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thank you everyone

A hearty thanks to all who replied to my posts re sciatica and problems with distances/GPS. I've put the discrepancies in distance (different distances given...

A hearty thanks to all who replied to my posts re sciatica and problems with di...

123gogo

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 7, Run 2 and “that hill”

So, after struggling to get up a hill on Tuesday morning I decided to repeat the same, two lap, route to see if my determination and mental strength would get...

So, after struggling to get up a hill on Tuesday morning I decided to repeat the...

DAS01

•2 years ago

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Wk9 R1

Hey, I'm currently about to start wk 9. Taken my running trainers to Spain to visit my mum . Initially thought I'd repeat wk8 due to the heat but it was...

Hey, I'm currently about to start wk 9. Taken my running trainers to Spain to vi...

Vixwils

•2 years ago

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The problem of aching legs…

Hello all I’m 67, and previously completed C25K three years, and am just trying to start it again. Very sadly, my fitness has gone down to the point where I...

Hello all I’m 67, and previously completed C25K three years, and am just trying...

Kellan38

Graduate•2 years ago

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Different treadmill, different experience?

For the past 6 or so months I've been running and graduated from C25K on a treadmill which has been fine, no issues at all. I've been regularly running on this...

For the past 6 or so months I've been running and graduated from C25K on a tread...

GoatmanUX

Graduate•2 years ago

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First run since my cold! Smashed wk 4 run 2!🏃‍♀️❤️

Had 10 days off running due to a bad cold! Thought I'd really struggle but made myself get back out there and did go abit slower but so proud that I pushed...

Had 10 days off running due to a bad cold! Thought I'd really struggle but made ...

LoveGuineaPigs

•2 years ago

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CONSOLIDATION Run

When should you try and increase distance/ time? My CONSOLIDATION runs seem to have stagnated and can't get faster or further. Any suggestions?

When should you try and increase distance/ time? My CONSOLIDATION runs seem to h...

Wagper08

Graduate•2 years ago

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I'm back! (again!)

Well, the PVF (post viral fatigue) is subsiding for the second time and I've been doing an odd jogette here and there for the past few weeks. Yesterday I went...

Well, the PVF (post viral fatigue) is subsiding for the second time and I've bee...

Over60sRunner

Graduate•2 years ago

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Don't ever doubt yourself 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🙏

I thougt as I was running my old graduation route this morning, How elated I felt to run for 30 minutes 🏃‍♀️ How much hard work it was to get through some of...

I thougt as I was running my old graduation route this morning, How elated I fel...

sparky66

Graduate•2 years ago

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W8r3 completed in the Sunshine.. 🌞😎

That's that one done for me and Slinky, so, not far away from finishing.. It's getting warm again so will have to get out earlier for the next runs although...

That's that one done for me and Slinky, so, not far away from finishing.. It's ...

davelinks

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 3

Getting into the routine now which helps no end ! Run 1 done and dusted 2 more to go ! And rest days as well looking forward to a summer of running in the...

Getting into the routine now which helps no end ! Run 1 done and dusted 2 more t...

Andrino

Graduate•2 years ago

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W7 R3 Completed. Finishing line in sight.

Not taking anything for granted. This is the 6th or 7th time I've attempted the C25K over the last ten years but never made it past W4 before picking up an...

Not taking anything for granted. This is the 6th or 7th time I've attempted the ...

SnafuDad

Graduate•2 years ago

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ps

Any tips for stretching a beginning sciatica? I've been doing pigeon pose variations - and it's only niggling and more at the beginning of the run it seems....

Any tips for stretching a beginning sciatica? I've been doing pigeon pose varia...

123gogo

Graduate•2 years ago

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explanation please

Well, I've tried to get my head around this a few times....but I still can't figure it out! I've been running the same route for the last while...(cause it's...

Well, I've tried to get my head around this a few times....but I still can't fig...

123gogo

Graduate•2 years ago

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On week 7, hills and the power of the mind

So, last week I successfully completed week 6 and looked forward with some confidence to Week 7: three runs of 25mins. I’m away on a bit of a break in Devon...

So, last week I successfully completed week 6 and looked forward with some confi...

DAS01

•2 years ago

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2nd attempt

1st week runs done. Feeling good about this time round hopefully no injuries on week 7. Onwards and upwards. 😁😁😁😁

1st week runs done. Feeling good about this time round hopefully no injuries on...

Ellischris

•2 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 - made it through!

I'm completing this programme so much slower than planned this time round, but none the less, I'm doing it! Week 8, Run 2, first attempt, ran 22 mins but my...

I'm completing this programme so much slower than planned this time round, but n...

Jojo237

Graduate•2 years ago

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I‘m an inspiration!

Literally reeling. On Saturday I did week5 run3 and huffed and puffed past a school gate parent. Tonight they brought up seeing me and I apologised for not...

Literally reeling. On Saturday I did week5 run3 and huffed and puffed past a sch...

Birdsong22

Graduate•2 years ago

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A year on!

My Facebook 'memories' popped up today with a photo of me with a big fat grin on my big fat red face, it's a year since I graduated C25K. Here is some of what...

My Facebook 'memories' popped up today with a photo of me with a big fat grin on...

Yesletsgo

Ambassador•2 years ago

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Slowly jogging into Week 5 😃

Morning all! Thank you so much to everyone who has given me great advice so far. I had a crisis of confidence in Week 4 but the advice to slow down and trust...

Morning all! Thank you so much to everyone who has given me great advice so far...

ToxicMillennial

•2 years ago

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Wk 1 run 1 again!

After an enforced break due to a nasty chesty flu type bug I decided I should go back to the beginning. Felt good to be back out, beautiful morning and I...

After an enforced break due to a nasty chesty flu type bug I decided I should go...

Foxyblue

•2 years ago

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5k race for life

I picked up c25k again after signing up for the race for life back in April. I’m currently on week 8, but the race was today and I walk/jogged it. According...

I picked up c25k again after signing up for the race for life back in April. I’m...

Puffed-out

•2 years ago

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Yeah, W8 run 3 finished!

Feeling better about my lack of distance covered, and ready to tackle wk 9 on Tuesday. I definitely do better when listening to my hits of the 80s. I guess...

Feeling better about my lack of distance covered, and ready to tackle wk 9 on Tu...

Nochicken

Graduate•2 years ago

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Whiterocks

No run today. Puppy socialisation on the beach. 30DC not done yet.

MrBassmanjazz

Graduate•2 years ago

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GraduationC25K

W9R3 completed on 4th June 2022. Have done five 30min runs since. It has benefitted my mental health, fitness and my overall well-being. I’m so happy I did it....

W9R3 completed on 4th June 2022. Have done five 30min runs since. It has benefit...

Runfree8

Graduate•2 years ago

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Ugh so slow

I am 64 3.4 in 32 mins. Will I ever do 5K in 30 mins or should I just increase distance!!

I am 64 3.4 in 32 mins. Will I ever do 5K in 30 mins or should I just increase ...

Haughton

•2 years ago

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First official 5k run

So, having stopped running for a while after graduating l found myself having to start again after somehow registering for a marathon next year! I picked C25K...

So, having stopped running for a while after graduating l found myself having to...

rhinos1968

Graduate•2 years ago

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I did it 🥳🎉👏🏻🍾🎊🏃‍♀️🥇🏆

W9R3 ✅✅✅✅✅. I’m just back from my graduation run, looking like a shiny, glossy tomato but could not be more pleased with myself. This is the 2nd time round for...

W9R3 ✅✅✅✅✅. I’m just back from my graduation run, looking like a shiny, glossy t...

SlowRunner46

Graduate•2 years ago

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Wk5 run3, advice as really nervous about this one.

Hello, I am new to this group and joined because I am about to do wk5 run3. I have been so nervous since Friday after competing wk5 run2 and taking a sneak...

Hello, I am new to this group and joined because I am about to do wk5 run3. I ha...

Ctg08

Graduate•2 years ago

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W4R1

Another major milestone for me, my first 5 minute sections. I did it, just. I live half way up quite a hilly road so I start off going up hill and come back...

Another major milestone for me, my first 5 minute sections. I did it, just. I li...

M0use

Graduate•2 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2022

thank you everyone

Week 7, Run 2 and “that hill”

Wk9 R1

The problem of aching legs…

Different treadmill, different experience?

First run since my cold! Smashed wk 4 run 2!🏃‍♀️❤️

CONSOLIDATION Run

I'm back! (again!)

Don't ever doubt yourself 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🙏

W8r3 completed in the Sunshine.. 🌞😎

Week 3

W7 R3 Completed. Finishing line in sight.

ps

explanation please

On week 7, hills and the power of the mind

2nd attempt

Week 8 Run 2 - made it through!

I‘m an inspiration!

A year on!

Slowly jogging into Week 5 😃

Wk 1 run 1 again!

5k race for life

Yeah, W8 run 3 finished!

Whiterocks

GraduationC25K

Ugh so slow

First official 5k run

I did it 🥳🎉👏🏻🍾🎊🏃‍♀️🥇🏆

Wk5 run3, advice as really nervous about this one.

W4R1

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