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I must be mad!!

Away in Corfu , still running and just finished wk6 run 3 .Had alarm set for 6 .I'm on holiday and I'm running lol .I couldn't even run upstairs before!

Away in Corfu , still running and just finished wk6 run 3 .Had alarm set for 6 ....

Julesp73

•6 years ago

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Fitness app recommendations

I’ve been doing the nhs strength and flexibility podcast on my non c25k days but now I’ve completed week 5 and the podcast ends there. I’m looking for...

I’ve been doing the nhs strength and flexibility podcast on my non c25k days but...

FatBob793

•6 years ago

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Race for life 5K tomorrow

This is the reason why I started C25K. At the beginning of my journey my dear friend Anne challenged me to either bake cakes or run 5K to raise money for...

This is the reason why I started C25K. At the beginning of my journey my dear ...

Jullaly

Graduate•6 years ago

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5k

I graduated some weeks ago. But now have done my first 5k. I just want to say it's not about distance, it's about the fantastic feeling when you get out there...

I graduated some weeks ago. But now have done my first 5k. I just want to say it...

Intheshed

Graduate•6 years ago

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Gw3 r1 got round 30 mins...

Finally finished work and hoping to get back into a routine, still finding it hard but got round my first 30 mins for 3 weeks. Determined to get a grip...

Finally finished work and hoping to get back into a routine, still finding it ha...

Lydia-jg

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation run done

Since the dreaded cross country at school I’ve always known I can’t run. Not sure why but this year I decided to do C25K as a new challenge. I’ve really...

Since the dreaded cross country at school I’ve always known I can’t run. Not sur...

Catster

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R2 - Sore knees - soft tissue, not joints

Hi, I have found that the soft tissue around my knees has been hurting this week. Not a sharp pain more of an ache. I am quite over weight at 14 stone. Does...

Hi, I have found that the soft tissue around my knees has been hurting this week...

Schmeeley71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 run 3 - hit 5k (inc walking) without realising!

Well that was a huge surprise! I have had a crazy week at work and was meant to go for my run this morning at my usual time of 7ish but I just couldn’t drag...

Well that was a huge surprise! I have had a crazy week at work and was meant to ...

southlundon

Graduate•6 years ago

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Boot camp - sounded like a good idea 😂

So, my next run is W7R3. I'm feeling fitter, more energetic and stronger. Cto5K has given me the motivation to work on building some muscle, so been doing arm...

So, my next run is W7R3. I'm feeling fitter, more energetic and stronger. Cto5K ...

TrixabelleB

Graduate•6 years ago

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Go for it!

I'm 55 years old & haven't excersised for years, up until a year ago I had very active jobs, now I work night shift, where I'm sitting for 10 hours. I decided...

I'm 55 years old & haven't excersised for years, up until a year ago I had very ...

Peekyknees

•6 years ago

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Graduation day. Done and dusty!

This photo shows my personal finishing line - a glorious tunnel of trees, brambles and nettles that the local authority kindly trimmed back for me in the last...

This photo shows my personal finishing line - a glorious tunnel of trees, brambl...

Sybilw

Graduate•6 years ago

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Weight gain

Hi I have started to run. Week 1 of c25k. I am a slimming World member and had lost 11lb and have been feeling really good. Weighed in today and gained a...

Hi I have started to run. Week 1 of c25k. I am a slimming World member and had l...

Juneplatoon12

•6 years ago

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First run in new shoes

So excited to do this so couldn’t wait until 8:30pm when I usually (that sounds good!) run because of the recent heat. It was 25c and I now know it’s too hot...

So excited to do this so couldn’t wait until 8:30pm when I usually (that sounds ...

Jelon

Graduate•6 years ago

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CRAAAAAAAAMP - OOOUCH!

Oh blinkin' heck guys, I have just suffered the worst cramp in my shin . . . . . . EVER! Completed 5k this morning (00:30:25), which I was very happy with...

Oh blinkin' heck guys, I have just suffered the worst cramp in my shin . . . . ....

Julian1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4r2 - Procrastination ...

I have been procrastinating - a lovely word - with follow up runs - and this one was no different. Did r1 on Wednesday and set reminder for Friday, but nope,...

I have been procrastinating - a lovely word - with follow up runs - and this one...

YogaRules

•6 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

Ouch!!!! This one was a real killer tonight. I changed my route for week 7 last week as Laura suggested which i have to admit, a change of scenery really...

Ouch!!!! This one was a real killer tonight. I changed my route for week 7 last ...

Meg82

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newbie

Hi there everyone, I’ve downloaded the app and I’m going to give it a go, never been a runner before, any guidance or tips will be great

Hi there everyone, I’ve downloaded the app and I’m going to give it a go, never ...

Skala00

•6 years ago

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Great Community

When I set out on C25K I initially looked to join a local C25K group advertised on town FB group. I registered my interest but never got a response from...

When I set out on C25K I initially looked to join a local C25K group advertised ...

JohnTR

Graduate•6 years ago

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What other exercises do you do?

So .... here I am approaching Wk 9 and for the last 8 weeks or so I've done nothing but try and fit my 3x /Wk runs in. No other type of exercise. Having...

So .... here I am approaching Wk 9 and for the last 8 weeks or so I've done noth...

Designbod

Graduate•6 years ago

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2nd Parkrun in the bag! 😀

Completed my 2nd parkrun today ran the full distance unlike my first attempt, it was hot so was a hard slog but so happy with my time of just over 35mins. For...

Completed my 2nd parkrun today ran the full distance unlike my first attempt, it...

NuShooz

Graduate•6 years ago

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Did you graduate in June'18?

Come on over to our place! A Facebook group where we are trying to organise a 'virtual group Park Run' for all the buddies that helped us through to our...

Come on over to our place! A Facebook group where we are trying to organise a 'v...

Marvo69

Graduate•6 years ago

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Once in a lifetime challenge!

I have always HATED running. just could not do it. Also smoked. I am nearly 50, quit smoking, gone on a diet, joined a gym and am determined to get healthier....

I have always HATED running. just could not do it. Also smoked. I am nearly 50, ...

Mayanow

•6 years ago

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Fast enough?

I’m on week 8 run 1 next week. I managed the 25 minute runs of week 7 (just) but still only running 2.4 mile. Should I try and speed up , or will I end up...

I’m on week 8 run 1 next week. I managed the 25 minute runs of week 7 (just) bu...

Jogger69

•6 years ago

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Week 4

I have one run left of week 4 I’ve done 1 today do you think it will be ok to the last one tomorrow

I have one run left of week 4 I’ve done 1 today do you think it will be ok to th...

mandy167

•6 years ago

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Out of the mouths of babes ......

So there’s no denying my lack of speed now . At parkrun this morning I was running on the flashing light of empty in my runometer I passed a 3year old standing...

So there’s no denying my lack of speed now . At parkrun this morning I was runni...

LookNannyruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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Never too late

Well I hope it’s never too late! I’m 60 and have just done Day 1 of Week 1🤪🤪🤪

Well I hope it’s never too late! I’m 60 and have just done Day 1 of Week 1🤪🤪🤪...

Vonny60

•6 years ago

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Joining big school

As term comes to an end in primary schools across the land (cue cheers from the many teachers here), lots of our young people have that feeling where they are...

As term comes to an end in primary schools across the land (cue cheers from the ...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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Break? Anyone?

Many folks complain about pain, niggles and discomfort in hips, knees and ankles. And that’s the ones with gait analysis and proper shoes, imagine the ones...

Many folks complain about pain, niggles and discomfort in hips, knees and ankles...

mrrun

Graduate•6 years ago

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Inflatable fun

Had a great time completing this 5k run. climbing the inflatables uses more energy than the runs in between. At the end you have a choice of a leap of faith or...

Had a great time completing this 5k run. climbing the inflatables uses more ener...

Kamia

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running in the sun

I completed wk6 run 2 2 weeks ago in the gym as it felt too hot (18 degrees) to run outside. Two days later I set out on the next run in 14 degrees and felt...

I completed wk6 run 2 2 weeks ago in the gym as it felt too hot (18 degrees) to ...

LizLittle

•6 years ago

4 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

I must be mad!!

Fitness app recommendations

Race for life 5K tomorrow

5k

Gw3 r1 got round 30 mins...

Graduation run done

W3R2 - Sore knees - soft tissue, not joints

Week 8 run 3 - hit 5k (inc walking) without realising!

Boot camp - sounded like a good idea 😂

Go for it!

Graduation day. Done and dusty!

Weight gain

First run in new shoes

CRAAAAAAAAMP - OOOUCH!

W4r2 - Procrastination ...

Week 8 run 1

Newbie

Great Community

What other exercises do you do?

2nd Parkrun in the bag! 😀

Did you graduate in June'18?

Once in a lifetime challenge!

Fast enough?

Week 4

Out of the mouths of babes ......

Never too late

Joining big school

Break? Anyone?

Inflatable fun

Running in the sun

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