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who is this woman- 5.15km tday, smashed it👊🏃‍♀️

As some of you know, I graduated x3 weeks ago and after initial euphoria, felt flat going it solo in big school. I was way short of 5km but was well pleased to...

As some of you know, I graduated x3 weeks ago and after initial euphoria, felt f...

notquiteretired

Graduate•5 years ago

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who is this woman- 5.15km tday, smashed it👊🏃‍♀️

As some of you know, I graduated x3 weeks ago and after initial euphoria, felt flat going it solo in big school. I was way short of 5km but was well pleased to...

As some of you know, I graduated x3 weeks ago and after initial euphoria, felt f...

notquiteretired

Graduate•5 years ago

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Shoe distress

My running shoes have rubbed my right heel to pieces. I bought cheapy ones when I started out, in case I didn't persevere - they were uncomfortable to start...

My running shoes have rubbed my right heel to pieces. I bought cheapy ones when ...

NettieNoo

Graduate•5 years ago

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Greenwich 5k

Wow today I did the Mencap 5k in Greenwich it was hot and the Hills so steep but managed to finish had to walk up one hill it was a killer , when I had...

Wow today I did the Mencap 5k in Greenwich it was hot and the Hills so steep but...

Jennysheldon

Graduate•5 years ago

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First Park Run!!

Dipped my toe into my first park run!! Ran 37.10, really pleased. Now back to C25K programme. Happy running folks🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Dipped my toe into my first park run!! Ran 37.10, really pleased. Now back to C2...

Oldlady57

•5 years ago

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Graduated!! London Marathon here I come!!

Hey everyone, I still can’t believe it but I’ve done it!! WK9R3 complete!! I’m so pleased I can honestly say I NEVER thought after puffing and panting my...

Hey everyone, I still can’t believe it but I’ve done it!! WK9R3 complete!! I’...

Littlegem2107

Graduate•5 years ago

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Gait analysis part 2

Well I did it. Went to The Sweat Shop in Southampton. Got there when they opened at 9 am. Left at 10.30 am. Spent more than I had planned. Got these and some...

Well I did it. Went to The Sweat Shop in Southampton. Got there when they opened...

angie31964

Graduate•5 years ago

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UNCOMFORTABLE KNEES - WEEK 4

Finished week 4 (repeated week 3), but my knees feel uncomfortable, slightly puffy, heavy, awkward. Have been advised by a physio that this will be because my...

Finished week 4 (repeated week 3), but my knees feel uncomfortable, slightly puf...

Mauresque

•5 years ago

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First Parkrun 😃

So happy after many years of trying and giving up on c25k this year I finally completed and today ran my first Parkrun, to me it’s been mindset and not...

So happy after many years of trying and giving up on c25k this year I finally co...

Cpankhurst1

Graduate•5 years ago

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First Parkrun & First 5k !!!

Motivation is what I needed and it’s what I got at my 1st Parkrun in Belfast. I prepared like I imagine you would for a marathon but it felt like a marathon to...

Motivation is what I needed and it’s what I got at my 1st Parkrun in Belfast. I ...

Milajayne

Graduate•5 years ago

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Illness sorted, restarting, re-energised, previous fitness gone tho

4 months ago I was starting week8, had a slight bad back for 2 weeks so a little break, then went back to running but got a cold that turned into a chest...

4 months ago I was starting week8, had a slight bad back for 2 weeks so a little...

Jurgen77

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hats of to you all

I have just started doing Ct5K again after injury, I run on a treadmill so today I did run three out on the road. Hence my title I found it very hard but I...

I have just started doing Ct5K again after injury, I run on a treadmill so today...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 3 Run 3

Completed run 3 week 3 last night. Up until now I’ve felt well with no aches or pains. Well last night felt aches and a bit rough and again felt same today...

Completed run 3 week 3 last night. Up until now I’ve felt well with no aches or...

Herc1

•5 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 my first park run

W6R3 schedule consisted of 5min warm up and 30 mins running then 5 mins warm down. That looked to me to be a time fairly consistent with a 5k time so I took...

W6R3 schedule consisted of 5min warm up and 30 mins running then 5 mins warm do...

Nella

Graduate•5 years ago

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Park Run

Well first park run complete. Amazed by how many people over took me but I didn’t end up last so for me that was an amazing achievement. And beat my best time.

Well first park run complete. Amazed by how many people over took me but I didn’...

Tonj

•5 years ago

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Still consolidating!!

To anyone who is struggling with consolidation runs, I’m still plugging on two months after graduating because I was sick in between. I did manage a 10k after...

To anyone who is struggling with consolidation runs, I’m still plugging on two m...

Islesrunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 1

Hey!👋🏼 So today was week 5 run 1! Felt very demotivated to begin with due to having a 4 day break. Found it surprisingly easy and it didn’t feel as long...

Hey!👋🏼 So today was week 5 run 1! Felt very demotivated to begin with due to ...

RunningStN

Graduate•5 years ago

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Run 3 week 3 graduate

I have done it. Didn't get to 5k yet but I can now run for 30 minutes and it feels great. Wooooohoooooo

I have done it. Didn't get to 5k yet but I can now run for 30 minutes and it fee...

Arec

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Graduation Run

Well I have waited a while for this day. My couch to 5k journey has been a long one. I have started and quit the program about 3 times due to work commitments...

Well I have waited a while for this day. My couch to 5k journey has been a long ...

Wilson89

Graduate•5 years ago

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I’m not hating it now!

I think something good must be happening. Just got to end of week 4 and my Withings watch is now logging my shuffles as runs! (I’m actually jogging really...

I think something good must be happening. Just got to end of week 4 and my Withi...

Benttoe

Graduate•5 years ago

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Not in my wildest dreams!

I’ve done it! 61, overweight but I’ve graduated - and I’ve loved it. I think that’s the thing that I didn’t expect. Now, how to keep up the sense of purpose...

I’ve done it! 61, overweight but I’ve graduated - and I’ve loved it. I think tha...

Mezkate

•5 years ago

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Couch to 5k.... Day one

Today is my first day training on couch to 5k. I'm nervous, I've decided I'm going to the gym to do my first workout. Has anyone got any tips? Also can you set...

Today is my first day training on couch to 5k. I'm nervous, I've decided I'm goi...

Becomingamummy

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Red face!!

Does anybody elses face look like a cherry tomato once they have been for a jog? Mine looks red for ages afterwards too!

Does anybody elses face look like a cherry tomato once they have been for a jog?...

LUHAN

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation runs: Radio silence

Well, I have been unusually quiet this week. I suppose the reason for this is because I didn’t want to unnerve new runners. This week, the weather has been...

Well, I have been unusually quiet this week. I suppose the reason for this is be...

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

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1st Parkrun ✅

Wow 😮 I did it x Tough route with hills and sand ( must include some on my very flat routes) But... Did I say I did it !!!!

Wow 😮 I did it x Tough route with hills and sand ( must include some on my ver...

Sp81

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 done

Another week completed, really enjoying it so far. Having never run before I’m amazed how far I’m running and am even strangely looking forward to the 20...

Another week completed, really enjoying it so far. Having never run before I’m a...

Ksh83

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Gentle Canicross Plod with the Plodders

Little bit technical, read: tree roots, the bank of a stream (slip and you’re ankle deep in water), some short sharp downhill bits between paths and a couple...

Little bit technical, read: tree roots, the bank of a stream (slip and you’re an...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R1

Great! That's week 1under my belt. I know it ramps up from here on in and I'm looking forward to challenging myself. Can't do R2 until Tuesday😥 as I have a...

Great! That's week 1under my belt. I know it ramps up from here on in and I'm lo...

Bouncyshoes

Graduate•5 years ago

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My story

So I've just finished week 1 and thought I should tell my story So 6 years ago i started a lifestyle change as at the age of 30 i was fluctuating towards 19st...

So I've just finished week 1 and thought I should tell my story So 6 years ago i...

Annie83

Graduate•5 years ago

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Quick pre Parkrun pic!

So much cooler than last week! Wish me luck... Happy parkrunning all!

Debston

Graduate•5 years ago

30 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2019

who is this woman- 5.15km tday, smashed it👊🏃‍♀️

who is this woman- 5.15km tday, smashed it👊🏃‍♀️

Shoe distress

Greenwich 5k

First Park Run!!

Graduated!! London Marathon here I come!!

Gait analysis part 2

UNCOMFORTABLE KNEES - WEEK 4

First Parkrun 😃

First Parkrun & First 5k !!!

Illness sorted, restarting, re-energised, previous fitness gone tho

Hats of to you all

Week 3 Run 3

Week 6 run 3 my first park run

Park Run

Still consolidating!!

Week 5 run 1

Run 3 week 3 graduate

Graduation Run

I’m not hating it now!

Not in my wildest dreams!

Couch to 5k.... Day one

Red face!!

Consolidation runs: Radio silence

1st Parkrun ✅

Week 4 done

Gentle Canicross Plod with the Plodders

W5R1

My story

Quick pre Parkrun pic!

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