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Week 7 struggle

I did my second run of week 7 today and it was hard. But I did finish it. The last few minutes I kept thinking “ how did I just do this ? “ I’m pumped that...

I did my second run of week 7 today and it was hard. But I did finish it. The la...

TulareRunner

•5 years ago

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Meant to run W9R1 today

So I am meant to be running week 9 run 1 today. Get on my running gear then my 8 year old pops up and tells me she has a class assembly she wants me to watch...

So I am meant to be running week 9 run 1 today. Get on my running gear then my 8...

Spurrr7

Graduate•5 years ago

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I’ve only gone and done it! W9R3 complete.

When I started this 9 weeks ago and struggled through my first 60 second ‘run’, I genuinely wondered how on earth I would ever manage to run for 30 minutes....

When I started this 9 weeks ago and struggled through my first 60 second ‘run’, ...

Hoozadaddy74

•5 years ago

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Week 9, Run 2

A few aches before and plenty more after, but it went OK. Tried to take it slowly but ended up covering the exact same distance in the 30 minutes. Highlight:...

A few aches before and plenty more after, but it went OK. Tried to take it slowl...

Stephen_UK

Graduate•5 years ago

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Not running today

W8r2 and I'm not going to run today. As well as running I go to the gym and last night at the gym I was coerced in to trying a spin class for the first time....

W8r2 and I'm not going to run today. As well as running I go to the gym and last...

Arttatt17

•5 years ago

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Wk9 run3 Done

And thats a wrap....this morning we ran our last wk9 run, and it felt great!! When I started to struggle i just thought about how in week 1 I struggled with...

And thats a wrap....this morning we ran our last wk9 run, and it felt great!! Wh...

AmysEmp

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 run 3 - feeling stronger!

I’m so proud of myself at the moment. As someone who has a disability causing joint and nerve pain across my whole body, I’ve spent the last 7 years since my...

I’m so proud of myself at the moment. As someone who has a disability causing jo...

StarGirl93

•5 years ago

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WK1R1 ✅

feeling pretty damn proud of myself 😊 I didn’t do a proper warm up though, thinking that this was more like a brisk walk...hahahahahaha...lesson learned! My...

feeling pretty damn proud of myself 😊 I didn’t do a proper warm up though, thi...

virgin_runner

•5 years ago

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Done it!

Started on this brilliant app in February. I have just done w9r3!!! I'm nearly 62 and never run before and suffer extreme anxiety and am a recovering alcoholic...

Started on this brilliant app in February. I have just done w9r3!!! I'm nearly 6...

suegrace

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1

After about a year of doing couch to 5k on and off managed to complete week 9 last week. Alas I then popped my calf playing cricket the following day! Probably...

After about a year of doing couch to 5k on and off managed to complete week 9 la...

Skeenobeener36

•5 years ago

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W4 done

Last run of week 4! Promised myself I’d treat myself to something when I finished week 4 so I’m booked in for a sports massage and new trainers!!!!

Last run of week 4! Promised myself I’d treat myself to something when I finishe...

ArticImp

Graduate•5 years ago

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Faithful spaniel

I returned from my holidays a graduate ! Faithful spaniel was most put out that we had not done this together so I promised him a graduation run of his own ....

I returned from my holidays a graduate ! Faithful spaniel was most put out that ...

Myzinnyboy

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk5 R2

woke up at 5:30AM to get that morning air. ✅ although tomorrow’s run looks scary

woke up at 5:30AM to get that morning air. ✅ although tomorrow’s run looks scary...

teexboos

•5 years ago

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Am I slightly odd?

What a dismal morning. Wet, dreich, and a bit chilly. Off we set, head down, determined to slog through the session but, do you know, I enjoyed it in a funny...

What a dismal morning. Wet, dreich, and a bit chilly. Off we set, head down, det...

CharlieChurch

•5 years ago

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Does the timer pause automatically when you get a phone call mid run ?

I'm on call this week and just as I was finding my rhythm for wk 5 run2 first 8 minutes, I got called, grrrrr! Only plus was I didn't pant down the phone at...

I'm on call this week and just as I was finding my rhythm for wk 5 run2 first 8...

Meepmum

Graduate•5 years ago

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1 away from graduation....

Well the finishing line is just ahead. Today i did week 9 run2 so 1 to go. I couldnt have done it without all your support. Friday and i graduate. Thank you...

Well the finishing line is just ahead. Today i did week 9 run2 so 1 to go. I c...

Daznvern

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4 D1 done but not enjoying club

Hi all, my local running club started a C25k a few weeks ago that gave me the motivation to start this again. I've done the program twice before so know it...

Hi all, my local running club started a C25k a few weeks ago that gave me the mo...

Ceejaybee

•5 years ago

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Wk4r2 - reminder to self:follow the plan

Today I ran wk4r2 and found it considerably harder than run 1. I have myself to blame. I decide to deviate from the plan and yesterday instead of having a rest...

Today I ran wk4r2 and found it considerably harder than run 1. I have myself to ...

Ckj06

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4r2 I’m struggling to run this week

Struggling W4r2. I’m struggling to get through week 4. Seem to be finding it really hard this week. Need to keep going maybe need to redo this week...

Struggling W4r2. I’m struggling to get through week 4. Seem to be finding it re...

Scruff55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Virus has meant Week 8 spread over 10 days

Fighting a virus I realised after W8r1 lat Tuesday that I needed to rest until I was feeling better. That took all weekend and so I’ve only just managed to do...

Fighting a virus I realised after W8r1 lat Tuesday that I needed to rest until I...

45Fitness

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9, run 2 done. So nearly there and so excited

Didn’t enjoy the run as much as Wk9r1, but it was hot and hillier. Love that I kept going despite feeling heavy legs and lungs from the outset 🤪. Definitely...

Didn’t enjoy the run as much as Wk9r1, but it was hot and hillier. Love that I k...

Dottie_D

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week8/run1 Was that really 28 mins?

I was so engrossed listening to Ken Bruce’s Pop Master on BBC sounds app I didn’t realise the 28 mins was coming to an end. Didn’t get many answers right but...

I was so engrossed listening to Ken Bruce’s Pop Master on BBC sounds app I didn’...

MrsPerch

Graduate•5 years ago

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Starting Over

Hi all Last year I completed the C25K and was so proud of the achievement, I lost about 3 stone along the way and I felt healthy and strong...but then the...

Hi all Last year I completed the C25K and was so proud of the achievement, I los...

virgin_runner

•5 years ago

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I got this!

Evening fellow runners, how is it all going? Sarah here, 29years old, fairlly unfit....nah I've just had a 2nd baby my body is shattered 🤣😂 so I decided...

Evening fellow runners, how is it all going? Sarah here, 29years old, fairlly un...

Sarah41089

•5 years ago

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W7 R2 Happening tomorrow!

Hi All, How are you all doing? I have had a few days break because I have been unwell and I also have my final exams at the moment! But feeling better so going...

Hi All, How are you all doing? I have had a few days break because I have been u...

bexcrowe

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running app recommendations

Hi, I'm looking for a decent app. Tried Strava for my last 2 runs - registered 0.3km and 0.7km ☹ 😡. Any advice or recommendations would be greatly...

Hi, I'm looking for a decent app. Tried Strava for my last 2 runs - registered 0...

Josiecat

Graduate•5 years ago

16 Replies

Life after C25K.

Just thought I'd say hello to the C25K community. 5.5km today, that's my long run at the moment. I have a 10k race in London on the 21 July, the day before my...

Just thought I'd say hello to the C25K community. 5.5km today, that's my long ru...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 8 done! What doesn’t kill you...

...makes you stronger! I’m not quiet sure how this has happened (I think it’s witchcraft) but I’ve just finished week 8. Tonight’s run was painful and I...

...makes you stronger! I’m not quiet sure how this has happened (I think it’s w...

Emlist29

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

So, I’ve just managed the first of week 4 and am gob-smacked I actually ran for 5 minutes. TWICE! That last one was hard, though, and definitely was the...

So, I’ve just managed the first of week 4 and am gob-smacked I actually ran for ...

NewRunner4

Graduate•5 years ago

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What’s on your running playlist?

Just worked out how to replace the dodgy podcast music with my own playlists. Pleased I won’t ever need to hear ‘Julie’ again, even though I was almost fond of...

Just worked out how to replace the dodgy podcast music with my own playlists. Pl...

Stephen_UK

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2019

Week 7 struggle

Meant to run W9R1 today

I’ve only gone and done it! W9R3 complete.

Week 9, Run 2

Not running today

Wk9 run3 Done

Week 1 run 3 - feeling stronger!

WK1R1 ✅

Done it!

Week 9 Run 1

W4 done

Faithful spaniel

Wk5 R2

Am I slightly odd?

Does the timer pause automatically when you get a phone call mid run ?

1 away from graduation....

W4 D1 done but not enjoying club

Wk4r2 - reminder to self:follow the plan

W4r2 I’m struggling to run this week

Virus has meant Week 8 spread over 10 days

Week 9, run 2 done. So nearly there and so excited

Week8/run1 Was that really 28 mins?

Starting Over

I got this!

W7 R2 Happening tomorrow!

Running app recommendations

Life after C25K.

Week 8 done! What doesn’t kill you...

Week 4 Run 1

What’s on your running playlist?

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