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Asthma Wk8 R2

I really want to go out and run - next due is Wk8 R2. My chest doesn't feel that great and I'm coughing more. Wondering whether to just go or rest up. So...

I really want to go out and run - next due is Wk8 R2. My chest doesn't feel tha...

bizteach

Graduate•6 years ago

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50 minutes

I decided to do my penultimate week 9 run as a park run, with my fit partner and son. So I finished it but with still a kilometre and a half to do so I...

I decided to do my penultimate week 9 run as a park run, with my fit partner and...

JT489

Graduate•6 years ago

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What a grey day!

Grey but not cold, or damp (though there was a stiff breeze*) so I risked my first trail run since breaking my wrist in November. Canicross friends had taken...

Grey but not cold, or damp (though there was a stiff breeze*) so I risked my fir...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•6 years ago

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At Long Last !!

Well after 27weeks, (I started on July 4th) I finally graduated! The reason it has taken so long is two fold, A) I'm 72 and I still thought I could run like...

Well after 27weeks, (I started on July 4th) I finally graduated! The reason it ...

johnt46

Graduate•6 years ago

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Penultimate run, any tips on getting the last 300k covered within 30 minutes.

Wk9 run 2 this morning and closing in on 5k. Managed 4.7k with an average of 6:18 minutes per km. obviously I need to speed up and it will come with time and...

Wk9 run 2 this morning and closing in on 5k. Managed 4.7k with an average of 6:1...

HuwC

Graduate•6 years ago

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I can do this.....

First run yesterday accompanied by my 10 year old gymnastic crazy daughter. I watched her run with ease and her body seemed to be built to run. She bounces...

First run yesterday accompanied by my 10 year old gymnastic crazy daughter. I wa...

Torirun

•6 years ago

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Week 2 is tough!!

Finished Wk2 run1... that was tough. Ran in wind and rain too! I put weight on last week - HELP! Was just so hungry. Anyone else struggling with eating?

Finished Wk2 run1... that was tough. Ran in wind and rain too! I put weight on l...

Biddy55

•6 years ago

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W1r3

I did run 3 yesterday. I felt really good at the start. After my 60 secs I felt that I could carry on. However the last 3 or 4 were really difficult. I...

I did run 3 yesterday. I felt really good at the start. After my 60 secs I felt...

Lhorne123

•6 years ago

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W4R2

Now I can confirm my previous failures at week 4 were down to pace. Just done r2 without too much drama. I’m finding the second lot of 3 minutes hard. One I...

Now I can confirm my previous failures at week 4 were down to pace. Just done r2...

snagsboson

Graduate•6 years ago

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Arrgghh

W1r3 I ran 5 out of the 8 runs but I ran them at a snails pace and in alot of pain that I had to give in. I have so much pain at the top inside of the legs,...

W1r3 I ran 5 out of the 8 runs but I ran them at a snails pace and in alot of pa...

Fitgirltobe

•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 3

Got up early this morning to do my jog before church. Dolly Parton in one ear and pup by my side, what a way to start the day. It went really well, pup and...

Got up early this morning to do my jog before church. Dolly Parton in one ear an...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Music to my Ears

Doing wk 6 again of sorts used my iPod for the 20 min run and that is soo much better, takes the mind off the run. Trouble is I want to sing and dance along...

Doing wk 6 again of sorts used my iPod for the 20 min run and that is soo much b...

Olafsummer

•6 years ago

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Becoming addicted!

Never thought I’d say that about running! Just completed W2R2 so early days ... but already planning run 3 around work etc on Tuesday! Was hard this morning...

Never thought I’d say that about running! Just completed W2R2 so early days ... ...

Harleysfield

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R3 Drama 2

I actually don’t think I should be let out.... on my 5min warm up drop the lid off my water bottle, bend down to pick it up tripped and fell on my knees. Im...

I actually don’t think I should be let out.... on my 5min warm up drop the lid o...

Changemylife

•6 years ago

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Back to it!

So W1 r2 done! Despite getting to graduation in about April last year and doing the Race for life in the summer I haven't run for about 4 months but decided -...

So W1 r2 done! Despite getting to graduation in about April last year and doing...

Claireesmith

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 so far so good

I’m on week 3 enjoying it so far. I am doing this to help lose weight and get fit. I have rheumatoid arthritis so need to build up my exercise slowly this app...

I’m on week 3 enjoying it so far. I am doing this to help lose weight and get fi...

Chelle70

•6 years ago

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week nine - what next?

I'm just about to start week nine of couch to 5k. What a brilliant app - the experience has been absolutely transformative. Does anyone who has finished the...

I'm just about to start week nine of couch to 5k. What a brilliant app - the exp...

guingb

•6 years ago

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week 6th

Yes!! That was a great moment ! I run for 20 minutes for the firs time and i can't believe that yet :D That was really amazing . I mean it

Yes!! That was a great moment ! I run for 20 minutes for the firs time and i ca...

setayesh

•6 years ago

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Geek alert! Maximum heart rates and stuff

I reckon quite a few C25kers know (and appreciate) the value of a kilometre more than they once did. Perhaps you have thought about things like maximum heart...

I reckon quite a few C25kers know (and appreciate) the value of a kilometre more...

ktsok

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3... Done!

And it feels great! Thanks Laura. Thanks HealthUnlocked. Thanks to many of you who, intentionally or unintentionally cheered me up in this journey.

And it feels great! Thanks Laura. Thanks HealthUnlocked. Thanks to many of you w...

Dominicano

Graduate•6 years ago

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1st Run Week 2

Woohooo my lungs didnt kill me but my legs ache from ankle to hips - but I DID IT!

Woohooo my lungs didnt kill me but my legs ache from ankle to hips - but I DID I...

Mand-e

•6 years ago

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I’ve Survived Week 1

Well, I have survived week one! No small achievement for someone who said she would only run if she was being chased, and if that thing chasing her was fast...

Well, I have survived week one! No small achievement for someone who said she wo...

Jiggly_jogger

•6 years ago

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Eat and drank too much last night - let’s give W3R3 a go 😂

My resolve cracked last night so the red wine and pate took a hammering 😞 felt really hungover this morning and didn’t think I could do the run but as...

My resolve cracked last night so the red wine and pate took a hammering 😞 felt ...

Makka62a

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 Completed.

Finished Week 1 this morning! Found this run harder than the others. Started off fine, running faster as body was just moving naturally but suffered for it...

Finished Week 1 this morning! Found this run harder than the others. Started off...

Chris141

Graduate•6 years ago

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lonely on a run? Never fear!

your Emergency Random Hippo can be located along any run route. Emergency Random Hippo fits comfortably in your pocket/backpack/sports bra. Emergency Random...

your Emergency Random Hippo can be located along any run route. Emergency Random...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•6 years ago

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Park Run 2019

Today was my first park run of 2019. Those of you who have read my posts before will know that my local park run is a 30+ minute drive away. My goal for 2019...

Today was my first park run of 2019. Those of you who have read my posts before...

FormulaRun

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 1 Run 1

So as I am avoiding social situations of any kind because of my participation in Dryanuary (and my apparent inability to go out without a glass of wine in my...

So as I am avoiding social situations of any kind because of my participation in...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Back again

Hi this time it’s on the treadmill got to week 7 last time I attempted c25k I will try again but indoors this time what is best speed to have treadmill I know...

Hi this time it’s on the treadmill got to week 7 last time I attempted c25k I wi...

Big_maz

•6 years ago

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So proud of myself

So I have done run 2 of week 2 and it's the first one I have managed all of the runs and it felt a bit easier :-) I now feel really motivated and my aim is to...

So I have done run 2 of week 2 and it's the first one I have managed all of the ...

Firsttimerunne

•6 years ago

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Slow, slow, slow but did it it!!

I only discovered this forum last week (week 3 of the plan) but I’m so glad I did! I struggled with the 3min runs last week and was really gasping for breath...

I only discovered this forum last week (week 3 of the plan) but I’m so glad I di...

JulieF19

Graduate•6 years ago

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All posts for January 2019

Asthma Wk8 R2

50 minutes

What a grey day!

At Long Last !!

Penultimate run, any tips on getting the last 300k covered within 30 minutes.

I can do this.....

Week 2 is tough!!

W1r3

W4R2

Arrgghh

Week 2 run 3

Music to my Ears

Becoming addicted!

W2R3 Drama 2

Back to it!

Week 3 so far so good

week nine - what next?

week 6th

Geek alert! Maximum heart rates and stuff

W9R3... Done!

1st Run Week 2

I’ve Survived Week 1

Eat and drank too much last night - let’s give W3R3 a go 😂

Week 1 Completed.

lonely on a run? Never fear!

Park Run 2019

Week 1 Run 1

Back again

So proud of myself

Slow, slow, slow but did it it!!

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