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W6R3 non-stop 25 minutes - CRAZEEEEEEEEE

Wk 6 done and dusted. YESHHHHH (I have a lisp 😉) Amazingly covered 5k in less than 33 minutes... gobsmacked. I thought I was running at a snail's pace. Didn't...

Wk 6 done and dusted. YESHHHHH (I have a lisp 😉) Amazingly covered 5k in less t...

Lissy24

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 2

I’m so proud that I am managing to get through the runs but am I the only person who is still finding it a slog? It really must be mental but still find it...

I’m so proud that I am managing to get through the runs but am I the only person...

Lilysrunninglegs

•6 years ago

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W6R1 🤔 Hmmm...

Having read a lot on here about the trickery and devilment of W6R1 I cautiously approached this run with the respect it appeared to deserve. Well, I did it...

Having read a lot on here about the trickery and devilment of W6R1 I cautiously ...

Oaktree2

•6 years ago

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W9R2 completed

All done and dusted and looking forward to the big one. Tracked just the 30-minute run and achieved 4.25k. That equals 5k in around 35 minutes. That's given me...

All done and dusted and looking forward to the big one. Tracked just the 30-minu...

antonioa

Graduate•6 years ago

15 Replies

Motivation

Hi just about to start , how does everyone find it?

Maxshac

•6 years ago

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W1R2 with NRC+ & Headspace

Evening runners, Today I did my run with Nike+ Run Club. I also had C25K in the background to tell me when to run and when to job - I'm using simple app with a...

Evening runners, Today I did my run with Nike+ Run Club. I also had C25K in the ...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

W8 R1

Tried a new route on the tarmac this time found it hard going but really pleased to complete the run

Tried a new route on the tarmac this time found it hard going but really pleased...

DaveA1958

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Run run run run running 🤗

Can I ask everyone, how many times a week on average do you run? Every other day? every two days? Every three? I’ve been running every other day pretty much...

Can I ask everyone, how many times a week on average do you run? Every other day...

BluLeopard

•6 years ago

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W4R2 - I outdid myself and all I had to do was give in to my social anxiety!

So today I literally ran from my problems using my fear of confrontation with anyone vaguely threatening as motivation. I wouldn’t recommend it. Maybe try a...

So today I literally ran from my problems using my fear of confrontation with an...

Preserved_Moose

•6 years ago

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W6R3

I just ran for 25 mins!!!!! How was that so much easier than W6R1 and W6R2?! Those two really are such pesky runs. I was a little apprehensive that I would...

I just ran for 25 mins!!!!! How was that so much easier than W6R1 and W6R2?! Th...

Anondonkey

•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2...in the rain!

Did it and loved it! It's early days, but I'm so proud of myself for doing this after a full day at work, in the rain!😂 I think finding a good place to run...

Did it and loved it! It's early days, but I'm so proud of myself for doing this ...

Cloudtrees

•6 years ago

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My wife the philosopher

After her pep talk the other day she told me once again not to compare my stats to others that have been running for a long time (my mates) She says “The only...

After her pep talk the other day she told me once again not to compare my stats ...

Grandadmike

Graduate•6 years ago

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I just ran 20 mins non stop !

W5 R3 completes ! Ran with my wife and it was tough on the legs at times. At 15 mins I decided to just kick on and up the pace a bit and as soon as I did my...

W5 R3 completes ! Ran with my wife and it was tough on the legs at times. At 15 ...

Grandadmike

Graduate•6 years ago

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Great post grad run - feeling grateful

What a great setting for my evening run - second run since graduating last week. Darkening skies but a beautiful sunset. The run was great - 35 mins and 6.5k....

What a great setting for my evening run - second run since graduating last week....

Shakywakey

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R3

Only 6 more runs to go. Did a run Monday and a class yesterday so was a little sore and tired today but just took it slow and enjoyed being out in the Park...

Only 6 more runs to go. Did a run Monday and a class yesterday so was a little s...

Run1980

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5 R3....YESSSSS!

Just completed W5 R3 and cannot actually believe I ran for 20 mins nonstop. When I got to the end I even wanted to keep going! To anyone coming up to this run,...

Just completed W5 R3 and cannot actually believe I ran for 20 mins nonstop. When...

Flamingo38

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 1.....Chewing gum

Found the answer for my breathing... chewing gum. Chewing like a cow eating grass but it stopped me thinking about my breathing. All went well. Last 5 mins I...

Found the answer for my breathing... chewing gum. Chewing like a cow eating gras...

Jules121

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running Urge

Just completed W2R2 and feeling great after initial Ten minute rest. Can’t wait for Friday to do last run for week 2.

Just completed W2R2 and feeling great after initial Ten minute rest. Can’t wait...

Tenerife2018

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 about to start

Well hope everyone is doing ok, just about to go on my 1st at run on week 3 to say I never run in my life before at 48 I am quite enjoying this app. My aim is...

Well hope everyone is doing ok, just about to go on my 1st at run on week 3 to s...

Sammiebabes

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Week 1 day 3 completed horay

Hello everyone, hope you are having a good week. My first week completed. I really have to push myself to go out and do the run, but once I doing it I love it....

Hello everyone, hope you are having a good week. My first week completed. I real...

Turtlebay

•6 years ago

8 Replies

W3R2 done. Hurrah!

Felt good once I got out, been putting it off all day as its been warm and sunny and I REALLY don't run well in heat. Who else is looking forward to the cold,...

Felt good once I got out, been putting it off all day as its been warm and sunny...

SOULY47

Graduate•6 years ago

16 Replies

Post run tiredness ?

Hi all, how do you feel after a run ? I have run 5k 7 times now after each run I do a warn down walk for 5 mins , some stretches and have a couple of pints of...

Hi all, how do you feel after a run ? I have run 5k 7 times now after each run ...

StewieNorts

•6 years ago

10 Replies

I’m a newbie

Hello, I’m a couch 2 5k newbie. I’m 46 trying to fight my spare tyre that’s suddenly appeared. I’m loving this app. It definitely keeps me motivated

Hello, I’m a couch 2 5k newbie. I’m 46 trying to fight my spare tyre that’s sudd...

Didsy

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Getting my fit mojo back

After feeling flat and fat, and turning to food for comfort. I decided I needed to pull my finger out and put on my running shoes. Now on my second week and I...

After feeling flat and fat, and turning to food for comfort. I decided I needed ...

Didsy

•6 years ago

3 Replies

First Post: Week 1 - Complete

38 year old dad of two with far too many films and TV shows on the go. Ditch the remote! Urgent action needed. W1R1: Started out very apprehensively as I’m...

38 year old dad of two with far too many films and TV shows on the go. Ditch the...

Hidden

•6 years ago

18 Replies

W5R1. Sore knee and stitch

The fifth week started with a few challenges. Those who read my previous post would know that I had run 17 minutes at a stretch in my W4R3. That was on...

The fifth week started with a few challenges. Those who read my previous post w...

Blistersnbliss

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Week 5 run 1

I struggled but I did it, then I look at run 2, 8mins that’s a bit of a jump ☹️

Medusa2506

•6 years ago

16 Replies

W3 R1 completed

Just completed W3 R1 on my third attempt and I'm so pleased with myself ☺️ Never thought I'd get this far at the start ☺️

Just completed W3 R1 on my third attempt and I'm so pleased with myself ☺️ Never...

Jmax03

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Run 2 week 1

I feel an improvement already. Different surface as now out in public rather than back garden. Also I have googled how to breathe! Trying to master ‘belly...

I feel an improvement already. Different surface as now out in public rather tha...

Puddindavis

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Run 1 week 1

Ropey start. I wouldn’t say my in between walks are particularly brisk!

Puddindavis

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

W6R3 non-stop 25 minutes - CRAZEEEEEEEEE

Week 6 run 2

W6R1 🤔 Hmmm...

W9R2 completed

Motivation

W1R2 with NRC+ & Headspace

W8 R1

Run run run run running 🤗

W4R2 - I outdid myself and all I had to do was give in to my social anxiety!

W6R3

Week 1 Run 2...in the rain!

My wife the philosopher

I just ran 20 mins non stop !

Great post grad run - feeling grateful

W7R3

W5 R3....YESSSSS!

Week 5 run 1.....Chewing gum

Running Urge

Week 3 about to start

Week 1 day 3 completed horay

W3R2 done. Hurrah!

Post run tiredness ?

I’m a newbie

Getting my fit mojo back

First Post: Week 1 - Complete

W5R1. Sore knee and stitch

Week 5 run 1

W3 R1 completed

Run 2 week 1

Run 1 week 1

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