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WK6 R1

this didnt go as planned. Did 3x 5ks last week and because of the awful weather i planned out a route on the pavements to try and keep me and the dogs drier....

this didnt go as planned. Did 3x 5ks last week and because of the awful weather ...

jogger1960

•8 years ago

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To hill or not to hill that is the question ?

So i have discovered i can run 5k on a completely flat route. Change route and add in hills and i can manage about 4.6k in 30mins. I struggle with the hills...

So i have discovered i can run 5k on a completely flat route. Change route and ...

Kmcm66

•8 years ago

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It's definitely Laura all the way from now on

As planned I used a new app this morning which allowed me to listen to my own music while still following the c25k program - at least that's what it claimed as...

As planned I used a new app this morning which allowed me to listen to my own mu...

OldPossum

•8 years ago

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W5r3 and worried

Going to do w5r3 tomorrow and feeling apprehensive, why is there such a big jump in running time.

Going to do w5r3 tomorrow and feeling apprehensive, why is there such a big jum...

Nanny-by-the-sea

•8 years ago

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Week 9 run 2 completed, OMG one more run and ima graduate

What can I say except the above words in my title.... Never thought I'd get here, but here I am ..... I can't run for a few days as with the army TA"s in...

What can I say except the above words in my title.... Never thought I'd get here...

heledw

Graduate•8 years ago

8 Replies

The stepping stone podcast - cadence vs stride length

I ran to the stepping stone podcast today for the first time and was puzzled by the cadence Laura wanted me to run. Seemed veeeery slow in the beginning and as...

I ran to the stepping stone podcast today for the first time and was puzzled by ...

PippiRuns

•8 years ago

24 Replies

Week 5 run 3✔️ None runner making progress!

Hi, I have been reading posts for some time, however, this is the first time I feel wow! and wanted to share the feeling. I really thought I would never...

Hi, I have been reading posts for some time, however, this is the first time I f...

Ellymeg

Graduate•8 years ago

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“Done that, got the tee shirt!” Well now you can…

Graduation tees and badges.. For all those who were not already aware, tees and pin badges are available to show off your graduation achievement to friends and...

Graduation tees and badges.. For all those who were not already aware, tees and ...

completerunner

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7 run 3 done - now I'm trying to understand my Fitbit stats?

So after resting the ankle I have just done 3rd run of week - still slow and a bit of a struggle, went to the park for a change tonight, but found running on...

So after resting the ankle I have just done 3rd run of week - still slow and a b...

Radleychick

Graduate•8 years ago

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Post grad + 2 weeks

Been adding 1/2 k on one run rach week don't know what distance I will level out on aiming for 7 k. Did 6.2 k on Wednesday gone back to my graduation route...

Been adding 1/2 k on one run rach week don't know what distance I will level out...

IanD62

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wetness, words, wonder...and a worm!

( This is a ramble, apologies,.... I have not had one for a while)... Out this morning, into the damp air. The rain storms overnight have left the world...

( This is a ramble, apologies,.... I have not had one for a while)... Out this m...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

51 Replies

Going backwards

I was doing really well, after slowing down I'd managed to get all the way through to week 9 without issue, but I've not been able to complete 3 consecutive 30...

I was doing really well, after slowing down I'd managed to get all the way throu...

Sadamski

Graduate•8 years ago

16 Replies

Quick question please.

Just wondering, up until now I've been running three times a week. Now I've finished the program can I do every other day ???? Thanks.

Just wondering, up until now I've been running three times a week. Now I've fini...

Madwifecarole26

Graduate•8 years ago

11 Replies

Feeling good

I've not been on here for a while, still running though. I sometimes struggle to get out 3 times a week managing mostly 2, sometimes 1. I have also not been...

I've not been on here for a while, still running though. I sometimes struggle to...

Sezza2u

Graduate•8 years ago

4 Replies

wk8r2 and the weather matches my mood...

started off grey and drizzly but ended in the sun (with a cooling head wind that was much needed). Checked my heart rate when I got in and was staggered to...

started off grey and drizzly but ended in the sun (with a cooling head wind that...

pollyp1

Graduate•8 years ago

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My challenge.

If all goes to plan, I hope to reach the end of C5K around 17th August. We are going to Moira Furnace Folk Festival on 19th August and there is a Saturday Park...

If all goes to plan, I hope to reach the end of C5K around 17th August. We are g...

RunaroundSue

•8 years ago

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Today's run

1. Got excited about using my new toy (Garmin Forerunner 10) 2. Waited impatiently for the GPS to find my location. 3. Set off on my new route. 4. Keep...

1. Got excited about using my new toy (Garmin Forerunner 10) 2. Waited impatient...

Lizzyb11066

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Week 9 run 3 Graduation run done ❤️🍾🏅😀

Graduation run completed. Feeling utterly elated 😀 Not the easiest but I've come to learn that some runs go really well and some not so well. Took me about...

Graduation run completed. Feeling utterly elated 😀 Not the easiest but I've co...

Madwifecarole26

Graduate•8 years ago

24 Replies

Been Dog sitting.........

I finished Week4R3 last Saturday but have not managed to start Week 5 this week yet, and think it won't be until Sunday evening. I'm not ill, not injured and...

I finished Week4R3 last Saturday but have not managed to start Week 5 this week ...

jackjackson

Graduate•8 years ago

2 Replies

OMG I've just done W5R3

Well after being woken by our cat meowing outside the bedroom window at 4.45 I got up to let her in sat for a minute and thought might as well go and do the...

Well after being woken by our cat meowing outside the bedroom window at 4.45 I g...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•8 years ago

11 Replies

Week 5 Run 3

Oh that was a bit sneaky Laura. Where did that come from? A 20 minute run at the end of week 5. I started with a nice steady rhythm and was pleased that I was...

Oh that was a bit sneaky Laura. Where did that come from? A 20 minute run at th...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•8 years ago

4 Replies

Week 2 ✔️

I've just come back from run 3 week 2. Feels great. Thanks to you guys here keeping me inspired and all your handy tips.

I've just come back from run 3 week 2. Feels great. Thanks to you guys here keep...

Vanessa291

Graduate•8 years ago

3 Replies

😔Sadly signing out ofC25K

MRI scan result finally came in and I have a 'fine tibia fracture', can't tell you all how upset I am. Spent a while in A&E and now have a splint and...

MRI scan result finally came in and I have a 'fine tibia fracture', can't tell y...

Hidden

•8 years ago

50 Replies

Daily mile.

Well at work we have introduced the daily miLe. Where you can run, jog or walk. The deal is you have to move. I am interested in how long a mile should tale...

Well at work we have introduced the daily miLe. Where you can run, jog or walk. ...

Kaydenmummy

Graduate•8 years ago

7 Replies

Back on it!

Hi all Not run for few weeks as been signed off anyway feeling better and really keen to get back out there! Will start back at W3R1 build up again - really...

Hi all Not run for few weeks as been signed off anyway feeling better and really...

LACPT

Graduate•8 years ago

3 Replies

Week 9 run 1 I went and did it

I run 30 minutes I can't believe it ... Did 2.8 miles in 30 minutes so I'm quite pleased, pace felt OK, first 5 minutes always tough somehow. I had gremlins at...

I run 30 minutes I can't believe it ... Did 2.8 miles in 30 minutes so I'm quite...

heledw

Graduate•8 years ago

7 Replies

For anybody who is struggling with motivation ---

Read this! http://www.moonjoggers.com/where-my-feet-have-carried-me-12/

Bazza1234

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

It's either MM or the lucky socks...

FINALLY, on the fourth attempt I've cracked w6r3 on the pretend C25K. Honestly it was like finding the holy grail. I enlisted the services of MM (for enlisted...

FINALLY, on the fourth attempt I've cracked w6r3 on the pretend C25K. Honestly i...

Janey1012

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Fed up 😒

I've not posted for a while, I did my graduation run on the 19th June and managed one more 5k. During the next run got, what I think was stitch for the first...

I've not posted for a while, I did my graduation run on the 19th June and manage...

Pushing60

Graduate•8 years ago

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2nd run after graduation- much better; feeling very happy right now! 😅

Well for my 2nd run after graduation I decided to repeat wk9 run 3 but increase the running time by 10% if I felt it was doable. Upped the pace slightly as...

Well for my 2nd run after graduation I decided to repeat wk9 run 3 but increase ...

Slinkyminky

Graduate•8 years ago

22 Replies

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All posts for July 2016

WK6 R1

To hill or not to hill that is the question ?

It's definitely Laura all the way from now on

W5r3 and worried

Week 9 run 2 completed, OMG one more run and ima graduate

The stepping stone podcast - cadence vs stride length

Week 5 run 3✔️ None runner making progress!

“Done that, got the tee shirt!” Well now you can…

Week 7 run 3 done - now I'm trying to understand my Fitbit stats?

Post grad + 2 weeks

Wetness, words, wonder...and a worm!

Going backwards

Quick question please.

Feeling good

wk8r2 and the weather matches my mood...

My challenge.

Today's run

Week 9 run 3 Graduation run done ❤️🍾🏅😀

Been Dog sitting.........

OMG I've just done W5R3

Week 5 Run 3

Week 2 ✔️

😔Sadly signing out ofC25K

Daily mile.

Back on it!

Week 9 run 1 I went and did it

For anybody who is struggling with motivation ---

It's either MM or the lucky socks...

Fed up 😒

2nd run after graduation- much better; feeling very happy right now! 😅

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