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Not been running.... : (

So, did some regular running thoughtout November... dodging torrential rain here in Portugal... which made it somewhat sporadic. Then just as the weather gets...

So, did some regular running thoughtout November... dodging torrential rain here...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

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Can’t believe it

Can’t believe I feel like I am missing out! Why is it a non running day and the weather is decent! Never thought I would wish I could go for a run!

Can’t believe I feel like I am missing out! Why is it a non running day and the ...

Womangolfer

Graduate•5 years ago

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Well that was wet 🏃‍♀️🌧🌂

Well that was a wet run, w7r2 completed following a nightshift in the rain, its official I have definitely gone cookcoo!🤦‍♀️🤪

Well that was a wet run, w7r2 completed following a nightshift in the rain, its ...

Beckyboo1980

Graduate•5 years ago

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Any tips on staying motivated?

Any tips to stay motivated? Im trying to take up running again... I've been out twice this week so far. But I feel like my motivation is going to slip.

Any tips to stay motivated? Im trying to take up running again... I've been out...

Lyndseylue32

•5 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

My hardest run to date, I got there and realised I had forgotten to change my sneakers to my running shoes. I still went ahead with the run but boy did I...

My hardest run to date, I got there and realised I had forgotten to change my sn...

Yogibear012

•5 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1

Felt as though this is as much as I will ever be able to do and then I remind myself of how much I could do 7 weeks ago. I have absolutely no idea how fast or...

Felt as though this is as much as I will ever be able to do and then I remind my...

SuzieMac

•5 years ago

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W7R2 ✅

Did my run this morning and was cautious due to having a wee niggle at the top of my thigh on Monday. Managed the run but oh my gosh I clock watched from about...

Did my run this morning and was cautious due to having a wee niggle at the top o...

CJMumma

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 Completed ... thank you 😊

Started out at 18stone 12lbs finished today 9 weeks later at 16 stone 12lbs... I didn’t manage to run as far as 5K .. 3.5k was all I could get to in the 30...

Started out at 18stone 12lbs finished today 9 weeks later at 16 stone 12lbs... I...

Wildstrawberries

Graduate•5 years ago

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I just did 10k

I had never run in my life and seriously struggled to do the 60 seconds in week 1 when I started in July. I don’t usually do outside runs, preferring the...

I had never run in my life and seriously struggled to do the 60 seconds in week ...

AdverseTangent

•5 years ago

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W5R2 in the bag 👍

No issues at all, second running segment was slower than the first but no problem. Looking forward to the next one and beyond! This program is amazing, when I...

No issues at all, second running segment was slower than the first but no proble...

Rigpig

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2 round the block

Well run 2 of week 6 done with no negative effect or pain from hip. Hopefully a good sign, went okay felt tired and blowing a bit on 2nd 10 minute of the run...

Well run 2 of week 6 done with no negative effect or pain from hip. Hopefully a ...

persiangulf

•5 years ago

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We just ran for 20 minutes !!!

W5R3 in the bag . Great feeling . We will be aware of complacency on week 6 . Thanks everyone for all the advice and encouragement on here 😎🍸

W5R3 in the bag . Great feeling . We will be aware of complacency on week 6 . Th...

SteveWebbo

Graduate•5 years ago

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Runny nose

Been running for 6 weeks now and I’m still repeating week 1 but there is certainly improvement. Every time I’m running so does my nose???? What I’m earth....

Been running for 6 weeks now and I’m still repeating week 1 but there is certain...

SamNotSammy

•5 years ago

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Back on track to graduate on Christmas Day - bah humbug

So the hospital cancelled my cancellation spot and I’m not having my op on Tuesday. Ho hum. Am bitterly disappointed as it was such a relief to feel that...

So the hospital cancelled my cancellation spot and I’m not having my op on Tuesd...

AnyUser

Graduate•5 years ago

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Scared to leap to week 5!

Hi all. After some of your thoughts/advice please. This is my 2nd attempt at c25k (completed it about 4 years ago) . I'm now 4 yrs older (52), and I'm loving...

Hi all. After some of your thoughts/advice please. This is my 2nd attempt at c25...

Voodoorunner

•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 wet and windy Wednesday

You know you're enjoying C25K when the weather doesn't matter, and as this has got to be better than running in the burning sun 🙄. Introduced a loop to run...

You know you're enjoying C25K when the weather doesn't matter, and as this has g...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Windy and icy

Felt a good run today but had to slow down in parts as the road was very slippery. Careful out there in the north of Scotland.

Felt a good run today but had to slow down in parts as the road was very slipper...

Womangolfer

Graduate•5 years ago

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30 mins 🙌🏽

Planned to do the 28 min run this morning but pushed my self and did 30 🙌🏽. First time running 30 mins outside 🙂. slower than most people but I’m sure pace...

Planned to do the 28 min run this morning but pushed my self and did 30 🙌🏽. Fi...

Sham19

•5 years ago

10 Replies

IC, progress report

Hi everybody, When I started this around 10 weeks ago I had a persistent niggle with my left Achilles, which I had put down to age, so ignored it and started...

Hi everybody, When I started this around 10 weeks ago I had a persistent niggle ...

Wenderwoo

Graduate•5 years ago

25 Replies

Getting in the zone

It’s taken to end week 7 to realise I was thinking about other stuff than how I was running! Hoorah. Looking forward to finishing C25K now as want to get...

It’s taken to end week 7 to realise I was thinking about other stuff than how I ...

TL2812

•5 years ago

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Week 7, traffic lights and crowds

I've made it to week 7! Did W7R1 last night - but think I'm going to have to redo it. To fit running in around everything else, I've been using my Tuesday run...

I've made it to week 7! Did W7R1 last night - but think I'm going to have to red...

CheeryLittlebottom

•5 years ago

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My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk6 d2)

Actually managing to write this up on the day 😝 Starting off is very odd for me, I have a slight uphill then slight downhill then up again all before I can...

Actually managing to write this up on the day 😝 Starting off is very odd for m...

Remikins

Graduate•5 years ago

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Outdoor running.

Still doing outdoor runs I’ve ran outside for 5 out of 6 runs. Managed to do a pb this morning also fastest 5k including treadmill running. Going to start...

Still doing outdoor runs I’ve ran outside for 5 out of 6 runs. Managed to do a p...

Maz1234

Graduate•5 years ago

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Park run on opposite sides of the world.

As a recent graduate I did my first park run in -1C last month and loved it. I did my second two weeks later in 24C in Brisbane two weeks later and managed to...

As a recent graduate I did my first park run in -1C last month and loved it. I d...

Milliethedog

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk6 d1)

After Friday's twenty minute run I thought today's five, eight and five would be a breeze. Maybe it was because I played Sunday and my ankles were still...

After Friday's twenty minute run I thought today's five, eight and five would be...

Remikins

Graduate•5 years ago

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Am I being over ambitious?

Since stopping work in July, I've been keen to get and stay fit as I age. I'm 63, am developing arthritis and had a hip replacement at age 53. I have just...

Since stopping work in July, I've been keen to get and stay fit as I age. I'm 63...

Clare63

•5 years ago

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W7d1 - done, slow but done.

After delay with the wind warnings, out this evening for my jog/run. Less snot this time round - actually was singing out loud to some of my songs mid-run!...

After delay with the wind warnings, out this evening for my jog/run. Less snot t...

Leosmit

Graduate•5 years ago

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Ankle pain

Finished Week 9 Run 2 today and really enjoyed and at the encouragement of Jo Whiley I put a nice burst of speed on for the last 60 seconds and I think I've...

Finished Week 9 Run 2 today and really enjoyed and at the encouragement of Jo Wh...

CBC25K

Graduate•5 years ago

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Unlock the mystery please?

So after a stop / start couple of months of operations and colds I’m finally back at it. Completed w7r1 and am committed to finishing this programme before...

So after a stop / start couple of months of operations and colds I’m finally bac...

Veganlynz

Graduate•5 years ago

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Chickened out today.

Had run planned for this morning but the weather today has been horrible I’ve not plucked up courage to do more than look out of the window!!! Now my run can...

Had run planned for this morning but the weather today has been horrible I’ve n...

Scruff55

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2019

Not been running.... : (

Can’t believe it

Well that was wet 🏃‍♀️🌧🌂

Any tips on staying motivated?

Week 6 Run 2

Week 7 Run 1

W7R2 ✅

Week 9 Completed ... thank you 😊

I just did 10k

W5R2 in the bag 👍

Week 6 Run 2 round the block

We just ran for 20 minutes !!!

Runny nose

Back on track to graduate on Christmas Day - bah humbug

Scared to leap to week 5!

Week 5 run 2 wet and windy Wednesday

Windy and icy

30 mins 🙌🏽

IC, progress report

Getting in the zone

Week 7, traffic lights and crowds

My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk6 d2)

Outdoor running.

Park run on opposite sides of the world.

My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk6 d1)

Am I being over ambitious?

W7d1 - done, slow but done.

Ankle pain

Unlock the mystery please?

Chickened out today.

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