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Struggling with Week 7 after moving from treadmill to outside

Hello everyone, So I felt I was progressing well with the C25K programme and had completed week 6 when everything started going on and my gym shut. I had...

Hello everyone, So I felt I was progressing well with the C25K programme and had...

suzimcf

•4 years ago

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Struggling?

With running? With life right now? Either way it’s tough out there. Luckily you’re tougher than all that. We preach slow and steady here, in case you...

With running? With life right now? Either way it’s tough out there. Luckily y...

UnfitNoMore

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R3 done

It's the final countdown! 8 weeks down, 1 week to go! Started the programme in cold early February, and I am now running in lovely spring sunshine. It feels...

It's the final countdown! 8 weeks down, 1 week to go! Started the programme in ...

Foxglove2

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 run 1

I didn’t know what to expect today but it was fine. The first couple of runs felt harder but I must’ve settled into it as the latter ones were better, the...

I didn’t know what to expect today but it was fine. The first couple of runs fel...

Workingathome

Graduate•4 years ago

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I did it! Wow weeeeee!

After a bit of a horrid first proper day working from home, this evening I embarked on my 3rd run of week 9. And I did it with a start to finish distance of a...

After a bit of a horrid first proper day working from home, this evening I embar...

Lady-B

Graduate•4 years ago

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Disappointing run today!

Second run of W2 completed and I’m disappointed that I felt terrible today! I’ve felt good despite the niggling aches during previous runs but today I went out...

Second run of W2 completed and I’m disappointed that I felt terrible today! I’ve...

JarLo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Unusually Hot!

Hi all. I’ve been really encouraged by all your posts in this very difficult season of our lives. I ran wk 8 run 2 tonight and struggled a bit towards the...

Hi all. I’ve been really encouraged by all your posts in this very difficult sea...

MaxMilo

•4 years ago

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Redcello41

This photo is for Redcello41

AlMorr

Ambassador•4 years ago

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W1R2

W1R2 completed and already I’m feeling happier and healthier! Maybe it’s the fact I’m enjoying the long awaited sunshine or the sea air but C25K is definitely...

W1R2 completed and already I’m feeling happier and healthier! Maybe it’s the fac...

Whitto1539

•4 years ago

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W1r2

Has anybody any suggestions for music? I don’t use any but I wondered if that would make the run more enjoyable as I don’t enjoy it but do like the sense of...

Has anybody any suggestions for music? I don’t use any but I wondered if that wo...

CSH57

Graduate•4 years ago

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For Limberlou

My Grandaughter just sent me a photo, for a bit of light relief she’s a vegan so lives on vegetables

My Grandaughter just sent me a photo, for a bit of light relief she’s a vegan so...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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When do you know you are a runner?

For me: I know I am because I’m missing going for a run on my off days! (Really didn’t think I’d say/feel that before this C25k programme)

For me: I know I am because I’m missing going for a run on my off days! (Reall...

iBard

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9, Run 3 is over...more with a whimper!...

...than a bang. How do I feel? I did it!! I started in January, and followed the programme very closely, and to the letter and I have no doubt that this...

...than a bang. How do I feel? I did it!! I started in January, and followed...

Lesaspie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Done among the Lemmings

Went out to the big park near me for my run today as my usual route along the canal is too crowded and in places impossible to maintain 2 metres distance. I...

Went out to the big park near me for my run today as my usual route along the ca...

Fionamags

Graduate•4 years ago

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Fantastic first run back after over a week off.

Got out this morning in the glorious sunshine for a fantastic run. The sound of the river and the birds and seeing the trees in bud did me the world of good....

Got out this morning in the glorious sunshine for a fantastic run. The sound of ...

kdavies83

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R1 in very concerning time

So I made sure I kept my distance from everyone, but what I find as I sit here recovering from my run, is that not only did completing the run make me feel...

So I made sure I kept my distance from everyone, but what I find as I sit here r...

Mid1ife

•4 years ago

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W3: running in the streets

I did it! I finished W3, despite the closure of my favorite park. I was afraid to run on the streets, but in the end, I managed to put on my sneakers and...

I did it! I finished W3, despite the closure of my favorite park. I was afraid ...

venturieta

Graduate•4 years ago

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Still Consolidating

Yesterday, for my daily outdoor exercise, I went for a run. I have always stuck to the same route and added an extra loop or circuit if the park as required....

Yesterday, for my daily outdoor exercise, I went for a run. I have always stuck ...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running World Cup postponed

Shame but inevitable really now postponed

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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Joe Wicks PE lesson - a great start to the day! 😀👍

A few of the staff from my school are following this on YouTube - live-streamed at 9.00am each morning as a PE lesson for the nation's children and their...

A few of the staff from my school are following this on YouTube - live-streamed ...

Sandraj39

Graduate•4 years ago

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Route tracker

Hi, I’m still in my first week of C25K and a bit of a technophobe!! Can anyone recommend a good route tracker that will work when I’m using the C25K app? Thanks

Hi, I’m still in my first week of C25K and a bit of a technophobe!! Can anyone r...

Whitto1539

•4 years ago

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Wk4 done

Listening to ABBA jogging along in the sunshine really enjoyed it ,now it’s fitting it round work but lighter nights ahead so hopefully I will be ok

Listening to ABBA jogging along in the sunshine really enjoyed it ,now it’s fitt...

Big_maz

•4 years ago

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Can I run every day?

Hi all, just wondering if there is anything wrong with running every day? It’s keeping my sane at the moment but don’t want to over do it and ruin my...

Hi all, just wondering if there is anything wrong with running every day? It’s ...

Bbop123

•4 years ago

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Better run today!

Hi After my disastrous attempt at my 1st consolidation run on Monday, today was much better. Only did 25 minutes but that included a steep uphill climb and a...

Hi After my disastrous attempt at my 1st consolidation run on Monday, today was ...

Phdgranny

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7. Run 2

What a morning! I've been shopping for my 90 year old neighbour and my in-laws. It was horrendous. One in. One out. I can only imagine what it's like in city...

What a morning! I've been shopping for my 90 year old neighbour and my in-laws. ...

LittleIreland

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R1

Making the most of my government advised Coronavirus exercise, whilst working from home on a lovely day. I seem to be getting into the rhythm of running and it...

Making the most of my government advised Coronavirus exercise, whilst working fr...

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Still Determined

Well that’s my daily exercise done this morning completed W6R3 did the 25 min run with Skye this morning, I didn’t think I was gonna do it especially when I...

Well that’s my daily exercise done this morning completed W6R3 did the 25 min ru...

Footsy

•4 years ago

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Baked a cake

It’s Willows birthday and I’ve been saving some flour ever since I realised i may not find some more in shops Thought I would share a picture, we may run or...

It’s Willows birthday and I’ve been saving some flour ever since I realised i ma...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Time to readjust my goals.

I have been thinking long and hard over the last few days about my goals. I am a very goal oriented person. I like to set myself goals to work towards and...

I have been thinking long and hard over the last few days about my goals. I am...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 in Strange Times

Just about to embark on week 5 after repeating week 4 twice. Loving the sunshine but having to vary my route according to who is around. There are more people...

Just about to embark on week 5 after repeating week 4 twice. Loving the sunshine...

Scarlet48

•4 years ago

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All posts for March 2020

Struggling with Week 7 after moving from treadmill to outside

Struggling?

W8R3 done

Week 2 run 1

I did it! Wow weeeeee!

Disappointing run today!

Unusually Hot!

Redcello41

W1R2

W1r2

For Limberlou

When do you know you are a runner?

Week 9, Run 3 is over...more with a whimper!...

Week 7 Done among the Lemmings

Fantastic first run back after over a week off.

W4R1 in very concerning time

W3: running in the streets

Still Consolidating

Running World Cup postponed

Joe Wicks PE lesson - a great start to the day! 😀👍

Route tracker

Wk4 done

Can I run every day?

Better run today!

Week 7. Run 2

W5R1

Still Determined

Baked a cake

Time to readjust my goals.

Week 5 in Strange Times

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