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Thanks for the support.....only gone and bagged W5 R3

Hi all, thanks for the support and replies over the weekend. Decided to "man-up" and at least give this run "a go". I only bloody did it.....I ran (not sure if...

Hi all, thanks for the support and replies over the weekend. Decided to "man-up"...

vegasjo

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hurt foot update.....

So as you read from my previous post, I rolled my right foot at work last week Tuesday. It didn't really hurt at the time but 24hrs later I was struggling to...

So as you read from my previous post, I rolled my right foot at work last week T...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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wk2r3

Week 2 in the bag.! Getting easier.

rosemel64

•7 years ago

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C25KW4 R1

Can’t believe I’ve run for 5 minutes I’m so proud of what I’ve achieved no way could I imagine doing that 💪!!

Can’t believe I’ve run for 5 minutes I’m so proud of what I’ve achieved no way c...

pilquin

•7 years ago

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W5R1.....feeling good

Got up to a beautiful crisp morning 🌞 After Shredded Wheat and a banana for breakfast, I did 5 mins on the exercise bike before setting off on my session. I...

Got up to a beautiful crisp morning 🌞 After Shredded Wheat and a banana for bre...

TedG

Graduate•7 years ago

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I am fitter than my dog!

I was running 10k a while ago but allowed work to stop me running regularly and I lost a lot of fitness, motivation and confidence. I also put weight back on...

I was running 10k a while ago but allowed work to stop me running regularly and ...

JoolieB1

Graduate•7 years ago

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Gift advice please for running mad hubby

Hi folks, I have Beats wireless earbuds which I like & he has Bose (not wireless) -thinking of buying him some wireless and seeing mixed reviews online I was...

Hi folks, I have Beats wireless earbuds which I like & he has Bose (not wireless...

jaxxmal2

•7 years ago

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ju-ju-

Graduate•7 years ago

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At last !

So after my last run W8R3 I've been unable to go running because of a very sore knee was so disappointed and upset as I was soooo close to W9 and graduating...

So after my last run W8R3 I've been unable to go running because of a very sore ...

Mo-Mar

Graduate•7 years ago

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First post - Week 9 Run 1 - I did it!!

I have been reading posts on here throughout my C25K but never posted. I thought it was about time I did as I am very proud of myself! Yesterday I managed to...

I have been reading posts on here throughout my C25K but never posted. I though...

RustyCogs

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 first frosty frolic

This morning we had the first frost of the season. I couldn't resist donning my kit and going for a run. After my last treadmill terror I couldn't wait. Hat...

This morning we had the first frost of the season. I couldn't resist donning my...

LexMis

•7 years ago

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Week 7 run 3 treadmill torture

I ended week 7 run 3 on the treadmill. I hadn't been to the gym in a while and figured I'd better get some use out of the membership. I did a longer warm up...

I ended week 7 run 3 on the treadmill. I hadn't been to the gym in a while and ...

LexMis

•7 years ago

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Repeat rerun

Hello all, I've been feeling quite under the weather this weekend since my second run of week 5 on Friday. Still not 100% and missed my run this morning due to...

Hello all, I've been feeling quite under the weather this weekend since my secon...

VictoriaRuns

Graduate•7 years ago

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Best foot forward

I am overweight, unfit and feeling rubbish, hoping this will sort me out! Just done first run W1 R1. Beautiful day for it and found a running buddy ( my sister...

I am overweight, unfit and feeling rubbish, hoping this will sort me out! Just d...

Sowsear

•7 years ago

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On Week 4!

Hi Everybody Hope you have all been well. Sorry I have been AWOL due to life and my health got in the way but now I'm back on track. I have just started week...

Hi Everybody Hope you have all been well. Sorry I have been AWOL due to life an...

reetm

•7 years ago

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Leg Pain.....does it ever go away?

Just managed to completed Week 4 Run 3 but oh the leg pain!! The last five minutes or so, despite going slower than a snail, both shins and calves we’re so...

Just managed to completed Week 4 Run 3 but oh the leg pain!! The last five minu...

Mazzy106

•7 years ago

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Week 9 run 2

I completed this run on Friday - my last day of work before half term break. I was completely exhausted before I even began, ready to curl up on the sofa for a...

I completed this run on Friday - my last day of work before half term break. I w...

Ashleev

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 run 1 and I just RAN 5k

Oh what a frosty morning! I was out of the house by 7am because it was just too inviting not to go our early while it was still frosty and misty. First time...

Oh what a frosty morning! I was out of the house by 7am because it was just too...

Renmurew

Graduate•7 years ago

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Gosh, it was cold outside this morning!! ❄️😳❄️

The title says it all!! 3°C at 8:15am!! You’ve got to be kidding me!! Freeezzzziinnngggg ❄️❄️ I had to scrape ice off the car this morning!! Still, I donned...

The title says it all!! 3°C at 8:15am!! You’ve got to be kidding me!! Freeezzzzi...

Kimchoc08

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 final run🤸🏽‍♀️

Can’t believe that I’ve completed the final run this morning! Thanks to all who created this app and provided me with great advice and support - couldn’t have...

Can’t believe that I’ve completed the final run this morning! Thanks to all who ...

Runjorun

Graduate•7 years ago

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Oh dear not a good run!

Woke up early (the blooming clocks change) and it was a beautiful clear crisp blue sky sunny morning perfect for a run! Took my furry boy for a warm up walk...

Woke up early (the blooming clocks change) and it was a beautiful clear crisp bl...

Virginia60

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduation+1

First run after graduation this morning, ran pretty well and quickened my pace except for the long slow climbs at the end. Still hasn’t sunk in yet that I’ve...

First run after graduation this morning, ran pretty well and quickened my pace e...

GaryB1966

Graduate•7 years ago

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First Home Run W5

Well what a great morning. I’m home done south for the week visiting family. Temperature drop this am 4 degrees but a beautiful day. Had a lay in so started...

Well what a great morning. I’m home done south for the week visiting family. Te...

Wantorun2013

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6 Run 3 Smashed it!

So after my epic fail with this run the other day I went back and did it again and this time I smashed it. 25 mins running yippee! Confession time - I cheated...

So after my epic fail with this run the other day I went back and did it again a...

LongDistance

•7 years ago

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Week 4 complete ✅

Managed to get out this morning and complete week 4. Not to bad, trying to match breathing to pace and finding that setting a rhythm helps with both....

Managed to get out this morning and complete week 4. Not to bad, trying to mat...

swisstony4

Graduate•7 years ago

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Park Run

Going into week 9 today. Completed my 1st park run on Saturday in not a bad 33.01 seconds coming 349!!!!!! 8 weeks ago I struggled to run 1 minute. Now I can...

Going into week 9 today. Completed my 1st park run on Saturday in not a bad 33.0...

UnfitRachel

•7 years ago

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Week 8 done... now onto final week

I found week 8 tough. I think I'm just generally tired though. I'm on holiday this week - my final week - which means I should graduate on holiday!! I've got...

I found week 8 tough. I think I'm just generally tired though. I'm on holiday t...

buddie17

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1

All done disaster averted 🙈 got to the park and realised I’d forgotten my invisible shield my hat!! 1st thought go home 2nd thought wise up who cares about...

All done disaster averted 🙈 got to the park and realised I’d forgotten my invis...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Finished week 6

So last night I finished week 6 and have learned 3 things 1. I was running like an elephant before- my legs and bum don't hurt at all today... made a super...

So last night I finished week 6 and have learned 3 things 1. I was running like...

Terimanning25

Graduate•7 years ago

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Disappointed

So last week was half term for me - great I thought will get out running a little more - then the sore throat started! Managed 2 runs w7r1 and 2 before it...

So last week was half term for me - great I thought will get out running a littl...

Wallywot

•7 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2017

Thanks for the support.....only gone and bagged W5 R3

Hurt foot update.....

wk2r3

C25KW4 R1

W5R1.....feeling good

I am fitter than my dog!

Gift advice please for running mad hubby

NEW POLLS ALERT ..... GET VOTING ✔️

At last !

First post - Week 9 Run 1 - I did it!!

Week 8 run 1 first frosty frolic

Week 7 run 3 treadmill torture

Repeat rerun

Best foot forward

On Week 4!

Leg Pain.....does it ever go away?

Week 9 run 2

Week 9 run 1 and I just RAN 5k

Gosh, it was cold outside this morning!! ❄️😳❄️

Week 9 final run🤸🏽‍♀️

Oh dear not a good run!

Graduation+1

First Home Run W5

W6 Run 3 Smashed it!

Week 4 complete ✅

Park Run

Week 8 done... now onto final week

Week 6 Run 1

Finished week 6

Disappointed

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