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Week 6 Run 1 enjoyable!

Feeling great after completing that, better pace, better breathing and closing in on that 5k (yes it includes my walking time but I’m not getting bogged down...

Feeling great after completing that, better pace, better breathing and closing i...

Kimbov

Graduate•5 years ago

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plotaroute.com

I found this site to “plot a route”. You can plan routes if you need to cover a set distance in advance. Street by street. Turn by turn. It measures in KM or...

I found this site to “plot a route”. You can plan routes if you need to cover a ...

RainhamRunner

•5 years ago

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Week 2 run 2

After 3 days off because of life I was dreading this run! But the sun is out tunes were on and it felt great 😍

After 3 days off because of life I was dreading this run! But the sun is out tun...

Shellten

•5 years ago

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W9 R3 at last!

I am delighted to report that I completed the programme this morning! Still huffing and puffing near the end but I did it. Hope to do my first park run on 28...

I am delighted to report that I completed the programme this morning! Still huf...

EPMcM

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk6 R1 Done!!

First run outside today it was lovely out there!! Roll on Tuesday and the next run.

First run outside today it was lovely out there!! Roll on Tuesday and the next r...

stupendous82

•5 years ago

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Fitbit finally registered I was running!

Yeah! So happy my Fitbit finally realised I was actually running (even though it’s probably slower than a walk lol) and not doing a walk or an aerobic...

Yeah! So happy my Fitbit finally realised I was actually running (even though it...

ToucheTurtle

•5 years ago

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W6R2 Bye Bye walking

Did my session yesterday by running to a friends on an errand. Just a few weeks ago my auto response would have been to drive! So glad my mindset is shifting....

Did my session yesterday by running to a friends on an errand. Just a few weeks ...

Ladyvickster

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5r3

Just did my first 20 mins run - or I think I did as the app stopped in my running belt 😩. Had started my watch after a bit of running so I can only truly...

Just did my first 20 mins run - or I think I did as the app stopped in my runnin...

Laurzmum

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 down 6 more to GDay

A lonely run in the park but completed and it turned out very hot so jogging bottoms and fleece was not a great idea lol and 3 miles covered. By the way the...

A lonely run in the park but completed and it turned out very hot so jogging bot...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk3 run1✅

Smashed it with breath to spare! I can’t believe I did that. I’m so motivated now after running three minutes. 🏃🏻‍♀️🤸🏼‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️

Smashed it with breath to spare! I can’t believe I did that. I’m so motivated no...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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We did it!! C25k ✅

We are.very proud ...... a bit of faffage this morning but we ran through it 🏃‍♂️ So - Cava for me and fresh chicken breasts for Bert and Stan! I’ll wait till...

We are.very proud ...... a bit of faffage this morning but we ran through it 🏃‍...

Stratters

Graduate•5 years ago

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First step

So completed the first day round and round a field. The dog got wise in the end and pottered about in the middle bemused. Very hot and sweaty by the end but...

So completed the first day round and round a field. The dog got wise in the end ...

Trazj

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 In The Bag!! Finding the funny side 😂

Phew done! I almost enjoyed it, apart from as I completed the final run I caught up with an old guy out walking his dog I couldn’t get my breath back, he...

Phew done! I almost enjoyed it, apart from as I completed the final run I caught...

CrazyDogLady19

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6 R1 in the sunshine 🌞

It’s a glorious sunny spring morning here on the east coast so top on , shorts and running shoes on, AirPods in and off I went for week 6 run 1. Started the...

It’s a glorious sunny spring morning here on the east coast so top on , shorts a...

TheGoodWillOut

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3 completed

A third of the way there. Can’t imagine running 5k but I can see by the posts on this forum that the programme works so going to keep going! Upped my 🐌 pace...

A third of the way there. Can’t imagine running 5k but I can see by the posts on...

visionsofjohanna

•5 years ago

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Week one completed

Somehow I have managed to complete week one. I can’t believe it. As it’s been half term I’ve been doing the runs with my 10 year old daughter and she loves it...

Somehow I have managed to complete week one. I can’t believe it. As it’s been ha...

HashP

•5 years ago

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Rubbish run - abort

I have this thing where I can only run when it gets dark, bizarre I know. I’m not a natural runner and am very self conscious. So I tasked myself with must...

I have this thing where I can only run when it gets dark, bizarre I know. I’m n...

Karennewme

•5 years ago

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W9R1

W9R1 completed !

Fit4life

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 run 0.5 ...

So, after hand flare ups following the first 2 runs, I’m now about to try my Physio suggestion of just half the run. And a lot of hand strapping and leaving...

So, after hand flare ups following the first 2 runs, I’m now about to try my Phy...

Treewoman

Graduate•5 years ago

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Feeling great!

I just finished week 6 run 3 and I’m feeling great! I honestly didn’t think I could run 25 minutes continuously. I’m finally becoming a runner 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ !

I just finished week 6 run 3 and I’m feeling great! I honestly didn’t think I co...

ClassyC

•5 years ago

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Starting again W1r1

Well after a false start last year and causing my knee a lot of pain I have finally been signed off by my physio and I can get back to it, physio has suggested...

Well after a false start last year and causing my knee a lot of pain I have fina...

Slowgoing

•5 years ago

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W7R1

Developed a stitch for the first time during todays run, must of been the couple of beers whilst watching the rugby 😂 never mind managed to carry on and...

Developed a stitch for the first time during todays run, must of been the couple...

Ramjam66

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

Oh my god. I did it! I can't actually believe it, but I did it!! I roped my other half in; he's much fitter than me, but it was so useful to have him to...

Oh my god. I did it! I can't actually believe it, but I did it!! I roped my ot...

KeeWiz

•5 years ago

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I CAN do this!

So I've been struggling to get past 20 minutes and onto 25. I've redone W6R1 AND 2 but W6R3 eludes me, it's my nemesis. Despite me telling myself I can do it,...

So I've been struggling to get past 20 minutes and onto 25. I've redone W6R1 AND...

Fatbutfit

•5 years ago

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W6 R2

Beautiful morning in the glorious sunshine, today I added a few slopes for fun? No, fun is not the word I was looking for, however, if nothing else it makes me...

Beautiful morning in the glorious sunshine, today I added a few slopes for fun? ...

Deepestblue

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7 R1

Just completed W7 R1 and what a struggle it was...I did complete without stopping but found it really difficult.... I thought this would be getting easier by...

Just completed W7 R1 and what a struggle it was...I did complete without stoppin...

Popey52

Graduate•5 years ago

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Whoop! Wk5 run 3 done!!!

Such a beautiful morning and sooooo warm too! I cannot believe I just ran for 20 whole minutes!!!!!! That has NEVER happened in my whole life. 😍

Such a beautiful morning and sooooo warm too! I cannot believe I just ran for 20...

Orangepastill

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back and ready to go 5k again

Hello Completed couch to 5k about 3.5 years ago and was running 5 k regularly for a while. About 2 years ago I sustained an ankle injury which saw me stop...

Hello Completed couch to 5k about 3.5 years ago and was running 5 k regularly f...

Donnadoobie

•5 years ago

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After Graduation, posting your runs.

There have been some very valid points on another forum with regards to graduates moving over to post about their runs. The crosstraining forum for non...

There have been some very valid points on another forum with regards to graduate...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

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Parkrun Meet Up VBs?

Anyone up for meeting up at Marple Parkrun Sat 23rd Mar then reconvening at Dutsons Deli and Cafe afterwards? Town St, Marple Bridge SK6 5AA. Anyone not...

Anyone up for meeting up at Marple Parkrun Sat 23rd Mar then reconvening at Duts...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•5 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2019

Week 6 Run 1 enjoyable!

plotaroute.com

Week 2 run 2

W9 R3 at last!

Wk6 R1 Done!!

Fitbit finally registered I was running!

W6R2 Bye Bye walking

W5r3

Week 7 down 6 more to GDay

Wk3 run1✅

We did it!! C25k ✅

First step

Week 2 In The Bag!! Finding the funny side 😂

W6 R1 in the sunshine 🌞

W3 completed

Week one completed

Rubbish run - abort

W9R1

Week 1 run 0.5 ...

Feeling great!

Starting again W1r1

W7R1

Week 6 Run 3

I CAN do this!

W6 R2

W7 R1

Whoop! Wk5 run 3 done!!!

Back and ready to go 5k again

After Graduation, posting your runs.

Parkrun Meet Up VBs?

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