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Knock knock week 9, let me in!! 😁

After doing run 1 of week 8 then having a 3 day break because of a trip to Legoland, I was concerned that the break would hinder my progress. You lovely lot...

After doing run 1 of week 8 then having a 3 day break because of a trip to Legol...

Lea71

Graduate•6 years ago

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New running shoes

As per previous post (2 back) here is photo. Seems they are not ‘go faster’ shoes, more ‘keep going’ shoes.

As per previous post (2 back) here is photo. Seems they are not ‘go faster’ shoe...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5r2

So poorly knee has been spending lots of time being iced. A glorious feeling in this weather. I did a couple of careful runs at snails pace, with more rest...

So poorly knee has been spending lots of time being iced. A glorious feeling in...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7 R1

Apologies if you see this twice! I thought I posted it but it seems to have disappeared! W7 R1 completed this evening. I bloody loved it. It felt so...

Apologies if you see this twice! I thought I posted it but it seems to have disa...

BlondeAmbition72

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 run 2 gone! 7 runs till graduation 👨‍🎓

Up early this morning to beat the heat! Quite chilly this morning but soon got a sweat on! Can't believe only 7 more runs till I graduate! Thanks all those who...

Up early this morning to beat the heat! Quite chilly this morning but soon got a...

ch3lsea007

•6 years ago

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Still slogging away....

Good evening runners! I can't believe its been two whole months since my last post, the day that I graduated. Things have conspired against me boring you with...

Good evening runners! I can't believe its been two whole months since my last po...

furlmouse

Graduate•6 years ago

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Pass the EJBs!

I don’t know. Maybe it’s the hot weather, but I can’t be bothered to eat. So I was a bit nervous heading off this evening. Would I hit the wall? Collapse with...

I don’t know. Maybe it’s the hot weather, but I can’t be bothered to eat. So I w...

Katiepops

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 - seriously!!!???

Completed W5R2 today. Felt so chuffed and happy that I am getting better at running and the length of times. Then I had a sneak peak at W5R3 - I wish I...

Completed W5R2 today. Felt so chuffed and happy that I am getting better at runn...

Peet999

Graduate•6 years ago

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Does anyone else cheat!?!

Is it just me that gets satisfaction out of going a little longer than Sarah Milligan tells me to!?! I’m not talking minutes extra just a little tad.

Is it just me that gets satisfaction out of going a little longer than Sarah Mil...

Emloutay

•6 years ago

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As if we needed any more encouragement...

Hope the link works! https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/leg-exercise-is-critical-to-brain-and-nervous-system-health-304388

Hope the link works! https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/leg-...

Equi-geek

Graduate•6 years ago

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Spontaneous combustion?

No air in the gym tonight... really thought I might spontaneously combust. Any recorded incidents of this in C25K history? Should I be scared?? 🤔🤣

No air in the gym tonight... really thought I might spontaneously combust. Any r...

Tartiflette

Graduate•6 years ago

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Updating App

I've done 2 runs without mobile app so how can I now update it so that it starts at next session whether week 2 or 3rd session of week 1? I wasn't initially...

I've done 2 runs without mobile app so how can I now update it so that it starts...

Frenetic

•6 years ago

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Potatoes!

I’m on my second run which I managed in 29degrees and I actually felt fine. I ran faster at 8km rather than 6km setting on my treadmills setting (not sure if...

I’m on my second run which I managed in 29degrees and I actually felt fine. I r...

JohnDooley

•6 years ago

1 Reply

I did it!!!!

Just done my first ct5k. I did contemplate not going tonight. But my friends weren’t going to take no as an answer. Even took my dog. Great fun xxx

Just done my first ct5k. I did contemplate not going tonight. But my friends wer...

Rainbowdelight

•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 3

🎉 🙌🏻 I’ve completed week 1 whoooooooooooo Didn’t document run 2 on Monday as I left late.... can set your watch by my husband usually, but as he didn’t...

🎉 🙌🏻 I’ve completed week 1 whoooooooooooo Didn’t document run 2 on Monday as...

EmmaA-F

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R2

second run done! i started to get cramps (i left 45 minutes between eating & my run? maybe i should leave longer?) but pushed though! feeling great so far...

second run done! i started to get cramps (i left 45 minutes between eating & my ...

jae_

•6 years ago

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Woohoo!! 20 mins in the bag 😃

I’ve done it! Week 5 run 3 = 20mins non stop! Ive never in my 51 years ever run for that amount of time...ever! Mind you I have to say that I really didn’t...

I’ve done it! Week 5 run 3 = 20mins non stop! Ive never in my 51 years ever run ...

AllyS

Graduate•6 years ago

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Treated myself

Since I have been jogging for over 9 weeks now and managed the full half hour I thought I would treat myself to some new running shoes to keep me interested.

Since I have been jogging for over 9 weeks now and managed the full half hour I ...

AWilson85

Graduate•6 years ago

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Had an accidental 9 day break...where should i restart?

So having done really well getting up to w6r1 i then had 2 busy weekends *which were active at least*, with a hellish week at work and then cold/hayfever this...

So having done really well getting up to w6r1 i then had 2 busy weekends *which ...

Lucyfur

Graduate•6 years ago

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Tortoise

I am on W8 R3 and wondering if pace or distance is more important. I am not at the 10 minute mile pace yet. I can complete the 2.75 miles, just not in 28...

I am on W8 R3 and wondering if pace or distance is more important. I am not at ...

marydoan

•6 years ago

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One proud mamma

Finished my first run using this app tonight. Just sharing my happiness and how pleased I am that I made it because the last time I ran anywhere I was at...

Finished my first run using this app tonight. Just sharing my happiness and how ...

jnkmamma

•6 years ago

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Newbie

My husband and I have just started couch to 5k. We’ve just done our second run this first week. My husband instigated it and I’m happy to do it too. It’s been...

My husband and I have just started couch to 5k. We’ve just done our second run t...

AGuesty

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Running

Lets get it on running

Danco149

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Pinocchio has had to confess ☹️

Had to own up to my naughty little secret tonight. Everything was planned, I’d lined the kids up to join me on a park run on Saturday. Frustratingly I appear...

Had to own up to my naughty little secret tonight. Everything was planned, I’d l...

Gilly0410

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 couldn’t complete

So looking for advice/opinions. I tried to do the dreaded 20 min run today (early before the heat set in) although I just couldn’t complete it, I ran for 15...

So looking for advice/opinions. I tried to do the dreaded 20 min run today (earl...

Puffed-out

•6 years ago

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You don’t give in

My other half said to me you don’t give in do you head full of cold did week 9 run 1 wow was hot and did 3.36k that l do me very happy dripping bunny I ve so...

My other half said to me you don’t give in do you head full of cold did week 9 r...

Hidden

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W7r1

Done beginning to feel like i can do this now.

Gemz33

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Just about managed..

After a night shift and not much sleep due to the heat I just did my week 3 run 2 in blazing sun. I almost gave up but gave it my all and just managed to...

After a night shift and not much sleep due to the heat I just did my week 3 run ...

Crawlhome

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

W5R3 tips

Hi all - so I’ve prob been doing the programs for 7-8 weeks or so, but repeating many weeks to ensure I could step up. So I’ve done week 5 run 1 and 2 twice,...

Hi all - so I’ve prob been doing the programs for 7-8 weeks or so, but repeating...

Withers999

•6 years ago

5 Replies

5k

W1run2 tomorrow

Janey1976

•6 years ago

8 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Knock knock week 9, let me in!! 😁

New running shoes

W5r2

W7 R1

Week 7 run 2 gone! 7 runs till graduation 👨‍🎓

Still slogging away....

Pass the EJBs!

W5R3 - seriously!!!???

Does anyone else cheat!?!

As if we needed any more encouragement...

Spontaneous combustion?

Updating App

Potatoes!

I did it!!!!

Week 1 run 3

W1R2

Woohoo!! 20 mins in the bag 😃

Treated myself

Had an accidental 9 day break...where should i restart?

Tortoise

One proud mamma

Newbie

Running

Pinocchio has had to confess ☹️

W5R3 couldn’t complete

You don’t give in

W7r1

Just about managed..

W5R3 tips

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