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Uneventful W7R2

After getting all hot and bothered by the nice-looking-bloke I bumped into during my last run, today was a a bit like an anti-climax.......😅😅😅 I ran for 25...

After getting all hot and bothered by the nice-looking-bloke I bumped into durin...

Hotheels

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hoping to do W9R2 in the morning

Does anyone else get neck pain from running. I always seem to manage to walk long enough to warm down my legs do they don’t get too sore but by neck is...

Does anyone else get neck pain from running. I always seem to manage to walk lon...

HappyNoodle

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk8r2 done but need recommendations

So I had to have an extra rest day as my knees and right calf were killing me. So I decided to brave it and go and get a fair analysis and they said I over...

So I had to have an extra rest day as my knees and right calf were killing me. S...

pegasus2512

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back on it!

After feeling unwell and low of energy, I had to take a week or so off running but completed week 3 yesterday and ready to embrace week 4

After feeling unwell and low of energy, I had to take a week or so off running b...

KateBounce

•6 years ago

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Week 9 started. 5k complete!

Week 9. Day 1 completed. Not graduated yet. But does this make me a proper runner? Every run has been difficult but I've kept pushing and got through each....

Week 9. Day 1 completed. Not graduated yet. But does this make me a proper runne...

pacm0n1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4, Day 3....

So we complete Week 4, Day 3! One on the treadmill, one on the hourlong walk home from work, IN THE RAIN (walked to see if the rain went off, then figured,...

So we complete Week 4, Day 3! One on the treadmill, one on the hourlong walk hom...

GazzaT1978

•6 years ago

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week 4 run 1......one down two to go!!!!

So I got it done today. It went smooth enough that I can call it legit. Finally. Headed to Los Angeles this evening. Then up to Santa Barbara. I hope to run on...

So I got it done today. It went smooth enough that I can call it legit. Finally....

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 3 done

Really hot out there but kept telling myself to pace it so I could maintain a conversation if I was with someone. Felt I was getting into my stride on the...

Really hot out there but kept telling myself to pace it so I could maintain a co...

Emcdee

•6 years ago

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Week 5 run3 ✅

Done, I got very sweaty in the process as on the treadmill today. Nice 🤣 👍🏻

Catbee

Graduate•6 years ago

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week one done

yehaaa got week one done now for week two

alex10756

•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

I just completed Week 6 run 3...I can't believe Michael Johnson officially called me a Runner 🤩! I was dreading the 25 mins non stop but stuck to a good pace...

I just completed Week 6 run 3...I can't believe Michael Johnson officially calle...

Keiko1982

Graduate•6 years ago

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This guys a runner 😌

Never been a runner... I could never do this... I JUST DONE IT 🙌🙌 So happy with myself for completing this journey!! Wot a great help this community has...

Never been a runner... I could never do this... I JUST DONE IT 🙌🙌 So happy ...

K44ldo

Graduate•6 years ago

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PG's, when do I get better at this??

Since graduating approx 6 weeks ago, I haven't made much progress. Considering during c25k, I progressed week on week for 9 weeks, I seem to have stalled. My...

Since graduating approx 6 weeks ago, I haven't made much progress. Considering ...

Gilliano666

Graduate•6 years ago

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Getting better🏃‍♀️

Hi Guys and Gals, I’ve just finished my 2W and I’m feeling great, my breathing a little better but not great but it’s not affecting my run, so I know it will...

Hi Guys and Gals, I’ve just finished my 2W and I’m feeling great, my breathing a...

Shadil50

•6 years ago

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W1R1 complete but pain

My legs hurt whilst running. It’s so annoying as I’m not out of breath and feel I could manage fine if it weren’t for the pain in both knees and sometimes left...

My legs hurt whilst running. It’s so annoying as I’m not out of breath and feel ...

Juliax1

•6 years ago

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Melting!

Week 6 run 2 and I think I melted! The sun definitely makes these runs harder! Hoping for a cloudy day and a sprinkling of rain on Monday for run 3!

Week 6 run 2 and I think I melted! The sun definitely makes these runs harder! H...

Oonagh071

•6 years ago

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Day 1

Hi all. Does everyone manage their first run straight away. I ran/ walked 4x but could not complete the full programme for today.

Hi all. Does everyone manage their first run straight away. I ran/ walked 4x but...

Pinkvicki

•6 years ago

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W8R1

This was 3rd try and at last i did it . Feeling pleased. Finding the longer runs hard but really good too .

This was 3rd try and at last i did it . Feeling pleased. Finding the longer runs...

51firstrun

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’m off & running!

W1 Run1 under my belt! It was hot work in this sunny August weather but it feels to have got off the starting blocks.

W1 Run1 under my belt! It was hot work in this sunny August weather but it feels...

Puddleduck123

•6 years ago

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Post sickness run

So, today I am laid up not even able to keep water down. What am I thinking about? a) how soon can I run again (tomorrow?) and b) how do I restore some fitness...

So, today I am laid up not even able to keep water down. What am I thinking abou...

Dralimc

Graduate•6 years ago

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5K?

Hello I have done four 30 minute runs and have two more to do before I graduate (I kept going in week eight and did 30 instead of 28) but there is no way I can...

Hello I have done four 30 minute runs and have two more to do before I graduate ...

Bandahicup

Graduate•6 years ago

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I've done it!

W9 run 3 done this morning! Thanks for advice of listening to stories (from Amazon for a free trial) and not worrying about 5k but to keep the 30 min run. 5k...

W9 run 3 done this morning! Thanks for advice of listening to stories (from Amaz...

Fl0w3r

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post-grad run 9 - rural England tougher than Alps

Popped out for a run this morning, having got back to the U.K. last night. The quiet lanes of rural Shropshire ought to be a lot easier than the Alps, right?...

Popped out for a run this morning, having got back to the U.K. last night. The q...

telford_mike

Graduate•6 years ago

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Are people keeping to 3 runs per 7 days?

Hi peeps...thrid time of doing this c25k program..... operations have stopped me and then gone back to c25k. This time my cardio is still decent after last...

Hi peeps...thrid time of doing this c25k program..... operations have stopped me...

Mcwhee

•6 years ago

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Week 5, Run 1. Back at it

Back again. After doing a 10k last October around Finsbury Park (HILLS!) I stopped for one reason and another. I put off starting again for an age, even though...

Back again. After doing a 10k last October around Finsbury Park (HILLS!) I stopp...

TryingWithGusto

•6 years ago

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That was better though still very tough

1st run for almost two weeks.. last attempt was first run Outsode for W7 r2 and did not go so well.. Well next day somehow got a bad head cold in the hot spell...

1st run for almost two weeks.. last attempt was first run Outsode for W7 r2 and ...

JJB001

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hi .. Few weeks off since W9R3 graduation

Hi I’ve had a few weeks break from running due to holidays/ hot weather . Have been repeating W9 of the app to consolidate and improve my speed . However,...

Hi I’ve had a few weeks break from running due to holidays/ hot weather . Have b...

Gordo49

•6 years ago

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W9R3...... I did it yay ☺️

Yes yes yes!! W9R3 in the bag this morning ☺️ A couple of weeks ago I was undecided about taking my running kit with me on holiday - so glad I did. Ran my 9's...

Yes yes yes!! W9R3 in the bag this morning ☺️ A couple of weeks ago I was undeci...

lexiemcd

Graduate•6 years ago

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Sore legs

Week 4 done but my calves are really sore, been given a few tips from a friend who is a physio so hopefully it’ll be easier next week, not feeling tired or too...

Week 4 done but my calves are really sore, been given a few tips from a friend w...

JT22

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run

Morning All....did my first run of week one yesterday and it want as tough as I expected, next run tmr morning Have a great day peeps

Morning All....did my first run of week one yesterday and it want as tough as I ...

Sober

•6 years ago

10 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

Uneventful W7R2

Hoping to do W9R2 in the morning

Wk8r2 done but need recommendations

Back on it!

Week 9 started. 5k complete!

Week 4, Day 3....

week 4 run 1......one down two to go!!!!

Week 3 done

Week 5 run3 ✅

week one done

Week 6 Run 3

This guys a runner 😌

PG's, when do I get better at this??

Getting better🏃‍♀️

W1R1 complete but pain

Melting!

Day 1

W8R1

I’m off & running!

Post sickness run

5K?

I've done it!

Post-grad run 9 - rural England tougher than Alps

Are people keeping to 3 runs per 7 days?

Week 5, Run 1. Back at it

That was better though still very tough

Hi .. Few weeks off since W9R3 graduation

W9R3...... I did it yay ☺️

Sore legs

First run

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