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W6R2 done

Completed 2x10min runs this morning...shins still hurt and wearing an achesuit as I had a taster pole session the day before!😂 Feeling a wee bit anxious for...

Completed 2x10min runs this morning...shins still hurt and wearing an achesuit a...

BevBeep

Graduate•6 years ago

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Novice couch potato first session

I am just so unfit! First run of 60 seconds made me so out of breath ☹️ But it did get better as I continued to walk and run. I am feeling it in my legs now...

I am just so unfit! First run of 60 seconds made me so out of breath ☹️ But it d...

Couch-potato

•6 years ago

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W8r1

Felt good finishing this getting there

Mcdon

Graduate•6 years ago

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Chuffed to bits !

So having a prior commitment yesterday I had to postpone my run (week6/3 ) to this morning. I have a bit of a throat / respiratory infection so wasn’t feeling...

So having a prior commitment yesterday I had to postpone my run (week6/3 ) to th...

Jules1968

•6 years ago

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I was running and so was my nose

I was really keen to get to the end of W6 so decided to go for it despite a sore throat (courtesy of young grandchildren AGAIN) and the beginnings of a cold....

I was really keen to get to the end of W6 so decided to go for it despite a sore...

Nannalyn53

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R1

After W5R3 I headed into this run with my normal optimism, however this run was the hardest yet not sure why. On the plus side still completed😄

After W5R3 I headed into this run with my normal optimism, however this run was ...

Bess128

Graduate•6 years ago

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Real-world running tips?

Hey guys, I started running 8 weeks ago, and I've completed about 20 runs, all on the treadmill. For the past month I've been reaching 5k with one walking...

Hey guys, I started running 8 weeks ago, and I've completed about 20 runs, all o...

sunsloth

•6 years ago

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Bad runs that are your fault....

Ok... Guilty confession time: Have you ever had a bad run that was entirely your fault? Today was Week 3 R2 for me. I did Week 3 R1 on a treadmill on Friday....

Ok... Guilty confession time: Have you ever had a bad run that was entirely your...

Midgeymoo17

•6 years ago

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Run 2 of Week 1

Hi All - new to C25K and new to the whole notion of "running". I've put running in speech marks because its probably more like a "slow hefty drag oneself...

Hi All - new to C25K and new to the whole notion of "running". I've put running...

MotorbikeWoman

•6 years ago

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Reluctant Runner 😩

Hi all Decided to write a post as I need to know if I’m the only one out there doing this C25K and absolutely hating every stride?! I decided to do it as I’ve...

Hi all Decided to write a post as I need to know if I’m the only one out there d...

ClaireAnne37

•6 years ago

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Feeling good

Well just completed W5R3 and I must admit when the intro said you’re going to run for 20 minutes I thought that’s what you think but I did it and felt great....

Well just completed W5R3 and I must admit when the intro said you’re going to ru...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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50 shades of Beetroot!

Well W7R1 complete and my post run healthy glow resembles more like a sweaty summer fruit pudding! God knows how I’ll cope when the warmer weather comes!!...

Well W7R1 complete and my post run healthy glow resembles more like a sweaty sum...

CitizenP

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk8R1 - new route

Despite it being a grey day I had a new path to explore - wasn’t sure where it would end up. It was a bouncy surface to run on so engineered a loop. Suddenly...

Despite it being a grey day I had a new path to explore - wasn’t sure where it w...

ebcroquet

•6 years ago

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Determined

I haven’t been feeling great the last couple of weeks. Hubby has been hit with the Aussie flu but I’ve just had a cough and cold and feeling lethargic. I’ve...

I haven’t been feeling great the last couple of weeks. Hubby has been hit with t...

TJMazz

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running with more experienced running buddy - Looking forward to it but bit scared of being slow coach!

Going out in 30 mins to do r1/w8 with a good friend who is training for half marathon. We are going along canal path and as I have been running around housing...

Going out in 30 mins to do r1/w8 with a good friend who is training for half mar...

AndG

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ok ok no more self doubt

07.30 up , trainers on , headphones on W4R1 LETS GOOOOOO !!!!!! After big big dollop of self doubt on Friday after wrapping up W3 I decided nothing ventured...

07.30 up , trainers on , headphones on W4R1 LETS GOOOOOO !!!!!! After big big do...

runner-Beanhead

•6 years ago

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Back in the swing of things

Absolutely glorious sunrise today! And like a mad fool I was out running to see it. The park is so peaceful early on Sundays, and there was frosting on the...

Absolutely glorious sunrise today! And like a mad fool I was out running to see ...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1Bloomin’ Eck!!

I can’t quite believe I managed that! I’m slower than a sloth with 3 legs - but I did it!!😀😀😀😀 If I can do it, then seriously anyone can!

I can’t quite believe I managed that! I’m slower than a sloth with 3 legs - but ...

Sarahjane47

Graduate•6 years ago

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Lent Challenge D4 - How to get your first Pushup

am not sure if I am running a day late now or just late in posting, or early. I blame it on the difference in time zones and the international date line....

am not sure if I am running a day late now or just late in posting, or early. I ...

Rignold

•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 done!! Bring on Week6 😱

I cannot believe that I managed it. To all you people still in bed, it’s a beautiful day out there, well, it is in the South of England anyway!! Had my first...

I cannot believe that I managed it. To all you people still in bed, it’s a beaut...

delsal

•6 years ago

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5k done!

So that’s Week 6 finished, and the first time I’ve actually managed 5k in a single session (5.2k in the 35 minutes total session). I don’t feel too bad after...

So that’s Week 6 finished, and the first time I’ve actually managed 5k in a sing...

BenK123

Graduate•6 years ago

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3 X 5 is?

In a week where school timetables have been in the news I thought I would pose a little teaser. What is 3 X 5? Well the answer to some is 15 but to me the...

In a week where school timetables have been in the news I thought I would pose a...

Richard7

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7r3 Outside!

I bit the bullet and ran outside! It was such a beautiful sunny day. Although weather so lovely, I found it quite difficult. My hips really ached. I was sooooo...

I bit the bullet and ran outside! It was such a beautiful sunny day. Although we...

Assumpta888

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running with my phone

How do people run with their phone? I have the ap on my Samsung S7 and have to hold it in my hand. It is a real pain in the arse. How do you do it?

How do people run with their phone? I have the ap on my Samsung S7 and have to h...

Andreawint

•6 years ago

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Roll on week 3 😁

Just completed week 2. To be honest I look forward to the next run until I’m going to bed the night before it’s due and then I start doubting myself! Had a few...

Just completed week 2. To be honest I look forward to the next run until I’m goi...

sarah65

•6 years ago

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Week 6 Done and Dusted

Starting to feel more comfortable now and was able to complete the W6 R3 25min run tonight without to much trouble. Feeling up for the final 3 weeks now....

Starting to feel more comfortable now and was able to complete the W6 R3 25min r...

smithp24

•6 years ago

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Push through or bow out?

On W6 R3 on Monday, with only non stop runs ahead. Really pleased to have got this far but been plagued with knee pain the last 2 weeks. Mostly hurts after...

On W6 R3 on Monday, with only non stop runs ahead. Really pleased to have got t...

Denbo64

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R3 with wet feet, a grumpy teenager and a challenging toddler on a beach

I did it! Wearing my lightweight On Cloud running shoes, it didn't seem to matter that my feet got wet- and the more the kids grumped and winged tbe bigger the...

I did it! Wearing my lightweight On Cloud running shoes, it didn't seem to matte...

Squeakypoptest

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running between nights

Well if there was an question about my commitment to this programme.... I just completed week 4 whilst on weekend nights. That means sacrificing valuable sleep...

Well if there was an question about my commitment to this programme.... I just c...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W4R1 tomorrow

Not feeling so confident for this one . Anyone else doing this run tomorrow?

Run-Granny-Run

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2018

W6R2 done

Novice couch potato first session

W8r1

Chuffed to bits !

I was running and so was my nose

W6R1

Real-world running tips?

Bad runs that are your fault....

Run 2 of Week 1

Reluctant Runner 😩

Feeling good

50 shades of Beetroot!

Wk8R1 - new route

Determined

Running with more experienced running buddy - Looking forward to it but bit scared of being slow coach!

Ok ok no more self doubt

Back in the swing of things

W4R1Bloomin’ Eck!!

Lent Challenge D4 - How to get your first Pushup

Week 5 run 3 done!! Bring on Week6 😱

5k done!

3 X 5 is?

W7r3 Outside!

Running with my phone

Roll on week 3 😁

Week 6 Done and Dusted

Push through or bow out?

W3R3 with wet feet, a grumpy teenager and a challenging toddler on a beach

Running between nights

W4R1 tomorrow

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