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2nd 30 minute run done (32 minutes actually!)

And no idea how far I went! I think I can safely say somewhere between 2 and 3 miles lol. I think I technically have two more left to graduate, as the first...

And no idea how far I went! I think I can safely say somewhere between 2 and 3 m...

JJAnBan

Graduate•1 year ago

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Wk6 R3 😭

About to attempt the above and I'm terrified! I can't remember going from x2 10mins str8 into this last time 😵‍💫

About to attempt the above and I'm terrified! I can't remember going from x2 10m...

t7sha

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 4 Run 1 really chuffed.

Run 1 of week 4, first 5 minutes of jogging since before amputation, Stu the stump was felling it at the end of this, I had to take the weight off him at the...

Run 1 of week 4, first 5 minutes of jogging since before amputation, Stu the stu...

Petem56

Graduate•1 year ago

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week 4 Run 2 completed

It’s funny last week 3 mins seemed though this week it’s the 5mins yet as I managed run the last one for 6 because I accidentally paused The run due to a phone...

It’s funny last week 3 mins seemed though this week it’s the 5mins yet as I mana...

BGood

•1 year ago

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moving on up?

any ideas for moving on up now? Completed C25K twice & would love a 10k program Many thanks

any ideas for moving on up now? Completed C25K twice & would love a 10k program ...

Misspink3

•1 year ago

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3rd Consolidation Run - First 5k

Done my 3rd consolidation run this morning & my first with no coach in my ear - just started my watch after my warm up walk & off i went. Had John Taylor...

Done my 3rd consolidation run this morning & my first with no coach in my ear -...

284ever

Graduate•1 year ago

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1st timed run in 7 years!!

2.7k in 19mins running round my local neighbourhood at 630am! Feel set now for my work shift! 💪🤩

2.7k in 19mins running round my local neighbourhood at 630am! Feel set now for m...

tom_wales09

•1 year ago

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Week 1 Run 1 done 💪

Well I'm back on it again! 4th times a charm, I can't believe the last time I completed couchto5k was almost 18 months ago!!! I've planned ahead this time and...

Well I'm back on it again! 4th times a charm, I can't believe the last time I co...

autumn_love

•1 year ago

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I’m freeeeeee

After a very hard week working so far….and just ‘things’ going on, I just had to get out for a run…and I am so glad I did…I was sure my head was going to...

After a very hard week working so far….and just ‘things’ going on, I just had to...

Mummycav

Administrator•1 year ago

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Yawning so much! 🥱

Hello all, Quick question for you to help with if possible. Why, oh why do I yawn 🥱 upon doing any exercise? My Wk 1 R2 run was interspersed with so...

Hello all, Quick question for you to help with if possible. Why, oh why do...

Wonderland1

•1 year ago

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Painful shins

I completed last July and had been running 2-3 times each week. I have very sore shins and haven’t run now for about 6 weeks - I’ve tried ice and rest but...

I completed last July and had been running 2-3 times each week. I have very sor...

CatMum62

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 1 day 1 done!

This morning I started my couch to 5k journey! I attempted this during lock down and made it to week 3 before quickly giving it up. Completed my stretching,...

This morning I started my couch to 5k journey! I attempted this during lock down...

CouchPotato96

•1 year ago

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First consolidation run

After completing the program on Monday (WooHoo Go Me!!! 😁) I went for my first consolidation run this morning. I have a set route so know where to start...

After completing the program on Monday (WooHoo Go Me!!! 😁) I went for my first ...

Leabac

Graduate•1 year ago

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Back to Square One

Hello all, I am finally back into running after a long break due to an injury. After overcoming all the envy, self pity and procrastinaiton, I managed to get...

Hello all, I am finally back into running after a long break due to an injury. A...

Rookie81

•1 year ago

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SHE DID IT AGAIN 😁

Week 9 and 2nd run 🏃‍♀️ done!!! Woohoo was a bit tougher than 1st one Duno why maybe I was a bit cocky after 1st one 🤣. Last 2 mins was a slog but I pushed...

Week 9 and 2nd run 🏃‍♀️ done!!! Woohoo was a bit tougher than 1st one Duno why...

Jus-do-it2022

Graduate•1 year ago

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After run cramps anyone?

I’ve just finished week 5 🎊 and I really struggled to complete the walk at the end. As soon as I stopped running my calves ceased up and started cramping....

I’ve just finished week 5 🎊 and I really struggled to complete the walk at the ...

SlowRunner46

Graduate•1 year ago

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Couch to 5K with a visual impairment

I am keen to begin a Couch to 5K but have recently diagnosed with and treated for Ischaemia which has me with virtually no vision in my right eye and a mild...

I am keen to begin a Couch to 5K but have recently diagnosed with and treated fo...

Fatgit72

•1 year ago

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best laid plans and all that...

I've been running every other day up through week 5 run 3 and it's been going well. I had week 6 run 1 planned for Saturday and woke up Saturday with a cold...

I've been running every other day up through week 5 run 3 and it's been going we...

backintime

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 1 run 2 done

Was easier than the first, going to change my route up a bit next run I think so I have more options :)

Was easier than the first, going to change my route up a bit next run I think so...

Mmcv96

Graduate•1 year ago

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Experiment…device accuracy

Follow up to my wondering if my treadmill or Fitbit was more accurate. I’ve reached the 30 minute runs and I’m ready to take this outdoors. I ran (on the...

Follow up to my wondering if my treadmill or Fitbit was more accurate. I’ve r...

JJAnBan

Graduate•1 year ago

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Learn from my experience - don't go running after eating fish and chips

I ate at about 12:30 and went for a run at about half past 3, thought I would be fine. On my 25 minute run I had a stitch for about 23 of them. Oh well, live...

I ate at about 12:30 and went for a run at about half past 3, thought I would be...

Fiadh79

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 3 in the bag.

Feeling great that I've just completed week 3, just one Doh moment when I forgot to start watch 😣, so didn't record first run so it looks like I skived off...

Feeling great that I've just completed week 3, just one Doh moment when I forgot...

Petem56

Graduate•1 year ago

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And then there were 7

Another delayed post, no I'm not getting lazy, I'm just overly busy at the minute. I woke yesterday morning and I just had to jump on the treadmill, it was...

Another delayed post, no I'm not getting lazy, I'm just overly busy at the minut...

LeeU

Graduate•1 year ago

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Well I'm now on week 8 run 2 tomorrow

I actually can't believe I ran for 28 minutes yesterday I'm so proud of myself for acheiveing this and couldn't have done it without the encouragement and help...

I actually can't believe I ran for 28 minutes yesterday I'm so proud of myself f...

Mummy1208

•1 year ago

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So the challenge begins!

Today I finally went back to the gym after months of paying for it and not using it. I was very anxious and wasn’t sure what I was going to achieve but knew I...

Today I finally went back to the gym after months of paying for it and not using...

Love2snack

•1 year ago

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what kind of food to eat before and after run

hi I have just done my first run of week 3 was really pleased with my self but the problem I have is I don’t eat the right foods don’t like fruit, salad only...

hi I have just done my first run of week 3 was really pleased with my self but t...

Alibosslady73

•1 year ago

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Back again! Week 1 Run 1

So, inspired by SteveB2812 I started again today… very cold rain and a miserable day but enough of all the excuses… started again with Jo. It actually felt...

So, inspired by SteveB2812 I started again today… very cold rain and a miserable...

Wonderland1

•1 year ago

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Let’s go round again!

I did the C25k back 2015, lost a lot of weight, got the running bug and did many 10ks, half marathons and two full marathons. I definitely started doing too...

I did the C25k back 2015, lost a lot of weight, got the running bug and did many...

Hillrunner2201

•1 year ago

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Fitbit or treadmill more accurate?

I just completed my W8, D3 run. I was using an 8 week program, so I did 30 minutes today. I suffered pretty horribly through my two 28 minute runs, so I took...

I just completed my W8, D3 run. I was using an 8 week program, so I did 30 minut...

JJAnBan

Graduate•1 year ago

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1st One Done!!

So I've just completed my 1st run! Almost wanted to cry when the screen loaded it looked unachievable, but I did it(didnt smack my face up on the treadmill...

So I've just completed my 1st run! Almost wanted to cry when the screen loaded i...

HanHan8

•1 year ago

19 Replies

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All posts for April 2023

2nd 30 minute run done (32 minutes actually!)

Wk6 R3 😭

Week 4 Run 1 really chuffed.

week 4 Run 2 completed

moving on up?

3rd Consolidation Run - First 5k

1st timed run in 7 years!!

Week 1 Run 1 done 💪

I’m freeeeeee

Yawning so much! 🥱

Painful shins

Week 1 day 1 done!

First consolidation run

Back to Square One

SHE DID IT AGAIN 😁

After run cramps anyone?

Couch to 5K with a visual impairment

best laid plans and all that...

Week 1 run 2 done

Experiment…device accuracy

Learn from my experience - don't go running after eating fish and chips

Week 3 in the bag.

And then there were 7

Well I'm now on week 8 run 2 tomorrow

So the challenge begins!

what kind of food to eat before and after run

Back again! Week 1 Run 1

Let’s go round again!

Fitbit or treadmill more accurate?

1st One Done!!

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