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W7 completed

Hi all. Well after a terrible w7r2 and a lovely holiday I went out this morning and did w7r3 and I am pleased to say that it went well! I was quite...

Hi all. Well after a terrible w7r2 and a lovely holiday I went out this morning ...

Ghaghdog

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R2 - finally passing fast walkers - and not just those going in the opposite direction!

So I am beginning to realise: a) Doing anything regularly when your life is running like a soap opera is difficult...and particularly when your 'at sea'...

So I am beginning to realise: a) Doing anything regularly when your life is runn...

Katwpg

•6 years ago

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Increase speed

Hi all. I’ve been running 5K regularly but can’t seem to get any quicker. Currently doing it in just under 40 minutes. How do I increase my speed?

Hi all. I’ve been running 5K regularly but can’t seem to get any quicker. Curren...

MrsE74

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R2

I have managed to complete run 2 after a couple of attempts! I have had quite bad pins and needles in my left foot towards the end of the run. It goes after a...

I have managed to complete run 2 after a couple of attempts! I have had quite ba...

MrsF123

•6 years ago

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Week 9 eek

Can’t believe tomorrow morning I’m starting week 9. Anyone else on the same week?

Can’t believe tomorrow morning I’m starting week 9. Anyone else on the same week...

TracyBurr

•6 years ago

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Week 8 Finished!

Still can’t believe it when I finish another week. Each run is good (after the first 5mins) and I’m not absolutely gasping for air when time is up. Consistent...

Still can’t believe it when I finish another week. Each run is good (after the f...

Maybe58

Graduate•6 years ago

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Restless reading. 😂

Every time I nip in here for a catch up I end up with restless legs!! I’m twitching now and want to go out and run but it’s far too dark. 🙄

Every time I nip in here for a catch up I end up with restless legs!! I’m twitc...

WalkingWithLabradors

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R2

Things are getting tougher now and, although I have sucessfully completed all runs to date, my music isn't seeming to distract my brain from screaming "aagghhh...

Things are getting tougher now and, although I have sucessfully completed all ru...

KJalie

•6 years ago

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Can it become a chore ....

Well managed my 2nd 6k run tonight, but I was left feeling deflated, flat not my usual elated self when I’ve finished......it almost felt like a chore that had...

Well managed my 2nd 6k run tonight, but I was left feeling deflated, flat not my...

leelee70

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1 – My first setback

Having started out at the beginning of the programme convinced I wouldn’t get very far, I have been quietly surprised with my progress up to this point. Each...

Having started out at the beginning of the programme convinced I wouldn’t get ve...

MarkPattenden

•6 years ago

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W1R2

Just completed the second round of week one and I am in shock. I kept the same pace as Monday but I was much less out of breath and the stitch I got from the...

Just completed the second round of week one and I am in shock. I kept the same p...

Toonbarmy

•6 years ago

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W4R1 This programme actually works!!!!

After having doubts at the end of last week I just did 2x 3mins and 2x 5mins and it was fine! I can’t believe the change in a few weeks, I have followed the...

After having doubts at the end of last week I just did 2x 3mins and 2x 5mins and...

WocknWoll

•6 years ago

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A word or two for all c25kers

Today I did week 7 run 1. A few weeks ago I did week 1 run 1. At that time I never ever thought I could do this and if you choose to check out my posts you can...

Today I did week 7 run 1. A few weeks ago I did week 1 run 1. At that time I nev...

Agaig

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running in storm 🤔

Lying in bed just now listening to storm hector and really not looking forward to my 5.30am alarm for w6r3 run in the morning 😣🌬🌪⛆

Lying in bed just now listening to storm hector and really not looking forward t...

carmour1983

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1: Run 1

Just completed my first C25k walk/jog/run indoors, feeling good, hoping to get outdoors for the next one. Does anyone know why my toes tingle/go numb whilst...

Just completed my first C25k walk/jog/run indoors, feeling good, hoping to get o...

Loz1786

•6 years ago

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W5R2-was not expecting that!

I started struggling with the 3x 5 min runs in W5R1, but made it through with the encouragement of my running buddy, my 10yr old daughter. I was feeling achy...

I started struggling with the 3x 5 min runs in W5R1, but made it through with th...

MeandMam

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation day!!

Just wanted to share as I’m pretty pleased with myself! 🤣 Graduated today with 4.9k... really wanted the 5k but not bad as it was quite hilly terrain over...

Just wanted to share as I’m pretty pleased with myself! 🤣 Graduated today with...

Shirebird

Graduate•6 years ago

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Unexpected side effects (benefits) of running

I expected to get fitter, sleep better even find my hormones are a bit more balanced. I did not expect I would get a little more flexible (all that post run...

I expected to get fitter, sleep better even find my hormones are a bit more bala...

Wanna-Be

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2: injury strikes

I completed W2R1 on Sunday. I got through the longer runs mainly because of the support of the ladies running with me: I think if I’d been on my own I would...

I completed W2R1 on Sunday. I got through the longer runs mainly because of the ...

EmmaHunneyball

•6 years ago

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Needed that run!!

Very trying day at work! The long term temp that is I think a little miffed that I am now his supervisor is definitely pushing my buttons and seeing how far...

Very trying day at work! The long term temp that is I think a little miffed that...

Polly2810

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back to running after injury

Any tips? I graduated back in March and have been running 3 times a week since. I usually manage just over 5k including warm up walk. 19!days ago I suffered a...

Any tips? I graduated back in March and have been running 3 times a week since. ...

CAda

Graduate•6 years ago

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Half way mark week 7

Tough going tonight: I was solo so no chatter to distract me, I’d been sat in a meeting since 1.30 and so my calves were like lumps of lead (my feet swell when...

Tough going tonight: I was solo so no chatter to distract me, I’d been sat in a ...

Crittermad

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R1 14 degrees and raining

I was keen to get this run in before tomorrow's amber weather warning takes effect and despite the rain, absolutely loved it! Such a nice break from running...

I was keen to get this run in before tomorrow's amber weather warning takes effe...

Fimoo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Run time for 5k for a 65 year okd

Well I can run for 30 minutes but I can only do 3k in this time. I’m nearly 66 and I just can’t go any faster. I think the main thing is that I can run for...

Well I can run for 30 minutes but I can only do 3k in this time. I’m nearly 66 ...

Nannymo30

•6 years ago

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W2R2

Done it that was a bit of a struggle this evening must be because it’s Wednesday

Done it that was a bit of a struggle this evening must be because it’s Wednesday...

DaveA1958

Graduate•6 years ago

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The end of the beginning? The Beginning of the end? (or middle) or one small step?

On the third of April I plucked up the courage to don t shirt and shorts and struggled ked through W1R1, today 13th June I have completed 3 weeks of post...

On the third of April I plucked up the courage to don t shirt and shorts and str...

Berksrover

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 update 😁😁

Yay!!! After the awful first 2 runs of week 6 , I have just done run 3 and I did it!! I did it okay too, this programme must have been devised by experts or...

Yay!!! After the awful first 2 runs of week 6 , I have just done run 3 and I did...

Lea71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7

I have completed 1st run of week 7 and I am covering 3.5 k. At present I can’t run any faster and i don’t think I will will be able to run 5k within the time...

I have completed 1st run of week 7 and I am covering 3.5 k. At present I can’t r...

Watkins46

•6 years ago

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That 'Week 5 Completed' feeling...

Ever since I happened to notice the length of Week 5 Run 3 a few weeks ago, I've been looking for and reading posts about it... people daunted before doing it,...

Ever since I happened to notice the length of Week 5 Run 3 a few weeks ago, I've...

Helm108

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3 D2 😱😱

Hi guys so I’ve just done w3 D2 tonight and I thought I was going to collapse lol, the last 3 minute run was the hardest I’ve experienced yet and I am not...

Hi guys so I’ve just done w3 D2 tonight and I thought I was going to collapse lo...

europeanbob00

•6 years ago

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All posts for June 2018

W7 completed

W8R2 - finally passing fast walkers - and not just those going in the opposite direction!

Increase speed

W8R2

Week 9 eek

Week 8 Finished!

Restless reading. 😂

W7R2

Can it become a chore ....

Week 5 Run 1 – My first setback

W1R2

W4R1 This programme actually works!!!!

A word or two for all c25kers

Running in storm 🤔

Week 1: Run 1

W5R2-was not expecting that!

Graduation day!!

Unexpected side effects (benefits) of running

Week 2: injury strikes

Needed that run!!

Back to running after injury

Half way mark week 7

W8R1 14 degrees and raining

Run time for 5k for a 65 year okd

W2R2

The end of the beginning? The Beginning of the end? (or middle) or one small step?

Week 6 update 😁😁

Week 7

That 'Week 5 Completed' feeling...

W3 D2 😱😱

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