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Wk2R1....sorted!!

Just back from wk 2 run 1 and feel really good! 90 seconds x 4 all good last one bit of a struggle bit did not stop and now feeling pleased with myself! Think...

Just back from wk 2 run 1 and feel really good! 90 seconds x 4 all good last one...

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

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How long is the first weeks runs ?

Trying to plan a route so im.not just running around and around my park

Thoughtyousaid

•7 years ago

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Advice Needed Please

Evening All, I'm hoping this is only a minor set back; attempted my Week 3 Run 2 tonight but it was pouring with rain and I slipped and jarred my back. I...

Evening All, I'm hoping this is only a minor set back; attempted my Week 3 Run 2...

J9_54

Graduate•7 years ago

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Water

Does everyone take water with them?? I don't & sometimes forget to have a drink when I get back..just wondered if it might help taking it??

Does everyone take water with them?? I don't & sometimes forget to have a drink ...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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Latest run !!

Haven't posted for a wee while! so thought I'd check in and tell you about my latest run I did this morning. So went a different way and a bit further. I ran...

Haven't posted for a wee while! so thought I'd check in and tell you about my la...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Wk7R1

Well I am away from home it is very hot and humid here I have had 2x practices at this!! Both times I have struggled and not got there Any advice would be...

Well I am away from home it is very hot and humid here I have had 2x practices ...

spinner2017

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R1 completed.

Found the start of week4 a bit tough as all of it was along an up hill gradient, with 5 minute walk down the gradient. Maybe Friday, I will do it on the flat....

Found the start of week4 a bit tough as all of it was along an up hill gradient,...

boblit

•7 years ago

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Ok so I couldn't wait any longer for new clothes

Just treated myself finally to some new running tights and a running jacket. Because it's so cold up here today and raining every few minutes! So wanted some...

Just treated myself finally to some new running tights and a running jacket. Bec...

MrsT82

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Slowly does it!

Hi, on the forum they say, 'slow, slower & slower still, well after 21 weeks I have finally completed C25K & I'm well chuffed!

Hi, on the forum they say, 'slow, slower & slower still, well after 21 weeks I h...

Getfitok

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running buddy injury

Hi all, I'm after a bit of advice please. Me and hubby are on W7R3 tomorrow and he has been complaining of a bad back since R1 of this week. He barely finished...

Hi all, I'm after a bit of advice please. Me and hubby are on W7R3 tomorrow and ...

Mrsh3

Graduate•7 years ago

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Prep for Breast Op!! and Advice For Post Op?

I am so proud of myself today. I have managed to complete my second run of week 5. I was a bit scared to tackle it at first but I was determined to run this...

I am so proud of myself today. I have managed to complete my second run of week...

justjulie57

Graduate•7 years ago

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3x30 minute runs now how to improve

Newly graduated, literally yesterday and I am trying to think of what to do next. How long to stick at 30 minute runs for before trying to extend that. I...

Newly graduated, literally yesterday and I am trying to think of what to do next...

charthedreamer

Graduate•7 years ago

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You are going to love this!

Have been following the forum for a while now after deciding to embark on C25K back in May. I got to W5R2 at the beginning of July and just hit a mental block...

Have been following the forum for a while now after deciding to embark on C25K b...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W2 R1 - Newbie Questions Questions and more Questions....

So due to 6 weeks holidays and other things I went on my first mid-morning run. As this is only my 2nd week I have no real comparisons to make, but felt this...

So due to 6 weeks holidays and other things I went on my first mid-morning run. ...

HelplessSpectator

•7 years ago

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Scottish run! Wk6R1

Week 6 run 1 completed in the beautiful Scottish countryside. I really enjoyed this run today. All those running tips from this forum put into practise....

Week 6 run 1 completed in the beautiful Scottish countryside. I really enjoyed ...

Feelingfab

•7 years ago

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Lesson learned (I hope) W6R2

Well I should be old enough to know better but no, I am still an idiot! I decided I would try a faster pace today as I aspire to be as fast as slow. So off I...

Well I should be old enough to know better but no, I am still an idiot! I decide...

bareliz

•7 years ago

14 Replies

W5R2

Hi all, I've managed to run confidently for the first four weeks but I've hit an obstacle. I can not finish week 5's run 2 or 3 without walking early. For...

Hi all, I've managed to run confidently for the first four weeks but I've hit an...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W6R1 - a bit of a rest

Well I never thought I would be saying that two 5 minute and an 8 minute run seemed like a bit of a rest! Don't get me wrong, I am not saying it was easy, it...

Well I never thought I would be saying that two 5 minute and an 8 minute run see...

Greenback-Boogie

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Oops it's in the bag -( Week 6 Run 2 )

Said the lady at the Bologna baggage check in when the very polite check in desk lady asked her where her passport was. Followed up by "that bag I've just put...

Said the lady at the Bologna baggage check in when the very polite check in desk...

Hidden

•7 years ago

38 Replies

Graduation

Can't keep it a secret but I only went and smashed it. It hasn't been easy it took me 11 weeks and battled with being diagnosed anaemic and under active...

Can't keep it a secret but I only went and smashed it. It hasn't been easy it to...

Trendywends

Graduate•7 years ago

13 Replies

First run in Week 3, starting to feel better

After my first run in Week 1 I was questioning my sanity? legs were dead, breathing like a horse after the grand national and wondering just were all this...

After my first run in Week 1 I was questioning my sanity? legs were dead, breath...

JeremyH

•7 years ago

4 Replies

I've been struggling!

So not to bore you again I lost my mono after my calf injury😣 for the last three weeks I've only run once a week but after turning 50 on Monday (the very...

So not to bore you again I lost my mono after my calf injury😣 for the last thre...

Pineconecollie

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Groin pain - advice please

So I have been running on and off for a while, in fact back on the program now (completed week 6, run 2 yesterday) but the past 2 or 3 runs I get this really...

So I have been running on and off for a while, in fact back on the program now (...

rammsteinqueen

Graduate•7 years ago

15 Replies

W7R2 - new shoes nicely bedded in.

The youngest was up when I arrived back this morning and kindly pointed out I was a lovely shade of red 😂 I replied smugly that this is in fact the official...

The youngest was up when I arrived back this morning and kindly pointed out I wa...

PaulaHud46

Graduate•7 years ago

17 Replies

Post holiday running

Have got as far as run 2 week 9 then had two and a half weeks all inclusive holiday. Was lovely but no running done came back and decided to do week 6 again...

Have got as far as run 2 week 9 then had two and a half weeks all inclusive holi...

Nanniesmith58

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Week 6 day 2 DONE

Just finished week6 day 2. 10 minute runs were tough but I feel like I'm getting over the hump a little. I'm 284 pounds so I'm very pleased that I've made it...

Just finished week6 day 2. 10 minute runs were tough but I feel like I'm gettin...

Tman7410

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Week 6 Outside!

Struggling with wk6 on holiday so running outside for first time. Much harder and hotter even in early morning but LOVELY views by the sea. Repeating day1 a...

Struggling with wk6 on holiday so running outside for first time. Much harder an...

Grofica1

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

Holidays

Hi. I have 1 run left in wk 7 but am going on holiday in a couple of days. I was wondering how to continue when i get back. Would you advise going back a...

Hi. I have 1 run left in wk 7 but am going on holiday in a couple of days. I was...

Cazhipperson

Graduate•7 years ago

3 Replies

Food intake before and after

Hi I have started the C25K yesterday and around half way through felt like ideas running out if energy. I managed to push through and completed day 1 but just...

Hi I have started the C25K yesterday and around half way through felt like idea...

Yorkie82

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Lost mojo

Running 2 to 3 times each week have been reduced to 1 due to some longer than average work days. I feel totally out if any sort if exercise routine and when I...

Running 2 to 3 times each week have been reduced to 1 due to some longer than av...

Pauline17

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for August 2017

Wk2R1....sorted!!

How long is the first weeks runs ?

Advice Needed Please

Water

Latest run !!

Wk7R1

W4R1 completed.

Ok so I couldn't wait any longer for new clothes

Slowly does it!

Running buddy injury

Prep for Breast Op!! and Advice For Post Op?

3x30 minute runs now how to improve

You are going to love this!

W2 R1 - Newbie Questions Questions and more Questions....

Scottish run! Wk6R1

Lesson learned (I hope) W6R2

W5R2

W6R1 - a bit of a rest

Oops it's in the bag -( Week 6 Run 2 )

Graduation

First run in Week 3, starting to feel better

I've been struggling!

Groin pain - advice please

W7R2 - new shoes nicely bedded in.

Post holiday running

Week 6 day 2 DONE

Week 6 Outside!

Holidays

Food intake before and after

Lost mojo

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