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W4R1 - where is a will is a way

I was really motivated to run yesterday and start week 4. I decided to try a late evening run in the hotel gym after a long day of work and a dinner. It was...

I was really motivated to run yesterday and start week 4. I decided to try a la...

Urleh

•6 years ago

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Shin Splints

My husband and I are both doing the program. I’m just about to set off for w5r2. My husband is at the same point however he is struggling with shin splints....

My husband and I are both doing the program. I’m just about to set off for w5r2....

AGuesty

•6 years ago

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Dreaded W5R3 completed.... do I do it again tho???

That’s it done!! Ever since I read it was a 20 min run I was panicing but it’s actually ok. I think the secret is not to over think it. But I cut Sarah off by...

That’s it done!! Ever since I read it was a 20 min run I was panicing but it’s a...

Evie75

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back again

Have not run for a long while. So starting again. Week one day 2 so far.

Biris1

•6 years ago

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Haven’t posted for a while!

Still going strong thanks to this fantastic programme ! Happy running everyone 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Still going strong thanks to this fantastic programme ! Happy running everyone �...

F1ipperation

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation run 🏃‍♂️ in Croatia 🇭🇷 👏👏

Just completed Graduation run - slowest yet but I don’t mind as I kept going for the full 30mins. Had to get up at 6 due to the heat and still 26 degrees!...

Just completed Graduation run - slowest yet but I don’t mind as I kept going for...

Mollymot

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3 R2

What a beautiful morning really pleased to have got up and done it

DaveA1958

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2r1 done

Feels good to have moved up a notch. Ran with the sunrise

StillTrying99

•6 years ago

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Motivation or something else?

Hi. I've got as far as week 6 run three. Which I've tried 4 times now. I can't seem to complete. I don't know why? I think I've convinced myself that a) I...

Hi. I've got as far as week 6 run three. Which I've tried 4 times now. I can't s...

SafetyStu01

•6 years ago

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In pain all over

I am definitely not a weight trainer... but I’ve started a job (about 4 months now) of washing up. This includes my lifting trays of about 30 china plates and...

I am definitely not a weight trainer... but I’ve started a job (about 4 months n...

Swimm1

•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

There's a first - aged 44 and ran for 25 mins non stop for the first time ever. Actually feels great and now know that I WILL do 30 mins!!!

There's a first - aged 44 and ran for 25 mins non stop for the first time ever. ...

SPK1996

•6 years ago

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Week 2 complete. Week 3R1 on Thursday!

Quite excited about week 3! Last run tonight my legs felt sluggish but my stamina is improving. I’ve learned to slow down.

Quite excited about week 3! Last run tonight my legs felt sluggish but my stamin...

Joules48

•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

Feel like I will appreciate it if I keep a constant log of each run I do to look back on when I think I’m having a hard day or can’t quite complete the run....

Feel like I will appreciate it if I keep a constant log of each run I do to look...

courtneyevans98

•6 years ago

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How to claim a graduate badge :)

How can I claim my graduation badge please.. I have completed the C25K and finished my first park run thank you

How can I claim my graduation badge please.. I have completed the C25K and finis...

Dg_w

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 blues...

For some reason I have found week 7 really hard, it’s been a real battle to get to the end of each run, although I got there. Tonight was run 3 and my legs...

For some reason I have found week 7 really hard, it’s been a real battle to get ...

Biccy99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Still on the IC...

A week in the Scottish Borders coincided with advice from my physio to try gentle running-walking, so that's what I did. The first time I reverted to W1 R1 as...

A week in the Scottish Borders coincided with advice from my physio to try gentl...

Eiralas

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation 👩‍🎓 badge

Please help - I briefly saw my graduation badge next to my name tonight ( felt so proud) however it now seems to have disappeared. Have I deleted it by mistake...

Please help - I briefly saw my graduation badge next to my name tonight ( felt s...

KazH01

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R1 - Slower than a snail 🐌 going through peanut butter.

Came home from work tonight and did not want or feel like doing my run. I was quite happy ( or so I thought ) to give myself an extra rest day as I always...

Came home from work tonight and did not want or feel like doing my run. I was q...

Dougalucy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Impressed with you lot!!!

I have not ran for two weeks due to wok and the heat 😓the running is hard enough but I can’t even contemplate doing it in this heat- I run 1st thing and it’s...

I have not ran for two weeks due to wok and the heat 😓the running is hard enoug...

WineLover99

•6 years ago

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I feel stronger than ever❤️

I Have not loose any KG. but feeling strong . Any body loose weight by running? And how long will it take to show the results? I can't wait 🙈🙈

I Have not loose any KG. but feeling strong . Any body loose weight by running? ...

Rulla

•6 years ago

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Why skipping a day ?

Hi , I am in week 3 run3. Does anybody knows why skipping a day in each run . I like to run everyday 😊 I am

Hi , I am in week 3 run3. Does anybody knows why skipping a day in each run . I ...

Rulla

•6 years ago

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W2R1 tough but worth it

So started week 2 tonight and enjoyed the change in running and waking times. Gave me a new challenge. Found a good area to run that is varied in gradient and...

So started week 2 tonight and enjoyed the change in running and waking times. Ga...

Marko5

•6 years ago

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Post C25K

Having read some advice on the forum I have dropped my running to every other day. Nothing yesterday, though tonight I ran to the post C25K download “stamina”...

Having read some advice on the forum I have dropped my running to every other da...

Dg_w

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

I'm not a grumpy old man

I just haven't figured out how to put smilies in my posts :-)

The_Fat_Controller

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1

Planned on a lie in this morning, but woke up when the OH went to work and knew if I didn’t get up and out it would be way too hot. Proud I forfeited my lie...

Planned on a lie in this morning, but woke up when the OH went to work and knew ...

Clarefromclare

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hard run!! W7 R2

Wow, that was a tough run! Held in to the end of the 25 mins, but don’t know how!

Wow, that was a tough run! Held in to the end of the 25 mins, but don’t know ho...

ChettyAl

Graduate•6 years ago

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Oh my goodness that was fun!!

Stepping Stones done and I can actually say that I enjoyed it!! It felt cooler tonight but that might be because my wet buff arrived today and I wore it for...

Stepping Stones done and I can actually say that I enjoyed it!! It felt cooler ...

Jelon

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R2

Just completed my second run. Feeling pretty proud of myself as done no real exercise for 10 years. Who on earth starts this thing though in the hottest...

Just completed my second run. Feeling pretty proud of myself as done no real ex...

SRS2102

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W3R2 complete, few days break soon though

Ah so it's going well W3R2 done this morning, going to complete R3 on Thursday but then I'll be taking 4 days off until I start W4 on Monday. Hopefully this...

Ah so it's going well W3R2 done this morning, going to complete R3 on Thursday b...

Dougyb83

Graduate•6 years ago

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Get in!

I’ve graduated. I’m so chuffed....even with a stiff calf. Park runs next 🏃‍♂️😊 Thanks for your support and encouragement over the last few weeks.

I’ve graduated. I’m so chuffed....even with a stiff calf. Park runs next 🏃‍♂️😊...

dlloyd004

Graduate•6 years ago

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All posts for July 2018

W4R1 - where is a will is a way

Shin Splints

Dreaded W5R3 completed.... do I do it again tho???

Back again

Haven’t posted for a while!

Graduation run 🏃‍♂️ in Croatia 🇭🇷 👏👏

W3 R2

W2r1 done

Motivation or something else?

In pain all over

Week 6 Run 3

Week 2 complete. Week 3R1 on Thursday!

Week 1 run 2

How to claim a graduate badge :)

Week 7 blues...

Still on the IC...

Graduation 👩‍🎓 badge

W7R1 - Slower than a snail 🐌 going through peanut butter.

Impressed with you lot!!!

I feel stronger than ever❤️

Why skipping a day ?

W2R1 tough but worth it

Post C25K

I'm not a grumpy old man

Week 6 Run 1

Hard run!! W7 R2

Oh my goodness that was fun!!

W1R2

W3R2 complete, few days break soon though

Get in!

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