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W6 R1

Some runs you will remember for a long time, maybe because of the pain, or your struggle to breathe, or the elation at completing a week. w6 R1 will go down as...

Some runs you will remember for a long time, maybe because of the pain, or your ...

Patrick1942

Graduate•8 years ago

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First long run in a while

Due to illness and holiday I've only managed one long run since graduation. So today was the day for a repeat performance. The weather was perfect, sunny but...

Due to illness and holiday I've only managed one long run since graduation. So t...

JaySeeSkinny

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1 done!

Done! And felt ok after, bit sore on the calves and a pink face, but on the whole when I got into the rhythm of running and breathing it went really well. Few...

Done! And felt ok after, bit sore on the calves and a pink face, but on the whol...

KT304

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R3: my first failure 😥

I don't know what went wrong. Well I do, my breathing was all over the shop. I got to about 18 minutes and just stopped. Which was another mistake as if I'd...

I don't know what went wrong. Well I do, my breathing was all over the shop. I g...

vivster

Graduate•8 years ago

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Fat belly!!!!

My main reason for starting this programme was to lose weight. Although I can feel my fitness is improving I can see & have read many disappointing but...

My main reason for starting this programme was to lose weight. Although I can fe...

Doodles123

Graduate•8 years ago

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Oh I do like to be beside the seaside

Well the clocks have gone forward so I can't believe I was willingly up at 7 (6am as far as my body is concerned) and out of the house half an hour later...

Well the clocks have gone forward so I can't believe I was willingly up at 7 (6a...

builtforcomfort

Graduate•8 years ago

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W3R3

So this morning it was wet and windy, its an obvious lay in day !!! instead up at 7am to strap those running shoes on . wet underfoot and slippery so a bit...

So this morning it was wet and windy, its an obvious lay in day !!! instead up a...

Nick_Buddha_12

Graduate•8 years ago

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Back at it

I graduated in January, ran regularly for a short few weeks, then due to a work pressures and getting sick, slowed down, then stopped. I was nervous about...

I graduated in January, ran regularly for a short few weeks, then due to a work ...

Joanee

Graduate•8 years ago

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Beginner

Hi all, I have decided to do the Couch to 5k and started tonight. I am very unfit, so decided to do the 5 minute walk as suggested, and then did 1 minute runs...

Hi all, I have decided to do the Couch to 5k and started tonight. I am very unf...

Son1

Graduate•8 years ago

12 Replies

Fitness apps

Anyone know of a distance/speed app that works in the background whilst C25K is doing it's thing??

Anyone know of a distance/speed app that works in the background whilst C25K is ...

justkeepgoing

Graduate•8 years ago

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parkrun on tour

Had a special outing at this weeks parkrun, as it couldn't be held at usual venue. Went to Hope beach, with the start and finish actually on the sand. Then it...

Had a special outing at this weeks parkrun, as it couldn't be held at usual venu...

AbracaDeborah

Graduate•8 years ago

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Ok I got it wrong..

Thought I was ahead of myself. In fact today I ran w3r2 not w3r3. Despite a dodgy knee which I think was eased by my stroll yesterday I set out for the run...

Thought I was ahead of myself. In fact today I ran w3r2 not w3r3. Despite a dodg...

MrMannering

•8 years ago

4 Replies

"Rest" days - what do you do?

Hi All. I'm curious to find out what people do on their rest days when not doing a C25K session. What strengthening exercises (if any) do you do? Does...

Hi All. I'm curious to find out what people do on their rest days when not doing...

barmybint

Graduate•8 years ago

12 Replies

Add profile pic

Silly question. But how do I add a profile pic rather than pink blob?

Cgar

Graduate•8 years ago

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WINDSWEPT BUT STILL RUNNING

Well I managed run 2 of week 8 today on a very wet and windswept promenade! I am visiting my home town of Aberystwyth for the weekend so it was a lovely...

Well I managed run 2 of week 8 today on a very wet and windswept promenade! I a...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Couple of stupid questions...

I did W1R2 yesterday so am still really new to this and have a couple of stupid questions... I know the programme is 3 runs per week, and understand why the...

I did W1R2 yesterday so am still really new to this and have a couple of stupid ...

Geordie_julie

•8 years ago

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C25k+ stepping stone

Have now run this podcast twice out of my 3 runs this week. Found it relatively easy to follow the pace during the first run, even though I had doubts...

Have now run this podcast twice out of my 3 runs this week. Found it relatively ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Different Parkrun

I was visiting the West Country this weekend and thought I'd take the opportunity to become a parkrun tourist. My nearest parkrun was Longrun Meadow at...

I was visiting the West Country this weekend and thought I'd take the opportunit...

Frank-ntj

•8 years ago

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Mr and Mrs Bob go parkrunning

Hi everyone, So I did my first Parkrun today in Market Harborough and while I've done 5 or 6 5k runs I persuaded the Mrs to come along and do her W6R3 at the...

Hi everyone, So I did my first Parkrun today in Market Harborough and while I've...

B0bP

Graduate•8 years ago

20 Replies

Laura's podcast advice?

Hi I am about to embark on week 7.. I use the c25k APP.. I can't download the podcasts... So was wondering if anyone knows the tips.. and advice she gives.. I...

Hi I am about to embark on week 7.. I use the c25k APP.. I can't download the po...

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

21 Replies

Regent's Park 5k BHF run

Hello everybody! Well, today was the big day. My cough had kept me indoors and well away from running since graduation, so I felt a little nervous as well as...

Hello everybody! Well, today was the big day. My cough had kept me indoors and w...

yamiskoi

Graduate•8 years ago

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Parkrun volunteering

First go at volunteering this morning. Really enjoyed it despite the wind and occasional shower. Lots of positives responses from the runners and thankfully no...

First go at volunteering this morning. Really enjoyed it despite the wind and oc...

simonwilliamstutor

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

YO DUDES!

Hello folks - it's me! Yes. It really is! I haven't written a post on here for absolutely ages so thought I'd do a "keeping in touch" post. I am on my fourth...

Hello folks - it's me! Yes. It really is! I haven't written a post on here for a...

danzargo

Graduate•8 years ago

27 Replies

W9R3- graduated!

Well, that's it then. W9r3 completed at parkrun today. Feel really pleased with myself for getting to this point. It's taken 3 weekends to complete w9 as I...

Well, that's it then. W9r3 completed at parkrun today. Feel really pleased with ...

terrapin

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

Doggie danger 😩!

I love dogs and have 2 Jack Russels myself but dogs are becoming a problem on my runs in the woods! Today a man with 2 large dogs (one a husky, Alsatian cross...

I love dogs and have 2 Jack Russels myself but dogs are becoming a problem on my...

JoolieB1

Graduate•8 years ago

23 Replies

Graduated!

I have only gone and done it! Graduated at Parkrun with a time of 33:59, just 26 seconds after my daughter. Very happy with the time!

I have only gone and done it! Graduated at Parkrun with a time of 33:59, just 26...

ladyharvills

Graduate•8 years ago

8 Replies

Now I have no excuse

It is going to be a running Easter and an (over-)optimistic beginning of the "5x50 challenge"

It is going to be a running Easter and an (over-)optimistic beginning of the "5...

secan

Graduate•8 years ago

17 Replies

Really enjoyed this mornings run!

Morning runners Had a few wobbles of late but decided to do something different today and ended up doing the C25k plus speed podcast. Not so much a long run...

Morning runners Had a few wobbles of late but decided to do something different...

mummybrummy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week three started!

Just back from week three run one and did it! Very proud of myself - it includes two THREE minute runs which would have been utterly impossible a couple of...

Just back from week three run one and did it! Very proud of myself - it includes...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Our little running family has been growing

Heathunlocked/NhsC25K will always your home for running. We aim to help everyone through the program and beyond. We are always here to support and guide you...

Heathunlocked/NhsC25K will always your home for running. We aim to help everyon...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2016

W6 R1

First long run in a while

Week 5 Run 1 done!

W6R3: my first failure 😥

Fat belly!!!!

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside

W3R3

Back at it

Beginner

Fitness apps

parkrun on tour

Ok I got it wrong..

"Rest" days - what do you do?

Add profile pic

WINDSWEPT BUT STILL RUNNING

Couple of stupid questions...

C25k+ stepping stone

Different Parkrun

Mr and Mrs Bob go parkrunning

Laura's podcast advice?

Regent's Park 5k BHF run

Parkrun volunteering

YO DUDES!

W9R3- graduated!

Doggie danger 😩!

Graduated!

Now I have no excuse

Really enjoyed this mornings run!

Week three started!

Our little running family has been growing

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