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W6r3 in the bag (again!)

Well after a disastrous attempt on the dreadmill at the gym last Thursday, I got up on Monday, pulled my kit on and went for it! I ran for 25 mins and even...

Well after a disastrous attempt on the dreadmill at the gym last Thursday, I got...

SaraV

•5 years ago

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W5 R3

I honestly didn’t think I could run for 20 mins straight. To be honest, that length of time was quite intimidating so I put it off for a few days. At about 5...

I honestly didn’t think I could run for 20 mins straight. To be honest, that len...

Tammy_k

•5 years ago

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Week 4 Run 3

BOOM BANG A LANG ( he says in his best Alan Partridge voice 😂)! Week 4 put to bed 🙂. Felt good so pushed a little harder mid run and did 4.22km 🏃‍♂️! Will...

BOOM BANG A LANG ( he says in his best Alan Partridge voice 😂)! Week 4 put to b...

Cfc55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1

Tonight I ran my first run of week 7 on a cold dark dry night. Well I did it took great care of the right calf with no issues only to find the left calf...

Tonight I ran my first run of week 7 on a cold dark dry night. Well I did it to...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

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Start W3 tomorrow

Haven’t run for over 30 years but have managed to complete weeks 1 & 2. Actually look forward to it now. Still struggling with my mind wanting me to stop...

Haven’t run for over 30 years but have managed to complete weeks 1 & 2. Actually...

visionsofjohanna

•5 years ago

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Week 2 complete ✅

Just finished W2R3 and feel really proud and sore 😂 here’s to week 3 🥳

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Running music for a rock fan?!

Just wondering what music people listen to whilst running... For my first two runs I’ve used a random “running playlist” on Apple Music, but I’m not a big fan...

Just wondering what music people listen to whilst running... For my first two ru...

Run_Mummy_Run

Graduate•5 years ago

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Weight!

I've just completed week 6 run 1 and didn't find it too difficult. I thought I may have lost some weight by now but haven't dropped an ounce! Am I going too...

I've just completed week 6 run 1 and didn't find it too difficult. I thought I m...

Nanasueby

•5 years ago

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Running away from Depression

Here i am, still battling my depression. What an odd illness, all I want is to sleep. But I know I have to run. Running away from depression is the one race I...

Here i am, still battling my depression. What an odd illness, all I want is to s...

MariaSpain

•5 years ago

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Starting again

Well just done W2 R1, started gently again after 10 days off. Went slowly and felt reasonable afterwards. Is it better to run each week more than 3 times if...

Well just done W2 R1, started gently again after 10 days off. Went slowly and f...

Tippyrunn

Graduate•5 years ago

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Outside or treadmill

Just started week 1 and completed 2nd run. Anyone else doing the couch to 5k on a treadmill? Is it as good as running outside? Feel too self conscious to run...

Just started week 1 and completed 2nd run. Anyone else doing the couch to 5k on ...

Cocker27

•5 years ago

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W6 completed....it's oficial

W6 R3 completed and it's now official - I am a runner! Knackered and a little,less flabby too, but A Runner! Chuffed to bits 🤣❤️

W6 R3 completed and it's now official - I am a runner! Knackered and a little,le...

Viv49

Graduate•5 years ago

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I've Signed Up

Well I said I was going to done it and I have 💪🏽 🏃🏽

GreenGirl89

•5 years ago

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Life after C to 5k

I'm on week 8 of coach to 5k. I'm really enjoying it. I was thinking about taking it further. Does anyone know of a good 10k programme that would compliment...

I'm on week 8 of coach to 5k. I'm really enjoying it. I was thinking about taki...

Parkrunner77

•5 years ago

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becch56

Thanks for all the support. Week 2 tomorrow !!!!!

beccah56

•5 years ago

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Second Run; oh dear...

Second run; managed two runs; lots of walking and one more run followed by a cool down walk. It’s going to take me months to get through level one 😔

Second run; managed two runs; lots of walking and one more run followed by a coo...

Anji1961

•5 years ago

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Don't stop believing!

So out for W7R2 tonight. Crappy day at work and head space really not in it. I don't normally run with music but tonight I thought I would get my 80's groove...

So out for W7R2 tonight. Crappy day at work and head space really not in it. I d...

Fatbottomgirl

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R3

Completed week 7 today, sped up for the last 5 minutes and nearly ran for the final one, recovered faster than I was expected. 🏃 slightly injured as I...

Completed week 7 today, sped up for the last 5 minutes and nearly ran for the f...

KevinFG

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8, R1

Just completed this run with no aches, pains or anything. Really enjoyed it.... Cannot believe how far I've come. I'm going to be lost without this to do every...

Just completed this run with no aches, pains or anything. Really enjoyed it.... ...

GreenGirl89

•5 years ago

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Week 5 - Run 1 - A Little Procrastination But I Got Out The Door!

I was supposed to run yesterday but it was my day off from work and I really wanted a lie-in. So I did. Was determined to get out the door this morning. It...

I was supposed to run yesterday but it was my day off from work and I really wan...

Tiptopcat

•5 years ago

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Running heaven - week 7

Well, after pushing too hard at parkrun I was in a fair bit of discomfort and spend all weekend worrying that I was injured. Major sulk. However, then went...

Well, after pushing too hard at parkrun I was in a fair bit of discomfort and sp...

Pianism

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R3 completed

Just finished W5R3 and am so pleased with myself. I wasn’t looking forward to it at all and was convinced I would have to give up before the 20 minutes was...

Just finished W5R3 and am so pleased with myself. I wasn’t looking forward to i...

Dondew01

Graduate•5 years ago

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Mission accomplished! 😁

...well first part of it anyway. After starting C25K back in the summer, I had a few months out when life , well mostly work got in the way. Picked it up...

...well first part of it anyway. After starting C25K back in the summer, I had ...

Anatheboxerdo

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 achieved !!

So 28 mins in one hit done! In fact it was 28 mins and 30 seconds as I wanted to reach the end of the road! I know the 30 mins is now achievable but if you had...

So 28 mins in one hit done! In fact it was 28 mins and 30 seconds as I wanted to...

Daffodil19

Graduate•5 years ago

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Getting closer

I’ve just completed W9R1 and feel amazing. I can’t believe what this programme has done for my mental health, self esteem, confidence & of course fitness....

I’ve just completed W9R1 and feel amazing. I can’t believe what this programme h...

littlemac24

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R2 done

Today felt harder than Sunday’s R1, not sure if I pushed myself a bit too hard or I’m more tired cos of yesterday’s yoga session (the first one for several...

Today felt harder than Sunday’s R1, not sure if I pushed myself a bit too hard o...

SeeJillRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Anyone just started?

I have just finished my day 1 first run 👍. It wasn’t so bad but what will my legs be like tomorrow 😂. Feel great at the moment. Anyone else just started?...

I have just finished my day 1 first run 👍. It wasn’t so bad but what will my le...

ladyh7864

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Phew

Just completed run one week one... feel amazing after it. Recently stopped smoking so the lungs felt a lot better than when I was smoking and running. Got a...

Just completed run one week one... feel amazing after it. Recently stopped smoki...

Kelz1302

•5 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2

Sooooo much easier on run 2. Didn't go so fast and felt so much better. Yay 😊😊😊

Sooooo much easier on run 2. Didn't go so fast and felt so much better. Yay 😊😊...

HB75

•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2 completed!

Completed the above run this morning. Difficult but do-able. A man that was running was talking to me towards the end of run which actually helped me continue...

Completed the above run this morning. Difficult but do-able. A man that was runn...

Kimbov

Graduate•5 years ago

14 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2019

W6r3 in the bag (again!)

W5 R3

Week 4 Run 3

Week 7 Run 1

Start W3 tomorrow

Week 2 complete ✅

Running music for a rock fan?!

Weight!

Running away from Depression

Starting again

Outside or treadmill

W6 completed....it's oficial

I've Signed Up

Life after C to 5k

becch56

Second Run; oh dear...

Don't stop believing!

W7R3

W8, R1

Week 5 - Run 1 - A Little Procrastination But I Got Out The Door!

Running heaven - week 7

W5R3 completed

Mission accomplished! 😁

Week 8 run 1 achieved !!

Getting closer

W4R2 done

Anyone just started?

Phew

Week 1 Run 2

Week 5 Run 2 completed!

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