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I don't like rest days

Didn't think I would be writing that a few weeks ago but 7 and a bit weeks in I just want to do my next run which is w8r2. Before you start I know that rest...

Didn't think I would be writing that a few weeks ago but 7 and a bit weeks in I ...

steviej99

Graduate•6 years ago

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New week, new trainers!

I decided that as I was coming into Week 5 and approaching the dreaded 20 minute run (where did that come from?!) I’d need some actual trainers. Went to Up &...

I decided that as I was coming into Week 5 and approaching the dreaded 20 minute...

hillyq

•6 years ago

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Got a bit cocky w4 r1

Wow! Massive fail today, couldn’t even manage three consecutive minutes running, had to break it down into more two minute runs instead, I had no chance at...

Wow! Massive fail today, couldn’t even manage three consecutive minutes running,...

CathyB123

•6 years ago

4 Replies

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So I just failed W8 R2....

.... and I'm feeling quite s@#t about it, although I think it's largely my own fault. I completed W8 R1 last Wednesday, was a little tough towards the end but...

.... and I'm feeling quite s@#t about it, although I think it's largely my own f...

Shmev82

Graduate•6 years ago

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App voice-over not functioning

I completed my first run this morning, but despite having 33GB storage on my phone, when I select my preferred trainer an error comes up telling me I need at...

I completed my first run this morning, but despite having 33GB storage on my pho...

Crikey47

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2

Does week 4 get any easier!? I hate the first part of the run of all the weeks so far. My breathing is rubbish and my knees hurt so then I worry I can’t do...

Does week 4 get any easier!? I hate the first part of the run of all the weeks...

Pinkybee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Muscle ache

Hey, I did yoga yesterday. I'm due to go for a week 8 run today but my arms and upper legs are aching (in a good way) after yoga. Should I still run today?

Hey, I did yoga yesterday. I'm due to go for a week 8 run today but my arms and ...

heathcliff19

•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 3

Well that it I've completed the C25K. Ditto the last 30 min run and another 2 mins to get that 5K on the last run. Over the moon didn't think I could do it but...

Well that it I've completed the C25K. Ditto the last 30 min run and another 2 mi...

Neilos1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9

W9R2 completed this morning, I was really tired today this is actually the worst I have felt on any of the runs in the programme, but I did it.

W9R2 completed this morning, I was really tired today this is actually the worst...

Selki

•6 years ago

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This app has changed my life i...

This app has changed my life in so many positive ways. I’m fitter, healthier, slimmer and it’s improved my mental health. Initially I did struggle and had to...

This app has changed my life in so many positive ways. I’m fitter, healthier, sl...

ChazzaBee

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Gooodbye to Week 7

Yesterday's run didn't require extra layers apart from 2 pairs of gloves. I find I often want to speed up during my run but I'm mindful of the advice on this...

Yesterday's run didn't require extra layers apart from 2 pairs of gloves. I find...

buzzards

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R3

Just done the above on a foggy damp morning but I love watching it get light while I’m out. Stretched my Achilles before and after, no pain (yet). Can’t wait...

Just done the above on a foggy damp morning but I love watching it get light whi...

Letty111

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7r2 Stop start stop start!

Found i was struggling today. After the triumph of running 20 minutes have found 25 much harder, noticed I have slowed in the middle. This is the 3rd try at 25...

Found i was struggling today. After the triumph of running 20 minutes have found...

Hokitika

Graduate•6 years ago

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Towards the end of the programme at New Year

Totally by a coincidence but if I keep steady away I should be towards this end if this programme around the start of January - extra motivation for me to...

Totally by a coincidence but if I keep steady away I should be towards this end ...

Zaza0309

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

Still here

Hi guys, I’m still here, been lingering around since my sore shins. I’m going to start again after 2 weeks off and I’m going to take it slow, I’m going back...

Hi guys, I’m still here, been lingering around since my sore shins. I’m going t...

Monica1969

•6 years ago

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Made it past 10k! 😀

Yesterday morning I set a target to run for 1 hour and 5 minutes. I was 2 minutes short but ran 10.4k. I’m loving finding beautiful places nearby that I never...

Yesterday morning I set a target to run for 1 hour and 5 minutes. I was 2 minute...

Hidden

•6 years ago

25 Replies

Time to stop! Limped home. Gutted

So W4R1 has made me stop. Aerobically, all fine. Achilles and calf niggled and built and then in last 2 minutes of final run, uphill, just outright pain,...

So W4R1 has made me stop. Aerobically, all fine. Achilles and calf niggled and b...

purplewalker

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2 - loving it

Feel amazing. After running TWO W6R1s to get used to, today was my W6R2. I plan to run W6R2 again before W6R3. I need all the prep and I am loving it....

Feel amazing. After running TWO W6R1s to get used to, today was my W6R2. I pla...

tohealthyhabits

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk7R1 - Almost too much

Just finished week 7 run 1. Was full of confidence that I'd be able to it following the week 6 run three but it was tough. Think I might have started off a bit...

Just finished week 7 run 1. Was full of confidence that I'd be able to it follow...

Khobarrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Stalled at W8R2 🤒🤧🤒🤧!!

It’s been a week since I ran W8R2 and thanks to a heavy cold I’m now grounded 🙁🙁🙁, hate not being able to get out there and run(even if it does nearly kill...

It’s been a week since I ran W8R2 and thanks to a heavy cold I’m now grounded 🙁...

Honeybee63

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Getting the time down on 5k

Hi guys... Looking for advice on getting my time down 🙄 Been a graduate for 3 months now and still my 5k time is usually between 33-34 mins 😬 Still trying...

Hi guys... Looking for advice on getting my time down 🙄 Been a graduate for 3 m...

K44ldo

Graduate•6 years ago

13 Replies

2 months

It's been 2 months since I last posted on here. I graduated beginning of September and am still keeping up with my 3 runs a week and loving them. I've managed...

It's been 2 months since I last posted on here. I graduated beginning of Septemb...

Run1980

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6r3 smashed

After having a terrible time with w6r2 i did run 3 today and smashed it, i was even able to pick up speed for the last 60 seconds. I much prefer continued...

After having a terrible time with w6r2 i did run 3 today and smashed it, i was e...

CrochetingScallywag

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Wk 10

Wow ran first wk 1 on the 5k + splash . Have to say it was hard. Tonight backs of my legs are killing

Wow ran first wk 1 on the 5k + splash . Have to say it was hard. Tonight backs ...

Scobs

Graduate•6 years ago

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Achilles

I should have completed W3R3 today but my head was throbbing ☹️. Feeling much better now so I’m aiming for a 6.30 run in the morning. The other problem I have...

I should have completed W3R3 today but my head was throbbing ☹️. Feeling much be...

Letty111

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Starting again

After 8 years of no running I am back to it from this week, I was only ever a fine weather race for life 5K runner so staring again is going to be hard I have...

After 8 years of no running I am back to it from this week, I was only ever a fi...

Slowgoing

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Have to take a break but will be back!

was doing so well (w7r3 completed on Saturday), and then started to get a spasm / sciatica sort of pain at base of my back (well in my glutes!), by this...

was doing so well (w7r3 completed on Saturday), and then started to get a spasm...

Charlotte2005

•6 years ago

8 Replies

4.4km in 35m

Feeling pretty pumped right now. First post Cto5k graduation run and managed an extra 1.3km in an extra 5 minutes. It was hard going too, very hilly, but it...

Feeling pretty pumped right now. First post Cto5k graduation run and managed an...

LolaMac81

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

W7

I'm not usually one to sign up for things like this community but I'm soooo pleased I did! Had a terrible W7R2 and felt really miserable about it but all the...

I'm not usually one to sign up for things like this community but I'm soooo plea...

10Ked

Graduate•6 years ago

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week 9 and beyond

Thought I'd post this again! Again today I've seen a post asking what to do after c25k so here's my twopenneth for what it's worth. So many get to week 9...

Thought I'd post this again! Again today I've seen a post asking what to do af...

rolysmate

Graduate•6 years ago

19 Replies

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All posts for November 2018

I don't like rest days

New week, new trainers!

Got a bit cocky w4 r1

So I just failed W8 R2....

App voice-over not functioning

W4R2

Muscle ache

Week 9 run 3

Week 9

This app has changed my life i...

Gooodbye to Week 7

W3R3

W7r2 Stop start stop start!

Towards the end of the programme at New Year

Still here

Made it past 10k! 😀

Time to stop! Limped home. Gutted

W6R2 - loving it

Wk7R1 - Almost too much

Stalled at W8R2 🤒🤧🤒🤧!!

Getting the time down on 5k

2 months

W6r3 smashed

Wk 10

Achilles

Starting again

Have to take a break but will be back!

4.4km in 35m

W7

week 9 and beyond

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