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So after completing c25k last year i started again as I’d not run over the winter. Just completed week 3 and I am loving it so much more this time. Just had...

Week 3

So after completing c25k last year i started again as I’d not run over the winte...

C1984

Graduate•4 years ago

OMG! I've run for 25 mins without stopping for 4 times in 8 days! Amazing really as I haven't exercised regularly in over 10 years. Enjoyed run tonight, again...

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WEEK 7 RUN 3 DONE 😀😀😀

OMG! I've run for 25 mins without stopping for 4 times in 8 days! Amazing really...

Cockneymick

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3??

Hi guys first time I’ve posted .Ive done the two 8min runs of week 5 and struggled a bit in the last few minutes each time but managed.So 20 min up next seems...

Hi guys first time I’ve posted .Ive done the two 8min runs of week 5 and struggl...

Petermc50

Graduate•4 years ago

16 Replies

Buzzing!

Week 9, run 3 completed! I cant believe I actually did it! In fact run 2 and run 3 I did an extra 6 or 7 minutes, to make sure I did 5km (turns out I did over...

Week 9, run 3 completed! I cant believe I actually did it! In fact run 2 and run...

Stepfordhusband

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk3 complete 😀

Feeling fab after completing week 3 however wk4 looks a bit daunting but cant wait to give it a go really starting to enjoy this now.

Feeling fab after completing week 3 however wk4 looks a bit daunting but cant wa...

Tipee

Graduate•4 years ago

... FACT. In the BBC's The Truth About ... series, Dr Michael Mosley went to see a university professor who has shown that over a given distance, walking...

OFF THE COUCH: Running is better for your knees than walking ...

... FACT. In the BBC's The Truth About ... series, Dr Michael Mosley went to se...

John_W

Graduate•4 years ago

I started the programme 4 times - once I got to w8 r1 - but tonight I completed w9 r3!!! I’m so happy 😁

I did it! 4th time lucky 😁

I started the programme 4 times - once I got to w8 r1 - but tonight I completed ...

M4ggi

Graduate•4 years ago

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Having to pause 😭

So I completed week 6 run 1 on Wednesday and was due to do next run tonight BUT Sod’s law has kicked in, my back and sciatic nerve are playing up so I have...

So I completed week 6 run 1 on Wednesday and was due to do next run tonight BUT ...

RunningToSlimMe

•4 years ago

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5k to 10k

I've now completed C25K achieving 5k on Week 8 Run 1 and every run since. I've looked at the plan by JuJu for going from 5k to 10k but I really like the...

I've now completed C25K achieving 5k on Week 8 Run 1 and every run since. I've...

Hidden

•4 years ago

So, after all the searching and decision making on my new running shoes they arrived today , and have also been returned today ! I know I know I shouldn't have...

Returned my shoes

So, after all the searching and decision making on my new running shoes they arr...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8

Can’t believe I have done run 1 and 2 week 8. I just believe I can do it now. The best thing that I have watched since starting this programme is the video on...

Can’t believe I have done run 1 and 2 week 8. I just believe I can do it now. Th...

Fitat54

Graduate•4 years ago

2 Replies

That was testing!

I’m overweight but have started to lose some through cycling, around 110km per week for a few weeks now. I thought that as a result this would be easier, it...

I’m overweight but have started to lose some through cycling, around 110km per w...

Leve

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 2

Complete I found it easier than run 1, I seem to get into the run this time 🏃‍♂️👍

Complete I found it easier than run 1, I seem to get into the run this time 🏃‍♂...

Cheeky450

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W8 done!

Just done my last run of week 8 and it seems hard to believe I will be able to add two more minutes from the next run! I still find it hard towards minute 20...

Just done my last run of week 8 and it seems hard to believe I will be able to a...

Taragreen01

Graduate•4 years ago

Well week 1 completed and it did get easier each time but I do not feel ready in any way to run longer than 60seconds at a time. Will I survive week 2?

Week 1 completed!

Well week 1 completed and it did get easier each time but I do not feel ready in...

RunJD

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 1 first time outdoors

Well iv reached week 9 and iv only ever run inside my house or on my fake grass in the back garden. This is because I was so worried at people seeing me and...

Well iv reached week 9 and iv only ever run inside my house or on my fake grass ...

LadyCDJ

Graduate•4 years ago

I was due to do W4R2 tomorrow morning but thought I'd get it done this afternoon to avoid the rain forecast for tomorrow. I'm finding this week much harder...

W4R2 done!

I was due to do W4R2 tomorrow morning but thought I'd get it done this afternoon...

Annabanananan

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 1

Hi all I'm a seriously unfit 42 year old mum of 3. I have just completed week 1 of c25k. Monday I completed 7 1min runs. Wed completed it all and this morning...

Hi all I'm a seriously unfit 42 year old mum of 3. I have just completed week 1 ...

Karmcgill

•4 years ago

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W8R3-Good News Bad News

Good News: Grateful and happy to finish WK8. ltwas smooth until about 20 mins in but I thought my way thru and got my second kick in when Laura tells me only...

Good News: Grateful and happy to finish WK8. ltwas smooth until about 20 mins ...

GigiRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R3 done - sore right calf only

Completed W5R3 this morning, feeling pretty chuffed with myself, never thought I’d be able to say I ‘ran’ for 20 mins! However.... I’m still getting a sore...

Completed W5R3 this morning, feeling pretty chuffed with myself, never thought I...

RUNDMC1

Graduate•4 years ago

I’ve noticed my mood is so much better on the days I run, thinking about doing the 5k daily. Does anyone else do this? I’ve read about the health risks, but...

Run every day!

I’ve noticed my mood is so much better on the days I run, thinking about doing t...

Bumblebee43

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

Avoiding Cramp

I feel a 5 min warm up walk is not enough, I need to do some more calf stretches before that. I still tend to get a mild calf cramp when running which I run...

I feel a 5 min warm up walk is not enough, I need to do some more calf stretches...

Kirkie123

Graduate•4 years ago

Very pleased I completed although in the first 5 mins I doubted I could but kept going, slow and steady pace did it.

Week 5 run 3 done

Very pleased I completed although in the first 5 mins I doubted I could but kept...

Capelite

Graduate•4 years ago

Hello - I am so pleased with myself, after numerous attempts with C25K I have finally got to the last week - No having to re do weeks and I have loved it....

Week 9 and Still no change on the scales

Hello - I am so pleased with myself, after numerous attempts with C25K I have fi...

PaulaPeanut49

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Getting slower

I’m on consolidation runs, and I seem to get slower each time at the mo! 😅 know it’s not all about speed but it’s a bit discouraging.. although tbf it has...

I’m on consolidation runs, and I seem to get slower each time at the mo! 😅 know...

LJAR

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Week 9 R3

Yaaaay! Done. And I quite enjoyed it too! I never thought I would be able to run 30 minutes, albeit slowly. Now to improve my speeds. Thank you everyone for...

Yaaaay! Done. And I quite enjoyed it too! I never thought I would be able to run...

dibblecat

Graduate•4 years ago

Just finished the last run of week 6 of couch to 5k. I never thought at the start I would be running for 20 minutes. My pace isn’t great but who cares. I...

Couch to 5k week 6

Just finished the last run of week 6 of couch to 5k. I never thought at the st...

Martinw023

•4 years ago