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Wk3r1

Hello all, nothing drastic to report, Wk3r1 completed today.. yay! I should really be on run 2 by now but decided to take an extra day break in between for the...

Hello all, nothing drastic to report, Wk3r1 completed today.. yay! I should real...

AndyB111s

Graduate•5 years ago

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run 2

Week 1 run 2... it’s pouring with rain, I’m tired, got too much stuff to do at home...... but I did it! Squelchy trainers and all 🤣

Week 1 run 2... it’s pouring with rain, I’m tired, got too much stuff to do at h...

Herc1

•5 years ago

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First week done

First week of runs completed. Is week 2 much harder?

Ryanogly

•5 years ago

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My running belt and water bottle

running belt and water bottle

AlMorr

Ambassador•5 years ago

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God that was AWFUL

I didn’t really want to run today which I think was my problem. But went anyway 😉 Week 4 run 1 and it was hell..... However I made it and once again am proud...

I didn’t really want to run today which I think was my problem. But went anyway ...

Nollie26

Graduate•5 years ago

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Aaargh ! Is anyone else losing posts or replies

Or is it just me ?

backintime

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 run 1, I can’t believe I got here!

So I completed the first run of my final week! I am so pleased with myself. I hated week 8, I found it a real struggle but tonight was slightly better. Despite...

So I completed the first run of my final week! I am so pleased with myself. I ha...

Soontobefunmum

Graduate•5 years ago

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My first runniversary

I didn't actually make a note of when I started C25K but it was during the World Cup last June. Counting back from when I graduated, it was around...

I didn't actually make a note of when I started C25K but it was during the World...

Flyingred

Graduate•5 years ago

17 Replies

Bloated tummy

Is it just me or do others get a bloated tummy after jogging ?

Joggingonthewildside

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Week 1 run 1

feeling good!

Alenahamilton

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Well this is new!?!

Yesterday I managed to drag myself through week 6 run 2, it was my first outdoor run since week 4, due to work commitments I did week 5 on a treadmill, so,...

Yesterday I managed to drag myself through week 6 run 2, it was my first outdoor...

Richlfb

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Week9 run3

Firstly I must say thanks to everyone who posts on here. Knowing there is so many people doing the same has helped me so much over the last 11 weeks. Today...

Firstly I must say thanks to everyone who posts on here. Knowing there is so man...

Slownsteady101

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

Week8 coming up

Well I really didn’t think I’d be writing that heading 9 weeks ago!!!!

Scruff55

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Week 1 ✅

It has been a difficult process, body really not used to anything other than walking exercise wise but I found myself out of the house and running just before...

It has been a difficult process, body really not used to anything other than wal...

Allymally1

•5 years ago

1 Reply

WEEK 6 RUN 1 CAME CRASHING BACK TO EARTH!!!

So there I was thinking to myself "after running 20 minutes at the back end of Week 5 I could probably jump over the moon if I tried....." Set the pace higher...

So there I was thinking to myself "after running 20 minutes at the back end of W...

Unfit_Dad

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Rehydration

I see Angela Merkel ignored IannodT’s advice on hydration. I wonder which week on C25K she’s on 🤫

I see Angela Merkel ignored IannodT’s advice on hydration. I wonder which week o...

HeavyFoot

Graduate•5 years ago

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Day one 🏃🏼‍♀️

Completed my first run this morning at 6am it has given me such a boost for the day 🏃🏼‍♀️🙌🏻 Anyone else starting off find the first one pretty hard? I was...

Completed my first run this morning at 6am it has given me such a boost for the ...

Mjj88

•5 years ago

3 Replies

My running cap

AlMorr

Ambassador•5 years ago

24 Replies

8x1 and little update

Hello everyone, last time I posted I was just happy I made it through a 3 min run. Yesterday I finished my 8x1 and ran a full 28m! Almost there. So yeah, it is...

Hello everyone, last time I posted I was just happy I made it through a 3 min ru...

Migwoods

Graduate•5 years ago

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Breaking in new shoes

About to start W8 I decided to get me some proper new shoes. It’s been advized to run them in no longer than 2k. Is it a wise idea to squeeze in an extra 2k...

About to start W8 I decided to get me some proper new shoes. It’s been advized t...

Mause

Graduate•5 years ago

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I now look like a runner

To celebrate exactly one year after graduating from C25K by running run 3 of week 9, this morning I went into my local Sports Direct Shop and bought a NIKE L91...

To celebrate exactly one year after graduating from C25K by running run 3 of wee...

AlMorr

Ambassador•5 years ago

42 Replies

Puppy eyes! 🐶

So, researchers have found that dogs have evolved muscles around their eyes...'A small facial muscle allows dog eyes to mimic an "infant-like" expression which...

So, researchers have found that dogs have evolved muscles around their eyes...'A...

Hidden

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Struggling with W6R2

Did anyone else struggle with W6R2? I’ve been able to do al of the other runs fine but really struggled to do the last ten minutes of this run :( had to walk...

Did anyone else struggle with W6R2? I’ve been able to do al of the other runs fi...

Eve2806

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Aching ankles

Hi everyone! So I’m new to this and only on w1 run 2 (I do go to the gym but could do with shifting abit of weight). I’m terrible at running/jogging I just...

Hi everyone! So I’m new to this and only on w1 run 2 (I do go to the gym but cou...

Roweyja03

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Amazing things happen once you get off the couch!

Hi not been on here for awhile but just wanted to share encouragement to all in their C25K journey. I graduated in March and was only managing about 4K in 30...

Hi not been on here for awhile but just wanted to share encouragement to all in ...

Ladyvickster

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8d1

Just completed w8d1 I’m covering about 3.1k I’m not sure if that’s the pace I should be at!?To be honest I’m whacked so i couldn’t have increased it maybe next...

Just completed w8d1 I’m covering about 3.1k I’m not sure if that’s the pace I sh...

Bluetortoise

Graduate•5 years ago

14 Replies

Rambling about sore arms and running!!

So after graduating C25k at the end of April, I decided that I would be delighted if I could just keep running that distance 2 to 3 times a week. I had never...

So after graduating C25k at the end of April, I decided that I would be delighte...

Manxy72

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Bit of a shock

Run 1 week 4 came as a shock. Massive increase in running. Started as usual then realised water is now needed as part of the running kit and jacket is not...

Run 1 week 4 came as a shock. Massive increase in running. Started as usual then...

Littleotter

•5 years ago

5 Replies

WK7 R1!

New running week and a new challenge and for a change the weather's ok👌. All 25mins runs this week before stepping up to 28mins in week 8. Must say it's hard...

New running week and a new challenge and for a change the weather's ok👌. All 2...

Hidden

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Intervals

Um. Apparently I can run fast when my Garmin isn’t there to beep at me? Plan said run for 12 mins at 7:29/km Then do 3 x (2 mins at 5:28/km, 3 mins......

Um. Apparently I can run fast when my Garmin isn’t there to beep at me? Plan sa...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for June 2019

Wk3r1

run 2

First week done

My running belt and water bottle

God that was AWFUL

Aaargh ! Is anyone else losing posts or replies

Week 9 run 1, I can’t believe I got here!

My first runniversary

Bloated tummy

Week 1 run 1

Well this is new!?!

Week9 run3

Week8 coming up

Week 1 ✅

WEEK 6 RUN 1 CAME CRASHING BACK TO EARTH!!!

Rehydration

Day one 🏃🏼‍♀️

My running cap

8x1 and little update

Breaking in new shoes

I now look like a runner

Puppy eyes! 🐶

Struggling with W6R2

Aching ankles

Amazing things happen once you get off the couch!

W8d1

Rambling about sore arms and running!!

Bit of a shock

WK7 R1!

Intervals

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