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Did it. By far my slowest run to date but in this weather I dont care. I kept going for my 30 minutes with each and every step sapping my energy. I have to...

W9R2

Did it. By far my slowest run to date but in this weather I dont care. I kept go...

NotAthletic

Graduate•4 years ago

Completed week 5 last night! Didn't expect it to jump up to 20 min runs so quickly but got through it. Just joined the community, you seem like a friendly...

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Completed week 5 last night! Didn't expect it to jump up to 20 min runs so quick...

Denzo

•4 years ago

Hello everyone! Due the heatwave I’ve been running early in the mornings, which I love. Today I came back full of energy, I had my snack, lots of water, had a...

Very energetic and very sleepy after run

Hello everyone! Due the heatwave I’ve been running early in the mornings, which...

StarkeyGo

Graduate•4 years ago

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CONSOLIDATION UPDATE!... treadmill vs outdoors!

So, thought I'd post a little upate as its been a couple of weeks... had a week away and took my running gear with the intention of running but that turned out...

So, thought I'd post a little upate as its been a couple of weeks... had a week ...

Jamicharla

Graduate•4 years ago

So where do I post for the graduation badge? Just saying

Completed week 9 run 3

Bumblebeesweet

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R1. Back on track after a week’s hill walking.

I was really shocked when I started my run after the 5 minute warm up. My legs felt like lead and my hips were screaming. I haven’t had to give up any run up...

I was really shocked when I started my run after the 5 minute warm up. My legs ...

Dootamie

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4 R1

Oh boy, I really made sure I was well hydrated for this! Sunblock on....check. Anti-chafe lube on upper arms....check. I deliberately didn't peep at what...

Oh boy, I really made sure I was well hydrated for this! Sunblock on....check....

spongecat

Graduate•4 years ago

WELCOME TO THE INAUGURAL RUN !! It is hoped this will become a regular weekly event for GRADUATES of the C25K program and is intended to...

🏃MMD's Inaugural Weekly Virtual 5K Run 1 14th - 16th August 2020🏃

WELCOME TO THE INAUGURAL RUN !! It is hoped this will become a regular weekly ev...

MontyMooDog

Graduate•4 years ago

So I had to wait a week to do my final run. I took a week off due to a bad ear infection (not your normal running injury!). I think I said before, each run has...

W9R3 - It's Done !

So I had to wait a week to do my final run. I took a week off due to a bad ear i...

RunLeeB

•4 years ago

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W7 R2

I think I can do this after all 🙂

StarkeyGo

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2.R1

Done week 2 run 1 on Monday! Felt it abit more and legs and feet deffo felt it! Run 2 later on once its cooler!

Done week 2 run 1 on Monday! Felt it abit more and legs and feet deffo felt it! ...

Raelou96x

•4 years ago

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Consolidation run 2

Morning! So went out early this time to beat the heat. That was all fine, although still quite hot but manageable. However it was an absolute drag to hit 30...

Morning! So went out early this time to beat the heat. That was all fine, althou...

PhoebeJane

Graduate•4 years ago

After my last run, my phone arm band caused some nasty chaffing so I’m investigating alternatives. Anyone used a Flipbelt for their phone instead?

Verdict on using Flipbelt?

After my last run, my phone arm band caused some nasty chaffing so I’m investiga...

flute_of_fancy

Graduate•4 years ago

Even at seven this morning when I went out it was hot. Despite this today’s run felt good, no little niggly pains, breathing ok and only the final uphill...

Another one done

Even at seven this morning when I went out it was hot. Despite this today’s run ...

Overweightandunfit

Graduate•4 years ago

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28 Degrees Consolidation Run - Fail!

I graduated C25k a week or so back and have been doing 30 mins every other day more or less. Today though, it didn't go as planned. I set off on my regular...

I graduated C25k a week or so back and have been doing 30 mins every other day ...

Poddy_the_poacher

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running shoes

I'm going to sports direct today to pick out some running shoes as I've been using normal trainers and their killing my feet! Any suggestions on a good pair of...

I'm going to sports direct today to pick out some running shoes as I've been usi...

Raelou96x

•4 years ago

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W9R2 hot, hot and err hot

W9R2 completed, fastest and furthest I've run . The mental demons glhave gone and I've 1 more run to do , planned for Friday . I'm oddly looking forward to...

W9R2 completed, fastest and furthest I've run . The mental demons glhave gone a...

Runningbunnyears

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W2R2

So pleased with myself today ! Went out early knowing I was going to fail, tired, hot etc...but I just kept going and secretly may have enjoyed it a bit too !...

So pleased with myself today ! Went out early knowing I was going to fail, tired...

mezziejay

Graduate•4 years ago

I'm doing the C25K programme - though because of a bad knee, I've been advised to do every week twice before moving to the next one, so I've been running for 4...

The power of a fixed running schedule

I'm doing the C25K programme - though because of a bad knee, I've been advised t...

RainRunner33

•4 years ago

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W6R3 - is it the calm before the storm?

First post here, so just done w6r3 and then I read about how hard week 7 seems. Will take 2 days to mentally prepare I think

First post here, so just done w6r3 and then I read about how hard week 7 seems. ...

2muchtooyoung

Graduate•4 years ago

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No carbs=a bad run?

My last 4 runs have been a real struggle: I regularly run 5K without a problem, but I've actually had to stop and walk for large sections recently. I'm...

My last 4 runs have been a real struggle: I regularly run 5K without a problem, ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W2R2 done

Went for an early morning run today so as not to get caught in the rain later. Slowed the pace right down and breathing was a lot easier than last time....

Went for an early morning run today so as not to get caught in the rain later. S...

Shon337

Graduate•4 years ago

Seeing as Parkruns are getting closer, and my local one suggests trail shoes , I thought who am I to argue 😂

My trail shoes are coming !!! 😬😬😬🏃🤸🏃

Seeing as Parkruns are getting closer, and my local one suggests trail shoes , I...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Good riddance week 7. Did anyone else find that the hardest?

I suspect a lot of it is mental, in that the previous continuous runs (w5 r3 and w6 r3) were a novelty and filled with a euphoric 'omg, I can't believe I'm...

I suspect a lot of it is mental, in that the previous continuous runs (w5 r3 and...

anthony_jeannot

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 - No Apps JUST RUN....

I cannot believe it has taken me until wednesday to do my first run this week. However, inspite of the heat I was determined to get it done. It's interesting...

I cannot believe it has taken me until wednesday to do my first run this week. H...

Musej

Graduate•4 years ago

Over the moon this morning. 20 deg out there and I've just done w5r2. Never ever, even when at school can I remember running for 8 minutes without stopping,...

W5r2 It's all in the head (mostly)

Over the moon this morning. 20 deg out there and I've just done w5r2. Never ev...

topton

•4 years ago

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I finally did it!!

So I finally finished the programme this morning. Still only managed to get to 4K but the heat is hard going!!! I’m so proud of myself. I’m going to pursue my...

So I finally finished the programme this morning. Still only managed to get to 4...

RunningNewbie78

•4 years ago

Second run this week in the bag. Glad it’s done but I quite enjoyed it too!!!

W2r2

VPOLLIE67

Graduate•4 years ago