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So.....after yesterday’s outdoor run involving a few hills, I now have some pretty achey upper thighs 😂. I’m due to run W6/R2 tomorrow morning. I’ve planned...

Ouch! Muscle ache advice needed please.

So.....after yesterday’s outdoor run involving a few hills, I now have some pret...

DrEdFullyunfit

•4 years ago

Just completed week 6 run 2 this morning. Took it easy as chocked up with a cold, but determined to continue. End of the intervals now and run run run from now...

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Week 6 Run 2 completed

Just completed week 6 run 2 this morning. Took it easy as chocked up with a cold...

Whiskyrun

Graduate•4 years ago

First completed C25K in 2014. Since then built up to 25km sunday long runs and 10km short runs, and did several Park Runs. All was going well until late last...

Restarted C25K

First completed C25K in 2014. Since then built up to 25km sunday long runs and ...

Zev1963

Graduate•4 years ago

Hi all I have had terrible pain around my ribs, clavicle and shoulder blade for the last few days. I am new to running (and exercise!) so was wondering if it...

Rib and shoulder pain

Hi all I have had terrible pain around my ribs, clavicle and shoulder blade for ...

Roxy8

•4 years ago

Was on a roll .. done red jan and c25k side by side continued and completed week 5 on Saturday to be knocked of feet being ill Sunday and still ill .. gutted...

Gutted

Was on a roll .. done red jan and c25k side by side continued and completed week...

Joo1

•4 years ago

Just finished my 3rd run of week 1! And did 2 on the treadmill and one on the road! I find it incredibly easier on the treadmill and can’t work out why? Any...

Tread mill or road

Just finished my 3rd run of week 1! And did 2 on the treadmill and one on the ro...

nickylouise80

•4 years ago

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Big W5R3 tonight!

Nervous and excited at the same time. Get home tonight, quick cuppa and onwards, I know it's all mental and I have got this far so should be ok. Strange that...

Nervous and excited at the same time. Get home tonight, quick cuppa and onwards,...

T2runner

Graduate•4 years ago

Well, after nearly four years of heart trouble, two cardioversions ( heart restarts) 3 ablations ( keyhole surgery) , decided to get some fitness back by c25k...

Week 9.... doing first parkrun next weekend, heart and head therapy!

Well, after nearly four years of heart trouble, two cardioversions ( heart resta...

Snodrop

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R2

The end of running with interval walks...I’m ready!!

melissaclarke

Graduate•4 years ago

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Update: post-graduation

Hi all, greetings from Washington DC! I thought I'd post a quick update to report on life after C25K. I graduated C25K in September 2019, turned 50 in...

Hi all, greetings from Washington DC! I thought I'd post a quick update to repo...

Perygl

Graduate•4 years ago

Thank you everyone for advice this morning about my first run. I was feeling really deflated and was considering giving up. Tonight I redid day one and I...

W1 r1 done. Wahoo.

Thank you everyone for advice this morning about my first run. I was feeling rea...

Runninouttaenergy

•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 done.....

I ran for 20 minutes. Even though my mind was telling me to stop. I fully expect an Olympic call up.

I ran for 20 minutes. Even though my mind was telling me to stop. I fully expe...

Cowps

•4 years ago

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What to eat and drink before a run?

Just wondering what is suitable to eat before a run in the morning or after night shift? I had an egg and some water before my last run but felt like I had no...

Just wondering what is suitable to eat before a run in the morning or after nigh...

Daroo

Graduate•4 years ago

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WE are not made of paper!! 💪

When I was younger and didn't want to go out in the rain or snow...I was ALWAYS told that I'm not made of paper 😂😂 W5R3 completed tonight! YEEEHAAA!!! When I...

When I was younger and didn't want to go out in the rain or snow...I was ALWAYS ...

Ch0911

Graduate•4 years ago

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That was tough

Week 6 run 1 done 👊 could of been the still strong winds but struggled dragging my sorry arse with very heavy legs round. Come on!!! Onwards and upwards 👍💪❤

Week 6 run 1 done 👊 could of been the still strong winds but struggled dragging...

Secretfriend79

•4 years ago

It was a veritable oasis of calm tonight compared to yesterday's weather. Managed the first run of week 6 and was really pleased with how it went. Hope...

W6R1

It was a veritable oasis of calm tonight compared to yesterday's weather. Manage...

L62B

Graduate•4 years ago

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What is happening?...

Came home from work in a right strop today and nearly skipped my run but Mr Parky persuaded me to go... Who would have ever thought that one day, going for a...

Came home from work in a right strop today and nearly skipped my run but Mr Park...

Parky88

Graduate•4 years ago

So I’ve been reading about W5R3 and didn’t think I would ever get this far. I was meant to do it yesterday but storm Ciara got in the way. I nearly talked...

“That” run

So I’ve been reading about W5R3 and didn’t think I would ever get this far. I wa...

Katie3456

•4 years ago

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All the lungs but no legs !

Tonight's was W4R2 and was the hardest yet. Got my breathing nailed and felt good and strong. From my waste down ....different story 😩 nothing in my legs....

Tonight's was W4R2 and was the hardest yet. Got my breathing nailed and felt goo...

JessieLT

•4 years ago

Well that's W7R3 complete... have to say not the nicest of weather... cold head wind .. wet / snowy slush under foot... but another week ticked off... so can't...

Challenging conditions

Well that's W7R3 complete... have to say not the nicest of weather... cold head ...

Smudgersmith66

Graduate•4 years ago

Can’t believe I’m on wk5 already. I know I am constantly saying where did that week, month, year go? So I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that 4 wks have gone...

W5R1-where did the last 4wks go?

Can’t believe I’m on wk5 already. I know I am constantly saying where did that...

Ryndle

•4 years ago

WEEK 7 RUN 1 . Goddamm that was hard. The wind was pushing me backwards forwards sideways to mcdonald and everything. Pushed through it:)) hurt like hell to...

DAMMIT CIARA

WEEK 7 RUN 1 . Goddamm that was hard. The wind was pushing me backwards forwards...

Lordlaz

Graduate•4 years ago

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Eek what have I done?!

Started back on the programme earlier this year after having months off due to ill health and a house move - did W3 R1 this afternoon. Yesterday I went to...

Started back on the programme earlier this year after having months off due to i...

WillsMum68

Graduate•4 years ago

I think I am very lucky to have got this far without any ill effects. Last week I missed two runs because of very icy weather and a slightly crazy desire to...

Week 4 Run 1 done!

I think I am very lucky to have got this far without any ill effects. Last week...

Lesaspie

Graduate•4 years ago

I’m over the moon! I never thought I’d be able to jog for 5 minutes, but I actually enjoyed it and feel great!! I’m now really looking forward to Wednesday...

Wk4 R1 I did it!!

I’m over the moon! I never thought I’d be able to jog for 5 minutes, but I actua...

Dizzy-dee

•4 years ago

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W3R2 dirty but done

I post when I run as I’m always surprised I ran. Not known for fitness and never known to run. My short term goal is to complete week 4. Wenderwoo said I could...

I post when I run as I’m always surprised I ran. Not known for fitness and never...

dieOR5k

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4 R1 Done

Really didn’t feel like going out this morning but sun shining and wind not as strong as yesterday. I really enjoyed it once I got going, always struggle on...

Really didn’t feel like going out this morning but sun shining and wind not as s...

Phdgranny

Graduate•4 years ago