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Post Grad Runs - Laura or no Laura?

Hello everyone. I ran my first post-graduation run today, after contemplating dumping Laura. I eventually decided to take her with me but only for timekeeping...

Hello everyone. I ran my first post-graduation run today, after contemplating du...

Kathh42

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R2

Just completed W1R2 found it a bigger struggle than the first run but think I ran too soon after breakfast as I overslept! Didn't want to be late meeting my...

Just completed W1R2 found it a bigger struggle than the first run but think I ra...

Getfitjack

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just beginning

Hi all I've just joined this and did my first run Wednesday. I'm about to do my second one today. I have to say I can't imagine running without stopping in 5...

Hi all I've just joined this and did my first run Wednesday. I'm about to do my ...

Clairecandothis

Graduate•6 years ago

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Well, hello C25k - it's been a while ...

Last time I posted, I was stranded in w8 with a hideous lurgy. Since then, the same lurgy has both receded & resurged (still not gone completely), the festive...

Last time I posted, I was stranded in w8 with a hideous lurgy. Since then, the s...

angemum

Graduate•6 years ago

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My comeback Run

I did it!! I actually went out and ran again. Albeit only managed 15 mins or so, but I did it. According to my running app, was still running at my normal(ish)...

I did it!! I actually went out and ran again. Albeit only managed 15 mins or so,...

saul01

Graduate•6 years ago

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Postgrad slump

Happy new year everyone, hope you all enjoyed the festivities. Thought I’d check in again as it’s a while since I’ve looked on here. Graduated in November and...

Happy new year everyone, hope you all enjoyed the festivities. Thought I’d chec...

Bgager

Graduate•6 years ago

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Set back 🤦‍♀️

Hello all and a happy new year ! I was on course to graduate at Christmas but unfortunately I had to have a procedure done so have done no running or exercise...

Hello all and a happy new year ! I was on course to graduate at Christmas but u...

Vonhorn

•6 years ago

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Any advice for W5R3?

Hi, I was just wondering if anybody has advice for making the leap from doing multiple shorter runs to one big one? I did W5R2 (2x8 minute runs with a 5 minute...

Hi, I was just wondering if anybody has advice for making the leap from doing mu...

meimeiGoesJogging

•6 years ago

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1st run 1st week

Hi all. I'm. Sarah I'm a married Mum of 1 little one. I'm trying to loose weight to feel. Good about myself and to get back into my old jeans. I'm doing...

Hi all. I'm. Sarah I'm a married Mum of 1 little one. I'm trying to loose weight...

Sarahk84

•6 years ago

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End of week 1, that last one was hard!

Just finished week 1, my calves were really painful especially on the walks.. would have been so easy to have given up. Luckily my girlfriend was with me and...

Just finished week 1, my calves were really painful especially on the walks.. wo...

Deanw1974

•6 years ago

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Graduated today!

Just completed my 3rd Week 9 run this morning and feeling a great sense of achievement even if I’ve still got a long way to go to run 5k in 30 minutes! I’ve...

Just completed my 3rd Week 9 run this morning and feeling a great sense of achie...

Griffo_The_Bear

•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 1 complete .. should have taken day off

I was too eager to make start on week 5 having repeated week 4 once and feeling good about the progress I had made. I felt like I was coming down with a cold...

I was too eager to make start on week 5 having repeated week 4 once and feeling ...

shakdang

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week one, run two

Second run done, lot easier than the first one!

The-K-is-Silent

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Day ONE!

Just went for a morning walk with my 13 year old. Now to go for a run this evening with our Sammy. I'm looking forward to this!

Just went for a morning walk with my 13 year old. Now to go for a run this eveni...

romeosierraixvi

•6 years ago

1 Reply

First week complete

I always wake up very early and usually lie in bed worrying about the day ahead and how I’m going fit everything in. Decided today to get my run out of the way...

I always wake up very early and usually lie in bed worrying about the day ahead ...

JaniceB63

•6 years ago

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1st week

Week one done feeling a bit better about my self

Justin_Stockwell

•6 years ago

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Phew

Only managed 3k this morning what with the ice and the wind but still better than staying in a nice warm cosy bed with a cuppa tea🤪🤪🤪

Only managed 3k this morning what with the ice and the wind but still better tha...

Debbie698

•6 years ago

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Puff (the magic drags on) W8R3

Got to the end of W8 although R1 seemed to go a lot better than R3. Been trying to find an ideal pace for my legs but my legs seem to happier running faster...

Got to the end of W8 although R1 seemed to go a lot better than R3. Been trying ...

MickGJ

Graduate•6 years ago

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Really chuffed

Week 7 Day 1 run yesterday. Apart from a minor blip around 5 minutes, when I felt I could never run for the full 25 minutes, it was fine. Ran really slowly...

Week 7 Day 1 run yesterday. Apart from a minor blip around 5 minutes, when I fe...

RuthL

Graduate•6 years ago

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Starting out and leg pain- any advice?

Hello everyone! I'm starting my weight loss and fitness journey (10 days down!) and I came across this website so I thought I may as well ask for some advice....

Hello everyone! I'm starting my weight loss and fitness journey (10 days down!) ...

lexik97

Graduate•6 years ago

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Should I wait until cold has cleared up?

Hi C2Kers, I would appreciate some advice. I'm really keen to start the C2K programme but I had a bad cold/flu type thing over Christmas, which has more or...

Hi C2Kers, I would appreciate some advice. I'm really keen to start the C2K prog...

Catalana

Graduate•6 years ago

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Slightly confused with my running

I started the C25k at week 3 because I have some running experience and want to improve my stamina. After my run today I felt like I hadn’t been pushed enough...

I started the C25k at week 3 because I have some running experience and want to ...

ckm87

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Completed week 1

Happy to say havin g started this for the third time following injuries that I’ve completed week 1 and day 1 of week 2. Most runs in the gym having lost some...

Happy to say havin g started this for the third time following injuries that I’v...

SueLyle

•6 years ago

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Graduation day has arrived

Today marks the final milestone in my 9 week journey, I feel really chuffed that I have achieved my goal, and I recommend this plan to anyone just starting...

Today marks the final milestone in my 9 week journey, I feel really chuffed that...

Shoreham_nick

•6 years ago

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Huffin n Puffin

W1R2...got it done..so pretty pleased about that..tired n grouchy now....night kidz 😴

W1R2...got it done..so pretty pleased about that..tired n grouchy now....night k...

trafford99

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Horrible Stitches

Hi everyone. I am due to run W1 R3 tomorrow and ever since my first run on Monday I have been getting EXTREMELY bad stitches when I’m simply walking to work. I...

Hi everyone. I am due to run W1 R3 tomorrow and ever since my first run on Monda...

AlannaMae

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

Week 5 Complete

Well I did it, I’m now too sure how though - the first 7-8 minutes felt a lot longer but I got into a rhythm, I had a planned route too and a good playlist! I...

Well I did it, I’m now too sure how though - the first 7-8 minutes felt a lot lo...

aw1912

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Week 1

Just completed week 1 tonight. Feeling good but a little worried about uping it next week. Sure it will be fine

Just completed week 1 tonight. Feeling good but a little worried about uping it ...

Petethebull

•6 years ago

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WK1R2

I am trying couch25k again after being out of sync for a while (I got to wk 6 over a year ago) I’m on wk 1 run 2 - it’s tough going but I’m determined to make...

I am trying couch25k again after being out of sync for a while (I got to wk 6 ov...

Annie7585

•6 years ago

5 Replies

First run complete!

Completed my first run today with my 9 year old son! Loved it! Hopefully the fun continues!

Completed my first run today with my 9 year old son! Loved it! Hopefully the fun...

Bernie1988

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2018

Post Grad Runs - Laura or no Laura?

W1R2

Just beginning

Well, hello C25k - it's been a while ...

My comeback Run

Postgrad slump

Set back 🤦‍♀️

Any advice for W5R3?

1st run 1st week

End of week 1, that last one was hard!

Graduated today!

Week 5 run 1 complete .. should have taken day off

Week one, run two

Day ONE!

First week complete

1st week

Phew

Puff (the magic drags on) W8R3

Really chuffed

Starting out and leg pain- any advice?

Should I wait until cold has cleared up?

Slightly confused with my running

Completed week 1

Graduation day has arrived

Huffin n Puffin

Horrible Stitches

Week 5 Complete

Week 1

WK1R2

First run complete!

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