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Graduation run 😁

I made it! It’s still hard work but I can now run for 30 mins non-stop. Now to work towards 5k 😊

I made it! It’s still hard work but I can now run for 30 mins non-stop. Now to w...

JennyB48

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk6R1 - did it but .....

I had heard the warnings about this run but thought “I’ve done a 20 minute run, it’ll be fine!” Actually it felt anything but fine. Feel like I struggled with...

I had heard the warnings about this run but thought “I’ve done a 20 minute run, ...

JaniceG68

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7 DONE!!

I completed week 7 yesterday...so amazed that I'm managing to run for 25 minutes (and the key thing...I'm enjoying it). My first 5K race is 30th June (it's...

I completed week 7 yesterday...so amazed that I'm managing to run for 25 minutes...

Manby76

•5 years ago

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After restart, looking at running style

Hello. Please could I have some advice on running style please? Have had to restart the programme due to a bust device.... The probs the other day probably...

Hello. Please could I have some advice on running style please? Have had to res...

Sqiff

•5 years ago

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Run 3 Week 5 phew 🤩

Wow.......20 minutes non stop....a big step up It is true what everyone has been saying. Trust the process because it’s a proven process. Am so pleased...

Wow.......20 minutes non stop....a big step up It is true what everyone has b...

Bluemoon1958

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R2 Complete but at a slower pace

I must admit I've put this run off twice as last week I was still stiff from run 1 and then a full bank holiday 3 days of DIY in the garden mean I was even...

I must admit I've put this run off twice as last week I was still stiff from run...

The_Real_BFG

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk5R3 ☑️

My buddy is away so had to do this run on my own. Geared up with a good podcast and MapMyRun and did it! Not as hard as I anticipated although my time wouldn’t...

My buddy is away so had to do this run on my own. Geared up with a good podcast ...

Astonechat

Graduate•5 years ago

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Pre & post run stretches etc

Hi do I not need to do these? Is there a source I can be pointed to please? Many thanks 🙏

Hi do I not need to do these? Is there a source I can be pointed to please? Many...

Jogon123

•5 years ago

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2nd run complete

I'm classing this as my mid-life crises as haven't run for 30 years due to breaking my knee twice and my pelvis 3 times but, I woke up an hour before my alarm...

I'm classing this as my mid-life crises as haven't run for 30 years due to break...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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FROM 6” HIGH HEELS TO RUNNING SHOES

When I started C25K I remember sharing with my virtual running buddies that I was used to wearing six inch heels and hated trainers, I even stayed bare foot...

When I started C25K I remember sharing with my virtual running buddies that I wa...

welsby1967

Graduate•5 years ago

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Loving it!

Week 2, run 2 completed this morning around an almost empty local park. Im up at 6:30 on run days itching to get out of the door. Its giving me more enthusiasm...

Week 2, run 2 completed this morning around an almost empty local park. Im up at...

Scarlet48

•5 years ago

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Hello newbie here

Hi I’ve just completed run no. 4. It is getting easier already - even when raining yesterday. Decided to try to do something about my increasing dress size...

Hi I’ve just completed run no. 4. It is getting easier already - even when rain...

Jogon123

•5 years ago

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Still overweight but in better condition Grandad nears the end of the course.

Do not read this if you don’t want to know how long the runs are. Mid March 2019, I started this C25K course, not expecting to finish it. A few weeks before...

Do not read this if you don’t want to know how long the runs are. Mid March 201...

Hatman

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 complete - so happy

Week 1 completed and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it looking back, maybe not at the time ha ha… Onwards to Week 2 :-)

Week 1 completed and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it looking back, maybe n...

Tenby17

•5 years ago

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I Completed it!

I ran the final run yesterday! Week 9 Run 3 done..... and on my 37th Birthday! Still coming in at just under 5k so will spend the next few weeks leading up to...

I ran the final run yesterday! Week 9 Run 3 done..... and on my 37th Birthday! S...

Loumb82

Graduate•5 years ago

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New starter to C25k

Hi I have recently started the programme and just about to start week 2. I started last Thursday and felt so shattered and sore legs after he first one but...

Hi I have recently started the programme and just about to start week 2. I start...

Sunshine-ipswich

•5 years ago

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What have I done....nothing it seems

Ok worried to death first time doing this not out of bed yet trying to find the motivation. Where is it..??!! C’mon I can do this.....ha!

Ok worried to death first time doing this not out of bed yet trying to find the ...

Maybelle26

•5 years ago

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Week 3 run 2 after rain delay !

I’m about to do wk 3 run 2 after talking myself out of it for the last couple of days due to bad weather. I run around our field at home, so it’s quite muddy....

I’m about to do wk 3 run 2 after talking myself out of it for the last couple of...

Yellowfox

Graduate•5 years ago

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😁 I've got this!

I feel so amazing, like right in this moment I can do anything! The buzz I'm now getting from running is making me feel so empowered. It's making me look at...

I feel so amazing, like right in this moment I can do anything! The buzz I'm no...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W4R1 - It's been emotional

I think it's because I'm 'a woman of a certain age'😊 but I got very emotional when I finished today's W4R1! When Jo said something like "you've run 16...

I think it's because I'm 'a woman of a certain age'😊 but I got very emotional w...

Nanarunrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Let Week Two Commence

Beaver keen to get going on week two, I was up at stupid o’clock - and on my day off - to get my run in before anybody is likely to be about! The first 90...

Beaver keen to get going on week two, I was up at stupid o’clock - and on my day...

SpeedMaQueen

Graduate•5 years ago

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Post graduation run

Anyone else really struggle with your first post graduation run? I had a break of 4 days, I did have not a lot of sleep for a few days and was on my feet a lot...

Anyone else really struggle with your first post graduation run? I had a break o...

Lagger

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8r2 was a lot smoother!

Just got back from completing the second run of week 8 and it was a lot better than the first run of week 8! I started off slow and paced myself and I even ran...

Just got back from completing the second run of week 8 and it was a lot better t...

Redcello41

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduation ! Run 3 Week 9

By the light of the silvery moon I left the house this morning! Laura is in my ear ,brisk walk brisk walk, ok ready to run, yes I am, down the hill that I will...

By the light of the silvery moon I left the house this morning! Laura is in my e...

Myzinnyboy

Graduate•5 years ago

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Slow but sure

Feeling good. I've just done 1st session of week 2 and it was much easier than I was expecting, although it's taken me about 4 months to get there! In...

Feeling good. I've just done 1st session of week 2 and it was much easier than I...

NettieNoo

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Treadmill

Hi!. I just finished week 4 and last run I had to do it indoors on the treadmill due to the weather but I didn’t know even how to set it up properly as it...

Hi!. I just finished week 4 and last run I had to do it indoors on the treadmill...

I_can

•5 years ago

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New Runner

Hi. I am on week 4 run 1. Just finished. I didn’t find it too bad. I’m a bit worried that running for 20 plus minutes will be out of my reach though. Do you...

Hi. I am on week 4 run 1. Just finished. I didn’t find it too bad. I’m a bit wor...

LisaDaisyRose

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Becoming a Runner!

At 50, I guess I felt too old to start running, but I’m just about to start W5R1 and I love it! It’s a great stress reliever after work and I love how...

At 50, I guess I felt too old to start running, but I’m just about to start W5R1...

Mollybloom1

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R3 repeating tomorrow

I’m finding it tough going.... I feel heavy and tight and feel like I’m taking tiny strides. I started C25K because I’m stiffening up and am very unfit....

I’m finding it tough going.... I feel heavy and tight and feel like I’m taking t...

Archieandme

Graduate•5 years ago

20 Replies

Feeling nervous

Hi, New here, i started the programme last week so today was w2 r2. Feeling great! Found w2 r1 tough today wasnt so bad. Looked at w3 plan and am gettin...

Hi, New here, i started the programme last week so today was w2 r2. Feeling grea...

Poppp

•5 years ago

11 Replies

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All posts for May 2019

Graduation run 😁

Wk6R1 - did it but .....

W7 DONE!!

After restart, looking at running style

Run 3 Week 5 phew 🤩

W5R2 Complete but at a slower pace

Wk5R3 ☑️

Pre & post run stretches etc

2nd run complete

FROM 6” HIGH HEELS TO RUNNING SHOES

Loving it!

Hello newbie here

Still overweight but in better condition Grandad nears the end of the course.

Week 1 complete - so happy

I Completed it!

New starter to C25k

What have I done....nothing it seems

Week 3 run 2 after rain delay !

😁 I've got this!

W4R1 - It's been emotional

Let Week Two Commence

Post graduation run

W8r2 was a lot smoother!

Graduation ! Run 3 Week 9

Slow but sure

Treadmill

New Runner

Becoming a Runner!

W4R3 repeating tomorrow

Feeling nervous

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