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W2r3

I have started this course several times as kept leaving it too long between runs but this is the furthest I’ve gotten. Just need to keep motivated for week...

I have started this course several times as kept leaving it too long between run...

Scottjames

•6 years ago

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Running (very slowly) towards someone you know gives you plenty of time to think of what to say.

So W2R2 done. Pretty uneventful with the exception of spotting a friend at the end of the road, then after walking towards them for a few seconds I start...

So W2R2 done. Pretty uneventful with the exception of spotting a friend at the e...

RichRunsSlowly

•6 years ago

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W7R1 done.... It was also quite eventful.... Long and maybe a little too much detail for some

So I decide to run a little later than normal, it's ok but the sun was quite low making it difficult to see.... More on that in a minute.... So Sarah announces...

So I decide to run a little later than normal, it's ok but the sun was quite low...

scalmac

•6 years ago

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W4R3 finished

Feel fab that I’ve finished this week. It was a hot one tonight tho! Xx

BecksHR

•6 years ago

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W4, R2

It was hard. It made me want to cry. Everything hurts. Life sucks. 😭😭😭

LoonyLoo

•6 years ago

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Best of Boy Bands Playlist is here

Thanks to everyone who contributed to what has been a fun but exhausting compilation... The playlist includes all these wonderful goodies Sugar Baby Love - The...

Thanks to everyone who contributed to what has been a fun but exhausting compila...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Post Graduation Problems

Ok so I graduated 2nd May having took my time to avoid injury during my c25k and now only 4 post graduation runs in I'm really struggling to keep this up and...

Ok so I graduated 2nd May having took my time to avoid injury during my c25k and...

c1air3

Graduate•6 years ago

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Pppfffttt 😢

So after a really good start getting to and completing W4R3 I seem to be coming down with something. Sore ears, eyes and throat and struggling to catch my...

So after a really good start getting to and completing W4R3 I seem to be coming ...

Gemma922

•6 years ago

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Breakthrough

I just wanted to thank everyone who responded to my plea for advice on Sunday when I was 'struggling'. A few of you had talked about slowing my pace when...

I just wanted to thank everyone who responded to my plea for advice on Sunday wh...

Briefcase

•6 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1

Completely forgot about the jump from 90sec to 3mins 😳. First 3 was tough but last 3 was so much better and felt ok afterwards. Nice sunny evening, warm and...

Completely forgot about the jump from 90sec to 3mins 😳. First 3 was tough but l...

naedoot

•6 years ago

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WK8 R2 done, end in sight

So last night I did this one, was a bit nervy of it as my morning runs are usually better, but glad to say I did it! It was quite warm too and we did the...

So last night I did this one, was a bit nervy of it as my morning runs are usual...

Beestonbabe

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4 powered by being really really annoyed😚😂

Cannot believe what I have managed my first wk 4 run..amazing..especially as my calves were hurting within 30 seconds of starting... I really didn't think I...

Cannot believe what I have managed my first wk 4 run..amazing..especially as my ...

Sofabunny

•6 years ago

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W5 R3

Yayhee!!. Just completed run 3 of week 5. Thanks to two bras (stops the bounce) knee support for my dodgy old knee, this brilliant app and all you folks....

Yayhee!!. Just completed run 3 of week 5. Thanks to two bras (stops the bounce) ...

Manushi

Graduate•6 years ago

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I treated myself ....;)

Went into a running shop today and came out with my first real pair of running shorts they even have an inner 😂😂 well I did graduate on Sunday so a little...

Went into a running shop today and came out with my first real pair of running s...

Soz22

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 done!!!

Proudest screenshot of my life! Can't believe I did this and didn't feeling like lying down and dying half way through! Legs were getting heavy towards the end...

Proudest screenshot of my life! Can't believe I did this and didn't feeling like...

Fimoo

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

Hard going

Those 3x5 mins were harder than I thought. Did it though. Roll on 2x8!

Jhill66

•6 years ago

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Ouch, blisters

Completed run 2 week 3 and have blisters on my tootsies. Both feet, can barely walk.

Completed run 2 week 3 and have blisters on my tootsies. Both feet, can barely w...

HappyNoodle

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 kicked off, but not the best start

It was very grey this morning at 6.15am when I set out (sounds like a saga, doesn't it? "Grey was the dawn and tired were my legs when I set forth on my quest...

It was very grey this morning at 6.15am when I set out (sounds like a saga, does...

thegirlfrommarz

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7 R2 complete!

Hi all, just finished latest run. I was tempted to speed up in the early stages but remembered the wise advice on here to keep it slow and steady. 👍 My...

Hi all, just finished latest run. I was tempted to speed up in the early stages ...

David_G

•6 years ago

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😣👎week 6 run 1

I started up beat, looking forward to the run and only managed to complete fully the first 5 mins of 1st run, 4 mins of 8 mins of 2nd run and it just got...

I started up beat, looking forward to the run and only managed to complete fully...

Kim196

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Week 6 done 😜

That’s week 6 complete 😃 I ran for 25 which is something I have never ever done (34yrs old) so quite an achievement for me. To boot I even felt pretty good...

That’s week 6 complete 😃 I ran for 25 which is something I have never ever done...

Debsy2008

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

W5R1

Hi! So I've done this run earlier today and found the 3 runs of 5 mins fine, I am however, freaking out about the jump to 20 mins on W5R3 did anyone else...

Hi! So I've done this run earlier today and found the 3 runs of 5 mins fine, I a...

Gillywgk

Graduate•6 years ago

28 Replies

Running pains

Hi , am just about to do wk5 run3 , it’s gone from 8 mins to 20 !!!! Wots that all about ? I know that I won’t be able to do that , been really pleased up to...

Hi , am just about to do wk5 run3 , it’s gone from 8 mins to 20 !!!! Wots that a...

Rusko

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Nature keeps me going. What views do you love on your run?

Run two of week eight. Done with the help of this beautiful lake

trogdelight

Graduate•6 years ago

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Nature keeps me going. What views do you love on your run?

Run two of week eight. Done with the help of this beautiful lake

trogdelight

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R2 in bag

Came from office , went straight for run on building compound . Did not tried to push my self but did all 4 sub run successfully felt like had one more sub...

Came from office , went straight for run on building compound . Did not tried t...

Grimreaper

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Motivation to start!

Please all give me some motivation to start the Couch to 5k! I work long days so it's easy to give myself an excuse when I eventually get home...

Please all give me some motivation to start the Couch to 5k! I work long days so...

helen_mul

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Flying close to the sun

My w3r1 was tonight but I did some uphill walking last night and both my knees are a little painful. Wouldn’t mind if it was the muscle but it’s deep in the...

My w3r1 was tonight but I did some uphill walking last night and both my knees a...

dayhayward

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Goodbye to Week 5!

Hey fellow runners... That's Week 5 Run 3 done and dusted. Was planning to run this evening because I finished work late last night and woke up this morning...

Hey fellow runners... That's Week 5 Run 3 done and dusted. Was planning to run t...

Hidden

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Here goes!

Well that was my first run......completed 8 minute runs, 7 more than I thought I would and if I'm honest, I don't feel too bad!😁😁

Well that was my first run......completed 8 minute runs, 7 more than I thought ...

Trixster1971

•6 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for May 2018

W2r3

Running (very slowly) towards someone you know gives you plenty of time to think of what to say.

W7R1 done.... It was also quite eventful.... Long and maybe a little too much detail for some

W4R3 finished

W4, R2

Best of Boy Bands Playlist is here

Post Graduation Problems

Pppfffttt 😢

Breakthrough

Week 3 Run 1

WK8 R2 done, end in sight

Week 4 powered by being really really annoyed😚😂

W5 R3

I treated myself ....;)

W5R3 done!!!

Hard going

Ouch, blisters

Week 8 kicked off, but not the best start

W7 R2 complete!

😣👎week 6 run 1

Week 6 done 😜

W5R1

Running pains

Nature keeps me going. What views do you love on your run?

Nature keeps me going. What views do you love on your run?

W3R2 in bag

Motivation to start!

Flying close to the sun

Goodbye to Week 5!

Here goes!

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