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W4R2 done but like pulling teeth!

Just completed this run...not nearly as enjoyable as r1 of this week! I know I have to just accept some days are like that and move on. Analysing it a lot of...

Just completed this run...not nearly as enjoyable as r1 of this week! I know I ...

Franglaise

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 - Final Countdown !

What a beautiful evening and off I went at 5pm - blimey I was warm, red faced and sweating but that means I’m working hard surely and wanted to push myself...

What a beautiful evening and off I went at 5pm - blimey I was warm, red faced an...

RunRunRun13

Graduate•5 years ago

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600 runs 😊

Don’t ask me why, but right at the start I began to label all my runs. So I can tell you that today was my 600th run since starting C25K. I was a little bit...

Don’t ask me why, but right at the start I began to label all my runs. So I can ...

Anniemurph

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 Yes!!!!

I did it :) So happy to of completd this program, I feel such a sense of achievement. ..my last 2 runs I have managed 5km in the 30 minutes which was my aim...

I did it :) So happy to of completd this program, I feel such a sense of achiev...

Toridon

Graduate•5 years ago

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Woo hoo wk 5 run 2 done 😁😁 fiv...

Woo hoo wk 5 run 2 done 😁😁 five weeks ago never believed I’d be able to run 8 mins non stop x2 ......believe in the plan 😊 actually enjoyed the last 4...

Woo hoo wk 5 run 2 done 😁😁 five weeks ago never believed I’d be able to run 8 ...

Blueberrydog

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hi

Have just started the programme, let's see where it goes

Bedazzle14

•5 years ago

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Starting out

Just completed first session week 1. I don't think I walk as fast as should or jog as fast as others but I did it. Pushed myself and that's what counts 🤞....

Just completed first session week 1. I don't think I walk as fast as should or j...

fatbabygirlthin

•5 years ago

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Goodness I’m happy

After a frustrating couple of months not being able to run because of ice, snow and general family commitments, I finally set off on Monday to start W8R1 -...

After a frustrating couple of months not being able to run because of ice, snow ...

Iamnotarunner

•5 years ago

1 Reply

I did it! 🎉

I’ve just completed W9R3 and I’m deliriously happy! I feel like a proper runner now and it is so ingrained in my routine I couldn’t stop now if I tried. The...

I’ve just completed W9R3 and I’m deliriously happy! I feel like a proper runner ...

Pegasus75

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 feeling accomplished!

Just completed my first run of week 4 and can’t believe I could run for 5 full minutes! Totally loving this program i’m Amazed by how much my stamina and...

Just completed my first run of week 4 and can’t believe I could run for 5 full m...

running06

•5 years ago

7 Replies

New Starter!

Hi There Is there a PDF of the C25K I can print off for my fridge door please? Cheers!

Hi There Is there a PDF of the C25K I can print off for my fridge door please? C...

Dimee786

•5 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2

Smashed it. Felt like an old crock at 6.30am but forced myself!

Noo1

•5 years ago

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W4R1 pulledcalf muscle

Done with week 4.....but I’ve strained/pulled my calf muscle, it’s really painful 😠 What am I supposed to do with it ? Help?!!!

Done with week 4.....but I’ve strained/pulled my calf muscle, it’s really painfu...

Archieandme

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R3 not getting easier

Mixed feelings about finishing W8. These longer runs aren’t getting easier so bit demotivating after the progress I felt in all the other weeks. I’m upto 8 min...

Mixed feelings about finishing W8. These longer runs aren’t getting easier so bi...

Ladyvickster

Graduate•5 years ago

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And she’s done it! Yay!! 👏

Thanks all for your support over these last few weeks... like many have said before, who’d have thought it... through lack of sleep, yucky colds, yucky weather...

Thanks all for your support over these last few weeks... like many have said bef...

Teenybopbabe

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduated!

Just completed my W9R3! Really surprised myself over the last 9-10 weeks (yes, I had to repeat a few runs). Big thanks to all here for the great support and...

Just completed my W9R3! Really surprised myself over the last 9-10 weeks (yes, I...

DellBoy8100

Graduate•5 years ago

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Almost done. Week 9 run 3 tomorrow.

I somehow managed not to notice this group until now. So that’s me a runner, I started at 52 years old and 18 1/2 stone, I have one more run to complete the...

I somehow managed not to notice this group until now. So that’s me a runner, I s...

MollyIx

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 less distance than week 2

Hi everyone . Started week 3 today and did the run . Felt great . When the run was finished I checked the distance on my running app and it was less than a run...

Hi everyone . Started week 3 today and did the run . Felt great . When the run w...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 8 Run2

I honestly cannot believe I am here... on the cusp of nearly doing it!! I had to stop during running a minute in week 1 and now I’m running nonstop for...

I honestly cannot believe I am here... on the cusp of nearly doing it!! I had to...

Orangepastill

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Run 2 week 2

Done and dusted! Roll on run 3 . I feel I’m getting into the swing of it now . Spring Equinox today so lighter mornings as that’s when I like to get out . Seen...

Done and dusted! Roll on run 3 . I feel I’m getting into the swing of it now . S...

Myzinnyboy

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1R2 coming up tomorrow

Feeling a little sore and achey from my first ever run yesterday, any tips to ease the aches today so I'm raring to go tomorrow?

Feeling a little sore and achey from my first ever run yesterday, any tips to ea...

Spurrr7

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

W9R1 under my belt ....

Morning all, decided to have an early run for a change before heading over to mum's for the day. With hindsight really glad I did a more challenging and...

Morning all, decided to have an early run for a change before heading over to mu...

SmashedPotato

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W8R2 just 4 runs to graduation

I took that a bit slower today as I’ve noticed despite always having drank 2 litres of water a day for years, these longer distances probably require me to up...

I took that a bit slower today as I’ve noticed despite always having drank 2 lit...

welsby1967

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Graduated!

I’ve just graduated, can’t tell you how great that feels, now l have to continue running 🏃‍♀️

I’ve just graduated, can’t tell you how great that feels, now l have to continue...

Johnny-depp

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Re-hab and Spondylolisthesis

Almost gave up this morning. I hadn't run for a week was away in Reykjavik and with the best will in the world I couldn't see myself running through the snow...

Almost gave up this morning. I hadn't run for a week was away in Reykjavik and w...

Basil1066

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

What to listen to whilst running

Just trying to get a feel for what’s good to listen to whilst running. I have tried music and that’s ok but I need a certain tempo otherwise I find I slow...

Just trying to get a feel for what’s good to listen to whilst running. I have ...

Astroblue

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3 complete

No drama just ran it, stuck to the strategy of slowing down if needed, but keep going, and hydrating day before and on day of run. Onwards we go to graduation...

No drama just ran it, stuck to the strategy of slowing down if needed, but keep ...

Astroblue

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Have to give up running 😭

I have a very mild disability it affects my movement and coordination and balance, I went and saw a specialist doctor yesterday and he told me along with my...

I have a very mild disability it affects my movement and coordination and balanc...

Tigg85

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Advice needed

I graduated the couch to 5k last year, and have done 5 park runs in 2019. But I can’t seem to run the full 5k course!! It’s a walk/run effort!! What should I...

I graduated the couch to 5k last year, and have done 5 park runs in 2019. But I ...

Evie75

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

Repeating weeks

Hi A couple of questions I could do with some advice on please How many of you chose to repeat a week. Im on week 3, no problem but I can see i may repeat...

Hi A couple of questions I could do with some advice on please How many of you ...

dualheritage

•5 years ago

4 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2019

W4R2 done but like pulling teeth!

Week 9 Run 2 - Final Countdown !

600 runs 😊

Week 9 Run 3 Yes!!!!

Woo hoo wk 5 run 2 done 😁😁 fiv...

Hi

Starting out

Goodness I’m happy

I did it! 🎉

Week 4 feeling accomplished!

New Starter!

Week 4 Run 2

W4R1 pulledcalf muscle

W8R3 not getting easier

And she’s done it! Yay!! 👏

Graduated!

Almost done. Week 9 run 3 tomorrow.

Week 3 less distance than week 2

Week 8 Run2

Run 2 week 2

W1R2 coming up tomorrow

W9R1 under my belt ....

W8R2 just 4 runs to graduation

Graduated!

Re-hab and Spondylolisthesis

What to listen to whilst running

Week 8 Run 3 complete

Have to give up running 😭

Advice needed

Repeating weeks

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