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I've been looking forward to today's run for several days. It was supposed to be 7˚C outside and I was about to explore a new route. But at night it "poured...

2023: W23R3 - Don't stay at home! :-)

I've been looking forward to today's run for several days. It was supposed to be...

lusmo

Graduate•6 months ago

just hello👍 ran my first of the two days this week. Feeling good, but still a long way to go.

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long time watcher, first time runner. Hello all👍

just hello👍 ran my first of the two days this week. Feeling good, but still a l...

Icouldntrunabath

•6 months ago

I upped the pace again this evening and completed 3 miles for the first time since starting c25k. Physically I'm finding the running much easier now I know...

W8 R2

I upped the pace again this evening and completed 3 miles for the first time sin...

BoxSet

Graduate•6 months ago

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Heel or forefoot?

Just hit week 5 run 1 and I'm concerned about my knees after watching a video online explaining that landing on your heel can cause bad knees injuries 🥲 Is...

Just hit week 5 run 1 and I'm concerned about my knees after watching a video on...

GreenRunnerBean

•6 months ago

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Week 6 Run 3

I did it. Amazing and wonderful. But goodness that extra 5mins, I wanted to be sick at 15mins, it was hard I wouldn't say I enjoyed it. But I am so happy to...

I did it. Amazing and wonderful. But goodness that extra 5mins, I wanted to be ...

GM11

Graduate•6 months ago

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2023: W23R2

I wouldn't believe how hard it is to run three times a week. There are so many obstacles.. it's like the whole world is trying to get me out of my routine....

I wouldn't believe how hard it is to run three times a week. There are so many ...

lusmo

Graduate•6 months ago

out yesterday for run first one after completing c25k. Just trying to hit the 5k distance a little off it still. But no problem just keeping going getting...

pre graduate run

out yesterday for run first one after completing c25k. Just trying to hit the 5...

Thejogger

Graduate•6 months ago

I was really worried by this run, seemed so much of an increase from wk 3. But ta da, I did the first one and really ok. So pleased with my progress. I started...

week four 1st run

I was really worried by this run, seemed so much of an increase from wk 3. But t...

Roadrun

Graduate•6 months ago

One of my favourite things about running is buying running kit and I absolutely love a bargain! I thought it might be fun to share our shopping… Anybody...

Just for fun: Black Friday bargains!

One of my favourite things about running is buying running kit and I absolutely ...

MissUnderstanding

Administrator•6 months ago

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Second run of week 8 completed and feeling good

I was woken up early this morning by the sound of a car being pulled onto a breakdown truck. I did think 5AM was a bit early to be making that much noise in a...

I was woken up early this morning by the sound of a car being pulled onto a brea...

Lizzie_NewStart

Graduate•6 months ago

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Today was the day!!

Well after 12 weeks of what has mostly been an absolute pleasure with the occasional set back along the way, I'm over the moon to share that today was THE day!...

Well after 12 weeks of what has mostly been an absolute pleasure with the occasi...

Muggsey

Graduate•6 months ago

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post 5k

I’m about to finish week 9 and need to find a way to know I’ve done 5k when I’m no longer using the app. I would like to vary my current running route. What’s...

I’m about to finish week 9 and need to find a way to know I’ve done 5k when I’m ...

Marybest99

•6 months ago

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Anyone Else on Week 9 This Week?

Looking for an extra push to get me through the final week :) I have been a lurker on here for the entire time I have been doing C25K and find the community...

Looking for an extra push to get me through the final week :) I have been a lu...

RoyalEagleStar

Graduate•6 months ago

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🍏Time is running out

A week today we will be packing and starting our long journey back to the UK🏡 We arrived in Calgary after a wonderful week in the mountains to this glorious...

A week today we will be packing and starting our long journey back to the UK🏡 W...

Annieapple

Administrator•6 months ago

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Getting closer to the finish (or is it starting?) line.

Week 8 started and todays run went well. Having accidently run W8R1 last week I knew I could do it, but I was still apprehensive in case anything went wrong....

Week 8 started and todays run went well. Having accidently run W8R1 last week I ...

Lizzie_NewStart

Graduate•6 months ago

This one done. This is the furthest I have got on a C25k app.

Week 6 Run 2

GM11

Graduate•6 months ago

My Nike Vapormax as much as I love them being light weight and full of air and all that keep cracking then water gets in and they make an awful squeaking...

fixing cracked air bubbles

My Nike Vapormax as much as I love them being light weight and full of air and a...

Runningnut

•6 months ago

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Mind, Meet Body

As the benefits beyond mere physical fitness continue to reveal themselves it’s wonderful to finally feel a bit more in tune with this pale skinny excuse for a...

As the benefits beyond mere physical fitness continue to reveal themselves it’s ...

LeeTimesThree

Graduate•6 months ago

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consolidation runs

hi It’s been a while since I last posted. I am still doing 30 min consolidation runs. I had a week off due to cold and asthma flare up but did a run last...

hi It’s been a while since I last posted. I am still doing 30 min consolidatio...

Hidden

•6 months ago

Aced it! 28 minutes non-stop, ran the last minute as fast as I could. Now who'd of thought that was possible in week 1? Followed it with a shower and then...

W8 R1

Aced it! 28 minutes non-stop, ran the last minute as fast as I could. Now who'd ...

BoxSet

Graduate•6 months ago

I timed it so the rain was easing off and then I went. We’ve had a lot of rain over weekend so the preferred field path was a no go (decided I needed to...

week 6 completed- whoop!

I timed it so the rain was easing off and then I went. We’ve had a lot of rain o...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•6 months ago

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2023: W23R1 - running in the rain :-)

It looks better in the picture than it was. It rained quite a lot. The road starts to become all mud and puddles. I only wanted to run the usual 5...

It looks better in the picture than it was. It rained quite a lot. The road st...

lusmo

Graduate•6 months ago

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Week 5 run 1

Really enjoyed today's run along the estuary Road. Beautiful and so good for the mind. Determined to keep this up! 😊

Really enjoyed today's run along the estuary Road. Beautiful and so good for the...

Poppit_Rocket

•6 months ago

Well I started today trying to push it a bit after my 3 weeks out. Went back to w6r2. As I started the knees were hurting but pushed through that and they were...

10 mins x2

Well I started today trying to push it a bit after my 3 weeks out. Went back to ...

Basil73

•6 months ago

Do people count their 5min warm up and cool down into their distance? I am on W6 and I am at the moment.

Question

Do people count their 5min warm up and cool down into their distance? I am on W6...

GM11

Graduate•6 months ago