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Restarting c25k

Just restarted c25k last week. Completed back in September but stopped running due to health reasons. Am back now and just did w2r1

Just restarted c25k last week. Completed back in September but stopped running d...

Ifomsky

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R3 done - freezing!

Still struggling with the cold rather than the programme.. just wanted to start running as was cold on the warm up walk even with extra layers on today...

Still struggling with the cold rather than the programme.. just wanted to start ...

KS69

Graduate•7 years ago

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Feeling absolutely Fabulous Wk 5 Day 1

I had to give myself a big pat on the back today when at the start of run 2, Michael announced that this was my 5th week of running & found myself answering...

I had to give myself a big pat on the back today when at the start of run 2, Mic...

Dhiny

•7 years ago

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Longest run yet! :)

Seeing as none of my kids is interested i n the slightest and my husband is still in bed (tut!) I thought I'd come here and whoop!! I wasn't going to go out...

Seeing as none of my kids is interested i n the slightest and my husband is stil...

loisamelia

Graduate•7 years ago

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The benefits of procrastination

Although I've managed to stick to my plan and run every other day, I'm noticing procrastinating has benefits...my work surfaces are gleaming, my underwear...

Although I've managed to stick to my plan and run every other day, I'm noticing ...

MotwCoop

Graduate•7 years ago

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Shin pain while running!

Just did W9R1 a day ago. Today I was 16 minutes into run 2 when I had an aching, dull, constant pain on the lateral sides of my shins. Progressed to the point...

Just did W9R1 a day ago. Today I was 16 minutes into run 2 when I had an aching,...

Siawa

Graduate•7 years ago

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Im back..😊😊

O its been a right tough month & really worried if id get back to running ! Monday was first run/walk since 20/12 due to work, Christmas, family home , chest...

O its been a right tough month & really worried if id get back to running ! Mon...

Pc59

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1R1Completed - Yay!!

Procrastination reigned supreme, early morning plan turned into mid afternoon event, but I did it, thanks in no small measure to all the helpful advice +...

Procrastination reigned supreme, early morning plan turned into mid afternoon ev...

Laine-W

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hello 😊

Hi everyone Started c25k yesterday. I did start it last year and got to week 4/5 but then uni commitments and children got in the way. Anyway got some time...

Hi everyone Started c25k yesterday. I did start it last year and got to week 4/...

zmh1

•7 years ago

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Penultimate week done

Did the third run of week 8 this evening. Almost the same distance as the last. Started slowly but somewhere in the middle upped the pace and that was a bit...

Did the third run of week 8 this evening. Almost the same distance as the last. ...

Gitts

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2R3 Still don't feel like quitting!

so thats week 2 done - and i still feel ok and looking forward to the challenges week 3 will bring! I run mon wed and fri. I work full time and always run on...

so thats week 2 done - and i still feel ok and looking forward to the challenges...

kazdoc

•7 years ago

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Back - again

I graduated the C25K in 2012 was absolutely thrilled 6 weeks later fell off my bike and broke my leg being 60 at the time it did take a bit longer to get back...

I graduated the C25K in 2012 was absolutely thrilled 6 weeks later fell off my b...

glendam52

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3r2

So basically I can't believe I can run for 3 minutes, feeling on top of the world. I started the week thinking not a hope but give it a go and I can actually...

So basically I can't believe I can run for 3 minutes, feeling on top of the worl...

Otobe50andfit

•7 years ago

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Tummy bug

Well yesterday evening I completed W2R3 I had felt low all day but as I had my daughter out for 3 hour walk in the forest I thought I was just tired. So off I...

Well yesterday evening I completed W2R3 I had felt low all day but as I had my d...

123breath

•7 years ago

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1st Run Completed PJS1764

I made it through 1st week run 1. It was tough doing the last two 60 sec. runs but completed. Enjoyed a nice cold drink and a Banana afterwards. Feeling quite...

I made it through 1st week run 1. It was tough doing the last two 60 sec. runs b...

pjs1764

•7 years ago

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An engineering view of C25K

My repeat of W3R2 done … whee!!... say it very quietly but easier than W3R1. I’m an engineer and very goal driven, so I look on my heart as a machine – a pump...

My repeat of W3R2 done … whee!!... say it very quietly but easier than W3R1. I’...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4

I'm coming for you!!! :-|

ANewMe2022

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R3

Yippee Ki Yay MFs (a-Mazing Folks)! W3R3 didn’t kill me, it made me stronger!! Doubted myself on runs 1 and 2 of this week, but there was no wind today and...

Yippee Ki Yay MFs (a-Mazing Folks)! W3R3 didn’t kill me, it made me stronger!! ...

ANewMe2022

Graduate•7 years ago

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What is your running name?

This is doing the rounds on twitter, just for a bit of weekend fun.

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R3 - sunshine and shadows

Another sunny day here but the pavements were even more icy than before so had to do a few detours. Nearly came a cropper when, after 3 minute run into full...

Another sunny day here but the pavements were even more icy than before so had t...

SlowSlowKwikKwikSlow

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 Day 1

Full of cold virus and with a head that felt like it had been hollowed out, I still put on my running kit and shoes, despite Goblin Cecelia's insistent tapping...

Full of cold virus and with a head that felt like it had been hollowed out, I st...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•7 years ago

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Mission accomplished! (well nearly 😁)

Well, one more run to go. Hopefully tomorrow will be week 9 - Run 3 completed and we've done it! C25K accomplished 😁for both myself and my husband. Wow! I'm...

Well, one more run to go. Hopefully tomorrow will be week 9 - Run 3 completed an...

Angie1958

Graduate•7 years ago

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Is anyone else having problems with the app and sound?

I've downloaded the app and have selected Jo Whiley as my trainer however when I listen to the training session all I get is the commentary - no music. As a...

I've downloaded the app and have selected Jo Whiley as my trainer however when I...

Gaffer

•7 years ago

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W2R2 finished! But have a disappointment :(

Finished W2R2 last night and it felt good, something must have changed in my head as I am enjoying it again at the moment, was disappointed to weigh myself...

Finished W2R2 last night and it felt good, something must have changed in my hea...

AaronR

•7 years ago

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W3R3 "Another midnight run!"

Started warming up at 00:25, 0°C and it was a great run! Why? I hadn't thought of covering my ears during these cold runs. . A simple knitted hat made a huge...

Started warming up at 00:25, 0°C and it was a great run! Why? I hadn't thought o...

nchunc

Graduate•7 years ago

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Post Graduation Update & ...What Are You Doing?

It's weird running without Laura. I miss her. Although it's kinda nice having some freedom to keep going for longer, drop to a walk when you are totally...

It's weird running without Laura. I miss her. Although it's kinda nice having so...

Sofargoner

Graduate•7 years ago

15 Replies

Hello! Newbie here

Hello, I'm Sal and I have just started Couch to 5k. Hoping for lots of inspiration and some advice too. I am simply not built for running but when I did it in...

Hello, I'm Sal and I have just started Couch to 5k. Hoping for lots of inspirati...

Bigfatsal

Graduate•7 years ago

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Laine-W looking for W1R1 tips + advice

I'm just about to embark on c25k- W1R1 tomorrow in the Worcestershire countryside.. No idea what I'm letting myself in for - definitely couldn't be described...

I'm just about to embark on c25k- W1R1 tomorrow in the Worcestershire countrysid...

Laine-W

Graduate•7 years ago

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Weight loss?

Anyone seen significant weight loss once they have graduated?

Raymond16460

•7 years ago

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Stretching?

Is it necessary? I'm on week 4 - treadmill stylee and hoping when the nights get lighter I'll have completed me 9 weeks and won't be phased by a 30 minute run...

Is it necessary? I'm on week 4 - treadmill stylee and hoping when the nights ge...

Raymond16460

•7 years ago

9 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2017

Restarting c25k

W3R3 done - freezing!

Feeling absolutely Fabulous Wk 5 Day 1

Longest run yet! :)

The benefits of procrastination

Shin pain while running!

Im back..😊😊

W1R1Completed - Yay!!

Hello 😊

Penultimate week done

W2R3 Still don't feel like quitting!

Back - again

W3r2

Tummy bug

1st Run Completed PJS1764

An engineering view of C25K

Week 4

W3R3

What is your running name?

W3R3 - sunshine and shadows

Week 5 Day 1

Mission accomplished! (well nearly 😁)

Is anyone else having problems with the app and sound?

W2R2 finished! But have a disappointment :(

W3R3 "Another midnight run!"

Post Graduation Update & ...What Are You Doing?

Hello! Newbie here

Laine-W looking for W1R1 tips + advice

Weight loss?

Stretching?

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