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So I guess I’d thought I’d find it easier but I didn’t. I changed my route for the first time as I think I was becoming complacent. Didn’t really think about...

W10R1......Still as hard

So I guess I’d thought I’d find it easier but I didn’t. I changed my route for t...

KatieLGettins

Graduate•4 years ago

Feeling very proud today having completed w9 run 3. Something I never thought I’d do. I have never been fit, didn’t really do sports as a child unless forced...

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Graduated today

Feeling very proud today having completed w9 run 3. Something I never thought I’...

Littlerabbit100

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25K

Hi I’m Richard I started using the app 8 weeks ago today I’m going in to the last week ! I suffer with depression and recently lost my wife to cancer, just...

Hi I’m Richard I started using the app 8 weeks ago today I’m going in to the las...

Ricardo1054

•4 years ago

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Goals!

Well I’ve just completed week 3, starting W4 on Wednesday. Can’t believe I’ve got so far! I’m in for surgery soon and I should finish W6 the day before my...

Well I’ve just completed week 3, starting W4 on Wednesday. Can’t believe I’ve go...

Sleagirl19

•4 years ago

So pleased to have jogged 25 mins. Would feel a fraud to call myself a runner but happy with jogging this length of time as never thought I could

Week 6 completed

So pleased to have jogged 25 mins. Would feel a fraud to call myself a runner bu...

Capelite

Graduate•4 years ago

I was looking at the posts here and the links explaining about gait analysis, why it's important, and running shoes. I do need a pair. I know not to just buy...

Is there any way of getting cheaper running shoes?

I was looking at the posts here and the links explaining about gait analysis, wh...

Dolphin-Girl

•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3!

I just completed the final run! I can’t believe it! Not quite doing 5K sub 30 yet but it was my best pace so far and I wasn’t too exhausted at the end of it....

I just completed the final run! I can’t believe it! Not quite doing 5K sub 30 ye...

ValeItaUk

Graduate•4 years ago

17 Replies

I have done it

Well, I have only gone and completed my couch to 5 k. And if I can do it so can all of you.

Well, I have only gone and completed my couch to 5 k. And if I can do it so can ...

Oldman_runclub

•4 years ago

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W8 R1 - channeling my inner 🐌🐌’s to reach 28

I took it steadier at the beginning today (tried hard not to think about the calf pain at all), so when Jo said 14 mins, half way, if you think you have a...

I took it steadier at the beginning today (tried hard not to think about the cal...

Reliclullaby

Graduate•4 years ago

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DISASTER - Week 7 run 1

Had to stop 18 mins in - i thought i would pass out with the heat! SUPER DISAPPOINTED, teared up a little! Cant brush this as a bad run, just got through week...

Had to stop 18 mins in - i thought i would pass out with the heat! SUPER DISAPPO...

redandblack

•4 years ago

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Week 8 let’s go!!

Off to a great (but slightly challenging and VERY humid) start to week 8! I completed the 28 minutes run which I’m so happy about, but made the huge mistake...

Off to a great (but slightly challenging and VERY humid) start to week 8! I co...

runforfun_

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 1st run

Final week and first run, good rhythm and forgot to worry about breathing! felt so comfortable carrried on to 5K - a bit of a cheat as the last bit was...

Final week and first run, good rhythm and forgot to worry about breathing! felt...

Vadash

Graduate•4 years ago

So this was my 3rd attempt at C25K and I finally did it! Actually ran for 35 minutes this morning. I have a little way to go to get 5k in but that’s the next...

Graduated! So proud 😃

So this was my 3rd attempt at C25K and I finally did it! Actually ran for 35 min...

RockChick66

Graduate•4 years ago

I can’t believe I just ran for 30 mins for the first time in 20 years or so! It’s only the first run of week 9 but it felt so emotional and I have to admit I...

30mins !!!

I can’t believe I just ran for 30 mins for the first time in 20 years or so! It’...

Ojojodee

Graduate•4 years ago

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Believe you can - The power of positivity & compound changes

Now I sound like some insta-influencer! (I’m not!!) Happy Monday everyone, as part of an answer within my sub 30 minute post over on the B210K forum, but it...

Now I sound like some insta-influencer! (I’m not!!) Happy Monday everyone, as pa...

LoungeLizaard

Graduate•4 years ago

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Worst run!!

So I've been trying to conquer Wk7 for about 2 weeks now and just not happening!! Is anyone else finding this?? Today has to have been the worst I have ever...

So I've been trying to conquer Wk7 for about 2 weeks now and just not happening!...

Morv1609

•4 years ago

11 Replies

New shoes

So, i had my gait analysis, and turns out i'm not a neutral after all and looking at the video it is quite obvious . i need a medium support , so tried 3...

So, i had my gait analysis, and turns out i'm not a neutral after all and lookin...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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How to transition from treadmill to road running?

I’ve just completed W5R1 and managed 5 mins of jogging x3. BUT .. I’ve completed all the runs on a treadmill at home so far as I haven’t had the confidence to...

I’ve just completed W5R1 and managed 5 mins of jogging x3. BUT .. I’ve completed...

Frizzbomb67

Graduate•4 years ago

Quick question - having had and recovered from C19 I've been asked to donate blood to extract my plazma.... I last gave blood about 6 months ago, and therefore...

Running after Giving Blood

Quick question - having had and recovered from C19 I've been asked to donate blo...

Sedge

Graduate•4 years ago

Just wondering do people log runs & distance from start of pre-run walk, plus post run cool down walk, or only their actual run...?

Run log... Just interested... 😉

Just wondering do people log runs & distance from start of pre-run walk, plus po...

SuzyKK

Graduate•4 years ago

Hi I’ve just finished week 2 and in between runs I’ve been doing different exercise and keeping myself really active and I’ve just got on the scales and there...

Weight gain

Hi I’ve just finished week 2 and in between runs I’ve been doing different exerc...

Berryboo4

Graduate•4 years ago

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Walk/run not as tired as first run

Just done my second run week 1 got the kids join in doing homeschool so that's pe done lol

Just done my second run week 1 got the kids join in doing homeschool so that's p...

Harryxxxx

•4 years ago

Still feeling nauseous three hours after today’s run. Went off way too quick and had to grind my way to the end. Hoping this weeks other two runs will be...

Week 7 Run 1

Still feeling nauseous three hours after today’s run. Went off way too quick and...

Bedford_83

Graduate•4 years ago

... and why not? 9 weeks ago I was bent over panting after a 90 second jog. Over the past 3 months I've been on a "weight loss journey" and have used C25K as...

Trumpet blowing time

... and why not? 9 weeks ago I was bent over panting after a 90 second jog. Over...

Daiwalker

•4 years ago

So R2 of this week was hard going. Felt really sluggish, but think it may be down to the heat and because I ran in the afternoon rather than early morning....

Wk 3 R3 done!

So R2 of this week was hard going. Felt really sluggish, but think it may be do...

Baggaz

Graduate•4 years ago

After quite a busy weekend, week 3 run 3 on Saturday morning, getting and fitting a new saddle on Mrs LeeU's bike, a 5 mile ride to test it and then a 10 mile...

Week 4 Run 1

After quite a busy weekend, week 3 run 3 on Saturday morning, getting and fittin...

LeeU

Graduate•4 years ago

That was brilliant! Honestly when I looked at it briefly in the app I thought it was one 3min run and when the second one came around I got a big grin on my...

Week 3 Run 1

That was brilliant! Honestly when I looked at it briefly in the app I thought i...

CookiesToCut

•4 years ago

Well guys thank you all for your positive posts and that push to get me out of the door - I did it. Week 8 run 1. It was warmer than I like but hey I went and...

I did it 🏃🏼‍♀️😘

Well guys thank you all for your positive posts and that push to get me out of t...

Dreambird

Graduate•4 years ago