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Run 2 and Run 3 done😊 - week 1 in the bag!

Did run 2 on Wednesday and just did run 3 today👍🏼. So chuffed to have finished week 1. Could have run a bit more today (sunshine helps😉) so am definitely up...

Did run 2 on Wednesday and just did run 3 today👍🏼. So chuffed to have finished...

happymothing

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

So did my second run, in the wind rain and dark! 5am is the time to go....no dog walkers not many cars and so not a lot of people seeing my lardy bum running...

So did my second run, in the wind rain and dark! 5am is the time to go....no dog...

Princess1980

•6 years ago

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Women’s Waterproof Jacket

For those looking a relatively cheap running jacket. #Reviews of this jacket on Mountain Warehouse & Amazon

For those looking a relatively cheap running jacket. #Reviews of this jacket on...

Oldlady57

•6 years ago

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Wow...28 minutes..

My husband and I started this programme on the 4th of August, we were out of puff many times throughout those 1st runs. We kept going and with every step up we...

My husband and I started this programme on the 4th of August, we were out of puf...

wanabefitter

•6 years ago

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W5R2

Did not feel like stepping on the treadmill this morning but did just that. After the 1st 8 minutes my shins were aching. 5 minutes later good to go again....

Did not feel like stepping on the treadmill this morning but did just that. Afte...

DaveMu

Graduate•6 years ago

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Beautiful day for a run.

Glorious sunshine here so needed no motivation to get out today. There is a bit of wind but nothing I couldn't cope with and my route today was quieter than...

Glorious sunshine here so needed no motivation to get out today. There is a bit ...

Crawlhome

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week off in the Sun .... back on it tomorrow WK6 R3

After a week in Ibiza I’m back in the UK tomorrow to continue my C25K Challenge - next run is WK6 R3, but I am tempted just to drop back to do the last run...

After a week in Ibiza I’m back in the UK tomorrow to continue my C25K Challenge ...

Tvoakes

Graduate•6 years ago

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Crikey I need to return to fitness 🙈

BMI 29, 90 kilos! Just started on my couch to 5k, run 3 pending, how's everyone finding the early days on this?

BMI 29, 90 kilos! Just started on my couch to 5k, run 3 pending, how's everyone ...

JimmyJangles

•6 years ago

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Lightweight jackets

Has anyone got any recommendations for a lightweight water resistant jacket for ladies please . I walk my son to school which is about a 20 -25 minute walk...

Has anyone got any recommendations for a lightweight water resistant jacket for ...

Kerrylh

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R3

Just finished W2R3 and am feeling energised, I really hope it lasts. It’s been a long time since I’ve exercised and the APP is really helpful.

Just finished W2R3 and am feeling energised, I really hope it lasts. It’s been ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W8R3

Finished week 8 this morning,went well. A bit cold to start with,and I always struggle the first few minutes to get my pace. I try to run as slow as possible...

Finished week 8 this morning,went well. A bit cold to start with,and I always st...

Dannybhoy625

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 : Run 3

I did it! Wasn’t sure I would make it as I did my first ever gym session last night and my trainer did an assessment which included 1k run and 5k spin (bike)...

I did it! Wasn’t sure I would make it as I did my first ever gym session last n...

hudsondoglets

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post graduation R2

Had an absolute amazing run this morning. Managed to get outdoors as such a beautiful morning so didn’t have to brave the treadmill

Had an absolute amazing run this morning. Managed to get outdoors as such a beau...

Schofield

Graduate•6 years ago

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w4 done

w4 done bring on w5

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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I'm solo, I'm running solo,

Did a Jason Derulo this morning, I let Sanjeev have a lie in and I took to the mean streets alone (well tow paths and open spaces). Today on my post grad run...

Did a Jason Derulo this morning, I let Sanjeev have a lie in and I took to the m...

Gingernutter

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R3 done & dusted

Yea great run in the rain got soaked but felt fit and no problem at the start just felt good all the way and looking forward to W3

Yea great run in the rain got soaked but felt fit and no problem at the start ju...

Sunnybraeboats

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R3 with sprint finish 😎

Didn't want to run this morning - correction my demons didn't want me to run this morning and my mind was making up the most spurious (Is that even a word?)...

Didn't want to run this morning - correction my demons didn't want me to run thi...

Wolvesmad

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ouch!!

Whilst running on Wednesday I took a tumble - tripped over my own feet!! Ended up with grazed/bruises hands and knees and a VERY sore left arm The bruises and...

Whilst running on Wednesday I took a tumble - tripped over my own feet!! Ended u...

cathsykes

•6 years ago

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A beginner...

Hi all well I’m a total beginner! My aims are to loose weight get fit and maintain a more healthy lifestyle. I’m unfit so W1R1 was tough going but I’ve now...

Hi all well I’m a total beginner! My aims are to loose weight get fit and mainta...

HomeEdMum42

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7r3

That felt hard!! Not sure I have enough in reserve to run for 28mins but only one way to find out. Weekend off and running at the seaside next week😀

That felt hard!! Not sure I have enough in reserve to run for 28mins but only on...

Jeaniedeans

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 2

Just completed week 3 run 2 and feel great.

Selki

•6 years ago

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Why do morning runs make me feel ill?

Hi, i’m On week 7 and absolutely loving it. However, with the night’s drawing in i’m finding it hard to get out there after my children go to bed as I live in...

Hi, i’m On week 7 and absolutely loving it. However, with the night’s drawing in...

Slowburner

•6 years ago

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W2R2

After not running since Saturday, and having no sleep last night, I managed to go for a run this morning. Feel like I've accomplished something today, but...

After not running since Saturday, and having no sleep last night, I managed to g...

Kiraarrr

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Couched - again.

I should be finishing week 3 today but instead I'm looking back on a week of zero running. WK2R2 was great, felt strong and really enjoyed it. Couldn't fit my...

I should be finishing week 3 today but instead I'm looking back on a week of zer...

mrwhitepaisley

•6 years ago

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Best run for ages

Feeling pleased even though I ran my safe route tried a few small hills and had no interruptions. It was a bit chilly so wore my trackie top. Can anyone...

Feeling pleased even though I ran my safe route tried a few small hills and had ...

Woggle

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1

Morning lovely joggers :) So, I have been quite rubbish AGAIN...I haven't jogged since the 11th Sept 🙊 Today I'm back on it! I don't know why I find it so...

Morning lovely joggers :) So, I have been quite rubbish AGAIN...I haven't jogge...

LittleLauren

•6 years ago

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Haven’t run since last friday

What a week! Was going really well up until Monday this week - both me and my teen came down with some horrendous S&D bug that didn’t subside till Wednesday...

What a week! Was going really well up until Monday this week - both me and my ...

sarah_wrighty

•6 years ago

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Week 5 done.

Week 5 run 3 done. 20 mins solid and being dosed with cold all week. Main thing is I got up 3 times this week feeling crap and done the runs. That I'm proud...

Week 5 run 3 done. 20 mins solid and being dosed with cold all week. Main thing...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•6 years ago

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Grinning from ear to ear. W5R3 sorted!

This week my head has been playing mind games about run 3 so I wasn't sure I'd manage it. Again the weather is due to be stormy all day (Bronagh, with wind...

This week my head has been playing mind games about run 3 so I wasn't sure I'd m...

SOULY47

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

W1R3

Getting there slowly but today was the hardest with the weather out there

Monica1969

•6 years ago

6 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

Run 2 and Run 3 done😊 - week 1 in the bag!

Week 1 run 2

Women’s Waterproof Jacket

Wow...28 minutes..

W5R2

Beautiful day for a run.

Week off in the Sun .... back on it tomorrow WK6 R3

Crikey I need to return to fitness 🙈

Lightweight jackets

W2R3

W8R3

Week 6 : Run 3

Post graduation R2

w4 done

I'm solo, I'm running solo,

W2R3 done & dusted

W3R3 with sprint finish 😎

Ouch!!

A beginner...

W7r3

Week 3 run 2

Why do morning runs make me feel ill?

W2R2

Couched - again.

Best run for ages

W5R1

Haven’t run since last friday

Week 5 done.

Grinning from ear to ear. W5R3 sorted!

W1R3

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