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Week 5 run 3 in the bag

I noticed all the fear and dread posts about this run so I just didn’t read past the titles and decided to run my own race as it were. I’m pleased to report...

I noticed all the fear and dread posts about this run so I just didn’t read past...

Samf1971

•5 years ago

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This will take me 19 weeks rather than 9 😂

W2R3 done with a week since the last run (two gym sessions between though 🤷🏻‍♀️) The hardest part was getting myself out the door to do it...put some good...

W2R3 done with a week since the last run (two gym sessions between though 🤷🏻‍♀...

Jane46a

•5 years ago

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cold/flu running

Yesterday I went for my 2nd run of week 7. I was feeling under the weather beforehand so decided to take it slowly. I went the slowest i've run since about...

Yesterday I went for my 2nd run of week 7. I was feeling under the weather befor...

Pink098

•5 years ago

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Enjoying life

2nd run 1st week done. Loving it.

Wezzy64

•5 years ago

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C25K wk 4.1.✅

Graduated twice on C25k and on my way through for my third time with Michael Johnson.The ladies call him Mr Smooth. Notice he even had Gabby saying Ba-Tonn for...

Graduated twice on C25k and on my way through for my third time with Michael Joh...

Tbae

•5 years ago

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No shame in taking longer than 9weeks

So Ive been doing the C25k and graduated last week. I didn’t make it to 5k in 30 mins but in 32mins. I was proud of myself nonetheless as I’ve done it. I’m not...

So Ive been doing the C25k and graduated last week. I didn’t make it to 5k in 30...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Couch to 5K

First day, just saying hello 👋..

Wildstrawberries

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3

W9 R3 this morning... Well, I appear to have got to the end. Or at least the beginning of the next stage. Great to have the support of others. Thank you. What...

W9 R3 this morning... Well, I appear to have got to the end. Or at least the beg...

pete173

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6r2/3

Great run this morning last one on week 6, although I nearly couldn't get up to go but so glad I did ,25 solid minutes couldn't believe it , going slow and...

Great run this morning last one on week 6, although I nearly couldn't get up to...

Monnie41

Graduate•5 years ago

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Official Graduation Merchandise - t-shirts and badges!

Back in June 2012 we were asked by the then admins if we could supply commemorative tees for graduates. As the NHS has no money available to buy stock they...

Back in June 2012 we were asked by the then admins if we could supply commemorat...

completerunner

•5 years ago

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C25K - Running event London

Hey up peps do c25k do any running events?

Keg26pack

•5 years ago

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Do your run for me too

I've just realised it's now over a week since I last went on a run (W5R2). Middle of last week I came down with what turned out to be tonsillitis and had to...

I've just realised it's now over a week since I last went on a run (W5R2). Middl...

CheeryLittlebottom

•5 years ago

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Lots of these posts already but... I graduated! :)

So I graduated Couch to 5k :D there were definitely tears at the end!! To the point I was worried I wouldn't be able to run the final 60 seconds because I had...

So I graduated Couch to 5k :D there were definitely tears at the end!! To the po...

runmillierun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running Watch

I’m quite sure this has already been covered, but I’m trying to research watches for running. I’m beginning to find it hard to use my phone, when doing park...

I’m quite sure this has already been covered, but I’m trying to research watches...

Freddie55

•5 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 ✔️😊

I haven't posted any updates for a few days but I completed Week 4 Run 1 yesterday evening! I was quite worried about starting this week, as there's a lot more...

I haven't posted any updates for a few days but I completed Week 4 Run 1 yesterd...

Ember22

Graduate•5 years ago

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Holiday time - and the running gear came too!

Early morning run by the sea in Crete. Truly beautiful 😎, and very warm!

Gran4z

Graduate•5 years ago

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Just done my first run.....

W1R1 - just done it and really enjoyed it. I was super cautious as I didn’t want to put myself off. I’d read (and reread) the excellent “How to....” page,...

W1R1 - just done it and really enjoyed it. I was super cautious as I didn’t wan...

Wenderwoo

Graduate•5 years ago

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Phew

Done my first run on week one couch to 5 k I had to stop halfway on the last two runs but phew it was good and showed how unfit I am 🤪 so well done to all who...

Done my first run on week one couch to 5 k I had to stop halfway on the last two...

Grannysqua

•5 years ago

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Let's Start Again - a tale of Woe

After finishing my first 3 days on week 1, way back in Feb, ..I told my doc, I had some chest pains, as they tell us to report. Not severe I hasten to add, I...

After finishing my first 3 days on week 1, way back in Feb, ..I told my doc, I h...

Fuggs

Graduate•5 years ago

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Who will join me in saying thank you to the admins?

I haven’t posted here for a while but I get the email notifications and I read what people are saying on a regular basis. I see the nervousness of runners who...

I haven’t posted here for a while but I get the email notifications and I read w...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Wk3 rerun

Well ive read and listened to all the advice after an upset stomach and a week of night shifts saturdays wk3r3 was sadly put back to sunday and in sunday my...

Well ive read and listened to all the advice after an upset stomach and a week o...

Thevillage

•5 years ago

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W5R3

Great run with no problems, completely surprised with how good it was , managed to conquer the mind games. Bring on week 6..

Great run with no problems, completely surprised with how good it was , managed...

MPB1973

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R3

Didn’t want to go for a run today but managed to convince myself to. Took a couple of days rest as my foot was hurting last time, was better today but still a...

Didn’t want to go for a run today but managed to convince myself to. Took a coup...

Narutorun

•5 years ago

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A bit naughty but W4R1 ✅

I always make sure I gave a days rest between runs but today I had to get back from the garage where I get my car serviced. As I was intending to travel on...

I always make sure I gave a days rest between runs but today I had to get back f...

DottyF

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Newbie

Just signed up for this and eager to start. Where do I find the plan please

Journaler

•5 years ago

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Week 3 run 3

Forgot to post last night but did week 3 run 3 yesterday evening. Had 2 days rest from the last run and felt strong going into this one. Which ended up showing...

Forgot to post last night but did week 3 run 3 yesterday evening. Had 2 days res...

Supermeisty

•5 years ago

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Completed my 1st Half Marathon

Hey everyone, I completed the half marathon yesterday in Cardiff. Took me 2h and 15 min. It was amazing. I have never done any race before. I was a beginner in...

Hey everyone, I completed the half marathon yesterday in Cardiff. Took me 2h and...

AniMagy

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9:R3 Because of you

Thank you God, thank you C25K, thank you IannodaTruffe & all the admin & an extra special thanks to all my running buddies out there!! You are all amazing!!!

Thank you God, thank you C25K, thank you IannodaTruffe & all the admin & an extr...

Annieapple

Administrator•5 years ago

114 Replies

Returning after set back

After having nearly three weeks off due to being unwell I’m back to it today but going back to week three. Looking forward to getting back out there being set...

After having nearly three weeks off due to being unwell I’m back to it today but...

Adavies_

•5 years ago

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Wk3 for me!

Just seen the run plan, 3 mins?! Seems a jump from wk2..... feeling nervous....I feel this is where it'll be my first proper mental battle as the first 2 weeks...

Just seen the run plan, 3 mins?! Seems a jump from wk2..... feeling nervous....I...

Love_to_lift

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2019

Week 5 run 3 in the bag

This will take me 19 weeks rather than 9 😂

cold/flu running

Enjoying life

C25K wk 4.1.✅

No shame in taking longer than 9weeks

Couch to 5K

Week 9 Run 3

Week 6r2/3

Official Graduation Merchandise - t-shirts and badges!

C25K - Running event London

Do your run for me too

Lots of these posts already but... I graduated! :)

Running Watch

Week 4 Run 1 ✔️😊

Holiday time - and the running gear came too!

Just done my first run.....

Phew

Let's Start Again - a tale of Woe

Who will join me in saying thank you to the admins?

Wk3 rerun

W5R3

W3R3

A bit naughty but W4R1 ✅

Newbie

Week 3 run 3

Completed my 1st Half Marathon

W9:R3 Because of you

Returning after set back

Wk3 for me!

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