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Running does get better ! I did my 14th consolidation run on Saturday, still using Laura's "Stepping Stones" which have helped me build up a bit of speed....

I think I am getting it - Consolidation run 14

Running does get better ! I did my 14th consolidation run on Saturday, still usi...

Rick-shaw

Graduate•4 years ago

Felt good and kept on going. It may be slow but it’s my first ever 5k run completed. To say I’m feeling chuffed is an understatement! Started the program on...

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WOO HOO! W8R3

Felt good and kept on going. It may be slow but it’s my first ever 5k run comple...

Gaily23

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finally completed it!! 💪🎓

So I repeated Week 9 as had a bit of a break from C25K ... finally did Run 3 today! 🏃‍♀️💪 so chuffed with myself 😃 the last 10 mins we’re hard going but I...

So I repeated Week 9 as had a bit of a break from C25K ... finally did Run 3 tod...

Getoffmybutt

Graduate•4 years ago

Hi, Warning: I’m a waffler! 4th time lucky - I completed my graduation run yesterday afternoon after 4 previous attempts at c25k. I’d only ever made it as far...

4th time lucky 🍀

Hi, Warning: I’m a waffler! 4th time lucky - I completed my graduation run yeste...

Moominette

Graduate•4 years ago

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Just finished W1R2

That’s a slight fib because I decided to start again on Friday but had one run on Wk 1 ticked off which was run 2 so I’ve done Run 1 again and will be doing...

That’s a slight fib because I decided to start again on Friday but had one run o...

ShadowsEmber

Graduate•4 years ago

completely forgot to post the other day after i completed week 8 run 3. On to week 9 run 1 today. A full 30 minutes!! Fingers crossed lol Only 3 more runs...

W8 R3 - Only 3 runs left!!

completely forgot to post the other day after i completed week 8 run 3. On to we...

AM2020

Graduate•4 years ago

Lovely morning run,then came across a Runner with a dog 🐕 on a lead i might add, She was running and the dog was just walking along. It cracked me up, and...

Jealous over our 4 legged Friends!

Lovely morning run,then came across a Runner with a dog 🐕 on a lead i might add...

Knightrider_28

Graduate•4 years ago

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Another one done

Went out just after seven and it was hot already but there was a nice breeze. It felt hard this morning but I increased the distance again a little (edging...

Went out just after seven and it was hot already but there was a nice breeze. It...

Overweightandunfit

Graduate•4 years ago

MontyMooDog My plan was to run in Zone 4 then push it for the last 5 minutes. I think for most of the run I was running on the threshold, Just into Zone 5, but...

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MontyMooDog My plan was to run in Zone 4 then push it for the last 5 minutes. I ...

Jools2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Returning after illness

Hi. This is my first time on this forum. I am returning to running after being treated for cancer. I’m not a “serious“ runner. IE entering marathons I’m more...

Hi. This is my first time on this forum. I am returning to running after being t...

Hidden

•4 years ago

Week 9, Run 2: Well, finally got round to second run of Week 9 after various aches and pains and chaotic household full of visitors. Got up early today and...

What a palaver...

Week 9, Run 2: Well, finally got round to second run of Week 9 after various ach...

Islandmacmum

Graduate•4 years ago

Back from the injury bench and off we go again. It's been exactly one year since i started the first time and I've got to week 8 twice. Let's see how far i...

And now for the third time, Week 1!

Back from the injury bench and off we go again. It's been exactly one year sinc...

Huwj

•4 years ago

Week6 run 3 I can't believe that I've just jogged for 25 mins. First 5 mins the little gremlin of doubt appears legs ache a bit but pushed through, never...

Week 6 done 🏃‍♀️🏅

Week6 run 3 I can't believe that I've just jogged for 25 mins. First 5 mins the ...

Bezza42

•4 years ago

I’ve finished C25K and have now ran a 5k. Was wondering when it best to up my running. I don’t want to injure myself but wouldn’t mind running four times a...

Curious

I’ve finished C25K and have now ran a 5k. Was wondering when it best to up my ru...

PMcL1966

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R1: I should have planned this

Time: 7.25am Weather: 17°C, sunny Fast on the flat, slow in the woods. Again there was a pleasant cooling breeze at the start which disappeared as the...

Time: 7.25am Weather: 17°C, sunny Fast on the flat, slow in the woods. Again the...

nowster

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

So I have just completed my first run of week 8. I did it without stopping 🤩. I was going to repeat week 7 again this week as my last two run of week 7 I...

So I have just completed my first run of week 8. I did it without stopping 🤩. I...

Chez63

•4 years ago

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W1R1 it’s in the bag!!

A little later than planned - but I did it!!! Chose Jo as my speaky person - perfect. Might need to look at compression bras 😅 but apart from that feeling...

A little later than planned - but I did it!!! Chose Jo as my speaky person - pe...

Insideout20

•4 years ago

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Any ideas why greatly appreciated...

So, weather extremely warm and gym back open so I thought I'd use the treadmill for a change . Two weeks, seven runs, all 30 min averaging 4.9km, running with...

So, weather extremely warm and gym back open so I thought I'd use the treadmill ...

Tattoosteve

Graduate•4 years ago

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Start Running again after injury. Which week?

I completed C25K nearly 2mths ago and was running 30-40 mins 3 times a week for a month until 2 weeks ago when I got shin splints. I'm only now ready to start...

I completed C25K nearly 2mths ago and was running 30-40 mins 3 times a week for ...

NullaDave

Graduate•4 years ago

I've only gone and done it! I haven't run since Wednesday due to the heat but this morning jumped straight out of bed and off I went. Started well and feeling...

W9R3- Graduation day

I've only gone and done it! I haven't run since Wednesday due to the heat but th...

Weff

Graduate•4 years ago

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Complete!

I’m so pleased I’ve managed to complete the Couch to 5k, having recovered from a major operation I thought I wouldn’t be able to run let alone run for 30mins....

I’m so pleased I’ve managed to complete the Couch to 5k, having recovered from a...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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the toxic 15!! W6r3 + W7

W6r3: a scary one!! I’m currently camping somewhere else, and whilst it’s so pretty it’s also ridiculously hilly! I struggled with the hills I must say. Whilst...

W6r3: a scary one!! I’m currently camping somewhere else, and whilst it’s so pre...

a_in_gsr

Graduate•4 years ago

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Painful knee

I’m new to this forum & c25k and have just finished week 3. However, inside right knee is killing me. Should I stop and rest for a bit or carry in?

I’m new to this forum & c25k and have just finished week 3. However, inside righ...

HMV63

•4 years ago

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Raring to go this morning... well after a coffee

Good morning lovelies... SO I'm feeling super motivated this morning. Can't wait to get my second run on. I've done the C25K before but starting again as that...

Good morning lovelies... SO I'm feeling super motivated this morning. Can't wait...

ShadowsEmber

Graduate•4 years ago

Decided to do the early bird run this morning and get out there whilst it's cool. So glad I did and relieved it's out of the way. It wasn't so bad having the...

W2R1 done and dusted

Decided to do the early bird run this morning and get out there whilst it's cool...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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So close now....

That’s it- Week 8 in the bag!!! Never thought I’d be the woman setting her alarm for a 6am run 😂 Thanks so much got all the support- I have given up many...

That’s it- Week 8 in the bag!!! Never thought I’d be the woman setting her alar...

Hanfel

Graduate•4 years ago

Just complete week 8! And I want to shout it from rooftops!! So pleased, although I found this morning run tough (few too many gins on Saturday methinks)!...

Exercise on recovery days

Just complete week 8! And I want to shout it from rooftops!! So pleased, althoug...

LinsH75

Graduate•4 years ago

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Shorter, faster run.

This morning it was just one thing after another, first I woke up around 4 and thought, no way, so I turned over and tried to doze and doze I did. 6:47 I...

This morning it was just one thing after another, first I woke up around 4 and t...

LeeU

Graduate•4 years ago