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So I graduated last Thursday, I have not been out as yet running as thought I would mix up my routine so have done x 2 total body workout exercise on u tube....

Where's my mojo gone

So I graduated last Thursday, I have not been out as yet running as thought I wo...

Renaeruby

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’m a Runner😀

Well I’m now officially a runner thanks to Jo Wiley. I couldn’t run for 2 mins at the beginning of C2 5K but I’ve completed it and am totally overwhelmed. Each...

Well I’m now officially a runner thanks to Jo Wiley. I couldn’t run for 2 mins a...

Debwilcha

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R1 before posting!

It’s taken me until W6R1 before posting because it may seem bonkers, but I didn’t want to jinx anything! When I started I wasn’t sure I’d even get this far! I...

It’s taken me until W6R1 before posting because it may seem bonkers, but I didn’...

MinnieMoo55

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1 R2... SMASHED!

Yep.. I did W1 R2, at the gym.. and before I've gone to work... again, it was wasn't too bad... Next one on Saturday... Lizzie x

Yep.. I did W1 R2, at the gym.. and before I've gone to work... again, it was wa...

Little_lizzie

•4 years ago

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Wk7r1...done

After my 2nd attempt at wk6r3 on Tuesday was successful, it was with great confidence that I headed out today. Decided I wanted to run alongside the murky...

After my 2nd attempt at wk6r3 on Tuesday was successful, it was with great confi...

Djboom

Graduate•4 years ago

Heading out today after two weeks on holiday with no exercise, feeling of great trepidation. Congrats to all the graduates whilst I've been away and to...

End of Procrastination

Heading out today after two weeks on holiday with no exercise, feeling of great ...

Tattoosteve

Graduate•4 years ago

Am at the same stage. 66 and have never run before. I am putting my trust in the system and am sure we can both do it 🤣

Week 5

Am at the same stage. 66 and have never run before. I am putting my trust in the...

Kauyak

Graduate•4 years ago

My last C25K run today and around 30 secs in i pull my calf muscle! This happened last week too. I rested, run again and was fine. Any ideas why this has...

Annoyed AF

My last C25K run today and around 30 secs in i pull my calf muscle! This happene...

Kat1e_

Graduate•4 years ago

Hi - I’m a new poster here and looking for some advice. I’m on week 7, and have completed two of this week’s 25 minute runs, but I’m experiencing a pain along...

Breast pain

Hi - I’m a new poster here and looking for some advice. I’m on week 7, and have ...

Loosewheel123

•4 years ago

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Disappointed with 2nd outing in the injured toe...

So seen as though Monday's 1st attempt wasn't so bad thought today just set off from home as usual.... Erm mistake, pain was worse today 🤷‍♀️ ,, plus...

So seen as though Monday's 1st attempt wasn't so bad thought today just set off ...

Dutch-Fraggle

Graduate•4 years ago

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Sluggish, traffic, school runs, nana nap

Well today was a first. I couldn’t get going til about 12mins into run then found my rhythm. I had to smell car fumes for second stage yuk! I got to last...

Well today was a first. I couldn’t get going til about 12mins into run then foun...

QuiltC25K

•4 years ago

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Exhausted and sore

So last night I ran my 2nd 28 mins, the hardest and most miserable run ever! Right from the start I struggled, it was warm and I’d had a long day at work but I...

So last night I ran my 2nd 28 mins, the hardest and most miserable run ever! Rig...

Floss66

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Week1R1 pain

Well, I genuinely thought I was fitter than I am... absolutely struggled with completing my first full set today because my shins and ankles felt like they’re...

Well, I genuinely thought I was fitter than I am... absolutely struggled with co...

stevens_m

•4 years ago

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W4R2 Dido and me go for an afternoon expedition.

I ran R1 on Sunday early morning as I usually do and managed ok the increase to 5 mins. It wasn't easy but I dug in. ( I'm a stubborn bugger I'm told) I had...

I ran R1 on Sunday early morning as I usually do and managed ok the increase to ...

Blondefox

Graduate•4 years ago

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The Hill of Recovery....

Ello Today I went another 4 mile walk. Integrating a nice run up a small hill in the hope that my calves will stop being whiny little urchins! I ran up it...

Ello Today I went another 4 mile walk. Integrating a nice run up a small hill i...

Maxi80

•4 years ago

God it was hot yesterday, as im running on a treadmill for now,inside an enclosed leanto (will eventually gt outside!) I started at my normal pace and changed...

Week2 2nd run ..hot Stuff

God it was hot yesterday, as im running on a treadmill for now,inside an enclose...

TATS_67

•4 years ago

Hi, I am beyond proud of myself. I can run for 25 mins. I go very, very slowly and get into my happy zone. I run slower than most people’s walking. But I...

There’s slow, there’s slower then there’s me

Hi, I am beyond proud of myself. I can run for 25 mins. I go very, very slowl...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Returning to running after surgery

I had my gallbladder removed a month ago and I feel all the better for it! I'm very eager to get running again. However, whenever I try a bit of a 'light jog',...

I had my gallbladder removed a month ago and I feel all the better for it! I'm v...

Sweet_Fanny_Adams

Graduate•4 years ago

This will be a one off post as I realise this is the C25k forum and not the healthy eating forum ! I made my first dinner recipe from the book tonight ,...

Runners cookbook 😋

This will be a one off post as I realise this is the C25k forum and not the heal...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK 9 run 3 completed

Finally. Legs got very heavy at the end, but its done and I feel good.

Dorian1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Does This Look Weird To Anyone?

?😶

Birdlady64

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 completed !!

Week 2 here we come! I may have to start buying some proper gear! Fluorescent lycra shorts maybe? Or is that for cyclists? Dai

Week 2 here we come! I may have to start buying some proper gear! Fluorescent ly...

DaiNamic

•4 years ago

Today's run was slow, and hard! For the first 15 minutes I was really finding it a slog with legs feeling quite heavy and an annoying little stitch under my...

W8 R1... and a sneaky 5K!

Today's run was slow, and hard! For the first 15 minutes I was really finding it...

Sleepyhead55

Graduate•4 years ago

I decided to revisit the canal this time securing my car keys in a back pocket! I found running on the towpath allowed me to settle easier into a steady...

W8R1 - back to the the canal and breaking free from Laura !

I decided to revisit the canal this time securing my car keys in a back pocket! ...

mgrds

Graduate•4 years ago

I'm having issues now. Having to run the 25 minutes now is such hard work and even though I increased my distance in the time slot, I'm finding it really...

Week 7, Run 2

I'm having issues now. Having to run the 25 minutes now is such hard work and e...

SloopJonB

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7 R1 nice cool weather

Steady 25 mins today and enjoyed it ! Great programme this makes you look forward to the next run. My playlist is mixed but ELO Mr Blue sky , M People Moving...

Steady 25 mins today and enjoyed it ! Great programme this makes you look forwar...

Rubesrun

Graduate•4 years ago

I’ve just completed first run of week 9. I’ve loved the challenge, though some runs were hard. The problem is that I’ve developed a bit of a pain in my right...

Help

I’ve just completed first run of week 9. I’ve loved the challenge, though some r...

Gardenjoy

•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 24 - No pressure!

Consolidation Run 24 🏃‍♂️ B210K - W3R1 3.5K 🎯 Started Week 3 of Ju-Ju-‘s Magic 10K plan today which felt a bit odd being a Wednesday and all 🤷‍♂️ After...

Consolidation Run 24 🏃‍♂️ B210K - W3R1 3.5K 🎯 Started Week 3 of Ju-Ju-‘s Ma...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago