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Unfit, fat fifty one year old

I’m new on here but 2 weeks ago I found out I had been accepted for The London Marathon - felt overjoyed and terrified at the same time. Could I really become...

I’m new on here but 2 weeks ago I found out I had been accepted for The London M...

Joruss

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2 Done ✅

Lovely run this morning, thought it would be cold what with the wind, so wore a short sleeve compression top and long sleeve top... how wrong was I .. ended up...

Lovely run this morning, thought it would be cold what with the wind, so wore a ...

swisstony4

Graduate•7 years ago

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My first 5k

I know I'm never going to set any land speed records so if you're expecting me to say I did 5k in 30 minutes, you're looking at the wrong post. I decided that...

I know I'm never going to set any land speed records so if you're expecting me t...

LeeU

Graduate•7 years ago

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W9R2

So that's that done then - hard work but smashed it - excited for graduation one day this week😱😱

So that's that done then - hard work but smashed it - excited for graduation one...

Debbie698

•7 years ago

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Happy 😊

W1R3 completed, lovely day, fab location, feeling soooo happy. 😜🏃‍♀️

kmc66

Graduate•7 years ago

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First 30 minute run and magic robot legs!

Morning running pals, Well today was the day to see if I could reach that goal of a 30 minute continuous run, and I woke up with butterflies in my tummy....

Morning running pals, Well today was the day to see if I could reach that goal ...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•7 years ago

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Jog when Ill?

Started wk2 run 1 other day was so bad, next day I woke up with some sort of virus, think this was reason I done so bad the day before, so advice is much...

Started wk2 run 1 other day was so bad, next day I woke up with some sort of vir...

RunstopJog

•7 years ago

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W8R1

Should have started this run 🏃🏼‍♀️on Friday as I had six runs to get in in ten days so I could graduate before going to Florida. Unfortunately I fell over(...

Should have started this run 🏃🏼‍♀️on Friday as I had six runs to get in in ten...

BurlyBean

•7 years ago

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W4R3

That run I had to abandon on Monday - SMASHED it yesterday! Start Week 5 tomorrow :-)

That run I had to abandon on Monday - SMASHED it yesterday! Start Week 5 tomorro...

Suedenim

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 ✅

Bit cooler this morning and breezy. Back to daytime route along lane but ran further. Didn’t turn round and took different route home. Decided not to play...

Bit cooler this morning and breezy. Back to daytime route along lane but ran fur...

Cornet-Carolyn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

Woke up today still feeling snotty but no where near as ill as the past couple of days. So off I went for w5r2. Oh my god I did it! I managed to run for 8...

Woke up today still feeling snotty but no where near as ill as the past couple o...

Lauralou24

•7 years ago

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W9R1.... 1 down 2 to complete

Just wondering if anyone else when they got to this part with the finish line in sight starts to hope and pray that they don't suffer any injuries and get...

Just wondering if anyone else when they got to this part with the finish line in...

dapsmith281

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 red

Just back and a bit hot!

Cornet-Carolyn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hello week 3!

Done session 1 of week 3 last night. Woooow, it’s getting hard!

NinkyNoo90

•7 years ago

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Storm Brian ! What next 😉

As storm Brian is in full force I think a bit of indoor training is needed, iv not joined a gym yet and have no treadmill , does running on the spot count...

As storm Brian is in full force I think a bit of indoor training is needed, iv n...

Vonhorn

•7 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3 - A Longer 25 minute run 🏃 😊

The final run of Week 7 completed last night. I found that I ran slightly further than on Run 2, suggesting that my pace is improving. Though I'm still 1.5km...

The final run of Week 7 completed last night. I found that I ran slightly furthe...

nikonphotobro

Graduate•7 years ago

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Goodbye Week 5 🖐🏼

Yaaaaaaay! I just completed W5R3. I have amazed myself. First and last 5 mins were the hardest but the middle 10 was almost enjoyable. Took it slow and steady...

Yaaaaaaay! I just completed W5R3. I have amazed myself. First and last 5 mins w...

TJMazz

Graduate•7 years ago

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New here, I've been running with the zen labs app - W5 R1 today.

It feels like it has suddenly become very steep, but I managed to do the three five minute runs today. Didn't realise until I was on my way home that all three...

It feels like it has suddenly become very steep, but I managed to do the three f...

Zandy21

•7 years ago

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In praise of Sanjeev

I have no idea who Sanjeev Kohli is or why I chose him to be the voice of C25K but he's got me through from week 1 to today (W9R1). Don't think I've seen him...

I have no idea who Sanjeev Kohli is or why I chose him to be the voice of C25K b...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Yay I did it!!

Didn’t think it would happen but survived a 5k and raised over £120 for Parkinson’s so happy and a bit stiff lol x

Didn’t think it would happen but survived a 5k and raised over £120 for Parkinso...

Maudiejoy

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Phew

Just completed my first week of couch to 5k go to the gym regularly but not a runner really!! Very proud of myself if not a little achey 😀 Michael Johnson is...

Just completed my first week of couch to 5k go to the gym regularly but not a r...

Shelleybroughton

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Hi new girl on the block.

Hi all, just signing in to start my first week on Monday. I used to run 30yrs ago then had knee problems and never got back to it. My younger sister has...

Hi all, just signing in to start my first week on Monday. I used to run 30yrs ag...

Jellywelly1

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Songs

I know we’ve had discussions on here about songs but I just want to add that the Chanel ad has made me download another one ‘naughty boy’s running (lose...

I know we’ve had discussions on here about songs but I just want to add that the...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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RBL Poppy run: Virtual 5k places available

There was a question earlier about virtual runs, in particular the Poppy Run. Last year I ran this for the Royal British Legion, and will do so again next...

There was a question earlier about virtual runs, in particular the Poppy Run. L...

Millsie-J

Graduate•7 years ago

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About to start week 6!

Ok so tomorrow I would be due to start week 6... I ache a lot though after week 5, run 3 so am in two minds... is there anything I can do to aid recovery and...

Ok so tomorrow I would be due to start week 6... I ache a lot though after week ...

Terimanning25

Graduate•7 years ago

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5K Done!

The Waldo Waldo 5k is finished and I didn't stop once! Thanks to this program and community I did something I never thought I could do! Question - What was...

The Waldo Waldo 5k is finished and I didn't stop once! Thanks to this program a...

Colo5

•7 years ago

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W3R2

Well eventually writing about Fridays run Wifi playing up 😝 Early start @ 5.20 lovely morning no stars due to low cloud but heard the cows going into the...

Well eventually writing about Fridays run Wifi playing up 😝 Early start @ 5.20 ...

Wantorun2013

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Poppy Runs

Is anyone taking part in any of the British Legion poppy runs taking place around the country?

Is anyone taking part in any of the British Legion poppy runs taking place aroun...

rolysmate

Graduate•7 years ago

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Those 20 mins!

Well I managed W5R3 today, but it was one of those "struggle runs" even though I went super slow. I did have a light moment when a shaggy little pony hurried...

Well I managed W5R3 today, but it was one of those "struggle runs" even though I...

Elfe5

Graduate•7 years ago

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I beat you Storm Brian!!

Run 3 week 7 done..... weather conditions horrific!!! I was determined to get my run in, despite the weather..... wow Storm Brian I beat you!!! The rain...

Run 3 week 7 done..... weather conditions horrific!!! I was determined to get ...

buddie17

Graduate•7 years ago

3 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2017

Unfit, fat fifty one year old

Week 3 Run 2 Done ✅

My first 5k

W9R2

Happy 😊

First 30 minute run and magic robot legs!

Jog when Ill?

W8R1

W4R3

Week 8 ✅

Week 5 run 2

W9R1.... 1 down 2 to complete

Week 8 red

Hello week 3!

Storm Brian ! What next 😉

Week 7 Run 3 - A Longer 25 minute run 🏃 😊

Goodbye Week 5 🖐🏼

New here, I've been running with the zen labs app - W5 R1 today.

In praise of Sanjeev

Yay I did it!!

Phew

Hi new girl on the block.

Songs

RBL Poppy run: Virtual 5k places available

About to start week 6!

5K Done!

W3R2

Poppy Runs

Those 20 mins!

I beat you Storm Brian!!

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