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Week 4 (week 9 in reality) and I’m shattered and in pain!

After spending a while on week 3 I decided today was the day to step up to week 4. I managed it kinda. I get passed by some walkers I’m so slow but I did it....

After spending a while on week 3 I decided today was the day to step up to week ...

SMxxx

•5 years ago

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Back to it

Well after some time out due to tendonitis after week 5 run 3. I have started c25k from the beginning. W1r1 completed. Boy have I missed it 😀

Well after some time out due to tendonitis after week 5 run 3. I have started c...

Shoot

•5 years ago

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I made it!!! bring on week 3

It was a hard run tonight. But pushed myself really getting into this program now looking for to week 3. Not sure if a can run for a full 3 mins. But will try

It was a hard run tonight. But pushed myself really getting into this program no...

Walker78

•5 years ago

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I did it!

Yes, I am a graduate!...It was rather warm, but thankfully there was a lovely breeze on the seafront. The cooler evening meant that there were quite a few...

Yes, I am a graduate!...It was rather warm, but thankfully there was a lovely br...

Zebadee1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running 🏃‍♀️ this evening

Boy! What was I thinking??? What made me believe it was okay to go running for half an hour in this heat and humidity? We even waited until 8pm, but it was...

Boy! What was I thinking??? What made me believe it was okay to go running for h...

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduate

Finally completed week 9 run 3! From someone who hasn’t run in a good 20(ish) years, I managed to run for 30 minutes (with a brief walk at the turnaround...

Finally completed week 9 run 3! From someone who hasn’t run in a good 20(ish) ye...

BrummyC

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1 (Fail) :(

Week 7 went well I ran 4 x 25mins over 7days each was comfortable with little sprints at the end and I felt invincible. How wrong was I! I could only run Week...

Week 7 went well I ran 4 x 25mins over 7days each was comfortable with little sp...

Ape1974

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hydration

How much do we drink? I know it depends on weather, exercise, weight etc. I drink about 3litres a day (including mugs of tea (I like my tea😉) Just curious!

How much do we drink? I know it depends on weather, exercise, weight etc. I drin...

Sillybilly1

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8 r2 done. That was tough!

After doing run 1 with ease found tonight’s 28 minute run tough. Maybe it was the heat but was seriously considering giving up at around the 10 minute mark and...

After doing run 1 with ease found tonight’s 28 minute run tough. Maybe it was th...

1985lad

Graduate•5 years ago

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Beginning

Just started up after a year and wow shouldn't have started on week 5 in this heat next time I will do an easier one blowing!

Just started up after a year and wow shouldn't have started on week 5 in this he...

Cwhicker1978

•5 years ago

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Well I did it......

After completing c25k last year and growing to live running.... I had an extended break from November to April and then struggled to get back into running. So...

After completing c25k last year and growing to live running.... I had an extende...

Schofield

Graduate•5 years ago

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3 week break

So having been away for a few weeks to Dubai and definitely not running out there in 100 plus temperatures, I got up early to avoid the heat and did first run...

So having been away for a few weeks to Dubai and definitely not running out ther...

Gingeral57

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R2

Nearly there and today was my fastest time though slow by many people’s standards ! Just need to pick the right day for graduation run when it’s not 🥵 hot .....

Nearly there and today was my fastest time though slow by many people’s standard...

Joggingonthewildside

Graduate•5 years ago

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Air is thick!

Graduation run tomorrow morning. Just walked out of work and the air feels really heavy. It’s going to be a slow one I think 🥺

Graduation run tomorrow morning. Just walked out of work and the air feels reall...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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Why?

Why do i have to go to work? why is it so hot? why did i bang my knee cap on my desk this afternoon? Why oh why? and woo flipping hoo!!! 25 minutes ran we can...

Why do i have to go to work? why is it so hot? why did i bang my knee cap on my ...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduate consolidation podcasts?

Hi everyone, are there follow on apps for graduates of C25K? What’s everyone doing after completing the programme? I’ve just done my first park run, but need...

Hi everyone, are there follow on apps for graduates of C25K? What’s everyone doi...

Archieandme

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 reruns

Hi everyone I've completed my first 3 runs of week 1. It's been a long time since I did any exercise at all really. As for being in shape? Is a puddle a......

Hi everyone I've completed my first 3 runs of week 1. It's been a long time sinc...

Dunbon18

•5 years ago

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1st run week 9

Did the first 30 min run today - 3.25km and it was.. ok. I mean, I was tired and hot and I'm sure a bit slower towards the end than last week, but I really...

Did the first 30 min run today - 3.25km and it was.. ok. I mean, I was tired and...

arbitrarygenius

Graduate•5 years ago

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I’ve graduated!

Never thought I would make it but I have run for 30 minutes for the third time today. Can’t believe it!! Such a good programme ..... 🥳🤩🥳 Next struggle is...

Never thought I would make it but I have run for 30 minutes for the third time t...

Looeylooders

Graduate•5 years ago

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Cant believe it.. !!

This lady has just completely 1st run of week 4!! Never ever ever thought i could do it but its helping with my no smoking.. day 22.. feel sweaty and knackered...

This lady has just completely 1st run of week 4!! Never ever ever thought i coul...

Newlyfoundenergy

•5 years ago

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Day 1 😬

Hello, I’m 59, can’t run for a bus - so not sure what I’m doing here. But I do know that I need to get fitter and healthier as I approach the big 60. I do get...

Hello, I’m 59, can’t run for a bus - so not sure what I’m doing here. But I do k...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Achilles pain update

Well I went off to the docs, and as luck would have it, no achilles pain today! Anyway, she poked and prodded and we found where it hurts. She has printed out...

Well I went off to the docs, and as luck would have it, no achilles pain today! ...

j-runs

Graduate•5 years ago

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What is Your Week? July... Week 4...Come and join us!

Hello runners:) Well...another week gone...! July is simply whizzing by! We have had some warm weather and more to come this week.... I am running again three...

Hello runners:) Well...another week gone...! July is simply whizzing by! We have...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

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1st run: done!

I haven’t run for 2.5 years after picking up a hip injury (won’t go away) and having constant shin splints. Decided to try again so just did my first C2 5K...

I haven’t run for 2.5 years after picking up a hip injury (won’t go away) and ha...

Alexandra_merris

•5 years ago

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I did it

1st time for 34 years, I did my first run.xx

ccmissy

•5 years ago

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Week9 R1

Well that was a hot & sticky run!! Hoping to complete R3 on Saturday with a Parkrun. Happy running folks. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Well that was a hot & sticky run!! Hoping to complete R3 on Saturday with a Park...

Oldlady57

•5 years ago

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Week one run one!

I DID IT! I ran for the first time ever! It was hard and now my legs are wobbly, but I did it! The thought of running in front of people terrified me for some...

I DID IT! I ran for the first time ever! It was hard and now my legs are wobbly,...

Lazybet300

•5 years ago

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Almost there....advice please

Just completed W9R1 so hoping to graduate on Friday - fingers crossed. I was just thinking about what to do after graduation and have read with interest all...

Just completed W9R1 so hoping to graduate on Friday - fingers crossed. I was jus...

Davo123

Graduate•5 years ago

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Never going to run I said.....W9 here I come.

Well ive finally got to w8r3 - completed earlier today. It's taken 13 weeks to get here (a mix of illness, holidays and work). My Mrs went in the car to the...

Well ive finally got to w8r3 - completed earlier today. It's taken 13 weeks to g...

5dogs

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 completed: HaPpY new territory...

After sunshine training in the Southern Balkans, new coach to take me through to week 9. Feeling chuffed having never run before. It’s the glow of achievement...

After sunshine training in the Southern Balkans, new coach to take me through to...

DaiFit

Graduate•5 years ago

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All posts for July 2019

Week 4 (week 9 in reality) and I’m shattered and in pain!

Back to it

I made it!!! bring on week 3

I did it!

Running 🏃‍♀️ this evening

Graduate

Week 8 Run 1 (Fail) :(

Hydration

W8 r2 done. That was tough!

Beginning

Well I did it......

3 week break

W9R2

Air is thick!

Why?

Graduate consolidation podcasts?

Week 1 reruns

1st run week 9

I’ve graduated!

Cant believe it.. !!

Day 1 😬

Achilles pain update

What is Your Week? July... Week 4...Come and join us!

1st run: done!

I did it

Week9 R1

Week one run one!

Almost there....advice please

Never going to run I said.....W9 here I come.

Week 5 completed: HaPpY new territory...

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