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3mins straight running in the bag

Got up early today to start Wk3 R1. Firstly, who am I because sleep is one of my most sacred things! But down at local park by 8:20 and ready to go. I live in...

Got up early today to start Wk3 R1. Firstly, who am I because sleep is one of my...

LBalmer84

•6 years ago

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W1 done

Hi everyone. My name's Kate and I've completed week 1 of the C25K app. However, I found it all a bit of a struggle. Am I best to repeat W1 until I can do it...

Hi everyone. My name's Kate and I've completed week 1 of the C25K app. However, ...

Klaw5_the_fi5h

•6 years ago

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Week 3 distance

Approximately how far am I running/walking on week three of c25k? I know that distance will differ depending on speed, but just wondered approximately.

Approximately how far am I running/walking on week three of c25k? I know that di...

Lagamble

•6 years ago

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That's the end of week 8!!!!!😁😁😁

Phew! That was a hot, muggy run! Didn't get out until 8.30 and it was already horrid and damp and so so warm!!! We did it though! Legs a bit heavy at the end...

Phew! That was a hot, muggy run! Didn't get out until 8.30 and it was already ho...

Ang33333

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 the evil one has been defeated

That was a tough one!. By the time Laura said “2mins to go” I thought my lungs were going to explode. The warm down walk was more like a warm down wobble as my...

That was a tough one!. By the time Laura said “2mins to go” I thought my lungs w...

Forestgrump

Graduate•6 years ago

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I did it!

It was hard work and sometimes felt like giving up but I completed the C25K and I'm proud of myself for doing so. Didn't manage it in the goal I had set...

It was hard work and sometimes felt like giving up but I completed the C25K and ...

Iehl1234

Graduate•6 years ago

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HOT HOT HOT

20 degrees at 9 in the morning doesn’t help for a positive run #ratherrunindrizzle. 🤯

20 degrees at 9 in the morning doesn’t help for a positive run #ratherrunindrizz...

Laurarees

•6 years ago

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W4r3

Woohoo nailed it - felt impossible in first 3 mins but got easier the longer I went - bizarre. Might not be saying the same next week though 😳

Woohoo nailed it - felt impossible in first 3 mins but got easier the longer I w...

KazH01

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R1 done!

Way behind schedule this week having not run since Thursday, despite my intentions to have week 6 complete before holidays. Those few extra rest days must have...

Way behind schedule this week having not run since Thursday, despite my intentio...

Fimoo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Starting from scratch but feeling optimistic

Got to W7R1 and could no longer ignore agonising pain in achilles. After seeking some advice was very downhearted to discover I had to completely stop running...

Got to W7R1 and could no longer ignore agonising pain in achilles. After seeking...

Boolee

•6 years ago

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I ache - update

Well I did it. I got up at 6 and went out at quarter past. I ran through it and wahoooooo I loved it. The 3 minutes felt fine. I'm looking forward to going on...

Well I did it. I got up at 6 and went out at quarter past. I ran through it and...

LittleMaz

Graduate•6 years ago

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Restart

Hi I'm Paula I'm 45 and new to the community. I started couch to 5 k earlier in the year. I got to week 5 run 3 and failed miserably. Got put off for a while...

Hi I'm Paula I'm 45 and new to the community. I started couch to 5 k earlier in ...

Paulapea

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hello! I'm a newbie on Wk 2. Struggling with Achilles tendon pain

Hi! Just to introduce myself, I'm a 45 yr old woman, whose never run or been fit in my life upto this point. I've recently lost 3 stone (still maybe 1.5-2...

Hi! Just to introduce myself, I'm a 45 yr old woman, whose never run or been fit...

alwyns

•6 years ago

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W8R1 - Roastie Toastie!

What a run... was very warm and felt it very early in my run, my right thigh and ankle were niggling since Saturday night and didn't know if I would manage...

What a run... was very warm and felt it very early in my run, my right thigh and...

Loobylou43

•6 years ago

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Weighing up! Feeling confused but determined!

Folkes, I thought I’d share a little blip with you. I’m hoping others may have some advice. After my victorious W2R1 yesterday and feeling fabulous, I went to...

Folkes, I thought I’d share a little blip with you. I’m hoping others may have s...

Fabulous450

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R1 - so glad I didn’t repeat week 8!!!

So you have to get up earlier than 8am to beat the morning heat..... still, I ran for 30 minutes so I’m buzzing!!! I did stop at 27 minutes to stretch my...

So you have to get up earlier than 8am to beat the morning heat..... still, I ra...

Keels_x

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R2 - first fail

Feeling pretty gutted as I just gave up on my first run to date. I started much later than usual and it’s too hot for me. Plus I’ve had two days off for a busy...

Feeling pretty gutted as I just gave up on my first run to date. I started much ...

Starbeas33

•6 years ago

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W8R1 complete!

Hi all, just finished my latest run in Bognor. The park’s much nicer to run in than the streets of South London 👍 I’m feeling relatively confident of...

Hi all, just finished my latest run in Bognor. The park’s much nicer to run in t...

David_G

•6 years ago

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A Test Run (with Hubby!)

Well the hip bursitis is still there. I went for a run yesterday, drilled it right back to W5 Run 2 and I felt fine throughout and when I got home but by the...

Well the hip bursitis is still there. I went for a run yesterday, drilled it ri...

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

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I did it. W5R3

Just completed it. The looming 20 mins. Tip 1 dont look through the programme its scary. But defiying all the odds i actually ran without dying. I have spent...

Just completed it. The looming 20 mins. Tip 1 dont look through the programme it...

Pet49

•6 years ago

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AM I DYING?

ok so this week i decided to take action on my I want to start running idea. Down loaded the app....dusted off the old trainers stuck in the earphones and off...

ok so this week i decided to take action on my I want to start running idea. Do...

jooobles

•6 years ago

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Marijkenloop 5k done!

So I’m at week 7 but yesterday managed to complete a 5k run in 26degrees of heat without stopping or walking in 34.40. I ran with a far fitter friend but she...

So I’m at week 7 but yesterday managed to complete a 5k run in 26degrees of heat...

Dutch-Sally

•6 years ago

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Missed a few weeks!

Hi all I got to run 3 week 3 then fell off the wagon!! Had lost it and found I was too busy to run, I now want to start running again but where should I start?...

Hi all I got to run 3 week 3 then fell off the wagon!! Had lost it and found I w...

Traceyjg

•6 years ago

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W6 Completed

I can run for 25mins & ‘Laura’ says I can now consider myself a ‘runner’!! I’ve kept my head down for Week 6 as I didn’t want to tempt fate. So glad to have...

I can run for 25mins & ‘Laura’ says I can now consider myself a ‘runner’!! I’ve ...

Maybe58

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated!

Against all expectations i did it - maybe not with style, grace or pace - but i got there! Still a way off 5k with a rather woeful 8min+ per kilometre though....

Against all expectations i did it - maybe not with style, grace or pace - but i ...

Pippayoungart

Graduate•6 years ago

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Aiming for 5k

Hi, I’m 53 yrs old. Have done a few 5k race for life and a 10k years ago. Am on week 4 on couch to 5k and really enjoying it. Any tips would be great 😊

Hi, I’m 53 yrs old. Have done a few 5k race for life and a 10k years ago. Am on ...

BevCha

•6 years ago

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W6 R3 in the bag

Beautiful morning for run! 6 weeks ago this girl struggled to run 60 seconds. Just completed 25 mins (albeit second attempt) and feel really strong, confident...

Beautiful morning for run! 6 weeks ago this girl struggled to run 60 seconds. Ju...

yellowsandy99

Graduate•6 years ago

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If you have a struggle with a doubting voice in your head...

...The Chimp Paradox is a Kindle Daily Deal book today. 99p and readable on free apps on most digital devices if you don’t own a Kindle....

...The Chimp Paradox is a Kindle Daily Deal book today. 99p and readable on fre...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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Camping and running. Excited!!!

Looking forward to camping in Bath for the next couple of days. I love taking the motorhome out and finding new running places. I’ll be running along the...

Looking forward to camping in Bath for the next couple of days. I love taking t...

WalkingWithLabradors

Graduate•6 years ago

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I graduated! Thanks everyone!

I did it! W9 R3 completed at 7am on this glorious morning (it’s going to be a hot one)! ☀️ I’m so proud of my achievement ; I’m 62 and although I’d done a lot...

I did it! W9 R3 completed at 7am on this glorious morning (it’s going to be a ho...

Cazza26

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

3mins straight running in the bag

W1 done

Week 3 distance

That's the end of week 8!!!!!😁😁😁

W5R3 the evil one has been defeated

I did it!

HOT HOT HOT

W4r3

W6R1 done!

Starting from scratch but feeling optimistic

I ache - update

Restart

Hello! I'm a newbie on Wk 2. Struggling with Achilles tendon pain

W8R1 - Roastie Toastie!

Weighing up! Feeling confused but determined!

W9R1 - so glad I didn’t repeat week 8!!!

W7R2 - first fail

W8R1 complete!

A Test Run (with Hubby!)

I did it. W5R3

AM I DYING?

Marijkenloop 5k done!

Missed a few weeks!

W6 Completed

Graduated!

Aiming for 5k

W6 R3 in the bag

If you have a struggle with a doubting voice in your head...

Camping and running. Excited!!!

I graduated! Thanks everyone!

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