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Done. W9R3 completed and I am elated. Was told by the physio that I'd never run for fitness since diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis grade 4. Told by the...

So what are your favourite running conditions and times ? When I started C25K it was during our first lockdown and most of my running was around 10:30 or 11:30...

This morning I ran my 66th (not) parkrun

I was going to go to a festival with a friend, then realised that I’m really uncomfortable with the thought of that many people and for 4 days, so I’ve...

Curlygurly2 hosted a VRB meet-up at Coldham's Common parkrun on Saturday 11th September 2021. It was lovely to meet you! Myself, Tailchaser and our kittens...

Hello RUNNER! Many congratulations for completing the 9 week Couch to 5K training programme! You can now run for 30 minutes continuously - you are a...

And maybe a kick up the arse but please be gentle! Gave up with C25K a few weeks ago after a panic attack while out (W1 still after 3 weeks) when I had to get...

Still here, still plodding. Loving that I can hop on the treadmill while hubby goes for a \"proper\" run, although he would never say that! I'm planning on...

Yippee I did it never thought I would ever run. Thank you to everyone for all your encouragement, and Mrs. Run that last 60 seconds sprint happened because I...

I only went and did it the 20 minute run. I paced myself and slowed down a bit in the middle but I did it the whole 20 minutes, I had to tell myself after...

A new care system for OH after a scary hospital visit has settled down, and I am using the time to get back on the C2-5K trail at last. W3R2 this morning, so I...

So I went to bed last night totally undecided on should I run in the morning as I have a busy day but got my kit ready just in case, I had earlier in the week...

Hi all… I am not a negative Nancy… However… I have completed wk6r2 today 25mins distance 2.79km…. I appreciate c25k means running for 30minutes by the end and...

Hello to you all... I have always told myself I'm not a runner/jogger and its not for me for so many reasons knees my weight etc!!! well I am currently on week...

Hi all, Not exactly a running based post but I’m heading into week 7 now and thought I would take a moment to reflect my goals and achievements. I’m so proud...

Rest days

So this morning… wk8r3… did it, amazingly proud of myself… Just after lunchtime I wanted to do it again… I downloaded a Nike run 5k session and just went with...

Hi all you lovely people, after my despair of the other night but subsequent lovely, kind words and very practical suggestions on this site i went back out...

Don't expect your 'Tech' to always give you the full picture !

I know it is no great achievement but completed W1R2. Legs were heavy but I did feel good at the end. Looking forward to R3.

So at some time this week my final run of week 9 ... I am dreaming how to go about this quietly or with a bang ? ... I think I will do it with a bang in a...

So, long day at work, I find running after work really hard but it’s only week 1 after all Got home 4.30 text from friend, “What time are we going?” 5pm see...

So last week after nine wonderful weeks doing C25K I graduated , full of pride in myself.... Oh no what is the saying? Pride before a fall?...... As I have a...

Hey brains-trust. I know it's stating the obvious but all the advice given on this forum FREAKING WORKS !!!! I've shortened my stride, channeling the Japanese...

Went out this morning. It went well after the first fidgety 10mins. Felt more confident and a bit more free. I enjoyed it. I am doing 30min consolidation runs...

I am doing W1 until I can do all the jogs so probably until Christmas if today was anything to go by! Only managed the first jog, then 3 more at 40 seconds...

And, more importantly, do you really know WHY you get injured! We know the basics. Inadequate shoes will lead to injuries. Dehydration can also contribute....

I ran a PB (not) Parkrun last week but no one virtually ran with me, I felt so lonely 😀, really 😂 however, I also ran a official Parkrun with another PB time...

I've come here to write this because I fear my FB friends have heard enough about my running exploits. But I do need to tell someone who will know why this...

I was watching BBC Breakfast News this morning, just before the 7 o'clock News there was a promotion for C25K, so perhaps there will be more people joining us...