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Happy that I managed the 30 mins. Not quite at 5k though...

Did it!

Bluebeader

Graduate•5 years ago

Hello! I’m considering getting a Fitbit Versa IF I get the running bug. Has anyone on this forum got one? The reviews are quite mixed on Amazon. I think it’s...

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Fitbit Versa?

Hello! I’m considering getting a Fitbit Versa IF I get the running bug. Has anyo...

Benttoe

Graduate•5 years ago

Lovely setting and great route (home of the local ParkRun), but new to me. The varied route took us first around a playing field then along a paved track and...

Taunton Race for Life - 5k

Lovely setting and great route (home of the local ParkRun), but new to me. The v...

skysue16

Graduate•5 years ago

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5k achieved!

This is my first post, but I've been slowly plugging away at the programme having previously been unable to run 2 mins without getting out of breath and...

This is my first post, but I've been slowly plugging away at the programme havin...

Njoy30

•5 years ago

Just done 25 minutes on treadmill so feel better about me.

Back on treadmill

Scruff55

Graduate•5 years ago

Central Portugal - July 2019! OK, so I'm in bed having a rest, it's over 20 deg outside and the sun is shining; I've had a lovely lie-in as I worked hard...

Really awful picture of me in Shock after 'fast' run!

Central Portugal - July 2019! OK, so I'm in bed having a rest, it's over 20 deg ...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

I've just got back from running my very first official 5K race today which I am very pleased with! It was so hot and I was feeling apprehensive because of my...

I ran my very first official 5K race today!

I've just got back from running my very first official 5K race today which I am ...

Redcello41

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hot Sunday run

So mixing it up again. Free 30 mins so guess who got the trainers on. 1k slow, 1k fast, 1k medium & last 500m flat out. Yip this was a good workout.

So mixing it up again. Free 30 mins so guess who got the trainers on. 1k slow, ...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W9R1 and 1st Parkrun

After a week on holiday and no running I was a bit nervous about getting back on track, but no worries in the end about not having run for a week - possibly...

After a week on holiday and no running I was a bit nervous about getting back on...

NewRunner4

Graduate•5 years ago

After taking kit and having the best of intentions, I didn't run on holiday at all. Got back early yesterday and was slightly dreading the first run after two...

Week 7/1 after holiday rest period

After taking kit and having the best of intentions, I didn't run on holiday at a...

TortoiseRegretsHare

Graduate•5 years ago

Question: I am in week 5. Is it normal that my next run is 25 minutes? I did 2X 8 mins today and I really struggled! Will I be able to achieve 25 in 2 days?...

Week 5 question

Question: I am in week 5. Is it normal that my next run is 25 minutes? I did 2X ...

Paty23

•5 years ago

Lying on my back in the garden after a run, staring at clouds, allegedly stretching 🤣 W2 is over...

Chillin’

Lying on my back in the garden after a run, staring at clouds, allegedly stretch...

DrBunny

•5 years ago

I followed the program through end-2018 and got up to jogging 7K by mid-April. Had to stop on doctor’s advice after noticing a bloodshot eye (sub-conjunctival...

Resuming after 3 months

I followed the program through end-2018 and got up to jogging 7K by mid-April. H...

up_and_running

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Wow

Hello all! Am new in here today as only just started exploring my app properly- but managed to do week 5 run 3 today. Delighted with how it’s going! Thanks for...

Hello all! Am new in here today as only just started exploring my app properly- ...

Flygirlkat

•5 years ago

I have decided to go private on Strava for the time being whilst I am training (loosely) for the Yorkshire Marathon. One of the reasons is that I don't feel...

Going private on Strava

I have decided to go private on Strava for the time being whilst I am training (...

Pippa49

•5 years ago

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TODAY IS GRADUATION RUN DAY AHHHHH 😱😱😱

So the day is finally here! Not my final run as I will now still be running 3 times a week if not more for the rest of my days! But the final run of the...

So the day is finally here! Not my final run as I will now still be running 3 ti...

WillRunForWine

Graduate•5 years ago

Although using C25K for running, I think that I have a good level of fitness as Do a couple of Spinning and Bodypump classes at my local gym. Although I was on...

Feeling rather smug this morning!

Although using C25K for running, I think that I have a good level of fitness as ...

Racer555

Graduate•5 years ago

Just tried a run outside for a consolidation run. Only actually managed to run for 6 minutes in one go the rest of the time it was 2-3 minute runs. Back to the...

Outside!!!!!!

Just tried a run outside for a consolidation run. Only actually managed to run f...

Scruff55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Achievement

So happy to say that i have completed all week 1 runs ! Nervous for week 2 but here goes !

So happy to say that i have completed all week 1 runs ! Nervous for week 2 but h...

Katiebxxxx

•5 years ago

Well it’s taken just over 9 weeks but this morning I graduated, I’m so happy and amazed that I’ve actually done it, thank you so much to everyone that has...

GRADUATED!!

Well it’s taken just over 9 weeks but this morning I graduated, I’m so happy and...

Richlfb

Graduate•5 years ago

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On cloud 9

Really enjoyed this run despite worrying about it before hand. Even managed a little sprint at the end!

Really enjoyed this run despite worrying about it before hand. Even managed a li...

Bookloverabc

Graduate•5 years ago

R2W3 and week 2 DONE! 🤪👊👊👊 I seem to struggle in the 2nd from last run a lot (well, twice now). But otherwise OMG look at me! I'm one of those people who...

W2R3

R2W3 and week 2 DONE! 🤪👊👊👊 I seem to struggle in the 2nd from last run a lot...

ChoosingHappy

Graduate•5 years ago

Have been reading comments on here for about two months and, finally, did my first c25k run yesterday and didn’t give up as I suspected I might! I have a...

First-timer

Have been reading comments on here for about two months and, finally, did my fir...

Lead_Legs_Hustler

•5 years ago

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W5R2 done

Slightly concerned as following first run for this week had dodgy tummy several hours after the 🏃‍♀️! Maybe coincidence who knows?! Therefore slightly...

Slightly concerned as following first run for this week had dodgy tummy several ...

Allymally1

•5 years ago

5 Replies

10k

Hello... please can anyone tell me the best couch to 10k app? Thank you x

Hidden

•5 years ago

Started C25K on April 18th and yesterday did W9r1. Can honestly say that I have surprised myself but can now run! Graduation in sight👀

Final week!

Started C25K on April 18th and yesterday did W9r1. Can honestly say that I have ...

Anfidm

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Consolidation Run 4 has a name 🙂

I brought my running gear with me and surprised my crew mates by going out this morning in blowy dreich conditions. Unsure of where to go I set out along the...

I brought my running gear with me and surprised my crew mates by going out this ...

SpeedMaQueen

Graduate•5 years ago