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A tough first 5 minute run but comfortable with the other 2, completed it without feeling too bad, gonna enjoy my rest day tomorrow then onto run 2 😊 I had a...

W5R1..done 💪🏼

A tough first 5 minute run but comfortable with the other 2, completed it withou...

Coco-Major

Graduate•5 years ago

Jo Whiley was right when she said this would be hard from a psychological point of view. It was harder to motivate myself to get out today and start week 5...

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Week 5 Run 1......phew!

Jo Whiley was right when she said this would be hard from a psychological point...

Moz2407

Graduate•5 years ago

Some of you might remember that I'm currently living in Spain, where gait analysis is damn near impossible to come by. So when I started this miraculous...

I can dream....

Some of you might remember that I'm currently living in Spain, where gait analys...

furlmouse

Graduate•5 years ago

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First run post graduation!

Felt strange heading out without Jo Whiley this evening!

Neilix1971

•5 years ago

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Running with my woof

My next run is week 3 run 1. I’ve been making my 3 year old retriever do the first two weeks with me. He loves it. Although I thought I was running at a...

My next run is week 3 run 1. I’ve been making my 3 year old retriever do the fir...

Coffee_shop

Graduate•5 years ago

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Coming to an end

Well my C25K journey is coming to an end. I’ve just completed wk9 run 1- only 2 more to go. To anyone who reads this and is just starting out- honestly if I...

Well my C25K journey is coming to an end. I’ve just completed wk9 run 1- only 2 ...

Craig-14

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

Do you?

Hi so after an illness I'm jogging again middle of week 6. First 10min run fine but after the 3min walk when I run again I have to keep stopping. I pause the...

Hi so after an illness I'm jogging again middle of week 6. First 10min run fine ...

Raine-49

•5 years ago

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W3 R1

So having not run for a week as away with the kids in the Lakes I went for a run today with apprehension. So glad I did it though as found running for 3 mins a...

So having not run for a week as away with the kids in the Lakes I went for a run...

Simoncr

•5 years ago

Finally got week one done. Okay it was started last week but finally done my third run after my knee had flared up. Hopefully with a little pushing this week...

3rd run achieved a little later than planned!

Finally got week one done. Okay it was started last week but finally done my thi...

muckypups

•5 years ago

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New shoes

After picking up a knee injury in December resulting in physio and re-starting C25K from scratch, decided a treat was in store. Knee strengthening exercises...

After picking up a knee injury in December resulting in physio and re-starting C...

Stuart448

Graduate•5 years ago

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2K - 15 MINS

Just been for my first run of the week and did 2K in 15 mins at a quicker pace (hard work) 😅 think it’s called threshold work but to all the professionals out...

Just been for my first run of the week and did 2K in 15 mins at a quicker pace (...

RunRunRun13

Graduate•5 years ago

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Tight calves

Anybody else get tight calves and shin splints when running?

Daviesjsd

•5 years ago

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Week3/run1 in the bag

3 continuous minutes! Me! This app is making a miracle happen. So pleased for getting my lazy backside off the couch and committing to it. Week 1 it all seemed...

3 continuous minutes! Me! This app is making a miracle happen. So pleased for ge...

MrsPerch

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2r3 completed

So thats the end of the 2nd week and im still here. Just had to make an appointment to see doc as cholesterol has come back as abnormal. Appointment is 2 weeks...

So thats the end of the 2nd week and im still here. Just had to make an appointm...

Stevieplink

Graduate•5 years ago

Im so grateful for all the lovely parks we have in Derby. I’m enjoying so much while doing my C25K. I’m on week 4 👊🏼

Hi 👋🏼Derby gal here!

Im so grateful for all the lovely parks we have in Derby. I’m enjoying so much ...

45Fitness

Graduate•5 years ago

I have done W4R2 after a gym workout 20 mins later I still managed to do it so the program works I was a bit more tired but not by a big margin so my...

W4R2 after a gym workout 😳

I have done W4R2 after a gym workout 20 mins later I still managed to do it so t...

Kevtrev

•5 years ago

9 Replies

W2r1

Hi all Am hoping to do week 2 run 1 today but have a headache, do you think a run would help?

Hi all Am hoping to do week 2 run 1 today but have a headache, do you think a ru...

Chicken55yrs

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

Week 8 run 1 done this afternoon on the treadmill. Still surprised that I'm managing these runs but a little deflated by the fact that I'm not managing...

Week 8 run 1 done this afternoon on the treadmill. Still surprised that I'm mana...

Shell1712

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Run 2wk7 done

I did it.. Thanks for replies re calf pain.. Will try all suggestions 😁

Bluebell72

•5 years ago

Wow. That was a shock to the system!! I’ve made a point of not looking ahead so I don’t scare myself 😂 So I wasn’t exactly prepared for today!! I got through...

W4R1 - That was tough

Wow. That was a shock to the system!! I’ve made a point of not looking ahead so ...

Nicky_F

Graduate•5 years ago

Just done my first run and I feel brilliant already! I run now and then but not often and I just feel so happy it’s unreal!

First C25K run! Wk1R1

Just done my first run and I feel brilliant already! I run now and then but not ...

ChrisB999

•5 years ago

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Back from IC

After some excellent physio from a local sports therapist today was first gentle run back, no knee pain o yes. Missed running so much for it's mental therapy...

After some excellent physio from a local sports therapist today was first gentle...

KevinFG

Graduate•5 years ago

Well that wasn't easy and I'm not sure I want to declare W8 done-and-dusted. I did W8R1 on the treadmill, started W8R2 on the track but stopped 10 min into it...

W8R3...or is it?

Well that wasn't easy and I'm not sure I want to declare W8 done-and-dusted. I d...

BigLebowski

Graduate•5 years ago

So finished R2 but I really didn't enjoy it. Before I even started I was questioning whether I was in the right head space and if i should run tomorrow...

W7,R2 - completed but not enjoyed!

So finished R2 but I really didn't enjoy it. Before I even started I was questi...

PVH1

Graduate•5 years ago

Here is my wonderful faithful spaniel! He is ready for the off with his coat on as it was a bit chilly in the morning and he’s 9 now so likes to be pampered!

Faithful Running Pals

Here is my wonderful faithful spaniel! He is ready for the off with his coat on ...

Myzinnyboy

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5

So last week was a bad week. I recieved some devastating news that was very hard to process and come to terms with. When you loose a friend suddenly the...

So last week was a bad week. I recieved some devastating news that was very hard...

WickedAlwaysWins

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Week 7 run 3 really struggled

I’ve been doing most of the longer runs so far in the treadmill but thought i’d venture outside for this this one, really struggled to complete the 25 minutes...

I’ve been doing most of the longer runs so far in the treadmill but thought i’d ...

running06

•5 years ago

So today was the day. The moment I was convinced my couch to 5k journey would be over. Me? Run for 5 minutes? No chance I won’t be able to do it. I could cry...

Breaking the barrier! W4R1

So today was the day. The moment I was convinced my couch to 5k journey would be...

Bridetobe123

•5 years ago