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New running gear 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

I have never been so excited about a postal delivery as I was today 📦📦 New running trousers, long sleeved running top for when it gets really cold, a neck...

I have never been so excited about a postal delivery as I was today 📦📦 New run...

Kimchoc08

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 - stalled slightly

Hi Guys & Gals, Random question, i did Week 5 Run 1 on Sunday afternoon, and planned to do Run 2 last night, and Run 3 tomorrow. Life got in the way, along...

Hi Guys & Gals, Random question, i did Week 5 Run 1 on Sunday afternoon, and pl...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W5 R3 - You're going to hear me Roar!

This was the track on my playlist this morning as I reached the 20 mins running mark for Week 5 run 3. Hear me Roar?, I swear you could actually hear me...

This was the track on my playlist this morning as I reached the 20 mins running...

Renmurew

Graduate•7 years ago

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Bad day, wish I could run!!!

Hello all :-) Today has been stressful at work. I'm the IT manager, amongst other many things, and I came in to find a case of ransomware on my PC. Thankfully...

Hello all :-) Today has been stressful at work. I'm the IT manager, amongst oth...

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•7 years ago

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Polls- update and hot stats

Hi all, I have had some feedback on the question about whether the polls can be accessed via the mobile app and this is the response: Polls are not accessible...

Hi all, I have had some feedback on the question about whether the polls can be...

ju-ju-

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk3 R2 Completed

Just completed my 2nd run week 3 and I think I'm actually starting to enjoy this running lark! Even managed to sing along to some tunes today 😊

Just completed my 2nd run week 3 and I think I'm actually starting to enjoy this...

Webby16

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk7 R2 - felt amazing!

Did this run yesterday and was astounded how much easier it was than the first one, maybe I took it a bit easier as my heart rate was in the red for ALL of the...

Did this run yesterday and was astounded how much easier it was than the first o...

GiGill

Graduate•7 years ago

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RUNNING HAS CHANGED MY LIFE

Running and following this programme has completely changed my mindset about running and exercise in general and joining in with people at Parkrun is great...

Running and following this programme has completely changed my mindset about run...

Virginia60

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK4 R1 complete 😁

I absolutely loved this, I really feel I'm achieving something but I'm plagued by tightening in my right calf every time, I even stopped on occasions to...

I absolutely loved this, I really feel I'm achieving something but I'm plagued b...

Ajs07

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 run 2 sorted

This morning I set out for my run and it was wet and cold. I was already dressed and out the door so there was no turning back. After a spot of rain the day...

This morning I set out for my run and it was wet and cold. I was already dresse...

LexMis

•7 years ago

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WK1 done

Just ran run 3 for week 1. So pleased with myself. Was better today than Tuesday and felt like I ran faster. Roll on week 2

Just ran run 3 for week 1. So pleased with myself. Was better today than Tuesday...

Neverrunbefore64

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R1 high kicks

Just done W4R1 and I cannot quite believe I —actual me— did it! The grin on my face was absolutely ridiculous as I finished that final five minute run. When...

Just done W4R1 and I cannot quite believe I —actual me— did it! The grin on my f...

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•7 years ago

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Stats

Yay

Martin_Rose

Graduate•7 years ago

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5k in 30 mins

Finally done 5k in 30 minutes, I had to walk the last few yards home, absolutely knackered.

Finally done 5k in 30 minutes, I had to walk the last few yards home, absolute...

Martin_Rose

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7R3 - tick!

I cannot believe I'm saying goodbye to W7, which has been my favourite week so far. Running in the woods is just wonderful and I love the fact that the walking...

I cannot believe I'm saying goodbye to W7, which has been my favourite week so f...

sjs1969

Graduate•7 years ago

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Time for a Break?

I've been out runnging three times a week since June. And since graduation I've been doing two 5k's and a faster 3k every week. For the first time running has...

I've been out runnging three times a week since June. And since graduation I've ...

MagicandCastles

Graduate•7 years ago

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Shins

Run 2 week 1 - enjoying my runs and think I’m doing ok for a newbie but I can really feel it up my shins when I run is this just my legs getting used to the...

Run 2 week 1 - enjoying my runs and think I’m doing ok for a newbie but I can re...

Kezza77

•7 years ago

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I do 30 mins on week 8 run two

It seems my app takes me to 40:min run on wk nine wheteas c25k nhs does 30 mins on wk 9. So what are we aiming at 30 min run or 5k or both? Confused

It seems my app takes me to 40:min run on wk nine wheteas c25k nhs does 30 mins...

fayecheshire

•7 years ago

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Starting week 3 on Sunday!

I finished the Week 2 run 3 today and am starting the first run of Week 3 on Sunday (rest day tomorrow, swimming on Saturday, then run on Sunday morning)....

I finished the Week 2 run 3 today and am starting the first run of Week 3 on Sun...

VictoriaRuns

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk5R3...😁 if I can, you can

Was v nervous this morning as have never ran for 20 minutes EVER, but kept telling myself that I believe in this programme and the fantastic support of all...

Was v nervous this morning as have never ran for 20 minutes EVER, but kept telli...

Surreyjelbel

Graduate•7 years ago

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New to running

Hi just joined the group today I am a 51 yr old female who has not exercised for about 30 yrs and could never run even as a healthy teenager! I was stuck on...

Hi just joined the group today I am a 51 yr old female who has not exercised for...

HelenWms

Graduate•7 years ago

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Finished but happy at 82 and 346 days

What a wonderful course Couch to 5k but for me the 5k will possibly be later but I made the 30 minutes.If I can make any fellow struggler can.Keep running and...

What a wonderful course Couch to 5k but for me the 5k will possibly be later but...

Lollipop916

Graduate•7 years ago

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Small mercies

Might have been unhappy at running into the wind but I'm now showered clean and dry listening to the rain hammering down.!

Might have been unhappy at running into the wind but I'm now showered clean and ...

ChallengerGrandma

Graduate•7 years ago

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Mmmm should l be doing more!!!

Reading lots of post others seem to be going to the gym and other stuff like that to supplement their running 😫are most of you doing that as feel ATM this...

Reading lots of post others seem to be going to the gym and other stuff like tha...

Wantorun2013

Graduate•7 years ago

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Proud of myself!

Just ran week 5 run 2! I was panicking about doing it as couldn't imagine me running anywhere near 8 mins - but I did! The leap to week 5 run 3 isn't worrying...

Just ran week 5 run 2! I was panicking about doing it as couldn't imagine me run...

Wallywot

•7 years ago

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WET WINDY AND WONDERFUL

So gd to be out running again. Wk 7 run 1. Vandersoft app. Warm up then 7 4min tuns with 7 30 second walk intervals. 5 min cool down. My 3 kallows u 40 mins....

So gd to be out running again. Wk 7 run 1. Vandersoft app. Warm up then 7 4min t...

fayecheshire

•7 years ago

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Wk8 run 3 dilema

Hi all I am up to week 8 run 3 but have had a bit of a struggle recently whereby.i have not been to the gym for a couple of weeks and don't know if I should...

Hi all I am up to week 8 run 3 but have had a bit of a struggle recently whereby...

Netthebear

Graduate•7 years ago

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Keep going

Started well this morning - I think the wind was behind me. Fastest time yet for my first mile but then I was heading straight into the wind😒. My pace slowed...

Started well this morning - I think the wind was behind me. Fastest time yet for...

ChallengerGrandma

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduated whoop whoop 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️

I ran my first 5k last night and feel proud of my achievement. What next 🤔, do I continue to 🏃🏾‍♀️5k for a couple of weeks or do I give in to temptation and...

I ran my first 5k last night and feel proud of my achievement. What next 🤔, do ...

freckles05

•7 years ago

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Wk 4 done

Really starting to notice the difference now, managing to maintain a comfortable pace throughout, even got a bit faster for the last minute for some crazy...

Really starting to notice the difference now, managing to maintain a comfortable...

Bgager

Graduate•7 years ago

11 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2017

New running gear 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

Week 5 - stalled slightly

W5 R3 - You're going to hear me Roar!

Bad day, wish I could run!!!

Polls- update and hot stats

Wk3 R2 Completed

Wk7 R2 - felt amazing!

RUNNING HAS CHANGED MY LIFE

WK4 R1 complete 😁

Week 4 run 2 sorted

WK1 done

W4R1 high kicks

Stats

5k in 30 mins

W7R3 - tick!

Time for a Break?

Shins

I do 30 mins on week 8 run two

Starting week 3 on Sunday!

Wk5R3...😁 if I can, you can

New to running

Finished but happy at 82 and 346 days

Small mercies

Mmmm should l be doing more!!!

Proud of myself!

WET WINDY AND WONDERFUL

Wk8 run 3 dilema

Keep going

Graduated whoop whoop 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️

Wk 4 done

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Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2017

New running gear 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

Week 5 - stalled slightly

W5 R3 - You're going to hear me Roar!

Bad day, wish I could run!!!

Polls- update and hot stats

Wk3 R2 Completed

Wk7 R2 - felt amazing!

RUNNING HAS CHANGED MY LIFE

WK4 R1 complete 😁

Week 4 run 2 sorted

WK1 done

W4R1 *high kicks*

Stats

5k in 30 mins

W7R3 - tick!

Time for a Break?

Shins

I do 30 mins on week 8 run two

Starting week 3 on Sunday!

Wk5R3...😁 if I can, you can

New to running

Finished but happy at 82 and 346 days

Small mercies

Mmmm should l be doing more!!!

Proud of myself!

WET WINDY AND WONDERFUL

Wk8 run 3 dilema

Keep going

Graduated whoop whoop 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️

Wk 4 done

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