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Did it, run 1 of wk 8 - can hardly believe I've arrived into wk 8 🙂. Didn't like first 5 - 8 mins, it was tough, I notice others feel the same - nevertheless...

Into wk8

Did it, run 1 of wk 8 - can hardly believe I've arrived into wk 8 🙂. Didn't li...

Gran4z

Graduate•6 years ago

spscollins has put a post up about Global Running day and it has got me thinking, we could join in on here but with a little tweak so it suited us all. We...

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Global Running day 6th. June - C25K global running week 4th - 10th June

spscollins has put a post up about Global Running day and it has got me thinking...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

98 Replies

W5R1

So, yesterday, after a week off (half term madness) after debating whether or not to repeat W4R3, I didn't and went into W5. Happy to say my first 2 runs went...

So, yesterday, after a week off (half term madness) after debating whether or no...

EmmaRae1982

•6 years ago

Here i am sat grinning from ear to ear. Looking like the cat with the cream. Week 6 run 3. My partner lives three and a half miles away from me. It's a nice...

Hope this feeling never goes.

Here i am sat grinning from ear to ear. Looking like the cat with the cream. Wee...

Deborahchick46

Graduate•6 years ago

14 Replies

Silchester re run

Hi Maybe. I posted last night but appears to have got lost in ether. Yes I would like to do the Silchester course again. Are you free Wednesday and Fridays. We...

Hi Maybe. I posted last night but appears to have got lost in ether. Yes I would...

Islabear

•6 years ago

Wow last nights run was hard. I was fine to start then I flagged . Maybe I went off too fast. But I did it. Just. Really tired legs this morning. That was the...

Week9R1

Wow last nights run was hard. I was fine to start then I flagged . Maybe I went ...

Islabear

•6 years ago

This running thing...well it's good isn't it! I have to be the most sedentary person I know, I work nights in a sit down job, and I haven't done anything...

I'm an absolute blob, but...

This running thing...well it's good isn't it! I have to be the most sedentary p...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Change is as good as a rest

Did w6r2 this morning in an urban environment, I normally shuffle in a rural setting closer to home. I have to say I really enjoyed it and the two 10 minute...

Did w6r2 this morning in an urban environment, I normally shuffle in a rural set...

Oldneddy

•6 years ago

It’s been in my bag already, I’ll take it back to London 🏝🏝🏝I’m nearly there guys 🎉🎉🎉🎉☀️☀️☀️🌈🌈🌈🌈🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

W8 R2 This morning from Bournemouth woohoo 🎉

It’s been in my bag already, I’ll take it back to London 🏝🏝🏝I’m nearly there ...

Tina_oom

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Small wins

2.5kg lighter, jeans on for the first time in a week and they feel slightly baggy, belt done up one extra notch. THIS is when it feels good!

2.5kg lighter, jeans on for the first time in a week and they feel slightly bagg...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

29 Replies

What have I done???

So...I have just signed up for my first ever 5k in July - in theory it should be a week after I graduate (fingers crossed!). I am actually quite looking...

So...I have just signed up for my first ever 5k in July - in theory it should be...

Dizzysmum17

Graduate•6 years ago

If you can’t stop your dog chasing people maybe, just maybe, you should keep it on a lead?! Rant over W2 R1 Enjoying being out and jogging again after all the...

Love dogs - hate irresponsible dog owners... Apologies for short uncharacteristic rant.

If you can’t stop your dog chasing people maybe, just maybe, you should keep it ...

MatildasPb

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Weeks mean prizes...and gait analysis

I have a load of things I want to rush out and buy... But I am also skint. (I'm a student on maternity leave 😂 so really really skint!) So week 1 prize was...

I have a load of things I want to rush out and buy... But I am also skint. (I'm ...

RhianCos

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Treadmill or road running

Morning does anyone mix up there running by running outdoors and using the treadmill? I find the treadmill easier on the joints. 😃

Morning does anyone mix up there running by running outdoors and using the tread...

Mcnally68

•6 years ago

So it’s that time of month (sorry) and I’ve woken feeling more tired than when I went to bed. I’m doing W3R1 tonight and can’t put it off cause I’m going to...

Monthly tiredness

So it’s that time of month (sorry) and I’ve woken feeling more tired than when I...

Kamia

Graduate•6 years ago

Thank you Oldfloss for sitting it out in my head today ~ yes I set you as my mantra when things got tough "Slow 'n steady" ~ did the trick, kept me going to...

Slow 'n' steady mantra

Thank you Oldfloss for sitting it out in my head today ~ yes I set you as my man...

Flaraflarkin

Graduate•6 years ago

I write a long and lyrical post on Saturday after my first w9 run but it disappeared into the ether. After all my w7 misery, w8 was quite straightforward...

W9r2

I write a long and lyrical post on Saturday after my first w9 run but it disapp...

Abicon

Graduate•6 years ago

Changed route, more hilly, but it’s done. Hung on in there for a whole 5k. Roll on Thursday.

Wk 9 run 1

Changed route, more hilly, but it’s done. Hung on in there for a whole 5k. Roll...

Upagumtree

Graduate•6 years ago

I'd like to thank every one who replied to my W5r2. I worked myself up for this run for 20 minutes. I took your advice go slow as you can. Amazing I did it and...

W5r3

I'd like to thank every one who replied to my W5r2. I worked myself up for this ...

Suzi73

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post grad 5k✅😀

So out I go at 6 this morning planning a 20 min run as I have a busy day ahead. After 15 mins I was actually feeling quite good so thought I would keep going...

So out I go at 6 this morning planning a 20 min run as I have a busy day ahead. ...

Keepcalm-keepsmiling

Graduate•6 years ago

28 Replies

Anyone else struggling with the pollen

Does anyone else struggle with the excess pollen and foliage this time of year. All my usual running paths are becoming over grown and I’m starting to feel...

Does anyone else struggle with the excess pollen and foliage this time of year. ...

staceycorinne

•6 years ago

10 Replies

W4R1 today

Wish me luck! Loving the C25K. I’m competitive so feel the need to complete it!

Wish me luck! Loving the C25K. I’m competitive so feel the need to complete it! ...

Elles78

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

Starting Week 4 tomorrow. Any tips?!

Looking at week 4 there’s a lot more running and not much recovery time which is making us nervous. Any tips would be appreciated!! Have slowed right down...

Looking at week 4 there’s a lot more running and not much recovery time which is...

CKem

Graduate•6 years ago

Broke my ankle in February this year. Cast removed 6th April. Steady progress up to now. Walked 12 miles so decided to do C25k. First run this morning, ankle...

Broken ankle W1r1

Broke my ankle in February this year. Cast removed 6th April. Steady progress up...

OldOkers

•6 years ago

Good morning all just finished run 3 week 5 was worried but really enjoyed the run have a great day 😊

Week 5 run 3 😊

Good morning all just finished run 3 week 5 was worried but really enjoyed...

Karen376

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R3😀

Another week completed 😀, still have jelly belly, when does the weight drop off?

Another week completed 😀, still have jelly belly, when does the weight drop off...

Jellybellymustgo

Graduate•6 years ago

Done W5R2, managed it better than I thought I would, definitely mind over matter, just need to keep telling myself than when I attempt W5R3 in a couple of days...

W5R2

Done W5R2, managed it better than I thought I would, definitely mind over matter...

carmour1983

Graduate•6 years ago

Hello fellow runners! I’ve never had experience working with a treadmill, however I see quite a few posts asking about them on this forum. I came across this...

Treadmills vs. Over land Podcast

Hello fellow runners! I’ve never had experience working with a treadmill, howeve...

ToughBean

•6 years ago