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really struggling to get back to C25K after COVID. I know lots of you have been there, any advice please 🙏

Graduate•2 months ago

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post covid

really struggling to get back to C25K after COVID. I know lots of you have been...

Allotmentrunner

Graduate•2 months ago

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Week 9 Run 1

Just finished W9 R1... Windy and shed loads of loose dogs and idiots with buggies 3 abreast on the common so already decided I probably wouldn't make it. Went...

Just finished W9 R1... Windy and shed loads of loose dogs and idiots with buggie...

Spanners15

Graduate•2 months ago

I recently had a somewhat disturbing conversation with an NHS physio who laughed at me when I said I was planning to start C25K in January, and then run/jog a...

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Starting C25K in January

I recently had a somewhat disturbing conversation with an NHS physio who laughed...

SandraLlew

•2 months ago

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Lost mojo

The last 2 runs of wk 7 were not enjoyable and I can't fathom out why. I didnt stop but I struggled and its set me back a bit in terms of motivation. Now I...

The last 2 runs of wk 7 were not enjoyable and I can't fathom out why. I didnt s...

Teacher23

•2 months ago

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C25k wk 5 run 3 complete.

C25k week 5 run 3 completed this morning 🥳 I did have to slow down alittle on the 15 min mark but kept going all the way this is my 2nd attempt this year to...

C25k week 5 run 3 completed this morning 🥳 I did have to slow down alittle on ...

Lauramb

•2 months ago

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Thank you for all your kind words!

My goodness , what a great community - sorry I’ve been quiet- work has been so busy but just incase I don’t thank all individual responses as I’m not used to...

My goodness , what a great community - sorry I’ve been quiet- work has been so b...

Smilert

•2 months ago

W6R2 just done. Been really unwell for 10 months with anxiety, not able to breathe or move (physical causes ruled out with tests). I am 50, unfit and...

First attempt at post!

W6R2 just done. Been really unwell for 10 months with anxiety, not able to breat...

Tremby

•2 months ago

Hello again all, took me 4 months to complete the programme as had to repeat a few but my hip all good albeit slower than I was but can’t believe I am now able...

Finished C25K post hip replacement

Hello again all, took me 4 months to complete the programme as had to repeat a f...

RufSpk24

•2 months ago

Back to intervals, I remember you W6 R1 😉 My favourite time of year to be doing this ; chestnuts popping underfoot and a cool breeze 😊🦋

Week 6 🦋

Back to intervals, I remember you W6 R1 😉 My favourite time of year to be doing...

Flaraflarkin

Graduate•2 months ago

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Final run 9/3

It took me nearly 3x as long to finish c25k as prescribed but I did it. I started in April and ran 9/3 today. After failing to see it through few years ago I'm...

It took me nearly 3x as long to finish c25k as prescribed but I did it. I starte...

FilipS1980

Graduate•2 months ago

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struggling

Had a pacemaker fitted April 24 unexpectedly after suffering from Heartblock 2 at age of 54. Husband also had new hip in August 24 at age of 64. We both...

Had a pacemaker fitted April 24 unexpectedly after suffering from Heartblock 2 a...

Buddi12

•2 months ago

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Week 7 Run 1

Hello! Not checked in for a while - did Week 7 Run 1 earlier. Can’t say I enjoyed it much because I’ve got a cold brewing; but, I did it. Been back at work...

Hello! Not checked in for a while - did Week 7 Run 1 earlier. Can’t say I enjoy...

Nutandraisin

Graduate•2 months ago

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Week 5 Run 3

That's the 20 minutes done! I'm pretty sure that I've never run that long in my life before, so I'm feeling pretty pleased with myself right now. I was...

That's the 20 minutes done! I'm pretty sure that I've never run that long in my ...

Reorte

Graduate•2 months ago

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C25K Wk8🏃‍♀️3✔️

Shifted my sore ribs and migraine which is all well and good to now having a dodgy belly hence doing run 3 as an INDOOR RUN again so I’m close the the bathroom...

Shifted my sore ribs and migraine which is all well and good to now having a dod...

Graduate•2 months ago

So week 6 run 2 done and week 6 has been arguably one of the tougher ones for me for outside interference! Week 6 Run 1 was going to go so well but I smashed...

Week 6 Run 2 Done

So week 6 run 2 done and week 6 has been arguably one of the tougher ones for me...

KingKongGroover

Graduate•2 months ago

Hello and well done to everyone that has been running this week! Keep going!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ It is September and for me that means new running season and new...

New season of running joy

Hello and well done to everyone that has been running this week! Keep going!! 🏃...

Naturesweapon

Graduate•2 months ago

Smilert you have done so so well your mum indeed would be so proud of you ! Keep going 🎉🎉🎉

brilliant !

Smilert you have done so so well your mum indeed would be so proud of you ! Kee...

Curlybunce

•2 months ago

Had to opt for an indoor run as I was feeling a tad squiffy shifting this migraine . Still got it done tho .

Week 8 Run 2

Had to opt for an indoor run as I was feeling a tad squiffy shifting this migrai...

Since completing Cto5k, (I now repeat it every year when the clocks go back, it helps me through that difficult season), I discovered the NRC app. I didn’t...

Graduate•2 months ago

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NRC Training Plan Tech Issues

Since completing Cto5k, (I now repeat it every year when the clocks go back, it ...

RunKRun

Graduate•2 months ago

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help!

Ridiculously proud of myself for completing run1, week 6. I managed the 20 minutes run at week 5 OK. However, my right knee has become very painful so I have...

Ridiculously proud of myself for completing run1, week 6. I managed the 20 minut...

HonestFreedom

•2 months ago

Forgot to post yesterday! W7 R2 completed yesterday. Lots of rain had fallen on Monday so decided to find a route outside of the woods, especially as I had to...

A day late but …

Forgot to post yesterday! W7 R2 completed yesterday. Lots of rain had fallen on ...

Phdgranny

Graduate•2 months ago

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First 5k in week 9

Finally after months of repetitions and slow progress I'm in week 9 and have posted 38min 5k (inc first 5 mins of warm up walk). Really chuffed. Now the goal...

Finally after months of repetitions and slow progress I'm in week 9 and have pos...

FilipS1980

Graduate•2 months ago

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I and inspired by you all ..

I am finally on Week 9 of the C25k , I was in deep depression having lost my Mum suddenly . I put on 3 stone rapidly staying up late and eating whatever we I...

I am finally on Week 9 of the C25k , I was in deep depression having lost my Mum...

Smilert

•2 months ago

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I did it!

Hello, this is my first post. I started c25k in July to do in conjunction with Canicross which I started at the same time. Basically I didn’t want to look like...

Hello, this is my first post. I started c25k in July to do in conjunction with C...

holdsworthpe

Graduate•2 months ago

After a harder time getting out for 3 runs a week with back to school bugs, sickly kids and stormy weather I’m so glad to finally be in the last week! 🙌...

Into the final week! 🏃‍♀️ 🥳

After a harder time getting out for 3 runs a week with back to school bugs, sick...

rbrom

Graduate•2 months ago

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W6R3. Done it!

Ran in light rain and cool air. I was fearing the run and hoping it might be rained off, however I had a word with myself and got out and did it.

Ran in light rain and cool air. I was fearing the run and hoping it might be rai...

Greyandold

•2 months ago

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There was a problem uploading your image.

Hi, can anyone offer any help please - I can't upload an image to my profile, I keep getting the above message. I tried on my phone, and on different browsers...

Hi, can anyone offer any help please - I can't upload an image to my profile, I ...

HorsePlay

Graduate•2 months ago

I’m on the home straight now and I cannot wait to finally see run 3 of week 9 staring at me … Will I run 5k in the proposed time by the end ?? I highly...

C25K Wk8🏃‍♀️1

I’m on the home straight now and I cannot wait to finally see run 3 of week 9 st...

After re-running the week 9 runs for a few weeks, the stars aligned and I went to a parkrun. I was a bit anxious on my own but just trotted along at my own...

Graduate•2 months ago

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Did my first Park Run!

After re-running the week 9 runs for a few weeks, the stars aligned and I went t...

GroovyGardener

•2 months ago