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What to do on 'Rest' Days?

Hi All, Just wondering what everyone does on rest days. I am desk based so don't get a lot of mobility during the day so like to get out for a walk in the...

Hi All, Just wondering what everyone does on rest days. I am desk based so don't...

Ceejaybee

•5 years ago

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W9R1.... Finally! Favourite run yet ☀

Finally after what felt like forever I've made it into week 9 (son breaking his arm has delayed this) Well it was worth all the delays I think this was my...

Finally after what felt like forever I've made it into week 9 (son breaking his ...

Spurrr7

Graduate•5 years ago

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Stepping Stones Birthday run with Laura

As it's my 73rd birthday today and I have reran all the C25K runs two times I thought I would start the Stepping Stones Podcast runs today. The run went...

As it's my 73rd birthday today and I have reran all the C25K runs two times I t...

AlMorr

Ambassador•5 years ago

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Go me 🤗

W4 completed. I never thought I’d make it this far giving myself a major part on the back today.

W4 completed. I never thought I’d make it this far giving myself a major part on...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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C25K Second Time Round.✅

Following a self inflicted, overuse and poor training regime I succeeded in giving myself an Achilles tendinopathy.Which was followed by a seized hip and...

Following a self inflicted, overuse and poor training regime I succeeded in givi...

Tbae

•5 years ago

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Pleased with myself 😊

W1, R3 complete yey! So chuffed with myself for getting my fat backside off my couch and starting something that makes me feel so good. I did this mornings run...

W1, R3 complete yey! So chuffed with myself for getting my fat backside off my c...

Wobblebelly

•5 years ago

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FOR THE NEWLY GRADUATED OUT THERE

HI Guys I thought I’d say a huge congratulations to all the newly graduated out there, as I’m now well and truly in my groove and enjoying 3 or 4 5k runs a...

HI Guys I thought I’d say a huge congratulations to all the newly graduated out...

welsby1967

Graduate•5 years ago

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How do you know if you have an injury or just a muscle strain/pull?

So I went on my very first consolidation run two days ago and went at a faster pace than I have been doing. It felt comfortable but after I had finished my 30...

So I went on my very first consolidation run two days ago and went at a faster p...

Redcello41

Graduate•5 years ago

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6am start

Loving getting up and out really setting me up for the day ahead. Completed week 4 run three. The positive for me today was the fact that as the run ended I...

Loving getting up and out really setting me up for the day ahead. Completed wee...

Janey72

•5 years ago

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Oops

So after 3.5 weeks off, after being ill i went straight back to week 5 run 1 was ok ‘ish’ run 2 was hard (I didn’t rest 😩). Now run 3 is tomorrow and im so...

So after 3.5 weeks off, after being ill i went straight back to week 5 run 1 was...

Kdwg

•5 years ago

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Thwarted by Beautiful Shoes

I took the beautiful shoes I bought in a Marrakech souk out for their maiden voyage on Tuesday and they absolutely tore my heels to shreds. Unfortunately, my...

I took the beautiful shoes I bought in a Marrakech souk out for their maiden voy...

ellewood7

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 Run1 ✅ was a good one

Did first run of week 8 this morning. It was very hard getting out of bed. Was a warm night and I didn’t sleep well 😒. Had to tell myself to get out and run...

Did first run of week 8 this morning. It was very hard getting out of bed. Was a...

JaniceG68

Graduate•5 years ago

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Knees update....

So 2 weeks ago tomorrow, I got agonising k de pain at the end of my W1R3 and posted on here. I tried all the RICE stuff and no better. Went to my Doctors on...

So 2 weeks ago tomorrow, I got agonising k de pain at the end of my W1R3 and pos...

Iansb2003

•5 years ago

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Help? not progressing

So I’m a recent graduate of C25K and am a little lost now. I’ve tried the 10K next step but really miss Laura and the regular time lines. I’ve regressed back...

So I’m a recent graduate of C25K and am a little lost now. I’ve tried the 10K ne...

Seajay21

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wow! Week Four!

This morning’s attempt on week four went surprisingly well despite the wind and startling a deer - not sure who got the biggest fright! The poor thing watched...

This morning’s attempt on week four went surprisingly well despite the wind and ...

SpeedMaQueen

Graduate•5 years ago

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Happy running

Hi All - after the 5k I’ve kept it up 3 times a week ! I’m going to keep training so I can get time down as at minute am on 40 mins for a 5k . I’m enjoying...

Hi All - after the 5k I’ve kept it up 3 times a week ! I’m going to keep trainin...

Sammy-Lou

•5 years ago

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Running again

5 years ago, i was a regular runner of all things 5k with a few 10K in the mix. Life, injury and house move put an end to my running. I’m back now trying to...

5 years ago, i was a regular runner of all things 5k with a few 10K in the mix. ...

QueenBols

Graduate•5 years ago

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Birthday run

Last run in week 8 and on my birthday, what a great way to start my day! Phone went flat half way through so the tweeting of the birds carried me to the end,...

Last run in week 8 and on my birthday, what a great way to start my day! Phone w...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Very large lady update

Today I completed my 3rd week of consolidation runs. I have mainly stuck to 3 x 30 min runs but have run 5k twice which took me about 45 mins. The thing I’ve...

Today I completed my 3rd week of consolidation runs. I have mainly stuck to 3 x ...

Twinkle2

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R1 done✔️ cheeky run

It's been said many a time on here, but W6R1 - that's a cheeky run😜. I found it much harder than the 20 minute run, I just seemed to get into a good rhythm...

It's been said many a time on here, but W6R1 - that's a cheeky run😜. I found it...

Nanarunrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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What was all the fuss about!

After stressing about running week 5 run 3 - I did it last night. I went to the local common as nothing was going to stop me. Especially traffic. I did it and...

After stressing about running week 5 run 3 - I did it last night. I went to the ...

Pappy1702

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Oh yeah

W1 done. 5.45. Feel 👍

Comfortnotspeed

•5 years ago

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W9r3

Did it *whispers* graduation badge pretty please. And because everyone is posting pics of their graduation view...here is mine : p

Did it *whispers* graduation badge pretty please. And because everyone is postin...

backintime

Graduate•5 years ago

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Repeating runs

Does anyone know why I can’t repeat the 20 min run on my app? I’m having to use the 25min one (w6, r3) which is fine but a bit of variety would be good. Maybe...

Does anyone know why I can’t repeat the 20 min run on my app? I’m having to use ...

Timeoff

Graduate•5 years ago

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Difficulty....

Would be interested to hear which week (if any) was the most challenging transition, wk 4 to 5 ....? I try not to look ahead, but I can’t help it😂

Would be interested to hear which week (if any) was the most challenging transit...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Going back to week 1 to improve speed

I’m wondering how I can get my speed up, and I had a sudden thought... I’ve never run before and I’m on week 8. After graduation I go back to week1 and start...

I’m wondering how I can get my speed up, and I had a sudden thought... I’ve neve...

MrsPerch

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 done!

Finished off week 6 today! I was really happy considering I ran the second half of those 25 minutes into the wind. It was tough but I did it. I’m a runner now...

Finished off week 6 today! I was really happy considering I ran the second half ...

alisonr54

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk5 R3

Hi I completed run 3 of week 5 this week and I’m pretty sure at the end it advised repeating this run before moving on to week 6? If I’m honest I was that...

Hi I completed run 3 of week 5 this week and I’m pretty sure at the end it advis...

TracyL2203

•5 years ago

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W9R3 - not a Parkrun but a parks run 🙂

Snuggle down, this could be a long one! I really wanted to finish my C25k journey by doing my first Parkrun but I'm giving blood tomorrow so couldn't leave my...

Snuggle down, this could be a long one! I really wanted to finish my C25k journ...

Jogunlikely

Graduate•5 years ago

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Is it ok to be slow?

Since I started couch to 5K I’ve run with a friend who is 10 years younger (I’m 64 my friend is 54) She always starts faster than me and often loops around and...

Since I started couch to 5K I’ve run with a friend who is 10 years younger (I’m ...

PrincessSaffy

Graduate•5 years ago

25 Replies

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All posts for May 2019

What to do on 'Rest' Days?

W9R1.... Finally! Favourite run yet ☀

Stepping Stones Birthday run with Laura

Go me 🤗

C25K Second Time Round.✅

Pleased with myself 😊

FOR THE NEWLY GRADUATED OUT THERE

How do you know if you have an injury or just a muscle strain/pull?

6am start

Oops

Thwarted by Beautiful Shoes

Week 8 Run1 ✅ was a good one

Knees update....

Help? not progressing

Wow! Week Four!

Happy running

Running again

Birthday run

Very large lady update

W6R1 done✔️ cheeky run

What was all the fuss about!

Oh yeah

W9r3

Repeating runs

Difficulty....

Going back to week 1 to improve speed

Week 6 done!

Wk5 R3

W9R3 - not a Parkrun but a parks run 🙂

Is it ok to be slow?

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