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C25k and a duathalon

Ok so 5 weeks ago I started c25k. I'm not the fittest but used to cycle to work! I set an ambitious goal to complete a duathalon in 12 weeks! 7 weeks to go...

Ok so 5 weeks ago I started c25k. I'm not the fittest but used to cycle to work!...

DavRoss

•6 years ago

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Garmin 235

Hello! There’s been a few posts on here asking about activity trackers. Just in case anyone is still looking, the deal of the day on Amazon for today (19th...

Hello! There’s been a few posts on here asking about activity trackers. Just i...

BenK123

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated

So pleased I completed C25K yesterday and joined the army of graduates! Snow wasn’t going to stop me, soon warmed up. I decided to do this challenged after...

So pleased I completed C25K yesterday and joined the army of graduates! Snow wa...

Purpletraveller

Graduate•6 years ago

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Snowing again...

So frustrating not to be able to run this morning. The snow here in Cornwall is worse than it was a few weeks ago! I'm sensible enough to not try and run on...

So frustrating not to be able to run this morning. The snow here in Cornwall is...

Dyskadores

•6 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1

Hello! I’ve been lurking as a non-member for a few weeks as I’ve made my way through the runs. I had a bit of a hit and miss start but I’ve just completed...

Hello! I’ve been lurking as a non-member for a few weeks as I’ve made my way th...

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

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First post grad run

Such a difference from when I set off for work this morning I had at least 3 inches of snow on the car and a fair amount to contend with during my day but...

Such a difference from when I set off for work this morning I had at least 3 inc...

GoGo_JoJo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Arsecheek-itis = IC = new me (hopefully!) :)

So I can’t run at the moment. Arsecheek-itis is stopping me from doing any more than 3k without achy consequences for days after, in my bum, hip and down into...

So I can’t run at the moment. Arsecheek-itis is stopping me from doing any more...

Fishypieface

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated!!

I can’t believe it! I’ve graduated! One of the best things I’ve ever done. I feel so much fitter and am more in control of my asthma than I have ever been...

I can’t believe it! I’ve graduated! One of the best things I’ve ever done. I fe...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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🎉 25 mins non stop! W6R3

I just kept going. It wasn’t easy. I wasn’t sure if I would manage it but I did! Longest run ever! MapMyRun failed me again and plotted some bizarre route...

I just kept going. It wasn’t easy. I wasn’t sure if I would manage it but I did...

alikayV

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week one

Just finished week one. Was the easiest one yet even though it was in the snow, will week 2 be a lot harder?

Just finished week one. Was the easiest one yet even though it was in the snow,...

marcwill69

•6 years ago

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Do I need to re start C25K?

Hi folks I started C25k some months ago, I reached week 3 and then had a kidney stone so stopped. I picked it up 2 weeks ago and ran 2 week3 sessions- which...

Hi folks I started C25k some months ago, I reached week 3 and then had a kidney ...

Whippitt

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R3

So it’s week 8 next... can’t believe how far I’ve come! I’m starting to think ahead now to the finish line of week 9. Has anyone got any tips for an App or...

So it’s week 8 next... can’t believe how far I’ve come! I’m starting to think ah...

ellie674

Graduate•6 years ago

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In praise of parkrun

I did my 50th parkrun yesterday and just want to encourage all C25kers, especially those at the beginning of their journey, to think about parkrun. Find out...

I did my 50th parkrun yesterday and just want to encourage all C25kers, especial...

AnneDroid

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newbie

Just completed my first session! Did it in the gym whilst watching a route based on Northern California- wishing I was really joghobbling towards the Devil...

Just completed my first session! Did it in the gym whilst watching a route base...

cwtintin

•6 years ago

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Who runs?

At the conference I went to this weekend, they asked who runs and I felt real proud to put my hand up - cause I do! A couple of months ago I couldn't have said...

At the conference I went to this weekend, they asked who runs and I felt real pr...

Fifitrixiebell

Graduate•6 years ago

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Breathing

Nothing to do today so decided to go through lost of posts on forum ,some going back 3 years. very interesting how some members have progressed and different...

Nothing to do today so decided to go through lost of posts on forum ,some going ...

dindy

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9r3 completed!

Can't believe I've done it in 9 weeks, definitely feel fitter after today's run. Going to keep doing week 9 a few more times until I can run 5k in the time....

Can't believe I've done it in 9 weeks, definitely feel fitter after today's run....

Mattsteveal

Graduate•6 years ago

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Delayed run 3 week 6 Snow and ice

Was all revved up for todays run but just been out for a look and its quite icey in patches, don't mind the snow but don't really want to fall on ice. Will...

Was all revved up for todays run but just been out for a look and its quite icey...

Michele2017

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

Went out in the show this lunchtime and loved it x

Northamptonla

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Graduation Grit correction!

Yes I completed the course last week, but no... I have not got to 5k yet, having just actually measured the course. Feel a bit silly saying I did . But hey,...

Yes I completed the course last week, but no... I have not got to 5k yet, having...

run4life

•6 years ago

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Week 6

I have just completed week 6 but have not managed it, runs 2 and 3 were too difficult even though I completed a 20 minute run in week 5, I am now feeling...

I have just completed week 6 but have not managed it, runs 2 and 3 were too diff...

Hilary2365

•6 years ago

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C25k / weight loss

For any of you who have wanted to lose weight..when did you start noticing you have..I would have thought I would have even lost 1 pound after nearly ending 7...

For any of you who have wanted to lose weight..when did you start noticing you h...

Sweet_givenchy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk8 R1...snowy, muddy, freezing temperatures but I loved it 😁

I definitely learnt from my last run and took off slowly today. It was -2 but felt like -9 😳 snowy, muddy in places but I loved the sound of the snow...

I definitely learnt from my last run and took off slowly today. It was -2 but fe...

Melo_smiles

Graduate•6 years ago

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What now!!!

Can’t believe I’ve actually got to the end of couch 2 5k. I’ve never completed anything like this before- always found some excuse to give up. But I did it.!!...

Can’t believe I’ve actually got to the end of couch 2 5k. I’ve never completed a...

Sarahjo61

•6 years ago

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Checking in after week 7

I finished week 7 last week, and excited to start week 8. I'm not sure if I "like" running, but I find that I'm craving the run. Does that make any sense? It...

I finished week 7 last week, and excited to start week 8. I'm not sure if I "lik...

ReggieP59

•6 years ago

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Snow won't stop play

So after seeing a few posts debating whether to go out today or not due to weather and myself being in two minds i decided to go for it , trainers on , dog...

So after seeing a few posts debating whether to go out today or not due to weath...

Mamabear5

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 completed

Week 2 completed, took a bit longer to complete as I damaged 2 toes walking into a step!!! But onto week 3 today and loving it. Great that I’m on my way to...

Week 2 completed, took a bit longer to complete as I damaged 2 toes walking into...

Flowerpowercat

•6 years ago

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Post graduation

Graduated 2 weeks ago now running 5 k 3 times a week so far don’t get as excited as I did doing the programme does anyone else feel like this. I’ve tried new...

Graduated 2 weeks ago now running 5 k 3 times a week so far don’t get as excited...

Mcdon

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6.....I'm officially a runner!!!

Well I forced myself to go out last night to do final run of wk 6..... Decided if I couldn't get to 25 mins without stopping, what the heck, I'll just use it...

Well I forced myself to go out last night to do final run of wk 6..... Decided i...

Cola65

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post run glow

The end if the beginning..

Nannalyn53

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2018

C25k and a duathalon

Garmin 235

Graduated

Snowing again...

Week 3 Run 1

First post grad run

Arsecheek-itis = IC = new me (hopefully!) :)

Graduated!!

🎉 25 mins non stop! W6R3

Week one

Do I need to re start C25K?

W7R3

In praise of parkrun

Newbie

Who runs?

Breathing

W9r3 completed!

Delayed run 3 week 6 Snow and ice

Week 1 run 2

Graduation Grit correction!

Week 6

C25k / weight loss

Wk8 R1...snowy, muddy, freezing temperatures but I loved it 😁

What now!!!

Checking in after week 7

Snow won't stop play

Week 2 completed

Post graduation

Week 6.....I'm officially a runner!!!

Post run glow

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