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W3R1

Done first run of week 3. Feeling good

Currentum4Salutem

•4 years ago

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new runner failed at first hurdle!

I did my first Couch to 5k run and enjoyed it, however I was in quite a bit of pain after it. Having left it a few days to let the pain subside, I decided I...

I did my first Couch to 5k run and enjoyed it, however I was in quite a bit of p...

Hamilton10

•4 years ago

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Started again, up to week 1 run 3

Well after graduating and managing to complete 2x5k runs, the last in July my running didn't get any faster and struggling when out with my breathing, I have...

Well after graduating and managing to complete 2x5k runs, the last in July my ru...

Shrekswife

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 smashed!!

Morning all! I managed to complete week 7 yesterday morning which made me very happy :) I can honestly say that was the best run that I've done so far - nice...

Morning all! I managed to complete week 7 yesterday morning which made me very ...

itselenax

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3. Bring it on!

Week 5 Run 3 today. Bring it on! Bought smart watch to track my progress, I average 8,000 steps on a normal day, so fitness isn't an issue, but I piled on the...

Week 5 Run 3 today. Bring it on! Bought smart watch to track my progress, I aver...

ShufflingShepherdess

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4

Starting week 4 today. I'm still so surprised that I've got this far and feeling 👍

Starting week 4 today. I'm still so surprised that I've got this far and feeling...

WAL25

Graduate•4 years ago

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Savouring the moment and a shout out 😁🙌🏃‍♀️

Heading over to Oldfloss to ask for my graduation badge I was so surprised to see how many people had graduated from the beginning of October! 🏃‍♀️ solo it...

Heading over to Oldfloss to ask for my graduation badge I was so surprised to se...

MinnieMoo55

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R3 Finally!

Finally managed to complete 20 mins non stop - it was the third week that I've repeated W5. In the blazing midday sun, at altitude, and going very slowly, but...

Finally managed to complete 20 mins non stop - it was the third week that I've r...

Rodstar

•4 years ago

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Wk 5 Run 2

Another run done! Who would have known I could run 8 minutes (twice), it is amazing what we can do when we put our minds to it. Personal goals, drive,...

Another run done! Who would have known I could run 8 minutes (twice), it is amaz...

LittleMissie

•4 years ago

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Did it 😆 W9R3 ✅ with my running mate 5,672 km away, lucky 🎄🩲 and fab tunes 🎶 followed by special rehydration 😜 But what now ?? 🤔😬

I felt weirdly anxious this morning when I got up knowing that today was the day that I was going to get this done 🤞 I hadn’t slept well as ‘it’ had been...

I felt weirdly anxious this morning when I got up knowing that today was the day...

CazzaW

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run after graduation

As much as I think the plan is amazing I felt relief to run without it. I have a fairly new circular route not quite long enough for the end of C25K so I had...

As much as I think the plan is amazing I felt relief to run without it. I have a...

Tendance

•4 years ago

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🎶Is it the Beginning or is it the End? 🏁🏃‍♀️

Who’d have thought it but today I completed W9R3! Back on the couch (but I have an excuse right now) writing this I couldn’t be happier 😁 When I started C25K...

Who’d have thought it but today I completed W9R3! Back on the couch (but I have ...

MinnieMoo55

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 - Run 3

Week 3 is done and dusted! This run was relatively easy compared to the previous two, I think because I’d had a decent amount of sleep over the weekend. I got...

Week 3 is done and dusted! This run was relatively easy compared to the previous...

pr0fess0r

Graduate•4 years ago

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I cant believe i graduated!

Even writting "I graduated" sounds surreal. It feels like it was yesterday i started c25k. It was sometime back in August. Today i wanted to go for my final...

Even writting "I graduated" sounds surreal. It feels like it was yesterday i sta...

Enjoyingthis

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation 20

Super slow very careful run this morning after taking a tumble on my last run. It was muddy and slippery out there so I picked the safest route. Unfortunately...

Super slow very careful run this morning after taking a tumble on my last run. I...

SJ60

•4 years ago

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SUPER NERVOUS STARTING

Its weird for me be feeling this as I have been active all my life - super active really. I am super hesitant in starting running again that I am making...

Its weird for me be feeling this as I have been active all my life - super activ...

TassieRebel01

•4 years ago

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8th Consolidation Run Done!

So my goal for the day was to go for my first run after work. I worked this weekend and must say I did feel tired but I really wanted to fit another run in...

So my goal for the day was to go for my first run after work. I worked this wee...

9weeks2Run

Graduate•4 years ago

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Longest run milestone

Today, I ran my furthest since graduating C25K, a new milestone for me, 7k and felt good, a push, but good. so well on my way to 10k. The time is...

Today, I ran my furthest since graduating C25K, a new milestone for me, 7k and ...

Roadrunner65

Graduate•4 years ago

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Doing couch to 5k

Finishing week 4 and I am determined to do it!!!! My question is: what then? Is there any other app this good that allows to listen to your music while getting...

Finishing week 4 and I am determined to do it!!!! My question is: what then? Is ...

Parrula74

Graduate•4 years ago

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So mad at myself 😡 - forgot to put Strava on

After promising myself not to leave it too long before runs I was enthusiastic to get out today I was determined to try and reach 5k, or run as far as I could...

After promising myself not to leave it too long before runs I was enthusiastic t...

JulesL69

Graduate•4 years ago

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CR8 6.07km in 42'01" @ 6'55"km

So the back is still very sore and the pain radiating into the front of the rib cage but it does seem to be getting a little better in that tying my laces only...

So the back is still very sore and the pain radiating into the front of the rib ...

Bogshuffler

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 done - Mud on the road and a shiny new watch

Well I’ve finished week 7 this morning which has been a plodding kind if week. I found the 25 min runs a bit of a case of mind over matter as well as having...

Well I’ve finished week 7 this morning which has been a plodding kind if week. ...

Biscuitbaker

•4 years ago

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Runkeeper tripped me up today but it was strangely liberating

Up at 7 to get to the park for 7:30. All good, no niggles, no reservations about running just ready to get ‘ up and at ‘em’. Started Runkeeper as I always do...

Up at 7 to get to the park for 7:30. All good, no niggles, no reservations about...

JetsNanna

Graduate•4 years ago

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Begineer W3 R3

Halfway through my run today I felt my old achilles injury come back but decided to hobble on and finish the run, I've been nursing the injury for the last...

Halfway through my run today I felt my old achilles injury come back but decided...

Monaco4

•4 years ago

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Yay!

So pleased that I completed the week 5 run 3! Far more confident about competing C25k now 🏃🏽‍♀️😊

So pleased that I completed the week 5 run 3! Far more confident about competing...

Fudge1982

•4 years ago

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B210K - W8R1 - 4K

Ju-Ju-‘s Magic 10K Plan Week 8 Run 1 4K 🎯 Starting the last week of the Magic 10K Plan with a stress busting 4K speed/interval run 🏃‍♂️ I really wanted...

Ju-Ju-‘s Magic 10K Plan Week 8 Run 1 4K 🎯 Starting the last week of the Magi...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

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2nd consolidation run

So happy I got out today as I haven’t had a chance to run for a week due to workload and other stuff. Was so pleased that after a whole week off, I managed to...

So happy I got out today as I haven’t had a chance to run for a week due to work...

Sussex13

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3

So On Friday night the beer won! But Saturday came and the trainers went on. Quite enjoyed the run, a bit distracted at first by people, clothes etc etc......

So On Friday night the beer won! But Saturday came and the trainers went on. Qui...

Pooped77

Graduate•4 years ago

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My young pace maker

Had a lovely run with my daughter (she was on her bike) this morning. Appreciated the autumn leaves 🍁 at the end of my run when I was walking home! X

Had a lovely run with my daughter (she was on her bike) this morning. Appreciate...

Health2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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3rd consolidation run - confusing stats! Help needed.

Hi all. I’ve just completed my third consolidation run and as it was a good run and I was feeling good having tried a new route I decided to carry on after my...

Hi all. I’ve just completed my third consolidation run and as it was a good run ...

Marcomanc

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2020

W3R1

new runner failed at first hurdle!

Started again, up to week 1 run 3

Week 7 smashed!!

Week 5 run 3. Bring it on!

Week 4

Savouring the moment and a shout out 😁🙌🏃‍♀️

W5R3 Finally!

Wk 5 Run 2

Did it 😆 W9R3 ✅ with my running mate 5,672 km away, lucky 🎄🩲 and fab tunes 🎶 followed by special rehydration 😜 But what now ?? 🤔😬

First run after graduation

🎶Is it the Beginning or is it the End? 🏁🏃‍♀️

Week 3 - Run 3

I cant believe i graduated!

Consolidation 20

SUPER NERVOUS STARTING

8th Consolidation Run Done!

Longest run milestone

Doing couch to 5k

So mad at myself 😡 - forgot to put Strava on

CR8 6.07km in 42'01" @ 6'55"km

Week 7 done - Mud on the road and a shiny new watch

Runkeeper tripped me up today but it was strangely liberating

Begineer W3 R3

Yay!

B210K - W8R1 - 4K

2nd consolidation run

Week 8 Run 3

My young pace maker

3rd consolidation run - confusing stats! Help needed.

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