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Ah well playmates. My dreaded fear came about. 18 mins into the run, I felt great. Then, a sharp pain up my right calf. I’d have carried on, but it was too...

W5R3

Ah well playmates. My dreaded fear came about. 18 mins into the run, I felt gre...

NikonikoFred

•4 years ago

Today was slightly more challenging, as I decided to go on a different route again (which yet again I took a photo of, starting to become a routine now!) which...

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Consolidation 2: Missed the seaside view!

Today was slightly more challenging, as I decided to go on a different route aga...

packersruns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Complete!

I never thought I’d be writing that! Already very warm this morning at 5.30 a.m. Had the usual struggle for the first 5 minutes, but getting used to that,......

I never thought I’d be writing that! Already very warm this morning at 5.30 a.m....

Jools2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Advice needex

Week 5, run 3. Third attempt today but best I could manage was 1 x 8 mins short break then 1 x 5 mins run. Should I keep attempting run 3 or do the whole week...

Week 5, run 3. Third attempt today but best I could manage was 1 x 8 mins short ...

CT62

•4 years ago

What an amazing feeling. 9 weeks ago i couldn’t run for a bus, now I’m running 5k! Anyone starting out believe in the program and yourself and you will...

I graduated

What an amazing feeling. 9 weeks ago i couldn’t run for a bus, now I’m running ...

Allstar1975

Graduate•4 years ago

I failed week 5 run 3 on Tuesday . I did 17 mins , but my lungs , stamina and ankle injury from before my op all worked against me . I'd planned another...

Wk 5 run 3 block

I failed week 5 run 3 on Tuesday . I did 17 mins , but my lungs , stamina and an...

Msweaving

•4 years ago

Did week 9, run 2 on the weekend. Then started developing ankle pain. Turns out it’s Achilles tendinitis so off to the injury bench I go! Gutted! I was so...

Almost at the end, and...

Did week 9, run 2 on the weekend. Then started developing ankle pain. Turns out ...

annaruns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Feeling out of practice -W6R1

I’ve had a week’s break from running due to my daughter having a sleep regression and taking all evening to sleep and night awakenings. She went down better...

I’ve had a week’s break from running due to my daughter having a sleep regressio...

Chocoholic77

•4 years ago

I completed the program last week and it felt amazing, while I haven't lost weight I have been able to eat and drink what I want over lock down without putting...

Fab!

I completed the program last week and it felt amazing, while I haven't lost weig...

Dunkyp123

•4 years ago

I graduated from C25K a few weeks ago now and I can’t see my badge. I am currently logged in on a web browser and not the app but I can’t see it anywhere 🤷‍♀️

Why can’t I see my badge 😞

I graduated from C25K a few weeks ago now and I can’t see my badge. I am current...

MN4babes

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running a bath

My exercise and running have increased Incredibly! But so have the number of baths I have! Anyone else the same?

My exercise and running have increased Incredibly! But so have the number of ba...

PeterTH

•4 years ago

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Wk9 R2

Struggled this evening, it was very humid with no beeeze, I had to slow to a walk a couple of times in the last 10 mins as my pace was broken by road works and...

Struggled this evening, it was very humid with no beeeze, I had to slow to a wal...

Runningbird56

Graduate•4 years ago

Really enjoyed completing C25K. I`d also like my badge please. Temporarily resting a pulled calf muscle, but hopefully soon exploring the trails before too...

C25K badge please!

Really enjoyed completing C25K. I`d also like my badge please. Temporarily rest...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 8 - Run 3

Nearly there and feeling great. Felt nice and easy tonight

Runner_P

Graduate•4 years ago

That was tough tonight. Still pretty warm out and set off a bit too fast. But picked it up towards the end! And I made it to 30 mins. Genuinely didn’t think...

Wk9 R3 done!!

That was tough tonight. Still pretty warm out and set off a bit too fast. But ...

juliemacd1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Forgive me father for I have sinned.

Hello All, As the title says, I have sinned 🙁. It's been a very rocky year or so and wasn't where I needed to be mentally let alone physically. I had put my...

Hello All, As the title says, I have sinned 🙁. It's been a very rocky year or ...

saul01

Graduate•4 years ago

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4th post graduation, 4th 5k

Not been out since Sunday morning due to long days at work and lousy weather, so forced myself to go out this evening. Somehow evening runs always seem harder,...

Not been out since Sunday morning due to long days at work and lousy weather, so...

Cp1965

Graduate•4 years ago

Hi everyone, completed last run of week 7! Really pleased with myself and downloaded The Strada app to monitor my speed. I completed 25min in 4.3km so very...

W7R3 - 25minutes, feeling good

Hi everyone, completed last run of week 7! Really pleased with myself and downlo...

Sabrina77

Graduate•4 years ago

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Post c25k support 😳😳😳

So I completed W9R3 last week finally 🙌🥳🥳🥳 (it took me 7 1/2 years and approx. 5 attempts) and I am incredibly proud of myself for doing this. I also...

So I completed W9R3 last week finally 🙌🥳🥳🥳 (it took me 7 1/2 years and appro...

naaatsh92

•4 years ago

Back to early morning running today and couldn’t have had a better day for it ! Dry, clear skies and cool ... enjoyed evening running last time, but think the...

W9R2.... getting close to graduation!!

Back to early morning running today and couldn’t have had a better day for it ! ...

PlymBorn

•4 years ago

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That was hard!!!

W7R1 Anyone else find this one really difficult???? Goodness just wanted to stop and im as red as a berry. Sort of made me nervous for the next one 🤨🤨

W7R1 Anyone else find this one really difficult???? Goodness just wanted to sto...

Hiphop2

•4 years ago

Did W5R3 this morning but had an odd problem with coach Jo. She gave me the 5 and 10 minute updates but a 15 minute one didn’t come. I thought she was...

W5R3 - coach failed me!

Did W5R3 this morning but had an odd problem with coach Jo. She gave me the 5 ...

Papa-D

•4 years ago

Hi, Has anyone else just taken the plunge and signed up to get off the couch? It would be nice to share the journey and compare notes along the way. I am...

Looking for newbies to buddie with

Hi, Has anyone else just taken the plunge and signed up to get off the couch? ...

Rachruns

•4 years ago

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Still running after graduation, albeit slowly

After graduating, a month or so ago now, I am still running every other day for 30minutes. I'm repeating week 9, run 3 each time but not able to run any...

After graduating, a month or so ago now, I am still running every other day for...

Shrekswife

Graduate•4 years ago

As a female in her fifties, I suddenly put on weight after being very trim and fit from the gym. Didn't like how I felt, so beginning of lockdown I started...

Post Tib tendon damage

As a female in her fifties, I suddenly put on weight after being very trim and f...

Hidden

•4 years ago

Hi all Looking for your experience / advice please ... I’m an avid daily yoga bunny. Since starting the C25k (one run to go before graduation ... yay!) I’ve...

Yoga and running .. advice please

Hi all Looking for your experience / advice please ... I’m an avid daily yoga bu...

Chokka

Graduate•4 years ago

Three months ago, I couldn’t even think of running more than a couple of yards. I had never heard of gait analysis. I bought cheap trainers and thought anyone...

Traditional post of new shoes!

Three months ago, I couldn’t even think of running more than a couple of yards. ...

Frissels

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running top

Hi Looking for a longline, loose fit mid thigh length ladies running top. Preferably one that wicks sweat. I don't like the short, tight vests etc. I've been...

Hi Looking for a longline, loose fit mid thigh length ladies running top. Prefer...

Bbq1

Graduate•4 years ago