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Hi, Just finished W5R3 with not too much bother but heart rate steadily increasing - that'll come down in time... Wasn't breathing heavily/panting and legs...

•3 years ago

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Repeating runs?

Hi, Just finished W5R3 with not too much bother but heart rate steadily increas...

Nickod

•3 years ago

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Trainers recommendation

Hi, on Wk4 run 3, and I'm just wondering if I should invest in a good pair of trainers. I don't want to really spend more than about £50. I have looked but...

Hi, on Wk4 run 3, and I'm just wondering if I should invest in a good pair of ...

CJAY46

•3 years ago

Dragged myself out of my nice cosy nest to start W5R1.. glad I did as I’m doing well for an old bird 😂happy running everyone

An effort !

Dragged myself out of my nice cosy nest to start W5R1.. glad I did as I’m doing...

Joggingonthewildside

Graduate•3 years ago

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Done it.... Done it....

Hi all, it's taken over a year...with a fractured pelvis and fractured ankle (on separate occasions) getting in the way but I've done it.... In fact just to be...

Hi all, it's taken over a year...with a fractured pelvis and fractured ankle (on...

BibaBear

Graduate•3 years ago

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Runners

Hi everyone, how are we?

KrysCave

•3 years ago

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Consolidation 5th run ✅

Been MIA but keeping up with consolidation runs just finished 5th run post graduating, I’ve added some low impact walking on my non run days too which I’m...

Been MIA but keeping up with consolidation runs just finished 5th run post gradu...

I’ve not posted on here for 6 months, but have been regularly running 20mins 2-3 times a week, but found it really difficult to push myself past this time....

•3 years ago

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First 5K

I’ve not posted on here for 6 months, but have been regularly running 20mins 2-3...

•3 years ago

I was completely new to running so when I graduated C25K in August last year I was really pleased. Then quite soon after I sorta lost it - seemed I couldn't...

What's the best way to start again?

I was completely new to running so when I graduated C25K in August last year I w...

Fly26

Graduate•3 years ago

I graduated this morning! In the rain, with a stitch from not being hydrated enough. My Strava said I did 5k in 30mins 15s so very pleased with that! Thank you...

Graduation Day!

I graduated this morning! In the rain, with a stitch from not being hydrated eno...

Snapdragon999

Graduate•3 years ago

Good morning all! I graduated a few weeks ago and have been keeping up the runs. However, I started to get a bit too bothered by the numbers, looking at if my...

Change of mind set... and first 5K!

Good morning all! I graduated a few weeks ago and have been keeping up the runs....

Valerunner

Graduate•3 years ago

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CR wisdom in Jan 2021 💥🔥🌪️

Today it dawned on me that running is a journey, not a destination😱🤗!!! Without diving too deep into a metaphysical rabbit hole, for me it means running...

Today it dawned on me that running is a journey, not a destination😱🤗!!! Witho...

limu_mu

Graduate•3 years ago

Hey Everyone! Couch to 5K here i come! Total newbie to running, slightly worried but excited too!

Total newbie 🚨

Hey Everyone! Couch to 5K here i come! Total newbie to running, slightly worrie...

NewDad21

•3 years ago

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Sorry, new on here. I am trying to find out whether you can repeat the NHS weight loss app after the initial 12 weeks?.

NHS weight loss app

Dreamer3

•3 years ago

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How do you know when to repeat a week or power on?

I have just finished week 4, and I have really struggled with all three runs this week. It seemed like a big jump from 90s and 3m runs, up to 3m and 5m runs?...

I have just finished week 4, and I have really struggled with all three runs thi...

Littlelinzi89

Graduate•3 years ago

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50 minutes again

5.77Km on my harder route, during which I did 5K in 43:35 (I entered 43:37 into (not)parkrun as I misread my phone!) This is not my best time but knocked off...

5.77Km on my harder route, during which I did 5K in 43:35 (I entered 43:37 into ...

Rennur

Graduate•3 years ago

Hey, I haven't posted for a while but thought I'd check in. I started couch to 5k back in November last year and completed it beginning of Jan (YAY GO ME). I...

Feeling disheartened. . .

Hey, I haven't posted for a while but thought I'd check in. I started couch to 5...

MumOnTheEdge

Graduate•3 years ago

Hi all, This is my first post and I'm sorry to say that I have to report a injury. Just finished heal striking and breath counting my way through wk2 run 1. I...

Read the instructions

Hi all, This is my first post and I'm sorry to say that I have to report a injur...

Snail61

Graduate•3 years ago

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Run on the coast 😀 😀

Thats Week 4 of C25K nearly completed, just one more run tomorrow or Sunday, I think maybe I deserve a small glass of 🍷🍷..😉😉

Thats Week 4 of C25K nearly completed, just one more run tomorrow or Sunday, I t...

Stocksy67

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

W5R3 coming up this afternoon - nervous and yet weirdly looking forward to it!

Having been lurking on here for a few weeks, I thought I’d stick my head above the parapet and say hi! I’m 41 with 3 young children, and am definitely not a...

Having been lurking on here for a few weeks, I thought I’d stick my head above t...

KVG79

•3 years ago

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Running can be so rewarding

I didn't think I would make it out today with gale force winds, flooding etc but I did and I was rewarded with a pot of gold - never give up !

I didn't think I would make it out today with gale force winds, flooding etc but...

whibbles

Graduate•3 years ago

Just completed my final run on c25k and it was a hard one as strong winds and pouring rain for part of it - it’s the least distance I’ve covered in week 9 but...

Done it! C25k complete!!

Just completed my final run on c25k and it was a hard one as strong winds and po...

Sarahr70

Graduate•3 years ago

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Done it! C25k complete!!

Just completed my final run on c25k and it was a hard one as strong winds and pouring rain for part of it - it’s the least distance I’ve covered in week 9 but...

Just completed my final run on c25k and it was a hard one as strong winds and po...

Sarahr70

Graduate•3 years ago

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First week done

Hi everyone, I’ve just finished my first week of the C25K. Amazed is an understatement. First run I made the rookie error of going out way too fast, couldn’t...

Hi everyone, I’ve just finished my first week of the C25K. Amazed is an understa...

SassyF

Graduate•3 years ago

I’ve seen a few people mention these and would like a go. Which is best? Zombie Run or Zombie 5k? I haven’t got to 5k yet although graduated in July last year....

Which Zombie Run?

I’ve seen a few people mention these and would like a go. Which is best? Zombie ...

SmilelikeImeanIt

Graduate•3 years ago

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3 weeks x3 runs per week CR...

Is this enough to now start building on this? I am proposing to start the Ju Ju magic run programme?? Not sure if that’s the right name for it?? Anyhoo -...

Is this enough to now start building on this? I am proposing to start the Ju Ju ...

VG11

Graduate•3 years ago

I've had 3 enjoyable runs this week. Today was a little bit harder thanks to a head wind on my final 5 minutes. But I did it and I'm feeling quite proud of...

Week 4 finished!

I've had 3 enjoyable runs this week. Today was a little bit harder thanks to a h...

•3 years ago