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Done it!!!! Week 9 Run 3 complete!!

So Happy!! Thanks for all the support on here. It makes a huge difference 😁

sarahsam76

Graduate•7 years ago

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How do I know when my badge is ready?

Hi Guys, How do I know when my badge is ready? Will I receive a notice? i cannot wait to print it! :-) Sonia

Hi Guys, How do I know when my badge is ready? Will I receive a notice? i canno...

Cannagh13

Graduate•7 years ago

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Feeling unmotivated

Hi! So I completed W2D1 today.. I hadn't run for a week and although I found it a bit difficult to run for 1,5 min straight, I did it (I had to walk more than...

Hi! So I completed W2D1 today.. I hadn't run for a week and although I found it ...

Monique1

•7 years ago

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Week4 r1 there are ALOT of slugs in this world!

Late night run tonight as i had been away for a few days on holiday so this one is a day later than usual. Determined to fit it in as i felt my motivation...

Late night run tonight as i had been away for a few days on holiday so this one ...

Runningbunny

•7 years ago

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How come

the third workout of week 5 is a whopping 20 mins jog (big jump from workout2) and then week 6 regresses to 5 and 8 minutes again? There must be a theory...

the third workout of week 5 is a whopping 20 mins jog (big jump from workout2) a...

Enricakita

•7 years ago

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Running 2.4km in 14minutes

Im a newbie..how can i do to gets 2.4km in 14minutes..cant help me?give me other tips..tq

Im a newbie..how can i do to gets 2.4km in 14minutes..cant help me?give me other...

Iesza

•7 years ago

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Week2 Run 1

Did run 1 of week 2 yesterday & found it really tough....does it get easier??

Annmarie2111

•7 years ago

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Should I do W6/R3 if I've not run for a week?

Hi all 😊 Just a quick question ! As I haven't run since last Thursday due to lots of unforeseen circumstances, should I still tackle the 25 minute run...

Hi all 😊 Just a quick question ! As I haven't run since last Thursday due to lo...

mrspinkrat

•7 years ago

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W5R3 complete and still alive (and smiling!)

Well I'd never have thought that id be running for 20minutes and still smiling a few weeks ago! Feeling incredibly chuffed at the achievement tonight! Usually...

Well I'd never have thought that id be running for 20minutes and still smiling a...

Rungirl17

•7 years ago

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dancing!

Just realised I'm now 3 months post graduation and still running! Eeeep. I've never stuck at something so long especially exercise. Fingers crossed for many...

Just realised I'm now 3 months post graduation and still running! Eeeep. I've ne...

Fitsticks

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

Well it's getting real now, next run is a big one going to push myself to do my first park run, really up for it determined that I will run the whole distance.

Well it's getting real now, next run is a big one going to push myself to do my ...

Rustyrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Did I really sprint?

Hours after my run today, I have realised that I really did sprint at the end. True only the last 30sec (ish) but it was a (proper) sprint - and it felt good....

Hours after my run today, I have realised that I really did sprint at the end. T...

nikkiwabit

Graduate•7 years ago

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Ooooppss

So was due to do W6/R2 today but I didn't get out either A.) because I've been for some retail therapy all day with MrM and walked my legs off 13,000 steps...

So was due to do W6/R2 today but I didn't get out either A.) because I've been f...

Hidden

•7 years ago

48 Replies

Week 3 Start!

Onto week 3 tomorrow at 6am! Is it just me or is early morning running (using the term running very loosely) a great way to start off a day?!🏃🏻😁

Onto week 3 tomorrow at 6am! Is it just me or is early morning running (using th...

Jakezilla

•7 years ago

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W5 R3 🏁

Was a bit apprehensive about this one as my previous run was on Saturday and I felt the break was a bit long for my liking between runs - couldn't be helped...

Was a bit apprehensive about this one as my previous run was on Saturday and I f...

fivekstarter

•7 years ago

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Euphoric.

Finished week 4, can't believe it. I feel great. Thank you couch to 5k.

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W9r3 finished. Thank you C25k!!!

I am so happy I found this programme! Although I don't tend to post, I have gotten a lot of support and encouragement just by reading other people's posts on...

I am so happy I found this programme! Although I don't tend to post, I have got...

SaskAlliecat

Graduate•7 years ago

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40 sec nightmare

Hi Just done my first run and after about 45 secs of each run was shattered ( haven't run in about 30 years). I have to admit I stopped each time and walked...

Hi Just done my first run and after about 45 secs of each run was shattered ( h...

Tinazb

•7 years ago

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Wow W9 R3 Done 🎉😅

I'm now officially a graduate 👨‍🎓 I can't describe how surprised that I am with myself for both sticking with the program and finishing it. Thanks...

I'm now officially a graduate 👨‍🎓 I can't describe how surprised that I am w...

BrownEyedGirlie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Advice needed

I really would appreciate your valid opinions on a predicament I found myself in this afternoon towards the end of a run. I run round a lovely park with a...

I really would appreciate your valid opinions on a predicament I found myself in...

Val52

Graduate•7 years ago

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Early morning running food advice

I'm going to be trying week 8 run 2 at 5am tomorrow as I can't fit it in otherwise. At this hour I won't be up to eating a lot but does anyone eat directly...

I'm going to be trying week 8 run 2 at 5am tomorrow as I can't fit it in otherwi...

antet

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R2

I am keeping you all in suspenders....!!! Lol...I didn't manage to go this morning as I was up most of the night with my littlest not very well...so I'm going...

I am keeping you all in suspenders....!!! Lol...I didn't manage to go this morni...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

28 Replies

Pre-run

After IC and some bank holiday hiking, today I went running. Last time I ran on Friday (18/08) O_O so after almost 2 week break, I went only with some music,...

After IC and some bank holiday hiking, today I went running. Last time I ran on...

IgaT

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hello

Hi everyone!!! Just done my 2nd run today- it's a real challenge for me as I prob last ran in high school and then I spent most of my time fagging it under...

Hi everyone!!! Just done my 2nd run today- it's a real challenge for me as I pro...

Kippinsimpson

•7 years ago

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One run to go! 🎉🎉🎉

R1 & 2 of w9 under the belt this week, chose a circuit route of the village thinking it would prob be about 5K, so giving me an idea of distance pace. After...

R1 & 2 of w9 under the belt this week, chose a circuit route of the village thin...

Runningraspberrydiva

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2r2 in the bag

This was a difficult one. I had very little sleep, my legs were like lead but I pressed on and finished. I've just spent the rest of the day making 20 jars...

This was a difficult one. I had very little sleep, my legs were like lead but I...

scotinexile

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 workout 2!!

Week 5 workout 1 complete. Just looked at workout 2, that's a bit of a jump isn't it!!!!!!

Week 5 workout 1 complete. Just looked at workout 2, that's a bit of a jump isn'...

Sclarkstone

•7 years ago

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Just finished week 2

Hello! Just signed up to this forum. I have just finished week 2 of Couch to 5k .. hoping to keep going with it and most of all hoping I become a 'runner'....

Hello! Just signed up to this forum. I have just finished week 2 of Couch to 5k ...

Sadeskin

Graduate•7 years ago

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A week of no running - but definitely not inactive!!

Having re-run week 5, I went on holiday for a week. I did take my running things, but we travel around on our holidays and I just didn't manage to fit in any...

Having re-run week 5, I went on holiday for a week. I did take my running things...

CookieM

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R2

Feeling good, not out of breath like I would of been if i tried to do this from when I first started. The first part seemed harder than the second part. I did...

Feeling good, not out of breath like I would of been if i tried to do this from ...

Troyski74

Graduate•7 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for August 2017

Done it!!!! Week 9 Run 3 complete!!

How do I know when my badge is ready?

Feeling unmotivated

Week4 r1 there are ALOT of slugs in this world!

How come

Running 2.4km in 14minutes

Week2 Run 1

Should I do W6/R3 if I've not run for a week?

W5R3 complete and still alive (and smiling!)

dancing!

Week 6 Run 2

Did I really sprint?

Ooooppss

Week 3 Start!

W5 R3 🏁

Euphoric.

W9r3 finished. Thank you C25k!!!

40 sec nightmare

Wow W9 R3 Done 🎉😅

Advice needed

Early morning running food advice

W6R2

Pre-run

Hello

One run to go! 🎉🎉🎉

W2r2 in the bag

Week 5 workout 2!!

Just finished week 2

A week of no running - but definitely not inactive!!

W5R2

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

Done it!!!! Week 9 Run 3 complete!!

How do I know when my badge is ready?

Feeling unmotivated

Week4 r1 there are ALOT of slugs in this world!

How come

Running 2.4km in 14minutes

Week2 Run 1

Should I do W6/R3 if I've not run for a week?

W5R3 complete and still alive (and smiling!)

*dancing!*

Week 6 Run 2

Did I really sprint?

Ooooppss

Week 3 Start!

W5 R3 🏁

Euphoric.

W9r3 finished. Thank you C25k!!!

40 sec nightmare

Wow W9 R3 Done 🎉😅

Advice needed

Early morning running food advice

W6R2

Pre-run

Hello

One run to go! 🎉🎉🎉

W2r2 in the bag

Week 5 workout 2!!

Just finished week 2

A week of no running - but definitely not inactive!!

W5R2

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🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

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