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This mornings speed run (kind of)

About 5-6 years ago my youngest daughter told me about the Cooper Test, how far can you run in 12 minutes, at the time I was doing mainly HIIT type training on...

About 5-6 years ago my youngest daughter told me about the Cooper Test, how far ...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running shoes help!

Hi all. I have bought these running shoes from the children's area at sportsdirect when I started C25K. I didn't do gait analysis as I wasn't sure if I was...

Hi all. I have bought these running shoes from the children's area at sportsdire...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 First outside run

Well, I only went and did it. Got this far on a treadmill but decided to try outside and see how it went, never imagining I would manage the whole 28 mins....

Well, I only went and did it. Got this far on a treadmill but decided to try out...

Cath400

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk4 Run2 Done

Just done 2nd run of wk4 and it was so mich easier than the 1st one, although it was cooler this morning and the first run this week was done on the treadmill...

Just done 2nd run of wk4 and it was so mich easier than the 1st one, although it...

Nodd1

•5 years ago

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W5R3

I did it!!! I posted yesterday about how much I was dreading this. But I got up early, forced some positivity and determination into myself and went out and...

I did it!!! I posted yesterday about how much I was dreading this. But I got up ...

ChrisWhatmough

•5 years ago

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Weight loss

I keep hearing about people’s weight loss but I am curious as to how this happens. I’m 5ft 2in, 13st, 57 yo, eating healthily (but not a saint) and on week 8....

I keep hearing about people’s weight loss but I am curious as to how this happen...

JulieMae

•5 years ago

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W6 R2..... Still Going....

Wow it was muggy this morning.. Hadnt realised how much darker it was at 5.45am now as well.. Another little obstacle to try and make me stay in bed but i got...

Wow it was muggy this morning.. Hadnt realised how much darker it was at 5.45am ...

Pdb48

Graduate•5 years ago

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WK4R1 No Hills!

Good Morning all. My usual post. If you have been following my posts youl know i come from a land littered with hills and sheep. Today im away with work on the...

Good Morning all. My usual post. If you have been following my posts youl know i...

Waylander85

•5 years ago

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W6R2 - Nearly didnt make it!

So I started the first 10 minutes way too fast - I think because I had an extra dog with me who was a bit more energetic to start with, and I was trying to...

So I started the first 10 minutes way too fast - I think because I had an extra ...

motherduckling

Graduate•5 years ago

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Losing inches...

Something happened today and I thought only people in this forum would understand me... A bit of background: I didn't start c25k to lose weight, actually I...

Something happened today and I thought only people in this forum would understan...

2718281

Graduate•5 years ago

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I got the photo in the end

I got the photo in the end. A misty morning run.

Rogie55

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R1 completed

Wow that was a tough run. Tried a new location and forgot how hilly it was. I really struggled on the last 5 min run and 5 min fast walk as it was ALL up hill...

Wow that was a tough run. Tried a new location and forgot how hilly it was. I re...

Di72

•5 years ago

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Short breaks in runs.

Finished week 3 on Sunday and really enjoying it so far. One slight worry I do have - and I’m almost certain that I’m over thinking it - but is there a problem...

Finished week 3 on Sunday and really enjoying it so far. One slight worry I do h...

NearlyMan

Graduate•5 years ago

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Rollecoasters runs postgraduation

Ok I am inconsistent at best.... My runs are like a rulette price or either I get long runs like 5K or slightly more or I cannot do more than 10 minutes, and...

Ok I am inconsistent at best.... My runs are like a rulette price or either I ge...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W5R3

Ok, so tomorrow morning before work I’m going to attempt W5R3, as most of you will know it’s a 20min continuous run. Fair to say I’m dreading it!!!! Anyone...

Ok, so tomorrow morning before work I’m going to attempt W5R3, as most of you wi...

ChrisWhatmough

•5 years ago

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5k new PB

Yesterday I ran 6.6 km as part of a longer 'race' my husband has just worked out that i ran 5km in 29.36! Just shows what running those hills has done for my...

Yesterday I ran 6.6 km as part of a longer 'race' my husband has just worked out...

LUHAN

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4 R2 Completed

It was tough but I did it. I’m hoping Run 3 will be easier what the hot weather subsides if it isn’t easier I think I’ll have to stay on week 4 for a couple...

It was tough but I did it. I’m hoping Run 3 will be easier what the hot weather ...

Matt88

•5 years ago

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W3R1 done!

Had an extra rest day as we were away for the bank holiday so it was a bit tougher to motivate myself to go out but really surprised myself. The first 3 minute...

Had an extra rest day as we were away for the bank holiday so it was a bit tough...

Lenny30

•5 years ago

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W2R1

For some reason I found today’s run easier than last week’s W1 runs. Paced myself better and listened to Greatest Showman soundtrack which I enjoyed more than...

For some reason I found today’s run easier than last week’s W1 runs. Paced mysel...

Petalutha59

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 1 run 1

A hot day but I did it. I don’t think I could have done any more but I managed to run when I was supposed too. Feeling exhausted but happy. The running...

A hot day but I did it. I don’t think I could have done any more but I managed ...

CastlingChris

•5 years ago

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Epiphany!

You were right! Okay, of course you were right, it's insulting of me to have an epiphany over it. :) But you told me to slow down, and I didn't think I could,...

You were right! Okay, of course you were right, it's insulting of me to have an ...

Perygl

Graduate•5 years ago

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New socks & positivity!

My new running socks just arrived today . A right and a left 😂! I tried them on and feel soo different to day to day trainer socks . Can’t wait to go for my...

My new running socks just arrived today . A right and a left 😂! I tried them o...

DeterminedSilver

Graduate•5 years ago

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2 years and counting

So it was 2 years ago today that I signed up to this platform and started the C25K program. I still cannot run 5K in under 30 minutes - but that is not the...

So it was 2 years ago today that I signed up to this platform and started the C2...

Richard7

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk4 run1

Well I surprised myself by doing this today. It’s definitely my mental attitude that I battle with to keep going but I did it and enjoyed it. Thanks for the...

Well I surprised myself by doing this today. It’s definitely my mental attitude ...

Couchfunky

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 TICK!!

Well.... can I just say that I jogged for 25 minutes this morning! 07.04-07.29!! Over the moon doesn’t quite describe how I feel!! Roll on week 7 !!!!!!!!!...

Well.... can I just say that I jogged for 25 minutes this morning! 07.04-07.29!!...

jayneiep49

•5 years ago

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Ouch!

I’m over the moon that I’ve just finished week 6, but my knee is so painful! I’ve suffered before and scan showed mild arthritis but it’s unbearable to put any...

I’m over the moon that I’ve just finished week 6, but my knee is so painful! I’v...

Roloellie1

•5 years ago

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Thank you!

Thank you so much everybody. I’ve got my badge and my spirits are lifted. Roll on consolidation run number one tomorrow.

Thank you so much everybody. I’ve got my badge and my spirits are lifted. Roll o...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 Trying Outdoors!

Well I did it!!🙅🏻‍♀️🎉🤪 I ran along the canal local to me and I absolutely loved it!!! Everybody was so friendly and smiley and I even got a few ‘mornings’...

Well I did it!!🙅🏻‍♀️🎉🤪 I ran along the canal local to me and I absolutely lo...

BeckyBabble

Graduate•5 years ago

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Inspirational lady

I read this last night, and was absolutely amazed at what I was reading. The question “am I too big to run?” comes up here from time to time, and maybe...

I read this last night, and was absolutely amazed at what I was reading. The qu...

UnfitNoMore

Graduate•5 years ago

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Calf strain?

I seem to have strained something. It’s right at the top of my calf on the outside almost behind my knee! It came on over a few days and decided to really hurt...

I seem to have strained something. It’s right at the top of my calf on the outsi...

Archieandme

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2019

This mornings speed run (kind of)

Running shoes help!

Week 8 Run 2 First outside run

Wk4 Run2 Done

W5R3

Weight loss

W6 R2..... Still Going....

WK4R1 No Hills!

W6R2 - Nearly didnt make it!

Losing inches...

I got the photo in the end

W4R1 completed

Short breaks in runs.

Rollecoasters runs postgraduation

W5R3

5k new PB

W4 R2 Completed

W3R1 done!

W2R1

Week 1 run 1

Epiphany!

New socks & positivity!

2 years and counting

Wk4 run1

Week 6 Run 3 TICK!!

Ouch!

Thank you!

Week 7 Run 2 Trying Outdoors!

Inspirational lady

Calf strain?

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