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Cranking it up at the end of week 6

Well I managed the 1st and 2nd runs of week 6 OK and said goodbye to the last of the interval runs. The 3rd run is 25 minutes non stop but I managed the 20...

Well I managed the 1st and 2nd runs of week 6 OK and said goodbye to the last of...

MontyMooDog

Graduate•4 years ago

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Blonde Model Has Done The Impossible 🙅 🥉 xx

Heeeeeey Guys!! Yesterday was my first attempt of running 🏃 for 20 mins 🕒 without taking a break 🥉!! I absolutely smashed it 🎊!! I had my Samsung Galaxy...

Heeeeeey Guys!! Yesterday was my first attempt of running 🏃 for 20 mins 🕒 with...

BlondieCanRun5k

•4 years ago

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Week 7 Itch

I’ve just completed Week 7 and found it really hard 👎🏻 I had a good 25 min run at the end of week 6, and at the start of Week 7. But the third one went so...

I’ve just completed Week 7 and found it really hard 👎🏻 I had a good 25 min run...

Turtle_wins

Graduate•4 years ago

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Does anyone use energy boosts?

I noticed when I ran the other night after work, my body felt like it was ready to stop at 3.5K, I although i forced myself to finish the 5K, it’s taken my...

I noticed when I ran the other night after work, my body felt like it was ready ...

Dtay1978

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk7 in the bag!!

woohoo, week 7 done, I'm so immensely proud of myself! Can't deny it wasn't hard, because it really was. I always find the first 5 mins the toughest 😬. 6 more...

woohoo, week 7 done, I'm so immensely proud of myself! Can't deny it wasn't hard...

Basil_Cosmo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run 2 week 5!! Done!!!!

Wow!!! Just got in from the run 2, week 5 run and I have to say it was one of my best!! Kept it nice an easy (probably slow as a snail to most) but I enjoyed...

Wow!!! Just got in from the run 2, week 5 run and I have to say it was one of my...

Weddingrunner

•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

EPIC FAIL Today I was about to start week 7... I went out in the terrible rain...so I’m running round the field and my music goes off in my pocket, take it out...

EPIC FAIL Today I was about to start week 7... I went out in the terrible rain.....

Charfar

Graduate•4 years ago

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OFF THE COUCH: Josh Clark, inventor of C25K

He writes a blog here about how C25K came about and how the BBC made a feature of him:......

He writes a blog here about how C25K came about and how the BBC made a feature o...

John_W

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hills!!!

I’m on week 7 and it’s so good to feel able to run sometimes without constantly wondering about how many seconds are left! But... I’m finding steep hills so...

I’m on week 7 and it’s so good to feel able to run sometimes without constantly ...

hebdenlaura

•4 years ago

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Speedy Gonzales! (Well, for me anyway!)

I have been using the short 20 minute run in roseabi's wonderful bridging plan to try to increase my pace and stamina, but I'm not very consistent and despite...

I have been using the short 20 minute run in roseabi's wonderful bridging plan t...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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How did that happen!

I stepped out of my front door to go for my run and was verbally abused by an older man whose dog had just defecated on the private communal lawn outside my...

I stepped out of my front door to go for my run and was verbally abused by an ol...

Joggingbottom

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduation complete week9 run3

Feeling over the moon! Still wont call myself a runner but will keep pushing for regular 30mins run. This programme is absolutely on point and will make you...

Feeling over the moon! Still wont call myself a runner but will keep pushing for...

Govismovin

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8, Run 3

I've finished week 8 and I surprised myself that I got out of bed and ran this morning, even though it was pouring and I really didn't feel like it. I'm so...

I've finished week 8 and I surprised myself that I got out of bed and ran this m...

Jillybean0141

Graduate•4 years ago

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1st Consolidation run ( still keep saying I DID IT😂)

Well 1st one this morning, had to take Jo with me still this morning ,didn’t feel right leaving her at home in bed at 5am if I’m up 😂😂Read on FB C25K post...

Well 1st one this morning, had to take Jo with me still this morning ,didn’t fee...

SaltdeanSizzler

•4 years ago

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2nd Run

Well today was week 1 run 2, initially I found the runs easier however my last 2 runs were a struggle, legs felt heavy! However on a positive note I am so...

Well today was week 1 run 2, initially I found the runs easier however my last 2...

Theatredancer40

•4 years ago

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Done week 2

Woop woop completed week 2 found it very hard but I'm going to do this 🏃‍♀️

Happyfeet28

•4 years ago

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W9 struggles 😶🦋

6 days ago I completed W8 ... I have had genuine reasons for not running since then. But there have also been times when I could have run, but chose not to....

6 days ago I completed W8 ... I have had genuine reasons for not running since t...

Flaraflarkin

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk7 - DONE

A tad wet and windy out this morning. Positive Pete joined Negative Nancy, but ended up making her job easier as he encouraged me to go a smattering faster off...

A tad wet and windy out this morning. Positive Pete joined Negative Nancy, but e...

Mojojojo71

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 done after a shaky start

So happy - I just finished week 7! This time last week I had to abandon week 7 run 1 because I was tired, my legs ached and it was way too hot and humid. I did...

So happy - I just finished week 7! This time last week I had to abandon week 7 r...

Runvt15

•4 years ago

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So Proud C25K Completed this morning

Hello Just finished the C25K this morning. Actually ran 3.21 miles in 33 mins and 48 secs. I’m so proud of myself as never thought I could finish it. Actually...

Hello Just finished the C25K this morning. Actually ran 3.21 miles in 33 mins an...

Roadrunner71

Graduate•4 years ago

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Yet another “Graduated” post!

There are a lot of us who’ve completed C25K today. I’m probably the most amazed of them though! I’ve managed to do every run on the planned days of the week...

There are a lot of us who’ve completed C25K today. I’m probably the most amazed ...

Frissels

Graduate•4 years ago

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The pain of rest days - what’s that all about???

I’ve just finished week 8, and although every week the runs are challenging, by run 3 they always feel much more comfortable. This week, my legs felt SO heavy...

I’ve just finished week 8, and although every week the runs are challenging, by ...

HennieR62

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1 - Hard work

Really enjoying the C25K process especially with the blogs. It's good to see others and what they are achieving and how they are overcoming their challenges. I...

Really enjoying the C25K process especially with the blogs. It's good to see oth...

Howfarisit

•4 years ago

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Walking

I’m finding that my walking has markedly improved since starting this program. Running seems to be having some amazing benefits in ways like walking among many...

I’m finding that my walking has markedly improved since starting this program. R...

NikonikoFred

•4 years ago

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Oops 😬

😂😂 thought I was doing W4r3 today, thought Michael had stepped it up abit only to find I’d done W5r1!!!! Note to self, put glasses on before pressing buttons...

😂😂 thought I was doing W4r3 today, thought Michael had stepped it up abit only...

Madfunky

•4 years ago

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Wk 7 run 3 in the bag 🙌🏼

Went to bed last night a bit nervous, had felt so tired and headachey yesterday and my knees sounded like they had bubble wrap in them every time I moved. I...

Went to bed last night a bit nervous, had felt so tired and headachey yesterday ...

Foxyblue

•4 years ago

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Never thought I’d complete it! Wk9 R3

Third attempt at Couch to 5k. Other things (abysmal weather/ travel of work) always got in the way of the first two. Combination of stopping work and lockdown...

Third attempt at Couch to 5k. Other things (abysmal weather/ travel of work) alw...

Willpower0

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 🏃‍♀️

Week 2 Run 1 complete!! It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be 🤩 Last week I was struggling with 60 seconds and now I’m managing 90 seconds! 😱😱 This...

Week 2 Run 1 complete!! It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be 🤩 Last week I...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

I did it!! I even managed a little ‘whoop’ at the end 😁 I delayed this run by 3 days as had a sore back (from poor posture cycling I think) and didn’t want it...

I did it!! I even managed a little ‘whoop’ at the end 😁 I delayed this run by 3...

TenaciousDeb

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk7 run 1 soo bad!

After run 3 in wk 6 I thought I’d finally reached that point In my head thinking I can actually do this! However my right ankle swelled up and and was very...

After run 3 in wk 6 I thought I’d finally reached that point In my head thinking...

Hel2205

Graduate•4 years ago

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All posts for July 2020

Cranking it up at the end of week 6

Blonde Model Has Done The Impossible 🙅 🥉 xx

Week 7 Itch

Does anyone use energy boosts?

Wk7 in the bag!!

Run 2 week 5!! Done!!!!

Week 7 run 1

OFF THE COUCH: Josh Clark, inventor of C25K

Hills!!!

Speedy Gonzales! (Well, for me anyway!)

How did that happen!

Graduation complete week9 run3

Week 8, Run 3

1st Consolidation run ( still keep saying I DID IT😂)

2nd Run

Done week 2

W9 struggles 😶🦋

Wk7 - DONE

Week 7 done after a shaky start

So Proud C25K Completed this morning

Yet another “Graduated” post!

The pain of rest days - what’s that all about???

Week 8 Run 1 - Hard work

Walking

Oops 😬

Wk 7 run 3 in the bag 🙌🏼

Never thought I’d complete it! Wk9 R3

Week 2 🏃‍♀️

Week 6 run 3

Wk7 run 1 soo bad!

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