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W5R1

So I should be starting W5R1 but have had a minor op and been advised to not exercise for 2 weeks!!! I can't believe how disappointed I feel about the prospect...

So I should be starting W5R1 but have had a minor op and been advised to not exe...

Millief

•6 years ago

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Week 3, Run 1 feeling fantastic

After a difficult run at the end of week 2 I was really dreading week 3, wondering how I would cope. Just absolutely smashed it!!! Coped really well and could...

After a difficult run at the end of week 2 I was really dreading week 3, wonderi...

Kimbov

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 - Slightly Disappointed!

Be warned, I waffle a lot, so the following is going to be long and probably a bit pointless: Alright, so I've been doing okay on the programme so far (it is...

Be warned, I waffle a lot, so the following is going to be long and probably a b...

ThatTrainGeek

•6 years ago

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Treadmill accuracy

So I got my Garmin Forerunner 235 today, so eagerly headed to the gym for my w6r2. This has led to me wondering about a few things. According to my Garmin I...

So I got my Garmin Forerunner 235 today, so eagerly headed to the gym for my w6r...

snagsboson

Graduate•6 years ago

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5k I'm coming for you 😎

I'm jogged ahead off schedule, when I think back to last year 5st heavier a new treadmill and zero motivation, I fast forward to now, next week will be my...

I'm jogged ahead off schedule, when I think back to last year 5st heavier a new...

Jellylegs1

•6 years ago

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W4R1 in the bag!!

Just completed W4R1 and can't quite believe I've done it. It was tough but there was no way I was gonna give up! This programme is a miracle worker, I could...

Just completed W4R1 and can't quite believe I've done it. It was tough but there...

shesgoingforarun

Graduate•6 years ago

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Here we go again😀

Aah, there has been a bit of a gap (2 and a bit yrs). I got reeaaaalllly carried away on my last run when i made it to week 8 and tweaked something. Not sure...

Aah, there has been a bit of a gap (2 and a bit yrs). I got reeaaaalllly carried...

Merlins-mum

•6 years ago

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3s a Charm

This week I jogged home for the first time after work 3 long shift . Friday was first in snow, despite the tired stress and cold I did it! This is my new...

This week I jogged home for the first time after work 3 long shift . Friday ...

Jellylegs1

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - DONE!! 💪

Could never have dreamed of running 20minutes! Done and not too difficult!

Epiphonesj

•6 years ago

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Graduate!!!

Well snow stopped play Friday so completed tonight after weekend away..and 4.62 miles done in total...got carried away!!! Well done everyone for starting,...

Well snow stopped play Friday so completed tonight after weekend away..and 4.62 ...

Fun-free

Graduate•6 years ago

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...about me

Hi everyone, I'm starting something somewhat new tomorrow. I don't know why I took this long but it feels like a step in the right direction. I am recently...

Hi everyone, I'm starting something somewhat new tomorrow. I don't know why I to...

Ebony_Gold

•6 years ago

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Wk2R1

Just completed my first run of Wk2. Im loving this app so much and looking forward to Tuesday to run again. I thought I'd find the extra 30 secs on each...

Just completed my first run of Wk2. Im loving this app so much and looking forwa...

Salukigirl

•6 years ago

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Knee Pain in Week 3

Just finished Week three. My knees are giving me quite a bit of pain. Any advice? Run through or have a weeks rest, really don’t want to rest though

Just finished Week three. My knees are giving me quite a bit of pain. Any advice...

jade308

•6 years ago

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The start of something new

I'm starting wk1 tomorrow and I'm looking forward to it.

Ebony_Gold

•6 years ago

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Wk3r1

Starting wk3r1 tomorrow any advice

Chapman25

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Jinxed by mr Johnson

Thought I’d shake it up a bit - well it is week 5! Started off warm up ok but my oh my within a couple of minutes of first 5 run my leggings decided to fall...

Thought I’d shake it up a bit - well it is week 5! Started off warm up ok but my...

FMS50

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2r1 woohoo

Just ran w2r1 and felt great. It definitely pushed me a little from week 1 but it's meant to so really happy, and I had my little 7 year old running buddy with...

Just ran w2r1 and felt great. It definitely pushed me a little from week 1 but i...

Fitgirltobe

•6 years ago

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I did it!!!!

Well.... I did it!! Only my second 5k at aintree! I’d been poorly for two weeks and on steroids for asthma. I’d done a couple of small runs and felt ok. So...

Well.... I did it!! Only my second 5k at aintree! I’d been poorly for two weeks ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Run number 2

Well that’s my second run (W1R2) nailed. Felt reasonable. Not too bad, not too good. I have however learned a very valuable lesson - don’t put my glasses in...

Well that’s my second run (W1R2) nailed. Felt reasonable. Not too bad, not too ...

AlasdairW

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4 = Smashing It

W4 completed and feeling good! Preview of W5 and my first 20 min run will be next Sunday. Positive pants & trainers will be on 🏃‍♀️👍 💪🏻

W4 completed and feeling good! Preview of W5 and my first 20 min run will be nex...

Viv49

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated!!

Finished today, can't believe it! Was very icy round me so had to finish on a treadmill rather than the tranquil beauty spot I'd planned for my graduation run...

Finished today, can't believe it! Was very icy round me so had to finish on a tr...

GuybrushThreepwood

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running shoe advice

I currently own brooks adrenaline gts 18 women’s wide fit. Anyway the running club I go to has arranged a 30% off evening at our local ASICS outlet. I went in...

I currently own brooks adrenaline gts 18 women’s wide fit. Anyway the running cl...

Shelley2310

Graduate•6 years ago

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Gutted!

So today was the day I was going to finally do W5R3 and I was so looking forward to it. Got a bit behind schedule due to snow and ice but forecast good for...

So today was the day I was going to finally do W5R3 and I was so looking forward...

Spikys_mum

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25K Completed!

Well I am really pleased I’ve done it! From not running at all to 30 minutes, three times this week 😃🏃🏽‍♂️👨‍🎓. I have been lucky with the weather and lack...

Well I am really pleased I’ve done it! From not running at all to 30 minutes, th...

strollguy

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

My new toy

My new toy. Going to try it out in a bit.

snagsboson

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

W4R2 - That was a tough one

But ultimately a good one. It was just a struggle getting there. I’m a bit late posting since this run was on Saturday afternoon, which was also late because...

But ultimately a good one. It was just a struggle getting there. I’m a bit late ...

Preserved_Moose

•6 years ago

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W5R1 Running in the Ice. Aka. “Do you have a deathwish?”

Not quite sure how to judge this one as I kept having to tiptoe over patches of ice. In the first 5 minute run I had no choice but to slow down at least a...

Not quite sure how to judge this one as I kept having to tiptoe over patches of ...

sarah469

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1 Running in the Ice. Aka. “Do you have a deathwish?”

Not quite sure how to judge this one as I kept having to tiptoe over patches of ice. In the first 5 minute run I had no choice but to slow down at least a...

Not quite sure how to judge this one as I kept having to tiptoe over patches of ...

sarah469

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Oh dear

It’s taken a month to get from Wk7-1 to Wk8-2. Finding it a tad difficult for some reason, just can’t get my mojo back 😥

It’s taken a month to get from Wk7-1 to Wk8-2. Finding it a tad difficult for so...

Star-shine

Graduate•6 years ago

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Proud and excited!

On Monday I was surprised and delighted to get a message from my daughter, Katie, that she had just done w1r1 of C25k. Her first run ever. Today we did w1r3...

On Monday I was surprised and delighted to get a message from my daughter, Katie...

steviej99

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2019

W5R1

Week 3, Run 1 feeling fantastic

W5R3 - Slightly Disappointed!

Treadmill accuracy

5k I'm coming for you 😎

W4R1 in the bag!!

Here we go again😀

3s a Charm

Week 5 Run 3 - DONE!! 💪

Graduate!!!

...about me

Wk2R1

Knee Pain in Week 3

The start of something new

Wk3r1

Jinxed by mr Johnson

W2r1 woohoo

I did it!!!!

Run number 2

W4 = Smashing It

Graduated!!

Running shoe advice

Gutted!

C25K Completed!

My new toy

W4R2 - That was a tough one

W5R1 Running in the Ice. Aka. “Do you have a deathwish?”

W5R1 Running in the Ice. Aka. “Do you have a deathwish?”

Oh dear

Proud and excited!

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