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Pesky insects!

Having recently graduated and having run my first 5k only yesterday, I am today disabled by a swollen, painful ankle after be being bitten/stung at the weekend...

Having recently graduated and having run my first 5k only yesterday, I am today ...

Peanutnanna

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

Today I'm supposed to do run 1 of week 3 and I'm nervous. It seems like so much more running than the previous weeks. Any words of wisdom/encouragement?

Today I'm supposed to do run 1 of week 3 and I'm nervous. It seems like so much ...

SquishyBean

Graduate•5 years ago

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Started the challenge today! Feeling good!

After many weeks of giving myself reasons for not starting the C25K I got going this morning! It was tough at times -run5 was hard! Now I’m feeling good for it...

After many weeks of giving myself reasons for not starting the C25K I got going ...

Vicjo

Graduate•5 years ago

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Any E3 runners keen to consolidate?

My wife and I just became C25K graduates! We repeated weeks 1 & 2 but pushed through, and we feel great. If anyone resides in the E3 area and would like to...

My wife and I just became C25K graduates! We repeated weeks 1 & 2 but pushed thr...

E3Runner

•5 years ago

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Graduation Day 🥳

Well I finally completed the C25K and am so proud of myself! That takes a lot for my to say about myself! I’ve never been able to run, but have really enjoyed...

Well I finally completed the C25K and am so proud of myself! That takes a lot fo...

Purpleloulou27

•5 years ago

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Wow

I’m so bloody pleased I actually done my wk3 1st run & thought I wouldn’t be able to but I absolutely loved it got it give it all your will power & go for it!!

I’m so bloody pleased I actually done my wk3 1st run & thought I wouldn’t be abl...

Mariasale1805

•5 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1

So I finally mustered the motivation to complete the first run :| After returning home feeling like I was about to pass out, I now feel pleased I managed to do...

So I finally mustered the motivation to complete the first run :| After returnin...

mikur

•5 years ago

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Wk5 R2 Done!! Eek!

Not been posting as had a few false starts over the past year. Completed c25k few years back but as soon as id done wk 9 I lost my mojo. 6 months later...

Not been posting as had a few false starts over the past year. Completed c25k fe...

Beelady

Graduate•5 years ago

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My knee

Hi all, yesterday I did w3r3 and this morning my one knee is a bit painful, any advice? I thought I would pick up a knee support from the chemist today and...

Hi all, yesterday I did w3r3 and this morning my one knee is a bit painful, any ...

Twinkle9

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9 R1 30 Mins ✅ In The Bag

So the last week which is sad, but I can run for 30 mins which is bloomin amazing! Early start along with the dog. A good 5k circuit, not even the flies to...

So the last week which is sad, but I can run for 30 mins which is bloomin amazin...

Comfortnotspeed

•5 years ago

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Where did my badge go 😥

If we get a graduate badge from another forum do we automatically lose this one ? I love my c25k graduate badge *sob* Please don't make me...

If we get a graduate badge from another forum do we automatically lose this one ...

backintime

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

Just completed w4r1, the app paused during the 1st 3 minute run 😂. So I ran about 3 to 4 minutes longer as I kept running during the end run to get to my 5...

Just completed w4r1, the app paused during the 1st 3 minute run 😂. So I ran abo...

calcon

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R2... I got nothing

So getting up early is the easy part.. Im quite excited about going out early with no one around but then I'm doing the intervals but dont feel like im getting...

So getting up early is the easy part.. Im quite excited about going out early wi...

Pdb48

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduate 🎓

Too excited to wait till tonight so got up at 4am to do my graduation run. Never ever thought I would complete this! If I can anyone can, I remember the first...

Too excited to wait till tonight so got up at 4am to do my graduation run. Never...

1985lad

Graduate•5 years ago

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Any week 8 people out there feeling weak?!

Hi everyone Just wondering how you are all doing. I’m about to start week 8, amazed I am nearly there. But goodness me I’m having to dig deep. My head is all...

Hi everyone Just wondering how you are all doing. I’m about to start week 8, ama...

Thisnurseruns

•5 years ago

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Hafan Pwllheli Parkrun VRB Meetup Anyone?

This Saturday (3rd August) we’re meeting up with Oldfloss at Hafan Pwllheli parkrun on North Wales’ Lleyn Peninsula. It is a very unusual course as it is (I...

This Saturday (3rd August) we’re meeting up with Oldfloss at Hafan Pwllheli park...

TailChaser

Graduate•5 years ago

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55+ W1 R1 Kerbamm!

It’s W1 R1 done and wow... after too long a break since I did much proper fitness, it wasn’t too bad! Now I’m the wrong side of 55 it’s time to get fit and rid...

It’s W1 R1 done and wow... after too long a break since I did much proper fitnes...

Andy5k

•5 years ago

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Should I book a 5k race?

Good Evening everybody! I hope you’ve all had an amazing day. My next run is going to be Week 6, Run 2 which I’m very excited about and I can’t believe that I...

Good Evening everybody! I hope you’ve all had an amazing day. My next run is goi...

Honestrunner

•5 years ago

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5K

I DID IT!!! 5K in 39’37” running the Ormskirk ParkRun course. And a sprint finish. In the heat. So very very pleased with myself.

I DID IT!!! 5K in 39’37” running the Ormskirk ParkRun course. And a sprint finis...

Tulipcat

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduation!

I’ve yet to work out whether it was a full 5K but I just graduated! Boom!

LukeAndrew

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8 r2

I cracked it. Hard tonight very humid but still enjoying. Can't believe how far we have come xx

I cracked it. Hard tonight very humid but still enjoying. Can't believe how far ...

Teddyboo52

Graduate•5 years ago

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First consolidation run

After not quite managing to run for the full 30 minutes due to the heat on Friday, I was determined to get out for a run tonight. And I did....however, I did...

After not quite managing to run for the full 30 minutes due to the heat on Frid...

Zebadee1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 with Sarah Millican

Ello everyone. First post on here but am 5 weeks in . Got to 3rd run thinking it was going to be harder than weeks 1 and 2 but It was a repeat of a week 3...

Ello everyone. First post on here but am 5 weeks in . Got to 3rd run thinking i...

Wobblebits

•5 years ago

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First run 🏃‍♀️

Week 1 run 1 I’m 34 and couch potato In the last 5 months I have lost 2 and a half stone on diet alone but it was time to start doing some exercises and...

Week 1 run 1 I’m 34 and couch potato In the last 5 months I have lost 2 and a ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Ladies Running Shoes

Any advice for an old lady? I am running in my walking sports sandals at the moment which are comfortable

Any advice for an old lady? I am running in my walking sports sandals at the mom...

Annieapple

Administrator•5 years ago

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30 minute run 🥵

Well, it was still 23 degrees when we ran. I could have run a couple of hours later, but I would have been alone, and I wanted the company. When I set off, I...

Well, it was still 23 degrees when we ran. I could have run a couple of hours la...

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R1

Just got back from our run, first of all I can't believe I actually done it, second of all what an absolute killer! The last 5 mins I really had to push myself...

Just got back from our run, first of all I can't believe I actually done it, sec...

Barrelsofleaves

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R2 🏃‍♀️

I seem to be rising to each challenge that comes. I get it in my head that I’m going to struggle and I do, but I run 🏃‍♀️ So it’s the big one of W5 coming up...

I seem to be rising to each challenge that comes. I get it in my head that I’m g...

Tazzy_wazzy

Graduate•5 years ago

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One run left

My knee felt better this afternoon so I did do my W8R2, but it started hurting five mins before the end. But it did calm down half an hour after I finished. So...

My knee felt better this afternoon so I did do my W8R2, but it started hurting f...

MrsCDN

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

20 mins non stop

Week 5 in the bag, can’t believe I can run for 20 mins. Although I go slower when ‘running’ than walking, is this normal?

Week 5 in the bag, can’t believe I can run for 20 mins. Although I go slower whe...

runningagain19

•5 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2019

Pesky insects!

Week 3 run 1

Started the challenge today! Feeling good!

Any E3 runners keen to consolidate?

Graduation Day 🥳

Wow

Week 1 Run 1

Wk5 R2 Done!! Eek!

My knee

W9 R1 30 Mins ✅ In The Bag

Where did my badge go 😥

Week 4 Run 1

W3R2... I got nothing

Graduate 🎓

Any week 8 people out there feeling weak?!

Hafan Pwllheli Parkrun VRB Meetup Anyone?

55+ W1 R1 Kerbamm!

Should I book a 5k race?

5K

Graduation!

W8 r2

First consolidation run

Week 5 run 3 with Sarah Millican

First run 🏃‍♀️

Ladies Running Shoes

30 minute run 🥵

W4R1

W5R2 🏃‍♀️

One run left

20 mins non stop

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