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I'm so happy - W5 Run3 never give up.

This is my first post on here but have been reading all the tips, advice & motivation since I started. Two girls, I met through the group, and I have just...

This is my first post on here but have been reading all the tips, advice & motiv...

Doone

Graduate•8 years ago

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10K

It was a lovely morning to get up early and get out for a run. And yes I did it. I completed 10K. Very slowly but a good even pace throughout.

It was a lovely morning to get up early and get out for a run. And yes I did it....

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•8 years ago

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#thisgirlcanRUNinNEWshoesxx

Lovely news shoes, and flashing armbands too! No excuse for not training for my March 10k now. I should be able to run with the breeze!!!!!!!! love them,...

Lovely news shoes, and flashing armbands too! No excuse for not training for my...

Millsie-J

Graduate•8 years ago

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Definitely not a morning runner😰

so disappointed ! Decided to run this morning as going away for the weekend & not sure of routes so off I went ready to fight the "I'm not a morning person"...

so disappointed ! Decided to run this morning as going away for the weekend & no...

Pc59

Graduate•8 years ago

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Finally.... I DID IT... 10K.................................................................................

It's a great feeling. Completed 10K (in 65 minutes though). Never expected it to be this difficult. It was a long 4 month journey and have reached my goal a...

It's a great feeling. Completed 10K (in 65 minutes though). Never expected it to...

Slowdude

•8 years ago

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Moving on

Well tonight I just finished run 3 of week 4. Now will be moving on to the dreaded week 5 which seems to be a massive leap in time running. A lot of people on...

Well tonight I just finished run 3 of week 4. Now will be moving on to the dread...

Happytorun

Graduate•8 years ago

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Ya know what I noticed?

My legs don't hurt anymore! When I started the program back in March, (I was 36 pounds heavier) every time I ran, my shins would KILL. My calves would...

My legs don't hurt anymore! When I started the program back in March, (I was ...

PotterBook

Graduate•8 years ago

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W9R3 graduated!

Cant quite believe we did it. It was the best run we have done so far - dont know if it was the excitement or relief but I honestly felt like we were gliding...

Cant quite believe we did it. It was the best run we have done so far - dont kno...

Aldlib

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week Two - Tick!

Well, that's week two done. According to runkeeper I was a full minute quicker than I'd been on Monday, but according to my brain it was the toughest night of...

Well, that's week two done. According to runkeeper I was a full minute quicker t...

Cookie1166

•8 years ago

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W5r3 - smashed it!

Just finished week 5 run 3 ....20 mins running! Cant believe i did it! Bring on week 6! x

Just finished week 5 run 3 ....20 mins running! Cant believe i did it! Bring on ...

charliejack

Graduate•8 years ago

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week 6 six, never thought I would make it!

I had completed the first two runs of week 6, which were a relief after the 20 min run of week 5, but really did not feel I could do 25 mins straight. Friday...

I had completed the first two runs of week 6, which were a relief after the 20 m...

shortstraw58

•8 years ago

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Now I'm getting worried...

A while ago I signed up to do the Great South 5k as my husband is doing the 10mile run on the Sunday. I was already having a wobble as, since graduation, I've...

A while ago I signed up to do the Great South 5k as my husband is doing the 10mi...

SCGUK

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9 / Day 1

Oh boy was I looking forward to getting my gear back on for this one .. a week not running after 8 weeks of running every other day is an awfully long time....

Oh boy was I looking forward to getting my gear back on for this one .. a week n...

RobD

Graduate•8 years ago

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W4 shin pain

Hi guys. Any help great fully recived. W4 r1 went ok. R2 pain in left shin started after 5min run, I ended up walking the rest of the way round. Took a day off...

Hi guys. Any help great fully recived. W4 r1 went ok. R2 pain in left shin start...

Gemset

Graduate•8 years ago

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Just met Laura :o)

I re-run the W5R3 last night (I like doing all the runs twice) and as you were all mentioning Laura I have finally downloaded the podcast last night. I was...

I re-run the W5R3 last night (I like doing all the runs twice) and as you were a...

Sinouche

Graduate•8 years ago

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Not loving it anymore 😞

just finished week 8. I've done myself proud but I've totally lost the excitement of it all. I only started this to see if I could do it and with that almost...

just finished week 8. I've done myself proud but I've totally lost the exciteme...

Amandalawrence74

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week5 Run3

First ever post. Just completed Week5 Run3. Not sure if it really counts on the treadmill tho. Hoping to take it outside soon. Is there a big difference?

First ever post. Just completed Week5 Run3. Not sure if it really counts on the ...

Charleyfish

•8 years ago

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W8R2!!!!!! ('only 2 1/2 miles..')

I was slightly apprehensive going into this one as had found W8R1 very hard, but I think that was because I had been poorly and had been in bed for a few days,...

I was slightly apprehensive going into this one as had found W8R1 very hard, but...

MVeganlatte

Graduate•8 years ago

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And back to earth...

Since graduating I have been on a bit of a high. I've done a few 30+ minute runs and supported my husband by running W1R1 with him. He runs faster than me, so...

Since graduating I have been on a bit of a high. I've done a few 30+ minute runs...

tortoisegirl

Graduate•8 years ago

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Onwards and upwards....

I want to make the most of the current enthusiasm that I'm experiencing, and therefore I'm keen to push myself toward 10K. The dilemma I have is how to go...

I want to make the most of the current enthusiasm that I'm experiencing, and the...

Simonc25k

Graduate•8 years ago

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Beginners Luck

I am beginning the program from Monday this coming week. In my early twenties but i have not done any running since i ceased playing football a few years back....

I am beginning the program from Monday this coming week. In my early twenties bu...

Abumusa

•8 years ago

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Sparkling in the dark :-) W5r2(third time!)

Last night as Mr Rainbow picked me up from work, he mentioned that our daughters were supposed to be cooking tea while he was out, so I might not be able to go...

Last night as Mr Rainbow picked me up from work, he mentioned that our daughters...

RainbowC

Graduate•8 years ago

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Free delivery this weekend

Hi All, as the weather has changed Ive been looking to add to my running wardrobe. Today I find that Mountain Warehouse online have free delivery this...

Hi All, as the weather has changed Ive been looking to add to my running wardrob...

Millsie-J

Graduate•8 years ago

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This potato got off the couch

I am over 50 and have completed week one of the C25K. I kept it a secret from everyone because I didn't believe I could run a step, lets face it the last time...

I am over 50 and have completed week one of the C25K. I kept it a secret from ev...

Jullaly

Graduate•8 years ago

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7 am graduation run in the rain ☔️

Well I've only gone and done it - 30 minutes running and hit 5k again. I now feel like a bit of a runner 😯 I am so proud as I've done 5k over the last few...

Well I've only gone and done it - 30 minutes running and hit 5k again. I now fee...

Indiscoot

Graduate•8 years ago

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Post Graduation Stepping Stones run finally completed.

I have just returned from my 3rd attempt at this run, after graduating recently. It's the run at 150bpm, 155 and finally 160bpm for the final five minutes....

I have just returned from my 3rd attempt at this run, after graduating recently....

Yoyojogger

Graduate•8 years ago

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To parkrun or not....

For a while now I've been wanting to take part in my local parkrun. I graduated a while ago and have since done another two 5k runs. The trouble is it usually...

For a while now I've been wanting to take part in my local parkrun. I graduated ...

Kegwills

Graduate•8 years ago

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Any advice on transitioning from treadmill to outdoor running?

Hi everyone! I'm new here, and already have a question for you :-) I've been doing the C25K on and off for most of the year, falling off the wagon a couple of...

Hi everyone! I'm new here, and already have a question for you :-) I've been doi...

DanDanJapan

•8 years ago

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Entering Formal 5Ks - a question to the forum

Hi all At what stage did you or would you enter a formal 5K run? I know that not many people initially cover 5K in C25K, but can run for 30 minutes. I also...

Hi all At what stage did you or would you enter a formal 5K run? I know that not...

Sofargoner

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 3 day 1

On Wednesday I did day 1 of week 3, this time in a coastal park when I spent most of the time avoiding rabbit holes😀. Friday brings day 2 and back home so...

On Wednesday I did day 1 of week 3, this time in a coastal park when I spent mos...

janey38

Graduate•8 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2016

I'm so happy - W5 Run3 never give up.

10K

#thisgirlcanRUNinNEWshoesxx

Definitely not a morning runner😰

Finally.... I DID IT... 10K.................................................................................

Moving on

Ya know what I noticed?

W9R3 graduated!

Week Two - Tick!

W5r3 - smashed it!

week 6 six, never thought I would make it!

Now I'm getting worried...

Week 9 / Day 1

W4 shin pain

Just met Laura :o)

Not loving it anymore 😞

Week5 Run3

W8R2!!!!!! ('only 2 1/2 miles..')

And back to earth...

Onwards and upwards....

Beginners Luck

Sparkling in the dark :-) W5r2(third time!)

Free delivery this weekend

This potato got off the couch

7 am graduation run in the rain ☔️

Post Graduation Stepping Stones run finally completed.

To parkrun or not....

Any advice on transitioning from treadmill to outdoor running?

Entering Formal 5Ks - a question to the forum

Week 3 day 1

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