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Spent 48 hours since run 2 thinking "20 minutes non stop, really?" Got out this morning and yes really. Have faith all you doubters, you can if I can 👍👍👍

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W5r3 nailed it 🙂🙂🙂

Spent 48 hours since run 2 thinking "20 minutes non stop, really?" Got out this ...

sparkyjohn

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 2

The park was lovely this morning and I remembered that even though this is hard going to get started again it is an absolutely wonderful way to clear your head...

The park was lovely this morning and I remembered that even though this is hard ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

I graduated a few weeks ago now and have been struggling a bit with confidence/motivation after having an easy week when away on holiday in mid July. Anyhoo,...

Confidence Boost

I graduated a few weeks ago now and have been struggling a bit with confidence/m...

Agaig

Graduate•6 years ago

So, there I was W5, R2 thinking this would be so easy because R1 was a doddle! Chose a different route and realised half way through the second 8 minutes that...

Oh Bum!

So, there I was W5, R2 thinking this would be so easy because R1 was a doddle! C...

Matilda2903

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1 2nd attempt 🏃🏽‍♀️

No running partner today as he’s at work so it is a treadmill day. Hated the 1st half, the 2nd half wasn’t so bad my calves had stopped screaming “what are...

No running partner today as he’s at work so it is a treadmill day. Hated the 1s...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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WK6 R2 changing it up in the Surrey Hills!

I’m visiting my brother and his family for a week and looking after my niece (who’s keeping me in a constant supply of smiles and giggles!) I was worried I...

I’m visiting my brother and his family for a week and looking after my niece (wh...

jennitricot

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hmmmm W6R3

Just completed W6R3. Anyone else finding this week really hard? I have had to slow right down almost to a stop, yes I did finish but I don’t feel as euphoric...

Just completed W6R3. Anyone else finding this week really hard? I have had to ...

Ladyinthehat

•6 years ago

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Completely destroyed

So I can't even do run 1 of week 1, I get half way through it and my lungs just seem to stop working. I started getting stitch after the 2nd interval and then...

So I can't even do run 1 of week 1, I get half way through it and my lungs just ...

No_Saint

•6 years ago

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Starting again!!

Last Christmas I was given two lovely presents - on the back of the top it says (printed upside down) 'If you can read this my dog has pulled me over 🐾'!!...

Last Christmas I was given two lovely presents - on the back of the top it says ...

skysue16

Graduate•6 years ago

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No records except the weather’

OK, so who, in their right mind, takes up running during the hottest summer on record, then goes out at the start of the hottest weekend of the hottest summer...

OK, so who, in their right mind, takes up running during the hottest summer on r...

Sandie1961

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk8R3

Not going to lie, this week has been a tough one, but its done and to be quite honest I really enjoyed R3, I managed right from the start to pace myself...

Not going to lie, this week has been a tough one, but its done and to be quite h...

cazzam16

Graduate•6 years ago

Can’t believe I’ve just completed W4. Feeling good this morning

W4

DaveA1958

Graduate•6 years ago

Just back from run. Tried the relax and enjoy but not sure if it works or my Fitbit playing up. My split times have improved enormously since Wednesday and...

Is Fitbit playing up

Just back from run. Tried the relax and enjoy but not sure if it works or my Fit...

Woggle

Graduate•6 years ago

Well, wouldn't you know it! Planned my first post grad run today and was really looking forward to it. Last night thought it was a good idea to run across...

First injury - Flipping flip flops!

Well, wouldn't you know it! Planned my first post grad run today and was really ...

JoPo48

Graduate•6 years ago

2nd morning run done and week 7 completed but not on a high note. It was a difficult run from the moment I put my trainers on. My new trainers (running gait...

W7R3 😩

2nd morning run done and week 7 completed but not on a high note. It was a diffi...

Kamia

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R2

Decided to run my second run this week on the road rather that at the Gym, despite the 30c heat I much preferred it to staring at the wall at the gym, although...

Decided to run my second run this week on the road rather that at the Gym, despi...

Paul_Kent

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2 Doom and Gloom

After what seemed like great advancement running on treadmill on holiday cruise, first day back on the road hit a "brick wall" at 8 minutes and had to stop....

After what seemed like great advancement running on treadmill on holiday cruise,...

JohnTR

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week one done!

As above. Feel quite proud of myself, although I am aware I will have to repeat Week one at least once. I am in no hurry to graduate just being outdoors and...

As above. Feel quite proud of myself, although I am aware I will have to repeat ...

Twitch1344

•6 years ago

Completed wk1 last wk and thought time for a good rest in order to recover. Had 4 days off, stepped outside yesterday evening and was not too sure how it would...

Path to 10k

Completed wk1 last wk and thought time for a good rest in order to recover. Had ...

Issue5

•6 years ago

I graduated this morning I can't believe I actually did it. I have tried to do the couch to 5k before but didn't manage to stick to it. This time was...

I did it !!!!

I graduated this morning I can't believe I actually did it. I have tried to do t...

Paulapea

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3

Hi, I can’t believe I have almost completed 3 weeks. I had an accident 2 years ago and after 6 months being on crutches I have been diagnosed with a chronic...

Hi, I can’t believe I have almost completed 3 weeks. I had an accident 2 years a...

RedT

Graduate•6 years ago

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1 last run

I have one last run to do to complete the program, but due to back problem my gp advice me to stop running for a while. Its frustrating because I'm so close to...

I have one last run to do to complete the program, but due to back problem my gp...

Karukerajo

•6 years ago

Oh yes, just completed third run of week two and revelling in a very smug post run glow 😊 I desperately want to shout it to the world but for now I'm keeping...

Week two in the bag!

Oh yes, just completed third run of week two and revelling in a very smug post r...

Gingernutter

Graduate•6 years ago

I’ve been told doing couch to 5k at the gym is cheating! I didn’t realise, I’m still running!!

Is the gym cheating!

I’ve been told doing couch to 5k at the gym is cheating! I didn’t realise, I’m s...

Cheese7072

•6 years ago

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Did it

Week 7 Run 1 done this morning - it was hard! Missed doing run yesterday as had 2 day migraine which wouldn’t go! Set off this morning thinking I would never...

Week 7 Run 1 done this morning - it was hard! Missed doing run yesterday as had ...

Redtracey

Graduate•6 years ago

Just about to start second consolidation run. Relax and enjoy 😊

Consolidation run 2

Woggle

Graduate•6 years ago