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Aching but week 4 run 1 ✅

Well it’s done and I did it but it was hard work and I was willing away every second... but amazed I could keep going for essentially what was 16 minutes....

Well it’s done and I did it but it was hard work and I was willing away every se...

JoBC

Graduate•6 years ago

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I certainly am!

😊

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•6 years ago

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Different times for runs

Good morning all. I currently go out very early - 6.30 ish. Mainly because I’m an early riser but to be truthful prob more that there are less people around to...

Good morning all. I currently go out very early - 6.30 ish. Mainly because I’m a...

Mumsygill

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finally back & loving it already!

Good morning everyone on this beautiful day! I am finally back. Decided to start back from week 1 Run 1. Felt abit disappointed knowing that I was 3 runs away...

Good morning everyone on this beautiful day! I am finally back. Decided to start...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W3 R1- route planning fail

Note to self... just because a hill doesn't look very steep on google maps does not mean it isn't steep in real life! 😫 So i manage both of the three minute...

Note to self... just because a hill doesn't look very steep on google maps does ...

MamaHogg

•6 years ago

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W5R2 - starting to believe in myself

It was another beautiful morning and we arrived at 7am, being an hour later and a weekend meant that the prom was much busier than on a weekday but there did...

It was another beautiful morning and we arrived at 7am, being an hour later and ...

bally187

Graduate•6 years ago

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wk5run3 done

At last I got round to doing this last run of week 5. Wasn't easy. But its out the way!!

At last I got round to doing this last run of week 5. Wasn't easy. But its out t...

rosemel64

•6 years ago

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In the bag

Never thought be posting that picture

robOliver

•6 years ago

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Week 3 run1 completed

Can’t believe I’m sticking to this So pleased with myself I’m a treadmill c25k Is it harder to run outside? Well done to everyone doing this We have made...

Can’t believe I’m sticking to this So pleased with myself I’m a treadmill c25k ...

Loopyludders

•6 years ago

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New starter injuries advice?

Hi there I’m after some advice. My partner and I have both been in agony for the last week after starting the C25K programme. Both beginners, we’ve completed...

Hi there I’m after some advice. My partner and I have both been in agony for th...

Peelgirl

•6 years ago

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Extending between runs

Hi All, Just got back from W2R2 before it gets too hot!! I have found that I am having to leave around three days between runs now in order for legs/knees etc...

Hi All, Just got back from W2R2 before it gets too hot!! I have found that I am...

PeteG52

•6 years ago

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Week one done

That's week done really enjoyed it even though I have not run in a long time ... so here go's week two

That's week done really enjoyed it even though I have not run in a long time ......

Tommybhoy67

•6 years ago

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Week 6 Complete

I can’t believe I’ve just run for 25 minutes without stopping for week 6 run 3 and really enjoyed it, it was challenging at times but kept going. I gave up...

I can’t believe I’ve just run for 25 minutes without stopping for week 6 run 3 a...

Didski

•6 years ago

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Treadmill Running

Just wonder if any of you lovely people can advise about the transition from treadmill to pavement. I’m about to start week 6 and cannot resist the beautiful...

Just wonder if any of you lovely people can advise about the transition from tre...

kirble

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3 - Wombling Free

New summer running top on, sun out, cool spring breeze, hardly anyone on the pavements or roads: I think that was the best run yet. It was the first one...

New summer running top on, sun out, cool spring breeze, hardly anyone on the pav...

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1✅

Completed my first run of week 2 in the heat!! Who knew 90 seconds was so long 😱🙈

Completed my first run of week 2 in the heat!! Who knew 90 seconds was so long �...

A-M-Y

•6 years ago

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W3 R 1 done

Made it through the three minute barrier! Breathing more controlled and recovery time improved, maybe just a good day.

Made it through the three minute barrier! Breathing more controlled and recovery...

Bobthedog

•6 years ago

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W9 R3 ✅ Yipppeee! I’m a graduate

Have just graduated!! Me! I did it! I can’t believe it! To say I’m ecstatic is an understatement! I started this journey on Feb 28th and have done it on every...

Have just graduated!! Me! I did it! I can’t believe it! To say I’m ecstatic is a...

DoodleDee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk5run3

I did it! Ran a full 20 mins so proud of myself 😊

ClaraPP

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4r1 complete

Never thought I would do it but yesterday I managed to jog for 5 mins (twice!)... knees and hamstring felt quite tight after but ok today...I'm really worried...

Never thought I would do it but yesterday I managed to jog for 5 mins (twice!).....

Tashaliza

Graduate•6 years ago

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Im alive!!

Hi all, Just a quick one to let you know I'm alive and ok after yesterday and I will be back on my treadmill as soon as I can!! Although I might just start...

Hi all, Just a quick one to let you know I'm alive and ok after yesterday and I...

Baybeebug

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Did it!

Week 4 complete - who would have thought 🤓

KFR64

•6 years ago

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One year couch to 5k anniversary!

It’s a year to the day since I started the couch to 5k and it’s changed my life! I’m still a slow coach but that doesn’t matter. Since I started I completed my...

It’s a year to the day since I started the couch to 5k and it’s changed my life!...

Poppyf

Graduate•6 years ago

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Swollen knee .... help!!!

Week 2 Run 2 .... ouch! Help. I completed Wk2R2 on Thursday evening and felt fine and even enjoyed the run. I woke up yesterday to a swollwn right knee that...

Week 2 Run 2 .... ouch! Help. I completed Wk2R2 on Thursday evening and felt fi...

VickyD501

•6 years ago

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Eat before or after run ?

Don’t know what to do ? Run dat today but on training course then out tonight so either put off till tomorrow or go in next hr . I’ve not run early morning...

Don’t know what to do ? Run dat today but on training course then out tonight so...

Fifi18

•6 years ago

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Help needed

Hi, I’m 20 years old and I’ve been trying to loose weight since September. I’ve been going to the gym 3/4 times a week and eating moderately well. But I just...

Hi, I’m 20 years old and I’ve been trying to loose weight since September. I’ve ...

Shannamkkj

•6 years ago

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W1R2 completed without face-planting the ground

After last weeks little adventure, I was happy to complete W1R2 today without a further trip to A&E My husband has realised that his comments about staying at...

After last weeks little adventure, I was happy to complete W1R2 today without a ...

Christianne57

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1 R3

Unbelievably I was actually looking forward to the third run of my first week which I completed yesterday. Even though it was very warm I felt that I managed...

Unbelievably I was actually looking forward to the third run of my first week wh...

Roxy33

•6 years ago

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W8 completed!

Not only did we complete week 8, we were out in the park running at 6.45a.m.! This isn't unusual for me as I'm up at 5.30 but my child is sooo grumpy in the...

Not only did we complete week 8, we were out in the park running at 6.45a.m.! Th...

Juliapal

Graduate•6 years ago

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Marathon in a week day 5

Just a quick one. It’s not getting any easier but it’s nearly done just 2 runs left and some rest to look forward to on Monday...

Just a quick one. It’s not getting any easier but it’s nearly done just 2 runs l...

warrenw65

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Aching but week 4 run 1 ✅

I certainly am!

Different times for runs

Finally back & loving it already!

W3 R1- route planning fail

W5R2 - starting to believe in myself

wk5run3 done

In the bag

Week 3 run1 completed

New starter injuries advice?

Extending between runs

Week one done

Week 6 Complete

Treadmill Running

Week 7 Run 3 - Wombling Free

Week 2 Run 1✅

W3 R 1 done

W9 R3 ✅ Yipppeee! I’m a graduate

Wk5run3

W4r1 complete

Im alive!!

Did it!

One year couch to 5k anniversary!

Swollen knee .... help!!!

Eat before or after run ?

Help needed

W1R2 completed without face-planting the ground

W1 R3

W8 completed!

Marathon in a week day 5

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