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Running after a break

Hi there, I'm just looking for a bit of advice about running again after a short break. I graduated C25K at the end of May, and then continued to run for 30...

Hi there, I'm just looking for a bit of advice about running again after a short...

Smoggie79

Graduate•4 years ago

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First Consolidation Run

My first post C25K run. I didn’t manage 5k in any of the three W9 runs, so wanted to complete 5k with this run, so I chose a Nike Run Club 5k guided run. I...

My first post C25K run. I didn’t manage 5k in any of the three W9 runs, so wante...

Buzzybeeze

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25K+ sounds like a problem

I've just downloaded the Stepping Stone podcast after completing C25K. Had a little listen to it and the 1234 cadence. Now I'm 6'6" and 18st, I did 5k in the...

I've just downloaded the Stepping Stone podcast after completing C25K. Had a lit...

Mike_BMB

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5

Just completed week 5. Had to run session 3 twice. Starting to enjoy

PaulaJP55

•4 years ago

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1 to go

Well I should’ve finished about 10 days ago, but birthday celebrations, the weather (too hot or too wet) and going back to work got in the way...so tomorrow...

Well I should’ve finished about 10 days ago, but birthday celebrations, the weat...

KayJay2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Went for5K ...managed 6K !

Week 5 of consolidation.... been managing between 4 and 4.5 K. Set out on slow run and finally managed to break the 5 K barrier by running 6K in 49 minutes. A...

Week 5 of consolidation.... been managing between 4 and 4.5 K. Set out on slow r...

Yorki_Girl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Complete!

I’m not going to lie I was really worried about the 20 minute run, but I did it! Paced myself really well. Probably could have gone faster but didn’t want to...

I’m not going to lie I was really worried about the 20 minute run, but I did it!...

SionedElin94

•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 3. SMASHED 🙌🙌

I absolutely loved today’s run. 25 minutes and I was actually gutted when she said 1 minuet left! Can’t wait for Tuesdays run 🙌🙌

I absolutely loved today’s run. 25 minutes and I was actually gutted when she sa...

Couchand5aday

•4 years ago

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W8R1

Any suggestions for apps I can use to monitor my runs. Bit nervous 😥 about week 8 the last few minutes are so hard

Any suggestions for apps I can use to monitor my runs. Bit nervous 😥 about wee...

Kegman

•4 years ago

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W6R3 done. I’m a runner 🏃‍♀️

Well here I am. A runner. Who’d a thought it! And I put a spurt on for the last minute. Well when I say spurt I mean slightly faster. Well when I say...

Well here I am. A runner. Who’d a thought it! And I put a spurt on for the las...

Grannyasbo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Woo hoo I am a graduate...so delighted I've actually done it🥂😁

Was due to do my final run yesterday but was rained off, hats off to all of you who keep running when the rain comes! A slower run tonight which felt a real...

Was due to do my final run yesterday but was rained off, hats off to all of you ...

linzi7478

Graduate•4 years ago

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First consolidation run - kept going

My last two runs of week nine felt difficult. This could’ve been because of the heat or the time day or whatever. Today I decided to do my first 30 minute run...

My last two runs of week nine felt difficult. This could’ve been because of the ...

Cath075

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

Completed another run and ran my fastest km time yet - this app has offered so much support it’s been great!

Completed another run and ran my fastest km time yet - this app has offered so m...

Sjrogers

•4 years ago

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Long time coming

Well last time I ran I was 16. At 52 it was a shock to the system but i did it. Lets hope i can complete the next 9weeks😁

Well last time I ran I was 16. At 52 it was a shock to the system but i did it. ...

Smile23

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 - done ✅

Can’t believe I just finished week 7! In my head I’m still on week 6 Michael said to change my route so I did my first ever route and I’m so excited and...

Can’t believe I just finished week 7! In my head I’m still on week 6 Michael sa...

HelenofTroy123

Graduate•4 years ago

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Pain in hip/groin area

Today i set out to do a 5k with the first mile going well but towards the end i felt like my groin on both sides became really tight and it became difficult to...

Today i set out to do a 5k with the first mile going well but towards the end i ...

Jonjo12354

•4 years ago

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Look what I found

I think this is a lovely way to celebrate the success of completing the programme and running your first 5k. Yes it’s £12 and some might say a money making...

I think this is a lovely way to celebrate the success of completing the programm...

ForestGrump63

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9 R3 - A 🐌 Graduates 🎓🍾🍾🎉🎉🥳

Finished the last run of the program today 🥳🥳🍾🍾, and improved my pace and distance again 🐢🐢, I’m over the moon 🎉🎉. I would never have thought it...

Finished the last run of the program today 🥳🥳🍾🍾, and improved my pace and d...

Reliclullaby

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk9r1 I did 30 minutes

I JUST RAN FOR 30 MINUTES. That needed capital letters lol I am absolutely ecstatic- I never in a million years believed that I could do that. I went out...

I JUST RAN FOR 30 MINUTES. That needed capital letters lol I am absolutely ecsta...

Movegroove

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’ve sprained my ankle, how long should I give it before trying to run on it again?

It’s swollen and bruised and sore but I can walk on it, I did this 3 days ago.

samsam70

Graduate•4 years ago

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1 Year Runniversay (2 weeks ago 😂)

This is a post for all you beautiful people starting out on your C25K journey. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other 😊 This time last year I was...

This is a post for all you beautiful people starting out on your C25K journey. ...

AliHC

Graduate•4 years ago

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Did it w6r3 THANK YOU

Huge huge thank you to everyone who encouraged me yesterday. I just did the week 6 run 3 again and even managed the 60 second sprint at the end. Christening my...

Huge huge thank you to everyone who encouraged me yesterday. I just did the week...

Serenity_runner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Reaching 50 and setting myself a goal!!

Hi, I’m Pete As the title says I’m almost 50 and I have decided to set myself some goals. The first is to complete the couch to 5k.

Hi, I’m Pete As the title says I’m almost 50 and I have decided to set myself so...

Chocworkorange

•4 years ago

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5k Barrier Broken!!

So 2 weeks after finishing C25K I’ve ran my first 5 K and it’s feels great. Wasn’t sure if it was possible as I’ve missed two runs this week but managed it....

So 2 weeks after finishing C25K I’ve ran my first 5 K and it’s feels great. Wasn...

ianjdav

Graduate•4 years ago

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My Fave Pet Peeve

I can put up with lots of things but hearing people complain always gets me. Whining at a check-in girl at the airport or that poor guy at the cinema will not...

I can put up with lots of things but hearing people complain always gets me. Whi...

mrrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Final run before donating blood? Good idea or bad?

I have 1 more run left, it should be on Tuesday but I am giving blood at half 4 that day and I have ready against exercise before giving blood. It does say...

I have 1 more run left, it should be on Tuesday but I am giving blood at half 4 ...

Ourkel

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduation, but only achieved 3.2k....

I graduated this week, but only cover about 3.2k in 30 mins ☹️ I’d like some advice on what to do next as I would like to get to 5k (and perhaps more) in time....

I graduated this week, but only cover about 3.2k in 30 mins ☹️ I’d like some adv...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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First #notparkrun

I haven't been on here for a while and I haven't done a parkrun since March😭 Knee problems followed by illness, self-isolation and general lockdown...

I haven't been on here for a while and I haven't done a parkrun since March😭 Kn...

sarahbee_uk

Graduate•4 years ago

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4K milestone achieved! Yay!

Completed W6 R3 today, a whole 25 mins! It was tough but I managed it and I’ve got the whole of W7 to consolidate it. When I checked my watch I’d just tipped...

Completed W6 R3 today, a whole 25 mins! It was tough but I managed it and I’ve g...

Frizzbomb67

Graduate•4 years ago

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Not the fastest but not the slowest

Finished a virtual 5K in Annapolis, MD in US. Considering I have three metal plates and 15 screws in my right leg thanks to a drunk and drugged driver, I’m...

Finished a virtual 5K in Annapolis, MD in US. Considering I have three metal pl...

Sortofrunning

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Running after a break

First Consolidation Run

C25K+ sounds like a problem

Week 5

1 to go

Went for5K ...managed 6K !

Week 5 Complete!

Week 7 run 3. SMASHED 🙌🙌

W8R1

W6R3 done. I’m a runner 🏃‍♀️

Woo hoo I am a graduate...so delighted I've actually done it🥂😁

First consolidation run - kept going

Week 6 Run 2

Long time coming

Week 7 - done ✅

Pain in hip/groin area

Look what I found

W9 R3 - A 🐌 Graduates 🎓🍾🍾🎉🎉🥳

Wk9r1 I did 30 minutes

I’ve sprained my ankle, how long should I give it before trying to run on it again?

1 Year Runniversay (2 weeks ago 😂)

Did it w6r3 THANK YOU

Reaching 50 and setting myself a goal!!

5k Barrier Broken!!

My Fave Pet Peeve

Final run before donating blood? Good idea or bad?

Graduation, but only achieved 3.2k....

First #notparkrun

4K milestone achieved! Yay!

Not the fastest but not the slowest

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