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W5 R2 Completed

I’ve just completed run 2 of week 5, I actually really enjoyed it but slightly apprehensive about run 3 Thursday, 20 minutes continual running seems a lot!!!

I’ve just completed run 2 of week 5, I actually really enjoyed it but slightly a...

Matt88

•5 years ago

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Another run done - springing into September

Or possibly just shuffling! 😂 Slightly longer than Saturday and still no twinges, the hills echoed to the sound of my heavy breathing and I'm a fetching shade...

Or possibly just shuffling! 😂 Slightly longer than Saturday and still no twinge...

Debston

Graduate•5 years ago

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And begin!

Week 1, day 1, run 1. really pleased to get underway and find my legs again. Run went better and quicker than I had thought. Looking forward to run 2 on...

Week 1, day 1, run 1. really pleased to get underway and find my legs again. Run...

parsdeclined

•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

Didn’t think I could do this, 20 minutes running, so surprised I smashed it, feel like I can actually do this

Didn’t think I could do this, 20 minutes running, so surprised I smashed it, fee...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Late posting but week one done!!

Blimey that was a difficult one... not sure about the rest of you ladies but when I'm on 'monthly time' I am utterly and completely wiped out for around a...

Blimey that was a difficult one... not sure about the rest of you ladies but whe...

Leolalot

•5 years ago

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W7R1.. Stalled the engine 😩

For the first time ever.. I quit on a run. I had been away for 2 weeks so I completed W6 last week again and it went great.. I felt fab when I completed W6R3...

For the first time ever.. I quit on a run. I had been away for 2 weeks so I comp...

SallyCinnamon74

•5 years ago

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Here we go again!

W1R1 under my belt and really glad I got out there - despite the shower and head wind! Really want to see this through this time. 🤞🤞

W1R1 under my belt and really glad I got out there - despite the shower and head...

Grannyalix2

•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 done and advice needed please!!!

So chuffed - don’t think I’ve ever run 20 minutes non-stop in my 52 years! Def feel it in my legs!! Question for people please - headed to Spain for 2 weeks...

So chuffed - don’t think I’ve ever run 20 minutes non-stop in my 52 years! Def f...

Simeyb

•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 complete!

I've managed to complete week 5 run 3 without much trouble at all, and managing to maintain a decent pace (I didn't track it, but I think I covered about 3.5k...

I've managed to complete week 5 run 3 without much trouble at all, and managing ...

SquishyBean

Graduate•5 years ago

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Newbie/Complete Novice W1 R1 completed!

My wonderful slimming world consultant asked whether a group of us would like to get together and give C25K a go and we did our first run in the dark after our...

My wonderful slimming world consultant asked whether a group of us would like to...

swnovicerunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 completed

Week 1 runs completed, both knees seem to be doing fine so am elated! Looking forward to week 2.

Week 1 runs completed, both knees seem to be doing fine so am elated! Looking f...

Lazyrunner1008

•5 years ago

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Starting again...

Okay life got in the way and I stopped 2 months ago, am I best starting again from the very beginning or continuing where I left off?

Okay life got in the way and I stopped 2 months ago, am I best starting again fr...

Liverpool7Potter

•5 years ago

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Newbie

Hi just joined very overweight and unfit recently stopped working so moving less I so want to do this.🤞

Hi just joined very overweight and unfit recently stopped working so moving less...

Positive56

•5 years ago

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I’ve only gone and done it!!!!

I’ve actually done it! I’ve finally completed C25K!!!! It’s been a very long journey (almost 6 months) but I did it 😊 Thanks so much to every single one of...

I’ve actually done it! I’ve finally completed C25K!!!! It’s been a very long jou...

Nicky_F

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R3

OH MY GOD!!!!! I only went and did it..... I ran for 25 minutes, non stop!!! And my last 2 runs, my pace has increased without my even being aware of it!!!...

OH MY GOD!!!!! I only went and did it..... I ran for 25 minutes, non stop!!! An...

GoldieJu

•5 years ago

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W3r1

Phew, that was hard going! But I managed. It was our 30th wedding anniversary yesterday so i’ve over indulged in rubbish for a few days but back on the...

Phew, that was hard going! But I managed. It was our 30th wedding anniversary ye...

SuzySim

•5 years ago

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Oops two weeks no runs...

Was so close to graduation... last week I did the Walsingham pilgrimage, so around 60 miles of walking. With the heat I had some swelling on my right foot...

Was so close to graduation... last week I did the Walsingham pilgrimage, so arou...

Precentrix

Graduate•5 years ago

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Started again

After over a month off due to surgery, I finally managed to get back out there again yesterday. I decided to start again in the hopes that it might be easier...

After over a month off due to surgery, I finally managed to get back out there a...

Yebam

Graduate•5 years ago

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September Quest we ran in Menorca

That was fun, first a brisk 5 minute walk on a hill that got steeper and steeper then a rough track that looked a bit dangerous for running but we were...

That was fun, first a brisk 5 minute walk on a hill that got steeper and steeper...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Breakdown of activities

Can I ask how you get a record of time, distance, elevation of the run/walk please? I use Strava in conjunction, set to run, which isn't the case during the...

Can I ask how you get a record of time, distance, elevation of the run/walk plea...

Confusedofaxminster

Graduate•5 years ago

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Run 2 week 1

Run 2 of my first week completed so much better than the 1st day. Thanks for all the support it helped me keep going after my 1st run disappointment xx

Run 2 of my first week completed so much better than the 1st day. Thanks for all...

Lainydoll

•5 years ago

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Redcar Running Festival 29 Sept.

Anyone on here going? I will have graduated by then so have entered the Beacon 5k. My goal is to run it all and am aiming for 40 mins (or even 39.59!) But...

Anyone on here going? I will have graduated by then so have entered the Beacon 5...

Doddery123

Graduate•5 years ago

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I’ve lost my mojo ☹️

I need some inspiration. My last run was 11 days ago and I just can’t seem to gather enough enthusiasm to get out and do a run at the moment! I wake up and...

I need some inspiration. My last run was 11 days ago and I just can’t seem to ga...

Emsworth19

Graduate•5 years ago

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Just Joined

Hi everyone, I completed my first run yesterday I was a bit apprehensive as have tried this before and didn’t feel well by the end. Can’t wait for the next...

Hi everyone, I completed my first run yesterday I was a bit apprehensive as have...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W7 R2... Tough run as feel rough...

Didnt think i would do it this morning as man flu coming.. (i know its just a sniffle!!!).. Managed to get out by 6am and although everything aching i got...

Didnt think i would do it this morning as man flu coming.. (i know its just a sn...

Pdb48

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5 R1

I will be starting week 5 tomorrow but I am going away to Edinburgh on Thursday till Sunday that means 2 runs while I’m away. I’ve never been to Edinburgh...

I will be starting week 5 tomorrow but I am going away to Edinburgh on Thursday ...

Letty111

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R1

I know week 5 is “the week”, and I’m as apprehensive as anyone. But 😁😁😁 I just completed W5R1. Though it was hard, am feeling fab! How’s everyone else...

I know week 5 is “the week”, and I’m as apprehensive as anyone. But 😁😁😁 I ju...

MummyTum

Graduate•5 years ago

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First run after graduation

I graduated on Friday which I can’t quite believe. Was so unfit before I started. I did extra to the plan in that I spent an hour on the treadmill each time,...

I graduated on Friday which I can’t quite believe. Was so unfit before I started...

AdverseTangent

•5 years ago

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Here we go!

Just got the App and I love how it tells me what to do. And only 3 times a week I can do that . Goal weight loss 7lbs only and add to my fitness

Just got the App and I love how it tells me what to do. And only 3 times a week ...

Livvy2019

•5 years ago

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Wk5

Hi I’m really enjoying the couch to 5k. This week I started wk5, run 1 went ok, noticed run 2 increases to 8 min runs, but run 3 is 20 mins. This seems quite a...

Hi I’m really enjoying the couch to 5k. This week I started wk5, run 1 went ok, ...

Sydney7

Graduate•5 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2019

W5 R2 Completed

Another run done - springing into September

And begin!

Week 5 run 3

Late posting but week one done!!

W7R1.. Stalled the engine 😩

Here we go again!

Week 5 Run 3 done and advice needed please!!!

Week 5 run 3 complete!

Newbie/Complete Novice W1 R1 completed!

Week 1 completed

Starting again...

Newbie

I’ve only gone and done it!!!!

W6R3

W3r1

Oops two weeks no runs...

Started again

September Quest we ran in Menorca

Breakdown of activities

Run 2 week 1

Redcar Running Festival 29 Sept.

I’ve lost my mojo ☹️

Just Joined

W7 R2... Tough run as feel rough...

W5 R1

W5R1

First run after graduation

Here we go!

Wk5

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