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Week 5 Run 1

I wasn't sure which run to do this morning, after struggling a little with R1&2 last week. Could repeat or start the week of doom! :D I decided that it was 1...

I wasn't sure which run to do this morning, after struggling a little with R1&2 ...

sHAYM4N

Graduate•8 years ago

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I am not a Bee, I don't need pollen Quest week4 -Feel free to join

I am not a Bee, I don't need pollen Quest week 4 - Feel free to join Realfoodieclub Administrator 7 days ago 23 Replies Welcome to the I am not a Bee, I don't...

I am not a Bee, I don't need pollen Quest week 4 - Feel free to join Realfoodie...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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So close to the finish line!!!

So I completed W8R3!! Next comes the hard bit.. W9 the runs this has all been working for. I feel like it's going to be similar to those last 5 minutes of...

So I completed W8R3!! Next comes the hard bit.. W9 the runs this has all been wo...

samanthazhungry

•8 years ago

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I'm on week 9, 1 down & 2 to go

Week 9 Run 1 yesterday morning at 6.00am, weather was a mix of fine rain and light winds, distance covered (per "Tom Tom" watch) was 4.41km and 30 minutes non...

Week 9 Run 1 yesterday morning at 6.00am, weather was a mix of fine rain and lig...

jackjackson

Graduate•8 years ago

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First post Grad Run

Got out quite late for me at 7:50 and had a go at the Stepping Stones podcast and it was interesting I managed it though I do not know how even with the sound...

Got out quite late for me at 7:50 and had a go at the Stepping Stones podcast an...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•8 years ago

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Still Running

Over the weekend I downloaded the c25K+ podcasts but after listening to them I decided that I wouldn't follow them for the moment but instead try and...

Over the weekend I downloaded the c25K+ podcasts but after listening to them I d...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•8 years ago

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W2,R1: not pretty, but I did it!

I was a bit daunted by moving up to W2'to be honest. Four W1 runs and o wasn't finding it easy, but we did it and I made it all the way round. Ankle and...

I was a bit daunted by moving up to W2'to be honest. Four W1 runs and o wasn't ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Don't look at the shadows!

Got a really early start this morning, should have been earlier but as ever I had technical delays and no hubby to assist this time as he was already started...

Got a really early start this morning, should have been earlier but as ever I ha...

OldPossum

•8 years ago

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I got There! Now what

Well I did the lot. Completed the whole 9 yards. No I meant 9 weeks. I really can't recommend this couch to 5k highly enough. I did it via bbc get inspired...

Well I did the lot. Completed the whole 9 yards. No I meant 9 weeks. I really ca...

Collywobbles53

Graduate•8 years ago

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Spam

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Curlygurly2

Graduate•8 years ago

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I'm new to C25K and aiming to take part in a family team triathlon next April in Mooloolaba.

Looking for tips on running/ walking in hilly area.

Mooloolabatri

•8 years ago

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W2 R3 tears in the park

A few people have followed my first couple of posts (thank you) and my joys of being able to start This Thing. Also to give me really helpful advice about...

A few people have followed my first couple of posts (thank you) and my joys of b...

Sofargoner

Graduate•8 years ago

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plankity plank plankity plank

hello there just an update on my first week of planking!!....lol can do a minute now without falling over !!

hello there just an update on my first week of planking!!....lol can do a minute...

givman

•8 years ago

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Week 7 scraped through

Just about scraped through w7 run3. I was super hot and not in a good way. Went out at 4pm, maybe I should have left it until later after the sun went down. I...

Just about scraped through w7 run3. I was super hot and not in a good way. Went ...

Vanessa291

Graduate•8 years ago

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..up to 8 - and I don't mean pm ;)

OMG I've done it - I've actually run the 8Ks I'll need to do in the real Central Park!!!! Only two weeks to the big birthday and race day - which means the...

OMG I've done it - I've actually run the 8Ks I'll need to do in the real Central...

CentralPark

Graduate•8 years ago

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In The Interests Of A Better Running Experience, What I On Your Playlist?

I ask this because My list is cobbled together from stuff already on my trusty IPod classic. I am reasonably happy with it, but it could be improved, which...

I ask this because My list is cobbled together from stuff already on my trusty I...

Suebguineapig

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk 5 Run 3 done!

The gremlins were out in force this afternoon ......... It's too hot ..... It might rain....... I had too much to drink last night ....... I should look after...

The gremlins were out in force this afternoon ......... It's too hot ..... It mi...

TessHardy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Achieved my goal!

I started out on C25k because I had lost 6 stone, wanted to get fit and set myself a challenge , this was to maintain/continue my weight loss and to get more...

I started out on C25k because I had lost 6 stone, wanted to get fit and set myse...

heavyhorse

Graduate•8 years ago

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W10R1

Ye really! Went for my first post graduation run this morning. 32 mins and 4.7 km's. Working up to that 5k! Really enjoyed it! no laura though...just me...

Ye really! Went for my first post graduation run this morning. 32 mins and 4.7...

Big_fella

Graduate•8 years ago

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Husband thinks I'm boring

Thanks to my sister in law who graduated a few months ago, I was really motivated by her and now I'm on w6r1. I'm so pleased with myself to get this far, yet...

Thanks to my sister in law who graduated a few months ago, I was really motivate...

condaw10

Graduate•8 years ago

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Am I really considering life after Laura?

Strange change of mindset today... instead of thinking "if" I finish the programme, it's been more of a "when" I finish sort of day. So me & hubby plodding...

Strange change of mindset today... instead of thinking "if" I finish the program...

Polly2723

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R3 done ...

It's taken us 12 weeks to get to this point but yesterday we ran 25 mins without stopping! We are thinking if repeating week 6 a couple more times before...

It's taken us 12 weeks to get to this point but yesterday we ran 25 mins without...

AnnetteandMike

Graduate•8 years ago

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Help needed using a garmin forerunner 15...doh

Hi there Am pretty new but finished my W4 r3 today wahoo. Now heading into week 5 and have decided to get out my garmin FR15 which hubby bought for me some...

Hi there Am pretty new but finished my W4 r3 today wahoo. Now heading into week ...

Beelady

Graduate•8 years ago

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I think I may of got the bug

So I completed w9 R1 earlier this morning and now I've just been to the Gym and ran for 20 minutes on the treadmill I don't know what's happened to me, I think...

So I completed w9 R1 earlier this morning and now I've just been to the Gym and ...

Clairratc

Graduate•8 years ago

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OMG I'm halfway through - but now I've got a problem shoe!

OMG halfway through! Wk4 R2 completed & can't believe this non-runner is half way through the programme. Must say the music this week is def an acquired taste...

OMG halfway through! Wk4 R2 completed & can't believe this non-runner is half wa...

Songfish

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Im gobsmacked

Every step of W3 R1 was agony. My legs ached, my knee hurt, my ankles hurt, my calves hurt, my hamstrings hurt, Laura was really getting on my nerves, her...

Every step of W3 R1 was agony. My legs ached, my knee hurt, my ankles hurt, my...

Titch121

•8 years ago

27 Replies

Fed up 😕

On w4r2, it was torture today for some reason, tried to stay positive but by end of last run it literally was one foot in front of the other with a slight...

On w4r2, it was torture today for some reason, tried to stay positive but by end...

Julie425K

•8 years ago

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A seaside run - w7r3

Visiting the outlaws in sunny Southend this weekend, so I decided I'd bring my kit and see if I could manage a better run than I've historically managed here....

Visiting the outlaws in sunny Southend this weekend, so I decided I'd bring my k...

RainbowC

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 check but brain bully at it again!

Despite feeling so not like running today after helping my son and his partner move home yesterday...I went out and did it...Wahoo! Noticed my brain bully at...

Despite feeling so not like running today after helping my son and his partner m...

Beelady

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R3 Completed and Feeling Good

HI every one. Im a 54 year old Male. I actually started C25K late last summer with most runs around a local park. Got up to W6R2 but kind of gave up as the...

HI every one. Im a 54 year old Male. I actually started C25K late last summer wi...

Woody131061

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2016

Week 5 Run 1

I am not a Bee, I don't need pollen Quest week4 -Feel free to join

So close to the finish line!!!

I'm on week 9, 1 down & 2 to go

First post Grad Run

Still Running

W2,R1: not pretty, but I did it!

Don't look at the shadows!

I got There! Now what

Spam

I'm new to C25K and aiming to take part in a family team triathlon next April in Mooloolaba.

W2 R3 tears in the park

plankity plank plankity plank

Week 7 scraped through

..up to 8 - and I don't mean pm ;)

In The Interests Of A Better Running Experience, What I On Your Playlist?

Wk 5 Run 3 done!

Achieved my goal!

W10R1

Husband thinks I'm boring

Am I really considering life after Laura?

W6R3 done ...

Help needed using a garmin forerunner 15...doh

I think I may of got the bug

OMG I'm halfway through - but now I've got a problem shoe!

Im gobsmacked

Fed up 😕

A seaside run - w7r3

Week 5 Run 3 check but brain bully at it again!

W6R3 Completed and Feeling Good

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