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I completed w8r3 and then lost my way. Was poorly, then working nights and before I knew it, I've not run for 3 wks. Feel really annoyed and need to motivate...

C'mon, get backside in gear

I completed w8r3 and then lost my way. Was poorly, then working nights and befor...

Wortho

•7 years ago

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W4R3

Really wasn't feeling the love for a run today I tried putting on my running clothes and trainers but just couldn't get out the door ended up pottering in the...

Really wasn't feeling the love for a run today I tried putting on my running clo...

Hidden

•7 years ago

After a bit of encouragement really. I've been really loving this so far and keeping up with my runs, but about to start week 5 and just had a sneaky peak at...

Panicked about wk5R3

After a bit of encouragement really. I've been really loving this so far and ke...

Simone101

•7 years ago

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Graduation Run

I turned 60 in May this year and after loosing 2.5 Stone the previous year decided to try the couch to 5K programme. Well 8 weeks later I have just completed...

I turned 60 in May this year and after loosing 2.5 Stone the previous year decid...

FortHamilton

Graduate•7 years ago

So as some of you may have seen I graduated yesterday. Now what? I don't want to push too much and cause injury but equally I don't want to stagnate but feel a...

Post graduation advice please

So as some of you may have seen I graduated yesterday. Now what? I don't want to...

Katielh

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R1...

...Nailed!!! Super-slowly, but having recently discovered you lovely guys, and having spent a probably unhealthy amount of time over the past few days reading...

...Nailed!!! Super-slowly, but having recently discovered you lovely guys, and ...

Indigogirl

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1R2 I did it!

So after Wednesday and only being able to complete 5 of the 8 running minutes I went out today and managed to do all 8 running minutes without mass back or...

So after Wednesday and only being able to complete 5 of the 8 running minutes I ...

DitsyDaisy123

•7 years ago

Never in a million years would I have believed anyone telling me I could run for 25 minutes - but I surprised myself and did it :) Felt so smug and I was...

Week 6 Run 3

Never in a million years would I have believed anyone telling me I could run for...

MsFickle

•7 years ago

Hi all, After 2 previous failed attempts (giving up due to a variety of rubbish reasons!), I've finally managed to complete all 3 week 1 runs in a week (Mon,...

Week 1 run 3 done - third time lucky!

Hi all, After 2 previous failed attempts (giving up due to a variety of rubbish ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Morning Run

Feels good to see my pace gradually increasing. 9:03 AM on Saturday, August 19, 2017 2.9mi, 35:46, 12:14/mi Elevation 203ft Calories 576 Shoes: ASICS ASICS...

Feels good to see my pace gradually increasing. 9:03 AM on Saturday, August 19...

gdcgray

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Off Road or road running shoes? Help! 🤔

Been to a sports shop today (found one in just half an hour away In the end). Gait analysis says I'm neutral- quite good fun watching yourself run in slow...

Been to a sports shop today (found one in just half an hour away In the end). G...

ChunkyMonkey

Graduate•7 years ago

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2nd Parkrun

Second one in Horsham. Slightly different once you know the format and just as enjoyable. Felt so proud to get a PB all of 30 seconds better than last time at...

Second one in Horsham. Slightly different once you know the format and just as e...

Valcart

Graduate•7 years ago

I'm in my early 60s and really enjoying the programme. I've done Week 5 Day 2 and was getting a bit uptight about a 20 minute run as I had a slight touch of...

Under the weather

I'm in my early 60s and really enjoying the programme. I've done Week 5 Day 2 ...

Oirialla_11

•7 years ago

Did the charity run this morning. Was the first organized event run I've ever done with other people. Normally I'm out on my own at 7am, but this was later too...

Fun run done!!

Did the charity run this morning. Was the first organized event run I've ever do...

Decker

•7 years ago

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I don't need new shoes

At least not for ages now. My "old" shoes still have at least 6 months life in them. So I didn't need new ones anyway!! But who can resist the bargains of...

At least not for ages now. My "old" shoes still have at least 6 months life in t...

Davoda

Graduate•7 years ago

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First parkrun

Greetings, fellow runners! Time for an update. Today I did my first parkrun (in Craigtoun Country Park, St Andrews). The sun was shining and 275 people ran or...

Greetings, fellow runners! Time for an update. Today I did my first parkrun (in ...

amandararium

Graduate•7 years ago

So up till now I've just been pottering the streets on my own averaging 7.30 mins per Km but today set the alarm and set off at an unearthly hour to brave my...

My first park run

So up till now I've just been pottering the streets on my own averaging 7.30 min...

Titch121

•7 years ago

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Just Beginning

Hi all! Finished my first day after months of wanting to run and to be prepared for a 5k without stopping. Here are a few excuses: elevation to high, dog to...

Hi all! Finished my first day after months of wanting to run and to be prepared ...

Colo5

•7 years ago

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Advice welcomed from those who have beaten the gremlins

So, the thing that is halting my running progress is, without a doubt, my gremlins. Does anyone have advice on just how you beat them? My run today was ok -...

So, the thing that is halting my running progress is, without a doubt, my gremli...

RebeccaSK

Graduate•7 years ago

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5K CORNISH KABOOM!!

First run since we arrived in Cornwall. I was planning to go out yesterday, but owing to over indulging father in laws wine cabinet, my frail body refused to...

First run since we arrived in Cornwall. I was planning to go out yesterday, but ...

danzargo

Graduate•7 years ago

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The journey.....not just the arrival....

I have not rambled for while… but as I have been feeling a tad disgruntled currently, I thought it was about time 😊 For those who know me…sorry… for those who...

I have not rambled for while… but as I have been feeling a tad disgruntled curre...

Oldfloss

Administrator•7 years ago

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I did it!

Finished w9r3 today, despite finding week 1 so hard I had to repeat it! The progress has been astonishing, did 4.7k in 30 mins today. I've also had a bad...

Finished w9r3 today, despite finding week 1 so hard I had to repeat it! The prog...

hamstrung

•7 years ago

Gosh I really can't believe I can for 25 mins that's longer than the archers!

Week7

Rowville

•7 years ago

This morning my wife and I completed C25K - something we never believed we could do ! We are elated...

W7 Complete

Only 6 runs to go 🏁

davidberesford85

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9 Run 3 completed!

This morning my wife and I completed C25K - something we never believed we could...

Hidden

•7 years ago

Hey folks Well, I was due to run Wk 6, R 1 yesterday evening, but time just did not permit. Shame, because it rained too and I like running in the rain 🙄...

WK 6 : R 1 (Take 2) 😂 Tickety-Boo

Hey folks Well, I was due to run Wk 6, R 1 yesterday evening, but time just did ...

quirkybee

Graduate•7 years ago

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How far?!?!

Quick question... i seem to be running less distance than i should be. I am following the programme and walking/running but i never manage more than 2.4 in a...

Quick question... i seem to be running less distance than i should be. I am foll...

Runningbunny

•7 years ago

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First run after injury

So pleased that my knee is now pain free. I decided to try a short run this morning, 2 weeks after my last. I took it so slow and kept it short. 5 min warm up...

So pleased that my knee is now pain free. I decided to try a short run this morn...

Jomarie1979

Graduate•7 years ago