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W1R3 in the bag

Feels good to finish week one and am pleased but also realistic about there being 8 more weeks and how I want this to be a life change not just a tick box...

Feels good to finish week one and am pleased but also realistic about there bein...

emma_lynne

Graduate•6 years ago

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Park Run - Sister vs Brother - the challenge is on!

The kick up the rear that got me into C25K in the first place came from my brother, 2 years younger than me, and super-fit. He's clocked up over 150 Park...

The kick up the rear that got me into C25K in the first place came from my broth...

Amerynthe

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5r3... 20minutes? Scared!

Hi lovely runners 😃 So tomorrow is my w5r3... My first consecutive 20-minutes jog and I am quite scared ... Yesterday the 2 8-minutes consecutive runs were...

Hi lovely runners 😃 So tomorrow is my w5r3... My first consecutive 20-minutes j...

Laura4fit

•6 years ago

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Proof for those that need it that running is good for you

I have type 2 diabetes and in July 2017 my HbA1c was 82 (not good). My doctor told me I needed to take action, so by doing more walking and cutting down on...

I have type 2 diabetes and in July 2017 my HbA1c was 82 (not good). My doctor to...

The_Fat_Controller

Graduate•6 years ago

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If in doubt, get out and run 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️

Running, always worth it.

Dralimc

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3. DONE IT

Exactly 2 months since I did my W1R1 I have just completed the programme🎉 Slightly disappointed with my distance 4.23k but I have been carrying a bad left...

Exactly 2 months since I did my W1R1 I have just completed the programme🎉 Sligh...

Bloodhound1

•6 years ago

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Happy Thanksgiving Day

I wish all our American runners of C25K a very happy Thanksgiving Day 2018, it certainly would be a wonderful day to graduate or run a PB 5K. After your run,...

I wish all our American runners of C25K a very happy Thanksgiving Day 2018, it c...

AlMorr

Ambassador•6 years ago

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Just starting

Hi I am 68 and decided this morning to make 5k running my goal. I have two Irish Setters who will love to run with me, we already walk around 10 miles a day,...

Hi I am 68 and decided this morning to make 5k running my goal. I have two Irish...

Setters

Graduate•6 years ago

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I did it...

Was worried about run 3 week 5 but you all assured me u could do it so off I went to the gym with confidence.. was struggling about 9 mins in and flapping...

Was worried about run 3 week 5 but you all assured me u could do it so off I wen...

Jlonomore

Graduate•6 years ago

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10 days off

Going out this morning for the first time since i had to stop due to pain last Monday, not feeling very confident not helped that in the mess of preparing to...

Going out this morning for the first time since i had to stop due to pain last M...

CrochetingScallywag

•6 years ago

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5k PB this morning.

Got myself a PB this morning. 25.12. Ive changed things over last 2 weeks. I've been running slower. Last 3 runs were 32 30 & 31, I've also left my pt and...

Got myself a PB this morning. 25.12. Ive changed things over last 2 weeks. I'v...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•6 years ago

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November graduation badges

Hi, just wondering how I know if I have a graduation badge? I followed the instructions but my health unlocked app had a dicky fit and I had to delete it and...

Hi, just wondering how I know if I have a graduation badge? I followed the instr...

Sprocker66

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

2nd run back.

Good morning! A very chilly start here, but i’m delighted to be able to say I ran my second run post-surgery this morning, having made a tentative start on...

Good morning! A very chilly start here, but i’m delighted to be able to say I ra...

musicalpolarbear

Graduate•6 years ago

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A run of sorts

I hadn’t run since my go on the treadmill in Beijing last Thursday - not sure why although no access to a gym for a couple of days and really bad jet lag. I...

I hadn’t run since my go on the treadmill in Beijing last Thursday - not sure wh...

Pickles1234

•6 years ago

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Dusting off my kit!

2018 has been a rather naff year for running for me for various heath reasons & at one point I thought I would never run again. I must say how depressing that...

2018 has been a rather naff year for running for me for various heath reasons & ...

Dhiny

•6 years ago

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W9R2 - Couldn't help it, so ran

I just thought I would walk today after my W9R1 yesterday as a break. But, seems like walking is getting boring now. So, switched on my intervals app on my...

I just thought I would walk today after my W9R1 yesterday as a break. But, seems...

tohealthyhabits

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation?

Well I’ve only gone and completed the third run for week 9! Amazed that I have completed the program. A little disappointed as I’m still 0.5km short of hitting...

Well I’ve only gone and completed the third run for week 9! Amazed that I have c...

Khobarrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 distances dramatically dropped

Did weeks one and two with little issue but finding week three a bit demoralising. I found that the total distances i'm covering have dropped by a fair bit. I...

Did weeks one and two with little issue but finding week three a bit demoralisin...

Rhedeg

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2 - kicked its arse!!!

That was brilliant. I have found that having a banging high octane playlist is the difference between a grind of a run and an amazing one. Grinning like a...

That was brilliant. I have found that having a banging high octane playlist is ...

JayneNoor

•6 years ago

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Ragged knee

W5R2 was going pretty well except I didn't take my head torch, forgetting the main road through the village is unlit. My foot landed off the edge of the road...

W5R2 was going pretty well except I didn't take my head torch, forgetting the ma...

Fuzzotter

•6 years ago

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W6 run 1 ....again

Decided to do week 6 run 1 again as I was struggling a little first time round . Got through it no problems this time, feeling confident to move on to run 2...

Decided to do week 6 run 1 again as I was struggling a little first time round ....

Anne-13

•6 years ago

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w5r3 injury recovery run

12 days after my foot injury from running too far and for too long on w9r1. 20 minutes non stop on the treadmill, boy I needed that. Just gotta wait and see if...

12 days after my foot injury from running too far and for too long on w9r1. 20 m...

steviej99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Day’s like This

As Van Morrison says , there will be days this this! It was wet , it was week 2 Run 1 - but I found a duck pond on a new run and I liked it so much - I ran...

As Van Morrison says , there will be days this this! It was wet , it was week 2 ...

Beatricefast

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8 Second Run

That's my 2nd run of week 8 done 👍🏃😉 Woke up early this morning to go for my run. I make my way through the city centre to the park to do my run and this...

That's my 2nd run of week 8 done 👍🏃😉 Woke up early this morning to go for my ...

BlueCal52

Graduate•6 years ago

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Trying C25k again after nearly 4 years, week 3.2. Week 4 looks daunting!?

Hello everyone, Thank you for taking your time to read this and I hope you are well! A few years ago I tried C25k and I definitely took it too fast, too much...

Hello everyone, Thank you for taking your time to read this and I hope you are ...

BDavies91

•6 years ago

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W9R3 Graduation!

I’ve been inspired by many of the posts here during my own journey I’m a big guy. No...really big! (Was 20st+ but now a little lighter!) I remember coming...

I’ve been inspired by many of the posts here during my own journey I’m a big g...

RunningAlex

Graduate•6 years ago

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1 week after graduation

So 1 week on after graduation I am now working working on how far a can go. I have decided to do it 0.5k at a time! I can now run 4K in 32min and build up to...

So 1 week on after graduation I am now working working on how far a can go. I h...

Neverranbefore

•6 years ago

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New to the site, total beginner. Anyone else struggling?

Hey everyone! I am about to embark on week 7 today. It's a 25 minute straight run. The straight runs in the past have been doable but barely for me. Anyone...

Hey everyone! I am about to embark on week 7 today. It's a 25 minute straight ru...

Angrypapapug

•6 years ago

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Quickie :P

This forum has magic that I do not understand. With many thanks for everybody who replied to my previous post, and special thanks to Wolvesmad who somehow...

This forum has magic that I do not understand. With many thanks for everybody wh...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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i hope you dont mind

just like to share what am doing after c25k https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/paul-jones1960

just like to share what am doing after c25k https://www.justgiving.com/fundrais...

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2018

W1R3 in the bag

Park Run - Sister vs Brother - the challenge is on!

W5r3... 20minutes? Scared!

Proof for those that need it that running is good for you

If in doubt, get out and run 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️

W9R3. DONE IT

Happy Thanksgiving Day

Just starting

I did it...

10 days off

5k PB this morning.

November graduation badges

2nd run back.

A run of sorts

Dusting off my kit!

W9R2 - Couldn't help it, so ran

Graduation?

Week 3 distances dramatically dropped

W6R2 - kicked its arse!!!

Ragged knee

W6 run 1 ....again

w5r3 injury recovery run

Day’s like This

Week 8 Second Run

Trying C25k again after nearly 4 years, week 3.2. Week 4 looks daunting!?

W9R3 Graduation!

1 week after graduation

New to the site, total beginner. Anyone else struggling?

Quickie :P

i hope you dont mind

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