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Week 7 complete! Any advice on running outdoors?

I completed week 7 run 3 yesterday and I can’t believe how far I’ve come again, I am hopeful that this is my last time completing c25k and I will be able to...

I completed week 7 run 3 yesterday and I can’t believe how far I’ve come again, ...

se92

•3 years ago

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Cahs 4 kids

Morning all. After the disappointment of not getting into the marathon I decided to try and raise some money for a local charity. So on 1sr March I will be...

Morning all. After the disappointment of not getting into the marathon I decided...

Smiffytinks

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wind and rain

Before i start can i put a disclaimer in that i love running in the cold, dark and even snow. Im on W4R3 I got home last night from work and the weather was...

Before i start can i put a disclaimer in that i love running in the cold, dark a...

Gill2021

•3 years ago

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W8R2 and still feeling fabulous!

Listening to the wind howling last night I wasn't sure if I'd be going out this morning but all was calm so of I set. Quite an uneventful run although there...

Listening to the wind howling last night I wasn't sure if I'd be going out this ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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W5 run 3

Meeting my big sister at 12 for our Week 5 run 3 😳 Feeling nervous just had my porridge and taking my dog out for a walk before meeting her down the canal .

Meeting my big sister at 12 for our Week 5 run 3 😳 Feeling nervous just had my...

Nina8034

•3 years ago

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Back on the road!

I’ve never posted before - but I just thought I’d share my story. After several failed attempts, I finished the C25K last summer, and kept it going into...

I’ve never posted before - but I just thought I’d share my story. After several ...

sundaypapers

Graduate•3 years ago

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☹️ bit sad

I’m a bit disappointed. I did Wk 8 first run on Monday. It was tough but I completed it. I went out today and my legs just wouldn’t comply. Maybe it was too...

I’m a bit disappointed. I did Wk 8 first run on Monday. It was tough but I compl...

BobDylan67

Graduate•3 years ago

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running speeds

I have just completed wk 5 run 1 .. my question is what pace should I be running at to be able to run 5k by the end of the program ? I'm currently running at...

I have just completed wk 5 run 1 .. my question is what pace should I be running...

run50ct5k

•3 years ago

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C25K - Hardly.

C25K - Not exactly. It assumes we can all run at 6min/k pace. So after week 9 I find myself only having run 3k at 10min/k pace Should be called C23K

C25K - Not exactly. It assumes we can all run at 6min/k pace. So after week 9 I ...

SlimmingEagle

•3 years ago

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Help still on week 1

Hi I have started over again i just can`t keep going at week six i need a run buddy but live in old windsor bit in the sticks

Hi I have started over again i just can`t keep going at week six i need a run bu...

kiely1961

•3 years ago

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Day 1....on the horizon !!!

Day 1 planned for tomorrow morning.....not done any running since I left the brigade. Looking forward to it and hoping its day 1 of many....

Day 1 planned for tomorrow morning.....not done any running since I left the bri...

A23eddie

•3 years ago

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Week 1 and Run 1

Done my first run today with Jo Whiley thought she was good any feedback on others incase I mix it up a bit. Please and thank you 😊

Done my first run today with Jo Whiley thought she was good any feedback on othe...

NewFeb

•3 years ago

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Patting myself on the back

W4r1 done! I can't believe it 😍 ive got some 20 year old trainers I run in,is now the time to get something new and better?

W4r1 done! I can't believe it 😍 ive got some 20 year old trainers I run in,is n...

KDMBTS

•3 years ago

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Week 2 run 2!!

After the torrential rain and gales from last night, I didn’t even expect to get out this evening but Ollie needed walked and there was a small gap in the...

After the torrential rain and gales from last night, I didn’t even expect to get...

VPOLLIE67

Graduate•3 years ago

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Anyone from Bloxwich or Walsall area?

Hi. I've just joined this community and I'm interested if anyone lives in Bloxwich or Walsall area. I'm new to running and any advice can help. Thanks. Irina

Hi. I've just joined this community and I'm interested if anyone lives in Bloxwi...

Irina26

•3 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1

Well I decided today, after struggling through the 25 min runs last week, to slow up a bit - not that I’m fast, far from it. And I did the 28mins happily and...

Well I decided today, after struggling through the 25 min runs last week, to slo...

markbrom

•3 years ago

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W2R2 - amazed myself!

So after a bit of a blip with knee pain - I took a week out and worked on knee exercises. Then I went back and did a W1 run as a ‘test’ run - which was great,...

So after a bit of a blip with knee pain - I took a week out and worked on knee e...

Haybombay58

•3 years ago

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SO WINDY!

Is anybody else struggling with the wind?! It’s absolutely insane out there! At one point I genuinely thought I was going to get completely blown over along...

Is anybody else struggling with the wind?! It’s absolutely insane out there! At ...

HexGirl

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 done

Hi all, Back from the famous Week 5 Run 3 and so happy to say I did it and it felt great! Not only that but I got interrupted in my first attempt and took it...

Hi all, Back from the famous Week 5 Run 3 and so happy to say I did it and it f...

Kamela18

Graduate•3 years ago

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Bit of a blip

First time today I didn’t stay on plan .. never mind I was only 5 mins short but needed to get home quick ! 😂 the day after tomorrow is another day to try...

First time today I didn’t stay on plan .. never mind I was only 5 mins short but...

Joggingonthewildside

Graduate•3 years ago

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Need some motivation...

Hi everyone, I’ve been having a difficult time again recently, not with running, but with the motivation to actually do it. When it snowed it completely...

Hi everyone, I’ve been having a difficult time again recently, not with runnin...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE

OK, I will be criticised and moaned at, and I can understand that, but the rewards have paid out so much more than any pain. Yesterday morning I went on my...

OK, I will be criticised and moaned at, and I can understand that, but the rewa...

newbie-nick

Graduate•3 years ago

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Brand New Day 1

First day and I have to do this when I get home from work. Does the app tell you what to do? Also, if anyone has any spare motivation to send my way......

First day and I have to do this when I get home from work. Does the app tell yo...

TumbleB

•3 years ago

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Week 7 done but getting harder!

Morning to you all. I have just completed week 7 ! Amazed with my achievement, but getting more painful every run. Mainly the tops of my legs, so thinking of...

Morning to you all. I have just completed week 7 ! Amazed with my achievement, b...

Cockneysteve

•3 years ago

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A little easier

Just completed Week 1 Run 2. It was a little easier than the first, also ran early in the morning which helps with less people around. Of the 7 runs I seem to...

Just completed Week 1 Run 2. It was a little easier than the first, also ran ear...

Bobbyp57

Graduate•3 years ago

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Help! Fallen at the first hurdle!

So after many sedentary years - I used to love running. I downloaded the app go out there this morning and did. week one run one. I did it ! I felt so good and...

So after many sedentary years - I used to love running. I downloaded the app go ...

Rainbow63

•3 years ago

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New guy from uk

Hi guys newbie here hope your all well,just want to say hi I getting off my lazy ass and doing something about this lump of fat above my waist 😁😁

Hi guys newbie here hope your all well,just want to say hi I getting off my lazy...

0777

•3 years ago

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Proud!

*first post in this community * Ok I’m proper proud of myself! Lol I have rheumatoid arthritis and it’s well controlled with various injections and drugs. And...

*first post in this community * Ok I’m proper proud of myself! Lol I have rheuma...

jjoollzz

•3 years ago

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W3R1

Wasn't expecting running for 3 minutes straight! Towards the end my legs were feeling heavy, I was just getting used to 90 second runs!

Wasn't expecting running for 3 minutes straight! Towards the end my legs were fe...

ckp82

Graduate•3 years ago

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Running company in dn7 areas

Hi I'm new started today on using this app.. I'm in Doncaster7 if any women have started today and would like to join me as I tried to do it with the children...

Hi I'm new started today on using this app.. I'm in Doncaster7 if any women hav...

Tiababyxxxx

•3 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2021

Week 7 complete! Any advice on running outdoors?

Cahs 4 kids

Wind and rain

W8R2 and still feeling fabulous!

W5 run 3

Back on the road!

☹️ bit sad

running speeds

C25K - Hardly.

Help still on week 1

Day 1....on the horizon !!!

Week 1 and Run 1

Patting myself on the back

Week 2 run 2!!

Anyone from Bloxwich or Walsall area?

Week 8 Run 1

W2R2 - amazed myself!

SO WINDY!

Week 5 Run 3 done

Bit of a blip

Need some motivation...

TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE

Brand New Day 1

Week 7 done but getting harder!

A little easier

Help! Fallen at the first hurdle!

New guy from uk

Proud!

W3R1

Running company in dn7 areas

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