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C25K week 1 completed 🙌🏻

This nanny is feeling super chuffed and actually looking forward to week 2. I never expected to look forward to it!!

This nanny is feeling super chuffed and actually looking forward to week 2. I ne...

Mrsmuppet

Graduate•2 years ago

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Why do some runs seem so much harder than others?

Why do some runs seem so much harder than others? For me, the cardio side of things is always okay but sometimes my legs seem like they just don’t want to run....

Why do some runs seem so much harder than others? For me, the cardio side of thi...

Upsidaisy

Graduate•2 years ago

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W6R3!!!! 🎉🤓🏃‍♂️

Hi everyone! I had to break for almost 3 weeks between R2 and R3 (work, life, 40 degree heat, etc) so I was a bit worried this morning when I finally got to...

Hi everyone! I had to break for almost 3 weeks between R2 and R3 (work, life, ...

MakingTheMost

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

25 minutes running - who knew that was actually possible?! And with my 5min warm up and 5min cool down *which turned into 7mins to get me home! )I actually...

25 minutes running - who knew that was actually possible?! And with my 5min wa...

LmNee

•2 years ago

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I’ve done it!!

we’ll never in a million years did I think I would run 5k I’ve now done two 5k runs it takes me 36mins but at the age of 44, not been a runner before and...

we’ll never in a million years did I think I would run 5k I’ve now done two 5k r...

Bananas25

•2 years ago

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W1R3 complete hell yeah!!!!

so stoked bout this run i feel i coulda done this jog twice over in 1 sitting absolutely astounded how im progressing from 6 attempts to do r1 to just blasting...

so stoked bout this run i feel i coulda done this jog twice over in 1 sitting ab...

Crow277

•2 years ago

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week 5 run 3 I did it!!! Woohoo 🎉

Thanks so much for your encouragement and advice the other day with your help I managed to complete with ease and an overall good pace. I started off nice and...

Thanks so much for your encouragement and advice the other day with your help I ...

Zaza87

•2 years ago

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C25K for the 3rd time!

Hi everyone! Just wanted to say hello as I've recently started C25k for the 3rd time. I completed it about 4 or 5 years ago. The 2nd time I got to week 7...

Hi everyone! Just wanted to say hello as I've recently started C25k for the 3...

SubterraneanAlien

Graduate•2 years ago

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W7R3 done

Well that was hard going again, but me and Mr Tazzy _wazzy chugged to the end. The weather was perfect as we ran along our usual route on the canal (or cut) as...

Well that was hard going again, but me and Mr Tazzy _wazzy chugged to the end. T...

Tazzy_wazzy

Graduate•2 years ago

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Just when You thought I had Disappeared! NOT the WEDNESDAY WIGGLE... THIS is the FRIDAY FLING !

Good morning people... I had such fun last Wednesday, revisiting the idea of a weekly rave, ( dance), initiated by one of our awesome forum friends poppypug...

Good morning people... I had such fun last Wednesday, revisiting the idea of a ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•2 years ago

19 Replies

I'm back!

Well thought I would give my 1st run of week 9 a go after my brief break and guess what?.?...I only went and done it! 30 minutes of running, so very pleased....

Well thought I would give my 1st run of week 9 a go after my brief break and g...

Running_at50

Graduate•2 years ago

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Woo hoo - W5R3 done!

Thanks to everyone who gave me encouragement after my “dread” post the other day. I did it! I usually listen to music but decided to change things a little...

Thanks to everyone who gave me encouragement after my “dread” post the other day...

MrsPenfold

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Pretty chuffed

After a few trips around the behaviour change cycle I ran 5K last night and graduated. I’m so happy that I have a level of fitness back again and I am really...

After a few trips around the behaviour change cycle I ran 5K last night and grad...

Snails_pace_

•2 years ago

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W1R2 COMPLETE

Man they need to bottle this feeling n sell it lol i feel so happy after completing runs i know its w1r2 but i had 6 attempts at r1 n about 3 sessions trying...

Man they need to bottle this feeling n sell it lol i feel so happy after complet...

Crow277

•2 years ago

7 Replies

can I still do it

I completed couch to 5 k after recovering from a heart operation 6 years ago. I have since been diagnosed with arrhythmia and suffered a knee injury. I will...

I completed couch to 5 k after recovering from a heart operation 6 years ago. I...

Justinerose

•2 years ago

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week 5 run 3

Hello all, Really enjoying couch to 5k and finding it’s the only motivator to get out and exercise at the minute. I did 20 minutes today however I had to...

Hello all, Really enjoying couch to 5k and finding it’s the only motivator to ...

Zaza87

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Week4 run1

Just finished werk4 run1 and pleased I did it but it feels like quite a jump up from last week. It was tough! Really like the app though and this group. I’m...

Just finished werk4 run1 and pleased I did it but it feels like quite a jump up ...

Sunshine1960

Graduate•2 years ago

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mid back strain w4r3

hello! I was stretching and then making time for someone to leave the treadmill free by using the rowing machine and my back felt fine. Then started doing...

hello! I was stretching and then making time for someone to leave the treadmill...

22g94

•2 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 (W9R2)

I ran W9R2 just after sunrise this morning, sure a variant of the undulating coastal route I used for W9R1 would be engaging, challenging and that the change...

I ran W9R2 just after sunrise this morning, sure a variant of the undulating coa...

DocEmmett

Graduate•2 years ago

6 Replies

Getting ready to start C25K

I just wanted to thank everyone who responded with advice about getting started. (I was struggling to jog/run for 30s before my legs got really heavy.) I...

I just wanted to thank everyone who responded with advice about getting started....

Yogijojo

•2 years ago

7 Replies

CATCH-UP CORNER...AUGUST...WEEK 1... Calling New Runners... and Old Friends.... Slip off your running shoes and come on in!

Hi there everyone. I am late opening the corner this week ! I have been busy here there and everywhere but finally made it to the cushions! I have slipped...

Hi there everyone. I am late opening the corner this week ! I have been busy h...

Oldfloss

Administrator•2 years ago

32 Replies

Painful hip

Has anyone got any advice please re a very painful hip which has got a lot worse with the longer runs (I’m on week 6)? Thanks!

Has anyone got any advice please re a very painful hip which has got a lot worse...

Petra888

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Completed and feeling fabulous

Finished last week and feeling proud and fabulous. I’d heard people say “how do you know someone is a runner/ run a marathon - they’ll tell you”. Which I...

Finished last week and feeling proud and fabulous. I’d heard people say “how do...

Mojoxxx

Graduate•2 years ago

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knee pain from hell

Completed Wk6 run 2 on Sat, all fine,went out for a walk Sun,still fine. Sun night my knee swelled up and was really painful on outside. Struggled to...

Completed Wk6 run 2 on Sat, all fine,went out for a walk Sun,still fine. Su...

Jambo78

•2 years ago

9 Replies

I have a question lol

ok so have done w1r1 today just wondering if its ok to take a casual stroll for like an hour maybe 5km distance ive seen post where ppl say swim lift weights...

ok so have done w1r1 today just wondering if its ok to take a casual stroll for ...

Crow277

•2 years ago

10 Replies

W5R3 dread

Hello! I just finished W5R2 this morning - it wasn’t as bad as I thought but I’m dreading the next run. How did others find R3? Were you pleasantly...

Hello! I just finished W5R2 this morning - it wasn’t as bad as I thought but I’...

MrsPenfold

•2 years ago

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wk 4 R1

just finished w4 r1 and it was tough!!! Feels like a big stretch from last week. Has anybody repeated a week they found particularly challenging before moving...

just finished w4 r1 and it was tough!!! Feels like a big stretch from last week....

TheFoxes

Graduate•2 years ago

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beyond couch to 5k? Any recommendations?

hello 🏃‍♀️ 🏃🏻‍♂️ 🏃 Just finished couch to 5km. would like to continue up to 10km Can anyone recommend any apps - I loved “running” with Laura and the...

hello 🏃‍♀️ 🏃🏻‍♂️ 🏃 Just finished couch to 5km. would like to continue up ...

OysterCatcher66

Graduate•2 years ago

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Finding it really hard getting back into it

My last run was on 7th July. A busy week made me miss a couple of runs, then catching Covid (again) and the heat wave just made it impossible to even...

My last run was on 7th July. A busy week made me miss a couple of runs, then c...

Chris--B

Graduate•2 years ago

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THE QUEST!

I was aiming to run with the gremlins this morning but then I read WillandSola's post re: August Quest (on Bridge to 10k)- not sure where I should be as...

I was aiming to run with the gremlins this morning but then I read WillandSola'...

59er

Graduate•2 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for August 2022

C25K week 1 completed 🙌🏻

Why do some runs seem so much harder than others?

W6R3!!!! 🎉🤓🏃‍♂️

Week 6 Run 3

I’ve done it!!

W1R3 complete hell yeah!!!!

week 5 run 3 I did it!!! Woohoo 🎉

C25K for the 3rd time!

W7R3 done

Just when You thought I had Disappeared! NOT the WEDNESDAY WIGGLE... THIS is the FRIDAY FLING !

I'm back!

Woo hoo - W5R3 done!

Pretty chuffed

W1R2 COMPLETE

can I still do it

week 5 run 3

Week4 run1

mid back strain w4r3

Week 9 Run 2 (W9R2)

Getting ready to start C25K

CATCH-UP CORNER...AUGUST...WEEK 1... Calling New Runners... and Old Friends.... Slip off your running shoes and come on in!

Painful hip

Completed and feeling fabulous

knee pain from hell

I have a question lol

W5R3 dread

wk 4 R1

beyond couch to 5k? Any recommendations?

Finding it really hard getting back into it

THE QUEST!

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All posts for August 2022

C25K week 1 completed 🙌🏻

Why do some runs seem so much harder than others?

﻿W6R3!!!! 🎉🤓🏃‍♂️

﻿Week 6 Run 3

I’ve done it!!

W1R3 complete hell yeah!!!!

week 5 run 3 I did it!!! Woohoo 🎉

﻿C25K for the 3rd time!

W7R3 done

Just when You thought I had Disappeared! NOT the WEDNESDAY WIGGLE... THIS is the FRIDAY FLING !

﻿I'm back!

Woo hoo - W5R3 done!

Pretty chuffed

W1R2 COMPLETE

can I still do it

week 5 run 3

Week4 run1

mid back strain w4r3

Week 9 Run 2 (W9R2)

Getting ready to start C25K

CATCH-UP CORNER...AUGUST...WEEK 1... Calling New Runners... and Old Friends.... Slip off your running shoes and come on in!

Painful hip

Completed and feeling fabulous

﻿knee pain from hell

I have a question lol

W5R3 dread

wk 4 R1

beyond couch to 5k? Any recommendations?

Finding it really hard getting back into it

﻿THE QUEST!

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

Topics

Archive

W6R3!!!! 🎉🤓🏃‍♂️

Week 6 Run 3

C25K for the 3rd time!

I'm back!

knee pain from hell

THE QUEST!