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Gutted

Gutted today was going to start week 6 but my back problem has flared up big time rest today hoping to start it tomorrow 😢😢😢

Gutted today was going to start week 6 but my back problem has flared up big tim...

Woolley

•7 years ago

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What happens after C25K?

Hi, can anyone recommend how to keep my exercise programme going after I have finished the C25K programme? I’ve just finished week8. Thanks.

Hi, can anyone recommend how to keep my exercise programme going after I have fi...

AliceJLifeCoach

•7 years ago

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Week 5, Day 2

Hi, I wanted to share my slightly unusual experience. I usually struggle to complete the recommended sequence. I struggled with the first 8 minutes as usual...

Hi, I wanted to share my slightly unusual experience. I usually struggle to comp...

AmitKa

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R2 done... mixed emotions for next run

Just back from running. Enjoyed today’s running and strava says I achieved some PBs today for 1km, half mile, 2 miles etc which is all good news. Up until...

Just back from running. Enjoyed today’s running and strava says I achieved some ...

ranalite

•7 years ago

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W5R2

Running into the wind and light rain was very annoying initially but it didn’t take long for it to be welcome in helping me cool down. The first 8 minutes I...

Running into the wind and light rain was very annoying initially but it didn’t t...

Susieq174

Graduate•7 years ago

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Not too shabby 😊

Well...today was week 2 run 3.i have had 4 hourse sleep & consumed far too much wine last night so woke up with a rather sucky hangover!!!on top of that Aunt...

Well...today was week 2 run 3.i have had 4 hourse sleep & consumed far too much ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Third attempt!!

Well this is my third attempt at C25K and I’m getting ready for W3R3 tonight. This is the furthest I’ve come & I’m feeling pretty motivated & determined! I’ve...

Well this is my third attempt at C25K and I’m getting ready for W3R3 tonight. Th...

Rach74

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1

That was tough !!! but run 1 done...weird how you can run one day and its a breeze then 2 days later it's like running through treacle !! oh well roll on...

That was tough !!! but run 1 done...weird how you can run one day and its a bree...

Calmas5

•7 years ago

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Core strength inspiration...

As promised, here is an inspirational quote that I have seen about core strength...& today, this means so much to me....as we travel through our lives, we meet...

As promised, here is an inspirational quote that I have seen about core strength...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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Graduate

Today, I graduated. It wasn't 9 weeks but 12 and 25 of the runs took place on a treadmill but graduate, I did! Thank you for all the support given, much...

Today, I graduated. It wasn't 9 weeks but 12 and 25 of the runs took place on a ...

Seanjack

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R2 8 mins done ....TWICE

It’s cold wet and windy but I DID IT! I am so chuffed ... I barely notice the weather ... Slow and steady slow and steady

It’s cold wet and windy but I DID IT! I am so chuffed ... I barely notice the we...

Sciencesue

•7 years ago

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PG W2 aaaaah mud

This morning I found it really hard to motivate myself. I finally rose and started my warm up. I chose to do the stepping podcast. What a relief to find...

This morning I found it really hard to motivate myself. I finally rose and star...

LexMis

•7 years ago

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Power on!!

Ok so went to get some medical advice from my doc and she says that I can continue running and taking it slow. I’m not going to run until Thursday so that’s a...

Ok so went to get some medical advice from my doc and she says that I can contin...

Megzy24

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk8Run1 stats

Must've waffled too much on previous post 😂😂😂 now it's letting me upload the photo! 👍

Must've waffled too much on previous post 😂😂😂 now it's letting me upload the ...

Snodi

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just 5 runs left! 😀

Went out yesterday a.m. to run Wk8Run1 with my Stepdad. Once again decided against using the app, I've enjoyed having Jo W coach me along the way, but I find,...

Went out yesterday a.m. to run Wk8Run1 with my Stepdad. Once again decided again...

Snodi

Graduate•7 years ago

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How do you make yourself seen?

It looks like I will be mainly running in the dark as the mornings draw in. I have a Hi vis sleavless jacket but what else do you recommend so I am seen by...

It looks like I will be mainly running in the dark as the mornings draw in. I ha...

Dotthedyer

•7 years ago

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Apparently we’re all insane 🤪🤪

Saw this on another social media site, which is obviously not as good as this forum, and I thought I’d share it with all of you insane runners, myself included...

Saw this on another social media site, which is obviously not as good as this fo...

Kimchoc08

Graduate•7 years ago

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Mapmyrun.....is it accurate?

This can’t be right? I don’t think my Mapmyrun is accurate. Anyone think 1.9k calories is a tad excessive?

This can’t be right? I don’t think my Mapmyrun is accurate. Anyone think 1.9k c...

Mazzy106

•7 years ago

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A note about the online "Topics" feature

FitFabForty asked a question about 'Sub Groups' on this forum: "Is there a specific forum for Week 5 or Week 6"????...

FitFabForty asked a question about 'Sub Groups' on this forum: "Is there a speci...

MarkyD

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8R1 Sucessfully completed 😅

Set off on a damp bleak morning to start W8. Took about 10mins to get into my stride but once there, had a comfortable 28min run listening to music for the...

Set off on a damp bleak morning to start W8. Took about 10mins to get into my st...

TedG

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk 2.......Fail

The week started fine. Got through my first run right on schedule. That's when things started to go downhill. Because of personal commitments and work I was...

The week started fine. Got through my first run right on schedule. That's when t...

kriston

•7 years ago

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Is there a week 6 forum?

Wondered if there is any dedicated week 5 or 6 forums for c25k! For some reason even though I'm not running faster I have found week runs 1 and 2 really hard...

Wondered if there is any dedicated week 5 or 6 forums for c25k! For some reason ...

fitfabforty

•7 years ago

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Treadmill.....what a difference!

Weather was absolute pants today so made a snap decision to use the treadmill at the gym for the first time! Omg what a difference! I found it sooooo much...

Weather was absolute pants today so made a snap decision to use the treadmill at...

Mazzy106

•7 years ago

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Ran for a full 20 minutes!

I’ve just completed week 5! I’ve been looking at this run for a while, it seemed like an impossibility at the start but, with lovely Michael J’s encouragement,...

I’ve just completed week 5! I’ve been looking at this run for a while, it seemed...

Mabsabs

Graduate•7 years ago

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Return from injury - a good news story

Sorry this is going to be a bit of a long one! Some of you might remember me, I started C25K in early May and powered on, with the support of this forum, until...

Sorry this is going to be a bit of a long one! Some of you might remember me, I ...

LauraLiz

•7 years ago

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Second Park Run ....

I have noticed that we have a lot of runners coming across the graduation line, as well as a lot just starting out on the program ... congratulations to all of...

I have noticed that we have a lot of runners coming across the graduation line, ...

Christene

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk8 done and dusted

Just can’t believe I’ve come this far! Away for a few days holidays then going to tackle graduation week 😁

Just can’t believe I’ve come this far! Away for a few days holidays then going t...

Webby16

Graduate•7 years ago

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When do I turn back?

Hi, quick question. Does anyone know off the top of their head, where the half way point of week 3 Is? Ie how many runs there are?

Hi, quick question. Does anyone know off the top of their head, where the half w...

RunningRosie

•7 years ago

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Hurray!!

W5,R3-I can run 20 minutes non-stop 🎉🎉 ❤️❤️❤️this plan 👌

Nellie257

•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 - All the gear - some idea

I hope this post makes you laugh.... I decided ( actually Mrs johnm12 decided), that I was actually taking this seriously and some investment was justified....

I hope this post makes you laugh.... I decided ( actually Mrs johnm12 decided), ...

johnm12

Graduate•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2017

Gutted

What happens after C25K?

Week 5, Day 2

W5R2 done... mixed emotions for next run

W5R2

Not too shabby 😊

Third attempt!!

Week 9 Run 1

Core strength inspiration...

Graduate

W5R2 8 mins done ....TWICE

PG W2 aaaaah mud

Power on!!

Wk8Run1 stats

Just 5 runs left! 😀

How do you make yourself seen?

Apparently we’re all insane 🤪🤪

Mapmyrun.....is it accurate?

A note about the online "Topics" feature

W8R1 Sucessfully completed 😅

Wk 2.......Fail

Is there a week 6 forum?

Treadmill.....what a difference!

Ran for a full 20 minutes!

Return from injury - a good news story

Second Park Run ....

Wk8 done and dusted

When do I turn back?

Hurray!!

Week 9 Run 2 - All the gear - some idea

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