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Week 8 done 🙂

3 runs completed this week. Run 1: 31 mins - 4.4k. Run 2: 36 mins - 5.3k! Run 3: 30 mins 4.5k. Pretty shocked at the progress we've made cosidering running 1...

3 runs completed this week. Run 1: 31 mins - 4.4k. Run 2: 36 mins - 5.3k! Run 3:...

CouchPotat2k

Graduate•3 years ago

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I did it! I actually did it!!

After 40 years of telling myself that I wasn't a runner, I've just completed C25K - still can't quite believe it. Feeling very chuffed.

After 40 years of telling myself that I wasn't a runner, I've just completed C25...

Heyicandothis

Graduate•3 years ago

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Woohoo! I did it!

It took 2 months longer than it should have due to a torn calf muscle but I finally completed the C25K this morning with my best ever run! Thanks to everyone...

It took 2 months longer than it should have due to a torn calf muscle but I fina...

Meanmommab

Graduate•3 years ago

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CR 7,8 and 9, bit longer than planned! 🥵

So, run 7 on mon evening, 32mins, nothing special, took a while to get going, things on my mind! R8, wed evening, shorter one, 25 mins, ran with daughter no.2,...

So, run 7 on mon evening, 32mins, nothing special, took a while to get going, th...

Peter44

Graduate•3 years ago

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WEEK 7👣🤸‍♀️

Week 7, in the Bag! Cant actually believe it. R1- was good,R2-terrible, was working & couldn't go to gym till after work & the flu jag, R3...

Week 7, in the Bag! Cant actually believe it. R1- was good,R2-terrible, was wo...

Tismoi

Graduate•3 years ago

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Graduated today 🏃🏽‍♀️🍾

Slow and steady won the race. Did I really do that ? Yes I did, I completed the programme. It’s not been without it’s ups and downs but with a steady pace and...

Slow and steady won the race. Did I really do that ? Yes I did, I completed the...

SloFlo

Graduate•3 years ago

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Feeling positive

Another run this morning, 30 minutes on my Nike app. Just music with no motivational chat form the coaches. Felt good, and had a quicker pace than Wednesdays...

Another run this morning, 30 minutes on my Nike app. Just music with no motivat...

Feltip

Graduate•3 years ago

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Curse of the stitch strikes again!

Currently on W7R3, to be honest I've been on this run for a few weeks now, having a bit of a lack of motivation moment 😕. My last couple of runs I've been...

Currently on W7R3, to be honest I've been on this run for a few weeks now, havin...

Katymayo

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

10% Rule!

So this morning looked outside, rain dark cold, and thought go back to bed 🛌. Then that Discipline kicks in,so easy to be not bothered, and thought let's do...

So this morning looked outside, rain dark cold, and thought go back to bed 🛌. ...

Knightrider_28

Graduate•3 years ago

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W4R1

Good morning everyone, hope you’re all keeping safe! First post on here, just thought I’d join in! Completed W4R1 today, and am loving C25K! I’m surprised...

Good morning everyone, hope you’re all keeping safe! First post on here, just th...

Valerunner

Graduate•3 years ago

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R2 W9... Just one run to go!!!

Well, this one felt hard, but I did it and look a little nutty. 😜 I'm looking forward to the final run in this amazing programme 😀

Well, this one felt hard, but I did it and look a little nutty. 😜 I'm looking f...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Extra rest days- bad knees

I am so frustrated, my stamina, breathing wise is fine but these bloody crappy knees and arthritic feet are hurting when I run. I don’t want to give up but I...

I am so frustrated, my stamina, breathing wise is fine but these bloody crappy k...

Mollyjazz700

•3 years ago

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14th Consolidation Run

This was a tricky one. I once again woke up at 3.30am having gone to bed at 10pm and couldn’t get back to sleep. I got up and watched The Sopranos for a few...

This was a tricky one. I once again woke up at 3.30am having gone to bed at 10pm...

Dodgylungs

Graduate•3 years ago

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W6 r2x10000000and 1

I did w6 r2 again today, I think I’ll do it one more time, then do w6 r3, if that goes ok, I’ll have a go at w8r2, which will get me back on track to where I...

I did w6 r2 again today, I think I’ll do it one more time, then do w6 r3, if tha...

HattieCooke

Graduate•3 years ago

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Graduated

So yesterday I finished the last run week 9 run 3 of couch 25k! This is the second time I’ve completed this as afterwards it’s hard to find the motivation. I...

So yesterday I finished the last run week 9 run 3 of couch 25k! This is the seco...

Barbydos

Graduate•3 years ago

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Run Apps

What running apps are good for the consolidation runs or do you just keep repeating week 9 for as long as you need to. Thanks in advance. BTW graduated...

What running apps are good for the consolidation runs or do you just keep repeat...

Hobbler

Graduate•3 years ago

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6k done today - am proper chuffed 🥳

I had a two day rest because I’ve had stuff going on at work that meant no Thursday outing. I’d also felt heavy legged and jaded after my Tuesday run so a two...

I had a two day rest because I’ve had stuff going on at work that meant no Thurs...

JetsNanna

Graduate•3 years ago

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Upper rib pain and round to my back

Hi, I am just about to start week 9 of c25k and I'm loving it, however, towards the end of my last few runs I've started getting a pain at the top of my ribs...

Hi, I am just about to start week 9 of c25k and I'm loving it, however, towards ...

rachellb1

•3 years ago

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W6R2 - Feeling good!

Probably for the first time in C25K I can say that I enjoyed the whole run. I even felt a spring in my step at the end of the session. For anyone on W1R1 -...

Probably for the first time in C25K I can say that I enjoyed the whole run. I e...

Bostonlandy

•3 years ago

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Which tech to trust

So my Fitbit versa and Strava on my phone seem to show different distances, which do I trust. Tonight I did almost 30 mins (wk8 run2) my watch said I did 4.45...

So my Fitbit versa and Strava on my phone seem to show different distances, whic...

Sarahf40

Graduate•3 years ago

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I did it😋 I graduated !!!

It’s my first post,but reading all yours has helped me achieve it. THANKS !!!!!

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Recommendations for headphones and MP3 player on a budget?

I’m slowly but surely getting all my gear together and at the same time rapidly emptying my bank account! Next on my list is headphones. Could anyone kindly...

I’m slowly but surely getting all my gear together and at the same time rapidly ...

BuntyG

•3 years ago

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Yay! This time it all went to plan.

After my disaster of a run on Wednesday, today's run made up for it. My husband has a day off so he is doing the school runs today which allowed me to make an...

After my disaster of a run on Wednesday, today's run made up for it. My husband ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Dreading week 4 run 3

So the first run of week 4 was 'okay, in that I finished it generally unscathed. Run 2 was 2 days ago and it was awful! I finished it just about but my lower...

So the first run of week 4 was 'okay, in that I finished it generally unscathed....

Mildred1

•3 years ago

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Have today (Friday) just completed the 3 runs for week 1. When do I start week 2?

If I leave starting week 2 till next Monday, it will be 3 days till my next run.

If I leave starting week 2 till next Monday, it will be 3 days till my next run....

RAC61

•3 years ago

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rest is best / weight change

i am listening to my body today, so i am resting . i just went for an hours walk around the city but thats it for my exercise today. i shall resume running...

i am listening to my body today, so i am resting . i just went for an hours walk...

changing-woman

Graduate•3 years ago

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CR (ish) daylight in full view 🙈

Thought about doing a run in the dark this morning and then thought..... stuff it..... daylight run on the public track at school. Waited till the school bell...

Thought about doing a run in the dark this morning and then thought..... stuff i...

Alvor

Graduate•3 years ago

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Finished Week 4 with steamy glasses!

Felt great today. Blinking cold but warmed up nicely by the end (see pic 🤣) Felt like there was more in the tank but kept my pace 🐢 and will see what week 5...

Felt great today. Blinking cold but warmed up nicely by the end (see pic 🤣) Fel...

Leeloo7

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 1

I’m new to this, never jogged before! I’m 58 and have two knee replacements and asthma! I want to loose weight and get fitter but I struggle with the pressure...

I’m new to this, never jogged before! I’m 58 and have two knee replacements and ...

Islaevie20

•3 years ago

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Completed!

I completed the program on Wednesday! WooHoo! 😃 Thanks for all the hints, tips and motivation! I would advise anyone starting out to use this forum, I...

I completed the program on Wednesday! WooHoo! 😃 Thanks for all the hints, tips ...

RoseDay

Graduate•3 years ago

5 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2020

Week 8 done 🙂

I did it! I actually did it!!

Woohoo! I did it!

CR 7,8 and 9, bit longer than planned! 🥵

WEEK 7👣🤸‍♀️

Graduated today 🏃🏽‍♀️🍾

Feeling positive

Curse of the stitch strikes again!

10% Rule!

W4R1

R2 W9... Just one run to go!!!

Extra rest days- bad knees

14th Consolidation Run

W6 r2x10000000and 1

Graduated

Run Apps

6k done today - am proper chuffed 🥳

Upper rib pain and round to my back

W6R2 - Feeling good!

Which tech to trust

I did it😋 I graduated !!!

Recommendations for headphones and MP3 player on a budget?

Yay! This time it all went to plan.

Dreading week 4 run 3

Have today (Friday) just completed the 3 runs for week 1. When do I start week 2?

rest is best / weight change

CR (ish) daylight in full view 🙈

Finished Week 4 with steamy glasses!

Week 1

Completed!

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