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One run to go!!!

Just home from week 9 run 2. First run I've passed 4km so it's really giving me hope to eventually hitting 5k 🤣 My tracking is set to miles so just over 2.5...

Just home from week 9 run 2. First run I've passed 4km so it's really giving me ...

ClaireLou10

Graduate•4 years ago

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Returning to c25k after knee injury. Advice needed please.

Returning to c25k after 2 weeks out due to knee pain. My last run was week 8 run 1, how far back in the programme do you think I should go?

Returning to c25k after 2 weeks out due to knee pain. My last run was week 8 run...

Caporter4

•4 years ago

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How is this even possible?!

W6R2 done and I found it (dare I say) totally manageable! The weather here in Sussex was just right too - a gorgeous cool breeze and not too hot. I'm both...

W6R2 done and I found it (dare I say) totally manageable! The weather here in Su...

clairelouiserunner

•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 done!

I did the 20 Minute run (if you can call that a run 😅) tonight. Quite chuffed as this was a big step up from the previous runs. I found the last 3 or 4...

I did the 20 Minute run (if you can call that a run 😅) tonight. Quite chuffed a...

Bea7

Graduate•4 years ago

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A quick 5k after work!

I was planning on starting to increase distance but it’s too warm out there! I ran a consistent 5k, so happy with that! If I can find an igloo, im sleeping in...

I was planning on starting to increase distance but it’s too warm out there! I r...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Niko niko pace

Had the book “Slow Jogging” delivered today. As today is a rest day for me, I’ve read two thirds of it already. It’s taught me a lot. And confirmed my approach...

Had the book “Slow Jogging” delivered today. As today is a rest day for me, I’ve...

NikonikoFred

•4 years ago

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Graduator

I’ve only gone and done it! Week 9 run 3 boom. So hot but I wasn’t going to stop for anyone or anything grrr! Feel totes emosh as the young ‘uns say. Thank you...

I’ve only gone and done it! Week 9 run 3 boom. So hot but I wasn’t going to stop...

Swanseajen

Graduate•4 years ago

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😁😁😁Finished😁😁😁

Well, would you Adam an Eve it, he's only gone and done it. Bit on the hot side so took it steady and drank plenty of water on the way. I was still feeling...

Well, would you Adam an Eve it, he's only gone and done it. Bit on the hot side...

Doko58

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6 R3 completed

Wow that was a tough one!!! We thought it would be a bit cooler, but it got very humid, so I struggled with my pace today, my husband did really well, and...

Wow that was a tough one!!! We thought it would be a bit cooler, but it got very...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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I have to give up for a bit

After 7 weeks of rest, I went back to week 4 to see how I got on and 2 weeks later the pain in my shin has returned together with a new pain at the back of my...

After 7 weeks of rest, I went back to week 4 to see how I got on and 2 weeks lat...

Sfb061

Graduate•4 years ago

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Dedication

So I got up and ran at 545 this morning. That’s my dedication to this. Was still HOT at that time. We ran through woods too. On to wk5 on Sunday 😊

So I got up and ran at 545 this morning. That’s my dedication to this. Was still...

Coolrunnings12

•4 years ago

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I did it!

I know I shouldn’t have gone out again after yesterday’s failed effort at W5R3 but I was pretty sure that it was the route that scuppered me rather than the...

I know I shouldn’t have gone out again after yesterday’s failed effort at W5R3 b...

SJ60

•4 years ago

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End of week 6

End of week 6 Nearly gave up, but Michael kept me going. Great to be told at the end that I could consider myself a runner. Thanks Michael

End of week 6 Nearly gave up, but Michael kept me going. Great to be told at the...

Iago99

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back on it and only one more to go!

After faffing about for the last few weeks I decided this morning to just to get back on the programme and finish it! So today I went for Week 9 Run 2! I set...

After faffing about for the last few weeks I decided this morning to just to get...

Workingathome

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3 done 😁🤩🏆

Loved doing this 👍🏻 a great distraction from the crazy situation we are in. Having two girls at home instead of school, this has been a great escape and me...

Loved doing this 👍🏻 a great distraction from the crazy situation we are in. Ha...

Bobalina72

Graduate•4 years ago

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Doubled Down!

Am so pleased - 3 weeks on from graduating and I managed my first 1hr run today! 9.7km - almost at the magic 10k 😊

Am so pleased - 3 weeks on from graduating and I managed my first 1hr run today!...

Shaggy48

Graduate•4 years ago

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Thwarted and Fed Up!

Have had to stop for a couple of weeks because of stitches following a small surgical procedure. Had just done Week 8 Run 1 and wanted to graduate before my...

Have had to stop for a couple of weeks because of stitches following a small sur...

Ladyjogger

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R3 a tough one.

A.A.R. needed after that run. W4R3: 1) that hurt. Legs heavy and painful shins and ankles much like in week 1. Why? Perhaps overtraining last few days, 50km...

A.A.R. needed after that run. W4R3: 1) that hurt. Legs heavy and painful shins ...

CookiesToCut

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Only gone and done it!!!!!

My biggest lockdown achievement .... so proud of myself!!

Redellie65

•4 years ago

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W4R1

Hi, I’ve been so impressed with my stamina build up, that I continue running afterward Jo tells me to stop. (Of course I still leave enough distance for my 5...

Hi, I’ve been so impressed with my stamina build up, that I continue running aft...

Mitchm77

•4 years ago

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The heat!!

Note to self!: don’t run in the heat ever again!! Even tho I ran at 6 yesterday morning! The temperature still took its toll! After over heating! And...

Note to self!: don’t run in the heat ever again!! Even tho I ran at 6 yesterday...

Chewy73

Graduate•4 years ago

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Who tied ton weights to my legs?

Ok, well I ran my first 25 minutes on Wednesday (we won't talk about the 30 seconds of walking after 20 minutes...) and I was fine. Fine yesterday too. This...

Ok, well I ran my first 25 minutes on Wednesday (we won't talk about the 30 seco...

Greenk

Graduate•4 years ago

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Blonde Model is Amazed x

I've just done Week 4 Run 2 🥉 and I was so tired 😴 !! I absolutely smashed it 🎊 !! The first run 🏃 I really struggled but the second run 🏃 which I will...

I've just done Week 4 Run 2 🥉 and I was so tired 😴 !! I absolutely smashed it ...

BlondieCanRun5k

•4 years ago

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Please help!

W3 R3 - again. 2and time I've had to start due to chest infection last time. Started again and on W3 R3 my calls went. Has anyone got any suggestions? Really...

W3 R3 - again. 2and time I've had to start due to chest infection last time. Sta...

Dmr2

Graduate•4 years ago

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Only gone and done it!

It took a little longer than the 9 weeks (13 in total) but I’m so chuffed that this morning I completed C25K! Had to break for a week due to illness plus redo...

It took a little longer than the 9 weeks (13 in total) but I’m so chuffed that t...

Notlod

•4 years ago

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Week 7 completed

Did struggle today but very pleased I didn’t give into inner demons telling me to stop. Would not have believed I would be running for 25 mins. Ready for week...

Did struggle today but very pleased I didn’t give into inner demons telling me t...

Capelite

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

We can do this!!

Just sharing how great it feels to have managed the 'step-up' today with Wk 5, run 3!! Bit of a surprise to move to 20 minutes non stop but I loved it ☺. Feel...

Just sharing how great it feels to have managed the 'step-up' today with Wk 5, r...

RunnerK

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W9R3 done!!!! Look who's a runner now!

Wow! Only took two years of casts, surgeries, lots of physio (thanks Mum!), and a global pandemic to finally get me to try but just this second, in 27C heat,...

Wow! Only took two years of casts, surgeries, lots of physio (thanks Mum!), and ...

Bloomsbury22

Graduate•4 years ago

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finally reached my 5K!

Hello all, Just wanted to share with those who are still in the 9week journey. I’ve completed the C25K three weeks ago. Today was my 9th consolidation run....

Hello all, Just wanted to share with those who are still in the 9week journey....

Allie22

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Runs

Just completed my 20th 5K consolidation run ( I cant even believe I’ve written that!). I graduated in May, and have run a 5K every other day since then! I was...

Just completed my 20th 5K consolidation run ( I cant even believe I’ve written t...

Dansac29

Graduate•4 years ago

2 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

One run to go!!!

Returning to c25k after knee injury. Advice needed please.

How is this even possible?!

Week 5 run 3 done!

A quick 5k after work!

Niko niko pace

Graduator

😁😁😁Finished😁😁😁

W6 R3 completed

I have to give up for a bit

Dedication

I did it!

End of week 6

Back on it and only one more to go!

W9R3 done 😁🤩🏆

Doubled Down!

Thwarted and Fed Up!

W4R3 a tough one.

Only gone and done it!!!!!

W4R1

The heat!!

Who tied ton weights to my legs?

Blonde Model is Amazed x

Please help!

Only gone and done it!

Week 7 completed

We can do this!!

W9R3 done!!!! Look who's a runner now!

finally reached my 5K!

Consolidation Runs

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