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W7r2 - nearly a bridge too far!

Up early again to beat the heat and boy this was a killer run! I’d lay in bed for 15 mins contemplating whether to do it this morning or later tonight and...

Up early again to beat the heat and boy this was a killer run! I’d lay in bed fo...

Rachelkuuk

•6 years ago

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w9r2 rerun - epic!

much cooler this morning, old shoes, no music (& no vomiting :D ). Enjoyed the birdsong and had a bit of a sprint at the end. This was a GOOD run. Looks like...

much cooler this morning, old shoes, no music (& no vomiting :D ). Enjoyed the b...

jeffbird

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yay I’m a graduate

Well after a gruelling 9 weeks I have finished never in a million years thought I could do it. Now to maintain as the pace I go only get 4K so my aim is to...

Well after a gruelling 9 weeks I have finished never in a million years thought ...

Sammycab

•6 years ago

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Sarah says I’m a runner now.

Get in there! 25 minute run done ✅

LoonyLoo

•6 years ago

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Running app recommendations?

Morning! Which is the best app to run alongside C25K? I see lots of you use them and I’ve had a look at them, but there seems to be quite a choice. I only want...

Morning! Which is the best app to run alongside C25K? I see lots of you use them...

cheekychipmunks

Graduate•6 years ago

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Almost there

Completed W9R1 tonight it was a late one tonight as I'm not coping with running inthe heat at all well but feeling determined to complete this time round....

Completed W9R1 tonight it was a late one tonight as I'm not coping with running...

MissTwiggy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation run

i keep seeing people talk about graduation runs but dont see it on my program? or is it w9 runs? thanks in advance

i keep seeing people talk about graduation runs but dont see it on my program? o...

cheeseheads

•6 years ago

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Summer flu blocking graduation!

Next run is week 9 run 1, but I’ve got flu so have skipped two days - I really want to graduate - should be ok in a day or so - will i need to go back or...

Next run is week 9 run 1, but I’ve got flu so have skipped two days - I really w...

Tricky-Nicky

•6 years ago

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Week8 R1 done but didn’t quite go as expected

Started my penultimate week this evening and it didn’t quite go as expected. It was hot, it was humid, I was hungry and wasn’t really in the mood for a run but...

Started my penultimate week this evening and it didn’t quite go as expected. It ...

TheGoodWillOut

Graduate•6 years ago

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I don’t like Monday’s - W9R2

I wanna shoo-oooo-ooooo-t the whole day down down down, shoot it all down! Yes, Sir Bob, I’m talking to you! Today was a day of irritants - no one committed,...

I wanna shoo-oooo-ooooo-t the whole day down down down, shoot it all down! Yes, ...

LoungeLizaard

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’ve just got back from my GRADUATION run!!

Hello folks- I have finally completed the C25k and cannot tell you how pleased I am with myself! I first attempted it 5- yes 5 years ago and this is the 4th...

Hello folks- I have finally completed the C25k and cannot tell you how pleased I...

Whippitt

Graduate•6 years ago

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Penultimate run in the bag

Didn’t run until 8pm tonight but it was still 27 degrees here, pre-empted oldfloss advice and took it slow and steady. My friend came with me, we went along...

Didn’t run until 8pm tonight but it was still 27 degrees here, pre-empted oldflo...

Crittermad

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1

So chuffed to have completed and feel like I had more to give!!!! After W4, I can honestly say I didn’t think that would be the case....struggled with all 3 of...

So chuffed to have completed and feel like I had more to give!!!! After W4, I ca...

Kris_New

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R2 - heeding advice

Back on the treadmill tonight and I wanted to feedback that I've been taking your advice seriously. I've slowed down my pace to one that I could maintain a...

Back on the treadmill tonight and I wanted to feedback that I've been taking you...

Fatdad71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hello Sunshine...REPOST From 4 YEARS ago

This is a repost in view of the extreme temperatures ... Many of us find that it is tricky to acclimatise and find the heat so draining. I am putting this...

This is a repost in view of the extreme temperatures ... Many of us find that ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•6 years ago

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Runkeeper problems

Started using Runkeeper a few weeks ago, but occasionally have problems where the app turns itself off part way through a run, which is annoying as you lose...

Started using Runkeeper a few weeks ago, but occasionally have problems where th...

Berksrover

Graduate•6 years ago

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The road is long

On week 2. The trick is don't look down at feet. 🤔

Pam64

•6 years ago

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Week 6 in the bag

Absolutely loved that and think I had another 5 mins or so left in me!! Something kicked in after about 16/17 mins and I found my stride and started to find...

Absolutely loved that and think I had another 5 mins or so left in me!! Someth...

CKem

Graduate•6 years ago

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It’s Day 1 for me!!

Completed my very first run/walk this morning - it helped that it was such a beautiful day! I’m looking for some happy, upbeat but not crazy running music. Any...

Completed my very first run/walk this morning - it helped that it was such a bea...

happysmileydays

Graduate•6 years ago

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W11R1 - First 5K

After last run’s struggle to cope with C25K stepping stone pace, I decided I’ll give myself few runs before trying the podcast. After two days of rest I was...

After last run’s struggle to cope with C25K stepping stone pace, I decided I’ll ...

das_vikas

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 complete!

It took 4 runs to complete the 3 this week - had to do R2 twice. I blame the heat, but I think my mind just wasn't in it. Still, the requisite 3x 25-minute...

It took 4 runs to complete the 3 this week - had to do R2 twice. I blame the hea...

Helm108

Graduate•6 years ago

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New!

Hi there! Just finished run two of week one. I am aware it’s important to rest in between runs but what about walking in between?

Hi there! Just finished run two of week one. I am aware it’s important to rest ...

Debochka

•6 years ago

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W7R3 - The Best Run So Far...

So after 2 rest days (oops) I got myself to the gym to complete Week 7, Run 3 and it was my favourite run of the programme, which was much needed as I've found...

So after 2 rest days (oops) I got myself to the gym to complete Week 7, Run 3 an...

Becky1606

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 completed

Seven weeks ago I couldn't have run to the end of my driveway and I'm still a bit amazed that today I ran for a full 28 minutes. I was tired at the end but at...

Seven weeks ago I couldn't have run to the end of my driveway and I'm still a b...

The_Fat_Controller

Graduate•6 years ago

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Never overtaken anyone, what's it like?

Being doing C25K for a while now but have newer passed another runner. Have been overtaken several times and find it a bit humiliating. So, was wondering what...

Being doing C25K for a while now but have newer passed another runner. Have been...

Hexslug

Graduate•6 years ago

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5k or not

Are you all using apps and running watches to find out if you are actually doing 5k or not? I've just run the 20min on week 5 but not sure of the distance.

Are you all using apps and running watches to find out if you are actually doing...

Froggit

•6 years ago

29 Replies

New here

Hi, just signed up here and thought I’d say hello. I’m on week three at the moment and will be doing run 3 tomorrow. I’ve become so hooked on running I’m...

Hi, just signed up here and thought I’d say hello. I’m on week three at the mome...

bellspond

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 - run 3 help!!

Hi folks need some advice. I notice that week 5 run 3 is running continuously for 20 mins. That seems quite a leap from 8 minutes!! Bit worried I won't manage...

Hi folks need some advice. I notice that week 5 run 3 is running continuously fo...

BellaJ

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running clothes! (Girls)

So before I started doing C25K I’d been doing bits of running in the gym beforehand etc etc and I used to wear just normal leggings (the <£3 ones from...

So before I started doing C25K I’d been doing bits of running in the gym beforeh...

Sortyourlife

•6 years ago

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Advice please!!

With a busy weekend had scheduled to do Wk9 R1 today... after 3 rest days.. but woke with awful migraine this morning which has scuppered all best laid plans....

With a busy weekend had scheduled to do Wk9 R1 today... after 3 rest days.. but ...

Mickiayre

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

W7r2 - nearly a bridge too far!

w9r2 rerun - epic!

Yay I’m a graduate

Sarah says I’m a runner now.

Running app recommendations?

Almost there

Graduation run

Summer flu blocking graduation!

Week8 R1 done but didn’t quite go as expected

I don’t like Monday’s - W9R2

I’ve just got back from my GRADUATION run!!

Penultimate run in the bag

W5R1

W7R2 - heeding advice

Hello Sunshine...REPOST From 4 YEARS ago

Runkeeper problems

The road is long

Week 6 in the bag

It’s Day 1 for me!!

W11R1 - First 5K

Week 7 complete!

New!

W7R3 - The Best Run So Far...

Week 8 run 1 completed

Never overtaken anyone, what's it like?

5k or not

New here

Week 5 - run 3 help!!

Running clothes! (Girls)

Advice please!!

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