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W1R2 tonight!

Excited to do tonight's run after feeling proud of myself yesterday, except I've started getting hungry at work even though I had breakfast, trying my hardest...

Excited to do tonight's run after feeling proud of myself yesterday, except I've...

saffrx

•7 years ago

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Wk 6 run 3

So did my run this morning which is 25min but I only managed a distance of just over 3k which considering I'm not far off the end of the program I'm worried...

So did my run this morning which is 25min but I only managed a distance of just ...

Adeleconroy

•7 years ago

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Are we nearly there yet?!

Dear goodness, thought I wouldn't complete my week2 run3 today. So hot and I was just feeling really tired before I started. Also I went out about 9am, when it...

Dear goodness, thought I wouldn't complete my week2 run3 today. So hot and I was...

bareliz

•7 years ago

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Argh! Week 9 run 2 messed up 😫

Went out for my week 9 run 2 last night and decided I didn't have to run too much faster to make a 5k in 30 mins, so off I went faster than before, I made it...

Went out for my week 9 run 2 last night and decided I didn't have to run too muc...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Wk8R2

So just finished this and feel shattered but pleased I pushed myself. I've had to drop down to only running twice a week as was finding a run after a full day...

So just finished this and feel shattered but pleased I pushed myself. I've had t...

Born2Bdriven

Graduate•7 years ago

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W9R3 - big thank you!!

A big thank you to everyone on the forum who helped and encouraged me through c25k. I am so pleased to be able to say I am just back from graduation run! I ran...

A big thank you to everyone on the forum who helped and encouraged me through c2...

Suzang

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduated

Just finished final run with my dog who has probably enjoyed these last few weeks as much if not more than i have. Great program.

Just finished final run with my dog who has probably enjoyed these last few week...

leel

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 you're outta here!

Phew! That's week 4 kicked into the long grass. I'm amazed at how comfortable I felt at the end of this morning's session given that just over 4 weeks ago...

Phew! That's week 4 kicked into the long grass. I'm amazed at how comfortable I...

lardofale

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 started

Yesterday, I finally went for a run after feeling weak and feverish in the beginning of the week. It was quite nice and easy for me. I love morning running,...

Yesterday, I finally went for a run after feeling weak and feverish in the begin...

IgaT

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduation

So just finished my last run in the heat so no PB in fact it was ridiculously slow pace but still did it. I'm also moving today so my last run in my current...

So just finished my last run in the heat so no PB in fact it was ridiculously sl...

Dhallsw

Graduate•7 years ago

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Pins and Needles

Now I've got to the 30 minute mark I'm getting pins and needles in my feet. Any ideas?

Now I've got to the 30 minute mark I'm getting pins and needles in my feet. Any ...

Tmtj

•7 years ago

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W2 run1

Went off to gym lovely aircon, and tv to watch tennis whilst eating up the 30mins. Was a bit apprehensive about increase in running time but apart from going...

Went off to gym lovely aircon, and tv to watch tennis whilst eating up the 30min...

Rowville

•7 years ago

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I can touch my toes 😀

Today is a non-running day, I completed W4 yesterday, so I have been doing a few core strength exercises (squats, lunges, press ups and planking). While...

Today is a non-running day, I completed W4 yesterday, so I have been doing a few...

Nibor5

Graduate•7 years ago

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Absolutely gutted 😭 W8R3

W8R2 started really well but half way through our Weimaraner Toby ran at me and shoulder barged me into a fence, I steady myself and carried on running. After...

W8R2 started really well but half way through our Weimaraner Toby ran at me and ...

TJEL

Graduate•7 years ago

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Can't quite believe it......

Let me start with the lowestof expectations. I was losing a bit of weight. I had given up smoking and I had quite seriously injured myself trying to do C25k...

Let me start with the lowestof expectations. I was losing a bit of weight. I had...

MoGr

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just Saying Hello

Just saying Hi. I'm a newbie here, but running Week 9. Run 1 yesterday. Not a great run in the heat on holiday in Mallorca. Heyho, some runs are better than...

Just saying Hi. I'm a newbie here, but running Week 9. Run 1 yesterday. Not a gr...

Leedsgirl72

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 complete

Omg, I've just completed my final run for week6. I can't believe it! I am feeling so so good. Thank you everyone for the words of encouragement earlier on...

Omg, I've just completed my final run for week6. I can't believe it! I am feelin...

FNCANDOIT

•7 years ago

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Feel the Power ! W9R1

This is only my second post, the first of which I was feeling down and got encouragement from others, now I'm hoping to do the same back to who reads this as...

This is only my second post, the first of which I was feeling down and got encou...

Knightingale

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK7R2

Hated every minute of tonight's run . Ran for 25 min but didn't even manage 3 K . Feeling defeated .

Hated every minute of tonight's run . Ran for 25 min but didn't even manage 3 K...

Char-

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Advice needed please

I posted the other day about doing the 5k race for life on Sunday and when my last run should be. Unfortunately I haven't been able to get out for a run today....

I posted the other day about doing the 5k race for life on Sunday and when my la...

Tiredchick

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 - my nemesis!!!

So far this week I've had two "practice" runs for week 9. At one point this evening I allowed myself to think "maybe this is it, maybe I'm not meant to...

So far this week I've had two "practice" runs for week 9. At one point this eve...

RebeccaSK

Graduate•7 years ago

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I'm a newbie!

Hello everyone. 48-year old unfit fulltime worker and mother of two here. I've just completed run 2 of week 1. I make my 14-year old son come with me to...

Hello everyone. 48-year old unfit fulltime worker and mother of two here. I've j...

Langley-Loper

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Stitches question

Hi guys I just started week 5 and started to get a stick by the end does anyone have any solutions for them thsnks😜

Hi guys I just started week 5 and started to get a stick by the end does anyone ...

Jamie_squirr

•7 years ago

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Graduate !!! Yaaaaaayyy

I did it !!! Completed last run week 9!!! With an op thrown in near the finish line i was determined to recover and complete my challenge - I am so pleased -...

I did it !!! Completed last run week 9!!! With an op thrown in near the finish l...

Loulou70

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8R3 done!

Look out Week 9. I'm coming to get you! Oh my God! I can't believe it! It's nearly over and I made it. Slow and steady but I'm just three runs away from...

Look out Week 9. I'm coming to get you! Oh my God! I can't believe it! It's near...

Minty4

Graduate•7 years ago

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Yaaay

Finally done 5km in W6R3 in 35:34 mins. I did find this week really hard as everyone said I would find week 6 a challenge! Roll on W7R1 on Saturday

Finally done 5km in W6R3 in 35:34 mins. I did find this week really hard as ever...

Dal45

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R2 !! Thank -you!!!

If you remember I had a bra malfunction? This bra is amazing! Will do R2 tomorrow but without this forum I would have failed

If you remember I had a bra malfunction? This bra is amazing! Will do R2 tomorr...

Catherinel14secondtimearound

•7 years ago

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Week6 run3

So campers here we are again looking toward the last run of this week . I look as I did last week and thought 25 minutes 😩😩. But you know what ever one who...

So campers here we are again looking toward the last run of this week . I look a...

leighbev

•7 years ago

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Not in my routine and it's making me crazy

So, the wife's pa's been in hospital, which means we've gone to visit and stay with her ma, be dutiful daughter/in law, y'know? All very good BUT I'm suuuuch a...

So, the wife's pa's been in hospital, which means we've gone to visit and stay w...

fuzbuz77

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Can't get out for a run. 😭

Low exercise week due to lack of childcare. Wow it's effected my mood, grumpy isn't in it. Can't wait to get back on it.

Low exercise week due to lack of childcare. Wow it's effected my mood, grumpy is...

Jenchristie

•7 years ago

17 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2017

W1R2 tonight!

Wk 6 run 3

Are we nearly there yet?!

Argh! Week 9 run 2 messed up 😫

Wk8R2

W9R3 - big thank you!!

Graduated

Week 4 you're outta here!

Week 6 started

Graduation

Pins and Needles

W2 run1

I can touch my toes 😀

Absolutely gutted 😭 W8R3

Can't quite believe it......

Just Saying Hello

Week 6 run 3 complete

Feel the Power ! W9R1

WK7R2

Advice needed please

Week 9 - my nemesis!!!

I'm a newbie!

Stitches question

Graduate !!! Yaaaaaayyy

W8R3 done!

Yaaay

W6R2 !! Thank -you!!!

Week6 run3

Not in my routine and it's making me crazy

Can't get out for a run. 😭

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