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Getting lost wasn't in the plan

I had a 7k run in mind this morning with view of trying for 8k since this was last real day on holiday. Went a different route and ended up at the far side of...

I had a 7k run in mind this morning with view of trying for 8k since this was la...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•5 years ago

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Stuck on running 25mins

Ran 25mins one time - just . Then walked some next 2times . I am supposed to be running race for life 5k on Sunday . Got a mental block . Any ideas anyone ?

Ran 25mins one time - just . Then walked some next 2times . I am supposed to be ...

Skittle57

•5 years ago

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Don’t give up

Quick message to anyone starting C25k. Week 1 is hard. But doable. I am hoping to run my graduate run this afternoon ( crossing fingers) so I know I can run...

Quick message to anyone starting C25k. Week 1 is hard. But doable. I am hoping ...

Sp81

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 complete.... harder than I thought.

This time last week I was having mini meltdowns around adding another 4 minutes to my 3 runs this week. Run 1 was 4.46km including the 2 5 minute walks. Run 2...

This time last week I was having mini meltdowns around adding another 4 minutes ...

Martianchild

Graduate•5 years ago

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Run 1 week 3

Did the first run of week 3 and oh my, that first 3min run was a killer. Probably didn’t help that I’ve had a curry and Chinese this week hahha!!! My runs have...

Did the first run of week 3 and oh my, that first 3min run was a killer. Probabl...

Cat123456789

•5 years ago

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Graduated!!

W9r3 done felt really good . What do I do now any suggestions?

Cornwall1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 run 2

A ridiculously early Sunday morning jaunt, thoroughly enjoyable though and I matched my personal best distance 4.38KM 😀 but all that is secondary to how proud...

A ridiculously early Sunday morning jaunt, thoroughly enjoyable though and I mat...

Richlfb

Graduate•5 years ago

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Better prove I’m a runner then

So if you saw yesterday’s comment you’ll have read someone saw my Garmin on my wrist at a conference and said ‘You’re a runner then’’ No excuses this morning...

So if you saw yesterday’s comment you’ll have read someone saw my Garmin on my w...

purplewalker

Graduate•5 years ago

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Is it getting a little bit easier...

I have completed week 1 tonight - run 3. I actually arrived home and didn’t feel like passing out! It was still hard tonight but dare I say the last 2 runs...

I have completed week 1 tonight - run 3. I actually arrived home and didn’t feel...

PoppetPandy

•5 years ago

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Alcohol 2 5k

First Post which comes at the end of my competition of C25K! 4 months ago I would drink every day & had been for the best part of 30 years! Things had to...

First Post which comes at the end of my competition of C25K! 4 months ago I woul...

Rob1967

Graduate•5 years ago

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Day3 c25k. Discovered canals!!! So flat I could kiss it! 🌻💕

I felt safer as there are people living on the canal and I checked in with them and told them how long I'd be. Still struggled but I think I managed a tiny bit...

I felt safer as there are people living on the canal and I checked in with them ...

Fatgirlscan

•5 years ago

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Garmin prompts ‘ I can see you’re a runner ‘

Saturday morning conference 😩 Always wear my Garmin as watch. Lovely lady on table makes the comment in post title . I splutter‘ Not really, only graduated...

Saturday morning conference 😩 Always wear my Garmin as watch. Lovely lady on ta...

purplewalker

Graduate•5 years ago

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Thunder! Oh no!

So I'm looking at the forecast for Monday when I'm scheduled to start W3 - argghh Thunder! So I'm going to do it tomorrow instead - why, all of a sudden, do I...

So I'm looking at the forecast for Monday when I'm scheduled to start W3 - arggh...

Bouncyshoes

Graduate•5 years ago

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Billy Joel bonus 😋

At Wembley to see the master. Shot up the stairs in underground, niece trying to keep up and out of breath. This is a lifestyle change and I’m so grateful. X

At Wembley to see the master. Shot up the stairs in underground, niece trying to...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 - Run 1

Week 1 - Run 1...done.👍👍👍 Looking forward to my next run on Monday.

Wonny

•5 years ago

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What is Your Week? June...Week 4...

Hi everyone...here we are again. Another week gone! My photo is of my feet... relaxed and paddling in the sea at Criccieth:) I am hoping to get my running...

Hi everyone...here we are again. Another week gone! My photo is of my feet... re...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

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JAUNTY JUNE QUEST...Week 4...Come and join us.

Hello! Here I am again and the month is moving on!!! Wow! Sunshine here..but thunderstorms on the way... what fun! Let us run between showers :) The C25K...

Hello! Here I am again and the month is moving on!!! Wow! Sunshine here..but th...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

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First run on sand

And first run without a jacket! Starting to feel like a real runner now. Also, dare I say it...Motivation hurdle getting smaller.

And first run without a jacket! Starting to feel like a real runner now. Also, d...

MarybellM

•5 years ago

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Week 2 done

Week 2 now completed, have to say I’m loving it. Am really enjoying it once I’m out there, and definitely like all the happy endorphins once I’m done! Bring on...

Week 2 now completed, have to say I’m loving it. Am really enjoying it once I’m ...

Ksh83

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduation run

My view and stats on my graduation run this morning. Just sat down after spending most of the day staining fences and garden furniture, feeling quite tired but...

My view and stats on my graduation run this morning. Just sat down after spendin...

Emsworth19

Graduate•5 years ago

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I am back!

It’s amazing how other people stop you doing what is good for you. Spent a week sorting out things for others and got behind. However, I did go back out and...

It’s amazing how other people stop you doing what is good for you. Spent a week ...

getfit50

•5 years ago

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Parkrun statistics website is amazing stuff

http://www.elliottline.com/parkrun Are people here familiar with this? An amazing collection of data, updated every single week. Have a look...

http://www.elliottline.com/parkrun Are people here familiar with this? An amazi...

Stephen_UK

Graduate•5 years ago

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Newbie!!!

Did first couch to 5K this aft!! It was tough but feeling absolutely fab now😂😂... anyone else doing it that has afib? Xx

Did first couch to 5K this aft!! It was tough but feeling absolutely fab now😂😂...

nanaG123

•5 years ago

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Fabulous parkrun morning

Well, folks, it wasn't long before I had to change the digits on my new fridge magnet! Parkrun was near perfect this morning and the conditions, along with my...

Well, folks, it wasn't long before I had to change the digits on my new fridge m...

Pianism

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

Slept in this morning so I missed park run. Decided to go out at lunchtime instead forgetting how hot it would be. Week 7 has been a real slog and I haven’t...

Slept in this morning so I missed park run. Decided to go out at lunchtime inste...

jmd104

Graduate•5 years ago

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Getting There

Done the penultimate run this morning & what a nice day to do it. No rain. I find that taking it slowly result in continuous motion. Last run on Monday.

Done the penultimate run this morning & what a nice day to do it. No rain. I fin...

Runtofit

Graduate•5 years ago

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Post grad success!

So I did a 5k Race for Life today after graduating on Wednesday 😀. 34.47 mins with just a tiny tiny bit of walking shhh don't tell anyone. The sun is my...

So I did a 5k Race for Life today after graduating on Wednesday 😀. 34.47 mins w...

Justkeepbrrathing

Graduate•5 years ago

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Park run

I did my first park run today. Wow that was hard, managed to run for most of the distance and posted a time of 31.25 - I will make the 30min 5k eventually....

I did my first park run today. Wow that was hard, managed to run for most of the...

Kat332zz

Graduate•5 years ago

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1 more to go!!! 🤪

Managed to get out before lunch - probably should have gone this eve (was a bit too hot for me really), but took the bull by the horns and went in case I...

Managed to get out before lunch - probably should have gone this eve (was a bit ...

Bluepup1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Lazy Butt off the couch at long last! Go Me

Well did my first walk-un, will not call it a run, as they could have me for false posting 😂 - I did not do as well as I thought I would, but going back out...

Well did my first walk-un, will not call it a run, as they could have me for fal...

CPri67

•5 years ago

8 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2019

Getting lost wasn't in the plan

Stuck on running 25mins

Don’t give up

Week 8 complete.... harder than I thought.

Run 1 week 3

Graduated!!

Week 7 run 2

Better prove I’m a runner then

Is it getting a little bit easier...

Alcohol 2 5k

Day3 c25k. Discovered canals!!! So flat I could kiss it! 🌻💕

Garmin prompts ‘ I can see you’re a runner ‘

Thunder! Oh no!

Billy Joel bonus 😋

Week 1 - Run 1

What is Your Week? June...Week 4...

JAUNTY JUNE QUEST...Week 4...Come and join us.

First run on sand

Week 2 done

Graduation run

I am back!

Parkrun statistics website is amazing stuff

Newbie!!!

Fabulous parkrun morning

Week 8 run 1

Getting There

Post grad success!

Park run

1 more to go!!! 🤪

Lazy Butt off the couch at long last! Go Me

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