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So after my last post worrying about how I was going to cope with 90 seconds, it was actually fine. More than fine - I was able to complete it all without...

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Week 2 started - it was fine!

So after my last post worrying about how I was going to cope with 90 seconds, it...

JaniceG68

Graduate•5 years ago

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All done

That's it - w9r3 done. Not too bad - it was drizzling a bit but quite warm and pleasant for a run. Now I just have to keep doing it, and keep doing it...

That's it - w9r3 done. Not too bad - it was drizzling a bit but quite warm and ...

notreallyme

Graduate•5 years ago

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Feeling Demoralised

Wk 7 day 1 I just couldnt do.it had to give up at 18 mins. It was humid but honestly feeling deflated. I dont know whats wrong this is the only run I stopped...

Wk 7 day 1 I just couldnt do.it had to give up at 18 mins. It was humid but hone...

Zanzibar4

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduate

My ‘Graduate’ status isn’t showing up! This is import to me 😂😂 I’m sure I went through the process when I finished week 9 but it doesn’t show after my name...

My ‘Graduate’ status isn’t showing up! This is import to me 😂😂 I’m sure I went...

poohbear2608

Graduate•5 years ago

I ran my graduation run with my husband and good friend who hsve both supported me on my journey of couch to 5 k. Feel so exhilerated and proud of myself! We...

I did it! Graduation run completed 🎉🎉

I ran my graduation run with my husband and good friend who hsve both supported ...

Nannyto2

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week9R3! Completed....at last.

It’s been a while since my week 9 started as I put myself off by doing a 5k on run 1! I since then did a park run for run 2 which was also brutal ...so for the...

It’s been a while since my week 9 started as I put myself off by doing a 5k on r...

Runfatgirlrun71

Graduate•5 years ago

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The storm has passed 💨 🌧 & I’m back on track 🏃‍♀️😃 and managed some firsts too!

Half way to our short break in Cornwall I realised I’d left behind my newly acquired running waterproof, bought especially so I could keep myself on track and...

Half way to our short break in Cornwall I realised I’d left behind my newly acqu...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Busier than usual river run

So many people out with even more dogs! I’m assuming that it’s people on Easter breaks from work, though only one man had a child with him 🧐 I like to think...

So many people out with even more dogs! I’m assuming that it’s people on Easter ...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•5 years ago

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Missing the aching muscles and stretchy Lycra 😂

Not run again for sometime due to injury. It kind of sucks but I don’t want to cause my self more injury. I’m jealous when I see people running and hear all...

Not run again for sometime due to injury. It kind of sucks but I don’t want to c...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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I did it!! 😅

I did it!!!! Thank you all so much for your words of encouragement and positive posts! I’ve just done it! I completed week 5, Run 3!! Admittedly it was...

I did it!!!! Thank you all so much for your words of encouragement and positive...

MumToThreeBoys

•5 years ago

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How to track your progress

Hi there! Today I did my first run, which was nice, it’s good to get started again. I can’t seem to find away to track my run on the couch to 5 k app. Can...

Hi there! Today I did my first run, which was nice, it’s good to get started aga...

mettetwells

Graduate•5 years ago

So today I finally graduated...much 2 my amazement!!! Took alittle longer than 9 weeks (12 to be exact....work, family...life in general!) and I'm only running...

Graduation day!

So today I finally graduated...much 2 my amazement!!! Took alittle longer than 9...

Squishymchuffin

Graduate•5 years ago

Just completed my first run having downloaded the c25k about a week ago! Chose Sarah Millican and was expecting some music. Do any of the other trainers play...

1st run - where's the music?

Just completed my first run having downloaded the c25k about a week ago! Chose S...

Kmcsunshine

•5 years ago

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W5R2

Did w5r2 yesterday and my legs r feeling it today. Not sure how next run is going to go. Hope I can do it.

Did w5r2 yesterday and my legs r feeling it today. Not sure how next run is goin...

Scojac

Graduate•5 years ago

First run of Wk 8 done. Hard work about half way but ok in the end. Today is run 2. Back up in Duton Hill for this one which is where I started this process....

Wk 8

First run of Wk 8 done. Hard work about half way but ok in the end. Today is run...

Trazj

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 Has Begun!

Hi everyone! I’m one run into week 2 and mostly enjoying the first time I have ever done any running! (Although it’s fair to say it’s a slow jog at the...

Hi everyone! I’m one run into week 2 and mostly enjoying the first time I have e...

4Kittens

•5 years ago

I know everybody says it but it’s so hard to believe when I can barely get through 90 seconds of running 😂 but still I dragged myself out of bed and did it in...

W2R1.....please tell me it gets easier.

I know everybody says it but it’s so hard to believe when I can barely get throu...

Hbb1502

Graduate•5 years ago

I wasn't expecting such a brutal increase in running time and that was hard. I got some compression tights and did dynamic stretches for my calves and they got...

W4R1 Brutal Increase

I wasn't expecting such a brutal increase in running time and that was hard. I g...

The_Real_BFG

Graduate•5 years ago

So after I failed my last run - Week 5, Run 3, I haven’t done any runs at all. Been over a week now. What shall I do? Redo all of week 5? Give the last run a...

Been lazy!

So after I failed my last run - Week 5, Run 3, I haven’t done any runs at all. B...

MumToThreeBoys

•5 years ago

I thought final 5 min run would be brutal to run. it’s mind over body. Done it yippee 😀

W4R1 ✅

I thought final 5 min run would be brutal to run. it’s mind over body. Done it y...

NallanC25k

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5

Looking at week 5 day 3 and it is saying a 20 minute run in between warm up and cool down. I have done the first 4 weeks. But I’m concerned as I can only just...

Looking at week 5 day 3 and it is saying a 20 minute run in between warm up and ...

Marjos

Graduate•5 years ago

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Vest glam?

A thing of rarity, if not beauty? I looked high and low for a high vis, short sleeved running top with loads of pockets for keys, change, inhaler, smartphone...

A thing of rarity, if not beauty? I looked high and low for a high vis, short sl...

HeavyFoot

Graduate•5 years ago

For me, it's biking. I've been biking for a very long time but it was only this year that I started again, it all started with a pretty solid crash! I have...

Running aside... What do you do?

For me, it's biking. I've been biking for a very long time but it was only this ...

Bobbypizza

Graduate•5 years ago

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To join or not to join ... UPDATE

Well, I finally went for a trial run with my local running club last night. I was very nervous for all the reasons I had discussed before. However, they were...

Well, I finally went for a trial run with my local running club last night. I w...

littlemac24

Graduate•5 years ago

Well I did this run yesterday morning, and it was uneventful. Faithful spaniel and I trotting along, then walked then trotted again. I think I enjoyed Week 5...

Week 6 run 1 jumping over sticks!

Well I did this run yesterday morning, and it was uneventful. Faithful spaniel a...

Myzinnyboy

Graduate•5 years ago

So, that's week 8 in the bag!! Very chuffed. W9R1 will be taking place on Wednesday. With any luck, I'll be aiming for my graduate badge on Sunday!! Next...

Week 8 - Bye bye!!

So, that's week 8 in the bag!! Very chuffed. W9R1 will be taking place on Wedn...

Saltdog

Graduate•5 years ago

First time running with the dog today was so much easier than I thought went somewhere a little different thought I would try the nature reserve quite muddy...

W2/R1 The dog, smoking and birthdays

First time running with the dog today was so much easier than I thought went som...

kezbeautyman

•5 years ago