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W6R1 - Chuffed

W6R1.... never in my life have I been able to run this long!! It’s a good feeling

W6R1.... never in my life have I been able to run this long!! It’s a good feelin...

JulieM72

Graduate•4 years ago

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I'm New to This but Hopeful

Just started w3. Its a bit harder and I still can't get my breathing right but I'm new to this so I will learn I hope! The main this that I am off the...

Just started w3. Its a bit harder and I still can't get my breathing right but I...

Blenheim11

Graduate•4 years ago

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Advice

Morning everyone I’ve completed week one, ran sat, mon, wed. Want to run today and start week 2? The app suggests only 3 runs per week . I’m feeling great...

Morning everyone I’ve completed week one, ran sat, mon, wed. Want to run today...

Bumblebee43

Graduate•4 years ago

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1st 2 Cross county runs of the year!!!

Just remembered how much harder cross country running is compared to road running. Did 5K on Wednesday and 3k yesterday in glorious running weather in Kent....

Just remembered how much harder cross country running is compared to road runnin...

JuniorCoach

Graduate•4 years ago

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Ouch

My right knee is really painful this morning after my start yesterday ☹️ I know there’s the knee strengthening exercises but are there any other tips to get it...

My right knee is really painful this morning after my start yesterday ☹️ I know ...

LottieA

•4 years ago

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Downhearted

So got to W7R1 and feeling fantastic, so proud of myself as I was feeling strong and confident. Been 2 weeks now inside not feeling well with All the symptoms...

So got to W7R1 and feeling fantastic, so proud of myself as I was feeling strong...

jumpingaround

•4 years ago

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Happy Birthday, Oldfloss!!!❤️

Happy happy birthday, dearest Oldfloss ❤️❤️❤️ 70 years of awesome!!! Love you Poet Lady. xxx

Happy happy birthday, dearest Oldfloss ❤️❤️❤️ 70 years of awesome!!! Love you P...

roseabi

•4 years ago

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C25K Round 2

Having become a C25K graduate last month using the Japanese slow jogging method and having had a couple of weeks of consolidation-ing (one run of which was...

Having become a C25K graduate last month using the Japanese slow jogging method ...

Yoginut

Graduate•4 years ago

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Struggling to motivate myself!!

Hi! This is my first time posting here!! I’m in need of some inspiration and support so I’m turning to you all. Last week I ran week 5 run 3 and I was so...

Hi! This is my first time posting here!! I’m in need of some inspiration and sup...

MuddySluggerRuns

•4 years ago

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Week Eight. Run Three

The last run of my penultimate week was thoroughly enjoyable. It was hard work, but I really am loving this new found fitness of mine. I'm especially looking...

The last run of my penultimate week was thoroughly enjoyable. It was hard work, ...

LittleIreland

Graduate•4 years ago

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Keeping Consolidating

🌸Creaky start to my run and I seriously thought I might have to pull up. Slight downhill seemed to attack my knee with a knife. Strangely, the uphill seemed...

🌸Creaky start to my run and I seriously thought I might have to pull up. Slight...

Comfortnotspeed

•4 years ago

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Just done Week 1 and surprised how much I'm enjoying it (so far!)

Hi, Not someone who has ever really liked running or thought I would want to start, but decided with the current pandemic it was probably a good idea to get my...

Hi, Not someone who has ever really liked running or thought I would want to sta...

Kharina

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R3 🥳

I’m only W2R3 in but I actually can’t believe I’m still loving it 😁🥳! I was running every other day but started getting a sore knee so took an extra day...

I’m only W2R3 in but I actually can’t believe I’m still loving it 😁🥳! I was r...

SmonicaB

•4 years ago

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Feel good feeling

Week 3 run 1 complete! I love the way, however I feel before I start the run, I always feel better when I’ve done it! It’s not only because I’m proud of...

Week 3 run 1 complete! I love the way, however I feel before I start the run, I...

Workingathome

Graduate•4 years ago

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Emotional clapping on the doorstep 👏🏻💙👏🏻💙👏🏻

Does anybody else find they get emotional when clapping all the key workers? There must be some of you on here, so Thank You for what you are doing...

Does anybody else find they get emotional when clapping all the key workers? Th...

Wenderwoo

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8r3 Hard today :(

Just completed W8 run 3 and it was really hard! It doesn't seem to be getting any easier, forced myself to keep plodding along but not sure I feel like a...

Just completed W8 run 3 and it was really hard! It doesn't seem to be getting a...

ShellyP

•4 years ago

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W2R1

Just done!! Found it tougher but bit of knee pain. Also did 1.8 miles in 28 minutes include the walking bits so seems really slow. Don’t know what pace I...

Just done!! Found it tougher but bit of knee pain. Also did 1.8 miles in 28 mi...

FreedomToRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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5k-10k?

I have just achieved Couch to 5k and have loved it. I am now looking for an app with a similar format, ie running commentary etc to achieve 10k. Are there any...

I have just achieved Couch to 5k and have loved it. I am now looking for an app ...

Mirrormaker

•4 years ago

1 Reply

The Final Run!!!

I’m heading out this afternoon for the final run W9R3 ⭐️⭐️😱😱🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️ UPDATE!!! I did it!!!! Woohoooooooo

I’m heading out this afternoon for the final run W9R3 ⭐️⭐️😱😱🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️ U...

Daroo

Graduate•4 years ago

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😀

Wow that’s wk5 smashed 20 min running amazing after 10 hr shift loved it 😊

Big_maz

•4 years ago

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🏃‍♂️💥🏃‍♂️💥👊🏽 GRADUATE

I did it!!!💥💥🌟🔥 Started 2 Feb, graduated 2 April. Over the 🌜!!! 🏅🍾🥂

Foxglove2

Graduate•4 years ago

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Second time around

Excited to start again! I completed couch to 5k in 2018, did a couple of park runs and then gave up due to pressures of work. With no excuses, I did my first...

Excited to start again! I completed couch to 5k in 2018, did a couple of park ru...

blossom53

Graduate•4 years ago

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Why am I finding these consolidation runs so difficult?

BE WARNED LONG POST- I was soooooo chuffed when I graduated a fortnight ago . I might be naive , but I thought after struggling / succeeding , running the...

BE WARNED LONG POST- I was soooooo chuffed when I graduated a fortnight ago . ...

karen50plus

Graduate•4 years ago

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Sore Knees!

Just wanted to say how reassuring it is reading so many posts about sore knees! I know that might sound odd, but at least I know I'm not alone. I've taken the...

Just wanted to say how reassuring it is reading so many posts about sore knees! ...

Boo20

•4 years ago

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First run... ish

Elated but gutted at the same time, I put on my stuff, mustered the courage to go out at this time and I pressed start! I managed 5 of the 8 minute slots and...

Elated but gutted at the same time, I put on my stuff, mustered the courage to g...

LottieA

•4 years ago

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Sore knees

Just did my second run and it was tough on my knees I go to the gym twice a week and spend 20 minutes in a cross trainer and lost of weights , thought thus...

Just did my second run and it was tough on my knees I go to the gym twice a wee...

Hidden

•4 years ago

18 Replies

What's next?

Im on week 7 run 3 tomorrow, and I'm loving this running milarky, absolutly loving it. Not bad for a 61 year old that's never run in her life, lol. Feel SO...

Im on week 7 run 3 tomorrow, and I'm loving this running milarky, absolutly lovi...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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The Final Run!!!

I’m heading out this afternoon for the final run W9R3 ⭐️⭐️😱😱🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

Daroo

Graduate•4 years ago

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My 1st run

Hi, I have just completed my first run, it was so windy I nearly got blown away, but I loved it. Rest day tomorrow then get out on saturday. exciting x

Hi, I have just completed my first run, it was so windy I nearly got blown away,...

Healthisfun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Here I go AGAIN!

I have tried to do the C25k three times. Due to ill health & more ill health, i have never got past Week 1 Run 2! I’m hoping to do Week 2 run 1 tomorrow...

I have tried to do the C25k three times. Due to ill health & more ill health, i...

Stannington1

•4 years ago

5 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

W6R1 - Chuffed

I'm New to This but Hopeful

Advice

1st 2 Cross county runs of the year!!!

Ouch

Downhearted

Happy Birthday, Oldfloss!!!❤️

C25K Round 2

Struggling to motivate myself!!

Week Eight. Run Three

Keeping Consolidating

Just done Week 1 and surprised how much I'm enjoying it (so far!)

W2R3 🥳

Feel good feeling

Emotional clapping on the doorstep 👏🏻💙👏🏻💙👏🏻

W8r3 Hard today :(

W2R1

5k-10k?

The Final Run!!!

😀

🏃‍♂️💥🏃‍♂️💥👊🏽 GRADUATE

Second time around

Why am I finding these consolidation runs so difficult?

Sore Knees!

First run... ish

Sore knees

What's next?

The Final Run!!!

My 1st run

Here I go AGAIN!

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