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Mummycav

Administrator•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 3 repeated!

After finding this run a slog on monday, I wanted to repeat it again today. Much better experience today and, after drinking far more water and doing a few...

After finding this run a slog on monday, I wanted to repeat it again today. Much...

linzi7478

Graduate•4 years ago

I have done it! Wk9 R3 - ran for 30 mins 3 times. Not quite 5 k but on my way there. I used a new app on my phone which did not record my run round a lake...

Wk9 R3 done!!! Woohoo!!!

I have done it! Wk9 R3 - ran for 30 mins 3 times. Not quite 5 k but on my way ...

JazzS

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 2 of C25K 1st run

So I broke my left leg In aug last year and have metal in it, but now I’ve started running it’s my right knee and leg that’s in pain. I’ve been putting ice on...

So I broke my left leg In aug last year and have metal in it, but now I’ve start...

Dianem153

•4 years ago

Finally completed my first week 4 run with no issues! No blisters, no knee and calf problems and my app didn’t shut down and stop working like it decided to do...

Week 4 day 1 complete... finally!!

Finally completed my first week 4 run with no issues! No blisters, no knee and c...

Ellaloux

Graduate•4 years ago

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Should I pick up where I left off?

Hello! I'm new here to the forum but I've already made it to Week 5 Run 2 in the programme, which I completed on the 2nd of June. Until then I managed to stick...

Hello! I'm new here to the forum but I've already made it to Week 5 Run 2 in the...

avocato29

•4 years ago

What a feeling that was! It’s been emotional, but absolutely brilliant. The support of this forum is second to none. Time to consolidate for a few weeks then...

Couch to 5k? Completed it mate!

What a feeling that was! It’s been emotional, but absolutely brilliant. The supp...

marv123

Graduate•4 years ago

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Anxious about the runs

I’m starting to worry that I might not be able to complete the runs I set myself. I find myself waking up early and worrying about my next run. Not too sure...

I’m starting to worry that I might not be able to complete the runs I set myself...

Scruff55

Graduate•4 years ago

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Newby

Hi, I just discovered this program. It all started last year when my GP, in my opinion, thought outside of box. Enrolled me on the X-pert Diabetes Prevention...

Hi, I just discovered this program. It all started last year when my GP, in my o...

NikonikoFred

•4 years ago

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W8R1

Hi there, I’m first time poster! I’ve just done my W8 R1 today and I feel so disappointed. Having completed week 7 slowly, but without stopping today killed...

Hi there, I’m first time poster! I’ve just done my W8 R1 today and I feel so dis...

Aoife198

•4 years ago

I did it !!! I'm now a C25K graduate 🏆🏆

Did it !!!!

bkarm

Graduate•4 years ago

So after a difficult wk 5 run 2 I was worried about how run 3 was going to go as I simply could not see how I was going to be able to run continuously for 20...

I did the thing! Wk 5 Run 3

So after a difficult wk 5 run 2 I was worried about how run 3 was going to go as...

LittleMia

Graduate•4 years ago

I am sure I am above average age for people embarking on C25K, but certainly not the oldest. Please reassure me we are not all crazy. I am a champion at...

80+ and getting fitter

I am sure I am above average age for people embarking on C25K, but certainly not...

Ringla

•4 years ago

Is it nice to run in the rain or not? Never done it before so just contemplating whether I should get wet or not...

Running in the rain?

Is it nice to run in the rain or not? Never done it before so just contemplating...

Issywhizz

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running in the rain

What do people wear to run in the rain . . . and not get too hot? And how to you keep your glasses from getting speckled and from steaming up?

What do people wear to run in the rain . . . and not get too hot? And how to you...

Mum2N

Graduate•4 years ago

I've just finished W2 Run 2 and it's getting tough! I have the motivation to go, but I don't enjoy it while I'm doing it. Anyone near Tewkesbury,...

Anyone local?

I've just finished W2 Run 2 and it's getting tough! I have the motivation to go,...

Mercurygirl

•4 years ago

Just back from wk6r2 and my legs were so heavy from the start. I was willing it to be the end from the start of the 2nd run - but I pushed on and got it done,...

Wk6r2 -Oaft that was tough

Just back from wk6r2 and my legs were so heavy from the start. I was willing it ...

Movegroove

Graduate•4 years ago

Was hoping to run tonight but forecast is rain. Do you run in the rain or wait for next dry day?

Running in rain

Was hoping to run tonight but forecast is rain. Do you run in the rain or wait f...

Chocoholic77

•4 years ago

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Woohoo! W5 R3 in the bag

Guess that’s the 2nd milestone, the first being W1R1. Let’s see what all the fuss over 6.1 is 😂

Guess that’s the 2nd milestone, the first being W1R1. Let’s see what all the fu...

Reggit

Graduate•4 years ago

Joined this programme on 1st April, 2020. Now in the middle of WK8 and taking me a little bit longer than I'd hoped, however, as promoted slow is best. A few...

1st Post!

Joined this programme on 1st April, 2020. Now in the middle of WK8 and taking m...

Hareshaw-Granny

Graduate•4 years ago

So that’s another week done 😊🏃‍♀️ feeling proud I’ve come this far as some days it’s a struggle!

W4R3 done 🏃‍♀️💪

So that’s another week done 😊🏃‍♀️ feeling proud I’ve come this far as some day...

Getoffmybutt

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk9 R3 Bid thankyou

Started to reply to all who wished me well, feel a bit humbled by you all taking the time to reply. Not sure I should have posted my thoughts and also feel a...

Started to reply to all who wished me well, feel a bit humbled by you all taking...

Martin1956

Graduate•4 years ago

Hello, so after my W1R1 yesterday, I now have really painful thighs (DOMS?). It hurts when I stand up and go up the stairs. Is this normal after such a very...

Thigh pain

Hello, so after my W1R1 yesterday, I now have really painful thighs (DOMS?). It ...

Ermintrude77

•4 years ago

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Wk 8 starts today

Well week 7 was a rollercoaster- 2 good runs, 1 tough one. Today we tackle wk 8 & 28 mins. I can see wk 9 in my sites now & only 6 runs until I can officially...

Well week 7 was a rollercoaster- 2 good runs, 1 tough one. Today we tackle wk 8 ...

RunningBoy68

Graduate•4 years ago

Morning all, hope you're all keeping well. Just back from second run of week 9 , toughest yet tbh but I thought I'd share a couple of things that affected me....

Week 9 Run 2

Morning all, hope you're all keeping well. Just back from second run of week 9 ,...

Tattoosteve

Graduate•4 years ago

Loved this run! First part felt hard and I had niggling doubt then I really got into it. Ran a different route, sped up at end and kept going for a little...

WK7 R1

Loved this run! First part felt hard and I had niggling doubt then I really got ...

3Sud

Graduate•4 years ago

Yeay! I changed what music I listen to And this weeks runs so far gave been sooooo much better! Actually felt I could gave jogged for longer! Could be...

Wk5R2

Yeay! I changed what music I listen to And this weeks runs so far gave been ...

juliemacd1

Graduate•4 years ago