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Graduation!

Graduated again! Pleased, even though I got a bit lost this morning! 😆

Pinkpig20

Graduate•4 years ago

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1 Year Graduation Anniversary

Well, its been exactly a year since I graduated C25K and I'm still running, so I thought I would post a few comments, as encouragement to anyone currently...

Well, its been exactly a year since I graduated C25K and I'm still running, so I...

Ant50

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R3... this girl has attitude! 🤪

It was probably the thought of running in the rain that helped to push me to get the running gear on and get out there after work otherwise I might have sidled...

It was probably the thought of running in the rain that helped to push me to get...

MinnieMoo55

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run won!

I was watching the rain bouncing off the garden table and contemplating cancelling my run and just sitting down to my dinner (shepherds pie!!! ) but I just...

I was watching the rain bouncing off the garden table and contemplating cancelli...

VPOLLIE67

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 day 1

Wasn’t feeling too good today but have just done my 4th run and it’s perk me up! After a day a work I certainly need to keep it up not only for my physical...

Wasn’t feeling too good today but have just done my 4th run and it’s perk me up!...

Ali_boo

•4 years ago

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Doomed from the start!!!!

What a crap run! So disappointed ☹️ I normally run in a morning but the darker mornings are making it difficult so off I trot at 6.15pm instead of am for a...

What a crap run! So disappointed ☹️ I normally run in a morning but the darker m...

Jessabelle2102

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation yippee

Managed 32min run and achieved 4.25km. I am sure with a little push I can get to 5k. Would never of believed it. Not bad for a pensioner! I just keep running...

Managed 32min run and achieved 4.25km. I am sure with a little push I can get to...

Runawayfast

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back on it

A couple of weeks ago I posted that I’d completed C25K but then failed to run for longer than 20 mins on my first few consolidation runs. I was really...

A couple of weeks ago I posted that I’d completed C25K but then failed to run f...

LdeP

•4 years ago

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Repeating c25k but run/jog

Hi! Recently graduated and am doing a few runs for fun, but i want to improve stamina/distance. Did I read that some folk have started again but instead of...

Hi! Recently graduated and am doing a few runs for fun, but i want to improve st...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Great to be back

I hurt myself a couple of months back, just as I had hit the 25min run. Got sidetracked after that, then went on holiday, and now came back and started on...

I hurt myself a couple of months back, just as I had hit the 25min run. Got sid...

PRamos

•4 years ago

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A tomato or my face?

It’s hard to see where me face ends and my top begins... so glad I repeated week 5 again. I’ve defiantly lost fitness having a week off. But my ankle feels...

It’s hard to see where me face ends and my top begins... so glad I repeated week...

HattieCooke

Graduate•4 years ago

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I have graduated!!!

Hi there, I have graduated and would love to get my virtual badge. I have loved it and am recommending it to others as a way to overcome emotional problems as...

Hi there, I have graduated and would love to get my virtual badge. I have loved...

HeavenstoBetsy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Off I go...

Off for my first run since hurting my ankle a week ago. I’m going to redo week 5 (for the 4th time) because I have a feeling this one is going to be tough....

Off for my first run since hurting my ankle a week ago. I’m going to redo week 5...

HattieCooke

Graduate•4 years ago

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Woooo hoooo!! I did it! 🎉🎉

Today I am finally a graduate! I had a lovely run this morning and managed a full 5k too! My legs felt like lead on the last 5mins but listening to Jo spurred...

Today I am finally a graduate! I had a lovely run this morning and managed a ful...

lennylion28

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week Three, Run One

Yesterday I did a LBT class (legs, bums, tums) and this morning my little legs were a bit stiff. However I managed to complete this run no problem. Same pace...

Yesterday I did a LBT class (legs, bums, tums) and this morning my little legs w...

mummybowles

Graduate•4 years ago

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No run today 🧘‍♂️

So today I was all set to start Week 4 of the Magic 10K Plan over on the Bridge to 10K forum. The short run of the week was on the agenda - a 4K. My running...

So today I was all set to start Week 4 of the Magic 10K Plan over on the Bridge ...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 run 2

I started week 3 on Sunday and found the final 3 minute run tough enough, it seemed to last forever! But i pushed through reminding myself that week 9 is 10...

I started week 3 on Sunday and found the final 3 minute run tough enough, it see...

Leo90

•4 years ago

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W2 R1

I DID IT! Wasn't easy, but I didn't give up, I slow jogged.. warmed up properly... aaaand the treadmill was on the 1st incline! So not flat! Yay me!! Lizzie xx

I DID IT! Wasn't easy, but I didn't give up, I slow jogged.. warmed up properly....

Little_lizzie

•4 years ago

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I'LL FINISH WHERE I STARTED.....

This morning I decided I was going to run 5k rather than a time. I had a route in mind and hoped that that would be long enough. I saw the physio last week...

This morning I decided I was going to run 5k rather than a time. I had a route ...

59er

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finally!!

I've just finished my 3rd 30 min run in a week so have officially graduated on the C25K app. I'm still running nowhere near 5k though. Think it will take me...

I've just finished my 3rd 30 min run in a week so have officially graduated on ...

JHWales

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduation elation and deflation...

Good morning all you lovely runners...I hope you are all keeping well and running your legs off as and when you can get out there??? As some of you know I’ve...

Good morning all you lovely runners...I hope you are all keeping well and runnin...

Mummycav

Administrator•4 years ago

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WK4 R1

Disaster! I have managed to strain my upper right quadriceps and now even standing up is very painful. My question though is when it gets better, should I...

Disaster! I have managed to strain my upper right quadriceps and now even standi...

Porcupinetree

•4 years ago

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W7 done and dusted

Yesterday I finished the final run in W7 and am amazed that I can now run for 25 continuous minutes and not be absolutely banjaxed. This programme really...

Yesterday I finished the final run in W7 and am amazed that I can now run for 25...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Wk7 R3

Well, was hoping to do this run on Monday after a busy time in Norfolk, but body wasn’t up to it. Still feel exhausted with moving etc. This morning I woke...

Well, was hoping to do this run on Monday after a busy time in Norfolk, but body...

JulesL69

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation run no. 8

My usual routes start with some uphill, but on some mornings I’ve found them a bit of a struggle, so I thought I’d try something else. This time the first half...

My usual routes start with some uphill, but on some mornings I’ve found them a b...

BradC

Graduate•4 years ago

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"Rest Day" - 11 mile walk :)

We did a lovely walk along the River Cam on Sunday instead of our rest day, making the most of the last bit of summer. That's a lot longer than we normally...

We did a lovely walk along the River Cam on Sunday instead of our rest day, maki...

StuartMcIntyre

•4 years ago

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5 days gap

I hit week 7 targets ok then on the 28 min runs I started to get some knee and back pain. I managed to complete week 9 just about and I'll stop if I feel too...

I hit week 7 targets ok then on the 28 min runs I started to get some knee and b...

starcat66

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Reporting back - week 1 in the bag!

A huge thank you for all for the encouraging messages which really helped me kick start things last week. I’ve just done week 2 run 1 and feeling good about it...

A huge thank you for all for the encouraging messages which really helped me kic...

PaddleboardPrincess

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R3 ouch, but it was my own fault

That was so.... hard, and so slow, only 3.71km at 07'43/ km but understandable when I tell you that I was oh so naughty yesterday evening. It was a funny old...

That was so.... hard, and so slow, only 3.71km at 07'43/ km but understandable w...

Bogshuffler

Graduate•4 years ago

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App to use after graduation

I’m on W7 but just thinking ahead. What’s the best App to use to get to 10K after this? I know I’ll achieve this easier having the coaching as I go along....

I’m on W7 but just thinking ahead. What’s the best App to use to get to 10K aft...

wendymirage

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2020

Graduation!

1 Year Graduation Anniversary

W6R3... this girl has attitude! 🤪

Run won!

Week 2 day 1

Doomed from the start!!!!

Consolidation yippee

Back on it

Repeating c25k but run/jog

Great to be back

A tomato or my face?

I have graduated!!!

Off I go...

Woooo hoooo!! I did it! 🎉🎉

Week Three, Run One

No run today 🧘‍♂️

Week 3 run 2

W2 R1

I'LL FINISH WHERE I STARTED.....

Finally!!

Graduation elation and deflation...

WK4 R1

W7 done and dusted

Wk7 R3

Consolidation run no. 8

"Rest Day" - 11 mile walk :)

5 days gap

Reporting back - week 1 in the bag!

W8R3 ouch, but it was my own fault

App to use after graduation

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