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W8R1 done

Nearly skipped tonight because I haven’t been feeling too well. Decided to go for it anyway. Managed about 4.2km in 28 mins (annoying that the app I have...

Nearly skipped tonight because I haven’t been feeling too well. Decided to go fo...

Geordiesteve

•6 years ago

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Go for a run, they said...

It'll be fun, they said! 6k today. After my mahoosive hill run, I decided to begin that run today, but backwards, turning the lovely downhill into a big...

It'll be fun, they said! 6k today. After my mahoosive hill run, I decided to be...

Jundal

Graduate•6 years ago

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oh no

I had been poorly yesterday with sickness etc but still tried to do run 9 on couch to 5k. it's to self don't. still at least I walked most of it. 're doing...

I had been poorly yesterday with sickness etc but still tried to do run 9 on cou...

grandmajudith

•6 years ago

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W9R2

Today was my best run. I managed to control my pace by constantly reminding myself to slow down. It has taken me 9 weeks, but I think I have finally cracked it...

Today was my best run. I managed to control my pace by constantly reminding myse...

ra4200

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R3 ouch that hurt

Week 4 in the bag along with my lungs. Boy did I not want to do that after an early start at work today. Struggling after first 3 min run and even contemplated...

Week 4 in the bag along with my lungs. Boy did I not want to do that after an ea...

Wolvesmad

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8r1 - last 5 mins were tough

Wow that last 5 mins were tough on w8r1. It was hot out so i think this hindered me a little. First time i felt it in my legs too, my calves started to tighten...

Wow that last 5 mins were tough on w8r1. It was hot out so i think this hindered...

AJ77

•6 years ago

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Week 8 done !

So I'm done with week 8 and ready for week 9 ! How on earth did that happen ? I loved week 8. After an awful week 6 and a rather meh week 7, I wondered what...

So I'm done with week 8 and ready for week 9 ! How on earth did that happen ? I ...

HillsEverywhere

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week5 Run3 💥💥💥

20mins ... I had to dig deep, but I did it, it’s in the bag & in the legs! I think my 5k time will be over 30 mins... but I don’t care, I’m determined to do...

20mins ... I had to dig deep, but I did it, it’s in the bag & in the legs! I t...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 7 : Run 3

I did this run successfully this morning and managed to stay upright. Two weeks to go. Really hope I can make it 😊😊. Love the support from this forum....

I did this run successfully this morning and managed to stay upright. Two weeks...

hudsondoglets

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2, run 3 done!

Feeling inspired by members of the community who are further on than I am on this journey.

Feeling inspired by members of the community who are further on than I am on thi...

Hokitika

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back home

Back from holiday I done to lots of running why a been away with a big hill thrown in with it I please to say I can now run hills

Back from holiday I done to lots of running why a been away with a big hill thro...

Garden17

•6 years ago

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App Playing Up

Anyone else finding the App playing up after the Apple 12 update? 😳😳

Unfit53

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3r1 more fun than I expected😊

Very kinda “do I have to?” beforehand, but sooo pleased I did it and chuffed to have found it less difficult than I’d feared👍🏼

Very kinda “do I have to?” beforehand, but sooo pleased I did it and chuffed to ...

happymothing

Graduate•6 years ago

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Run 1

Just done run one of couch to 5k, I set off for a walk, and ended up doing the first session. Not bad for jeans and hiking boots 🙄 I survived so may try run...

Just done run one of couch to 5k, I set off for a walk, and ended up doing the ...

Just-moi

•6 years ago

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5k interval run

There were meant to be 2 x 6 minute intervals, but the second set defeated me. It was one of those days when it didn’t seem to matter which way I was running,...

There were meant to be 2 x 6 minute intervals, but the second set defeated me. ...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•6 years ago

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Podcast success... WooHoo

I graduated about three weeks and today i tried my first podcast, it was brilliant, and time passed so quick as it was a great distraction. Cant wait to try it...

I graduated about three weeks and today i tried my first podcast, it was brillia...

ladyd81

•6 years ago

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PB for running time and distance today 😊

I’m now coming to the end of my second week post grad C25k. Today I set myself a target to run an extra 5 minutes (so 35 minutes). I felt I could push it a bit...

I’m now coming to the end of my second week post grad C25k. Today I set myself a...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W3R3

That's wk3 done and found it a bit easier this morning...ran without music this time and only had breathing to listen to looking forward to next week as I'm...

That's wk3 done and found it a bit easier this morning...ran without music this ...

Sunnybraeboats

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk5R2 whaaat?

8mins...ok...never say never!😐

Joobytom

•6 years ago

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Did it!

Completed W9R3 today! Amazed I can keep running for 30 mins. Just need to work on my pace. There's hope for all you mature fellow runners. I was totally...

Completed W9R3 today! Amazed I can keep running for 30 mins. Just need to work o...

Moonwalker

•6 years ago

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W7R3 completed!

Feeling great - such a sense of achievement! Never thought that I could do it. Might change my route for next week as I know exact timings on this one. It...

Feeling great - such a sense of achievement! Never thought that I could do it. M...

Meganpippa

Graduate•6 years ago

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Still not running :(

Hi all, after my last post I am still injured, my ankles are still sore and knee is terrible. I really don’t no what I have done but I’m so upset that I can...

Hi all, after my last post I am still injured, my ankles are still sore and knee...

Laura-Lou87

•6 years ago

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W4R1 YEAHHHHHHH

I posted last week about feelings of anxiety during W3, both pre and post run. I read a lot about week 4 before heading out today. I sat on the end of my bed...

I posted last week about feelings of anxiety during W3, both pre and post run. I...

Jazzyjeff11

Graduate•6 years ago

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w5r3 back of the net

w5r3 done.to all runners /joggers have faith in the program it realy works 20mins was so easy i could have carried on running but i thought stick to the...

w5r3 done.to all runners /joggers have faith in the program it realy works 20min...

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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River Guadiana

Beautiful place for my running.

SailingGirl

•6 years ago

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I made it (despite the doubts)!

Well there have been many times over the last 9 weeks when I’ve seriously doubted if I’d get to the end of this programme (including this morning as I...

Well there have been many times over the last 9 weeks when I’ve seriously doubte...

Reverie1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feeling great after Run 3 Week 6

Apprehensive this morning. Still In Guadiana- Still running in this beautiful area. Good run today - target 25 mins non stop - so pleased with my self as I...

Apprehensive this morning. Still In Guadiana- Still running in this beautiful ar...

SailingGirl

•6 years ago

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W3R2 ✅

Done but hard. Think I’m suffering from wearing heels last Sunday 😆 first time in ages! Have an ache in my hip left side, think spending the day in heels 👠...

Done but hard. Think I’m suffering from wearing heels last Sunday 😆 first time ...

Unfit53

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R3

Feeling really good. Actually looking forward to running on Monday for 3mins! (I may regret these words😂)

Feeling really good. Actually looking forward to running on Monday for 3mins! (I...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️W6R3

Can't believe it, but I did it 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️I may have been passed by a few snails on the way but who cares, I never expected to get this far so really...

Can't believe it, but I did it 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️I may have been passed by a ...

GlassA

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

W8R1 done

Go for a run, they said...

oh no

W9R2

W4R3 ouch that hurt

W8r1 - last 5 mins were tough

Week 8 done !

Week5 Run3 💥💥💥

Week 7 : Run 3

W2, run 3 done!

Back home

App Playing Up

W3r1 more fun than I expected😊

Run 1

5k interval run

Podcast success... WooHoo

PB for running time and distance today 😊

W3R3

Wk5R2 whaaat?

Did it!

W7R3 completed!

Still not running :(

W4R1 YEAHHHHHHH

w5r3 back of the net

River Guadiana

I made it (despite the doubts)!

Feeling great after Run 3 Week 6

W3R2 ✅

W2R3

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️W6R3

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