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W2 r1 completed today

I'm feeling super unfit...I found that one really tough. The first week was fab and I even did it with my baby in his pram. I had last week off due to lack of...

I'm feeling super unfit...I found that one really tough. The first week was fab ...

Spring88

•4 years ago

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Week 3 run 2

Almost a week between runs this week. Wasn't sure how it would go, took the dog too😀 not sure what I think of running with the dog, will try it again see how...

Almost a week between runs this week. Wasn't sure how it would go, took the dog ...

Teener2

•4 years ago

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Week 4...

...done and dusted! Thank you Japanese Slow Jogging for allowing me to get this far pain and injury free!! Bring on Week 5!!! 😁

...done and dusted! Thank you Japanese Slow Jogging for allowing me to get this...

Yoginut

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R3 A Tough One

Today was a lovely day, a bit chilly but sunny - a lovely day for a run. I saw the physio yesterday; things pretty much the same, keep doing what you’re...

Today was a lovely day, a bit chilly but sunny - a lovely day for a run. I saw ...

Wenderwoo

Graduate•4 years ago

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3 consecutive colds 😷 since before Christmas

I feel more contagious than the whole of China at the moment! But saying that I have gotten up and out the house every day for either c25k or strength and...

I feel more contagious than the whole of China at the moment! But saying that I...

Botwocker

•4 years ago

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Did it!

Just completed my first run and survived although 30 mins felt a long time!! Aim to do next one on Saturday

Just completed my first run and survived although 30 mins felt a long time!! Aim...

Achieve1234

•4 years ago

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Wk 5 run 1

Did my wk5 run 1 Was all good finishing stronger. Just need keep telling mind its all fine just nice and steady. 🏃👌👏

Did my wk5 run 1 Was all good finishing stronger. Just need keep telling mind i...

Jayparr1969

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R4 - week 2 is done!

And Laura has the most soothing voice, and yet evil right about run 3 of 6. Not a runner yet, but still working on it.

And Laura has the most soothing voice, and yet evil right about run 3 of 6. Not ...

dieOR5k

Graduate•4 years ago

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Tough run today W4R2 repeat

I had planned to run to the dentist this morning until I got up and saw the frost. The morning was already bad enough having to go to the dentist without...

I had planned to run to the dentist this morning until I got up and saw the fros...

SamNotSammy

•4 years ago

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Barefoot running

Hi all! I'm starting my C25k in a couple of weeks, when I've finished my radiotherapy. That'll be 10 months in total of cancer treatment and a can't wait to...

Hi all! I'm starting my C25k in a couple of weeks, when I've finished my radioth...

ShinyMagpie

•4 years ago

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W3R2 - Brrrrrrrrr!

Not going to lie, getting out of my warm bed at 6am this morning took some doing. It was pretty darn cold out there with frost everywhere! The run felt a bit...

Not going to lie, getting out of my warm bed at 6am this morning took some doing...

MrWomble

Graduate•4 years ago

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Newbie

Hello everyone! Just joined and just about the start ! Bit scared as have a habit of falling over and spraining my ankles running but feel recovered enough...

Hello everyone! Just joined and just about the start ! Bit scared as have a ha...

jumpingaround

•4 years ago

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W5D3 complete!

Honestly can't believe I ran 20 mins non-stop this morning. W5D2 was such a struggle for me - it took me three attempts and even then I barely scraped through...

Honestly can't believe I ran 20 mins non-stop this morning. W5D2 was such a stru...

queenatom

•4 years ago

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First run done

Way out of comfort zone. But did it. Beautiful morning. Give me a cuppa!

Couch2

•4 years ago

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Inspired by others, thanks ButtercupKid!!

I’d forgotten how to inspire myself until l read a post by BK (ButtercupKid). I duly went out & ran 7.2km according to my phone. Today l wanted to see how far...

I’d forgotten how to inspire myself until l read a post by BK (ButtercupKid). I ...

Oldlady57

•4 years ago

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W7R1 - Frosty!

So, sparkly frost greeted me this morning at 6.15am... but thankfully the ground was not slippery. Run went ok, typical up and down emotions, but becoming...

So, sparkly frost greeted me this morning at 6.15am... but thankfully the ground...

layzellm

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R1

In spite of my apprehension and a break of 4 days due to an awful cold and cough I took the advice provided and went for it - glad I did although the final...

In spite of my apprehension and a break of 4 days due to an awful cold and cough...

Bluemorgan

•4 years ago

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Week 2 - first run

Well that was grim! Was surprised how much harder that felt. On the positive side the first 60secs were easy - so I'm definitely improving! Was very glad to...

Well that was grim! Was surprised how much harder that felt. On the positive sid...

Fionamags

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 completed

Follow the plan and you can do it! 5 weeks completed and can’t wait to start week 6.

Follow the plan and you can do it! 5 weeks completed and can’t wait to start wee...

Whiskyrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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w4 completed

Just completed run3 of w4 and feel so much fitter. Running gives you a high for the rest of the day! w5r1 Saturday morning half six.

Just completed run3 of w4 and feel so much fitter. Running gives you a high for ...

Fitat501970

Graduate•4 years ago

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Upcoming 1st run outside, W6R1?

So far have only run on the treadmill, but we are going away for valentines, first time we have done that in 31 years! So Friday nights run is out but...

So far have only run on the treadmill, but we are going away for valentines, fir...

T2runner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Need some advice/knowledgable comments!!

Hi everyone! It’s been absolutely ages since I’ve posted on here as I’ve fallen away from running in the last few months.... I completed C25K at the start of...

Hi everyone! It’s been absolutely ages since I’ve posted on here as I’ve fallen ...

Nicky_F

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run round Arthur's Seat

Did run 2 of week 5 this evening round Arthur's Seat (Edinburgh) and it was wonderful! Seeing our beautiful city lit up gave me the lift I needed to keep...

Did run 2 of week 5 this evening round Arthur's Seat (Edinburgh) and it was wond...

Fooshoo

•4 years ago

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Here goes wk5!

Run 1 of week 5 is done. Those 5 minute runs are still a challenge but I’m excited to be progressing. Aches and pains are slowly subsiding and I feel like...

Run 1 of week 5 is done. Those 5 minute runs are still a challenge but I’m excit...

NevereverrunB4

Graduate•4 years ago

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Postponed: Week 6, run 2.

6 minutes into running, I had to stop. then 30 seconds later I stopped altogether with overwhelming pain. I have swelling on my shin and my mother - a nurse -...

6 minutes into running, I had to stop. then 30 seconds later I stopped altogethe...

Thodo

•4 years ago

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It IS all in the mind...

Today it was time to try W4R1. By the beginning of the last 5 minute run I was beginning to feel very tired. Half way through the run and Laura popped up and...

Today it was time to try W4R1. By the beginning of the last 5 minute run I was b...

frogplate

•4 years ago

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Week 3 done 💪

Well that’s that done. Feeling great so far. Starting to settle back into my old running rhythm again. Does wonders for my depression ❤️💕

Well that’s that done. Feeling great so far. Starting to settle back into my old...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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First ever run!

Just done my week 1 first ever run! What’s the danger in having a rest day tomorrow as really want to crack on and do my second run and then the next Sunday!

Just done my week 1 first ever run! What’s the danger in having a rest day tomor...

nickylouise80

•4 years ago

13 Replies

W7R2 Tough going

Luckily I’ve learnt from reading your posts and all the great advice that you have tough runs and some are completely unexpected. Had mine tonight, won’t dwell...

Luckily I’ve learnt from reading your posts and all the great advice that you ha...

Hannasasop

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running with Cancer

Hi Guys, Completed week 4 run 1 tonight. Felt great, looking forward to week 5. Can't actually believe I'm able to run at all after 17 rounds of chemo and 5...

Hi Guys, Completed week 4 run 1 tonight. Felt great, looking forward to week 5....

Annie1234567

•4 years ago

15 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2020

W2 r1 completed today

Week 3 run 2

Week 4...

W7R3 A Tough One

3 consecutive colds 😷 since before Christmas

Did it!

Wk 5 run 1

W2R4 - week 2 is done!

Tough run today W4R2 repeat

Barefoot running

W3R2 - Brrrrrrrrr!

Newbie

W5D3 complete!

First run done

Inspired by others, thanks ButtercupKid!!

W7R1 - Frosty!

W4R1

Week 2 - first run

Week 5 Run 3 completed

w4 completed

Upcoming 1st run outside, W6R1?

Need some advice/knowledgable comments!!

Run round Arthur's Seat

Here goes wk5!

Postponed: Week 6, run 2.

It IS all in the mind...

Week 3 done 💪

First ever run!

W7R2 Tough going

Running with Cancer

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