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I started the couch to 5k this week, and decided to start at week 5, my aim is to be at 5k by the time I go to Bali in another few weeks time (I've ran in the...

W5R3

I started the couch to 5k this week, and decided to start at week 5, my aim is t...

clairer6873

Graduate•5 years ago

Well I’ve just finished my first week and much easier than my very first run I’m ready for my week 2 looks a bit harder but that’s what I thought about the...

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Just finished week 1 😉🏃‍♀️

Well I’ve just finished my first week and much easier than my very first run I’m...

Kevtrev

•5 years ago

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First run

Is it best to start on a Monday? If I run today will I need to do the other two runs tomorrow.?! Have want to get back in to running for so long and I think...

Is it best to start on a Monday? If I run today will I need to do the other two ...

Lizhal

•5 years ago

supposed to be a 28 min run, pushed through as felt ok finished at 30, anyone else push past the plan, Wanted to get near 5k, finished on 4k after 30 mins,...

W8R2

supposed to be a 28 min run, pushed through as felt ok finished at 30, anyone el...

Batman1979

Graduate•5 years ago

Hi All, It says in the App just to start with a gentle jog, what do you concider a gentle jog I am training on a treadmill and can only achieve 3.7mph, am I...

Speed of Jogging ?

Hi All, It says in the App just to start with a gentle jog, what do you concider...

Golfer1953

•5 years ago

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W6 r3 ...App stopped, I didn't!

My aim is to be able to do our local Park Run so thought I'd try the route. Alas Sarah M clearly went for a cuppa about 5 mins into the run and pulled the plug...

My aim is to be able to do our local Park Run so thought I'd try the route. Alas...

bananahead

Graduate•5 years ago

Last run of wk6 completed. Got to say I struggled. That was a bit jump of running w6/r2 which was 2X 10 mins of jogging to a full 25 minutes run with no...

W6 completed - struggled with r3!!!

Last run of wk6 completed. Got to say I struggled. That was a bit jump of runnin...

joannashaw

•5 years ago

Well that was an experience!!! 836 runners and I came in 737. The start felt like being in a herd of wilderbeest! First time not solo running. Everyone...

Park Run virgin

Well that was an experience!!! 836 runners and I came in 737. The start felt l...

Aspire24

Graduate•5 years ago

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Post Graduation / parkrun No 1

Took a week off to rest up my knees after graduation! So first run since was this morning, also my first Parkrun! Wasn’t sure I’d be into it since a bit of an...

Took a week off to rest up my knees after graduation! So first run since was thi...

Cfc55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Strava

Can any of you amazing running’s help me get Strava to show Calories?!

Kitkat1505

•5 years ago

So after 1 month of consolidating my 30 minute runs after graduating, today I finally reached 5k!! So proud of myself ☺️🏃🏻‍♀️

Hit 5k!!!

So after 1 month of consolidating my 30 minute runs after graduating, today I fi...

Kitkat1505

•5 years ago

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W8R3

Did it!! Can’t believe next week is final week!! Is Michael Johnston on another app for when you are trying to get to 5k?? I’m still at 4.5k - and that...

Did it!! Can’t believe next week is final week!! Is Michael Johnston on another ...

SharsX

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation week 2... and a parkrun smash!

Week 2 of consolidation has been amazing! Run number 1 on Tuesday was the C25k+ Stepping Stone podcast, which is a tempo run, gradually increasing in...

Week 2 of consolidation has been amazing! Run number 1 on Tuesday was the C25k...

Pianism

Graduate•5 years ago

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First park run

Took part in my first park run today in the beautiful setting of dalby forest with the sun shining down. What an experience! I was a bit unsure what to...

Took part in my first park run today in the beautiful setting of dalby forest wi...

TheGoodWillOut

Graduate•5 years ago

Okay it’s bad enough when a gazelle goes streaming past your puffing little body but this guy was a good ten years older than me and I’m an old girl! I would...

Gazelles

Okay it’s bad enough when a gazelle goes streaming past your puffing little body...

Runners

Graduate•5 years ago

I completed day 3wk 4 this morning it was good but tough going am.really concerned about completing wk 5.

Week 5 on Monday any tips 😶

I completed day 3wk 4 this morning it was good but tough going am.really concer...

Zanzibar4

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 completed!! Woohoo!!!!!

Bit of a killer today due to having about an hours sleep last night. No way was I not going to do it though. Looking forward to cracking on with next week....

Bit of a killer today due to having about an hours sleep last night. No way was ...

MumToThreeBoys

•5 years ago

Just completed week 6 and so pleased! Can’t believe it after last week struggling to get to 20 minutes and looking back a few weeks ago when just 5 minutes was...

Week 6 run 3 in the bag!

Just completed week 6 and so pleased! Can’t believe it after last week strugglin...

Mrssquirrell

Graduate•5 years ago

Week two completed, didn't think I would even get this far. Was lucky enough to have the support of my sister running along side me this morning, not sure I...

Week two done 💪

Week two completed, didn't think I would even get this far. Was lucky enough to ...

Spurrr7

Graduate•5 years ago

I have completed Run 2 of week 3 still early days for me not dieting however possibly should has anyone noticed a change of shape or any weight loss without...

Weight loss

I have completed Run 2 of week 3 still early days for me not dieting however pos...

Hawke

•5 years ago

Yes, I did it. Feeling very pleased to have completed it. Graduation feels a bit extra special this morning as I am visiting my old University town this...

Graduated!!!

Yes, I did it. Feeling very pleased to have completed it. Graduation feels a bit...

Yogicat

Graduate•5 years ago

Does anyone else find pain from a bunion is getting worse with running? I am going to be doing wk4 run 3 tomorrow and do not want to give up as I am really...

Bunion pain!!!

Does anyone else find pain from a bunion is getting worse with running? I am goi...

Kashaw

•5 years ago

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Last run with walking breaks

Yesterday I finished run 2 of week six. This is a milestone as it's the last run I will do with walking breaks, every run from now on is 25 mins or more. I...

Yesterday I finished run 2 of week six. This is a milestone as it's the last run...

OrangePeacock

Graduate•5 years ago

Very nervous before setting out as my first time road running for years so out nice and early whilst everyone else having a lie in. Took it at my own plodder’s...

Dreaded run 3 week 5 in the bag!😃😃😃😃😃

Very nervous before setting out as my first time road running for years so out n...

Noo1

•5 years ago

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Wk3r1. Wow

Well it’s done. It didn’t look pretty but I got it done. Growls sweat and I think a little tear when I was walking back but did the 3 minute thing. Man this is...

Well it’s done. It didn’t look pretty but I got it done. Growls sweat and I thin...

Mullinz

Graduate•5 years ago

Hi Well I actually did the Park Run last week, my daughter in law and grandaughter came with me too. I was so miffed because I ran two laps thinking I'd...

Post Grad

Hi Well I actually did the Park Run last week, my daughter in law and grandaught...

bizteach

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 complete Graduated

Well just sitting down after Graduating, what a fantastic programme I would never have believed 2 3/4 months ago I could do this after not running for 40...

Well just sitting down after Graduating, what a fantastic programme I would neve...

Astroblue

Graduate•5 years ago

Completed the 20 minute run yesterday, I was actually dreading it in the beginning, I woke up with terrible hayfever but I said I’m just going to tell myself...

Week 5 run 3

Completed the 20 minute run yesterday, I was actually dreading it in the beginni...

Boxingfit

Graduate•5 years ago