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Joining a club, I think! Maybe??

Ok so I'm nervous, and in two minds wither or not to join! I mean it's like running with other people ive never done that ..... What does everyone else think...

Ok so I'm nervous, and in two minds wither or not to join! I mean it's like runn...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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W4 R3 done!

Completed week 4 this afternoon. So pleased with myself. Felt a little easier today than the previous two but was still quite hard to keep going. It felt so...

Completed week 4 this afternoon. So pleased with myself. Felt a little easier t...

Pip66

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 3 done 😁😁😁👍

Can't believe it! Just dreading week 4! 😱

Vicxzy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Goodbye Week 1!

Thank you so much to everyone who gave me so much support starting this. It took me 3 days before I could finish the first day.. and now W1R3 completed and it...

Thank you so much to everyone who gave me so much support starting this. It too...

Nevertoolate91

•9 years ago

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Wk9 run 3, thank you!

10 years ago I smoked at least 20 Marlboro reds a day. 10 weeks ago I was a slightly overweight 37 year old mother of 3 who had fallen into the trap of...

10 years ago I smoked at least 20 Marlboro reds a day. 10 weeks ago I was a slig...

Zoe2002

•9 years ago

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W2R1 Done!!

So after breezing through week 1 and loving it today was W2R1! Well, that extra 30 seconds really takes it out of you! My legs felt like lead and the road...

So after breezing through week 1 and loving it today was W2R1! Well, that extra...

sar1850

•9 years ago

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Help with a pulled muscle !!

Hello everyone, hope your all having a good bank holiday weekend. 🏃🏼 Did parkrun at Halifax for first time yesterday, usually do Huddersfield, Halifax is...

Hello everyone, hope your all having a good bank holiday weekend. 🏃🏼 Did park...

drakeybar

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 1 Complete

Week 1 was slightly challenging mainly because I had my runs following my weight lifting sessions. I am not sure if I'm going to change what times or days I...

Week 1 was slightly challenging mainly because I had my runs following my weight...

Samson_Manoah

•9 years ago

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A little lost.

Hello all. I'm new to this site today. Last Friday I completed w2r3. Being here I see there's so much more than just getting out for a bit of exercise....

Hello all. I'm new to this site today. Last Friday I completed w2r3. Being here...

SniffVicks76

•9 years ago

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Do as I say, not as I do.

So, to prep for a 10k, probably better to get plenty of rest the night before and hydrate well and eat something fairly neutral and carb-based, and on the day,...

So, to prep for a 10k, probably better to get plenty of rest the night before an...

Rignold

•9 years ago

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This time next week!!!"Walk the Wight" prep with sore ankle :(

Not strictly a running post today! But next Sunday i'll be "Walking the Wight" 26.5 miles................

Not strictly a running post today! But next Sunday i'll be "Walking the Wight" 2...

aliboo70

•9 years ago

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Early Days but it can be done!

I did this program in 2011, with american podcasts and completed it (I think i repeated one week twice though) I ended up eventually running 10miles (albeit at...

I did this program in 2011, with american podcasts and completed it (I think i r...

Zark

•9 years ago

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Week 7 done

Really struggled this week. The 25 minute runs have been the first time my legs run out of juice before my lungs. And I'm running at my slowest pace EVER!!! I...

Really struggled this week. The 25 minute runs have been the first time my legs ...

AliJelliBelli

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1 - not at all bad

Hi Just completed Week 5 Run 1, that's the 3x5 minutes one - it didn't feel bad at all. In fact it was going so well that instead of walking the five minute...

Hi Just completed Week 5 Run 1, that's the 3x5 minutes one - it didn't feel bad ...

Adambat

•9 years ago

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Week 2 done :D

Finished off my week as I started with a run in the rain. Was a lot nicer this time as it wasn't so cold xD My calves are feeling a bit tight but other then...

Finished off my week as I started with a run in the rain. Was a lot nicer this t...

brookes111

•9 years ago

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Back on track

Hi all, I am now attempting to complete the programme for the third time. Various things stopped me before but I feel really positive this time. Just done...

Hi all, I am now attempting to complete the programme for the third time. Vario...

minsterjane

Graduate•9 years ago

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Weight management services in pharmacies questionnaire

Hi, We are looking for people who have actively tried to lose weight to ask them about whether they would consider weight management support from community...

Hi, We are looking for people who have actively tried to lose weight to ask them...

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•9 years ago

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R U N !

That was the challenge today. A very wet, miserable day. Me shorts and t-shirt, Garmin, Trail shoes and music. So I went and I conquered. I have managed to get...

That was the challenge today. A very wet, miserable day. Me shorts and t-shirt, ...

GettingFitter

Graduate•9 years ago

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HIP STRAIN

Hi has anyone got any advice for me Had a niggly pain 2 weeks ago that seemed to improve but ,yesterday, tried a 30 min run .Only managed 15 mins before a...

Hi has anyone got any advice for me Had a niggly pain 2 weeks ago that seemed ...

ezra567

Graduate•9 years ago

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Rest days, I'm after some advice!

I tend to run before work and this is something that fits into my routine very well! However on the weekend I find it difficult to fit my runs in especially...

I tend to run before work and this is something that fits into my routine very w...

hlmaskell28

•9 years ago

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Wk1R3 completed!

Made it through the first week intact...looking forward to week 2 (Did I really just say that?!!)

Made it through the first week intact...looking forward to week 2 (Did I really ...

Reidy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Passport: check. Factor 50: check. Trainers: check!

So I should be doing a last minute check of the suitcase I packed last night ready for our flight this afternoon, but instead I'm heading out for W3R3. Then...

So I should be doing a last minute check of the suitcase I packed last night rea...

Prune

•9 years ago

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Hello from Honolulu

I am back in Honolulu after a week cruising the beautiful Hawaiaan islands. It's a tough life but somebody has to do it!😄 Over the past 10 days since we left...

I am back in Honolulu after a week cruising the beautiful Hawaiaan islands. It's...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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3 years on...

I can't believe its now 3 years since I completed Couch to 5k. Right at the beginning I remember running for about 90 seconds and praying for it to end, so I...

I can't believe its now 3 years since I completed Couch to 5k. Right at the begi...

Burstcouch

Graduate•9 years ago

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Graduation is on the horizon

Week 8 last run completed today, which means eeeeek week 9, three runs of 30 minutes and you know what after making me get up waaaay too early in the morning,...

Week 8 last run completed today, which means eeeeek week 9, three runs of 30 min...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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4.5 miles and rising

I'm really enjoying my running at the moment. I'm slow very slow and am gradually increasing my distance. I increased my weekly mileage from 10.2 to 11.1 so am...

I'm really enjoying my running at the moment. I'm slow very slow and am graduall...

marc_read

Graduate•9 years ago

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Finally got to 10k

Hello all, just to say after starting this thing 18 months ago, I finally got to 10k. And although deliberately trying not to go too fast, still did it in 1hr...

Hello all, just to say after starting this thing 18 months ago, I finally got to...

catchmeifucan

•9 years ago

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Shin pain :(

Have completed week 1 :) I first started c25k last year but had to stop due to shin pain. I do other exercises, spinning HIIT training but I really want to...

Have completed week 1 :) I first started c25k last year but had to stop due to s...

sar1850

•9 years ago

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Refreshing change

Yes i miss the structure of C25K and lauras guidance, but this morning it was just nice to decide that i would just nip out for a 20 min run (I really pushed...

Yes i miss the structure of C25K and lauras guidance, but this morning it was ju...

jules50

Graduate•9 years ago

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week 7 complete!

Managed to get out of the house for a run today and completed week 7 - little later than expected thanks to Davina Bloody McCall... sister talked me into...

Managed to get out of the house for a run today and completed week 7 - little la...

Rolyat_Adnama

Graduate•9 years ago

11 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2015

Joining a club, I think! Maybe??

W4 R3 done!

Week 3 done 😁😁😁👍

Goodbye Week 1!

Wk9 run 3, thank you!

W2R1 Done!!

Help with a pulled muscle !!

Week 1 Complete

A little lost.

Do as I say, not as I do.

This time next week!!!"Walk the Wight" prep with sore ankle :(

Early Days but it can be done!

Week 7 done

Week 5 Run 1 - not at all bad

Week 2 done :D

Back on track

Weight management services in pharmacies questionnaire

R U N !

HIP STRAIN

Rest days, I'm after some advice!

Wk1R3 completed!

Passport: check. Factor 50: check. Trainers: check!

Hello from Honolulu

3 years on...

Graduation is on the horizon

4.5 miles and rising

Finally got to 10k

Shin pain :(

Refreshing change

week 7 complete!

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