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Niggly groin

Week 5 run 2 tonight, I managed to complete without stopping or walking before I was supposed to but I’ve developed a niggle in my right hip and groin. It’s...

Week 5 run 2 tonight, I managed to complete without stopping or walking before I...

Teacher26

•5 years ago

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W4R3

Just finished the last run of week 4 and found it really hard going 😟 Did run 2 on Monday and it was fine so not sure what the problem was today. I had been...

Just finished the last run of week 4 and found it really hard going 😟 Did run 2...

Caz79

•5 years ago

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W7 r 1 and I hit 3k 😁

This 25min was alot better than w6 r3. Managed to go at a quicker pace and hit 3k! When I say quicker, it wasn't quick at all but I wasn't walking which is...

This 25min was alot better than w6 r3. Managed to go at a quicker pace and hit 3...

S1h2e

•5 years ago

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Wk2 run2 ✅

Job done. Ran with the grandchildren, was a lot of fun.

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Any hints and tips for - ahem - senior (73 last Sunday) running parkrun on own

Shame I only discovered this wonderful forum recently, but am hoping you can give me some hints and tips I've just finished c25k wk6 (no problems yet) and am...

Shame I only discovered this wonderful forum recently, but am hoping you can giv...

Runner_and_rider

Graduate•5 years ago

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I'm still here!

So... Since I've graduated I don't really have anything to post about the C25K anymore! And I miss not coming here to post! So just saying hi and I'm still...

So... Since I've graduated I don't really have anything to post about the C25K a...

CrimsonMama

•5 years ago

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Wk8r1 :-)

Wow.... only 5 more runs to graduation.... really can’t believe I’ve got this far..... at New Year when I started this ... I told a friend I’d do a park run...

Wow.... only 5 more runs to graduation.... really can’t believe I’ve got this fa...

Jazio

Graduate•5 years ago

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What a Beautiful Day...

...for a slow jogaroo along the river. So that’s W6: R2 done.

Maddee_6333

Graduate•5 years ago

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2nd week without Jo

and all seems to be going in the right direction. I did 6.4k on Monday and a 4.7k today. I have treated myself to some actual running trainers and am...

and all seems to be going in the right direction. I did 6.4k on Monday and a 4.7...

CRAZYCATME

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hello everyone

Hello, I'm Tania. 32yo trying to lose baby weight I gained 4 years ago but cannot lose it specially on my tummy also trying to get fit again as I feel like I...

Hello, I'm Tania. 32yo trying to lose baby weight I gained 4 years ago but canno...

Artsandcraft

•5 years ago

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Week 6 Completed.

So completed Week 6 this morning with the 25 min run. Have to say I was surprised how much easier it was than I imagined, not easy, just easier but managed a...

So completed Week 6 this morning with the 25 min run. Have to say I was surprise...

Chris141

Graduate•5 years ago

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Took the Panic Moth for some exercise

The Black Dog is backing off at last but the Panic Moth is taking over. Took it out for a run in the park. It was hard work but I coaxed myself through, 5...

The Black Dog is backing off at last but the Panic Moth is taking over. Took it ...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

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Red wine 🍷 running

Purely in the interest of legitimate research I downed a bottle of wine last night ..... trust me here, it didn’t hydrate me well for the first W9 run just...

Purely in the interest of legitimate research I downed a bottle of wine last nig...

Stratters

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3 R1 completed

Read a lot of the advice on here for new runners last night and slowed down a bit today. What a difference! It wasn’t easy but it was easier. Feel really good...

Read a lot of the advice on here for new runners last night and slowed down a bi...

visionsofjohanna

•5 years ago

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W7r3

I have just completed week 7 and I found it a struggle. The last run the worst. Any suggestions please? Xx

I have just completed week 7 and I found it a struggle. The last run the worst. ...

Mymatilda

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - Only gone and done it !!!

Was trying not to be apprehensive about this run but I was, having to run 20 mins non stop but up at 6.30 dressed and out the door. Stretches and few breathing...

Was trying not to be apprehensive about this run but I was, having to run 20 min...

RunRunRun13

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 here I come

Last run of week 8 done. Fairly comfortable - slow and 🐌 like but not out of breath and no stitch. Just over 4km including my walks.

Last run of week 8 done. Fairly comfortable - slow and 🐌 like but not out of br...

pugmumma

Graduate•5 years ago

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Legs really aching!!

Need some advice. I completed W6R3 this morning and managed to run for the full 25 mins. I found it really hard today. Anyway, back home, showered and sitting...

Need some advice. I completed W6R3 this morning and managed to run for the full ...

Islerunner

•5 years ago

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W5R3 Done!

So happy! Felt good all the way, though last two minutes felt like forever!!

Pegasus75

Graduate•5 years ago

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Advice please

Just tried to run 25 mins but it was just SO difficult. I never really felt strong or got into a rhythm. Only did 23 mins. (And yes I did slow down). My...

Just tried to run 25 mins but it was just SO difficult. I never really felt stro...

Delilah123

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Cross trainer

So having reached wk 5 run 2 i went down with flu, three weeks on Im staying at hotel and decide to do run 3 of wk 5 but when i got to the gym they didnt have...

So having reached wk 5 run 2 i went down with flu, three weeks on Im staying at ...

Gonejogging

•5 years ago

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W4R2 and I wanted to go again ......

Is it me but despite how hard the run was in the wet this morning in my final 5 minute warm down I had an overwhelming desire to go again !!!... why ? How? I...

Is it me but despite how hard the run was in the wet this morning in my final 5 ...

welsby1967

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5r3 😳20 mins😳

Are you kidding me! Just peeped and saw a straight 20 min run. Crikey! I started this unlikely journey as an overweight 66 year old trying to get fit and lose...

Are you kidding me! Just peeped and saw a straight 20 min run. Crikey! I started...

bessie37

•5 years ago

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W6R2 - not feeling it

this morning's run was a real struggle - for the first time during the programme I really thought that I might have to stop and that last minute was a real...

this morning's run was a real struggle - for the first time during the programme...

seashells13

Graduate•5 years ago

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Second attempt feels bit better

Completed W1 again and today ankle felt a little easier on the run than the first run I repeated. Enjoying icing it now so will see how I go moving onto week...

Completed W1 again and today ankle felt a little easier on the run than the firs...

purplewalker

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

One year runniversary

Today is my 1st runniversary. One year since I set out on Couch to 5k doing one minute runs. How things can change in a year: 5k ✅ 10k✅ Half Marathon ✅ 50...

Today is my 1st runniversary. One year since I set out on Couch to 5k doing one ...

Tasha99

Graduate•5 years ago

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Bacon? That's just cruel!

Living where I do I often have to fight off temptation as I run past KFC, Pizza Hut, Fish n Chip Shop, McDonald's, Chinese and Indian. However, none of this...

Living where I do I often have to fight off temptation as I run past KFC, Pizza ...

Bike_and_Run

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R3 'Officially a runner'

Laura has just said I am officially a runner now! Who would have thought. 25 mins done.... bring Week 7 on!

Laura has just said I am officially a runner now! Who would have thought. 25 m...

geb6o8

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7 run 3 - 26 minutes!

Yesterday’s run was the last of W7 which has been really, really hard work following a very sneezy cold in week 5/6. It was a lovely but breezy morning and I...

Yesterday’s run was the last of W7 which has been really, really hard work follo...

Kalessin

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W7R2

Out at the crack of sparrows singing, before the rain starts. All done 😊. Felt a bit puffy this morning possibly because of the early start, so slowed it...

Out at the crack of sparrows singing, before the rain starts. All done 😊. Felt ...

Tonkabella

•5 years ago

5 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2019

Niggly groin

W4R3

W7 r 1 and I hit 3k 😁

Wk2 run2 ✅

Any hints and tips for - ahem - senior (73 last Sunday) running parkrun on own

I'm still here!

Wk8r1 :-)

What a Beautiful Day...

2nd week without Jo

Hello everyone

Week 6 Completed.

Took the Panic Moth for some exercise

Red wine 🍷 running

W3 R1 completed

W7r3

Week 5 Run 3 - Only gone and done it !!!

Week 9 here I come

Legs really aching!!

W5R3 Done!

Advice please

Cross trainer

W4R2 and I wanted to go again ......

W5r3 😳20 mins😳

W6R2 - not feeling it

Second attempt feels bit better

One year runniversary

Bacon? That's just cruel!

W6R3 'Officially a runner'

Week 7 run 3 - 26 minutes!

W7R2

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