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5k at last!😊

Unbelievably today I ran for 5k in 36mins 39secs. I 'graduated' two weeks ago from the 9 week plan but only managed just over 4K. When I began week one I...

Unbelievably today I ran for 5k in 36mins 39secs. I 'graduated' two weeks ago fr...

Jetts

Graduate•7 years ago

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W/5R3 WoopWoop

Need I say any more? The wine is pored.... I can't get over the feeling that I can't believe I did it 20 whole minutes running 😁...I put it off all day.... I...

Need I say any more? The wine is pored.... I can't get over the feeling that I c...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 7 run 2 - much needed solitude

Hi everyone 👋🏻 hope you're all well. I am no longer going to refer to a run the day after planned as a day late. I am not going to use the negativity that...

Hi everyone 👋🏻 hope you're all well. I am no longer going to refer to a run th...

MrsT82

•7 years ago

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Another one done

Hi all just completed week2, looking forward to next week, am so enjoying reading all the posts on here, all the encouragement and advice, just like to say you...

Hi all just completed week2, looking forward to next week, am so enjoying readin...

Tricky2836

•7 years ago

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Week 1 - Done!

I thought the high of completing Run 1 was amazing but finishing Week 1 is even better! I've learned a few things this week: 1. I should believe in myself...

I thought the high of completing Run 1 was amazing but finishing Week 1 is even ...

EmC25K

Graduate•7 years ago

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Couch to London Marathon

I need all the support I can get. I'm in my early 60s... and up to week nine. My head is there dragging my body with it is a different matter. Would love to...

I need all the support I can get. I'm in my early 60s... and up to week nine. My...

Viva54

•7 years ago

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W5R3 Completed!!

Been lurking for a while now, second attempt at C25K. Tried at the start of last year ( when I joined this group!) but damaged my knee followed by a flare up...

Been lurking for a while now, second attempt at C25K. Tried at the start of last...

Graduate•7 years ago

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10K IN TWO HALVES!!!

Hey people, I had the most delicious run today - my third of the week. Having returned from hilly Cornwall I am back to my local flat terrain - PRAISE DA...

Hey people, I had the most delicious run today - my third of the week. Having re...

danzargo

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running too slowly?

I've approached C25K with a slowly does it mantra which has taken me to W8 R3. Far beyond anything I could ever do before. This morning a couple running...

I've approached C25K with a slowly does it mantra which has taken me to W8 R3. F...

Amy1931

Graduate•7 years ago

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New shoes but not for today

As per "the rules" I am posting a pic of my new shoes. Cost a fortune, half a wet suit! but getting birthday money soon to help:) However since the last run,...

As per "the rules" I am posting a pic of my new shoes. Cost a fortune, half a w...

nikkiwabit

Graduate•7 years ago

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Completed "Week 4 Run 2" with numb leg at the end. Is it Okay to continue?

Hello everyone, Yesterday, I completed my “Week 4 Run 2”. While running second 5 minutes, I lost full sense of my left leg but completed without worry. Same...

Hello everyone, Yesterday, I completed my “Week 4 Run 2”. While running second...

BRsha

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8 finally finished!!

Finally after almost 2weeks, what with holiday gremlins, work & childcare I went out the morning (later than I would have liked) & put W8 to bed, a hot sweaty...

Finally after almost 2weeks, what with holiday gremlins, work & childcare I went...

Runningraspberrydiva

Graduate•7 years ago

11 Replies

Strength training?

Hi all, So I know that if you are a runner you have to strength train, too, so you don't lose your muscle and you strengthen your legs to run more...

Hi all, So I know that if you are a runner you have to strength train, too, so ...

Monique1

•7 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1 | I found this a little easier

I just finished my first run of week 3. The first 90 seconds was actually a little hard -- it felt like I hadn't fallen into a pace yet -- but then I was...

I just finished my first run of week 3. The first 90 seconds was actually a litt...

Alice_

•7 years ago

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Run along the water

Up north for a few days with the family and I've just finished the stamina podcast with Laura this early morn to keep me company. Beautiful trails and a...

Up north for a few days with the family and I've just finished the stamina podca...

Decker

•7 years ago

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Run along the water

Up north for a few days with the family and I've just finished the stamina podcast with Laura to keep me company. Beautiful trails at the boardwalk over the...

Up north for a few days with the family and I've just finished the stamina podca...

Decker

•7 years ago

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At last!

Well, week 9 took me 15 days and the whole process took me just short of 12 weeks but here I am......27 runs safe in the bag and I have GRADUATED! Never felt...

Well, week 9 took me 15 days and the whole process took me just short of 12 week...

Tracey5kOneDay

Graduate•7 years ago

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Beating shin splints... Fingers crossed

I always thought I couldn't run because whenever I tried I got shin splints and had to stop. Fast forward 10 years and 2 kids later I thought I would try...

I always thought I couldn't run because whenever I tried I got shin splints and ...

LesleyD123

•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 1

After 4 long night shifts and very little sleep I forced myself to start my week 6 run this morning. I found it very difficult, probably because my diet has...

After 4 long night shifts and very little sleep I forced myself to start my week...

Nozza03

Graduate•7 years ago

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Please report all spam messages or any you are unsure about, by clicking On The top three dots of the message a report button will come up. We seem to have an...

Please report all spam messages or any you are unsure about, by clicking On The ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4 R3

Did not want to go today was feeling very lazy. However, so glad I did feeling great after. Felt I could carry on. Next week should be fun the last run is...

Did not want to go today was feeling very lazy. However, so glad I did feeling g...

Troyski74

Graduate•7 years ago

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Strange

I have just received this in my messages....any ideas???

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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The joy of a comforable pace run🌻

I have always found running further than 30 minutes a huge effort. I have done it but the worst part for me is running past the place where I usually finish....

I have always found running further than 30 minutes a huge effort. I have done i...

Bluebirdrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

39 Replies

W2R3 complete

Can't believe that week went so fast (not me I can assure you!) Was approaching the turnaround pylon which is normally my half way point but decided to just...

Can't believe that week went so fast (not me I can assure you!) Was approaching ...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week9R2 - Yes!

I've had so many rest days over the last couple of weeks I think it constitutes a holiday. I gave myself a kick this morning and set off to a different...

I've had so many rest days over the last couple of weeks I think it constitutes ...

bareliz

•7 years ago

27 Replies

Week 4 R3. Stil feel tender from R2 would you give extra rest?

Hi all Long story short on my Week4R2 my app that i used closed down on my phone and when I realised i started the app again. I endes up running for 38...

Hi all Long story short on my Week4R2 my app that i used closed down on my phon...

Yorkie82

•7 years ago

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Post graduation, let off the lead

My first week of running without the encouraging tones of Mr Johnson is now complete. That was quite an experience, totally unstructured, completely out of my...

My first week of running without the encouraging tones of Mr Johnson is now comp...

lardofale

Graduate•7 years ago

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Yeeeehhhhhh

Just done wk5 r3 oh my god I DID IT I cannot believe it I'm ssoooo happy have no one here to hug or tell so I'm so glad I have you all to share with wk 6 bring...

Just done wk5 r3 oh my god I DID IT I cannot believe it I'm ssoooo happy have no...

Frostycat2

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 complete

Wow. That was a tough run. I thought I couldn't run for 5 minutes. Instead, I complete the course and added an extra 4 minutes of running. The four minutes...

Wow. That was a tough run. I thought I couldn't run for 5 minutes. Instead, I c...

Hidden

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Parkrun pacer

Hi everyone, i graduated C25k the 1st July, joined a club and run 3 times a week, one club run one parkrun and the third on my own or with a development group....

Hi everyone, i graduated C25k the 1st July, joined a club and run 3 times a week...

michele2907

Graduate•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

5k at last!😊

W/5R3 WoopWoop

Week 7 run 2 - much needed solitude

Another one done

Week 1 - Done!

Couch to London Marathon

W5R3 Completed!!

10K IN TWO HALVES!!!

Running too slowly?

New shoes but not for today

Completed "Week 4 Run 2" with numb leg at the end. Is it Okay to continue?

W8 finally finished!!

Strength training?

Week 3 Run 1 | I found this a little easier

Run along the water

Run along the water

At last!

Beating shin splints... Fingers crossed

Week 6 run 1

Spam messages

W4 R3

Strange

The joy of a comforable pace run🌻

W2R3 complete

Week9R2 - Yes!

Week 4 R3. Stil feel tender from R2 would you give extra rest?

Post graduation, let off the lead

Yeeeehhhhhh

Week 4 Run 1 complete

Parkrun pacer

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