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Well I did it W4 D3 ✔

After an awful D2 I was dreading yesterday's run? No shuffle. But I actually really enjoyed doing it in the drizzle, yes the lovely cool damp, drizzle of the...

After an awful D2 I was dreading yesterday's run? No shuffle. But I actually rea...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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WK7R3...done😀

Yayyyyy I did it😀 after Fridays disaster I took everybody's advice and went soooo much slower, it seemed to go on forever but stuck at it, remembered to calm...

Yayyyyy I did it😀 after Fridays disaster I took everybody's advice and went soo...

mizz_happy

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

Surprised after a week of eating & drinking on holiday that I managed 25 mins - a weeks break must work! Think Jo Whiley is some sort on comedian asking me to...

Surprised after a week of eating & drinking on holiday that I managed 25 mins - ...

Bloke70

Graduate•7 years ago

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Walk/run/collapse!

Hi all. I've lost 25lb since June and the weight loss is starting g to slow. I've got another 3 stone to go so I thought it was about time to do exercise!!! I...

Hi all. I've lost 25lb since June and the weight loss is starting g to slow. I'v...

Staceypie82

•7 years ago

11 Replies

W9R3 done and it feels good!

Can't believe I just did it and nearly made 5k in 30 mins! After a week off, to get married, far too much wedding cake, beer and a few practice run to get back...

Can't believe I just did it and nearly made 5k in 30 mins! After a week off, to ...

Gregforyog

•7 years ago

4 Replies

W7R1

Tough one this morning after a week of no running and feeling not very well yesterday. But I did it. My 8 year old ran with me instead of cycling which was...

Tough one this morning after a week of no running and feeling not very well yest...

louisep76

Graduate•7 years ago

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A bit hard when you have been slack for a while

Low tide so the beach was still wet. A beautiful day, 7km, nice, refreshing and peaceful.

Low tide so the beach was still wet. A beautiful day, 7km, nice, refreshing and ...

nhs2015

Graduate•7 years ago

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Still on wk5

I've been suffering from a cough/cold for over a week & not done any exercise/runs since a week Thursday & that was indoors (wk5 R1) as I was worried about not...

I've been suffering from a cough/cold for over a week & not done any exercise/ru...

KaronaB

•7 years ago

7 Replies

C25k is ace!

Just did wk8r1 and after having a week off work, spending a few days camping, over indulging and having more"rest " days than I should, I was not at all...

Just did wk8r1 and after having a week off work, spending a few days camping, ov...

Reluctance2wayoflife

Graduate•7 years ago

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W9R3

Don't really post on here a lot but thought I would come on today to tell everyone that I am officially a graduate. I started C25K 8 1/2 weeks ago, it has...

Don't really post on here a lot but thought I would come on today to tell everyo...

Karen44

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Lanza runs with buddies

I'm now on W8R1 and really enjoying the experience of running alongside two seasoned runners - they kindly ran at my pace and it was fabulous to experience my...

I'm now on W8R1 and really enjoying the experience of running alongside two seas...

Catherinel14secondtimearound

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Quick hello

Hello all, have been using a different app to learn to run so already off to a start, just thought I would try this one too and see how it goes, look forward...

Hello all, have been using a different app to learn to run so already off to a s...

Tricky2836

•7 years ago

6 Replies

I'm back!

After an injury that meant I couldn't run for 4 weeks and a lack of motivation that turned that into 6 weeks I'm finally running again. Just completed week...

After an injury that meant I couldn't run for 4 weeks and a lack of motivation t...

Littlehannahg

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Returning after 5 week injury break

Hi all I'm returning to my running after 5 weeks off with an achilles injury but am unsure how much I should be doing straight away. Before the break I was...

Hi all I'm returning to my running after 5 weeks off with an achilles injury but...

universa_2k

Graduate•7 years ago

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So unfit! Starting couch to 5k

Just completed run 2. Can't imagine I will ever run for more than one minute at a time. So unfit its embarrassing! Nice views though!

Just completed run 2. Can't imagine I will ever run for more than one minute at ...

MrsMorgan73

•7 years ago

17 Replies

The disappearing Graduation badges - pesky site Gremlins.

Fistly I am so very sorry for those of you the Gremlins have come and taken away your badges. I can assure you it is a site glitch and one hopefully that will...

Fistly I am so very sorry for those of you the Gremlins have come and taken away...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

11 Replies

Worried about my calf

I've mentioned this elsethread but thought I would ask for advice. I have been experiencing pain in my left calf which I have just put down to unaccustomed...

I've mentioned this elsethread but thought I would ask for advice. I have been e...

sheps

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wot no Graduate badge?

Have I been stripped of my badge for reasons unknown lol ? I can't see it against my profile, not sure if it's just my end or not.

Have I been stripped of my badge for reasons unknown lol ? I can't see it agains...

Si68

Graduate•7 years ago

14 Replies

Couch to 5K week 6 run 3

About to get ready for a 25 minute run. Haven't run for this long in quite some years. Any tips to make it through to the end?

About to get ready for a 25 minute run. Haven't run for this long in quite some ...

antet

Graduate•7 years ago

12 Replies

Graduate!!!

A massive thanks to this site for the inspirational stories and support when required to get me through the c25k.....i cannot say i am finished because i have...

A massive thanks to this site for the inspirational stories and support when req...

Sweet-chillie

•7 years ago

7 Replies

W9R3 - Done!

Yesterday I completed the last run of the C25K series. Getting to the end of the programme makes me both very happy and a bit sad. I did like the sense of...

Yesterday I completed the last run of the C25K series. Getting to the end of the...

AninaG

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Nailed it🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻

W2R1 - and enjoyed it. Hard work though. The breathing tips Sarah millican incorporated this run were helpful also.

W2R1 - and enjoyed it. Hard work though. The breathing tips Sarah millican incor...

Debbie698

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Sorted, hopefully.

I've had a knee problem since May. Took a month off but decided to get back to Parkruns. Finally, after yesterday's run, today I am pretty much pain free!...

I've had a knee problem since May. Took a month off but decided to get back to P...

grog

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Week 8 Run 2

I was on fireee 🔥, couldn't believe how well I was doing so just went with it. Couldn't wait to tell yous how well I'd done! Then hit a wall and realised I'd...

I was on fireee 🔥, couldn't believe how well I was doing so just went with it. ...

Catherine2255

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

No walking no problem!

Hi everyone!! I have just completed w6r3 and feel great/amazed!! A full 25 mins of running! Good thing is that I much prefer the one long run effort than run...

Hi everyone!! I have just completed w6r3 and feel great/amazed!! A full 25 mins ...

Jeffjjohn78

•7 years ago

2 Replies

W1R3

Done.

levvy86

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Graduating

I started out on the couch to 5k programme back in April. Although I've run at least three times a week since then, I haven't always been faithful to it,...

I started out on the couch to 5k programme back in April. Although I've run at l...

kesmcg

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Wet Feet and Stinging Nettles

After a week of good intent that came to nothing thought I had better get out and go for a run did the warm up and started off not many people out just me and...

After a week of good intent that came to nothing thought I had better get out an...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

The Dreaded Week 5 Run 3

Grinning from ear to ear and a big thank you to all the encouragement and support from this group I did it 😀😀😀 still can't believe it 😀especially after the...

Grinning from ear to ear and a big thank you to all the encouragement and suppor...

MsFickle

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Week 8 Run 2 Epic Fail!!! :-(

Completely lost it this morning and only did about 15 mins running and walked the rest. Not sure what happened though it was more gremlins than exhaustion! :-(...

Completely lost it this morning and only did about 15 mins running and walked th...

sarahsam76

Graduate•7 years ago

21 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

Well I did it W4 D3 ✔

WK7R3...done😀

Week 6 run 3

Walk/run/collapse!

W9R3 done and it feels good!

W7R1

A bit hard when you have been slack for a while

Still on wk5

C25k is ace!

W9R3

Lanza runs with buddies

Quick hello

I'm back!

Returning after 5 week injury break

So unfit! Starting couch to 5k

The disappearing Graduation badges - pesky site Gremlins.

Worried about my calf

Wot no Graduate badge?

Couch to 5K week 6 run 3

Graduate!!!

W9R3 - Done!

Nailed it🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻

Sorted, hopefully.

Week 8 Run 2

No walking no problem!

W1R3

Graduating

Wet Feet and Stinging Nettles

The Dreaded Week 5 Run 3

Week 8 Run 2 Epic Fail!!! :-(

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