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W9 R2 almost there....

I knew this Sat had a window of good weather and I managed to hit this with my penultimate run, or should I say penultimate C25k undergraduate run. A bit...

I knew this Sat had a window of good weather and I managed to hit this with my p...

CBDB

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wow!!!!

Myself and partner just back from wk5r3 and what can I say but wow just jogged 20 mins non stop 😀😀😀🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ first 5 mins seemed long but after that really...

Myself and partner just back from wk5r3 and what can I say but wow just jogged 2...

Tipee

Graduate•4 years ago

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Aching legs

Hi I’m I’ve just finished 2nd run of week 3 which I did but found it hard my legs are really aching all the time at the moment is this normal ?

Hi I’m I’ve just finished 2nd run of week 3 which I did but found it hard my leg...

Berryboo4

Graduate•4 years ago

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1st Consolidation Run

I tracked just the run for my first consolidation run. It’s 4:16km pretty happy with that. I was pretty tired and it felt like hard work. But feels good to...

I tracked just the run for my first consolidation run. It’s 4:16km pretty happy ...

RainbowSloth

Graduate•4 years ago

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Omg I've finished!!

Thunderstorms caused a four day gap so I feared I'd struggle but I finished with a little sprint!! This 50+ pudding has graduated!! Yay!! Back at weeks 4/5 I...

Thunderstorms caused a four day gap so I feared I'd struggle but I finished with...

JTS225

•4 years ago

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Wk 8 completed

Can't believe I have got this far, 1 week left to do of the programme but I will definitely carry on afterwards as my goal is to run 5K which I m not going to...

Can't believe I have got this far, 1 week left to do of the programme but I will...

Lara1972

Graduate•4 years ago

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I did it!

This morning I completed the C25K programme - I am so proud of myself (and I’ve even lost 16lbs en route!) As a 55 year old woman who was exercise adverse if I...

This morning I completed the C25K programme - I am so proud of myself (and I’ve ...

RWgirl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Life after

Morning I’m on W9R2 (although yesterday I was in the zone and run my first 5K) Life after Laura ? I will continue to stretch before and after and I attend...

Morning I’m on W9R2 (although yesterday I was in the zone and run my first 5K) ...

Krazycatlady

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 graduation

I went out at 6.30 this morning to completed my graduation run. I should have completed this on Tuesday but due to work commitments I have had to delay some of...

I went out at 6.30 this morning to completed my graduation run. I should have co...

EThomas

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hung up on speed/distance

I kinda wish I didn't get strava, although it's good to see my progress I'm constantly comparing myself to others or wondering why I am so slow. Anyway, top...

I kinda wish I didn't get strava, although it's good to see my progress I'm cons...

N3llyB

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Can I start in week 4?

I’ve had short bursts of running experience where I didn’t stick with it, so I would like to do this program and get a pattern of running. But I can run for...

I’ve had short bursts of running experience where I didn’t stick with it, so I w...

Uneauteur

•4 years ago

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C25K WK8 R3 ✅☀️

I can actually say I enjoyed this run 😊 I am sitting in my garden thinking how when I started I never dreamed i would get this far. I must not get over...

I can actually say I enjoyed this run 😊 I am sitting in my garden thinking how ...

3Sud

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated this morning

Been a learning curve but worth it. I think a few more weeks at 30 mins next before I begin the journey to 10k

Been a learning curve but worth it. I think a few more weeks at 30 mins next bef...

Draxon

Graduate•4 years ago

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Thankyou

Last Saturday was was run one week one! Yesterday I completed run one of week two! Long way to go but am already feeling my confidence increasing! No longer...

Last Saturday was was run one week one! Yesterday I completed run one of week tw...

LinsH75

Graduate•4 years ago

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Is this normal

Graduated C25K last week ,did first consolidation run ,felt a bit deflated ,decided to have a week off , managed 5days then this morning woke just after 5 ,by...

Graduated C25K last week ,did first consolidation run ,felt a bit deflated ,deci...

Martin1956

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

Just completed week 9 run 2, it’s the last 7 minutes that I struggle with but worked through the mental barrier and achieved it without stopping. I cannot...

Just completed week 9 run 2, it’s the last 7 minutes that I struggle with but wo...

Sniffy25

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running uphill?

Any tips for running uphill? I find I get really breathless and struggle to keep my breathing under control? 🤔

Any tips for running uphill? I find I get really breathless and struggle to keep...

Girlpower45

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 done - it's gonna get hot hot hot...

With week 5 just around the corner I thought I'd do a bit of forward planning as forecast is for a heatwave part of next week. So up and out for my first ever...

With week 5 just around the corner I thought I'd do a bit of forward planning as...

MontyMooDog

Graduate•4 years ago

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Do you track the 5 min warmup/cool downs?

Hi! This may be a dippy question, but I’ve just completed week 5 and I’m still not sure whether we’re supposed to count the warmup/cool down walks at the start...

Hi! This may be a dippy question, but I’ve just completed week 5 and I’m still n...

RunningRachelCrazy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Newbie runner questions

Hi all. This is my first post. I just completed week5 run 3 and feel fantastic. I have various health conditions that made me think I couldn't run but...

Hi all. This is my first post. I just completed week5 run 3 and feel fantastic. ...

Serenity_runner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Beats per minute for music 🎵

I’m trying to put together a playlist to help me find the right pace. I think I’m going too fast at the moment. Is 120 beats per minute a good beat for a...

I’m trying to put together a playlist to help me find the right pace. I think I’...

Frizzbomb67

Graduate•4 years ago

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Which tracking app?

Hi guys...which tracking app do you use? I'm only just getting to grips with Strava, and would also use Samsung Health..but if there are any other...

Hi guys...which tracking app do you use? I'm only just getting to grips with St...

FitterFor40

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

One run left.. Can't really process that 😂 tonight's run was good but struggled a bit half wya through, sometimes it's just like that 👍 Hope everyone is well...

One run left.. Can't really process that 😂 tonight's run was good but struggled...

AliceInThePalace

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated today!

I finally finished the program this morning, a tough, slow run but I kept on going and woooooo it’s the end of the program! Can’t quite believe it, thanks to...

I finally finished the program this morning, a tough, slow run but I kept on goi...

Ojojodee

Graduate•4 years ago

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5 minute warm up walk

Graduated last week - yay! - and have completed three 30minute runs this week (stepping stone music is definitely NOT for me first thing in the morning). I am...

Graduated last week - yay! - and have completed three 30minute runs this week (s...

Viewfinder

Graduate•4 years ago

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Anyone else having problems with app crashing?

I have just started this app and it's amazing. However it crashes half way through and I have to stop to restart the app. Is anyone else having the same...

I have just started this app and it's amazing. However it crashes half way throu...

Teamplay3

•4 years ago

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Consolidation run 4 and my first 5K!

This evening I (reluctantly) put my running trainers on, stuck my headphones in and headed out for a run. I planned on doing 30 minutes and chose a route which...

This evening I (reluctantly) put my running trainers on, stuck my headphones in ...

RUNN3R

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running In The Rain

Too many lockdown biscuits and too much cake are beginning to take their toll. And I have gained a few pounds. Time to reset my diet and watch portion sizes...

Too many lockdown biscuits and too much cake are beginning to take their toll. A...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•4 years ago

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First week completed

My app isn't sounding a bell half way. It says in the blurb it should do that. Anyone else not getting that?

My app isn't sounding a bell half way. It says in the blurb it should do that. A...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Go faster or longer?

Hey everyone! So I graduated C25K last week (so chuffed). On Monday I tried stepping stones. Music was a bit too mental for first thing in the morning and the...

Hey everyone! So I graduated C25K last week (so chuffed). On Monday I tried step...

Viewfinder

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

W9 R2 almost there....

Wow!!!!

Aching legs

1st Consolidation Run

Omg I've finished!!

Wk 8 completed

I did it!

Life after

Week 9 run 3 graduation

Hung up on speed/distance

Can I start in week 4?

C25K WK8 R3 ✅☀️

Graduated this morning

Thankyou

Is this normal

Week 9 Run 2

Running uphill?

Week 4 done - it's gonna get hot hot hot...

Do you track the 5 min warmup/cool downs?

Newbie runner questions

Beats per minute for music 🎵

Which tracking app?

Week 9 Run 2

Graduated today!

5 minute warm up walk

Anyone else having problems with app crashing?

Consolidation run 4 and my first 5K!

Running In The Rain

First week completed

Go faster or longer?

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