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Still can’t believe I can actually run!

Week 8 run 1 complete yesterday & im in shock how well this program really does work! I still can’t believe I ran for 28 minutes straight! This is the same...

Week 8 run 1 complete yesterday & im in shock how well this program really does ...

Unicornladie

Graduate•5 years ago

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"I will concede that I tend to see the world through the arse-end of a spoon"

Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone, Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone, Silence the pianos and with muffled drum Bring out the...

Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone, Prevent the dog from barking with a...

PaulS83

•5 years ago

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Wk9r1

Just completed my first 30min run,well slow jog but that’s good enough for me! To support comic relief my fellow Livewell c25k runners doaned our pjs to run...

Just completed my first 30min run,well slow jog but that’s good enough for me! T...

Jogalot

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 again

Started Week 3 again ..... I’ve tried 7 times now to do a complete 3 min run and failed! I’m wondering if I need different shoes? Maybe bouncy ones instead of...

Started Week 3 again ..... I’ve tried 7 times now to do a complete 3 min run and...

Redellie65

•5 years ago

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Upper thigh injury

So cross with myself, had a twinge after a new yoga class then went out for 4kms run as part of my Consolidation program post Couch and just exacerbated the...

So cross with myself, had a twinge after a new yoga class then went out for 4kms...

Coolcookingteacher

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R2 5K covered!

Just completed W8R2 and checking tracking app completed 5K in total over 42 minutes. First time I've done the distance. Slightly longer time than the 38...

Just completed W8R2 and checking tracking app completed 5K in total over 42 minu...

DellBoy8100

Graduate•5 years ago

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Plantar fascitis & shin splints

Previous graduate then got so excited by running 30 mins started doing it all the time and paid for over doing it!! No exercise since end Jan as could barely...

Previous graduate then got so excited by running 30 mins started doing it all th...

grey55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Nearly there 😊

Still been running 3x per week today I managed 5k in 35.06 my fastest yet , will get 5k in 30 soon I hope . Apart from that I'm still really enjoying running...

Still been running 3x per week today I managed 5k in 35.06 my fastest yet , will...

Buddy34

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R1 - Oh What a Beautiful Morning

First time running for 5 mins so a little bit apprehensive this morning. However there was a beautiful blue sky waiting so I went for it and to my surprise I...

First time running for 5 mins so a little bit apprehensive this morning. However...

Northreader

•5 years ago

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W3r1

Just did my w3 r1. It should have been a week ago but I was under the weather so thought I’d leave until I felt slightly better. I have to say it was an odd...

Just did my w3 r1. It should have been a week ago but I was under the weather so...

Lazymum

•5 years ago

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w5r3 - tick.

Just done the dreaded 20 minutes. No real problems, other than being overtaken by a tortoise. I'm finding the breathing OK and can keep up the VERY slow jog,...

Just done the dreaded 20 minutes. No real problems, other than being overtaken ...

notreallyme

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1R1 done...!

I actually did it!! Completed my first run this morning. Once I got over the shock of actually running in public, I even quite enjoyed it.... Thanks to all of...

I actually did it!! Completed my first run this morning. Once I got over the sho...

Nicky_F

Graduate•5 years ago

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This time!

Joined here after my first run in over 2years last week, then did very little so.... this time I’m on it! Got my run music playing whilst being coaxed by...

Joined here after my first run in over 2years last week, then did very little so...

lmoto

•5 years ago

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W7R1 completed

25 minutes non stop and 2.5 miles covered. Really enjoyed the run despite the wind and rain. Same route same album same time - definitely works for me having a...

25 minutes non stop and 2.5 miles covered. Really enjoyed the run despite the wi...

welsby1967

Graduate•5 years ago

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week 5 - bad shin splints but I don't want to give up? :(

Hey all! I am so proud of myself for getting to week 5! I just did the first run and it went really well in terms of dealing with stitches, keeping my...

Hey all! I am so proud of myself for getting to week 5! I just did the first ru...

Contentlycon

Graduate•5 years ago

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On to Week 9

Finally finished Week 8 with a PB of 3.48 miles in the whole session, including the walks. OK Week 9 it is then!

Finally finished Week 8 with a PB of 3.48 miles in the whole session, including ...

Chris141

Graduate•5 years ago

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Starting Week 7 Training

I folks, I’m new to the post so finding my way. After Prostate Surgery I decided to get fit so joined 5k challenge. I’ve got to week 7 so I’m hopeful in...

I folks, I’m new to the post so finding my way. After Prostate Surgery I decided...

JohnT32b

•5 years ago

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Running with dogs

On run 8 week 3. Dog join me and love it too. Feeling good Thank you

princessmarbella

•5 years ago

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Graduated :)

Completed the programme this morning - the end of the beginning :) Was feeling a combination of good and stubborn so decided that not only was I going to...

Completed the programme this morning - the end of the beginning :) Was feeling ...

SteveW1960

Graduate•5 years ago

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Treadmill??

Hi it’s me again. My next run is W8R3 and I really want to do and start W9 this week and maybe a park run on Sat? My problem is ...... the weather. My usual...

Hi it’s me again. My next run is W8R3 and I really want to do and start W9 this...

Islerunner

•5 years ago

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Week 1 🏃‍♀️

Completed week 1. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Now on to week 2 💪🏃‍♀️

LisaTay1976

•5 years ago

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40 mins aka 4k

Well I finally managed to increase my run/jogging to 40 mins, still only reaching 4k but I'm determined I will get to 5k eventually. When I finished I said...

Well I finally managed to increase my run/jogging to 40 mins, still only reachin...

bizteach

Graduate•5 years ago

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Desert Island disc to finish W4R3

Thought I’d try running to podcasts I usually walk too. Slowed me down a little and you miss bits but my running music was getting repetitive. Esther Ranzten...

Thought I’d try running to podcasts I usually walk too. Slowed me down a little ...

purplewalker

Graduate•5 years ago

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Didn’t want to but I did it anyway. Wk1r2 in smashed it

Hello lovely people. How are we all?! Looooong post again sorry but it’s mainly for my own self reflection and posting on here makes me feel like I am part of...

Hello lovely people. How are we all?! Looooong post again sorry but it’s mainly...

Rainbow2019

Graduate•5 years ago

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I think I might have a slight problem. 😀. Rotten tech. ☹️.

Today was my event, the little half, My Garmin stopped working yesterday,as did my back up one. I think Garmin are having syncing and gps issues. I am...

Today was my event, the little half, My Garmin stopped working yesterday,as did...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

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A graduate again!

Back in August, I started C25k and completed all the runs on the treadmill as I felt to self conscious to run outside. In January, an old friend started a...

Back in August, I started C25k and completed all the runs on the treadmill as I ...

1HHi

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduate

Hi, I just completed the c25k on Friday. I am completely in the zone now. Does anyone have any recommendations on other apps that follow on from c25k. I've...

Hi, I just completed the c25k on Friday. I am completely in the zone now. Does a...

Mya2019

•5 years ago

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What can I say

Thank you for all the support and encouragement I received over the last few weeks. This evening my mum passed whilst in the hospice in her sleep earlier this...

Thank you for all the support and encouragement I received over the last few wee...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

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What have I done?

Completed the Resolution Run 5k for the Stroke Association in absolutely appalling conditions today. I was on such a high when I got home that I immediately...

Completed the Resolution Run 5k for the Stroke Association in absolutely appalli...

K8nno

Graduate•5 years ago

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Lots of learning today

Because I am a technophobe I haven’t actually tracked how far the distance I go is. As it is blowing a gale outside I thought I would walk it with my phone for...

Because I am a technophobe I haven’t actually tracked how far the distance I go ...

Blamm0

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2019

Still can’t believe I can actually run!

"I will concede that I tend to see the world through the arse-end of a spoon"

Wk9r1

Week 3 again

Upper thigh injury

W8R2 5K covered!

Plantar fascitis & shin splints

Nearly there 😊

W4R1 - Oh What a Beautiful Morning

W3r1

w5r3 - tick.

W1R1 done...!

This time!

W7R1 completed

week 5 - bad shin splints but I don't want to give up? :(

On to Week 9

Starting Week 7 Training

Running with dogs

Graduated :)

Treadmill??

Week 1 🏃‍♀️

40 mins aka 4k

Desert Island disc to finish W4R3

Didn’t want to but I did it anyway. Wk1r2 in smashed it

I think I might have a slight problem. 😀. Rotten tech. ☹️.

A graduate again!

Graduate

What can I say

What have I done?

Lots of learning today

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