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Starting 2moro

Hi I’m starting the couch to 5K tomorrow so I was wondering if anyone has any tips ? I’m not a runner and I really dislike it but I really want to try hard...

Hi I’m starting the couch to 5K tomorrow so I was wondering if anyone has any t...

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w5r2 - succeeded!!

I'm amazed to find that I managed this run today! When Michael announed that the run was TWO 8 minute runs I thought - no way!! But I'll give it a go and...

I'm amazed to find that I managed this run today! When Michael announed that th...

hblewettGraduate

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New Year’s Eve run

Hi folks, I’m not usually one for new year celebrations, but I can celebrate that 2017 was the year I graduated from C25K, with the support of you lot, and...

Hi folks, I’m not usually one for new year celebrations, but I can celebrate th...

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Light reflective running leggings 🤩

Dropping hints and picture messages pays off. My other half gave me, for Christmas, running leggings that have reflective bits on. Size 14 and they fit...

Dropping hints and picture messages pays off. My other half gave me, for Christm...

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Saying a sad farewell to running

Thank you so much for all the support you guys gave me during my couch to 5k and beyond running days. It has been great. Unfortunately I developed...

Thank you so much for all the support you guys gave me during my couch to 5k and...

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Just can’t run, need some motivation and learn a technique

I try to run and my ankles swell and I always end up injured, I have gone out with people but they are so quick I just end up competing and then give up any...

I try to run and my ankles swell and I always end up injured, I have gone out wi...

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I just need to thank you all, but especially...

The person on here, who put into words the way that we talk to ourselves when we are trying to do something a bit uncomfortable and part of you wants to stop...

The person on here, who put into words the way that we talk to ourselves when we...

ickleguiGraduate

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Well I never believed I’d achieve 5k

Haven’t posted for sometime but wanted to post so all newbies who are taking up C25K in new year know it can be done, no matter what age or fitness level you...

Haven’t posted for sometime but wanted to post so all newbies who are taking up ...

RadleychickGraduate

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Happy New Year!!

Happy new year lovely running peeps!! Best laid plans and all that, had so many ideas that would be out and about of Christmas but they just never too...

Happy new year lovely running peeps!! Best laid plans and all that, had so many ...

Polly2810Graduate

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Happy New Year to my first and favourite running community!

Happy New Year, everybody! I’ve not posted on here for ages because, would you believe it, running kind of got in the way?! I’ve joined a running club, which...

Happy New Year, everybody! I’ve not posted on here for ages because, would you b...

Gabby08Graduate

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First Setback

Completed a couple of Park Runs and was enjoying my staggering with intent then Boxing Day a cold struck. Have been out for a stagger today and felt terrible....

Completed a couple of Park Runs and was enjoying my staggering with intent then ...

revrockGraduate

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.... finished off 2017 with a cheeky 10k .. and a massive smile

as above , woke up crappy felt achy and really not in the mood , didnt want to let myself sown so pulled myself out and did 10k .. never in my whole life did i...

as above , woke up crappy felt achy and really not in the mood , didnt want to l...

secksy34Graduate

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January 2018 Graduation Badge

Hello everybody and welcome to January 2018! Happy New Year to all and happy running! Please leave your user name here for me, so we can organise your well...

Hello everybody and welcome to January 2018! Happy New Year to all and happy run...

Millsie-JGraduate

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Last post....

Of 2017....after the annual party at my house for family last night, known as The Cavaganza, I wondered how I would feel about my planned run for this morning,...

Of 2017....after the annual party at my house for family last night, known as Th...

MummycavModerator

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Any advice for a cold weather wimp?!

Hi all, I'm completely new to this running lark - I recently turned 50 and want to get fit and have been considering C25K for a while now so I'm planning to...

Hi all, I'm completely new to this running lark - I recently turned 50 and want...

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100k since graduation

Just worked out that since I graduated at end of October (9 weeks ago) I have run 100k. Very happy runner! Hope to do lots more in 2018 🏃‍♀️

Just worked out that since I graduated at end of October (9 weeks ago) I have ru...

Cornet-CarolynGraduate

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New Year's Eve

Best wishes to all for a great 2018. Many thanks for all the support this year - you all pulled me through to graduation and beyond!

Best wishes to all for a great 2018. Many thanks for all the support this year -...

IansonGraduate

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Cautiously off the IC

Having not run since Christmas eve due to lower back pain my prescribed medication and a trip to the physio seem to have done the trick. It was with some...

Having not run since Christmas eve due to lower back pain my prescribed medicati...

ChrisAllen1Graduate

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Week 5 Run 3!

The dreaded 20 mins have been completed and boy did I enjoy it. Can’t beleive I just ran 20 mins comfortably. Had to keep reminding myself at the start to slow...

The dreaded 20 mins have been completed and boy did I enjoy it. Can’t beleive I ...

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Newbie

I started today 5k. I'm 49, overweight and have fluid in my knees. Anyway. I only managed half the 1st run ( I enjoyed the walking part) maybe should have...

I started today 5k. I'm 49, overweight and have fluid in my knees. Anyway. I onl...

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Ending 2017 with a smug grin 😊

Normally at this time of year I am sitting reflecting on what I hoped to achieve but didn’t in the past year. 12 months ago, running wasn’t on any of my lists....

Normally at this time of year I am sitting reflecting on what I hoped to achieve...

SueKenGraduate

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What a difference 2 days makes!

Well that's true. After the difficulty I had running on Friday today, I went out with a different attitude and completed 28 minutes running , with a minute's...

Well that's true. After the difficulty I had running on Friday today, I went out...

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700 miles in 2017 and a tired dog

Morning all , and an early happy new year to everyone Well I am happy to report that I have just returned from a lovely canine run with a happy but mad boxer...

Morning all , and an early happy new year to everyone Well I am happy to report...

MollydexGraduate

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About to start week 5

Still entering a flat smile on the grid. Not convinced running is for me, but my wife and I committed to each other we would give it a shot. We first did it...

Still entering a flat smile on the grid. Not convinced running is for me, but m...

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Bagged 5k in last run of 2017 and learned a lesson!

W8R1 28 mins just done and I learned a valuable lesson about not overdoing it. I'd always run every c25k workout at a pace that felt \" natural\" but this...

W8R1 28 mins just done and I learned a valuable lesson about not overdoing it. I...

LordiGraduate

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Was it 5 or 6k today?

Who really knows, my usual uselessness with technology came to the fore - a pesky fruit phone that no longer synchs my music and seemingly has lost the...

Who really knows, my usual uselessness with technology came to the fore - a pesk...

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W6R1 Last Run of 2017 Done!!!

Just completed Run 1 of Week 6 and last one for 2017! Was feeling a little adventurous today so tried 3 30-20-10’s in the 1st 5 minute Run! Needless to say but...

Just completed Run 1 of Week 6 and last one for 2017! Was feeling a little adven...

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Last one done 🙋🏻

Been out for my last run of 2017. Took it nice and slow and hit the 6k barrier. It’s been inspirational to read everyone else’s journey since starting mine in...

Been out for my last run of 2017. Took it nice and slow and hit the 6k barrier. ...

TJMazzGraduate

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Why Did I Start Running. And Why I Won't Stop. Easy Guide.

I often read about lost mojo, various mental blocks, motivation going and not coming back, or simply seeing that some guys aren't on the forum anymore because...

I often read about lost mojo, various mental blocks, motivation going and not co...

mrrunGraduate

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Tours of Abel and Earning Bling

Mam arrived, we were both eager to earn our bling and, with our respective episodes of Zombies, Run! playing we headed off...I got halfway through the run...

Mam arrived, we were both eager to earn our bling and, with our respective episo...

MrsPsychoGraduate

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