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Consolidation wk 10 run 1 and 2 - so much learnt.

Well I was certainly brought back to earth after the high of graduation - wk 10 run 1 was the hardest ever after which I nearly convinced myself that running...

Well I was certainly brought back to earth after the high of graduation - wk 10 ...

Loudrury

Graduate•6 years ago

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What is your week. April Week 2

Welcome to the second week of the April, What is your Week? Sorry for the delay in posting... a touch of sunshine on Sunday went right to my head...:) As you...

Welcome to the second week of the April, What is your Week? Sorry for the delay ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•6 years ago

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New one

Hi,new on this.Today I did my first day of the week one but I don't know if is counting because I did it on treadmill.

Hi,new on this.Today I did my first day of the week one but I don't know if is c...

zabica04

•6 years ago

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Muddy graduation today!

My head still has trouble believing that I can run for thirty minutes - luckily my legs have more or less got the message. I started C25k at the beginning of...

My head still has trouble believing that I can run for thirty minutes - luckily ...

CarolineKC

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2 - Light bulb moment

So I took an extra days rest because I’m sore. It was a bit better today so I went for it. The run was fine but I was extra sore afterwards. I’ve been reading...

So I took an extra days rest because I’m sore. It was a bit better today so I we...

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

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I RAN 5K!!!!!!

I actually did it! It's taken nearly a year and 3 attempts at C25k but last Friday I ran 5k in 0.43.34 without stopping. I never thought I would be able to do...

I actually did it! It's taken nearly a year and 3 attempts at C25k but last Frid...

KKThomas

Graduate•6 years ago

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Delhi Airport??

So after my week off -actually 8 days off - I realise that my final run may be around Delhi Airport during a long layover! Oh well, I shouldn't look so far...

So after my week off -actually 8 days off - I realise that my final run may be a...

Ajay99

Graduate•6 years ago

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First 7k

I'm feeling pleased with myself. Yesterday I did my first 7k run. It was 4.75k on tarmac and 2.25k on a grassy trail. I took it nice and gently and I enjoyed...

I'm feeling pleased with myself. Yesterday I did my first 7k run. It was 4.75k o...

Late-Starter

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2D3

I forgot to write about my run yesterday! So I've officially finished week 2 and I'm feeling great. My new shoes are so comfortable, I've discovered I LOVE...

I forgot to write about my run yesterday! So I've officially finished week 2 and...

hjgibson

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R1

Well wasn't sure I was gonna make this run but actually wasn't as bad as I expected still on running machine as weather so rubbish walking at 5 and running at...

Well wasn't sure I was gonna make this run but actually wasn't as bad as I expec...

Alison1967

•6 years ago

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Another little step on this journey completed

Week two run two- done. It was ok ( with one knee strapped up) but I’m dreading next week with the longer runs plus I will be back at work so will have to...

Week two run two- done. It was ok ( with one knee strapped up) but I’m dreading ...

jan2563

Graduate•6 years ago

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Run 1 done

With the motivational help of my 9 year old son, i have done week 1 run 1 this morning and set reminder for Thursday

With the motivational help of my 9 year old son, i have done week 1 run 1 this m...

carmour1983

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R1

Just done W1R2 and feeling GREAT loving it and can't wait till nxt run.

Shazzaroo1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Cold stops play

Frustrated.. 2 runs into week 1 I have a stinking cold and I'm due to leave for a holiday tonight! I had even packed my running gear! Think I will have to re...

Frustrated.. 2 runs into week 1 I have a stinking cold and I'm due to leave for ...

Shineykatze

•6 years ago

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Run for the train!

Had to run for the train this morning as there was a huge queue for tickets leaving me with less than a minute to get to the platform at the far side of the...

Had to run for the train this morning as there was a huge queue for tickets leav...

DBard

Graduate•6 years ago

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Knees!

So, I finished WK1 two days ago and should be starting WK2 today. However my knees are killing me and I was wondering if doing it on a treadmill was as...

So, I finished WK1 two days ago and should be starting WK2 today. However my kne...

PeteG52

•6 years ago

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Oh well....

Morning all, Here's the thing, set off this morning for run2 wk3, so far so good. All was going well until the last 3 minute run....I pushed myself to keep...

Morning all, Here's the thing, set off this morning for run2 wk3, so far so good...

nellysmum

•6 years ago

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Got there in the end!

So yesterday I did it! I finally ran my 3rd 30 mins run, exactly 3 months after my very first one! I have been dithering about the last couple of weeks (partly...

So yesterday I did it! I finally ran my 3rd 30 mins run, exactly 3 months after ...

monzie13

Graduate•6 years ago

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Songs!

Hi all, I’m I need of some new (or old) songs to add to my running playlist. A few of my favourites at the moment are: The Champion - Carrie Underwood Shape...

Hi all, I’m I need of some new (or old) songs to add to my running playlist. A ...

staceycorinne

•6 years ago

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Alternative to Strava's suffer score (note post contains mild expletives)

Strava has a suffer score, it basically works out how much of a run made you actually work. Probably some clever algorithm behind it. However on running back...

Strava has a suffer score, it basically works out how much of a run made you act...

seaspaniel

Graduate•6 years ago

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5K to 10K app recommendations?

Completed C25K program two weeks ago and thoroughly enjoying this running malarkey. Considering upping my training to the 10K distance within the next couple...

Completed C25K program two weeks ago and thoroughly enjoying this running malark...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W4R1

Well the day has arrived where I have to undertake the first run of week 4. 5 minutes, how is this couch potato going to manage this?? Can you let me know...

Well the day has arrived where I have to undertake the first run of week 4. 5 m...

Elaine247

•6 years ago

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W1R2

Steadily improving. Its a clever app. Did warm-up and felt better for the run.

Mains62

•6 years ago

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Fan bloody tastic🏃‍♀️ week 9 completed

I have done it.!!!! It nearly killed me as it is raining heavily. The wind was straight in my face for the final 10 minutes, my legs were sore to begin with...

I have done it.!!!! It nearly killed me as it is raining heavily. The wind was...

Jell6

Graduate•6 years ago

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Guten morgen aus Hamburg

As I discovered when I did the program last year I am definitely an early morning runner. It wakes you up and you also get to see where you live in an entirely...

As I discovered when I did the program last year I am definitely an early mornin...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•6 years ago

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plantar fasciitis/ joggers heel

I think I may have joggers heel. I ran wk5 r3 on Good Friday, had no problems, went swimming Saturday and a walk, but woke in the night with pain in heels....

I think I may have joggers heel. I ran wk5 r3 on Good Friday, had no problems, ...

Lydsmum

•6 years ago

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C25K really works!

Hi, I completed couch to 5K just over a month ago, I have now joined a 5 to 10k running group and last night with the group covered 7K! At the beginning of...

Hi, I completed couch to 5K just over a month ago, I have now joined a 5 to 10k...

RebeccaJ1996

•6 years ago

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W8R2 aborted 😯

I had a sore ankle from the minute I stepped outside that worsened in the first 100m so, rather than risk a week off, I'll take 24 hours and have another go...

I had a sore ankle from the minute I stepped outside that worsened in the first ...

msanni

•6 years ago

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Wk1 not quit yet !

Did run 2 of wk 1 . Very early days & had to push myself to get on with it . Getting changed into run ning stuff & my head keeps saying I can’t be bothered &...

Did run 2 of wk 1 . Very early days & had to push myself to get on with it . Get...

Fifi18

•6 years ago

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End Week 1

Week 1 done, not easy as I used the run as a fast jog to push a bit. Onto Week 2 tomorrow and looking forward. Long way to go but been there and hopefully will...

Week 1 done, not easy as I used the run as a fast jog to push a bit. Onto Week 2...

Mike771

•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Consolidation wk 10 run 1 and 2 - so much learnt.

What is your week. April Week 2

New one

Muddy graduation today!

Week 6 Run 2 - Light bulb moment

I RAN 5K!!!!!!

Delhi Airport??

First 7k

W2D3

W3R1

Another little step on this journey completed

Run 1 done

W1R1

Cold stops play

Run for the train!

Knees!

Oh well....

Got there in the end!

Songs!

Alternative to Strava's suffer score (note post contains mild expletives)

5K to 10K app recommendations?

W4R1

W1R2

Fan bloody tastic🏃‍♀️ week 9 completed

Guten morgen aus Hamburg

plantar fasciitis/ joggers heel

C25K really works!

W8R2 aborted 😯

Wk1 not quit yet !

End Week 1

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