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Restart Progress 5 - Good News and a query

Week 6 run 3 today and the wonderful Laura didn't take the hump that I disobeyed her on Wednesday! In fact she was very encouraging, which was just as well...

Week 6 run 3 today and the wonderful Laura didn't take the hump that I disobeyed...

stewieUK

Graduate•10 months ago

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A short personal story

Two and a half years ago I was put on medication for PTSD.....today I took my last ever tablet!!! The massive improvement to my physical and mental health,...

Two and a half years ago I was put on medication for PTSD.....today I took my la...

Carners1

Graduate•10 months ago

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running after neck of femur fracture

Have reached week 7 and today managed to do 25 minutes non stop! So really elated. Taking it very slowly and often repeating runs as I am in my 70s, and 7...

Have reached week 7 and today managed to do 25 minutes non stop! So really elate...

kitthecat

•10 months ago

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returning after a few months

Hi there I graduated c25k earlier this year did a few consolidation runs then returned to my old martial arts training. At the time I was too nackered to run...

Hi there I graduated c25k earlier this year did a few consolidation runs then re...

Ardenk

Graduate•10 months ago

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runna app

hello does anyone use runna if so i was wondering if i use apple watch does it tell me what i’m doing intervals ect ? thanks

hello does anyone use runna if so i was wondering if i use apple watch does it t...

Duckaroo

Graduate•10 months ago

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Running on Treadmills

What are your tips, tricks or advice for others running on a treadmill for the first time while using the Couch to 5K programme? Please do share your...

What are your tips, tricks or advice for others running on a treadmill for the f...

Jimmy_Couchto5K

Couchto5k Researcher•10 months ago

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I Did It!!!! My final run! 😊

I’ve only gone and bloomin done it! 😂🤣 I’m unashamedly a little bit proud of myself! I honestly never thought I could. Back in week 1, I doubted getting...

I’ve only gone and bloomin done it! 😂🤣 I’m unashamedly a little bit proud of ...

BR808

Graduate•10 months ago

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I’m back!!

I completed the couch25k back in 2021 and was all set to start on the 10k run but life got in the way and I stopped running. I’m now starting from the...

I completed the couch25k back in 2021 and was all set to start on the 10k run bu...

Laralou2

Graduate•10 months ago

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Week 9 run 3 done! 🎉🥳🌄

This morning marked my last official c25k run, and I did it!I am over the moon and in a bit of disbelief to be at this point ... 10 weeks ago whilst I getting...

This morning marked my last official c25k run, and I did it!I am over the moon a...

schrody444

Graduate•10 months ago

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Morning lovely C25Kers!

Can hardly believe I've just done my second 25-minute jog - W7r1. It really is - as they all say - just a matter of putting one foot in front of the...

Can hardly believe I've just done my second 25-minute jog - W7r1. It really is -...

maisiesgranny

Graduate•10 months ago

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Week 6 complete

Good morning, hope everyone is well. So, I did run3 of week 6 yesterday. When I set out I was afraid I would need to stop after finding the previous run so...

Good morning, hope everyone is well. So, I did run3 of week 6 yesterday. When I ...

Runafterbabies

•10 months ago

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And then there were none!

I wasn't/couldn't leave W9R3 for 5 weeks like I did with R2, I was going to do it Monday but, work had other ideas. So, this morning, I was up and downstairs...

I wasn't/couldn't leave W9R3 for 5 weeks like I did with R2, I was going to do i...

LeeU

Graduate•10 months ago

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1st Post Graduation Run 🤘

Headed out early without Laura who was my comfort blanket but coach Bennett from NRC had my back lol 😆……Drizzly rain 🌧️ and nice and cool I kept a steady...

Headed out early without Laura who was my comfort blanket but coach Bennett from...

Jamesrunsforlife

Graduate•10 months ago

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Hi friends

Hi bless friend's

Okiakpe

•10 months ago

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Can’t believe I’m doing this

Just completed week 2 run 2 in the pouring rain. Who is this person? I wouldn’t have believed it and feel that the support and other stories in this group...

Just completed week 2 run 2 in the pouring rain. Who is this person? I wouldn’t...

AmItooOld

•10 months ago

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2023: W7R2 Good job! 👍

Today was really a challenge. I didn't get much sleep due to problems at work. I went to bed late and ended up taking sleeping pills. In addition, digestive...

Today was really a challenge. I didn't get much sleep due to problems at work. I...

lusmo

Graduate•10 months ago

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ct5k week 5r1

can’t believe I did 3, 5 mins runs . I run very slowly so slow Teddy Pendergrass sang in my ear telling me how wonderful I am😂😂😂😂 works for me may be a...

can’t believe I did 3, 5 mins runs . I run very slowly so slow Teddy Pendergrass...

Naturebest

•10 months ago

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Week 6 run 2 done

I've been away for the best part of a week so haven't been on here at all. How is everyone? I did run 2 of week 6 today, had done run 1 last week so I hoped I...

I've been away for the best part of a week so haven't been on here at all. How i...

Joy57

Graduate•10 months ago

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Week 4 and pop!

Hi peeps. Ex graduate here and restarting for the umpteenth time just to get my mojo back through the subtle encouragement of Laura. Each time the knees give...

Hi peeps. Ex graduate here and restarting for the umpteenth time just to get my...

LordOberon

Graduate•10 months ago

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🏃‍♀️🏅👩‍🎓 Graduates’ Club….the Next Steps July week 4 👩‍🎓🏅🏃‍♀️

Welcome to July’s last Graduates’ Club chat thread, and apologies for the technical hitches that’s meant this is a little late! Last week was all about snails...

Welcome to July’s last Graduates’ Club chat thread, and apologies for the techni...

MissUnderstanding

Administrator•10 months ago

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Restart Progress 4 - HELP

OK, here goes. Started Week 6 run 2 and it went well. So well in fact I didn't stop when the wonderful Laura told me to after the first 10 minute run. Then...

OK, here goes. Started Week 6 run 2 and it went well. So well in fact I didn't...

stewieUK

Graduate•10 months ago

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What's this, do we think?

So, I suffer from plantar fasciitis and know that niggle. I get out of bed and I'm like 100 years old after 5minutes walking round I'm like 27. Sit still and...

So, I suffer from plantar fasciitis and know that niggle. I get out of bed and ...

Daith

•10 months ago

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I never thought I would be saying this … W7R2

I’m actually starting to enjoy running. I’m lucky to have a common with a meadow and woodlands nearby. The trees have kept me cooler in the hot weather, and it...

I’m actually starting to enjoy running. I’m lucky to have a common with a meadow...

Runningdear

Graduate•10 months ago

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Graduated

I made it, and I made it in my own time, a few weeks longer due to repeat running in the early weeks whilst I worked on losing a bit from round the middle, but...

I made it, and I made it in my own time, a few weeks longer due to repeat runnin...

chris1676

•10 months ago

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W4R3 birthday run complete

Yay that'd week 4 complete. Going away on caravan trip today till Sunday. Would really like to get my Friday run in but I know it will be a challenge...

Yay that'd week 4 complete. Going away on caravan trip today till Sunday. Would ...

DJRichieRich

Graduate•10 months ago

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wk8 r1! Niggly lower back

so I’ve been plugging away in the background and have made it to week 8! Very pleased with my progress and how I’ve managed to fit it in to my weekly routine w...

so I’ve been plugging away in the background and have made it to week 8! Very pl...

Wwps

Graduate•10 months ago

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Now what...

Graduated last week. For now I keep repeating week 9 run 3. Anyone knows what we do now. Park runs I get, running clubs I get. But I need that voice in my ear...

Graduated last week. For now I keep repeating week 9 run 3. Anyone knows what we...

Bhavin1120

Graduate•10 months ago

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Restart Progress 3

Completed Week 5 on Friday last week and after a bit of a wall at 8 minutes not only managed to complete the 20 but like the fool that I am, ran on for another...

Completed Week 5 on Friday last week and after a bit of a wall at 8 minutes not ...

stewieUK

Graduate•10 months ago

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An apple a day....

PLEASE. .Everybody...let's give a HUGE welcome to... AnnieApple... Our newest Ambassador! The Admin Team just got even better!!!

PLEASE. .Everybody...let's give a HUGE welcome to... AnnieApple... Our newest ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•10 months ago

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well definitely must have the bug…

hubby wont be home to allow me get my run in tonight (farmer…sunshine…equals late nights). I am really disappointed that i wont get my run…so I definitely must...

hubby wont be home to allow me get my run in tonight (farmer…sunshine…equals lat...

Mamablue2

•10 months ago

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All posts for July 2023

Restart Progress 5 - Good News and a query

A short personal story

running after neck of femur fracture

returning after a few months

runna app

Running on Treadmills

I Did It!!!! My final run! 😊

I’m back!!

Week 9 run 3 done! 🎉🥳🌄

Morning lovely C25Kers!

Week 6 complete

And then there were none!

1st Post Graduation Run 🤘

Hi friends

Can’t believe I’m doing this

2023: W7R2 Good job! 👍

ct5k week 5r1

Week 6 run 2 done

Week 4 and pop!

🏃‍♀️🏅👩‍🎓 Graduates’ Club….the Next Steps July week 4 👩‍🎓🏅🏃‍♀️

Restart Progress 4 - HELP

What's this, do we think?

I never thought I would be saying this … W7R2

Graduated

W4R3 birthday run complete

wk8 r1! Niggly lower back

Now what...

Restart Progress 3

An apple a day....

well definitely must have the bug…

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