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I have already seen many benefits from doing the plan. I couldn't run 500 metres before I started it and since then I have enjoyed running with a pal (a good...

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I have already seen many benefits from doing the plan. I couldn't run 500 metres...

Solihullred

Graduate•11 years ago

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W7R3: legs stopped working :(

Up until today, I've been quietly proud of the fact that I'd completed every single damn run of the C25K programme - that's 20 separate running sessions,...

Up until today, I've been quietly proud of the fact that I'd completed every sin...

Wickwarrunner

Graduate•11 years ago

I finished the program today. Just in time for the 5x50 challenge. I did not manage to finish the 5k in 30 minutes, had to add an extra 2 minutes to finish the...

Its time to say good bye...at least to Laura

I finished the program today. Just in time for the 5x50 challenge. I did not man...

wiggles

Graduate•11 years ago

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W5R2

i tried R2 of W5 wednesday, but as i had only done R1 the day before (without a rest day inbetween) i struggled and couldnt complete it. so i gave myself a...

i tried R2 of W5 wednesday, but as i had only done R1 the day before (without a ...

tyler2008

•11 years ago

Was ready today and out the door before Laura said off you go. I'm on to you now :) Completed the run without any difficulty although I had to double back a...

W3R2 - all good

Was ready today and out the door before Laura said off you go. I'm on to you now...

PamJK

Graduate•11 years ago

This morning I went to change the time on my Garmin to summer time. Into menu trying to find the settings place, scrolled through and back out without finding...

What a clever Garmin - well sometimes, do you have problems getting signal?

This morning I went to change the time on my Garmin to summer time. Into menu tr...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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No more cheating....back to the programme and day 1 of 5x50 :)

W6R2 and 3 done!! After thinking I could go off track a bit and get ahead of myself, I swiftly went back to the programme and everything has gone fine....

W6R2 and 3 done!! After thinking I could go off track a bit and get ahead of mys...

rockchick69

Graduate•11 years ago

My goodness.... I have actually completed the program, I am a Graduate!!!! I had to get my head down over the last 2 weeks to get the running in but today I...

I've DONE IT! :-)

My goodness.... I have actually completed the program, I am a Graduate!!!! I had...

Madmummy

•11 years ago

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5K OR Bust!

Well today I was supposed to do W8R1... but with my first 5K Charity Race on this coming Saturday I thought I'd go for distance not runtime... I listened to my...

Well today I was supposed to do W8R1... but with my first 5K Charity Race on thi...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Once again a runner :-)

Went out for the 3rd run of week 6 last night and had a huge grin on my face at the end when Laura told me I was officially a runner :-D This is the second...

Went out for the 3rd run of week 6 last night and had a huge grin on my face at ...

Actuim

Graduate•11 years ago

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Just 1 behind the Broch Scotties in the 5X50 Challenge!

Just logged on my inaugural activity and I see Team C25K now number 57- just 1 behind the Broch Scotties at 58. Apparently you can still register today so...

Just logged on my inaugural activity and I see Team C25K now number 57- just 1 b...

avensis

Graduate•11 years ago

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Cold Weather and Asthma - anyone else having problems?

Have had asthma and a chest infection since January - the cold weather is a pain for anyone who suffers asthma but this year has been the worst ever for me....

Have had asthma and a chest infection since January - the cold weather is a pain...

Blackers

•11 years ago

Hello to all those participating in the the 5x50 Challange. It's day 1 and I'm as excited as the rest of you. :) Right now I'm enjoying a lazy Sunday morning,...

To view 5x50 Challenge activities

Hello to all those participating in the the 5x50 Challange. It's day 1 and I'm a...

TX-Bluebonnet

Graduate•11 years ago

Physio said "Do a short run, take it slow, keep it flat and good luck" Well I stuck to her instructions - I didn't have any option than to do just that. It...

Ooooh yeah I'm back out there, 1st recovery run done yippee.

Physio said "Do a short run, take it slow, keep it flat and good luck" Well I ...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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5x50 first day

As I'd done a Parkrun yesterday I went for a walk today scouting out a potentially longer running route for another time. Walked round Cammo Estate and then...

As I'd done a Parkrun yesterday I went for a walk today scouting out a potential...

wilmacgh

Graduate•11 years ago

.....I will have completed my very first HM (do you like the positive vibe?). This is the 3rd time I’ve typed a blog as have lost the other 2...so this may...

This time next week

.....I will have completed my very first HM (do you like the positive vibe?). ...

AliB1

Graduate•11 years ago

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5x50 Challenge Day 1

It was beautifully sunny here on the North Downs this morning - I woke up early and it seemed a pity not to make the most of it, as it's been so bleak for...

It was beautifully sunny here on the North Downs this morning - I woke up early ...

greenlegs

Graduate•11 years ago

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5x50 tracking glitch - a message

Just seen this on FB: http://5x50.co.uk/news/stopped-in-our-tracks-for-a-teeny-wee-while Basically, tracking works but you can't see what you've tracked...

Just seen this on FB: http://5x50.co.uk/news/stopped-in-our-tracks-for-a-teen...

sfb350

Graduate•11 years ago

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The graduate... (aka couch to...6k!)

Done it! Week 9 run 3 graduate run today, and what a lovely day for it. First run in the sunshine, first run with no music and first time over 6k! It's...

Done it! Week 9 run 3 graduate run today, and what a lovely day for it. First...

barrygarlow

Graduate•11 years ago

Just completed my w6r1 run and I'm a bit confused... This run seemed to be a lot tougher than my 20 minute run! I think it may be because I got a bit cocky and...

Well that doesn't make sense...

Just completed my w6r1 run and I'm a bit confused... This run seemed to be a lot...

r4chsm1th

Graduate•11 years ago

And it's sunshining! Bonus!! :-) With the clocks going forward I actually went out an hour later than usual but it still felt like -730am and I think the...

Hi Im am only running on a treadmill is this going to help tone up my legs ???

Benamy

•11 years ago

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5x50 Day 1 Done / B210K Day 1 Done

And it's sunshining! Bonus!! :-) With the clocks going forward I actually we...

AnnieW55

•11 years ago

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Completed my first 5k race

Just felt I needed to post to say say a big thank you to the amazing couch to 5k pod casts. I satarted in Janurary as someone who was three stone over weight...

Just felt I needed to post to say say a big thank you to the amazing couch to 5k...

narcrow

•11 years ago

Just ditched Laura (Now I've completed C25K) for Zombie run and I've just competed Mission 1 which was 3 miles (5K) so that's 5x50 Day 1 cracked! Now where are...

Zombie Run Mission 1 complete

Just ditched Laura (Now I've completed C25K) for Zombie run and I've just compet...

OlsBean

•11 years ago

A Beautiful morning...Been out despite the loss of an hour and ran for what seemed ages....Got back and had well earned breakfast.... Knackered now but happy!!

WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE!!!

A Beautiful morning...Been out despite the loss of an hour and ran for what seem...

givman

•11 years ago