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First time on a treadmill

Hi I’m on wk 9 run 1 First time ever on a treadmill today as wet and very windy so I thought I’d give it a go. It’s a reebok jet100. I have no idea what speed...

Hi I’m on wk 9 run 1 First time ever on a treadmill today as wet and very windy ...

Forpetessake

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk5 run2 mad weather y/n

Its hammering down with rain, its windy, my knees are hurting. My heart is saying yes, my head is saying mixed messages, go for it one minute, leave it the...

Its hammering down with rain, its windy, my knees are hurting. My heart is sayi...

Pepperdad

Graduate•4 years ago

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Stress incontinence and running - solved?

After my post a couple of months ago, I graduated last week and I feel fantastic! Whilst I have taken some (but not all of the advice I was given) I have found...

After my post a couple of months ago, I graduated last week and I feel fantastic...

CustardTart71

•4 years ago

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High Waves

This is a photo of the exact place I ran my graduation run last year, the weather that day was not as bad as today. The photo is of the promenade at...

This is a photo of the exact place I ran my graduation run last year, the weathe...

AlMorr

Ambassador•4 years ago

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Cautionary tale for men in their early 60s who suddenly decide to start at week 8.

I have just graduated (59 year old Mrs Getfitatlast) and I'm obviously delighted! Week 8 Mr Getfitatlast decided to 'drop in' to the programme and join me on...

I have just graduated (59 year old Mrs Getfitatlast) and I'm obviously delighted...

getfitatlast

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R2 repeat

So decided to do a rerun of run 2 as previous one was a bit disjointed. Joined by sister in law who is not on the programme and she was going to walk. She...

So decided to do a rerun of run 2 as previous one was a bit disjointed. Joined ...

Nymahchai

Graduate•4 years ago

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WEATHER'S GREAT.....IF YOU'RE A DUCK....

Back in dear old Blighty but my first run yesterday since I've been back. I have decided not to run every other day as I feel I get too tired so every third...

Back in dear old Blighty but my first run yesterday since I've been back. I have...

59er

Graduate•4 years ago

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Eye, eye!

All done! Bit of a dull ache at first but no pain today. Focal distance of about 0.75m but much brighter and clearer- will just need some low strength glasses...

All done! Bit of a dull ache at first but no pain today. Focal distance of about...

Enxo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week4 Run2 and it's now feeling GOOD!

Using my now well worn 'prepare for the run' phrase ...... Alexa - When will it stop raining! :-) The downhills are feeling really really good! haha no...

Using my now well worn 'prepare for the run' phrase ...... Alexa - When will it ...

Brian-P6

Graduate•4 years ago

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I'm BACK!

SO... here's what's been going on with me since graduating from C25K just over a year ago. 26th October 2018: completed C25K (with additional minutes built...

SO... here's what's been going on with me since graduating from C25K just ove...

BargainRzl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Ran outside for the 2nd time

After Sunday’s first run outside, in which I felt terrible. I felt I needed to prove to myself that I could run 5k outside rather than the treadmill. So this...

After Sunday’s first run outside, in which I felt terrible. I felt I needed to p...

Bladerunner2049

Graduate•4 years ago

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A parting of the ways for W&S

but only in the running world..... My day off so we had a lovely lay in, tea in bed and me reading posts on here, the rain was threatening so we thought we...

but only in the running world..... My day off so we had a lovely lay in, tea in ...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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OMG wk 9

I can hardly believe this is my last week! 😬😬😬

Forpetessake

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

I have just completed this run which I was completely dreading. Must say it was much better than I expected. Once I got to 10 minutes I felt comfortable...

I have just completed this run which I was completely dreading. Must say it was ...

Pinkabbott26

Graduate•4 years ago

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Weather warning dilemma

Tuesday is on of my set C25K days (an hour kid free in the morning). All psyched up for w7d1 but there’s a yellow weather warning in place for wind. Decided...

Tuesday is on of my set C25K days (an hour kid free in the morning). All psyched...

Leosmit

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’m back!

Hello C25K friends I’m back. I posted this originally on B210K and I’m repeating it here because it might be of help to someone who is injured during C25K or,...

Hello C25K friends I’m back. I posted this originally on B210K and I’m repeatin...

Puppy-love

Graduate•4 years ago

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Tuesdays run

It seems like an age since I last ran, I did try jumping on the treadmill on Sunday but I only managed 12 minutes before the aching in my legs became too much...

It seems like an age since I last ran, I did try jumping on the treadmill on Sun...

LeeU

Graduate•4 years ago

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Listening when running for amusement and distraction

This morning (week 7 run 1) I hit on a really great solution of what to listen to when running. Even though I like music, it always makes me smile to listen to...

This morning (week 7 run 1) I hit on a really great solution of what to listen t...

JimmyLucy2

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R2.. coming up to big 20mins

W5 Run 2 done last night , felt tired half way through the second 8min run but just about managed it! Am dreading Run 3..the 20min run...any tips please? I...

W5 Run 2 done last night , felt tired half way through the second 8min run but j...

Happymel

Graduate•4 years ago

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1km run

I ran a km in 4.40 and 1.2km in 5.42 is this any good I only taking running for cardio seriously for 2months. As I more into weights

I ran a km in 4.40 and 1.2km in 5.42 is this any good I only taking running for ...

Cman123

•4 years ago

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Advice please?

Completed W7R1 today but from waking up this morning I had a little twinge at the top of my thigh. Felt like a trapped nerve type twinge. Did my warm up walk...

Completed W7R1 today but from waking up this morning I had a little twinge at th...

CJMumma

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R1

It’s taken me a while since I started C25k (pressure of work etc) but am feeling really pleased with myself to get this far. Dragged myself out tonight and by...

It’s taken me a while since I started C25k (pressure of work etc) but am feeling...

Redvic97

Graduate•4 years ago

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5k graduate?

I'm coming to the end of the 5k app and want to know what people do after they graduate? I want to keep going !!

I'm coming to the end of the 5k app and want to know what people do after they g...

Abi1992

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back to Training

First run for a couple of weeks due to the fact had a bit of sciatica down my left leg. So no exercise what's so ever just a couple of walks. So this was my...

First run for a couple of weeks due to the fact had a bit of sciatica down my le...

persiangulf

•4 years ago

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Runner!

A week after having to cut short my first attempt at wk6 run3 (25 mins non stop), I repeated week 6 and today completed run 3. Not easily, last few minutes...

A week after having to cut short my first attempt at wk6 run3 (25 mins non stop)...

Tigerfan1970

Graduate•4 years ago

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Achieved my goal of a park run before Christmas

Having competed C25K 4 weeks ago I ran my first park run on Saturday. I'd run 5K 3 times since completing the programme averaging approx 38 minutes. My goal...

Having competed C25K 4 weeks ago I ran my first park run on Saturday. I'd run 5K...

Mum22boys

Graduate•4 years ago

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You were all right🙋‍♀️

W7r1 completed and it felt great. I slowed down a little and tried to just enjoy. I think I actually run better and find it easier in the evening than first...

W7r1 completed and it felt great. I slowed down a little and tried to just enjoy...

Beckyboo1980

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk2 R2

As the post title suggests, complete, tick 😊 found it a tiny bit harder tonight as I am tired but still did it 😊

As the post title suggests, complete, tick 😊 found it a tiny bit harder tonight...

pinkfairydust10

•4 years ago

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What a weekend

Just to let everyone know no runs since last Monday’s 6.5miles A’s did not want to risk slipping on the wet leaves or black ice especially with my Father of...

Just to let everyone know no runs since last Monday’s 6.5miles A’s did not want ...

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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5k and beyond

Hi I’m new on here so not sure what I’m doing!! I can finally run 5k and now I’m looking for some advice on how to get to 10K if anyone has any ideas/tips I...

Hi I’m new on here so not sure what I’m doing!! I can finally run 5k and now I’...

abi-tiger0730

•4 years ago

11 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2019

First time on a treadmill

Wk5 run2 mad weather y/n

Stress incontinence and running - solved?

High Waves

Cautionary tale for men in their early 60s who suddenly decide to start at week 8.

W6R2 repeat

WEATHER'S GREAT.....IF YOU'RE A DUCK....

Eye, eye!

Week4 Run2 and it's now feeling GOOD!

I'm BACK!

Ran outside for the 2nd time

A parting of the ways for W&S

OMG wk 9

Week 5 run 3

Weather warning dilemma

I’m back!

Tuesdays run

Listening when running for amusement and distraction

W5R2.. coming up to big 20mins

1km run

Advice please?

W5R1

5k graduate?

Back to Training

Runner!

Achieved my goal of a park run before Christmas

You were all right🙋‍♀️

Wk2 R2

What a weekend

5k and beyond

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