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50k later ... what have I learned?

So after 5 days off from running, 2 of which I soaked my bod in a hot tub overlooking the beautiful Shropshire hills 😊 I finished my 50k August Challenge this...

So after 5 days off from running, 2 of which I soaked my bod in a hot tub overlo...

Frizzbomb67

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK2R2 - My krptonite. My downfall.

Hey. Sorry to harp on and for the dramatic title, but my stiff and sore lower left leg is my krptonite and I’m sulking. I truly believe if my left was as...

Hey. Sorry to harp on and for the dramatic title, but my stiff and sore lower l...

Maxi80

•4 years ago

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W4R2 - Cool Runnings

So from the beginning of this journey, I knew I was going to need to combine exercise with a change in diet as lockdown had gotten me into bad habits, late...

So from the beginning of this journey, I knew I was going to need to combine exe...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W9R2: At the end of the storm is a golden sky

Time: 7.40am. Weather: 14°C, broken cloud, breezy, wet underfoot There's nothing penultimate about this one. The target is in sight. As I mentioned...

Time: 7.40am. Weather: 14°C, broken cloud, breezy, wet underfoot There's nothing...

nowster

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hurrah W9R3 done

Well never thot I would do it. Even at school in 60s I was the tall lanky uncoordinated ejit who PE teacher hated. Haven’t even run for a bus in years. Pace...

Well never thot I would do it. Even at school in 60s I was the tall lanky uncoo...

Leah2018

•4 years ago

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I’ve done it!

I was in such a state before my graduation run that I could n’t understand why I could n’t hear my music. I had n’t got my earphones in ! Having sorted that...

I was in such a state before my graduation run that I could n’t understand why I...

Shantygirl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation R7...5k at last

Whoo hoo ran 5k for first time since graduation. It may have been slow (44mins) but I did it!!!!

Whoo hoo ran 5k for first time since graduation. It may have been slow (44mins)...

AliK0871

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 12 🏃‍♂️

Oh, it’s wet out there ☔️ 🌧 ⛈ I’m mentally preparing myself to get out there and I’ve popped on here for a morning dose of motivation from you lovely lot!...

Oh, it’s wet out there ☔️ 🌧 ⛈ I’m mentally preparing myself to get out there ...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run week 4

I was dreading this one, but it’s turned out to be the one that made me realise it’s actually possible. Worked out it’s been my brain stopping me more than my...

I was dreading this one, but it’s turned out to be the one that made me realise ...

squirlart

•4 years ago

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W7D1 - what a pleasant surprise

Greetings, I've been ghosting this hub for quite some time and in celebration I finally decided to make an account and share my achievement It's been 6 weeks...

Greetings, I've been ghosting this hub for quite some time and in celebration I ...

Syllo137

•4 years ago

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Week done

Enjoyed a breezy run. No rain thankfully. I am enjoying returning to running/jogging via this programme I have not skipped a session I recommend this...

Enjoyed a breezy run. No rain thankfully. I am enjoying returning to running/jo...

janzan

•4 years ago

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Week 4 Complete

Completed my third week 4 run today. It’s not easy and I still shudder to think of myself running even three lots of 5 minutes non stop let alone two 8 minute...

Completed my third week 4 run today. It’s not easy and I still shudder to think ...

Dodgylungs

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R3!!!

Omg I can’t believe I just did that!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻😁😁😁😁 After reading everyone’s posts about this run - I went out confident that I could in fact do this...

Omg I can’t believe I just did that!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻😁😁😁😁 After reading everyon...

lennylion28

Graduate•4 years ago

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5k or 30 minutes?

I graduated on Sunday and have never mapped a run so have no idea how to make sure I do 5k. I've download an app but do I need to start it after my 5 min warm...

I graduated on Sunday and have never mapped a run so have no idea how to make su...

Iamamazing

Graduate•4 years ago

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Struggling with motivation

Hey all! I graduated C25K 2 weeks ago and have really been struggling with motivation since then. I really want to go out running but there seems to be...

Hey all! I graduated C25K 2 weeks ago and have really been struggling with moti...

Weff

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk5R3 complete!

Woohoo! I really didn't think I would be able to do this 20 min run in one go (albeit I should say 20min pace of a tortoise run) but I did it! To think, I so...

Woohoo! I really didn't think I would be able to do this 20 min run in one go (a...

Wobblelegs

Graduate•4 years ago

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🏃MMD's Weekly Virtual 5K Run 3 28th - 30th August 2020🏃

It is hoped this will become a regular weekly event for GRADUATES of the C25K program and is intended to supplement the "Monthly Consolidation Club" in the...

It is hoped this will become a regular weekly event for GRADUATES of the C25K pr...

MontyMooDog

Graduate•4 years ago

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Inner foot pain

Hi. I don't know what to do. Completed W4R3. Got pain in inner side of foot above arch and can still feel it four days later still even when j just stand up...

Hi. I don't know what to do. Completed W4R3. Got pain in inner side of foot abov...

Buttonshutton

•4 years ago

1 Reply

W4R2 --Loved it

Not because it was easy it wasn't, just really felt good.

Bogshuffler

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

WK6R2

Done and dusted! Am looking with trepidation (not really) for Fridays 25 minutes run. On a brighter nore, having a gait analysis done on Saturday and finally...

Done and dusted! Am looking with trepidation (not really) for Fridays 25 minutes...

Antonio_the_Aussie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk3 R3

Completed this week, running with the wind behind me! Still really enjoying it and my new shoes make a difference! Looking forward to week four and I am going...

Completed this week, running with the wind behind me! Still really enjoying it a...

Reluctantrunner500

Graduate•4 years ago

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First failed run - need a pick me up

Hi everyone, first time poster here! Today I attempted W6R3 but had to take a short walking break in the middle because I had stitch. I carried on running...

Hi everyone, first time poster here! Today I attempted W6R3 but had to take a sh...

dolphin_lover

•4 years ago

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W4r2 ouch

Didn’t like that this morning ! If it wasn’t for bon Jovi in my ear I wouldn’t have got through that one ! It all of a sudden doesnt seem to be getting any...

Didn’t like that this morning ! If it wasn’t for bon Jovi in my ear I wouldn’t h...

mezziejay

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Measuring the run

Can you give me tips as to how you measure how far you have run please? I have a strava app but not experienced in using it. I did 4.3 km on W6R2 but that...

Can you give me tips as to how you measure how far you have run please? I have a...

Runawayfast

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

One run left!!!

Completed week 9 run 2 today and it’s actually happening- I am going to finish this!! Was very wet and quite dark when I headed out this morning but I find I...

Completed week 9 run 2 today and it’s actually happening- I am going to finish t...

Hanfel

Graduate•4 years ago

12 Replies

First post and in need of some encouragement

Hello everyone! This is my first post since joining this forum. Me and my mum started C25K 3 weeks ago. About to start week 4 run 1. Went out on Monday to...

Hello everyone! This is my first post since joining this forum. Me and my mum s...

zimaan

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Running when is cold

Truth is I'm a slob, and winter is not a time for me to feel like leaving the house. What are your experiences while running during winter time?

Truth is I'm a slob, and winter is not a time for me to feel like leaving the ho...

StarkeyGo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Storm Francis got the better of me....

My consolidation runs have been going really well up until now. I usually run early morning.... but the wind and rain were fierce today, so I thought I'd...

My consolidation runs have been going really well up until now. I usually run e...

Sara_Wales

Graduate•4 years ago

11 Replies

You lot shamed me into it!!!!

So I was putting off this second run of week 4. Storm Francis has been blowing all day but it suddenly seemed to calm as I was reading all these posts about...

So I was putting off this second run of week 4. Storm Francis has been blowing a...

VPOLLIE67

Graduate•4 years ago

23 Replies

Running... ME!?

Started running with my wife to help her get back into running after an injury. Next thing... I'm starting C25K. I hadn't run since school. Absolutely hated P....

Started running with my wife to help her get back into running after an injury. ...

Flaminglegs

Graduate•4 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2020

50k later ... what have I learned?

WK2R2 - My krptonite. My downfall.

W4R2 - Cool Runnings

W9R2: At the end of the storm is a golden sky

Hurrah W9R3 done

I’ve done it!

Consolidation R7...5k at last

Consolidation Run 12 🏃‍♂️

First run week 4

W7D1 - what a pleasant surprise

Week done

Week 4 Complete

W5R3!!!

5k or 30 minutes?

Struggling with motivation

Wk5R3 complete!

🏃MMD's Weekly Virtual 5K Run 3 28th - 30th August 2020🏃

Inner foot pain

W4R2 --Loved it

WK6R2

Wk3 R3

First failed run - need a pick me up

W4r2 ouch

Measuring the run

One run left!!!

First post and in need of some encouragement

Running when is cold

Storm Francis got the better of me....

You lot shamed me into it!!!!

Running... ME!?

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