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W6 here i come...or do i?

Do I run/walk thsts tge question. My 3rd time and ive only just realised that ive been doing the programme wrong, who wouls have belived it 🙄😠 Ive been...

Do I run/walk thsts tge question. My 3rd time and ive only just realised th...

doggytail

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

im nit findfinding this easy to get out and do or run but ive done it.

KL77

•2 years ago

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Back again

A dodgy hamstring in the New Year and excuses ever since meant I dropped the ball after graduating at the end of last year. Picked up at Wk3 last week and...

A dodgy hamstring in the New Year and excuses ever since meant I dropped the bal...

njd967

Graduate•2 years ago

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Stormy looking sky over Helensburgh

This is the promenade at Helensburgh where I ran my graduation run in June 2018, I was there this morning, this time only walking, I thought the clouds and the...

This is the promenade at Helensburgh where I ran my graduation run in June 2018,...

AlMorr

Ambassador•2 years ago

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5k to 10k

Any recommendations on any Apps for continuing to 10k from completing C25K. would like it to be free. As not interested in any subscriptions. especially during...

Any recommendations on any Apps for continuing to 10k from completing C25K. woul...

Robat29

•2 years ago

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WK6R1 - Done🏃🏽

Super excited, despite a bit of rain I managed to complete the run. Transition from running 20 mins non-stop to R1 is not to be underestimated. It requires...

Super excited, despite a bit of rain I managed to complete the run. Transition f...

B_Dlo

Graduate•2 years ago

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how to go 5K to 10K

I have finally decided to build on my achieving this challenge to run a 10K y end of October. I am doing 2 runs per week and I understand that increasing...

I have finally decided to build on my achieving this challenge to run a 10K y e...

TinyRunningBear

Graduate•2 years ago

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Ahhhh. Don't want to stop!

Hi. I completed week 2 run 1 yesterday. Finding the running itself manageable, I've been adding an extra 60 or 90 secs runs at the end of each session as my...

Hi. I completed week 2 run 1 yesterday. Finding the running itself manageable, I...

Silver_Surfer

•2 years ago

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How bad will it be?

I’ve caught some bug, took a Covid test, it was negative, will take another one tomorrow. I’m supposed to be doing run two of week three tomorrow. Which I...

I’ve caught some bug, took a Covid test, it was negative, will take another one ...

Punkmummy

Graduate•2 years ago

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Ju-Ju’s Magic Plan

I’m on week 2 of the magic plan and I started with the longest run (I did the same last week) for my first run of the week. Week 1 was okay, week 2 was a 39...

I’m on week 2 of the magic plan and I started with the longest run (I did the sa...

Dendev75

Graduate•2 years ago

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Did it 😊

I completed W9 R3 today. 🎉🎉 I won’t lie that these 30min runs have been hard, but I can see now that it’s my mind wanting to give up long before my body...

I completed W9 R3 today. 🎉🎉 I won’t lie that these 30min runs have been hard,...

Starmum10

Graduate•2 years ago

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Advice - Extra Day Break or Not?

I have just finished week 4 as of last night. It was quite tough but I did it, so want to keep my momentum going. I have stuck to the plan like clockwork,...

I have just finished week 4 as of last night. It was quite tough but I did it, s...

-Alchemist-

•2 years ago

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Day 1 Run 1

After a week procrastinating since downloading the app, I actually did it today. It was harder than I thought which shows just how unfit ive become but it was...

After a week procrastinating since downloading the app, I actually did it today....

KL77

•2 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 🥳

I made it to the end of Week 6!! OMG that was hard! I took it sooooo slow today after Jo said it’s about the stamina and nothing else. But at 20 mins I...

I made it to the end of Week 6!! OMG that was hard! I took it sooooo slow today ...

Aspasia

Graduate•2 years ago

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Breathing

Hi. I’m on week 7 of C25K. I’ve found the second run difficult though I’ve smashed it before with energy to spare. My problem is when I see a incline my...

Hi. I’m on week 7 of C25K. I’ve found the second run difficult though I’ve smash...

Esssk8s

•2 years ago

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Advice please

haven't run for 6 weeks due to having cataracts done. Got as far as W6R2 before the op - wondering which week to go back to , thinking W4R1. Thoughts please

haven't run for 6 weeks due to having cataracts done. Got as far as W6R2 before ...

rainbowanne

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8 - complete!

that was hard, but so so worth it! The last couple of minutes each run I’m thinking “how am I going to run for an extra 2 minutes next time?” then I Realise, I...

that was hard, but so so worth it! The last couple of minutes each run I’m think...

Jarvb

Graduate•2 years ago

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Treadmill

when I returned to trying to do C25K recently it was at a health club and spa, so I’ve opted for the treadmill rather than facing wind/rain and/or intense...

when I returned to trying to do C25K recently it was at a health club and spa, s...

NigelS

•2 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

Just completed week 8 run 1. Feel good now it’s over, but found that extra 3mins so much harder, didn’t think I was going to make it. Proud I did though....

Just completed week 8 run 1. Feel good now it’s over, but found that extra 3mins...

Sunshine1960

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

Nearly there...! And this felt much less painful than run 1 (who knew those 2 extra minutes would make such a difference!) I am still in shock that this...

Nearly there...! And this felt much less painful than run 1 (who knew those 2 e...

LmNee

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Music Motivation

My running playlist is becoming a little predictable as I have been back to C25K several times. I definitely would struggle without it but was wondering if...

My running playlist is becoming a little predictable as I have been back to C25K...

Dogwalker14

•2 years ago

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W5R3 Complete👌

Really enjoyed it. No issues👌

B_Dlo

Graduate•2 years ago

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W8R2 ✅ and feeling fantastic !

So……….next week is the week I will graduate ! I now understand how the ‘running’ bug gets under your skin. Personally I’m feeling an enormous sense of...

So……….next week is the week I will graduate ! I now understand how the ‘running’...

Mrsmuppet

Graduate•2 years ago

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w6r1`complete

oof i see what ppl mean by being caught out on this 1 lol got thru tho lil left in the tank at the end onwards to r2 lets goooo

oof i see what ppl mean by being caught out on this 1 lol got thru tho lil left...

Crow277

•2 years ago

5 Replies

fatigue

I’ve just started c25k as I haven’t run for a few years. I really paced myself for the first run but I feel exhausted afterwards. I have always felt exhausted...

I’ve just started c25k as I haven’t run for a few years. I really paced myself f...

11272

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Back to the beginning - again

thanks to everyone for your encouragement - managed to get my trainers on and did W1R1 again!! Feeling much more positive about it now I have actually started-...

thanks to everyone for your encouragement - managed to get my trainers on and di...

MamaKeeves

•2 years ago

1 Reply

week 5 run 3 done

Second attempt at completing couch to 5k for me and I'm feeling really positive this time,think I got to end of week 6 last time then stopped for Xmas etc...

Second attempt at completing couch to 5k for me and I'm feeling really positive...

JustChillin68

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 3 🏃‍♀️1

Just smashed run 1 of week 3, whoop! I have to say that making sure I have the right music helps my mind set 😊

Just smashed run 1 of week 3, whoop! I have to say that making sure I have the r...

Punkmummy

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week1 Run 1 of C25K

Started C25K today. I've previously done running, having run long distances, but I'm coming back after health issues. So the C25K is to me coming back and...

Started C25K today. I've previously done running, having run long distances, b...

Music-Man

•2 years ago

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Week 5 done

Thank you to everyone for you support after my last post ❤ Finished week 5 (all be it on the treadmill) with ease and feel confident that as long as I listen...

Thank you to everyone for you support after my last post ❤ Finished week 5 (all...

Lady_loper

•2 years ago

6 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2022

W6 here i come...or do i?

Week 1 run 2

Back again

Stormy looking sky over Helensburgh

5k to 10k

WK6R1 - Done🏃🏽

how to go 5K to 10K

Ahhhh. Don't want to stop!

How bad will it be?

Ju-Ju’s Magic Plan

Did it 😊

Advice - Extra Day Break or Not?

Day 1 Run 1

Week 6 Run 3 🥳

Breathing

Advice please

Week 8 - complete!

Treadmill

Week 8 run 1

Week 9 Run 2

Music Motivation

W5R3 Complete👌

W8R2 ✅ and feeling fantastic !

w6r1`complete

fatigue

Back to the beginning - again

week 5 run 3 done

Week 3 🏃‍♀️1

Week1 Run 1 of C25K

Week 5 done

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Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2022

W6 here i come...or do i?

Week 1 run 2

Back again

Stormy looking sky over Helensburgh

5k to 10k

WK6R1 - Done🏃🏽

how to go 5K to 10K

Ahhhh. Don't want to stop!

How bad will it be?

Ju-Ju’s Magic Plan

Did it 😊

Advice - Extra Day Break or Not?

Day 1 Run 1

Week 6 Run 3 🥳

Breathing

Advice please

Week 8 - complete!

Treadmill

Week 8 run 1

Week 9 Run 2

Music Motivation

W5R3 Complete👌

W8R2 ✅ and feeling fantastic !

w6r1`complete

fatigue

Back to the beginning - again

﻿week 5 run 3 done

Week 3 🏃‍♀️1

Week1 Run 1 of C25K

﻿Week 5 done

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Latest poll

🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

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week 5 run 3 done

Week 5 done