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Returning to the program - about to start the dreaded week

Hi all, So a few years ago I started th C25K program and made it as far as wekk 4, before injury took hold and I gave up. I'm now back, and this morning...

Hi all, So a few years ago I started th C25K program and made it as far as wekk...

theriddler

•6 years ago

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W1R2

I can't believe I've gone out in the drizzling rain and completed run 2!! I used to scoff at others and yet there I was 😂

I can't believe I've gone out in the drizzling rain and completed run 2!! I used...

wagshaz

•6 years ago

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Magic cocktail : Stepping Stones + PIIT 28 = PB?

I've been lurking an awful lot since I graduated 4 weeks ago as I injured my back and was pretty much on the IC only managing 1 or 2 runs a week and very...

I've been lurking an awful lot since I graduated 4 weeks ago as I injured my bac...

frenchvisitor

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk6r3 done!.... just

Start. Yaaaay wooo hooo! Middle. Oh, urgh! End . Wheeze.....someone shoot me in the head!!!. Strangely enough the first 10 mins wasn’t as hard as the two...

Start. Yaaaay wooo hooo! Middle. Oh, urgh! End . Wheeze.....someone shoot me in...

Forestgrump

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R3 in the bag, but still finding my feet.

The last 2 runs in week 8 were absolutely the best I've had. So just 1 more to go and then was on to week 9. This morning's w8r3 was not quite up there with...

The last 2 runs in week 8 were absolutely the best I've had. So just 1 more to g...

Alanist

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 almost finished!

Just wanted to say a quick hello to everyone on here! Haven’t done much excercise in around a year or so, i was expecting the worst, but tbh I’ve found it...

Just wanted to say a quick hello to everyone on here! Haven’t done much excercis...

Markymark2018

•6 years ago

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W5 R2 👊🏽

I did it. 2 x 8 minute runs. I listened to some comedy whilst doing it, which took my mind off it. As always, I can't believe I did it! Terrified about the...

I did it. 2 x 8 minute runs. I listened to some comedy whilst doing it, which to...

LoonyLoo

•6 years ago

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Mystery of W3R1 over! Mindset back in check!

Wow, well the talkative mind got a proper kick up the butt this morning. I was stiff, I was tired (probably still am too! 🤣) and somehow I’d told myself this...

Wow, well the talkative mind got a proper kick up the butt this morning. I was s...

Fabulous450

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R3 Snails rule 🐌

Week 8 completed, a bit later this morning as I had a terrible night's sleep. I see what you lot mean about the temperature making a difference. Was overtaken...

Week 8 completed, a bit later this morning as I had a terrible night's sleep. I ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week9 run1...great feeling !

Wow!! That was very hot but what a feeling to think that I have ran nonstop for 30mins, covered 4.6km (inc my warm up and down) not very fast 9.12ave km but...

Wow!! That was very hot but what a feeling to think that I have ran nonstop for ...

Dawnie16

Graduate•6 years ago

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Sunny day ☀️

I love the summer and the sunnier the better for me. However, I’ve come to realise that I prefer running in the cooler months. Went out for a 6k run this...

I love the summer and the sunnier the better for me. However, I’ve come to reali...

TJMazz

Graduate•6 years ago

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Razzy B. Goode (again)

I usually post in the Bridge to 10k forum. Recently I've noticed a few posts about C25K new graduates finding some runs tough especially when the time seems to...

I usually post in the Bridge to 10k forum. Recently I've noticed a few posts abo...

Razouski

•6 years ago

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5K Done 😊😊😊😊

Along side the C25K app, I have been doing the C25K grouprun in my local park, 3 times a week, at the end of the 9 weeks, they have an organised 5K...

Along side the C25K app, I have been doing the C25K grouprun in my local park, 3...

Janey1xx

Graduate•6 years ago

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Introduction

Good Morning. Just turned 50 and won’t let myself go downhill from here daughter has entered me into 10k charity run in 2 months and I’m dam sure not going...

Good Morning. Just turned 50 and won’t let myself go downhill from here daughte...

Scots_lad1968

•6 years ago

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W4R1 and I feel a bit sick!

It’s that time of the week again, a lovely Sunday morning when I get to actually go outside to run instead of hitting the gym near work. I have to say, even at...

It’s that time of the week again, a lovely Sunday morning when I get to actually...

Runeshadow92

•6 years ago

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Banana power 💪🏼

Wow! Week 8 run 2 done and boy did I enjoy that!! - can’t believe I’m actually saying that 😬 A couple of tweaks today seem to have helped. Firstly I ate half...

Wow! Week 8 run 2 done and boy did I enjoy that!! - can’t believe I’m actually s...

Debsy2008

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5r3 Did it did it did it!

20 mins!!!!! Who would have thought it - not me! Four weeks ago I struggled to get to 1 minute. Never thought I could have managed 20! Every increase has...

20 mins!!!!! Who would have thought it - not me! Four weeks ago I struggled to g...

DoingthebestIcan

Graduate•6 years ago

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Getting there

Seems like my pilates and strength and conditioning exercises, not to forget my new fancy shoes and insoles are all starting to have an effect. Got up early...

Seems like my pilates and strength and conditioning exercises, not to forget my ...

Duracellqueen

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2 done

Didn't fancy that, though not sure why. Yesterday, rest day, I was bouncing and I could wait to go. I swear Laura put in extra run in there, but I did it. I...

Didn't fancy that, though not sure why. Yesterday, rest day, I was bouncing and ...

Trixster1971

•6 years ago

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Wk5 R1

Done! It’s hot outside even this early!

Patjoub

•6 years ago

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On the run! W3R1

Hi folkes, I don’t normally post before a run, but I’m a bit tired and a bit stiff so a bit nervous about my run today. So, I think the face is 😬 at the...

Hi folkes, I don’t normally post before a run, but I’m a bit tired and a bit sti...

Fabulous450

Graduate•6 years ago

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Waiting

I have to wait until tomorrow for Week 5 and it’s Sunday with very little plans. Thinking about going to the gym for some light weight training and a bit of...

I have to wait until tomorrow for Week 5 and it’s Sunday with very little plans....

Tjar

•6 years ago

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Feeling good 😀

W4r1 thought it was going to be a struggle but actually enjoyed it and recovered really quick and no aches this morning 😀 looking fwd to the next week and...

W4r1 thought it was going to be a struggle but actually enjoyed it and recovered...

Chrismkii

Graduate•6 years ago

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My first 5k!

I’m so so pleased I managed to run all of Parkrun yesterday with no walking breaks! I did it in just over 35mins. I thought I was a little way off as I...

I’m so so pleased I managed to run all of Parkrun yesterday with no walking brea...

katemcalex

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25k+ Speed Podcast

To change things up I tried this Speed podcast today. (Lovely to be back with Laura). As far as the session goes it was good. This podcast is slow running and...

To change things up I tried this Speed podcast today. (Lovely to be back with La...

Ripcurlrana71

•6 years ago

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Sore balls of feet!

Hi I’m on week 7 and have noticed that the balls of my feet are quite sore/stingy when running. I tend to run on my toes as my natural running style and have...

Hi I’m on week 7 and have noticed that the balls of my feet are quite sore/sting...

Avdb

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5r3 smashed

Although I didn't want to admit it this run was playing on my mind. 20 full mins of running OMG. Woke up to at 6am to Sun, oh no hot already! Was out by 6.20....

Although I didn't want to admit it this run was playing on my mind. 20 full mins...

Paula2155

Graduate•6 years ago

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Barriers most people have to overcome before they start running...

Anxiety! one barrier for me though is feeling like I'm being judged by everyone/watched I'd rather run when nobody's watching because I'm quite a big person...

Anxiety! one barrier for me though is feeling like I'm being judged by everyone...

Cwatts

•6 years ago

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I've done it!!!

Completed W9R3 just now, I'm a graduate!!! Not 5K but hey who cares, at 69 I'm just proud of myself to be able to run for 30 non stop! It's a beautiful...

Completed W9R3 just now, I'm a graduate!!! Not 5K but hey who cares, at 69 I'm ...

MegRun

Graduate•6 years ago

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How would a three toed sloth celebrate?🤩

Just done WK 5 R3...by going slower than slow..and using some mind games ...I am on a treadmill and knowing I was scared of the 20 minutes I set the timer to 5...

Just done WK 5 R3...by going slower than slow..and using some mind games ...I am...

Sofabunny

•6 years ago

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All posts for June 2018

Returning to the program - about to start the dreaded week

W1R2

Magic cocktail : Stepping Stones + PIIT 28 = PB?

Wk6r3 done!.... just

W8R3 in the bag, but still finding my feet.

Week 1 almost finished!

W5 R2 👊🏽

Mystery of W3R1 over! Mindset back in check!

W8R3 Snails rule 🐌

Week9 run1...great feeling !

Sunny day ☀️

Razzy B. Goode (again)

5K Done 😊😊😊😊

Introduction

W4R1 and I feel a bit sick!

Banana power 💪🏼

W5r3 Did it did it did it!

Getting there

W2 done

Wk5 R1

On the run! W3R1

Waiting

Feeling good 😀

My first 5k!

C25k+ Speed Podcast

Sore balls of feet!

W5r3 smashed

Barriers most people have to overcome before they start running...

I've done it!!!

How would a three toed sloth celebrate?🤩

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