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W6R3 - officially a runner!

Or so Sarah Millicam said at the end! I wasn’t feeling at all up for it at the beginning but mechanically got ready and went out - not sure that I would be...

Or so Sarah Millicam said at the end! I wasn’t feeling at all up for it at the b...

Latecomer

•5 years ago

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Graduated again

Hey folks I did it yet again and completed 5 km for my graduation run, so now to stick with it and not let it slip...... beautiful morning out there, as a lot...

Hey folks I did it yet again and completed 5 km for my graduation run, so now to...

Cuig1975

•5 years ago

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First park run!!

Incredible! Who would have thought after 6 weeks W6R3 incorporated with my first park run!! Celebrated with a sausage bap!!

Incredible! Who would have thought after 6 weeks W6R3 incorporated with my first...

Gordon173

•5 years ago

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W1R1 woooo

First run done! For an overweight non runner that is epic! Haven't admitted to anyone apart from my partner ( who loves long distance...

First run done! For an overweight non runner that is epic! Haven't admitted to a...

suziefb

Graduate•5 years ago

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Almost half way

Completed run 1 Week 5 today felt great, roll on Monday 😊

Bocky

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R3 ✅

After a 10 day gap due to a nasty sickness bug I did it! Was a tough last 5 minutes but that’s me now done - woohoo 🎉 🎉🎉

After a 10 day gap due to a nasty sickness bug I did it! Was a tough last 5 min...

Unfit53

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R3 ... feels aaa-mazing 😄

I had an 8wk illness (followed by apathy) break after W7 & started back on W8 this week. Run 1 went unbelievably well. Run 2 was close to being my first fail,...

I had an 8wk illness (followed by apathy) break after W7 & started back on W8 th...

Ex-NonRunner19

Graduate•5 years ago

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I've decided to sign up to Race At Your Pace and run 25miles next month (not all in one go). You get a medal at the end once you've submitted proof. Using it...

I've decided to sign up to Race At Your Pace and run 25miles next month (not all...

chrisc25k

Graduate•5 years ago

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Woohoo! W6r2 under my belt!

Last of the runs with walks! Pah! Who needs walks?? I’m a runner right?? I’m feeling good and trust the programme... but it will seem very strange without...

Last of the runs with walks! Pah! Who needs walks?? I’m a runner right?? I’m fee...

Dillyseesee

Graduate•5 years ago

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I’m back

Running has been a bit erratic this past month but today I went out and felt in control. Felt good let’s hope it continues

Running has been a bit erratic this past month but today I went out and felt in ...

Woggle

Graduate•5 years ago

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30 mins or 5k

I have 5 runs left until I finish the programme. But I was wondering for those that are graduates, now that you run without the app, do you just run for 30...

I have 5 runs left until I finish the programme. But I was wondering for those t...

Mrun1

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6 r3 ✔

Well I only went and ran for 25 minutes! I know I should have had a rest after yesterday but I did break the rules as I knew this would be the last day until...

Well I only went and ran for 25 minutes! I know I should have had a rest after...

Mandyjb

•5 years ago

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Morningtown Mantra

For everyone, but especially all who are involved in a parkrun today. To the tune of “Morningtown Ride” (Rocking, Rolling, Riding) Right, let’s get ready:...

For everyone, but especially all who are involved in a parkrun today. To the tun...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

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Planned rest week

I am interested to hear fellow runners experiences after a week off, It was my 6 month anniversary yesterday of the start of C25K, since completing it in...

I am interested to hear fellow runners experiences after a week off, It was my ...

Tony_68

•5 years ago

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What to do?

Just completed week 2 run 3. I had a cold and felt crappy so did it in my bedroom on the spot. Should I redo the run outside or move on to week 3?

Just completed week 2 run 3. I had a cold and felt crappy so did it in my bedroo...

EW85

•5 years ago

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Week 1 ✅

Just back from w1r3, I did it!! Even more surprising I actually felt I could jog a few seconds more after each of the 60sec runs. Feeling quite pleased with...

Just back from w1r3, I did it!! Even more surprising I actually felt I could jog...

Shelley2310

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R3 - Complete...Top of the world. What's next?

Finally done with my W9R3 today. It was drizzling all day yesterday and rained a bit in the evening. So, had my doubts today. But ended up leaving home a bit...

Finally done with my W9R3 today. It was drizzling all day yesterday and rained a...

tohealthyhabits

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9, Run 3 complete! Just not anywhere near 5km...

I can’t believe I’m typing this but earlier this evening I actually completed the programme! It’s been hard but I’m very proud of myself for getting this far...

I can’t believe I’m typing this but earlier this evening I actually completed th...

farmerparker

Graduate•5 years ago

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Sore back

I struggled at work with my back hurting today. 🙁 No park run tomorrow and no classes/runs next week. Hopefully I’ll be ok for park run next Sat! Don’t like...

I struggled at work with my back hurting today. 🙁 No park run tomorrow and no c...

Pinkpig20

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 done... Stitch is back!

So... I have always had problems with stitches when running - even if I was breathing right or in shape, then here I was reccomended to drink loads .. and it...

So... I have always had problems with stitches when running - even if I was brea...

Laura4fit

•5 years ago

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W8 for the 5th and final time

After the other half got the lurgy straight after me, we've only managed two runs this week. I think after the 5th 28 min run, we've finally established we can...

After the other half got the lurgy straight after me, we've only managed two run...

Leadfoot

Graduate•5 years ago

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How do I find stats

Hello, I am new to the couch to 5k app, I have a 4 month old baby and a husband that works late so I’m not finding time for the gym so I run with the pram....

Hello, I am new to the couch to 5k app, I have a 4 month old baby and a husband...

Runningmomma

•5 years ago

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Hip Hip Boo!

OK, I am running 3 times a week at 5k and all is good, or so I thought. I have now developed a sore hip, what's that all about? has my running technique led to...

OK, I am running 3 times a week at 5k and all is good, or so I thought. I have n...

Jamsandwich

Graduate•5 years ago

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I did it... non runner to #couchto5k Graduate!

#Couchto5k IN THE BAG! I've ACTUALLY done it! I'm a graduate! From non runner to someone who can now run 30mins and near enough hit 5km! I ran my fastest yet...

#Couchto5k IN THE BAG! I've ACTUALLY done it! I'm a graduate! From non runner to...

chrisc25k

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk9 run 3

So, after starting C25k on 25th September not able to run at all, today was my final run can't believe I managed 5k. Going to carry on with 3 runs a week 2 x...

So, after starting C25k on 25th September not able to run at all, today was my f...

Annan6311

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk 9 - run 3

This is my first post but I have been avidly reading others posts for the last 9 weeks whilst I have been doing the couch to 5K programme and found them a...

This is my first post but I have been avidly reading others posts for the last 9...

Jlib001

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk12R2 still consolidating - looking for advice

Another good Friday evening run, slightly longer, and slower, than last week managing 6k in 45mins. Looking to start Bridge to 10k soon but worried my pace is...

Another good Friday evening run, slightly longer, and slower, than last week man...

Running-nana

Graduate•5 years ago

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Shin splints

So I decided today I’d give it a go and actually start the 5k challenge and first off this was a huge obstacle of the anxiety to even get out there and run...

So I decided today I’d give it a go and actually start the 5k challenge and firs...

Taylor0714

•5 years ago

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W12R2 - running me, my nose, and my dog

As I promised to lusmo (thank you), I did go out today for a 10 minute jog. I went with my dog, as I knew otherwise after walking her I will not go anywhere....

As I promised to lusmo (thank you), I did go out today for a 10 minute jog. I we...

IgaT

Graduate•5 years ago

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Old croc newbie

Hi, I'm 58 and nearly finished week 2. I've always enjoyed swimming and walking, but don't have a good pool near me so I thought I'd try running just to see if...

Hi, I'm 58 and nearly finished week 2. I've always enjoyed swimming and walking,...

Bright-spark

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2018

W6R3 - officially a runner!

Graduated again

First park run!!

W1R1 woooo

Almost half way

W9R3 ✅

W8R3 ... feels aaa-mazing 😄

Post Couchto5k

Woohoo! W6r2 under my belt!

I’m back

30 mins or 5k

W6 r3 ✔

Morningtown Mantra

Planned rest week

What to do?

Week 1 ✅

W9R3 - Complete...Top of the world. What's next?

Week 9, Run 3 complete! Just not anywhere near 5km...

Sore back

Week 5 done... Stitch is back!

W8 for the 5th and final time

How do I find stats

Hip Hip Boo!

I did it... non runner to #couchto5k Graduate!

Wk9 run 3

Wk 9 - run 3

Wk12R2 still consolidating - looking for advice

Shin splints

W12R2 - running me, my nose, and my dog

Old croc newbie

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