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Just got in from completing first run of W3 and actually enjoyed it!! Felt nervous about running for 3 mins out in public but took it steady and listened to...

W3 R1!

Just got in from completing first run of W3 and actually enjoyed it!! Felt nerv...

JaneE71

•6 years ago

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Running at night.

Hello! Does anyone else run at night? Was discussing with a colleague my C25K activity ( I’m on W2R2 ) and mentioned I run at night and they said I shouldn’t...

Hello! Does anyone else run at night? Was discussing with a colleague my C25K ac...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W2R1

W2R1 in the bag ! Feeling good....thanks to my mate.... IBRUPROFEN !! No pain no gain . 😊

W2R1 in the bag ! Feeling good....thanks to my mate.... IBRUPROFEN !! No pain no...

Petethesparky

•6 years ago

Getting tougher each day and this morning was a very slow 6k jog not much better than walking pace but done and good rest after. If I’m learning anything it’s...

Marathon in a week day 3

Getting tougher each day and this morning was a very slow 6k jog not much better...

warrenw65

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 - Earphone Trauma Again!

So, I’m 20 minutes into my run thinking ‘this is harder work than my last one and, boy, I’m getting very sweaty, I hope I can last...I’m sure I can last... Jo...

So, I’m 20 minutes into my run thinking ‘this is harder work than my last one an...

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

Completed onwards and upwards 😊

Week 2 run 3

Fjtsherpy

•6 years ago

Not easy and for the first time during this journey I questioned why I was doing it and wanted to stop and cry. Found some strength from somewhere and got to...

Week 8. Done!!

Not easy and for the first time during this journey I questioned why I was doing...

Kim8er

•6 years ago

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Hi

Just wanted to say hello. Signed up to a 5k Race for Life to tie myself to something so I get up and out for more than just me (until I’m in the habit). Only...

Just wanted to say hello. Signed up to a 5k Race for Life to tie myself to some...

Weeza86

•6 years ago

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Knee pain

Hi I’m a graduate since last year been running regularly 2 -3 times a week since. I’ve developed knee pain that is worse on walking downstairs and towards end...

Hi I’m a graduate since last year been running regularly 2 -3 times a week sinc...

alara79

Graduate•6 years ago

I have said before that I’m out of shape, I’m overweight and that I find running hard but rewarding. I started running in January in England. I’ve had snow and...

30/23

I have said before that I’m out of shape, I’m overweight and that I find running...

robOliver

•6 years ago

Just finished week 3 in this gorgeous weather and had a peek at week 4 run 1 and fair to say I am now nervous 😟 😧. I cannot comprehend how I am going to run...

Week 4 trepidation 🏃🏽‍♀️

Just finished week 3 in this gorgeous weather and had a peek at week 4 run 1 and...

JoBC

Graduate•6 years ago

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Retro Runners - Second 1990’s Playlist Released

To all those folks who answered my plea for 90s music - I have now finally got my butt into gear and organised the second one of the 90s. Thanks to the crowd...

To all those folks who answered my plea for 90s music - I have now finally got m...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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First week

I used to be a keen runner (18 Great North Runs, that's me in the blue from 1983) but the last one was about 15 years ago and since then I have had 4 knee...

I used to be a keen runner (18 Great North Runs, that's me in the blue from 1983...

Lundgrp

•6 years ago

Having faffed around thinking about doing Couch to 5k, I've finally done it! Only on week 1 with two runs under my belt but gotta start somewhere, right?

I've finally joined!

Having faffed around thinking about doing Couch to 5k, I've finally done it! Onl...

SarahKC

•6 years ago

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Hot but not (too) bothered!

Thrilled to have completed week two and still pleasantly surprised at the shortness of the runs. However, I did find the workout a bit harder overall today...

Thrilled to have completed week two and still pleasantly surprised at the shortn...

Leojon66

•6 years ago

Over the moon with this mornings run, first time I’d trained since Saturday parkrun and was starting to get exercise fever. Didn’t hold out for much but...

Feeling amazed!

Over the moon with this mornings run, first time I’d trained since Saturday park...

KattyG

Graduate•6 years ago

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re starting Couch to 5K

Hope I am on the correct site this time. I have not done any Park Runs for a few months and want to get back into it. I have down loaded Couch to 5K plan but...

Hope I am on the correct site this time. I have not done any Park Runs for a fe...

kbed

•6 years ago

Get in 👊 whoo hoo 🏃‍♀️ done it and still smiling. It's really sunny and warm here today, which is not my favourite so I was a bit concerned about how I'd go...

Week2 Run2

Get in 👊 whoo hoo 🏃‍♀️ done it and still smiling. It's really sunny and warm h...

SendWine

Graduate•6 years ago

Hi all, after Graduating the C25K and basking in all my internal glory for being able to complete the 30 minutes / 5k non stop, I immediately twisted my ankle...

18 months and 1 Operation later....

Hi all, after Graduating the C25K and basking in all my internal glory for being...

LoungeLizaard

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running in warmer weather

I trained and completed the programme over a very cold winter and now that the weather is (finally!) warmer I’m struggling to run! I had to stop a couple of...

I trained and completed the programme over a very cold winter and now that the w...

JulieG49

Graduate•6 years ago

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Keeping cool

Hi Everyone, I'm new to running, overweight and fast approaching the big 60. I've got to week 2 run 2 and enjoying it so far. Are there any tips on how...

Hi Everyone, I'm new to running, overweight and fast approaching the big 60. ...

Ding58

•6 years ago

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Finished run 3 week 9!!

Well I'm very hot, but I've done it! So happy that I have discovered running. Good luck to everyone on this journey too xx

Well I'm very hot, but I've done it! So happy that I have discovered running. Go...

Lzy-dyn2

Graduate•6 years ago

Hi everyone :) Ok so I woke up this morning and headed out for Wk6 Rn2, now that was a challenge.... but I got it done!! I don't know if its just me but I...

Week 6 Run 2 that was a challenge!! Running Rythm or just me?

Hi everyone :) Ok so I woke up this morning and headed out for Wk6 Rn2, now that...

Running4Hope

•6 years ago

Today I completed my last run of week 8. It was tough but I feel I made progress after the first two . I felt more comfortable and didn't focus on Sarah...

Week 9 I'm coming for you!

Today I completed my last run of week 8. It was tough but I feel I made progress...

Duracellqueen

Graduate•6 years ago

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Is it worth it??

Morning everyone 😊 Graduated on the 27th March and have been running 5k every two days since then 🤔 it makes me smile every day that at the start of C25K, I...

Morning everyone 😊 Graduated on the 27th March and have been running 5k every t...

Jason888

Graduate•6 years ago

Just finished W4R1. I did it - but it wasn’t pretty. I found it really hard and didn’t enjoy it one bit. Isn’t there alot of talk about ‘runner’s high’? I need...

W4R1 when do the endorphins kick in?

Just finished W4R1. I did it - but it wasn’t pretty. I found it really hard and ...

Pippayoungart

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1r2

Joined a running club who are holding C25K course. Was good, lots of support & encouragement from previous C25K graduates. It was fun too!

Joined a running club who are holding C25K course. Was good, lots of support & ...

Gran4z

Graduate•6 years ago

Morning everyone! Well, after Monday's very disappointing run, today was much better. It wasn't easy, and I still had moments when I didn't think I'd make it...

W6R2

Morning everyone! Well, after Monday's very disappointing run, today was much b...

furlmouse

Graduate•6 years ago