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W1R3 - Felt like I was going to die!!

After suddenly having a "now or never" moment, I dragged my sorry a*se and went for my first run earlier on Sunday. I couldnt believe i survived it and took on...

After suddenly having a "now or never" moment, I dragged my sorry a*se and went ...

Hotheels

Graduate•6 years ago

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So I have got lazy!!

I haven’t been keeping up with running 3 times a week it’s been the odd Saturday morning! So I decided to set my alarm half a hour earlier this morning and do...

I haven’t been keeping up with running 3 times a week it’s been the odd Saturday...

Traceyjg

•6 years ago

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How do I post on the site

I seem to have two names and two sites and don’t seem to be able to post on either of them. WHAT have I done? 2 runs so far and want to keep going. Number...

I seem to have two names and two sites and don’t seem to be able to post on eith...

Endowed

•6 years ago

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Week 5 ✅

Having neglected the Cto5k programme for a couple of days due to the glorious weather we’ve been having in the UK, I forced myself to the gym this morning to...

Having neglected the Cto5k programme for a couple of days due to the glorious we...

yyan

•6 years ago

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Feeling apprehensive

WK4 completed this morning, It will be interesting to see how I cope with the first W5 run on Saturday 🤔

WK4 completed this morning, It will be interesting to see how I cope with the fi...

Crib

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1 run 2

Run 2 done I can feel it today was good though

Janey1976

•6 years ago

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Gremlins!

Anyone else still fighting the gremlins? I'm up to week 8 run 2 tomorrow and I still find that for the first half of the run its a battle between my sensible...

Anyone else still fighting the gremlins? I'm up to week 8 run 2 tomorrow and I s...

Teddly22

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R3 complete 😀😀😀

Happy to have completed W8, Hopefully the extra 2 minutes in W9 should be ok?😀

Jellybellymustgo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Curse this hot weather...

I’m feeling a bit in limbo after finishing C25K. I’m in a ‘consolidating space’ until i start 10K plan on 9th July. Mondays 5k run was with a small group led...

I’m feeling a bit in limbo after finishing C25K. I’m in a ‘consolidating space’ ...

Maybe58

Graduate•6 years ago

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Are you a new runner nervous about being seen outside?

Fear not - most of us here on the lofty hights of being a bit longer in the running shoes than you (😉) felt just the same so, like the running itself, "if we...

Fear not - most of us here on the lofty hights of being a bit longer in the runn...

Irish-John

Graduate•6 years ago

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Approaching Graduation

I'm due to run W9R3 tomorrow and wanted to share my experiences of the program. First of all - it works. When I did my research on the program, some of the...

I'm due to run W9R3 tomorrow and wanted to share my experiences of the program. ...

PMakin

Graduate•6 years ago

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Type 1 diabetes - blood glucose before running matters soooo much

Hi there, I’ve made it to Week 7, Run 2 before posting but have devoured the advice here and enjoyed reading posts. I’m amazed I can run and generally set &...

Hi there, I’ve made it to Week 7, Run 2 before posting but have devoured the adv...

Helenlea

•6 years ago

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Week 1

Have done two runs. One to come. So far so good. My route is a bit up and down. We live on top of a hill so there is no option to an uphill at some stage. I...

Have done two runs. One to come. So far so good. My route is a bit up and down. ...

Endowed

•6 years ago

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W8R1

Tough one this morning. These morning runs don’t suit me at all. Middle third was again really hard going. For the first time, I very, very nearly stopped.......

Tough one this morning. These morning runs don’t suit me at all. Middle third wa...

Scoobysghost

•6 years ago

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Week 7 broke me ...... nearly

Still on holiday and today is Week 7 Run 3 - I’m still chuffed that I have maintained the program even whilst on holiday so was looking forward to the run this...

Still on holiday and today is Week 7 Run 3 - I’m still chuffed that I have maint...

Ray1972

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2 r3

5 day interval since last run - yoga and Hot weather got in the way ... So I did this walking/running/crawling thing this morning before it got hot - and I...

5 day interval since last run - yoga and Hot weather got in the way ... So I did...

YogaRules

•6 years ago

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I did it I did it I did it!!!!

No not the whole thing- not yet but I completed W5 R3 and ran for a whole 20 minutes!! I know I’m going to complete the whole thing now I’m so happy I could...

No not the whole thing- not yet but I completed W5 R3 and ran for a whole 20 min...

WineLover99

•6 years ago

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Newbie!

I did W1R1 last night and I am pleased to say I am not suffering too much today! I have CFS/ME (a condition that can cause delayed fatigue after exertion) so I...

I did W1R1 last night and I am pleased to say I am not suffering too much today!...

Catmama

•6 years ago

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I did it! Didn't think I would, but I did.

Well, I managed week 4 run one and I'm feeling fine! Admittedly it was hard, but definitely worth it!

Well, I managed week 4 run one and I'm feeling fine! Admittedly it was hard, but...

Jundal

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R2 - a run in the sun

I completed the second run of week 3 this morning. A minor panic ensued when I realised my son had taken my earbuds to school with him so I had to search...

I completed the second run of week 3 this morning. A minor panic ensued when I r...

the_knack

•6 years ago

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I graduated this morning!!! 🎉🏃‍♀️🎉🏃‍♀️

I did it!! This morning I graduated! Week 9 Run 3 is in the bag - and I feel amazing!! Although a little slower this morning it’s the completing that 30min...

I did it!! This morning I graduated! Week 9 Run 3 is in the bag - and I feel ama...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W8 R2 Daftpunk: I know I’m a runner because...

I know I’m a runner because: 1. I unconsciously increase my speed to music tempo. 2. I can consciously increase speed as people stop to wait to let me pass...

I know I’m a runner because: 1. I unconsciously increase my speed to music tempo...

Dralimc

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk 8 final run in the bag🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

Found this week so hard .. hoping it’s just struggling in the heat. Legs feel so heavy and the joy of running missing 🤷🏻‍♀️☹️ Let’s see what Graduation Week...

Found this week so hard .. hoping it’s just struggling in the heat. Legs feel so...

Mickiayre

Graduate•6 years ago

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Did 4k in week 3

Week three, run 6 and 7. I just kept going in run 6 cos it felt good. Ran runs 6 and 7 as one, just started up 7 when 6 ended, ran all the breaks too and the...

Week three, run 6 and 7. I just kept going in run 6 cos it felt good. Ran runs 6...

Trance-Runner

•6 years ago

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Graduated-again!

I just wanted to praise the C25k app and forum! I use the programme every year to get fit for my annual Race 4 Life. I don’t know how I would do it without...

I just wanted to praise the C25k app and forum! I use the programme every year t...

KathE53

Graduate•6 years ago

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Health unlocked app issues...

Is anyone else having problems with the app on their phone? I can access the forum if i click through from email notifications, but if i try to access by...

Is anyone else having problems with the app on their phone? I can access the for...

Pippayoungart

Graduate•6 years ago

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Stuck on week 7....but that's ok

I made it through to week 7 fairly unscathed a few weeks ago. However, since then I've been struggling with hay fever and a dodgy hip. I've yet to run 25...

I made it through to week 7 fairly unscathed a few weeks ago. However, since the...

maxilib

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wish me luck!!

Well I haven’t run for over a week and I’m about to attempt W5R3 the dreaded 20 mins!! One side of my brain says no chance and the other says just go for...

Well I haven’t run for over a week and I’m about to attempt W5R3 the dreaded 20 ...

WineLover99

•6 years ago

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Back to the couch = more time to spend on here!

I’ve been sulking feeling sorry for myself and haven’t opened the forum app all week so I’ve just spent 2 hrs so far catching up and realise I can’t! There are...

I’ve been sulking feeling sorry for myself and haven’t opened the forum app all ...

MelsieJay

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9 R1 ... done!

Out at stupid o’clock to beat the heat. Lovely run along the river - legs felt good, breathing definitely getting easier. As Laura said “goodbye” ‘Born to...

Out at stupid o’clock to beat the heat. Lovely run along the river - legs felt g...

Jaz20

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

W1R3 - Felt like I was going to die!!

So I have got lazy!!

How do I post on the site

Week 5 ✅

Feeling apprehensive

W1 run 2

Gremlins!

W8R3 complete 😀😀😀

Curse this hot weather...

Are you a new runner nervous about being seen outside?

Approaching Graduation

Type 1 diabetes - blood glucose before running matters soooo much

Week 1

W8R1

Week 7 broke me ...... nearly

W2 r3

I did it I did it I did it!!!!

Newbie!

I did it! Didn't think I would, but I did.

W3R2 - a run in the sun

I graduated this morning!!! 🎉🏃‍♀️🎉🏃‍♀️

W8 R2 Daftpunk: I know I’m a runner because...

Wk 8 final run in the bag🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

Did 4k in week 3

Graduated-again!

Health unlocked app issues...

Stuck on week 7....but that's ok

Wish me luck!!

Back to the couch = more time to spend on here!

W9 R1 ... done!

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