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2nd run the hardest?

Hi guys, just wanted to ask whether anyone else finds the 2nd run of the week the most difficult and the 3rd the easiest?

Hi guys, just wanted to ask whether anyone else finds the 2nd run of the week th...

MScRun

•6 years ago

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Self doubt.....W5R2

Went out this morning full of self doubt.....WELL IT’S IN THE BAG. I RAN 8MINUTES WHOOP WHOOP

Went out this morning full of self doubt.....WELL IT’S IN THE BAG. I RAN 8MINUTE...

AliK0871

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 2

Hi all. I’m jillyalex and started this app 4 weeks ago. I’m a fifty something who needs to lose some weight and get a bit fitter. Now in weeks 4 I’m really...

Hi all. I’m jillyalex and started this app 4 weeks ago. I’m a fifty something wh...

Jillyalex

•6 years ago

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Week 1 in the bag

What a good feeling it is? Wow! TBH when I started this I thought I’ll not be able to go beyond run1. I’ve impressed myself 😀 Looking forward to week2

What a good feeling it is? Wow! TBH when I started this I thought I’ll not be ab...

das_vikas

Graduate•6 years ago

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Food

What does everyone eat after a morning run? I had a small banana before I went out Been home an hour and still not really hungry(very unusual for me!) I will...

What does everyone eat after a morning run? I had a small banana before I went o...

Patjoub

•6 years ago

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Gait analysis early on?

Me again! Have some spare time and was thinking about heading out and getting some proper trainers. At the mo I'm running in primark trainers aha, would it be...

Me again! Have some spare time and was thinking about heading out and getting so...

Pickettemma

•6 years ago

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W2R3 - Yey, completed week 2

Was looking forward to my run this morning. Managed back on the running track, no kids in sight!! Can't decide whether prefer the track or street.... hmmmm...

Was looking forward to my run this morning. Managed back on the running track,...

Loobylou43

•6 years ago

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left leg weakness

Hi, I'm struggling a bit with left leg weakness now I'm running a bit more (week 7). It doesn't feel like tired muscle, almost like trapped nerve on front of...

Hi, I'm struggling a bit with left leg weakness now I'm running a bit more (week...

Getfitfor50

•6 years ago

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New beginnings

Hi everyone I’m 52 never run in my life had health issues recently and I really want to get fit any support or suggestions appreciated.

Hi everyone I’m 52 never run in my life had health issues recently and I really ...

Tracey51

•6 years ago

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W1R2

Done!!!

Patjoub

•6 years ago

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Am I too old

I am 66 and retired, I have angina and take medication, I have a stent which was put in 10 years ago. My weight has increased I am now 20 stone. Is thier a...

I am 66 and retired, I have angina and take medication, I have a stent which was...

Jeffers1951

•6 years ago

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W2r1

So due to start week 2 today and with the sun shining can’t help but feel positive. Slightly worried though as I have my parents staying with me at the...

So due to start week 2 today and with the sun shining can’t help but feel positi...

Jeni1609

•6 years ago

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W7 Run 1: Feeling fabulous!

I AM A RUNNER!!! Fantastic run this morning...sun is out, worked out a new route which had a couple of mini hills, set my new fastest pace record and feeling...

I AM A RUNNER!!! Fantastic run this morning...sun is out, worked out a new route...

alisonx

Graduate•6 years ago

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Not taking much of a rest day?

I go to the gym nearly everyday and I’m usually on the cross trainer etc. I started C25K last Thursday and I have just done week 2 run 5, So 5 runs in 7 days....

I go to the gym nearly everyday and I’m usually on the cross trainer etc. I star...

se92

•6 years ago

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I want to be fit & healthy before I’m 60 & had a hip replaced 3 yrs ago I’ve never run but I walk regularly could I do C25K?

C25K after hip replacement?

Sandy59k

•6 years ago

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W3R3 then knee injury 🙁

Very new to this running lark! But I was feeling motivated and the runs were going well. Then in a non running incident I tripped on uneven ground and wrenched...

Very new to this running lark! But I was feeling motivated and the runs were goi...

DianeD1

Graduate•6 years ago

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My first run. 17 April 2018

Just started. Completed first run yesterday. My Goal. To run 5k and drop a dress size or 2 !!!!!! Supporting my wife to reach her goal.

Just started. Completed first run yesterday. My Goal. To run 5k and drop a dress...

John-going-fit

•6 years ago

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W3R3

Well run 3 is completed what with a head cold I think I will repeat my last run as I struggled a lot with this one but I’m not going to see it as a failure or...

Well run 3 is completed what with a head cold I think I will repeat my last run ...

SammieCh

•6 years ago

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I ❤c25k Wk6r3 done!

I love C25K more every day. Today l did W6R3 at my first time of trying !! I cannot believe that me - 45 yr old overweight woman actually ran for 25 mins...

I love C25K more every day. Today l did W6R3 at my first time of trying !! I ...

wmw1973

Graduate•6 years ago

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First Day 😁

Morning , just joined today ! Dreading my first try as haven’t run since ....... 😂.

Morning , just joined today ! Dreading my first try as haven’t run since ..........

Woodys

•6 years ago

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c25k+ podcasts?

There is a lot spoken about c25k+ podcasts! Can you please enlighten me!! Thank you.

There is a lot spoken about c25k+ podcasts! Can you please enlighten me!! Thank...

raquelscatt

Graduate•6 years ago

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Silly me!

Having completed W8R1 two days before (with my 8 year-old running partner) I decided to try a random run alone. OMG it was so hard. I was obviously going too...

Having completed W8R1 two days before (with my 8 year-old running partner) I dec...

Juliapal

Graduate•6 years ago

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Final run botched 😡

Damn n blast!!! Went to do my WK9R3 and my app stopped somewhere about 15 mns in. I continued to what I thought would be 30 mins but who knows? Never mind....

Damn n blast!!! Went to do my WK9R3 and my app stopped somewhere about 15 mns i...

WalkingWithLabradors

Graduate•6 years ago

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Why do I still struggle. Just about to start w9 r1

Having completed w8r3 I still fell like I’m at the being. Which I know I’m not!! It just doesn’t seem to get better or I’m getting any faster. Still running...

Having completed w8r3 I still fell like I’m at the being. Which I know I’m not!!...

Lil_c

•6 years ago

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Getting back on track...

Keeping up my running and it's getting easier... back on treadmill at the moment as I am more comfortable but I am getting to longer runs again... It's a work...

Keeping up my running and it's getting easier... back on treadmill at the moment...

Terimanning25

Graduate•6 years ago

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How far back to go?

Back early in the year I breezed through the full program plus a couple of weeks and had even got up to try a 10k then I had a motorcycle accident which broke...

Back early in the year I breezed through the full program plus a couple of weeks...

HowFar

Graduate•6 years ago

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Am I just being soft

I’ve now not run since last Thursday. Before that I’d run every other day for two weeks. I’ve not ran because my knees and legs in general are in so much...

I’ve now not run since last Thursday. Before that I’d run every other day for tw...

therunningma

•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 1 yipppeeee!!!

I finally managed to get out there and do it!! Hubby talked me out of it Monday night, I've been so tired and stressed with other aspects of my life, so it...

I finally managed to get out there and do it!! Hubby talked me out of it Monday ...

Cola65

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 2, that’s more like it!

After a disastrous run on Monday I am pleased to say today’s run was much better and I enjoyed it! Very odd as Monday was less running but I hated every minute...

After a disastrous run on Monday I am pleased to say today’s run was much better...

HelsN68

•6 years ago

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First outdoor post grad run

Took my daughter to ballet last night, and thought I’d go for a quick run down the canal while she was in there. Only did 2.1 miles and was only out there for...

Took my daughter to ballet last night, and thought I’d go for a quick run down t...

MrsE74

Graduate•6 years ago

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All posts for April 2018

2nd run the hardest?

Self doubt.....W5R2

Week 4 run 2

Week 1 in the bag

Food

Gait analysis early on?

W2R3 - Yey, completed week 2

left leg weakness

New beginnings

W1R2

Am I too old

W2r1

W7 Run 1: Feeling fabulous!

Not taking much of a rest day?

I want to be fit & healthy before I’m 60 & had a hip replaced 3 yrs ago I’ve never run but I walk regularly could I do C25K?

W3R3 then knee injury 🙁

My first run. 17 April 2018

W3R3

I ❤c25k Wk6r3 done!

First Day 😁

c25k+ podcasts?

Silly me!

Final run botched 😡

Why do I still struggle. Just about to start w9 r1

Getting back on track...

How far back to go?

Am I just being soft

Week 9 run 1 yipppeeee!!!

Week 6 run 2, that’s more like it!

First outdoor post grad run

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