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Graduate next to my name

Hi there - not sure if this is the place to post this but my husband and I graduated today on C 25K. I have been told that I need to add a pinned post on here...

Hi there - not sure if this is the place to post this but my husband and I gradu...

Watermint

Graduate•4 years ago

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Newbie... Treadmill this time

Hello all Whilst I dream of gliding around the village in proper running gear... I have decided to give C25K a go on the treadmill as going out puts me off...

Hello all Whilst I dream of gliding around the village in proper running gear.....

TractorGirlTrying

•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 1

Just finished my first consolidation run. Michael kept me company and told me what to do which was great. And guess what....I loved every minute of my run! No...

Just finished my first consolidation run. Michael kept me company and told me wh...

SJ60

•4 years ago

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Graduated today!

We did it! 9 wks and 27 runs and we are now officially runners. What a great achievement for lockdown. We have both learnt a new thing and got healthy in the...

We did it! 9 wks and 27 runs and we are now officially runners. What a great ac...

Watermint

Graduate•4 years ago

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A tad warm

just done w6 r2 on holiday. 28° was a tad warm and honestly struggled. Not sure I will manage 25 minutes without a break 😒

just done w6 r2 on holiday. 28° was a tad warm and honestly struggled. Not sur...

Chewyshoomum

•4 years ago

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Is it me or does the first 5 minutes of running seem the hardest? Afterwards it’s fine 👍👍

First 5 mins

Gymbunny55

Graduate•4 years ago

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Feeling grumpy

Have felt grumpy and bleugh for a few days but literally forced myself out to do W2R3. Would have been so easy to give up. Please tell me W3 is doable - seems...

Have felt grumpy and bleugh for a few days but literally forced myself out to do...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Am I doing this right?

W8R3, I’m in Italy and it’s 29 degrees, but I’m going for it. Beautiful straight runs, sun, fresh air. Two bottles of frozen water to keep me hydrated and I’m...

W8R3, I’m in Italy and it’s 29 degrees, but I’m going for it. Beautiful straight...

Elleay

•4 years ago

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Beyond 5K...feeling lazy for faster Interval runs ... please advise

Hi, thanks everyone who advised me to slow down when I was jumping the schedule trying to finish quickly...I have now increased my run beyond 30in and today...

Hi, thanks everyone who advised me to slow down when I was jumping the schedule ...

MrPMrP

•4 years ago

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Week 3 done woohoo!

So proud that I've done this week. Was really worried seeing it double from week 2. But I read all top tips, ran like snail and surprised myself. It's been an...

So proud that I've done this week. Was really worried seeing it double from week...

Pepper86

•4 years ago

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W8R3 - Nearly time to graduate!!! What’s next?

Yesterday I completed Week 8 with my last run of the week. Below are the stats not including warm up/cool down walks (for a change!) so this is a more accurate...

Yesterday I completed Week 8 with my last run of the week. Below are the stats n...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25K final run.

I've just completed my graduation run in the C25K challenge, i was a little short of the 5K but am still very pleased. For someone who is 60 in October and got...

I've just completed my graduation run in the C25K challenge, i was a little shor...

COLINDBAGGIE

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6 R2 done.

It was a beautiful morning, I wasn't 100% sure I was going to run today as my knees were still a bit sore yesterday, but this morning they felt OK,...

It was a beautiful morning, I wasn't 100% sure I was going to run today as my kn...

Scout37

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3

It’s been a journey that has tested determination but one that has given me new focus, increased confidence and fitness. I’ve had ups and downs along the way,...

It’s been a journey that has tested determination but one that has given me new ...

Sunglasses

Graduate•4 years ago

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A note of thanks 😊

Ahh Thankyou everyone!! I am certainly gonna give it my all....... I do like this friendly forum 💓🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️

Ahh Thankyou everyone!! I am certainly gonna give it my all....... I do like th...

Hiphop2

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5

Almost completed week 5 can’t believe how much fitter I feel so glad I took the plunge and started it!

Almost completed week 5 can’t believe how much fitter I feel so glad I took the ...

filis76

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk9r3 annnndddd......

We did it 😀😍🥳🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🍾🎂 set off to the lake feeling excited and unbelievably a little nervous. It was 7am and already felt warm, first 5 mins went well...

We did it 😀😍🥳🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🍾🎂 set off to the lake feeling excited and unbelieva...

Tipee

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk5 run3

Absolutely buzzing!! Completed Wk5 run 3 without stopping and so chuffed. 😁Honestly I couldn’t run 1 minute a few weeks ago and now ... Japanese slow jogging...

Absolutely buzzing!! Completed Wk5 run 3 without stopping and so chuffed. 😁Hone...

Autocutie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Water

Hi all, do you take water with you on your run? I do and I'm sipping about every 5 minutes but I'm wondering if this is hindering my run. Though I don't think...

Hi all, do you take water with you on your run? I do and I'm sipping about every...

NorfolkWifey

Graduate•4 years ago

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1st week of consolidation runs

After the first two runs this week, Tuesday only 15mins 😔too hot, Thursday 23mins 🤦‍♀️no idea where my motivation had gone!! We ran yesterday in the rain for...

After the first two runs this week, Tuesday only 15mins 😔too hot, Thursday 23mi...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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So what do you do after 16 days on the injury couch ?

You go out and complete week 8 Run 2 !!! 😬😬😬😬😬😬 i am so relieved to have done that this morning . on Friday there was no way i thought i would do this ,...

You go out and complete week 8 Run 2 !!! 😬😬😬😬😬😬 i am so relieved to have d...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Never thought it possible!!

This programme is amazing. Every time I go out for a run, I’m astounded at being able to complete it. I just did W5R2 with 2 x 8 minute runs. If you had said...

This programme is amazing. Every time I go out for a run, I’m astounded at being...

Sedge395

•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 🥵

Well I did 30 mins.. nearly killed me but carried on.. It was disappointingly tough from the start .. legs heavy, head wind then a stitch.. but battled......

Well I did 30 mins.. nearly killed me but carried on.. It was disappointingly ...

Dutch-Fraggle

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R1 done on a beautiful sunny morning

This programme is really working for me. I used to run on a treadmill at the gym and found it really boring. I also pushed myself to increase my speed and...

This programme is really working for me. I used to run on a treadmill at the gym...

Kashara

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 Run3 Done!

Today was planned, then last night i had an invitation to do a trek with family, that I really can’t refuse as I want to do it anyway! But wanted to run......

Today was planned, then last night i had an invitation to do a trek with family,...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W1 R1

I did it (with loads of encouragement). I can do this 💪💪💪💪

Tdop55

•4 years ago

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Does the agonic last part of the run gets better? A bit afraid I might not get to the point of running happy and at ease (W6 R3)

I have so far mostly been astonished at how easily I have gotten into the program routine, never skipping a day, neither quiting before the end of the run. I...

I have so far mostly been astonished at how easily I have gotten into the progra...

Ballesta

Graduate•4 years ago

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Big day tomorrow !!

I’m due to do the 3rd run of week 9 tomorrow !! I admit I managed 30 mins already in week 7 but think I peaked early and have struggled to maintain it. Then I...

I’m due to do the 3rd run of week 9 tomorrow !! I admit I managed 30 mins alread...

Juliet202

Graduate•4 years ago

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Time of day?

Update : Thanks all for your input! Certainly given me positive feedback, really appreciated 👍🏻 Hi everyone! I was just wondering what everyone’s...

Update : Thanks all for your input! Certainly given me positive feedback, really...

Jnubster

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R2 - Running on empty but still running.

I was worried that one wouldn’t happen. At least not today. At least not during daylight. But here I am, a breathless, sweaty, bearded edam enjoying a cooldown...

I was worried that one wouldn’t happen. At least not today. At least not during ...

Preserved_Moose

•4 years ago

4 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2020

Graduate next to my name

Newbie... Treadmill this time

Consolidation Run 1

Graduated today!

A tad warm

Is it me or does the first 5 minutes of running seem the hardest? Afterwards it’s fine 👍👍

Feeling grumpy

Am I doing this right?

Beyond 5K...feeling lazy for faster Interval runs ... please advise

Week 3 done woohoo!

W8R3 - Nearly time to graduate!!! What’s next?

C25K final run.

W6 R2 done.

W9R3

A note of thanks 😊

Week 5

Wk9r3 annnndddd......

Wk5 run3

Water

1st week of consolidation runs

So what do you do after 16 days on the injury couch ?

Never thought it possible!!

Week 9 Run 1 🥵

W5R1 done on a beautiful sunny morning

Week 6 Run3 Done!

W1 R1

Does the agonic last part of the run gets better? A bit afraid I might not get to the point of running happy and at ease (W6 R3)

Big day tomorrow !!

Time of day?

W1R2 - Running on empty but still running.

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