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Finished this one today, now officially a runner - what me? Yes, apparently 😂 25 minutes in the bag and feeling proud, you know when you’ve got this far, you...

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W6 R3 - Smashed it!

Finished this one today, now officially a runner - what me? Yes, apparently 😂 2...

Busylady1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1 done

Well, Week 3 Run 1 done ! and dare i say it, it wasn't so bad , had that little voice in my head that said oh oh! when Laura said ok here we go this ones for 3...

Well, Week 3 Run 1 done ! and dare i say it, it wasn't so bad , had that little ...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R2 - one more to go

Just finished W9R2 and ran the furthest so far, but nowhere near 5k. I’m just so chuffed that I can run for 30 minutes and feel good at the end. Roll on Friday...

Just finished W9R2 and ran the furthest so far, but nowhere near 5k. I’m just so...

JAT58

Graduate•4 years ago

Doing C25K for the second time and today was Week 7, Run 1. For the first time ever, I bombed at 10 mins, I just couldn't go on, my legs wouldn't work and I...

Gutted

Doing C25K for the second time and today was Week 7, Run 1. For the first time...

Boofle999

Graduate•4 years ago

Wasn’t ready for the switch up this week - but I’ve done it! Who knew I’d be running this long a few weeks back 🏃🏻‍♀️❤️

Week5 Run2

Wasn’t ready for the switch up this week - but I’ve done it! Who knew I’d be r...

Gemmaja

•4 years ago

Well, I have news for you, you are not. C25K is about endurance, not pace. Look at it this way. Mo Farah may run a marathon in 2 hours giving it 100% yet the...

Think you are slow.

Well, I have news for you, you are not. C25K is about endurance, not pace. Look ...

SlimmingEagle

•4 years ago

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W3R2

Struggling with the burn in my legs, particularly my calf’s, any tips?

Els_runs

Graduate•4 years ago

Just completed Wk 8 R3 - I have to say I really felt like I was getting into a rhythm today and dare I say it I enjoyed the run. Don’t get me wrong it was hard...

Wk 8 R3 phew!!

Just completed Wk 8 R3 - I have to say I really felt like I was getting into a r...

Splodger

Graduate•4 years ago

Week 7 has been and gone and it's felt like a rather a mixed bag. Run 2 was a real slog - definitely went out the box too quickly. My running partner said I...

Week 7..

Week 7 has been and gone and it's felt like a rather a mixed bag. Run 2 was a re...

Hayleigh268

Graduate•4 years ago

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Repeat of W4 R3

So while repeating W4 due to my knee injury, I'm happily into it, done the 3min run and I'm into the next 5min run, but Jo doesn't seem to speak, I'm...

So while repeating W4 due to my knee injury, I'm happily into it, done the 3min...

Basil_Cosmo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running in the rain - keeping your tech dry?

I don't mind going out in the rain, don't mind me getting dripping wet, but I wonder how people manage to keep their phones or iPods dry?

I don't mind going out in the rain, don't mind me getting dripping wet, but I wo...

Newbie59

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R2 done! Finally back out there!

So three rest days later, after my comedy wipe-out in the shower, finally back out and completed W8R2. And back feels fine! Finally also remembered to turn on...

So three rest days later, after my comedy wipe-out in the shower, finally back o...

Bloomsbury22

Graduate•4 years ago

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Searching for the truth...

... About the apps. Had a couple of issues with Strava recently. Told me I ran 5.98 km this week, which I found suspicious! So this morning I used MapMyRun...

... About the apps. Had a couple of issues with Strava recently. Told me I ran ...

Lizcanrun

Graduate•4 years ago

W8R2 completed this morning, after reading lots of posts on here I checked my running/jogging form and it seems I normally run heel down first. I’ve tried to...

W8R2 completed but not sure my running form is correct?!

W8R2 completed this morning, after reading lots of posts on here I checked my ru...

Clairabell

Graduate•4 years ago

Did my first run this morning. First minute wondered what on earth I was doing, then it got easier each time. Had just about worked out my pace and breathing...

Survived!

Did my first run this morning. First minute wondered what on earth I was doing, ...

FayeElla

•4 years ago

Did w9 R2 this morning, all ok but I think I started a bit quick but did slow down and even added 30 secs to plod past some walkers. Yay! So excited to have...

Penultimate run!

Did w9 R2 this morning, all ok but I think I started a bit quick but did slow do...

Blossom-

Graduate•4 years ago

I have lost 6 years not sure were they went. Last year when I was 72 and starting C25k a type 2 diabetic with a heart attack in 2002. A little over a year...

Back to the Past or Fantastic c25k

I have lost 6 years not sure were they went. Last year when I was 72 and startin...

hamit

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 done and dusted 😀

Completed week 8 this morning 😀. Slow start and legs felt heavy on the uphills but I’ll be honest didn’t keep my hydration up so lesson learned! Onward and...

Completed week 8 this morning 😀. Slow start and legs felt heavy on the uphills ...

Suestudy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

Wow. That will teach me for gadding off like an Olympic Marathon runner! The last 5 minute run I was only just jogging but I did it. What is odd is that...

Wow. That will teach me for gadding off like an Olympic Marathon runner! The las...

BeaglesEnd

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK8R3 Done with Mind over Matter!!

Tough jog/run today,could be due to SAD Symptoms ie: Seasonal Affective Disorder...but nevertheless continued, as I knew it was the penultimate week, I guess I...

Tough jog/run today,could be due to SAD Symptoms ie: Seasonal Affective Disorder...

Knightrider_28

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation and advice

Hi All, Did 2nd consolidation run today and used the Nike app 30min run with Coach Bennett and loved it. I’m happy to keep doing this a while and get used to...

Hi All, Did 2nd consolidation run today and used the Nike app 30min run with Co...

BonniesRest

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1

Week one over so glad I’ve started the 5k finding it hard as I need to lose quite a few pounds but but very happy I got through it , first run 🙏🏻 of week 2...

Week one over so glad I’ve started the 5k finding it hard as I need to lose quit...

Berryboo4

Graduate•4 years ago

Wk 8 run 2

Done...just 🐌🐌

Jillb141

Graduate•4 years ago

I've been reading these boards regularly but with just two weeks to go, thought it best to introduce myself. I have not had a linear route towards this,...

Week 7 Complete

I've been reading these boards regularly but with just two weeks to go, thought ...

ChrisCymru

Graduate•4 years ago

Hi everyone, this might sound a bit silly, but I’m doing w8r3 tomorrow (cannot believe I have come this far) & I wanted to know how you all know what distance...

How to measure distance w8r3

Hi everyone, this might sound a bit silly, but I’m doing w8r3 tomorrow (cannot b...

Lockdown5

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk9 R3 Positives and Negatives

Well finally completed C25K this morning ,first the negatives I'm 63yr old male ,lost my wife 8 yrs ago very suddenly and without warning.my life fell apart...

Well finally completed C25K this morning ,first the negatives I'm 63yr old male ...

Martin1956

Graduate•4 years ago

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Encouragement!

Wk4 R2 today. Whilst plodding along I hear a "WELL DONE" from the left. Another (clearly more experienced) runner skirted past me and waved. Man, that made me...

Wk4 R2 today. Whilst plodding along I hear a "WELL DONE" from the left. Another ...

Mojojojo71

Graduate•4 years ago