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Hi all, I’ve just looked at the next run and it’s the first 20 min run. It seems a massive jump from 8 mins, which I struggled with lol. Did anyone wrk up to...

•4 years ago

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Wk 5 run 2 done

Hi all, I’ve just looked at the next run and it’s the first 20 min run. It seems...

Hally1973

•4 years ago

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W3R1- The Hardest Part

I’ve been a little quiet lately but the good news is I haven’t stopped running, I just didn’t have the mental energy to write about the last ones, especially...

I’ve been a little quiet lately but the good news is I haven’t stopped running, ...

Preserved_Moose

•4 years ago

Still going! Almost there! 😁 Its hard work but it feels amazing after completing the runs! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

W8 R2 👍

Still going! Almost there! 😁 Its hard work but it feels amazing after completi...

AM2020

Graduate•4 years ago

Hi all, it's time to push for next level of my health and fitness journey. Let's be conquerers together in this battle of the bulge!

The 'fight' is on - Round 1

Hi all, it's time to push for next level of my health and fitness journey. Le...

Superjennie007

•4 years ago

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Routes in York

Working in York for the week. Does anyone know any running routes in the city centre? Preferably to do 5k? Would be starting by the Barbican Cheers

Working in York for the week. Does anyone know any running routes in the city ce...

drob19

Graduate•4 years ago

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2nd run done ✅

Feeling good, second run completed! Third run of week 1 is Friday, think I need to make this an early one as it’s meant to be really hot 🥵

Feeling good, second run completed! Third run of week 1 is Friday, think I need ...

Mellymel43

•4 years ago

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It’s an emotional day for me and my partner !!!!!!

Evening everyone, Just a quick update and a huge thank you to everyone who has shown support through our journey along the C25K. Completed W9R3 this...

Evening everyone, Just a quick update and a huge thank you to everyone who has...

liam-1

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’ve actually started!!!

Been putting this off for so long but reading everyone’s posts got me to make a start. Didn’t really run, more of a slow jog, but one thing I’ve learned in...

Been putting this off for so long but reading everyone’s posts got me to make a ...

Rozeelala

•4 years ago

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W1R2

Omg!!! Got my second run under my belt and feeling so wired!! Not bad for a nearly 47 yr old lardy bum 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😁🤪 So, observations... Legs are strong but...

Omg!!! Got my second run under my belt and feeling so wired!! Not bad for a near...

Good Evening all. Well, the ultimate ignominy this afternoon whilst completing WK7R2. As usual, I scared what seemed to be a solitary sheep in my neighbour’s...

•4 years ago

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Beaten by a beatle!!

Good Evening all. Well, the ultimate ignominy this afternoon whilst completing W...

030961

Graduate•4 years ago

Headed out this morning with no phone or headphones for the first time (by accident rather than design) with no expectations other than running for 30 mins....

First post-C25K run

Headed out this morning with no phone or headphones for the first time (by accid...

Whippetywhip

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4 R1 done - I can’t believe it

I have just done W4 R1. Feeling very chuffed. At the beginning my goal was to run 5 mins and I’ve done that 2x and more. I had to repeat W1 so if you’re...

I have just done W4 R1. Feeling very chuffed. At the beginning my goal was to ru...

So after an additional few days rest for my knee and back, I was out this evening for week 4 run 1. Didn't think I would make it but I did! Woop woop!...

•4 years ago

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Better late than never.....

So after an additional few days rest for my knee and back, I was out this evenin...

Choirgirl2020

•4 years ago

Hi forum, so today was my schedule days run, but the car needed some TLC at the garage, so thought ok i will drop it off and then when I get back I'll go for...

Opportunity reaps Rewards!!

Hi forum, so today was my schedule days run, but the car needed some TLC at the...

Knightrider_28

Graduate•4 years ago

Well after reaching week 5 I tore my calf muscle and had to rest and follow my physios advice. Today 6 weeks later on the injury couch and now pain free I...

Back out there

Well after reaching week 5 I tore my calf muscle and had to rest and follow my p...

Catho78

Graduate•4 years ago

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Stepping stones programme

Please can someone tell me where the Stepping Stones programme is - I think this might help me with my consolidation runs. Thanks 😊

Please can someone tell me where the Stepping Stones programme is - I think this...

Dreambird

Graduate•4 years ago

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Did it!

Week 1 day 2 completed .... yay! Go me 😀

carolinestanford

Graduate•4 years ago

First half was tough running into the wind and then I thought about our fellow runner with sciatica and decided if he can do it then surely I can persevere....

Week 9 Run 1

First half was tough running into the wind and then I thought about our fellow r...

Islandmacmum

Graduate•4 years ago

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To many 5ks?

I’m wondering now is four 5ks a week too many 1 every other day, or should I do a couple of shorter runs. The last couple of 5ks have been tough. Am I doing to...

I’m wondering now is four 5ks a week too many 1 every other day, or should I do ...

Consolidation Week 1 Run 2 - Oh my!!! Significant jump!!! So, I did the Stepping Stone podcast on Monday and was (relatively) happy with running to the...

•4 years ago

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C1R2 - C25K+ Speed

Consolidation Week 1 Run 2 - Oh my!!! Significant jump!!! So, I did the Steppin...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

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Century training

Haven’t run in over 30 years, but I do cycle some. Can this work for century training?

Haven’t run in over 30 years, but I do cycle some. Can this work for century tra...

•4 years ago

Today was the first time I’ve had to stop and walk for a couple of minutes at the half way mark. I do a fairly intense Pilates class on Tuesday evenings and my...

What a plod! Running with a Pilates legs 🦵

Today was the first time I’ve had to stop and walk for a couple of minutes at th...

Frizzbomb67

Graduate•4 years ago

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Stuck at week6 run 1

So I was doing well with C25K but then stumbled and hurt my knee. Since then I’ve had rest and used knee support. Having researched my problem I think I was...

So I was doing well with C25K but then stumbled and hurt my knee. Since then I’v...

RunJD

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 2

Hi! So I really can’t believe I’ve made it this far. My school report from my PE teacher said “...her cardiovascular fitness is a real cause for concern...”!...

Hi! So I really can’t believe I’ve made it this far. My school report from my PE...

Pepperg92

•4 years ago

💥 I did it. That felt like the hardest run I've done yet. Warm, windy and wet in Snowdonia today and my head just wasn't in the right place. No PB's today but...

W8R2

💥 I did it. That felt like the hardest run I've done yet. Warm, windy and wet i...

NotAthletic

Graduate•4 years ago

Hello all. My Tom Tom watch measures differently from Strava on my phone. 6k on the watch is 6.5k on the Strava app. That's a big difference! Which one do I...

Tom Tom watch or Strava

Hello all. My Tom Tom watch measures differently from Strava on my phone. 6k on ...

west4

•4 years ago

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w3 R2 harder than I thought

Set off this morning and I found the 1st 90 secs a breeze but the first 3 min run was tough! I spose I was expecting it to be easier, just about got through...

Set off this morning and I found the 1st 90 secs a breeze but the first 3 min ru...

Moomin63

Graduate•4 years ago

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About to start week 1 run 2

Wish me luck... have roped in my daughter to come too to motivate me as I keep coming up with excuses not to do it 😀

Wish me luck... have roped in my daughter to come too to motivate me as I keep c...

carolinestanford

Graduate•4 years ago