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Are you out there, Carlton Boyce ?

Our local library has a magazine exchange, which is where I picked up last February’s copy of SAGA Magazine. There was a great article about Carlton, the bloke...

Our local library has a magazine exchange, which is where I picked up last Febru...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 5 run 3

I cannot believe I just ran 20 minutes all in one go, I was dreading it so much that I re ran week 4 to give me more time but I did it. Now I really believe I...

I cannot believe I just ran 20 minutes all in one go, I was dreading it so much ...

Katvm

•4 years ago

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Breath easy?

Well this morning I completed wk 6 run 3, and am finding my breathing is getting easier bit by bit with each run.👍 This may seem obvious, but to me this is...

Well this morning I completed wk 6 run 3, and am finding my breathing is getting...

Harrishawk

Graduate•4 years ago

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In Week 8 and my back is hurting... how long should I leave it till my next run?

😟🤦‍♀️ Well I completed Run 1 of Week 8 on Thursday, all fine! I have run faster than I ever thought possible 😀 I hit the gym yesterday & loved it - but...

😟🤦‍♀️ Well I completed Run 1 of Week 8 on Thursday, all fine! I have run faste...

Reachtarget2020

•4 years ago

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Lost my mojo

So I haven’t ran for 4 weeks. I have been feeling really low and even after running my mood wasn’t lifting so I took a break. Before my 4 week break I had...

So I haven’t ran for 4 weeks. I have been feeling really low and even after run...

SamNotSammy

•4 years ago

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Motivation 😥

What should I do guys? It's just taken me five hours to find the motivation to do the ironing. 😅

What should I do guys? It's just taken me five hours to find the motivation to d...

Speedy60

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5, run 3 completed

Feeling proud of myself. Five weeks ago I could hardly run for one minute and this morning I have run for 20 minutes! Maybe I can be a runner after all

Feeling proud of myself. Five weeks ago I could hardly run for one minute and th...

Powerhoopfan

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R3 I feel like a runner again 😁

It's taken me a bit longer as had 2 weeks off and repeated a run but today I felt like a runner didn't feel the urge to stop once 😁 took the dog and forgot to...

It's taken me a bit longer as had 2 weeks off and repeated a run but today I fel...

Clairewalker751

•4 years ago

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Commitment and planning needed

Commitment I lack I enjoy it but life gets in the way so here I am again wk2 🥴

Big_maz

•4 years ago

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W7R2 - it's behind me!

Was so looking forward to this run - I had it in my mind to do it in the evening, as usual given my very early starts to my day, but this was the weekend, I'd...

Was so looking forward to this run - I had it in my mind to do it in the evening...

Roadrunner65

Graduate•4 years ago

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1st Park run 🏃‍♂️ - and consolidation run 3

I managed to take part in my first park run today, what an amazing event it is. C25K prepared me really well, as has all of the superb support on this forum....

I managed to take part in my first park run today, what an amazing event it is. ...

MartinKH

Graduate•4 years ago

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I've done it...

I ran my graduation run yesterday but was too busy basking in the glory to write a post! (Actually, we had a rare sunny day and apart from completing C25K I...

I ran my graduation run yesterday but was too busy basking in the glory to write...

lourunrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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New Malden

Hi I want to start the journey couch to 5K, is anyone near New Malden to join me?

Hi I want to start the journey couch to 5K, is anyone near New Malden to join me...

HealthyLG

•4 years ago

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Keeping safe online - just a reminder for us all...

As Sgt Phil Esterhaus in Hill Street Blues once said...yes, I am that old! Just a little reminder to all our members. Your safety, and indeed our own safety,...

As Sgt Phil Esterhaus in Hill Street Blues once said...yes, I am that old! Just ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•4 years ago

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Graduation Day

Yeee ha my sister and I (Funghi the Dolphin) graduated today at our local park run. We are delighted to have completed the programme never ever thought I could...

Yeee ha my sister and I (Funghi the Dolphin) graduated today at our local park r...

Marymars

Graduate•4 years ago

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Question for new runners in 50s

Morning everyone just a quick question I have completed 9 weeks now and after every run am still so achy I do stretching before and after and five minute walk...

Morning everyone just a quick question I have completed 9 weeks now and after ev...

Roydonrunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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First park run. 🏃‍♀️😃💪🏻

Well just finished my first park run. 😀 can’t believe I did it and there was good hill in this, I did walk I tiny bit. So happy with my time though... My...

Well just finished my first park run. 😀 can’t believe I did it and there was go...

Kg68

Graduate•4 years ago

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I did it!!!!

First ever Parkrun and week 9 run 3 to graduate!! Have absolutely loved doing this programme! The challenge now is to build on my stamina!! Absolutely...

First ever Parkrun and week 9 run 3 to graduate!! Have absolutely loved doing t...

Shamar

•4 years ago

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W7r3

I did it! I did it! Didn’t think I would make it as the other 2 runs weren’t great! Feel like I am about 5years old and found a pound!! Well today is going to...

I did it! I did it! Didn’t think I would make it as the other 2 runs weren’t gre...

DaisyCL

•4 years ago

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W5R1 complete but exhausted!

I was on an absolute high yesterday evening having completed w5r1, can’t believe I was able to run for 3 five mins and feel so good! But me oh my am I a wreck...

I was on an absolute high yesterday evening having completed w5r1, can’t believe...

thecandyman

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running Before Breakfast

Morning! I’ve seen a couple of posts about what people eat before jogging. I’ve been going to the gym as soon as I get up and don’t have breakfast until I get...

Morning! I’ve seen a couple of posts about what people eat before jogging. I’ve ...

Biscuit_Queen

•4 years ago

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Advice

Ok guy’s, I’m on W1R2 and I was talking to a friend of mine that put a thought in my head that made me think if it’s possible or not. I would love to do a 10k...

Ok guy’s, I’m on W1R2 and I was talking to a friend of mine that put a thought i...

Chewy73

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation run #5

Consolidation run 5 today said to all week I going to do a park run got up this morning head said no guess my anxiety kicked in ,so off I went on one of my...

Consolidation run 5 today said to all week I going to do a park run got up this ...

pete1212

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 in the bag

Finished week 7 last night. Didn't really enjoy the last run as much as the others but completed it anyway. Two more weeks to go, I really am gonna miss the...

Finished week 7 last night. Didn't really enjoy the last run as much as the othe...

Moosey60

•4 years ago

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Wk8 R3

Woo hoo I did it!! I nearly put off run 3 after a busy work week but then thought no let’s get on with it and it was my best run so far. I feel really...

Woo hoo I did it!! I nearly put off run 3 after a busy work week but then though...

Cadge1

•4 years ago

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This Girl Can?

I have been working my way through the C25K program with my local running club and have conquered 25 mins, so inspired by International Women's Day tomorrow, I...

I have been working my way through the C25K program with my local running club a...

RunUsagi

•4 years ago

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W8R1#2

Woh yes! Turned that negative headspace around. 3.8k this morning. Increasing route again. Nice new pair of running leggings had arrived yesterday and last...

Woh yes! Turned that negative headspace around. 3.8k this morning. Increasing ro...

Comfortnotspeed

•4 years ago

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Injury

My left thigh is burning feels like I've over stretched it I'm supposed to be starting week 2 today might have to miss and see if it feels better tomorrow 😟

My left thigh is burning feels like I've over stretched it I'm supposed to be st...

Jb45

•4 years ago

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Graduated Today - But Might Have Shin Splints?

Hi everyone, I've only just found this forum after graduating C25K. Its taken me 10 weeks of consistent running to get there (with week 5 repeated 3 times!)...

Hi everyone, I've only just found this forum after graduating C25K. Its taken m...

MacDrools

•4 years ago

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Pap17 I am still hanging here

Tonight I managed to get out and do my first run since Sunday’s half marathon. My legs felt heavy and the time appeared slow but it was a little faster than my...

Tonight I managed to get out and do my first run since Sunday’s half marathon. M...

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2020

Are you out there, Carlton Boyce ?

Wk 5 run 3

Breath easy?

In Week 8 and my back is hurting... how long should I leave it till my next run?

Lost my mojo

Motivation 😥

Week 5, run 3 completed

W8R3 I feel like a runner again 😁

Commitment and planning needed

W7R2 - it's behind me!

1st Park run 🏃‍♂️ - and consolidation run 3

I've done it...

New Malden

Keeping safe online - just a reminder for us all...

Graduation Day

Question for new runners in 50s

First park run. 🏃‍♀️😃💪🏻

I did it!!!!

W7r3

W5R1 complete but exhausted!

Running Before Breakfast

Advice

Consolidation run #5

Week 7 in the bag

Wk8 R3

This Girl Can?

W8R1#2

Injury

Graduated Today - But Might Have Shin Splints?

Pap17 I am still hanging here

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