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Week 9 completed 🤤

Completed the couch to 5k, last Friday,Only managed 9 laps of track in 30 mins, so only 3.6k ran. Went out again last night managed to run 11 laps in the...

Completed the couch to 5k, last Friday,Only managed 9 laps of track in 30 mins, ...

Chrjn5

Graduate•1 year ago

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run 26

definitely “ body achieves what the mind believes” this morning ! Legs heavy and breathing rubbish, I was approaching the wall I must admit but gritted my...

definitely “ body achieves what the mind believes” this morning ! Legs heavy a...

Penwithpink

Graduate•1 year ago

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Blister question

I've been running since 2014. Currently running 16km on sunday, 9km tuesday, 9km thursday. I have three pairs of running shoes, and use one pair for each of...

I've been running since 2014. Currently running 16km on sunday, 9km tuesday, 9k...

Zev1963

Graduate•1 year ago

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Trapped Median nerve

Has anyone suffered from a trapped median nerve ? Sadly I woke up with mine nearly 4 weeks ago , pain in my shoulder and upper arm with pins / needles in my...

Has anyone suffered from a trapped median nerve ? Sadly I woke up with mine nea...

Cyclegirl1

Graduate•1 year ago

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Long time no running…

I have just realised it’s been five years since I last did C25K. a lot has happened since then, weddings, too many funerals, Covid and a hip replacement at...

I have just realised it’s been five years since I last did C25K. a lot has happ...

Fitterhazeleyes_23

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 6 Run 1 Completed !!

They tried to catch me out Lol. If you know, you know 😉 Thanks for the heads up everyone. 👌🏾

They tried to catch me out Lol. If you know, you know 😉 Thanks for the heads u...

Keeponup

•1 year ago

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Fitness Walking

So tonight we launched another Fitness Walking group just under 6k at pace ! We still employed the loop back system as some of us are faster than others!...

So tonight we launched another Fitness Walking group just under 6k at pace ! We ...

BGood

•1 year ago

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One run left

The advice and comments on Couch to 5K the last couple of weeks, from experienced and less experienced runners, have been exactly what I need to be reminded of...

The advice and comments on Couch to 5K the last couple of weeks, from experience...

5KCouch

Graduate•1 year ago

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Frustrated

Hello from Canada! Long-time lurker, first-time poster. I just want to air my frustrations this morning. I’m just coming off a 2-week break and was...

Hello from Canada! Long-time lurker, first-time poster. I just want to air my...

Always-a-cloud

Graduate•1 year ago

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Stats

So, I've just completed Run 1 Week 5. My smart watch records everything, but just wondered how can I improve these stats. Will it just improve over time, the...

So, I've just completed Run 1 Week 5. My smart watch records everything, but ju...

adnewg73

Graduate•1 year ago

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thank you

Thank you to everyone for your kindness, support, suggestions and inspiration. It’s felt like a warm embrace, what a wonderful community you all are. I went...

Thank you to everyone for your kindness, support, suggestions and inspiration. ...

Allotmentrunner

Graduate•1 year ago

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Couch to 5k restart..Again!

Hi All, haven't been here for a long time. I'm starting C25k again. I did it nearly 6 years ago and fell in love with running, did a 10k then the Bath Half,...

Hi All, haven't been here for a long time. I'm starting C25k again. I did it nea...

Dizzywitch

•1 year ago

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week 3 run 1

i discovered the secret to managing the 3 minute, run was to focus on the song. One song and the time is up. my treat today was raw carot and chocolate...

i discovered the secret to managing the 3 minute, run was to focus on the song. ...

peskymousie1

•1 year ago

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W3 R1

Did this one in the evening, as I hadn't time in the morning... It was nice! Hopefully I won't have woken myself up too much, but it felt short enough to just...

Did this one in the evening, as I hadn't time in the morning... It was nice! Hop...

RunningJ123

Graduate•1 year ago

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Park run no 2

Hello fellow runners2nd parkrun yesterday, got a new pb below 40 minutes 39:43, with a position of 364/393 feeling pretty good but totally shattered today,...

Hello fellow runners2nd parkrun yesterday, got a new pb below 40 minutes 39:43, ...

Petem56

Graduate•1 year ago

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as promised

W1R2 completed. Warm day but nice. Managed all runs which was a bonus 😀

Para999

•1 year ago

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Hot and bothered!

I always have two days between runs. At my age you need it. Just done w5r1 so 15 mins running. Not bad. next run will be Wednesday, hopefully. The hardest...

I always have two days between runs. At my age you need it. Just done w5r1 so 15...

Basil73

•1 year ago

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Week 4 in the bag!

This is what W4R3 looks like 😂I was not in the mood this morning after a few days off the treadmill but gave myself a stiff talking to and got in with it....

This is what W4R3 looks like 😂I was not in the mood this morning after a few da...

Oldrunninglady

•1 year ago

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Week 8 R3. But strange coincidences..

I just completed week 8 run 3. It went fine but I did get pretty hot towards the end as I normally run earlier and it'ds hot here in today. It may be just me...

I just completed week 8 run 3. It went fine but I did get pretty hot towards t...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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week 4 run 1

I normally run Monday Wednesday Friday but woke up this morning and decided I wanted to run. It was fab the 5 minutes went so quickly and felt great :) So...

I normally run Monday Wednesday Friday but woke up this morning and decided I wa...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Into the 4s

Today I did my 25th run Oh lawdy week 9 has begun…… And that’s as far as I got with my c25k poem - needs work!! 4.2k in 30 mins wow! Finished to “ Dont...

Today I did my 25th run Oh lawdy week 9 has begun…… And that’s as far as I g...

Penwithpink

Graduate•1 year ago

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🍏The unexpected

🍏Sudden unbearable pain in my jaw had me off to the dentist in a flash… referred to my GP as there was no tooth problem….referred to the hospital where a...

🍏Sudden unbearable pain in my jaw had me off to the dentist in a flash… referre...

Annieapple

Administrator•1 year ago

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Year 1 Runniversary

It was a glorious morning so I was out the door, and on my bike to the park for a 5 km run. The grass was soft underfoot, the shaded paths were welcome. I can...

It was a glorious morning so I was out the door, and on my bike to the park for ...

RollingPea

Graduate•1 year ago

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When I’m not so busy I might have more time to procrastinate………

First week completed! 🙌yay me! I was totally dreading going today, my feelings and stiffness from the very first couple of runs was playing heavily on my...

First week completed! 🙌yay me! I was totally dreading going today, my feelings...

Perkythepink

•1 year ago

1 Reply

The ducks nearly lined up

So after my last attempt at Week 8 Run 1 on August 12th when I failed to run non-stop as I have when competing C25K the previous two times. As a result it took...

So after my last attempt at Week 8 Run 1 on August 12th when I failed to run non...

Papillon17

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 7 Run 2 Complete 🥳🥳🥳

I last completed this in May 2022 so am SO pleased to have my trainers on again and can see the finish line in sight! Last year I rewarded myself &...

I last completed this in May 2022 so am SO pleased to have my trainers on again...

Kenzo22

•1 year ago

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GRADUATED

Well it has been a beautiful journey and I am happy to report that I have finished my week 9 run 3 and graduated from this amazing program. I am happy to...

Well it has been a beautiful journey and I am happy to report that I have finish...

LuvlyGal

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 5 Run 3 done !!!!!!

20 mins run !!! I didn't see that coming. Lol 😆 Over the moon 💪🏾

Keeponup

•1 year ago

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W6 D3 today 😬

I’m worried about doing this today. Feels like a mountain to climb.

Hamshanks68

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 4 completed

Completed week 4 yesterday. Between visiting family and not being well it took me just over a week to complete the last run. Definitely time to look for some...

Completed week 4 yesterday. Between visiting family and not being well it took m...

Little0ne

Graduate•1 year ago

4 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2023

Week 9 completed 🤤

run 26

Blister question

Trapped Median nerve

Long time no running…

Week 6 Run 1 Completed !!

Fitness Walking

One run left

Frustrated

Stats

thank you

Couch to 5k restart..Again!

week 3 run 1

W3 R1

Park run no 2

as promised

Hot and bothered!

Week 4 in the bag!

Week 8 R3. But strange coincidences..

week 4 run 1

Into the 4s

🍏The unexpected

Year 1 Runniversary

When I’m not so busy I might have more time to procrastinate………

The ducks nearly lined up

Week 7 Run 2 Complete 🥳🥳🥳

GRADUATED

Week 5 Run 3 done !!!!!!

W6 D3 today 😬

Week 4 completed

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