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Accidental run!

Got as far as week 7. Haven't run for 5 days as been very wheezy and tired. Thought I'd have brisk walk tonight, ended up running down the beach after my...

Got as far as week 7. Haven't run for 5 days as been very wheezy and tired. Th...

Tippyrunn

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation Run 5 (Stepping Stones)

After three rest days...off I went...thought I would try the C25K stepping stone podcast but as I was running Laura said let’s “speed it up” and realised I had...

After three rest days...off I went...thought I would try the C25K stepping stone...

RunRunRun13

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R3

🏃‍♀️ I've completed W6R3, the 25min run!🏃‍♀️ I planned to do it yesterday, but my legs were too sore after a first attempt of a 'body attack' fitness class...

🏃‍♀️ I've completed W6R3, the 25min run!🏃‍♀️ I planned to do it yesterday, but...

clairer6873

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk7🏃‍♀️ Struggling 😩

I’m feeling like my enthusiasm is waning! I just can’t seem to run.. I want to do it. But I’m struggling - feel like I’ve hit a bit of a wall. Help!!!

I’m feeling like my enthusiasm is waning! I just can’t seem to run.. I want to...

123-wjt

•5 years ago

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Consolidation run number around 4?!

What the actual hell was that run all about. Legs heavy, arms heavy...... felt terrible!!!! But..... I’ll be back! 🤣🤗

What the actual hell was that run all about. Legs heavy, arms heavy...... felt t...

FionaLamb

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduated!

Omg I graduated this afternoon. Let me just tell you what an amazing thing this is! I was diagnosed with MS when I was 19 and was in a wheelchair! I’m now 48...

Omg I graduated this afternoon. Let me just tell you what an amazing thing this...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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If I can do this....anyone can!

This morning I completed W5R3. I am in absolute shock. It wasn’t easy but for all new starters who look forward and are worried about this run...if I can do...

This morning I completed W5R3. I am in absolute shock. It wasn’t easy but for al...

Twinkle2

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R3 ✅

I’m surprising myself now! I got up at 6:15am to complete this run - 25mins - and won’t say it was easy! Thought about pace, slowed down at around 18mins which...

I’m surprising myself now! I got up at 6:15am to complete this run - 25mins - an...

jaybrass73

Graduate•5 years ago

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Foot Injury

Having graduated at the end of January I have been running (well, more a shuffle / jog) 5k every other day since. Last week I twisted my ankle in a pot hole...

Having graduated at the end of January I have been running (well, more a shuffle...

2old4this

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 done!

I am so pleased to have got this far, nothing is going to stop me now! I am 65 and have never been a runner. I do a lot of yoga but realised I needed some...

I am so pleased to have got this far, nothing is going to stop me now! I am 65 a...

Astonechat

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R2

Powered through another one! This one got a bit tough in the last 5 mins of running, however, I was likely not at optimal hydration, and only had one...

Powered through another one! This one got a bit tough in the last 5 mins of ru...

AlasdairW

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 - done 😄😄😄

So happy to have completed week 3 run 3. Considering first park run on Sunday for week 4 run 1, not sure if I should wait until week 9 is complete?

So happy to have completed week 3 run 3. Considering first park run on Sunday fo...

Cath47

•5 years ago

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Newbie

Hi All, I am Jenny 45 from Essex. Just completed run 2 of week 1. I am hoping that things will get easier, I am so puffed out that I can’t imagine being able...

Hi All, I am Jenny 45 from Essex. Just completed run 2 of week 1. I am hoping th...

Gwennyjenny

Graduate•5 years ago

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Painful knees

Just completed Week 4 Run 2 and I can honestly say I couldn't wait for it to be over. My run wasn't much faster than the walking because my knees are really...

Just completed Week 4 Run 2 and I can honestly say I couldn't wait for it to be ...

111970

•5 years ago

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C25K begins for me this Sunday

I've always been a walker, never really done running but I've been following the NHS One Health emails for about five years now and finally become inspired to...

I've always been a walker, never really done running but I've been following the...

Serenity0365

Graduate•5 years ago

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Post Graduation

Graduated a couple of weeks ago. Conti uing to run twice a week , 30 minute runs, but not getting any easier. Is there any benefit to altering runs so 1 is...

Graduated a couple of weeks ago. Conti uing to run twice a week , 30 minute runs...

TheSnail

•5 years ago

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Wk5 run 3

I made it , 20 mins and it feels good, when that voice said well done your halfway through I thought there’s no way I’m going to finish this but suddenly that...

I made it , 20 mins and it feels good, when that voice said well done your half...

Gingeral57

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R3 complete...but ran through nausea

Hi all. Completed this run this morning on a lovely route. Toxic 10 dissipated, so I thought "right, time to relax into this run and enjoy it" I suddenly...

Hi all. Completed this run this morning on a lovely route. Toxic 10 dissipated, ...

Franglaise

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R3

Done, albeit slowly, and no high at the end this time. Too early in the morning perhaps. The plan really works and I'm so glad to have it! Almost a runner!...

Done, albeit slowly, and no high at the end this time. Too early in the morning ...

Runs

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wooo hoo!! 20 minutes in a row!

Was feeling awful before the run, anxious and IBS cramps and to be honest I did find it harder than I expected. Think I need to try running without music as it...

Was feeling awful before the run, anxious and IBS cramps and to be honest I did ...

Bumblebetty

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1:R2

I must admit that I was looking to blame the snow and put off this run. But, with a little bit of encouragement from my wife, off I went! It was slightly...

I must admit that I was looking to blame the snow and put off this run. But, wit...

Pathfinder1

•5 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3

Woop Woop , I've done it ! Still not running near to 5 K , but I am running for 30 mins and covering 3.2K and feeling good at the end . Such a great programme...

Woop Woop , I've done it ! Still not running near to 5 K , but I am running for...

Rainybella

Graduate•5 years ago

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9:2 - phew

Well despite the horrendous weather I set out last night - despite sinus pain (which has dogged me since W3). As I had to go back to trekking the street, I got...

Well despite the horrendous weather I set out last night - despite sinus pain (w...

JellyJac

Graduate•5 years ago

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To parkrun or not?

Hi, I am currently at W7,R2 and have read about parkrun on the forum. Was thinking of attempting parkrun this weekend as my run 3 of this week, with the...

Hi, I am currently at W7,R2 and have read about parkrun on the forum. Was thinki...

Foodbaby

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Is this an injury?

I complete week 2 run 2 last Wednesday (9 days, ago) I enjoyed it but finished with sore knees. I've not run since and they are still very sore. On the inside...

I complete week 2 run 2 last Wednesday (9 days, ago) I enjoyed it but finished w...

Hotpinkdaisy66

•5 years ago

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Wk 5 Day 3 woohooooooo

Hi everyone hope your alk well, I did it wasnt supposed to run until tomorrow but my schedule changed so I decided to take the bull by the horns as they say...

Hi everyone hope your alk well, I did it wasnt supposed to run until tomorrow b...

Zanzibar4

Graduate•5 years ago

14 Replies

I’m getting there

Well today after failing miserably at W4R1 - stupid me did it on an uphill route! I redid it on a flat running surface & yay I did it!!! Feeling proud of...

Well today after failing miserably at W4R1 - stupid me did it on an uphill route...

Elsie27

•5 years ago

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Pushed on to 10K steady

Having graduated from C25K last year I have doing 30-40 minute runs 3 times a week, I has become part of my routine, I have lost 20lb too. Yesterday I had more...

Having graduated from C25K last year I have doing 30-40 minute runs 3 times a we...

Belushi

Graduate•5 years ago

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Do I have to always have a rest day?

Morning, I graduated 2-3 weeks ago & I'm really enjoying consolidating the program, I generally ran 5K twice a week and 7K once at a slower pace. I still...

Morning, I graduated 2-3 weeks ago & I'm really enjoying consolidating the progr...

Capri-

Graduate•5 years ago

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Nike help today

After reading of someone downloading the Nike run app I gave it a try today. I still like the C25K coaching style but Coach Bennett made a nice change. He...

After reading of someone downloading the Nike run app I gave it a try today. I ...

WalkingWithLabradors

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for April 2019

Accidental run!

Consolidation Run 5 (Stepping Stones)

W6R3

Wk7🏃‍♀️ Struggling 😩

Consolidation run number around 4?!

Graduated!

If I can do this....anyone can!

W6R3 ✅

Foot Injury

Week 1 done!

W9R2

Week 3 - done 😄😄😄

Newbie

Painful knees

C25K begins for me this Sunday

Post Graduation

Wk5 run 3

W6R3 complete...but ran through nausea

W5R3

Wooo hoo!! 20 minutes in a row!

W1:R2

Week 9 Run 3

9:2 - phew

To parkrun or not?

Is this an injury?

Wk 5 Day 3 woohooooooo

I’m getting there

Pushed on to 10K steady

Do I have to always have a rest day?

Nike help today

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