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Can I do c25k in nine weeks?

Hi all, second attempt at c25k and just finished wk 3. I failed last time with gremlins, aches pains sprains and working away. Lots of excuses! And I'm...

Hi all, second attempt at c25k and just finished wk 3. I failed last time with g...

T1gger

Graduate•8 years ago

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W4R1 - first tough one..

It was -4 according to my phone as I went out at sunrise today.. eyes watering and nose running, inhaler in hand! (and new warmer leggings on) and I ran...

It was -4 according to my phone as I went out at sunrise today.. eyes watering a...

KS69

Graduate•8 years ago

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W1R2 ......... On a cold and frosty morning.

A big family reunion lunch planned at the pub today, so knew that if I didn't get out before 8am it wasn't going to happen. Freezing cold (am I the only one...

A big family reunion lunch planned at the pub today, so knew that if I didn't ge...

Laine-W

Graduate•8 years ago

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Hello 2017 new Quest week 4 - Feel free to join

Hi Everyone ! Hows it going ? What the quest is:- The quest takes six weeks. You can join any time within that six weeks. The main aim of the quest is to help...

Hi Everyone ! Hows it going ? What the quest is:- The quest takes six weeks. Yo...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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Improved body confidence?

When I first started running with C25K, I was hiding at home with baggy sweat pants on my treadmill but I soon ventured outside and found that there was no one...

When I first started running with C25K, I was hiding at home with baggy sweat pa...

JoolieB1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 6 Runs 1, 2 & 3 - and a possible problem.

I can't say I wasn't warned by all the posts in this weeks Topic area but run one still came as a bit of a shock to me after the high of last weeks final run....

I can't say I wasn't warned by all the posts in this weeks Topic area but run on...

Tractorman

Graduate•8 years ago

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Number 9 begins

I usually take two days between but the way my schedule is set up this week meant I had to run this evening. It was pretty much a last minute change and I...

I usually take two days between but the way my schedule is set up this week mean...

Gitts

Graduate•8 years ago

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3rd run of the week accomplished😊

It's been a long time since my graduation in October that I managed 3runs a week but was pleased to get 3rd one in today as just started back on Monday so...

It's been a long time since my graduation in October that I managed 3runs a week...

Pc59

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 4 day 1 ( my 2nd post on here )

Hello you! Yes you ! the one reading all the posts and thinking, One day that will be me. Well I was you and now as my post header reads I have just completed...

Hello you! Yes you ! the one reading all the posts and thinking, One day that wi...

DD2306

•8 years ago

17 Replies

I'm back

Having made an enthusiastic start last year I stopped my c25k on doctor's orders when a bladder infection turned really nasty and wiped me out for a while. I'd...

Having made an enthusiastic start last year I stopped my c25k on doctor's orders...

allegrachick

Graduate•8 years ago

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Another great national trust 10 k

This morning was my second national trust 10 k at Lyme park Stockport . THe NT 10 k s are so good , I can so recommend them if there is one near you . So well...

This morning was my second national trust 10 k at Lyme park Stockport . THe NT 1...

Mollydex

Graduate•8 years ago

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Mojo gone missing.,.

If anyone finds it can I have it back please? Ran for 20 minutes but just felt I'd got no energy left so ended up doing a mix of walking (mostly!) and running...

If anyone finds it can I have it back please? Ran for 20 minutes but just felt I...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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5k done at last

Well i have done it, ran 5k non stop so first challenged achieved now to go faster

Well i have done it, ran 5k non stop so first challenged achieved now to go fast...

kaz56

Graduate•8 years ago

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My nemesis awaits

Just done W3R3 on my C25K repeat programme. Felt OK but the pace was slow (I know, all the advice from this forum, from Laura, from my marathon-running friend...

Just done W3R3 on my C25K repeat programme. Felt OK but the pace was slow (I kn...

davidhwynn

Graduate•8 years ago

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Got my mojo back - partly

Just back from my only run this week - a slowish 4k. I was a bit cautious because on my last run/walk a week ago, I ended up with pain in one knee and the...

Just back from my only run this week - a slowish 4k. I was a bit cautious becaus...

Joy57

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk1R2 completed!!

Second run completed, I felt it was just alittle easier the first six 60secs runs and the last felt difficult, really panting. Recovering felt quicker.Think i...

Second run completed, I felt it was just alittle easier the first six 60secs run...

pjs1764

•8 years ago

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Week One completed - much to my astonishment!

I actually finished week 1! I am in shock, I really didn't think I would be able to do it but I did. It was so hard the first day but already it is easier, I...

I actually finished week 1! I am in shock, I really didn't think I would be able...

Bigfatsal

Graduate•8 years ago

20 Replies

Help!

Hi everyone. I have finished week two and start week three tomorrow but having downloaded the podcast I am scared I won't be able to do it!

Hi everyone. I have finished week two and start week three tomorrow but having ...

annie1970

Graduate•8 years ago

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W4R1 "A failure worth learning from!"

2 X 3 minutes runs & 2 X 5 minutes runs . Today's weather is as beautiful as it can get I suppose at this time of the year. It should have been enjoyable....

2 X 3 minutes runs & 2 X 5 minutes runs . Today's weather is as beautiful as it ...

nchunc

Graduate•8 years ago

13 Replies

I run . . . . I am a runner?

I was thinking about this yesterday, as I was running my 5k for B210K wk 2 run 3. I still very much say and think in terms of "I love running", or "I go out...

I was thinking about this yesterday, as I was running my 5k for B210K wk 2 run 3...

Davoda

Graduate•8 years ago

7 Replies

W5R3 and on the Injury Couch :-(

So on Friday I gave W5R3 another go and had to stop after about 10 minutes or so with pain in my heel. I'm pretty sure it's plantar fasciitis , but have an...

So on Friday I gave W5R3 another go and had to stop after about 10 minutes or so...

Sarah1703

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Back again!

...snd again.

Jigglemooce

Graduate•8 years ago

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Accidental 10k

Just. Don't laugh too hard, okay? First run out with the canicross peeps at the big nature trail place that gets a big turn out*. There were a LOT of really...

Just. Don't laugh too hard, okay? First run out with the canicross peeps at the ...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 c25k. Completed

Week 9 day 3 c25k FINAL RUN. Booooom crackalacka booom. Done with a challenging hill to. That's it. So to recap then. 10 weeks ago I was 18st 10lb and a very...

Week 9 day 3 c25k FINAL RUN. Booooom crackalacka booom. Done with a challenging ...

Trev4950

Graduate•8 years ago

29 Replies

Pretty in Neon

Getting up this morning, full of anticipation for my second run of week 5 and so, whilst the kettle was boiling for tea, I put on my new black and neon orange...

Getting up this morning, full of anticipation for my second run of week 5 and so...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•8 years ago

10 Replies

I took my new trainers for a run.

Hi everyone, I purchased a new pair of trainers yesterday morning, Saucony Triumph iso 3. I had a gait analysis done first to make sure I was getting the...

Hi everyone, I purchased a new pair of trainers yesterday morning, Saucony Trium...

Hidden

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Pain in leg

Hi I was out running on Thursday and get pains in the back of one of my legs I had to slow down. I want to go out today but don't want to do any damage. Has...

Hi I was out running on Thursday and get pains in the back of one of my legs I h...

XdollfaceX17

•8 years ago

4 Replies

For all new starters...

On 14/05/16 I did W1R1 and it was hard. I was 50 years old, unfit and about 1.5 stone over weight. With aches and pains, trials and tribulations and summer...

On 14/05/16 I did W1R1 and it was hard. I was 50 years old, unfit and about 1.5 ...

NeverSayNoToJeffing

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

Back with beginners last week

I don't often run with a group as I'm a lone runner but I really enjoyed being back in my group it's a beginners group for runners I did 2.8 miles of run run...

I don't often run with a group as I'm a lone runner but I really enjoyed being b...

Joanna_d1977

•8 years ago

2 Replies

W7R1 I DID IT!!😃

W7R1 I DID IT!! Well after much procrastination I completed this run on the treadmill yesterday. Not easy but I didn't slow down or stop 😃 Thank you to...

W7R1 I DID IT!! Well after much procrastination I completed this run on the trea...

Foxes1961

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2017

Can I do c25k in nine weeks?

W4R1 - first tough one..

W1R2 ......... On a cold and frosty morning.

Hello 2017 new Quest week 4 - Feel free to join

Improved body confidence?

Week 6 Runs 1, 2 & 3 - and a possible problem.

Number 9 begins

3rd run of the week accomplished😊

Week 4 day 1 ( my 2nd post on here )

I'm back

Another great national trust 10 k

Mojo gone missing.,.

5k done at last

My nemesis awaits

Got my mojo back - partly

Wk1R2 completed!!

Week One completed - much to my astonishment!

Help!

W4R1 "A failure worth learning from!"

I run . . . . I am a runner?

W5R3 and on the Injury Couch :-(

Back again!

Accidental 10k

Week 9 Run 3 c25k. Completed

Pretty in Neon

I took my new trainers for a run.

Pain in leg

For all new starters...

Back with beginners last week

W7R1 I DID IT!!😃

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