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W5, R2 nailed... feeling chuffed!

Today we nailed both 8 minute runs and covered 3.2 miles in the process (we always finish a decent distance from home so have a fair walk back) and I'm...

Today we nailed both 8 minute runs and covered 3.2 miles in the process (we alwa...

LolaMac81

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R1 - Didn’t Collapse and die. YAY!

There was a time (a long time ago now) when I was pretty quick over 100 meters, but I have NEVER (ever) been able to run any kind of distance, and in the last...

There was a time (a long time ago now) when I was pretty quick over 100 meters, ...

Readrunner

•6 years ago

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2nd run of week 8.

I went out in the wind today. Quite challenging but managed to do it. Knee feels ok too. Getting there now!!! I feel less stressed when I’m running.

I went out in the wind today. Quite challenging but managed to do it. Knee feels...

Elbe

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R2 Missed 😳

Storm Ali got in the way, hope storm all blown out by tomorrow morning. So do NOT want to fall off the wagon 💪🏻💪🏻

Storm Ali got in the way, hope storm all blown out by tomorrow morning. So do NO...

Unfit53

Graduate•6 years ago

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Betrayal of the Bra

Two Virtual Runs down and one to do, I set out once again, Zombies Run keeping me entertained in-between my music. A normal run. Except...I got halfway up a...

Two Virtual Runs down and one to do, I set out once again, Zombies Run keeping m...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1 Run 1 retake

Smashed it! Only thing was got a stitch but I finished the run :) so buzzing at the moment. I cannot wait until Friday!

Smashed it! Only thing was got a stitch but I finished the run :) so buzzing at ...

jessm_01

•6 years ago

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Wk5 Run3 in the bag!

I just ran for 20 minutes without stopping! Three weeks ago I was worried about doing 5 minutes! I love this app and I love running!!!

I just ran for 20 minutes without stopping! Three weeks ago I was worried about ...

embobs

Graduate•6 years ago

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Beware of scam

Such a shame but I seem to have received a scam message from “suesue1256” I’ve reported it but just be careful guys

Such a shame but I seem to have received a scam message from “suesue1256” I’ve r...

NeverARunner

•6 years ago

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Week Eight Complete and some

I did it, 28 minutes, except I carried on and almost did a full 30 minutes. I’ve been worried about adding the extra time as I’ve been feeling sick and unsure...

I did it, 28 minutes, except I carried on and almost did a full 30 minutes. I’ve...

Ariadne1925

•6 years ago

1 Reply

When do you Graduate ?

Is graduation when you finally manage to run 5k or when you have completed the 30 min run at the end of the 8 week programme? My app has me confused

Is graduation when you finally manage to run 5k or when you have completed the 3...

Grandadmike

Graduate•6 years ago

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Is my body in shock...? 😲

Today i went out determined to do 5k. I am getting psyched for THE run on sunday! I have had such AMAZING feedback on my worries, support for my 'dare' and...

Today i went out determined to do 5k. I am getting psyched for THE run on sunday...

Mayanow

•6 years ago

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W6R2 - Barely managed it

I think life’s getting the better of me right now. I’ve got no energy, no motivation, no concentration and apparently no stamina. I’ve got various stresses...

I think life’s getting the better of me right now. I’ve got no energy, no motiva...

Preserved_Moose

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Windy W7 R2 complete

Should have run this on Monday but was feeling low on energy and under the weather. Really enjoyed a steady 25 min run with an average pace of 7min 57 which is...

Should have run this on Monday but was feeling low on energy and under the weath...

Grandadmike

Graduate•6 years ago

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Tight calves. Wk6r1

Soooo the breathing while running bit seems to be the easy bit. My calves are ok before and after but seem tighter while running any one else ? Ps might...

Soooo the breathing while running bit seems to be the easy bit. My calves are ...

Moirrey76

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Week 4 ✅

And about time too! I started university this week so I haven’t got out since Saturday (uni commitments... aka hangovers 🤦🏻‍♀️). It felt great to get out...

And about time too! I started university this week so I haven’t got out since Sa...

naaatsh92

•6 years ago

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Registered for another event for motivation!

I recently restarted back at to c25k... all the way back at week 1 and have had a hard time sticking with it...some vacation time away with two kids who woke...

I recently restarted back at to c25k... all the way back at week 1 and have had ...

Amandana

•6 years ago

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First post graduation run done and........

Strava doesn’t capture my distance 😡😡 really really annoyed with it. Did 32 mins though which was a good effort just wish I’d have other stats to assist

Strava doesn’t capture my distance 😡😡 really really annoyed with it. Did 32 mi...

Schofield

Graduate•6 years ago

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Still embarrassingly hard

That’s week 2 completed and some more to think about. I’m surprised that such a short period of exercise is so hard and tiring. I can walk for miles and I...

That’s week 2 completed and some more to think about. I’m surprised that such a ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

9 Replies

So there Ethel

It’s blowing a gale, just the right direction to hit me in the face on the uphill section of my run, and so loudly that I can’t hear Sanjeev. I didn’t sleep...

It’s blowing a gale, just the right direction to hit me in the face on the uphil...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

W3R2 - very pleasurable run

It was surprisingly easy and pleasurable run with my dog. Nice rhythm, very steady, calm breathing, quick stress release. Even rather strong wind and some rain...

It was surprisingly easy and pleasurable run with my dog. Nice rhythm, very stea...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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Loud leggings alert!!! 🚨

Wow now these are what I like to call “zanny” my teenage son says I look ridiculous...but am I bothered?....uh uh...will I wear them next run?...oh...

Wow now these are what I like to call “zanny” my teenage son says I look ridicu...

Polly2810

Graduate•6 years ago

19 Replies

Special request

This is entirely AlMorr’s fault: a mantra for all you graduates out there: Congratulations and celebrations When I tell everyone I’ve done C25k,...

This is entirely AlMorr’s fault: a mantra for all you graduates out there: Cong...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

Legs on fire!

Just completed week 2 run 2. And while it's only a jump of 30seconds running from week 1, I'm really feeling it this week. The top of my legs especially are...

Just completed week 2 run 2. And while it's only a jump of 30seconds running fro...

ChefRango

•6 years ago

4 Replies

W2R2

W2R2 - Done! Again, really enjoyed it. It was my first run later in the day following my first day back at uni. I managed to come up with my dissertation title...

W2R2 - Done! Again, really enjoyed it. It was my first run later in the day foll...

Hattie27

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

This is waiting for you

AngryFlower this is yours at the end of the program. Wear you tee shirt with pride.

AngryFlower this is yours at the end of the program. Wear you tee shirt with pri...

Running59

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Looking after myself

Hi I am a newbie on here I am a 56 year old female I have just started the couch to 5k I am into my second week and I am really enjoying it .i have just given...

Hi I am a newbie on here I am a 56 year old female I have just started the couch...

Tenable

•6 years ago

8 Replies

w4r2 in the bag

w4r2 done very easy

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

W2R2

Nice gentle jog this morning before the wind got up ...always find the first few minutes the hardest and then settle into it and becomes enjoyable.

Nice gentle jog this morning before the wind got up ...always find the first few...

Sunnybraeboats

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8 R1 - constant stitch!

Hey! So just complete week 8 run 1 today and I had a constant stitch most of the way through. It moved around to different parts of my abdomen and got so...

Hey! So just complete week 8 run 1 today and I had a constant stitch most of the...

Ettagirl

•6 years ago

6 Replies

W1R2

I feel like this run was simultaneously harder and easier than the first one, I got red less quickly and less intensely on my face ( I'm very pale so go red...

I feel like this run was simultaneously harder and easier than the first one, I ...

Librarose

•6 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for September 2018

W5, R2 nailed... feeling chuffed!

W1R1 - Didn’t Collapse and die. YAY!

2nd run of week 8.

W2R2 Missed 😳

Betrayal of the Bra

W1 Run 1 retake

Wk5 Run3 in the bag!

Beware of scam

Week Eight Complete and some

When do you Graduate ?

Is my body in shock...? 😲

W6R2 - Barely managed it

Windy W7 R2 complete

Tight calves. Wk6r1

Week 4 ✅

Registered for another event for motivation!

First post graduation run done and........

Still embarrassingly hard

So there Ethel

W3R2 - very pleasurable run

Loud leggings alert!!! 🚨

Special request

Legs on fire!

W2R2

This is waiting for you

Looking after myself

w4r2 in the bag

W2R2

W8 R1 - constant stitch!

W1R2

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