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Am I covering enough distance

Did w3r3 yesterday but only did 3 k worried I'm not doing enough distance . Run 1 and to were ok but struggled with run3 , did it in evening . Will try w4r1...

Did w3r3 yesterday but only did 3 k worried I'm not doing enough distance . Run ...

Kate07

•8 years ago

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Week 9

Yesterday i began my last week after 6 days off only 1 runs to go, although i only go slow i can now run for 30 mins, and realise its mind over matter or...

Yesterday i began my last week after 6 days off only 1 runs to go, although i on...

kaz56

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 6 finished

When I whinged about dropping back to intervals after week 5, I was asked to report back after week 6. It was fine - the first two interval days were a bit...

When I whinged about dropping back to intervals after week 5, I was asked to rep...

Lauracorin

•8 years ago

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On the Level

Week 7: run 3 I don't know whether it's because I ran somewhere flatter, that I had two dogs instead of one*, or simply that it does get easier on the third...

Week 7: run 3 I don't know whether it's because I ran somewhere flatter, that I ...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week3

Did week 3 run 3 this morning. With a twist though. Weather was crap this morning (I live in the tropics and it was cold and wet in Amsterdam) I am staying...

Did week 3 run 3 this morning. With a twist though. Weather was crap this mornin...

Gitts

Graduate•8 years ago

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Moving to the hills?

Well after the best part of 40 years in the flats of Suffolk and Cambs, it looks like we'll be moving "oop North" to Nelson in Lancs. After venturing outside,...

Well after the best part of 40 years in the flats of Suffolk and Cambs, it looks...

stewieUK

Graduate•8 years ago

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W2R3 Done :-)

So after a slightly bitty couple of weeks, I successfully completed W2R3 this morning so am feeling very happy. I was concerned I might struggle as I hadn't...

So after a slightly bitty couple of weeks, I successfully completed W2R3 this mo...

Sarah1703

•8 years ago

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Knee Injury. Boo

So I am going to be stuck on week 4 for a while as I have twisted my knee a little bit. I can still jog on it but it hurts. I have ordered a brace and ice...

So I am going to be stuck on week 4 for a while as I have twisted my knee a litt...

The_Mighty_Webb

Graduate•8 years ago

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Take the long term view.

My father in law died earlier this evening. He was such a character and will be much missed. But the reason I'm posting about it here is that I see...

My father in law died earlier this evening. He was such a character and will be...

AnneDroid

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 6 restarted! :)

Well, after nearly two weeks off due to bronchitis (never good when you are asthmatic), I decided that my breathing and lungs were normal (losing my voice and...

Well, after nearly two weeks off due to bronchitis (never good when you are asth...

CookieM

Graduate•8 years ago

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Too heavy to run?

First off hi! I'm Jim, 5,10 & badly overweight, possibly 19st? Not sure how much I weigh, too scared to look! I'm very active at work as a plumber, yesterday I...

First off hi! I'm Jim, 5,10 & badly overweight, possibly 19st? Not sure how much...

Bigjimknickers

•8 years ago

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Combining two people's C25K?

Husband used to be a runner but developed a persistent ankle injury. After lots of swimming he would like to start again with C25K. When he starts, I should be...

Husband used to be a runner but developed a persistent ankle injury. After lots ...

Lauracorin

•8 years ago

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Happy, Happy, Runner, Me!!

Visited my GP this morning - he suggested (drum roll, please!) that we do a trial of no blood pressure meds!! Woo hooo!! I also discussed my back injury with...

Visited my GP this morning - he suggested (drum roll, please!) that we do a tria...

RuNananana

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 3 done but what now?

Just finish my last run of week 3 tonight. Have found the 3 minutes a challenge but didn't stop and managed to complete each session. Just seen that Week 4 ups...

Just finish my last run of week 3 tonight. Have found the 3 minutes a challenge ...

Gertlet

•8 years ago

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C25K Wordle

Just a bit of fun, whilst I am sitting with my left leg raised!

Flossie22

Graduate•8 years ago

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I hope that on the treadmill counts!

After my abject W2R2 failure yesterday & therefore my penance session at the gym, I didn't think it was good for my frame of mind to wait until Friday to try...

After my abject W2R2 failure yesterday & therefore my penance session at the gym...

davidhwynn

Graduate•8 years ago

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NEW SHOES (believe there is an unwritten law by the gods of C25 K that everyone has to post photos of new shoes) so here goes !

I have never ever, ever,ever, ever! shown anyone pictures of new shoes or ever, ever ever discussed the topic of shoes in my life. Apart from when I was given...

I have never ever, ever,ever, ever! shown anyone pictures of new shoes or ever, ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Graduated

I am so pleased with myself. Just completed week 9 run 3. I am running for 30 minutes Reaching 4.5k. Now need to get to the 5k!. The podcasts are brilliant can...

I am so pleased with myself. Just completed week 9 run 3. I am running for 30 mi...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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OMG I completed graduation run

I can not believe I made it! Just completed week 9 run 3. It does not seem that long since I was impressed with week one running for a whole minute. Big smiles...

I can not believe I made it! Just completed week 9 run 3. It does not seem that ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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First Post Grad Run: but please turn off the central heating!

I'm sitting here in my running vest, about 20 minutes after completing my first run since graduating, and can't believe how much heat is still radiating from...

I'm sitting here in my running vest, about 20 minutes after completing my first ...

Razouski

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Chilling on the IC

I was so positive on Friday and ready to start week 8 and the push to graduation but as it turns out ive hit a little speed bump, not running related, i...

I was so positive on Friday and ready to start week 8 and the push to graduation...

dipdab

•8 years ago

9 Replies

SATURDAY MORNING BRISK WALKING ON NORTHALA HILLS

I'm new here. I'm trying to get back into jogging, haven't done for a while. Let see!

I'm new here. I'm trying to get back into jogging, haven't done for a while. Let...

MARIADELE

•8 years ago

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Back in the game, fingers crossed!... and some new run friends

Hello all, well, after a good period of pain free knee, I decided to pop out for a test run this morning.... I dragged myself out of bed and headed for my old...

Hello all, well, after a good period of pain free knee, I decided to pop out for...

Lilleth27

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Yay, I did it!!

I finally graduated on the C25K....can't believe I did it and how much I enjoyed it. I have Mapmyrun playing in the background whilst listening to the C25K...

I finally graduated on the C25K....can't believe I did it and how much I enjoyed...

Lessofme

Graduate•8 years ago

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One to go!

Well that's W9R2 done with a pb and just under 5k. I might do my first park run on Saturday as my graduation run. Woohoo

Well that's W9R2 done with a pb and just under 5k. I might do my first park run...

Midspur

Graduate•8 years ago

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Update 😄

I posted earlier about being back as I took a gym membership (thanks for tie very kind words!!) And I did it! Not the fastest by any mean but still managed...

I posted earlier about being back as I took a gym membership (thanks for tie ver...

Sinouche

Graduate•8 years ago

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Realfoodieclub!

How was your appointment yesterday? Is the sacro-thing any better?

RuNananana

Graduate•8 years ago

8 Replies

What does your playlist look like?

I'm trying to put one together, but to be honest with you, I'm really rubbish at picking music.... what kicky music is on your playlist? x

I'm trying to put one together, but to be honest with you, I'm really rubbish at...

RuNananana

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

Fitness Trackers!!

I've done a search on the Couch to 5k forum here, but all posts about trackers are at least a year old if not older... Things change so quickly in the...

I've done a search on the Couch to 5k forum here, but all posts about trackers a...

RuNananana

Graduate•8 years ago

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Lingering on weeks

Following Laura's/NHS advice, I try to complete every run on each week before I move on to the next week. As a result, I've been stuck in week 3 for over a...

Following Laura's/NHS advice, I try to complete every run on each week before I ...

DiogoC

Graduate•8 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for December 2016

Am I covering enough distance

Week 9

Week 6 finished

On the Level

Week3

Moving to the hills?

W2R3 Done :-)

Knee Injury. Boo

Take the long term view.

Week 6 restarted! :)

Too heavy to run?

Combining two people's C25K?

Happy, Happy, Runner, Me!!

Week 3 done but what now?

C25K Wordle

I hope that on the treadmill counts!

NEW SHOES (believe there is an unwritten law by the gods of C25 K that everyone has to post photos of new shoes) so here goes !

Graduated

OMG I completed graduation run

First Post Grad Run: but please turn off the central heating!

Chilling on the IC

SATURDAY MORNING BRISK WALKING ON NORTHALA HILLS

Back in the game, fingers crossed!... and some new run friends

Yay, I did it!!

One to go!

Update 😄

Realfoodieclub!

What does your playlist look like?

Fitness Trackers!!

Lingering on weeks

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