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Tougher today.

Just completed W7 R2, went OK, but felt a bit tougher today. It was a bit windy and rainy, and I think that got to me a little. It’s funny what goes on in your...

Just completed W7 R2, went OK, but felt a bit tougher today. It was a bit windy ...

Buzzybeeze

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated and getting slower....

I'm on my 10th week of regular running - after finishing my Couch to 5k app (8 weeks instead of 9) I have simply carried on running for 30 mins 3 times a......

I'm on my 10th week of regular running - after finishing my Couch to 5k app (8 w...

Kg2244

Graduate•4 years ago

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Damn, damn, damn!

Started my run and immediately felt pain in my achilles! So I stopped and walked home - never felt so flat! I've been taking it easy and got sloppy with my...

Started my run and immediately felt pain in my achilles! So I stopped and walked...

Enxo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 shenanigans

I’m really struggling to get past week 6. W6R1 is ok and I have done W6R2 many times as I was scared of having to do 25 mins of running. I tried on Tuesday and...

I’m really struggling to get past week 6. W6R1 is ok and I have done W6R2 many t...

Emski78

•4 years ago

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Week 4 run 1....success😄

Okay....now I have faith. I’ve been quietly dreading this run as I struggled on every 3 minute run during week 3 but I did it!!! I actually did it...

Okay....now I have faith. I’ve been quietly dreading this run as I struggled ...

lucialu

•4 years ago

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Heart Rate

My HR Is up at about 180 while I’m running, it quickly comes down during the walk but does anyone have any idea how to keep that down a bit? My long term goal...

My HR Is up at about 180 while I’m running, it quickly comes down during the wal...

Beginner13

•4 years ago

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Run.

2nd run done on week 9.Had a stitch but went after a bit but finished.I graduate on Saturday 😁😁😁😁😁😁

2nd run done on week 9.Had a stitch but went after a bit but finished.I graduate...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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week 9 here i come..... again

getting ready for week 9 but realised my route was just long enough for week 8 so need to extend where i go to allow the extra 2 minutes. it funny how anxious...

getting ready for week 9 but realised my route was just long enough for week 8 s...

LauraLouP

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 nailed

Not saying it’s been a breeze and at times it’s definitely not been very pretty, but it’s done. Go me! Let see how week 2 goes. Nervous.... 😬

Not saying it’s been a breeze and at times it’s definitely not been very pretty,...

Hally1973

•4 years ago

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The power of the mind

Hi all, new to the forum. Just thought I would add a little to the many posts on here that talk about the power of positive thinking. I started week 4 this...

Hi all, new to the forum. Just thought I would add a little to the many posts o...

PurpleShadow20

•4 years ago

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Woohoo - graduated......again :0)

So having graduated 2 years ago and again last summer (with no running since!) I decided during lockdown to redo the C25K programme on my treadmill. I didn’t...

So having graduated 2 years ago and again last summer (with no running since!) I...

Anniet77

Graduate•4 years ago

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42 - 6ft 2" - 22st 2lb - W3 R1

After a ropey final run of W2 on Monday, thanks to muchas cervezas on Saturday night, I trotted out for the start of W3 this morning. I was pleasantly...

After a ropey final run of W2 on Monday, thanks to muchas cervezas on Saturday n...

Sedge

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hills or no hills?

So, I’m wondering whether I should drive a few minutes to run on the flat - nearest place would just be pavement Running - or carry on walking from my front...

So, I’m wondering whether I should drive a few minutes to run on the flat - near...

Kanapa

•4 years ago

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Running with back pain

Hi all very new to all this I was just wondering if anybody on here suffers from back pain I have a herniated disc in my lower back do people still manage to...

Hi all very new to all this I was just wondering if anybody on here suffers from...

Mango_kev

•4 years ago

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12 months on since starting C25K, now nigh on 75

Hi Folks Well its around 12 months since starting C25K. Now I'm just a few months from 75. I make the age comment to encourage those who may think they're too...

Hi Folks Well its around 12 months since starting C25K. Now I'm just a few month...

Skeg

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R1 - so close!!

First 30 minute run this morning and boy am I proud that I managed to run for that long!! 🥳 It’s definitely a mental game with me as after 10 minutes I felt...

First 30 minute run this morning and boy am I proud that I managed to run for th...

Bumblebee26

Graduate•4 years ago

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Shin splints

Hey 👋🏼 Very new to this. Just started to run. I’m on week 3. But my shins hurt. (Shin splints) 🤷🏻‍♀️ Should I wait until they are no longer hurting...

Hey 👋🏼 Very new to this. Just started to run. I’m on week 3. But my shins hur...

Hiphop2

•4 years ago

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W7R1 hard

Found this run this morning quite hard as it was so windy on the seafront. Wanted to stop at about 20 minutes, but that was not an option in my mind. Not a...

Found this run this morning quite hard as it was so windy on the seafront. Wante...

olderrunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 completed this morning and would like to request graduate badge

I am so delighted as I’ve gone from being a couch potato to actually being able to run for 30 mins . The best part is that I thoroughly enjoy the fresh air and...

I am so delighted as I’ve gone from being a couch potato to actually being able ...

RubyS2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 completed!!

I’ve done it!! 11 weeks ago when I first started, I never thought this would be possible! So happy that I didn’t quit and that I kept going! Moving on to the...

I’ve done it!! 11 weeks ago when I first started, I never thought this would be ...

Runningwarrior

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3

Graduated. What a brilliant app. The last time I ran before using the app I had such sore hips I had to give up. This app has allowed me to build up gradually...

Graduated. What a brilliant app. The last time I ran before using the app I had ...

EvaPeron

•4 years ago

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I have only gone and done it!

I cannot quite believe this but I have just finished W9R3 - just over 4.4km and feeling sooo pleased. I keep pinching myself to check it isn’t just a dream....

I cannot quite believe this but I have just finished W9R3 - just over 4.4km and ...

TotalNewbie1

Graduate•4 years ago

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5k

First 5k since graduation last week, 33.07, so getting there, would love to break 30 mins.

First 5k since graduation last week, 33.07, so getting there, would love to brea...

Patsyboy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Shin Pain Week 3- what did i do wrong?

Hi all im new to the group So hi everyone🤗🤗🤗 I nearly finished in march just before lockdown got to week 8 !! I have restarted last week on week2. All has...

Hi all im new to the group So hi everyone🤗🤗🤗 I nearly finished in march just...

MCrun

•4 years ago

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Wk9 r2

Completed and felt good. Can’t believe only 1 run left to go. Bring on Saturday. Question for those more experienced, I’m agonisingly close to 5km (4.91...

Completed and felt good. Can’t believe only 1 run left to go. Bring on Saturday....

Hendrixium

Graduate•4 years ago

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did it !

I've just run for 20 mins ! I think I went off a bit too quickly, speedy snail rather than a slow one , but I slowed down as advised and I blooming did it!

I've just run for 20 mins ! I think I went off a bit too quickly, speedy snail ...

jwillmac

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9 R3 Completed

Just to say that I have completed the C25K, yeahhhhh didn’t think I would do it, but defo feel good. It’s been a difficult journey as stopped smoking cold...

Just to say that I have completed the C25K, yeahhhhh didn’t think I would do it,...

CDAF

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 Complete!

Sticking to a schedule and finished week 3 and started week 4 yesterday. This is so good and actually looking forward for the run! :) :). I like the way...

Sticking to a schedule and finished week 3 and started week 4 yesterday. This ...

Syntrope

•4 years ago

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Week 9 worries

Went out this morning for week 9 run 2 and had to stop running after 18 minutes. Not sure why I'd stopped before I'd thought about it and couldn't bring myself...

Went out this morning for week 9 run 2 and had to stop running after 18 minutes....

Steeps93

Graduate•4 years ago

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Feeling Stronger

Good run this morning. Making up my own programme by increasing every 3 runs by 1 minute 🤷‍♀️. Feeling good about running - at least for today 🙄🏃🏻‍♀️ Have...

Good run this morning. Making up my own programme by increasing every 3 runs by ...

BeetrootFace77

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Tougher today.

Graduated and getting slower....

Damn, damn, damn!

Week 6 shenanigans

Week 4 run 1....success😄

Heart Rate

Run.

week 9 here i come..... again

Week 1 nailed

The power of the mind

Woohoo - graduated......again :0)

42 - 6ft 2" - 22st 2lb - W3 R1

Hills or no hills?

Running with back pain

12 months on since starting C25K, now nigh on 75

W9R1 - so close!!

Shin splints

W7R1 hard

Week 9 completed this morning and would like to request graduate badge

Week 9 Run 3 completed!!

Week 9 Run 3

I have only gone and done it!

5k

Shin Pain Week 3- what did i do wrong?

Wk9 r2

did it !

W9 R3 Completed

Week 3 Complete!

Week 9 worries

Feeling Stronger

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