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Graduated at Park Run today

I can't believe the 9 weeks is over as it has gone so fast. When I started I could only run for 30 seconds at a time and the program looked very daunting. If...

I can't believe the 9 weeks is over as it has gone so fast. When I started I co...

LemonieJ

Graduate•7 years ago

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I did it!!!!!

I completed the first run I didn't complete the other day. Feel so proud of myself. Kept thinking of all the wonderful support I received from you guys and it...

I completed the first run I didn't complete the other day. Feel so proud of myse...

Bumpsey

•7 years ago

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Carried on from previous post.!

These are my new runners just incase you were having difficulty making out which the new ones were ha!

These are my new runners just incase you were having difficulty making out which...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Out with the old and in with the new!

Well this morning tried out my new running shoes. Now I know their not as posh as some of the running shoes that often make there way onto this wonderful...

Well this morning tried out my new running shoes. Now I know their not as posh ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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I am ridiculously pleased!

Not my first and not my fastest, and competing only against myself, but none the less I am ridiculously pleased.

Not my first and not my fastest, and competing only against myself, but none the...

pollyp1

Graduate•7 years ago

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Beautiful W3 run!

Wow, the joys of taking this newfound running lark on holiday with me! I just had a really beautiful run to kick off W3 earlier today; first down a narrow...

Wow, the joys of taking this newfound running lark on holiday with me! I just ...

Blue-Jay

•7 years ago

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Thank you Mo!

Well I'm no closer to my personal challenge of running 10k but I think my mojo is returning. I got stuck in the doldrums for another couple of weeks after my...

Well I'm no closer to my personal challenge of running 10k but I think my mojo i...

Wizziewood

•7 years ago

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W8R3 done!

That was hard 2day 😅 but I pushed myself a bit with pace and did farthest and fastest run to date. 1 more wk left 'til graduation. Only actually running for...

That was hard 2day 😅 but I pushed myself a bit with pace and did farthest and f...

Wortho

•7 years ago

1 Reply

W7R1 at ParkRun

Was going to give ParkRun a miss this week but my son and his friend nagged me into it and as I was planning to do W7R1 today anyway, I thought I might as...

Was going to give ParkRun a miss this week but my son and his friend nagged me ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Putting on weight!!!

On week 2, run 3 tomorrow. On the scales this morning and put on 2lb since I started c25k last Monday. I'm a vegetarian coeliac so no animal fats or processed...

On week 2, run 3 tomorrow. On the scales this morning and put on 2lb since I sta...

Sillyyak13

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk 2 second run completed and I was dead!

I did my run at about 1750 yesterday afternoon. The sun was shining and it was around 21 degrees. I hate the sun on my face or head at any time but could not...

I did my run at about 1750 yesterday afternoon. The sun was shining and it was a...

tfcmagpie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Before & After Parkrun

Today was my 3rd Park run. I must admit I wasn't feeling it at all. My partner joined me again and the conversation on the way went something like this......

Today was my 3rd Park run. I must admit I wasn't feeling it at all. My partner j...

Jomarie1979

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3 R1 after wee layoff

Hi all, Just in from doing week 3 run 1 and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Actually found it easier than the week 2 runs and have had a wee bit of...

Hi all, Just in from doing week 3 run 1 and it wasn't as bad as I thought it wo...

naedoot

•7 years ago

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W5R3! Done! Yippee!

Well my little brave fellow runners I did it! It truly is mind over matter. (I know - if it didn't matter I wouldn't mind!) I passed two policemen in Regent's...

Well my little brave fellow runners I did it! It truly is mind over matter. (I k...

Lizzylobdob

Graduate•7 years ago

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Lost my mo jo

I've been following the C25K programme fairly religiously, with the occasional longer break between runs. I'm now at W9R2 but am really struggling! I...

I've been following the C25K programme fairly religiously, with the occasional l...

Spinning_22

Graduate•7 years ago

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After sickness where should you pick up from?

A few weeks ago I managed my first 20 minute run and I was over the moon, shouting it to anyone that came into contact! However, since then I got poorly, not...

A few weeks ago I managed my first 20 minute run and I was over the moon, shouti...

Neata78

•7 years ago

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PARK RUN DONE 🎉😆❤️

Following up on yesterday's post - I DID IT! Ran 5K without stopping and walking!! When Laura said I could stop (after 30mins) I was only 500m or so from the...

Following up on yesterday's post - I DID IT! Ran 5K without stopping and walking...

accidentalrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8R3 first parkrun

Well I wasn't first but I just finished my first ever parkrun. 5.22km in 35 mins, a little bit more than I should have done for this week but I'm happy with...

Well I wasn't first but I just finished my first ever parkrun. 5.22km in 35 mins...

Ollski

Graduate•7 years ago

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Where can I download the app?

Hi all, New to this community, do I just get the couch to 5k from the App Store or can it be downloaded somewhere here?

Hi all, New to this community, do I just get the couch to 5k from the App Store...

rcharles85

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Next...?

I am hoping to get some thoughts and advice about my future plans. Having taken a good 7 months to complete the C25K plan that included a lot of consolidation...

I am hoping to get some thoughts and advice about my future plans. Having taken ...

sheps

Graduate•7 years ago

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ParkWalk 🙈

Gutted! Been to parkrun this morning and for the first time ever I walked in places 🙁 just didn't want to be doing it and so walked because i could. Ive...

Gutted! Been to parkrun this morning and for the first time ever I walked in pla...

MrsFooks

Graduate•7 years ago

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Four seconds!

Today parkrun, so close to my first sub 30 😂😓 Something to aim for next time 👍

Today parkrun, so close to my first sub 30 😂😓 Something to aim for next time ...

Cliff_H

Graduate•7 years ago

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On holiday - fabulous location for a run

What a run! I have decided I need to move to Southsea just so I can make the promenade my regular route. I hadn't realised there was a parkrun there today...

What a run! I have decided I need to move to Southsea just so I can make the pro...

Gabby08

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Bring on week 9!

Out early to avoid the heat I finished wk 8 run 3 this morning. I tracked my run for the first time this week. Following my disappointment at the speed I ran...

Out early to avoid the heat I finished wk 8 run 3 this morning. I tracked my run...

froggyrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6 R2 Done

Made it this morning after a few weeks out of my routine and I did it!!!! Only longer runs now. Bring it on 🎉🏃🏻‍♀️😝

Made it this morning after a few weeks out of my routine and I did it!!!! Only ...

BrownEyedGirlie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Good morning and goodbye week 4

Well I usually do run 3 on a Friday. But yesterday was a mix of work, 2 hour kids party and having my parents round before they jet off for a 2 week holiday....

Well I usually do run 3 on a Friday. But yesterday was a mix of work, 2 hour kid...

MrsT82

•7 years ago

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How do people measure distance?

Hi there. I am hoping to finish week 7 tomorrow so doing the 25 minutes running at the moment. I just wondered how people measure the distance they are...

Hi there. I am hoping to finish week 7 tomorrow so doing the 25 minutes running ...

sarahsam76

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R2 doubt creeping in

Hi, I'm new/previous lurker. I've felt stronger and fitter each week on this program until W6R1. My legs felt like dead weights and I really struggled on the...

Hi, I'm new/previous lurker. I've felt stronger and fitter each week on this pro...

Amy1931

Graduate•7 years ago

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I did it.... still can't believe it!

Finished W9R3 today! I'm in utter shock that I was able to do this, if you had told me 9/10 weeks ago I would be able to run 5k without stopping I would have...

Finished W9R3 today! I'm in utter shock that I was able to do this, if you had t...

Peekey

Graduate•7 years ago

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Run 2 wk 7 repeat

And I will be doing it at my local parkrun this morning. So happy happy that my running mojo has stopped playing hide & seek 😁 Oldfloss I will report back...

And I will be doing it at my local parkrun this morning. So happy happy that my ...

Dhiny

•7 years ago

1 Reply

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

Graduated at Park Run today

I did it!!!!!

Carried on from previous post.!

Out with the old and in with the new!

I am ridiculously pleased!

Beautiful W3 run!

Thank you Mo!

W8R3 done!

W7R1 at ParkRun

Putting on weight!!!

Wk 2 second run completed and I was dead!

Before & After Parkrun

W3 R1 after wee layoff

W5R3! Done! Yippee!

Lost my mo jo

After sickness where should you pick up from?

PARK RUN DONE 🎉😆❤️

W8R3 first parkrun

Where can I download the app?

Next...?

ParkWalk 🙈

Four seconds!

On holiday - fabulous location for a run

Bring on week 9!

W6 R2 Done

Good morning and goodbye week 4

How do people measure distance?

W6R2 doubt creeping in

I did it.... still can't believe it!

Run 2 wk 7 repeat

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