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Starting again! W1R1 - Done.

I've tried twice now to complete the C25K and stupidly keep failing to go into the second week... I'm determined to stick at it now. Last night I done W1R1 -...

I've tried twice now to complete the C25K and stupidly keep failing to go into t...

Brydo666

•7 years ago

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Week 8 done - Feeling nervous about a race

I did the week 8 run today after having to stop for a 2 weeks and repeat week 6 because of Ill health. Week 8 is underway and i feel good. I have a 5k run on...

I did the week 8 run today after having to stop for a 2 weeks and repeat week 6 ...

Ifomsky

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 done and absolutely terrified of week 5

Today I finished week 4 and on Sunday I am starting week 5 and I am terrified. I unfortunately read how it looks like and I don't think I will manage: ( I am...

Today I finished week 4 and on Sunday I am starting week 5 and I am terrified. I...

Natalia00

•7 years ago

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After graduation

I had a strange occurrence the other day while running on a treadmill. I set the 5k distance on my I pod app and the treadmill was on manual, I have a Garmin...

I had a strange occurrence the other day while running on a treadmill. I set th...

janey38

Graduate•7 years ago

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Back to basics ... literally!

Morning all :-) Haven't posted for a while ... graduated in Feb 2016 after a lifetime of never thinking I could run for the bus never mind complete a programme...

Morning all :-) Haven't posted for a while ... graduated in Feb 2016 after a lif...

wez70

Graduate•7 years ago

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week 2 done

hi guys week 2 done thanks for all the encouragement it really does help did some digging and found out my charge 2 tracker has interval timing so can use...

hi guys week 2 done thanks for all the encouragement it really does help did ...

2Fit2Sit

Graduate•7 years ago

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A good run today & a very happy me :)

Having had a cold this week (that's what all the short of breath thing was earlier this week) I woke up this morning intending to go for a run. My attempt at...

Having had a cold this week (that's what all the short of breath thing was earli...

Dhiny

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Newbie

Hi there, I've done the C25K in the past and am back at it, now in week 7.Also following a low carb clean eating lifestyle and starting the Bar method. I...

Hi there, I've done the C25K in the past and am back at it, now in week 7.Also ...

Buzzyi

•7 years ago

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Week 8 and struggling with breathing

Hi, I'm new to the forum and new to running. Never been very athletic! I am really enjoying my running but seem to struggle with my breathing. I try to...

Hi, I'm new to the forum and new to running. Never been very athletic! I am re...

Deb2208

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R2 ... still buzzing!!

I've had a horrible feeling all day that I wasn't going to be able to do this one - even though R1 went so well - I got pains in my shins walking to and from...

I've had a horrible feeling all day that I wasn't going to be able to do this on...

slowpoke_annie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8.. trouble in paradise

Hi.. I need some advice... I've been on the C25k for the last 10 weeks and things for going great up until Week 7. I took a week's gap between week 6 and 7...

Hi.. I need some advice... I've been on the C25k for the last 10 weeks and thing...

SR2016

•7 years ago

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WEIGHT LOSS

Hi this is partially a question for ladies and mainly for both men and women. I have measured myself and still the same around waist and hips but top half...

Hi this is partially a question for ladies and mainly for both men and women. I ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Ecstatic... week 5 completed

I can't believe how much I'm enjoying this running lark.... I'm never one to stick with anything for more than a couple of weeks ... but here I am excited for...

I can't believe how much I'm enjoying this running lark.... I'm never one to sti...

princessparklypink

•7 years ago

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Wish me luck!

Started day 1 of week 1 today! Wish me luck 😃 Never ran in my life or rather never been able to (large chested lady )😠 . 🍀🍀🍀 Lady Leprechaun 🍀 🍀 🍀

Started day 1 of week 1 today! Wish me luck 😃 Never ran in my life or rather n...

Ladyleprechaun

•7 years ago

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Week 7 finished!

Week 7 done and dusted and I really felt ok at the end of today's effort (run might be pushing it!). Week 8 to come, onwards and upwards...exciting!

Week 7 done and dusted and I really felt ok at the end of today's effort (run mi...

Shorty7

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Injury advice?

Hi all. I hurt my calf last Monday while out running day 1 of bridge to 10k. Since then I have been unable to run as it was so painful, especially going...

Hi all. I hurt my calf last Monday while out running day 1 of bridge to 10k. Si...

Lorna9339

•7 years ago

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I've graduated!

I was so grumpy & tired this morning but went running anyway. I felt so much brighter & so proud of myself when I finished. It's taken me 3 months but I've...

I was so grumpy & tired this morning but went running anyway. I felt so much bri...

JojoButter

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7R1 Completed ! 1 down 2 to go. 😄

Well I managed to it. However I did find it harder today. I think maybe it was because I was wearing my running jkt. This was done to hide my slight muffin...

Well I managed to it. However I did find it harder today. I think maybe it was b...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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My Good Deed of the Day completed whilst still running!

Whilst running along the towpath yesterday, I saw a debit card on the floor. I picked it up (whilst still jogging on the spot), checked the name and then...

Whilst running along the towpath yesterday, I saw a debit card on the floor. I p...

Redbillie21

Graduate•7 years ago

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I've Done It

Success this week as I completed the whole 9 weeks!! OK, so it took a bit longer than 9 weeks. I started last August, but damaged my poor old knees, so had...

Success this week as I completed the whole 9 weeks!! OK, so it took a bit longe...

vicbooth

Graduate•7 years ago

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Tell me your success story!

Hi everyone! I've just completed week 3, and feeling pretty proud of myself. It's not the first time I've attempted the programme but I've made a few changes...

Hi everyone! I've just completed week 3, and feeling pretty proud of myself. It...

sankyu

•7 years ago

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W1 R2 and a BIG thank you !

After my failure first run and feeling on the verge of its not worth it, I have read all your messages of support on here and you have all inspired me ! Thank...

After my failure first run and feeling on the verge of its not worth it, I have ...

mezziejay

Graduate•7 years ago

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week 2 run 2 how to keep tack of time

well must say was easier than week2run1 but still not easy the problem i have is trying to keep track of time week one i just counted week 2 a bit more...

well must say was easier than week2run1 but still not easy the problem i have ...

2Fit2Sit

Graduate•7 years ago

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My introduction to W7.

Well here it is guys W7. And I could not have got this far without all the support that has come from all you like minded people. So thank you all and hope all...

Well here it is guys W7. And I could not have got this far without all the suppo...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Who actively practices "rhythmic breathing" when running??

Rhythmic breathing is basically breathing in and out to the "beat" of your feet on the pavement....

Rhythmic breathing is basically breathing in and out to the "beat" of your feet ...

Bazza1234

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7r1

Just a quicky, did it today 😀 Slow was the way to go! I plodded and shuffled my way through it👍💪😀🎉 Massively busy at the mo😱 I hope to get back to...

Just a quicky, did it today 😀 Slow was the way to go! I plodded and shuffled ...

Jalapenolover101

Graduate•7 years ago

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Oh dear!

It sounded better than "Oh s***!" .... I'm stepping through weeks in a repeat (third time) of the programme, this time one run from each week until I hit a...

It sounded better than "Oh s***!" .... I'm stepping through weeks in a repeat (t...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Back on track :D Thank you all!

After over a week of illness and getting better and a little longer weekend of motivation struggle, I finally put my shoes on with a lot of self-doubt and very...

After over a week of illness and getting better and a little longer weekend of m...

IgaT

Graduate•7 years ago

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I am new here on Week 2, looking for advice how to use C25K to enable going further

Four weeks ago I joined a friend for a 5K Parkrun, which for me was a walk as I was very unfit and I realised I had no idea how to pace myself. I was...

Four weeks ago I joined a friend for a 5K Parkrun, which for me was a walk as I ...

Erinsjoy

Graduate•7 years ago

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slinky did good!

she did w5r1 OK in her new Lidls Tshirt(glad I never bought one it's got a big yellow stripe down the back! ha ha) anyway, she did a few minutes more at the...

she did w5r1 OK in her new Lidls Tshirt(glad I never bought one it's got a big y...

davelinks

Graduate•7 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2017

Starting again! W1R1 - Done.

Week 8 done - Feeling nervous about a race

Week 4 done and absolutely terrified of week 5

After graduation

Back to basics ... literally!

week 2 done

A good run today & a very happy me :)

Newbie

Week 8 and struggling with breathing

W5R2 ... still buzzing!!

Week 8.. trouble in paradise

WEIGHT LOSS

Ecstatic... week 5 completed

Wish me luck!

Week 7 finished!

Injury advice?

I've graduated!

W7R1 Completed ! 1 down 2 to go. 😄

My Good Deed of the Day completed whilst still running!

I've Done It

Tell me your success story!

W1 R2 and a BIG thank you !

week 2 run 2 how to keep tack of time

My introduction to W7.

Who actively practices "rhythmic breathing" when running??

W7r1

Oh dear!

Back on track :D Thank you all!

I am new here on Week 2, looking for advice how to use C25K to enable going further

slinky did good!

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