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Just wondering if anyone on here has a family member collecting Panini stickers and have any spares for swapping. Asking for a friend 😬

OT: Panini World Cup stickers

Just wondering if anyone on here has a family member collecting Panini stickers ...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

Never thought I'd get here when I started all this running lark back in April and here I am, a graduate who can run for 30mins. Absolutely chuffed and so...

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W9R3 done! I'm a graduate

Never thought I'd get here when I started all this running lark back in April an...

Fimoo

Graduate•6 years ago

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New shoes

Hi all, last time I posted I was at the end of Week 7 and it was to ask advice about hip pain that threatened to stop my running. After reading your comments I...

Hi all, last time I posted I was at the end of Week 7 and it was to ask advice a...

MKE1968

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Week 6 run 3

I completed the 25 mins week 6 run 3 this morning 😁. Tried to go as early as i could to avoid the heat, but it was still boiling, lol!!! My legs were still...

I completed the 25 mins week 6 run 3 this morning 😁. Tried to go as early as i ...

Meg82

Graduate•6 years ago

I've been working through c25k since March, making slow, but steady, progress. I'm on w7r3 now; a week on Sunday I'm running Newcastle race for Life. But... so...

Race for Life / first 5k worries

I've been working through c25k since March, making slow, but steady, progress. I...

aversionofme

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Reflection time

Ok, so it’s around a year ago that I decided to try running, discovered the couch 2 5k program and the rest is history.... In that time I’ve gone under 26...

Ok, so it’s around a year ago that I decided to try running, discovered the couc...

Rammy75

•6 years ago

Hi everyone! I'm new here :) Been doing C25k on my own for the last few weeks fairly steadily (I did miss one week due to being away) and today I completed...

Advice for stitch around heart?

Hi everyone! I'm new here :) Been doing C25k on my own for the last few weeks fa...

irlantilainennainen

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Ankle injury☹️

I have got all the way up to w7r4, and I am so so proud of myself. My ankle started hurting a bit in w5, but I powered through, quite painful towards the end...

I have got all the way up to w7r4, and I am so so proud of myself. My ankle star...

Sarahsw18

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

W2R2 argh!

that was harder than the last run. Had an awful week at work and feeling tired and dehydrated. I managed to keep going through it though. Proud of that. I’m...

that was harder than the last run. Had an awful week at work and feeling tired a...

LPTT

•6 years ago

4 Replies

It’s just a miracle

I’ve rad so many posts here and just wanted to say they mimic exactly how I feel. I’m 47 and have tried running numerous times and it never worked ! I heard...

I’ve rad so many posts here and just wanted to say they mimic exactly how I feel...

OKES

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated 😃

So happy to have completed the C25K. Really enjoyed my running and will keep on going.

So happy to have completed the C25K. Really enjoyed my running and will keep on ...

BevCha

•6 years ago

Missed last week due to a business trip to Munich and like others I’m feeling the heat of the summer so maybe need to start earlier in the day. Still all ok...

Week 4 after a missed week.

Missed last week due to a business trip to Munich and like others I’m feeling t...

Megatoothster

Graduate•6 years ago

Thanks everybody for the encouragement and advice. My problem will be taking it slowly but that's why I'm using the downloads. I've also learned after just 1...

W1r1

Thanks everybody for the encouragement and advice. My problem will be taking it ...

sparkyjohn

Graduate•6 years ago

Wow that was hot. W2R3 done but it was a struggle. Won't be running in the afternoon again. Night Shift next week so I can run in the morning when I get home....

Hot hot hot

Wow that was hot. W2R3 done but it was a struggle. Won't be running in the afte...

pfozzie7

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Week3 run 1 ☺️

I know I said I was going to re- start back at week 1 but I’ve found week 3 is where I’m comfortable. (I’m still trialing the level my hip can deal with)...

I know I said I was going to re- start back at week 1 but I’ve found week 3 is w...

Catbee

Graduate•6 years ago

Nearly managed to keep going this morning but the hill got me and I gave in to a 1 min walk. Can you forgive me? The QI elves were providing my podcast info...

W8R2 and egg facts

Nearly managed to keep going this morning but the hill got me and I gave in to a...

Sybilw

Graduate•6 years ago

I’ve completed W1 without too much heartache which is really encouraging. I’m finding there’s always one section of the run where I just want to stop but it’s...

W1 Complete!

I’ve completed W1 without too much heartache which is really encouraging. I’m fi...

Berry5

•6 years ago

Hi everyone I've just started having got some proper shoes, and downloaded the app. First run yesterday and my thighs today are telling me I'm out of shape big...

new but old (older)

Hi everyone I've just started having got some proper shoes, and downloaded the a...

sparkyjohn

Graduate•6 years ago

19 Replies

Week 8!!!

First run of week 8 today. Found myself looking at the timer less often. Well at least until the last few minutes! 😅 Pushed on past 28 minutes to do the 30. I...

First run of week 8 today. Found myself looking at the timer less often. Well at...

Fatdad71

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

W2R1,2&3

Although not a huge increase in running time it was a shock to the system on R1 and I was thinking that maybe I’d have to complete W2 a couple of times to be...

Although not a huge increase in running time it was a shock to the system on R1 ...

Jujitzu

•6 years ago

4 Replies

W3 R2 My James Brown moment! Cracked a smile!

Week 1 I was trying not to be sick and overcoming lots of fears and inhibitions. Wedsnesday I did W3 R2 and actually smiled while running. I was tootling...

Week 1 I was trying not to be sick and overcoming lots of fears and inhibitions....

happysouls

Graduate•6 years ago

Phew, probably started my run a bit too late ( past 10 ) this morning but stuck to the shady woods as much as poss. No flies today?? Maybe too hot even for...

Too late, too hot, but I did it!

Phew, probably started my run a bit too late ( past 10 ) this morning but stuck ...

JoPo48

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

Week 8 run 3, running in Rivendell

Pouring with rain this morning and about 12 degrees at home so pretty damn cold. Nevertheless it’s Friday, and run I must. Down in the valley it’s several...

Pouring with rain this morning and about 12 degrees at home so pretty damn cold....

telford_mike

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Running hot

Okay. On my way home from work to do W2R3 wish me luck. It's gonna be a warm day. 👍👍

Okay. On my way home from work to do W2R3 wish me luck. It's gonna be a warm da...

pfozzie7

•6 years ago

Well just finished the final run for the week!! Didn’t think I’d get to this point to be honest but it feels so good 😁. Now on to the dreaded w5😱

W4 in the books

Well just finished the final run for the week!! Didn’t think I’d get to this po...

cheeseheads

•6 years ago

15 Replies

C25K+ speed podcast

OK so I took the advice I was given on here (bombarded with actually but very gratefully received 😉)& I tried doing the speed podcast. Hmm. It was OK...

OK so I took the advice I was given on here (bombarded with actually but very gr...

Hidden

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Week 8 run 2. The fairy tale of the tortoise with no hair.

That was the title wasn’t it? Anyway I reaaally need to find a better time to run. 26 ish in the shade isn’t what my Celtic blood is made for! I slapped some...

That was the title wasn’t it? Anyway I reaaally need to find a better time to ru...

DaveB46

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

Best app to use?

Looking for suggestions on the best app for iPhone or Apple Watch to track your run? Currently completed W4R1, found it really hard due to starting a nursing...

Looking for suggestions on the best app for iPhone or Apple Watch to track your ...

StudentNursee

Graduate•6 years ago