalks. I couldn't wait to get out t...

runswithdogs

Graduate•8 years ago

Hi fellow C2K'ers, Well I went out yesterday after a week off due to back pain. I thought I'd go back to week 5 and start again, but this time try and not run...

Restart of week 5

Hi fellow C2K'ers, Well I went out yesterday after a week off due to back pain. ...

Mummy1954

•8 years ago

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Pat on the Back Quest week 1 - Feel free to join.

The Pat on the Back Quest. Week One. The reason for the name is reading the last few weeks of posts and there seem to be some of us struggling. The whole...

The Pat on the Back Quest. Week One. The reason for the name is reading the la...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk7R3

I don't usually run on a Monday, but having to restart week 7 all my running days have changed. Now I'm realising what a great start to the week it is. Pretty...

I don't usually run on a Monday, but having to restart week 7 all my running day...

Lazynotforlong

•8 years ago

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10K PB :)

I'm not a fast runner, completing the run is always my main aim. However I have wanted to run 10K under 70 minutes and on my third 10K race (in very windy...

I'm not a fast runner, completing the run is always my main aim. However I have ...

Lyndz7

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 - feeling slow

So I went a whole 7 days without doing a run after week 7 because lots of life stuff got in the way. I was therefore a bit nervous about doing the 28 min run...

So I went a whole 7 days without doing a run after week 7 because lots of life s...

Mulcahkk

•8 years ago

All being well this week I should be graduating next weekend. Following that my plan is to carry on running three times a week. For two of the runs I intend to...

Post graduation plan

All being well this week I should be graduating next weekend. Following that my ...

simonwilliamstutor

Graduate•8 years ago

Just wondering where u like to run best? Is it in the local park on grass? Through the woods on a gravel track, in the country park on mud or on the pavement...

Preferred running surface and places

Just wondering where u like to run best? Is it in the local park on grass? Thr...

JoolieB1

Graduate•8 years ago

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1st time on athletics track! Boring but ok thanks to Beyonce/Britney/Lady Gaga/David Guetta etc. on my playlist!

Eeek. I joined the local athletics club (never thought I'd type that sentence). Because my son goes to athletics and I thought I should make the most of the...

Eeek. I joined the local athletics club (never thought I'd type that sentence). ...

RachelLewes

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 7 - Done!

Well, it goes on... Week 7 completed and if I didn't have the achy legs to prove it I think I'd try and convince myself I have dreamt it! Can't believe I only...

Well, it goes on... Week 7 completed and if I didn't have the achy legs to prove...

Hidden

•8 years ago

Hi all, I've just restarted C25K after a month off with a poorly knee. I've gone back to week 2 (only got to week 3 before) and I've achieved two runs with no...

Back after a month off with a bad knee!

Hi all, I've just restarted C25K after a month off with a poorly knee. I've gone...

Pinguette

Graduate•8 years ago

As is customary on this forum, here is a photo of my new shoes - Asics gel enduro all terrain 9! (hybrid road/trail shoe). Hope to try them out at running club...

New shoes !!

As is customary on this forum, here is a photo of my new shoes - Asics gel endur...

Girlyswot

Graduate•8 years ago

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W7R2 - Tough

Did second run yesterday morning, horizontal rain and very strong wind blowing. I found it the toughest yet. I was like a beetroot when I got home. I'm sure...

Did second run yesterday morning, horizontal rain and very strong wind blowing. ...

Lazynotforlong

•8 years ago

Hello everyone! New physio says I have frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) which kinda explains the extreme shoulder pain I've had since June, preventing me...

Frozen shoulder!

Hello everyone! New physio says I have frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) whi...

AvatheGardener

Graduate•8 years ago

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Out of action !

Accident at work a couple of weeks ago now has knocked me back. Badly twisted left knee. Traeted at Southport A&E. Seeing consultant tomorrow. Still painful if...

Accident at work a couple of weeks ago now has knocked me back. Badly twisted le...

Hidden

•8 years ago

OK so I've managed to complete w8 reasonably well. I even ran in the pouring rain for the first time but....when will I feel like a real runner? I potter along...

When does it happen?

OK so I've managed to complete w8 reasonably well. I even ran in the pouring rai...

pampaddy

Graduate•8 years ago

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First 5K run

I ran my first 5k this morning in 35.43. After the 1k I was ready to stop and walk but ploughed on, at 4K I thought come on let's try this and see how we get...

I ran my first 5k this morning in 35.43. After the 1k I was ready to stop and wa...

Helein

Graduate•8 years ago

This morning was my third go at 25 mins. After feeling great and loving w6r2, I just couldn't do this... Felt tired, heavy legged and gremliny (is that a...

25 mins... Finally! Phew... Most challenging yet.

This morning was my third go at 25 mins. After feeling great and loving w6r2, I ...

T0rtoise

•8 years ago

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Pressure to move to 10K

I graduated about 6 weeks ago which I am still amazed by because I have some weight to lose and I am 52 years old. Feeling pretty ok and run 5K X 3 times a...

I graduated about 6 weeks ago which I am still amazed by because I have some wei...

JoolieB1

Graduate•8 years ago

17 Replies

Week 5 disaster

So, Week 5 last week Was really worried about the increase in running time but actually thought had found my running feet as really got into the 8 minute...

So, Week 5 last week Was really worried about the increase in running time but ...

MMB1969

•8 years ago