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Whiskyrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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4 weeks to do 2 weeks of runs

I started C25K in 27th December. So in 3 days, it will have been 4 weeks since I started and I’ve just completed W2R3 I am taking 3 or so days between runs...

I started C25K in 27th December. So in 3 days, it will have been 4 weeks since I...

Tangawizi

•4 years ago

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Another PB😀

So chuffed with myself! Going in the right direction. Fridays run I am hoping to do 8k so will take it slower.

So chuffed with myself! Going in the right direction. Fridays run I am hoping to...

Womangolfer

Graduate•4 years ago

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print out

was on here last week on my phone and there was a very good print out of the programme for the fridge - now that i am in work and have the opportunity to...

was on here last week on my phone and there was a very good print out of the pr...

Geannymuggins

•4 years ago

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Wk 5 run 2 done

After finishing a night shift I decided to hit the streets and do my next run..... 05.30am... nice time to be out... no pedestrians to negotiate... not much...

After finishing a night shift I decided to hit the streets and do my next run......

Smudgersmith66

Graduate•4 years ago

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Not to run every day?!?

So on the C25K app it says to have a break in between. Sunday I did W1R1 plus another 2 mile walk on top, Monday I walked 4.5 miles, Tuesday R2!! In my head...

So on the C25K app it says to have a break in between. Sunday I did W1R1 plus a...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Start a fresh

So tomorrow morning I’m planning on starting again after my last run off wk 2 completed just over two weeks ago. I really hurt my knee and although it’s only...

So tomorrow morning I’m planning on starting again after my last run off wk 2 co...

XxicegemsxX

Graduate•4 years ago

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Starting week three

Hi, I'll be doing run one week three later today and I'm really worried about the three minute runs. I'm fine breathing wise, but find my legs ache by the end...

Hi, I'll be doing run one week three later today and I'm really worried about t...

Silkbee

•4 years ago

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Is the 'brisk walk' sufficient warm-up?

Hi I'm new to C25k (W2 R3) and have just found this website - lots of great advice and encouragement! I think I'm suffering from information overload. One of...

Hi I'm new to C25k (W2 R3) and have just found this website - lots of great advi...

Calcan

Graduate•4 years ago

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First “run” completed, and it feels great!

Did my first C25K yesterday, and: - it was easier then I expected it to be; - I am not in excruciating pain this morning; - I actually look forward to my 2nd...

Did my first C25K yesterday, and: - it was easier then I expected it to be; - I ...

GreenOnion

•4 years ago

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Start of week 2

Well I completed my first run of week two last might and was surprised at the end to include some more running in my cool down walk and a little sprint at the...

Well I completed my first run of week two last might and was surprised at the en...

lizzie09

•4 years ago

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Week 5 here goes...

I always tend to spread my 3 weekly runs out, Monday, Wednesday and Friday or Saturday but with w5 looming after lasts weeks foray with my local friendly hill...

I always tend to spread my 3 weekly runs out, Monday, Wednesday and Friday or Sa...

Hymertrails

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 run 2.. distances

Well completed wk4r2 last night an noticed I’ve slowed down a lot more this week with the additional running added in to make sure I run all the way when I...

Well completed wk4r2 last night an noticed I’ve slowed down a lot more this week...

Mrswoody22

Graduate•4 years ago

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Achilles’ tendon problem

Well, I did the first week very slowly and carefully. I began to notice a tingling at the back of my heel. Even though I stopped running, that has continued...

Well, I did the first week very slowly and carefully. I began to notice a tingli...

Jennyre

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Bigger thighs!!

After completing the C25K in November I consolidated my runs for a month and then started the Bridge to 10K. Since then I have noticed I have gained half a...

After completing the C25K in November I consolidated my runs for a month and the...

Runningmate

Graduate•4 years ago

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R3w3 first outdoor run

Feeling real proud of myself for venturing outdoors this morning. I been running on treadmill so far and I can’t believe how much quicker the time went outside...

Feeling real proud of myself for venturing outdoors this morning. I been running...

Islaeve

•4 years ago

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Thanks for the encouragement

I did the second run of Wk4 last night. I’ve really struggled with 5 mins so repeated this week. Last night and Sunday I did it so just one more to go and I’ve...

I did the second run of Wk4 last night. I’ve really struggled with 5 mins so rep...

Minsy

•4 years ago

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Pap17 Back out there

So after the my first Parkrun at Dartford Heath at the weekend when I was a little disappointed with my performance. I went out on Monday evening and ran to...

So after the my first Parkrun at Dartford Heath at the weekend when I was a litt...

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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My first stall...has been overcome😁🏃‍♀️

I was due to start run1 of week 3 on Sunday evening but the pavements were like an ice rink so I had to abandon that plan. "I'll do it tomorrow" I promised...

I was due to start run1 of week 3 on Sunday evening but the pavements were like ...

Bozsky

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R1 omg so happy 😁

Well I did my first run of the week🏃‍♀️. It felt so good I even picked up pace too. I thank everyone who supported me and gave me advise these last few...

Well I did my first run of the week🏃‍♀️. It felt so good I even picked up pace...

Kg68

Graduate•4 years ago

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Two things I never thought I'd do!

I just ran for 25 mins (R3 W6), that's the 1st thing and the second is I ran in the centre of London! I'm away for work and didn't want to miss a run. There...

I just ran for 25 mins (R3 W6), that's the 1st thing and the second is I ran in ...

Coffee1st

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 1 run 3

Done ... bring on wk 2 🏃‍♀️💪

Saunders364

•4 years ago

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Week 3

Just finished week 3 run 1 took a diffrent route I'm still.amazed ive got to this Week especially after a 10 hour work shift lol..I'm.determined to get to Week...

Just finished week 3 run 1 took a diffrent route I'm still.amazed ive got to thi...

Sammie1968

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Annoying Calf muscle.

I would love to take up running again. Left calf muscle will over burn and that will be Mr out again. Apart from stretching before and after is there any other...

I would love to take up running again. Left calf muscle will over burn and that ...

Gravy01

•4 years ago

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Week 3.3 - back on form

Very satisfying to get back out for a positive run 3 of week 3. I struggled last time out, but this time I was much happier. I felt I could have gone on...

Very satisfying to get back out for a positive run 3 of week 3. I struggled last...

GrandpaSteve

•4 years ago

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Head torches

Does anyone doing the C25K or graduated use a head torch for night runs? I want to purchase one for my night runs (to see and to be seen), seen a few but...

Does anyone doing the C25K or graduated use a head torch for night runs? I want...

Ch0911

Graduate•4 years ago

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Bluetooth earbuds

As per your request £11.99 Bluetooth earbuds crystal clear sound. These should do the trick

As per your request £11.99 Bluetooth earbuds crystal clear sound. These should ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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-1 degrees!!!!

Did my W1R2 at 6am this morning. It was fffffreezing but I did it! I can’t say I’m getting that rush of Adrenalin after a run that people talk about just yet,...

Did my W1R2 at 6am this morning. It was fffffreezing but I did it! I can’t say I...

Splasher99

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Bluetooth speaker distortion!

Can anyone recommend a pair of Bluetooth speakers that work without distorting the coaches voice please? 🙏

Can anyone recommend a pair of Bluetooth speakers that work without distorting t...

SC5k

•4 years ago

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C25K W1R2

After the looooooongest day at work so feeling proud of myself... Baby steps 😁

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

New here

4 weeks to do 2 weeks of runs

Another PB😀

print out

Wk 5 run 2 done

Not to run every day?!?

Start a fresh

Starting week three

Is the 'brisk walk' sufficient warm-up?

First “run” completed, and it feels great!

Start of week 2

Week 5 here goes...

Week 4 run 2.. distances

Achilles’ tendon problem

Bigger thighs!!

R3w3 first outdoor run

Thanks for the encouragement

Pap17 Back out there

My first stall...has been overcome😁🏃‍♀️

W9R1 omg so happy 😁

Two things I never thought I'd do!

Wk 1 run 3

Week 3

Annoying Calf muscle.

Week 3.3 - back on form

Head torches

Bluetooth earbuds

-1 degrees!!!!

Bluetooth speaker distortion!

C25K W1R2

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