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Another run bites the dust

Yup me who just wants to crash after a 12hr shift came in got my gear on and off I went. Week4 run 3 completed😀

Yup me who just wants to crash after a 12hr shift came in got my gear on and off...

Shoot

•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

I did it! If you had asked me on week 1 I’d have said there’s no way I will ever manage 20 minutes running. I did it tonight and I am so happy 😀

I did it! If you had asked me on week 1 I’d have said there’s no way I will ever...

alisonr54

Graduate•5 years ago

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Why I am doing this?

I decided I would start running when I noticed I was putting in weight 1 month ago. I found couch to 5K and waited until I was on study leave to start it. I...

I decided I would start running when I noticed I was putting in weight 1 month a...

Charlottes_5K

•5 years ago

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Day 2 of week 2 - The sun is helping..🌞

As an absolute beginner at running I wasn’t sure how I would cope this week. Surprisingly I had a really good day one of week two on Monday but I struggled a...

As an absolute beginner at running I wasn’t sure how I would cope this week. Sur...

Emskiwales

•5 years ago

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W8R3 - so much for a swishy ponytail ...

Tonight was the first time I ran with my hair in a swishy ponytail (normal scrunched up) I thought "I really look the part now". Well blow me it slows you...

Tonight was the first time I ran with my hair in a swishy ponytail (normal scru...

Jogunlikely

Graduate•5 years ago

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Thought time to post

After a week of not running since the 10K done last Wednesday I managed to get bum in gear and went for a run on this hot evening. Wanted to push myself to...

After a week of not running since the 10K done last Wednesday I managed to get b...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

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Any tips for Week 6 Run 3?

I’m due to run week 6 run 3 in the morning. Any tips on how to keep going? I usually struggle for the first 5 mins of any run and worry about the next 5, 10,...

I’m due to run week 6 run 3 in the morning. Any tips on how to keep going? I usu...

JaniceG68

Graduate•5 years ago

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First postgrad run tomorrow

So I graduated on Monday and can’t wait to go for my first postgrad run tomorrow morning. I would never have completed C25k without all the fab advice and...

So I graduated on Monday and can’t wait to go for my first postgrad run tomorrow...

Newrunmum

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 complete

Well i took on board everyones advice and took it steady from the start to save a bit if energy, especially as it was 20 degrees as well I completed the 28min...

Well i took on board everyones advice and took it steady from the start to save ...

Daznvern

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back in the groove

So, despite it being over 20°C (in Scotland!?) and after Monday's over enthusiasm resulting in a short run, tonight's run was PB. Granted, it's only the third...

So, despite it being over 20°C (in Scotland!?) and after Monday's over enthusias...

sTrongFuse

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2

I have just completed Week 7 Run 2! After a serious low during Runs 1 & 2 in Week 6, these longer runs have really been picking me up again ☺️ I have actually...

I have just completed Week 7 Run 2! After a serious low during Runs 1 & 2 in Wee...

softcat

•5 years ago

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Any advice on trainers?

Hi everyone, can you advise me on trainers/ running shoes? I want to treat myself but I'm new to this and have no idea what I'm looking for. I tend to tun...

Hi everyone, can you advise me on trainers/ running shoes? I want to treat myse...

Evol

Graduate•5 years ago

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Head cold errr

I thought its best to get better before I go running gym etc as I don’t feel that good as I’m on next run W7R1 I will be back soon 😉

I thought its best to get better before I go running gym etc as I don’t feel tha...

Kevtrev

•5 years ago

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Going on to week 4

Did w3 r3 last night and used music to run to for the first time - must've looked a bit mad grooving to some classic soul during the walking sections but found...

Did w3 r3 last night and used music to run to for the first time - must've looke...

havetrainerswillrun

•5 years ago

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Boss level boasting...

https://me.me/i/july-20-at-4-29-pm-ran-the-5k-in-10mins-5558297 Hope the link works! Saw this earlier and it made me laugh 😂.

https://me.me/i/july-20-at-4-29-pm-ran-the-5k-in-10mins-5558297 Hope the link wo...

Debston

Graduate•5 years ago

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Doubting myself in every run

So I’ve just completed w7r2 ( yay!) Does anyone else doubt that they can do it before each run? I keep thinking maybe it’s all a fluke so far and I won’t be...

So I’ve just completed w7r2 ( yay!) Does anyone else doubt that they can do it b...

Knackeredbag

Graduate•5 years ago

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Feeling happier

After my disastrous run/walk on Monday was feeling quite disheartened. Got up this morning not feeling very positive, but managed a 35 minute run and feel so...

After my disastrous run/walk on Monday was feeling quite disheartened. Got up th...

Sasquatch19

Graduate•5 years ago

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Procrastination - I’m a world champion!

After ten days on the IC and also recovering from a heavy cold I talked myself out of bed and into some Lycra this morning, but so many decisions and much...

After ten days on the IC and also recovering from a heavy cold I talked myself o...

Prettyrandom

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back (again)

Hello all, have done couch25k twice before and I am back for a 3rd time. However this time I have a purpose! Following a diagnosis for testicular cancer,...

Hello all, have done couch25k twice before and I am back for a 3rd time. However...

Sillybilly1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Getting back into it

Never ran in my life till last March when I decided I wanted to run a 10k before I was 50. I completed C25K in June and achieved my goal in October when I ran...

Never ran in my life till last March when I decided I wanted to run a 10k before...

GRoy

Graduate•5 years ago

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I feel sooo good

So today was w7r1, which is the same as w6r3. Anyone that read that post may remember me saying how I smiled through the last 5 minutes as I knew I was going...

So today was w7r1, which is the same as w6r3. Anyone that read that post may rem...

Stevieplink

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5 R3 completed at 2nd attempt

This morning I completed w5r3. Yeah me!!! Before my first attempt I was rather concerned and then when I did the run I was so dissapointed when I only managed...

This morning I completed w5r3. Yeah me!!! Before my first attempt I was rather c...

Scram

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1R1

OMG That was hard and embarrassing - panting like a dog down the street, how unfit can one be! I turned 50 last week and didnt think i was going to finish it...

OMG That was hard and embarrassing - panting like a dog down the street, how unf...

Dawnie50

•5 years ago

11 Replies

5 to 10 k

Hi all just graduated couch to 5 k and have carried on doing the 30 minute run this past week 3 times pushing myself a minute further each time is there a...

Hi all just graduated couch to 5 k and have carried on doing the 30 minute run t...

Kitfer

•5 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1

Well today was my first run of Week 8. I have a day off work so I did a few jobs first thing and went out for my run around 11:30am. Big mistake as by that...

Well today was my first run of Week 8. I have a day off work so I did a few jobs...

arjd72

•5 years ago

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W9/ R2... Mission Accomplished 🚀🌑

Well, I don't really like posting distance/pace because I don't really care about it at the moment. I'm just enjoying being out there running. But it's the...

Well, I don't really like posting distance/pace because I don't really care abou...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Sincere apologies

Sincere apologies to fellow newbies for my post yesterday regarding run3week5 and the terminology I used ie “dreaded”. It has been pointed out to me that my...

Sincere apologies to fellow newbies for my post yesterday regarding run3week5 an...

notquiteretired

Graduate•5 years ago

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BACK ON TRACK

First run of week Nine today after some ankle problems. Putting that all behind me now with this week though👌 Felt a bit leggy at first. This didn't last long...

First run of week Nine today after some ankle problems. Putting that all behind ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Wow. My first bit of excersice in 3yrs

Well.. I'm here eventually. Did my first day. Fecking knackered. Shin splints.. Trapped nerves.. . Omg. Well. I will do my best and continue.

Well.. I'm here eventually. Did my first day. Fecking knackered. Shin splints.. ...

LizBlower

•5 years ago

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Week 9

R1W9 Can’t believe I did it this morning. The only downside is I could only manage it at 7.9 !! But hopefully in time will turn it up. Thank you for all your...

R1W9 Can’t believe I did it this morning. The only downside is I could only mana...

Marjos

Graduate•5 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2019

Another run bites the dust

Week 5 run 3

Why I am doing this?

Day 2 of week 2 - The sun is helping..🌞

W8R3 - so much for a swishy ponytail ...

Thought time to post

Any tips for Week 6 Run 3?

First postgrad run tomorrow

Week 8 Run 2 complete

Back in the groove

Week 7 Run 2

Any advice on trainers?

Head cold errr

Going on to week 4

Boss level boasting...

Doubting myself in every run

Feeling happier

Procrastination - I’m a world champion!

Back (again)

Getting back into it

I feel sooo good

W5 R3 completed at 2nd attempt

W1R1

5 to 10 k

Week 8 Run 1

W9/ R2... Mission Accomplished 🚀🌑

Sincere apologies

BACK ON TRACK

Wow. My first bit of excersice in 3yrs

Week 9

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