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New C25K runner

I did my first run about 4 weeks ago, after not doing any physical activity for 30 years. I managed the first 3 weeks reasonably ok but I have struggled this...

I did my first run about 4 weeks ago, after not doing any physical activity for ...

nero99

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk 2 R3 Early morning run

Up early so run completed by 6.30 am- a good feeling to think that I am already a bit fitter than I was only 2 weeks ago 🙂

Up early so run completed by 6.30 am- a good feeling to think that I am already ...

Lastlight

Graduate•7 years ago

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I am a tortoise!

I've been a bit lost since completing C25K so thought I'd go back to the comforting structure the Laura gives me (despite the dodgy music). Thought I'd try...

I've been a bit lost since completing C25K so thought I'd go back to the comfort...

Devonwalker

•7 years ago

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W7R1 rainy run

A successful 25 minute run in the rain! I think today was my first gremlin-free run, not a single "I can't do this" or "I should stop" entered my head, it made...

A successful 25 minute run in the rain! I think today was my first gremlin-free ...

Lazybones1

•7 years ago

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1st run today!

Hi everyone! So I did my first couch to 5k today and it was tough but strangely felt amazing at the end! Decided to do it as I am desperate to loose weight and...

Hi everyone! So I did my first couch to 5k today and it was tough but strangely ...

Leanne168

•7 years ago

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Gaining it back, and slowing down

Help... I've gained back 14.8 pounds of the 52 pounds I've lost. I haven't been running, and I've lost all motivation and determination. I don't know why. I...

Help... I've gained back 14.8 pounds of the 52 pounds I've lost. I haven't been...

PotterBook

Graduate•7 years ago

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Frustrated! 😭

I ran wk4r2 on Monday, and was so pleased with being able to run it with more strength and endurance, than the r1. So exciting to feel how much stronger I am...

I ran wk4r2 on Monday, and was so pleased with being able to run it with more st...

JDelve

•7 years ago

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Week 4 done!

Title says it all really! In terms of the step up, this week seems easier than W3. Week 5 next. Quite like the idea of R1, seems manageable from where I am...

Title says it all really! In terms of the step up, this week seems easier than ...

PruesDad

•7 years ago

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1st Parkrun tomorrow... yikes!

I thought it was about time to do this as I can then only improve on my time. I'm on week 6 run 2 tomorrow which I can remember without Laura in my ear. After...

I thought it was about time to do this as I can then only improve on my time. I'...

Clairejo40plus

Graduate•7 years ago

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Red Face

Picture of my red face after WK2R2. Let's see if it will be a little less red in a few weeks time.

Picture of my red face after WK2R2. Let's see if it will be a little less red in...

rarroe

•7 years ago

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Bad day at work but.......

So it was a pretty bad day at work today. 6 weeks ago I would have come straight home and poured a G&T, but tonight on went my trainers instead. I only went...

So it was a pretty bad day at work today. 6 weeks ago I would have come straight...

SueKen

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 run 1 finished, finally!

Hi everyone, I've been lurking since March when I first attempted c25k and failed miserably. I really needed to get some weight off first as I'm massively...

Hi everyone, I've been lurking since March when I first attempted c25k and faile...

Aimeexdx

•7 years ago

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Smashed it

W4R3 found today run a lot better than run as per seems to b the pattern very wet evening but all good. Having a slight problem with pins and needles in my...

W4R3 found today run a lot better than run as per seems to b the pattern very we...

Aliarm

•7 years ago

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W3R2 - Boom 💥 I feel amazing!!!

I have decided Friday runs ( R2 every week) is my favourite run, I feel hyped.. again! What's everyone else's experience..

I have decided Friday runs ( R2 every week) is my favourite run, I feel hyped.. ...

Penny321

•7 years ago

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Womanly woes

Hi all, Sorry woman-specific question coming! I went out today for a run, but had to give up about 10 minutes in because my period cramps were really bad. How...

Hi all, Sorry woman-specific question coming! I went out today for a run, but ha...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Repeating W6

Barely made it 10 mins into R3.

resolution

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk 2 R3

Completed week 2, I'm so pleased with myself. I really didn't feel like doing this at my usual time of 8am as it was my birthday yesterday and I over indulged...

Completed week 2, I'm so pleased with myself. I really didn't feel like doing th...

Ange1825

•7 years ago

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Week one run three

Just did my third run of the week, and my legs are in agony!!!! The first two runs were fine which I was surprised about as it was the first exercise I've done...

Just did my third run of the week, and my legs are in agony!!!! The first two ru...

Steph1972

•7 years ago

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A funny old week

Week 7 started with Laura leaving me. I guess I should've seen the signs but it was a shock. I set off in silence; nothing. Fiddled about with the phone a...

Week 7 started with Laura leaving me. I guess I should've seen the signs but it...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W8 done!

Hi Have just completed W8 and surprisingly it was easier than W7. I only joined the forum recently, long after I started. Weeks 1 and 2 were really hard,...

Hi Have just completed W8 and surprisingly it was easier than W7. I only joine...

KoKo30

Graduate•7 years ago

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Ever feel the Universe is laughing at you.

So I came back all guns firing. Got to week 4, and BAM!, was in a car accident and now am on crutches. But I will be back, just another obstacle to over come.

So I came back all guns firing. Got to week 4, and BAM!, was in a car accident a...

Jazznblues

•7 years ago

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W3r3 completed 🎉

I can't believe ive got this far, I'm delighted 😁. I can't wait to tackle week 4 it looks terrifying, but for now i'm happy to enjoy being 1/3 of my way...

I can't believe ive got this far, I'm delighted 😁. I can't wait to tackle week ...

Minnielala

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Week 9 Completed

Hey guys . Well may as well be honest now . I left this longer than i'd like and last night we had pizza at work haha. Absolutely knew i'd regret it but...

Hey guys . Well may as well be honest now . I left this longer than i'd like a...

Rickne

Graduate•7 years ago

19 Replies

Week 2 completed!!

I feel great!! Never thought I would be able to do this, just finished wk2 run 3, covered 3.4 k. Thanks to all for the support and motivation 👍🏻🏃🏃

I feel great!! Never thought I would be able to do this, just finished wk2 run 3...

Jonno7452

•7 years ago

2 Replies

I'm new here

Signed up via Couch Potato to 5k. Looking for tips and motivation to see this through to the end.

Signed up via Couch Potato to 5k. Looking for tips and motivation to see this th...

RixyRobin

•7 years ago

8 Replies

W4 nailed.

I am ready to throw myself into Week 5 now. Is it just me or does everyone feel like they creep through each run, enjoying the success but never really shaking...

I am ready to throw myself into Week 5 now. Is it just me or does everyone feel ...

Bonkersbrit

Graduate•7 years ago

12 Replies

Best ground to start on??

Hi,I did week one day two today and couldn't manage the 3rd run,feet were like lead weights,first day i did on flat ground in a lap,today I went into the woods...

Hi,I did week one day two today and couldn't manage the 3rd run,feet were like l...

Mee07

•7 years ago

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Week2run1 done -dodging puddles

I missed yesterday as my mum was up and really missed it! Started week 2 today in my new shiny trainers, new sports bra and and vest top. Think this helped...

I missed yesterday as my mum was up and really missed it! Started week 2 today...

Hobblethwaite

•7 years ago

8 Replies

How many times??

I am really considering getting me and my fiancee involved in this as it would be a great way of getting more active and start shedding some weight before the...

I am really considering getting me and my fiancee involved in this as it would b...

GCottier23

•7 years ago

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couldnt do it :( w7r3 ....... twice

as above , very disappointed , tried twice today before work i managed just the warm up walk and didnt even start running my head was all over place my tummy...

as above , very disappointed , tried twice today before work i managed just the ...

secksy34

Graduate•7 years ago

15 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

New C25K runner

Wk 2 R3 Early morning run

I am a tortoise!

W7R1 rainy run

1st run today!

Gaining it back, and slowing down

Frustrated! 😭

Week 4 done!

1st Parkrun tomorrow... yikes!

Red Face

Bad day at work but.......

Week 1 run 1 finished, finally!

Smashed it

W3R2 - Boom 💥 I feel amazing!!!

Womanly woes

Repeating W6

Wk 2 R3

Week one run three

A funny old week

W8 done!

Ever feel the Universe is laughing at you.

W3r3 completed 🎉

Week 9 Completed

Week 2 completed!!

I'm new here

W4 nailed.

Best ground to start on??

Week2run1 done -dodging puddles

How many times??

couldnt do it :( w7r3 ....... twice

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