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Slinky did very well and am proud of her at her 1st return to Parkrun, she set off doing w1 R2 of c25k ,I virtually started with her at the back of the pack...

Slinkylinky at Parkrun.. a warm one!🌞

Slinky did very well and am proud of her at her 1st return to Parkrun, she set o...

davelinks

Graduate•6 years ago

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Summer evening run

What a beautiful evening for a run ☺️It makes me smile thinking back to the early days of c25k and running in the dark with rain, ice and snow!

What a beautiful evening for a run ☺️It makes me smile thinking back to the earl...

ellie674

Graduate•6 years ago

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started harder, finished easier!... W2R2

Still in LA and having to use the running machine. It started off hard today - not helped by the woman next to me using my top speed as her 'rest pace'! But I...

Still in LA and having to use the running machine. It started off hard today - n...

Katwpg

•6 years ago

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Walking helps

Maybe of use to anyone who may be finding they are sore after runs. I have found that by doing a reasonably paced walk the day after a run helps greatly. I...

Maybe of use to anyone who may be finding they are sore after runs. I have found...

Kp5k

•6 years ago

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Week 2 completed.

Don’t like the sound of 3 mins next week!!!

cobrien

•6 years ago

Very pleased with my achievement today. It still felt like the 90 seconds were ‘elastic’ but running with a friend made it more manageable. Waiting to complete...

Wk2R2 done

Very pleased with my achievement today. It still felt like the 90 seconds were ‘...

Runtofit

Graduate•6 years ago

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Eeeek!

I’ve just noticed that W2R2 hasn’t saved and I can’t add it 😩 does that mean I won’t qualify? 😢 I really did do it last Wednesday!

I’ve just noticed that W2R2 hasn’t saved and I can’t add it 😩 does that mean I ...

Pancakes

Graduate•6 years ago

I’ve just noticed that W2R2 hasn’t saved and I can’t add it 😩 does that mean I won’t qualify? 😢 I really did do it last Wednesday!

Eeeek!

I’ve just noticed that W2R2 hasn’t saved and I can’t add it 😩 does that mean I ...

Pancakes

Graduate•6 years ago

It was with great trepidation that I set out on this run but I can proudly say that I DID IT!!! I honestly didn’t think I would but I kept thinking about...

W5R6 🤯

It was with great trepidation that I set out on this run but I can proudly say t...

stlee16

Graduate•6 years ago

So went out this morning in the (relatively) early morning sun and got run 3 done. First time I've needed 😎 wish I'd also gone with the shorts - I was boiling...

Week 8 - Done

So went out this morning in the (relatively) early morning sun and got run 3 don...

Lee1167

Graduate•6 years ago

So this morning, after an easy start to the day I prepared for my next high speed shuffle. No excuse to stop today as no dog, so the butt sniffing breaks were...

W3r2, no dog,1 hubby and the jelly belly

So this morning, after an easy start to the day I prepared for my next high spee...

Clarebear76

•6 years ago

I had to do the windows today. Boring ? yes Hot and sweaty? yes Physically exhausting? Bloody hell, no!!!! I could have gone round and done my...

Sunshine on window horror....

I had to do the windows today. Boring ? yes Hot and sweaty? yes Physically ...

Jell6

Graduate•6 years ago

Last night i decided I couldn't wait to do Run2 so skipped my rest day and gave it a go. Managed to complete it, which feels me with enthusiasm about the...

W2R2

Last night i decided I couldn't wait to do Run2 so skipped my rest day and gave ...

Al569

•6 years ago

This week has been a deliberately lazy week by comparison with the build up to my long run. I already decided to take things a bit easy when my ankle developed...

Get out of that bed!!

This week has been a deliberately lazy week by comparison with the build up to m...

Richard7

Graduate•6 years ago

Hello all! Can anyone recommend which fitbit would be best for weight loss etc? Thanks

Fitbit

Hello all! Can anyone recommend which fitbit would be best for weight loss etc?...

malky1986

•6 years ago

So.... the woman who hasn't run for 90 continuous seconds for the 30 years since leaving school has just done a series of 90 second runs for W2R1!!! I cannot...

Chuffed to bits ;-)

So.... the woman who hasn't run for 90 continuous seconds for the 30 years since...

oldwheezer69

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2

Just finished w1r3. Any tips for w2, I start it on Monday.

Arcona

•6 years ago

GRADUATED!!! 9+ weeks ago couldn’t run for 30 secs.. now running for 30 mins! Some highs and lows along the way and each run had thought of packing in the...

W9R3 - Graduation!

GRADUATED!!! 9+ weeks ago couldn’t run for 30 secs.. now running for 30 mins! So...

ianw1913

Graduate•6 years ago

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Toe injury

I’ve worn some new shoes last two days of the week. This morning I’ve woken with a really sore second toe on left foot. Feels bruised but no sign of anything....

I’ve worn some new shoes last two days of the week. This morning I’ve woken with...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R2

What a beautful day and a great feeling just compleated second run was a bit sorry when it told me id finished could of run a bit longer. Oh well keep to the...

What a beautful day and a great feeling just compleated second run was a bit sor...

Marybrewer13

•6 years ago

I DID it I ran my first 5k park run today I’m so proud of myself ... time 43 mins ... of course this will be beaten in time as I progress woohoo .. this girl...

First park run

I DID it I ran my first 5k park run today I’m so proud of myself ... time 43 min...

Tibbz

Graduate•6 years ago

Feeling pretty chuffed, as I'm actually enjoying my running now and beating my own PBs without forcing myself. Like 90% of C25K graduates, I'm hitting the 5K...

W9R3 completed!

Feeling pretty chuffed, as I'm actually enjoying my running now and beating my o...

frenchvisitor

Graduate•6 years ago

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In the beginning

Hi all, 2 weeks ago I was struggling to walk - not good for my greyhound!!! One week in and all my knee and ankle pain has gone and I can actually walk up and...

Hi all, 2 weeks ago I was struggling to walk - not good for my greyhound!!! One ...

Lez57

Graduate•6 years ago

As a present for graduating Couch to 5K, I went and had gait analysis done at Run 4 it in Bridge of Allan (highly recommend the shop if you’re Central...

Shiny new shoes to go with my shiny graduate badge 🏃🏽‍♀️😀

As a present for graduating Couch to 5K, I went and had gait analysis done at Ru...

Madsimmo

Graduate•6 years ago

Week 5 run 3 complete! So relieved to have reached this milestone. Was so worried leading up to it that I'd fail and it would knock me but I read all the posts...

Week 5 run 3

Week 5 run 3 complete! So relieved to have reached this milestone. Was so worrie...

Anitacstrong

Graduate•6 years ago

W2R3 kinda done... It's not that I am exhausted or anything but the pain in my shins make even walking hard...never mind running... 😔 Anybody else...

Pain in shins

W2R3 kinda done... It's not that I am exhausted or anything but the pain in my s...

DearMouse

•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

Omg just been on my first 20 minute continuous run 🏃and I finished it, week one I struggled to run for 60 seconds. I very slow but that's what gets me to the...

Omg just been on my first 20 minute continuous run 🏃and I finished it, week one...

Couch-potato

•6 years ago

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Week One complete!

I did W1 R3 this morning before work and felt great! I feel so much more sure of myself and my abilities than I did on R1 and really enjoyed it. It was the...

I did W1 R3 this morning before work and felt great! I feel so much more sure of...

lrparsnip

•6 years ago