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W3 R3 - Glad that one was over

Had an unintended enforced 10 day break between W3 R2 and W3 R3 due to some unexpected building work needed at home and a few days of just feeling washed out...

Had an unintended enforced 10 day break between W3 R2 and W3 R3 due to some unex...

FGB1

•6 years ago

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W2 done

Just completed week two and got to say I can’t wait to do week 3, I love a challenge against myself and this is really doing that 😊

Just completed week two and got to say I can’t wait to do week 3, I love a chall...

Caribbeanmermaid

•6 years ago

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Graduated! Hurray!

Hi. I have been following C25K this summer in a post-retirement 'I need to get fitter' frame of mind and have now finished it as of yesterday! I did not post...

Hi. I have been following C25K this summer in a post-retirement 'I need to get f...

Sjdatsixty

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yes, we have no bananas!

Not sure where I should be posting as I’ve graduated but still on consolidation runs... Annnnyway, I’ll keep it briefer than normal. No bananas - so just a...

Not sure where I should be posting as I’ve graduated but still on consolidation ...

59er

Graduate•6 years ago

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Still on the IC but......

Went for a walk to Moel Famau. Just over 6 miles completed pain free!!! Come Monday I'm coming for ya W5. It's been a long two weeks imposed rest!!

Went for a walk to Moel Famau. Just over 6 miles completed pain free!!! Come Mo...

Oldlady57

•6 years ago

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Starter

Just finished the first week. Feeling great. !

ramnag

•6 years ago

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W8R2 done!

That has got to have been my best run yet! Smashed all my PBs and felt like I still had some (not loads!) left in the tank! Absolutely delighted. I ran...

That has got to have been my best run yet! Smashed all my PBs and felt like I s...

GirlOnTheRun

Graduate•6 years ago

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w3r3 done

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’ve finally achieved it woohooo🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

So I graduated about 8 weeks ago and could run for 30 mins but never made the 5k. With holidays and everything else I still ran but couldn’t get there however...

So I graduated about 8 weeks ago and could run for 30 mins but never made the 5k...

OKES

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R3 knee joint pain

Enjoying the plan but this is the first week my right knee is aching and playing up I do rest in between runs but not sure what to do. Especially as I’m on...

Enjoying the plan but this is the first week my right knee is aching and playing...

Runningpooch

•6 years ago

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Ready to take the next step

W5R2 completed...run 3 looks daunting but think I can get there....never thought I could get this far but this programme has made all the difference...actually...

W5R2 completed...run 3 looks daunting but think I can get there....never thought...

Bobalot

•6 years ago

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Graduation day

Well I have just completed week 9 run 3, so happy that I managed this week without having to re do any of the runs. Thanks to everyone for their encouragement...

Well I have just completed week 9 run 3, so happy that I managed this week witho...

JT22

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finally there!!

First time running at lunch and mainly because I wanted to get to the end. Took me longer to get here than I hoped but now just got to keep it up. Thanks for...

First time running at lunch and mainly because I wanted to get to the end. Took ...

Jon_

•6 years ago

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Week 9 -done :-)

...I completed my Graduation run (W9R3), this morning (I'm still letting that sink in) 😆. Decided to try and be 'a bit techy' (downloaded Nike+ Run Club app...

...I completed my Graduation run (W9R3), this morning (I'm still letting that si...

Samarika

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 I only went and did it 🏃‍♀️🎉🎉

Can’t quite believe it!! Running for 20 minutes....me..... it’s amazing!! First 5 minutes felt quite hard, 3rd 5 was definitely the easiest. Last 2 minutes was...

Can’t quite believe it!! Running for 20 minutes....me..... it’s amazing!! First ...

jlw34

Graduate•6 years ago

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Undecided

Looking for advice, found week 6 run 1 tough going, but the 20 minute run ok, should i continue with week 6 run 2, or move onto run 3, i did complete park run...

Looking for advice, found week 6 run 1 tough going, but the 20 minute run ok, sh...

Piglet7969

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R3

Feeling excellent after completing this run and first week is done :-)! I am at work all weekend so no run until Monday now but looking forward to it. Today...

Feeling excellent after completing this run and first week is done :-)! I am at ...

Hattie27

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 : Run 3

Woohoo I did it and even managed to speed up for last 5 mins. I loved it. For those worrying about this run, if you coped with run 2 of week 5, trust the...

Woohoo I did it and even managed to speed up for last 5 mins. I loved it. For ...

hudsondoglets

Graduate•6 years ago

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Rest day

Heading up north for my birthday. Planning a walk today, weather rubbish though! W2R2 somewhere tomorrow. Have fun if you're out C25K-ing today/over weekend 😁

Heading up north for my birthday. Planning a walk today, weather rubbish though!...

SnailRunner71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Pushing through W6R3

I put week 6 behind me this morning and I'm glad ! These three runs were thoroughly unenjoyable for me. Today was a bad legs day ; I felt when I woke up that...

I put week 6 behind me this morning and I'm glad ! These three runs were thoroug...

HillsEverywhere

Graduate•6 years ago

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Only gone and done it!

I have literally just got back from my final run to graduate and am straight on here to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone on here for all the support,...

I have literally just got back from my final run to graduate and am straight on ...

Scampiedoodle

Graduate•6 years ago

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Get in 😁

I've only gone and graduated omg omg omg never thought I would do it back in July when I started huffing and puffing round the local park . I've had a few...

I've only gone and graduated omg omg omg never thought I would do it back in Jul...

Kerrylh

Graduate•6 years ago

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Struggling

Am shortly off for W2R3 but noticed inside knee pain after last run. The days rest has helped plus an ibuprofen yesterday any advice from you seasoned...

Am shortly off for W2R3 but noticed inside knee pain after last run. The days re...

shelford

•6 years ago

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W6R3 done ... and MJ said I’m now officially a runner! 🏃🏻‍♀️

25 mins continuous jogging 🐌 which seemed like a pipe dream when I put my trainers on today, let alone 6wks ago. The first and last 5 mins were the hardest...

25 mins continuous jogging 🐌 which seemed like a pipe dream when I put my trai...

Ex-NonRunner19

Graduate•6 years ago

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w3r3 another one bites the dust yeh yeh

done bring on w4 ps a big queen fan

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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A little motivation from my four legged friend

Good morning runners! So I may have celebrated my 2.5lb weight loss at slimming world by having a couple of red wines last night (this is my confession!)....

Good morning runners! So I may have celebrated my 2.5lb weight loss at slimmin...

Sausagedog90

•6 years ago

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Loving those no run days!

I’m really pleased with what I’ve achieved so far (WK7) but does anyone else wake up and smile when they realise it’s a non running day?

I’m really pleased with what I’ve achieved so far (WK7) but does anyone else wak...

Sprinkler

•6 years ago

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Graduation is near

Had an amazing run this morning, slowed my pace a little by talking to myself all the way around 🤣🤣🤣 (thank guys on here for the tips) Can’t wait for my...

Had an amazing run this morning, slowed my pace a little by talking to myself al...

Schofield

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running slower

Hi All, Just a quick question...when trying to run slower should I be trying to take shorter steps or longer ones with less movement if that makes sense?

Hi All, Just a quick question...when trying to run slower should I be trying to...

AngryFlower

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk2

Week 2 run 3 in the bag!!!! Was in two minds wether to run or not as it’s raining and very windy but the dog talked me into it as she needed out! End of run...

Week 2 run 3 in the bag!!!! Was in two minds wether to run or not as it’s raini...

Kiragray

•6 years ago

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All posts for September 2018

W3 R3 - Glad that one was over

W2 done

Graduated! Hurray!

Yes, we have no bananas!

Still on the IC but......

Starter

W8R2 done!

w3r3 done

I’ve finally achieved it woohooo🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

W4R3 knee joint pain

Ready to take the next step

Graduation day

Finally there!!

Week 9 -done :-)

W5R3 I only went and did it 🏃‍♀️🎉🎉

Undecided

W1R3

Week 5 : Run 3

Rest day

Pushing through W6R3

Only gone and done it!

Get in 😁

Struggling

W6R3 done ... and MJ said I’m now officially a runner! 🏃🏻‍♀️

w3r3 another one bites the dust yeh yeh

A little motivation from my four legged friend

Loving those no run days!

Graduation is near

Running slower

Wk2

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