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20 minutes!!!!!

After delaying for half of the morning, sitting with a cat in my lap, watering seeds in greenhouse, prepping veg, and generally not running I had a text from...

After delaying for half of the morning, sitting with a cat in my lap, watering s...

limberlou

Graduate•7 months ago

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Back to running....I hope

My last run was Feb 6th due to a Back problem. So this morning I loaded up the Nike 20 min run and off I went. I started keeping the pace slow. Oh it was hard...

My last run was Feb 6th due to a Back problem. So this morning I loaded up the ...

hamit

Graduate•7 months ago

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Found It!

I've just found the 5K training plan I was looking for.It's in Asics Runkeeper App! I shall start tomorrow and see how I get on. Thank you

I've just found the 5K training plan I was looking for.It's in Asics Runkeeper A...

Judith17

Graduate•7 months ago

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trying again

just trying again , week two run two - feeling good .

Strangethings

Graduate•7 months ago

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🎊Our March Graduates 🎉

Congratulations to you all. Please continue to post here and on Bridge to 10k our other forum. We look forward to hearing about your future plans, help with...

Congratulations to you all. Please continue to post here and on Bridge to 10k ou...

Annieapple

Administrator•7 months ago

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Week 9, run 3, purring like a cat!

Run 3 has happened at last, scheduled for last Wednesday but delayed because of a very disrupted week, I was beginning to wonder if it would ever happen! So,...

Run 3 has happened at last, scheduled for last Wednesday but delayed because of ...

Lentlily

Graduate•7 months ago

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C25K Complete

Just wanted everyone to know that I've now completed my Couch to 5K journey, should have finished last November but due to knee problems I had to take a break...

Just wanted everyone to know that I've now completed my Couch to 5K journey, sho...

Beiciwr

Graduate•7 months ago

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My First 5km Run! 🏃‍♀️

Having completed C25K three times now I’ve managed this time to stay injury free! I have completed three 35 minutes with Steve Cram. Today I decided to do the...

Having completed C25K three times now I’ve managed this time to stay injury free...

Maggie-Moo

Graduate•7 months ago

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Just got to week 7 run 2 and am struggling with my right knee.

was doing alright up to now , no problems. I’m really annoyed because I was actually enjoying it this time. I’m hoping resting it will sort it out 🤞🏻

was doing alright up to now , no problems. I’m really annoyed because I was actu...

Poochiepal

•8 months ago

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Ahhhh I did it

Omg I have just completed my couch 2 5k I am so happy, todays run was so tough as my legs are sore so it certainly wasn't my best run but I am happy I did it ,...

Omg I have just completed my couch 2 5k I am so happy, todays run was so tough a...

Wellable

Graduate•8 months ago

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running and breathing

hey I am doing couch to 5k and really struggling with getting to 3 mins running. I am an experienced runner who got covid last year and since then I can’t...

hey I am doing couch to 5k and really struggling with getting to 3 mins running...

Bazsam

•8 months ago

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Yay Couch to 5K plan completed..

Well, I have thoroughly enjoyed this Couch to 5K plan. I have loved overcoming many challenges and hurdles along the way. And, I am feeling 10 years younger!

Well, I have thoroughly enjoyed this Couch to 5K plan. I have loved overcoming m...

Resolute1

Graduate•8 months ago

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Baby you’re a firework lighter

November 2023 (last year) I held a fireworks party, one of my friends found it hilarious when I was lighting the fireworks and running to a safe distance. He...

November 2023 (last year) I held a fireworks party, one of my friends found it h...

DanielPPP

Graduate•8 months ago

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A charmed run

Today was another landmark run - week 6, run 3! I was sitting in the front room with a cup of tea watching the rain coming down in torrents. Hubby got onto his...

Today was another landmark run - week 6, run 3! I was sitting in the front room ...

Fionamags

Graduate•8 months ago

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Bit frustrated

Finished W7 last Thursday and then was away for a few days. I had intended to start W8 2 days ago but I picked up a bug whilst away (coughing and sneezing). I...

Finished W7 last Thursday and then was away for a few days. I had intended to st...

Gottamakechanges

Graduate•8 months ago

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1st run to get a medal

Had a terrible run started running my head hurt thought I had my hair to tight then dropped my light which broke so so wanted to give up but i didn't I...

Had a terrible run started running my head hurt thought I had my hair to tight t...

Plumprunner

Graduate•8 months ago

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Another C25K finisher 😃

Finally completed this after having to miss a week of running due to a slight foot injury. I’ve not managed 5k but can do the 30 minutes of running. Now to...

Finally completed this after having to miss a week of running due to a slight fo...

Ilovescotland

Graduate•8 months ago

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Beyond C25K

Stepping Stone Run 2 completed now. OMG, it’s hard as the extra 5 minutes is brutal. My breathing is controlled and I feel that arm movements are more...

Stepping Stone Run 2 completed now. OMG, it’s hard as the extra 5 minutes is br...

Heti

Graduate•8 months ago

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rest days

I have nearly completed week 8 and have kept to 3 runs per week with rest days in between. Am I risking injury if I run 2 days in row if not do you think...

I have nearly completed week 8 and have kept to 3 runs per week with rest days i...

badalucca

•8 months ago

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Where to re-start after a 2 week break?

I finished week 5 (run 3 is 20 minutes non-stop), but since then I have really struggled to get back out again. Its been over two weeks since I last ran, where...

I finished week 5 (run 3 is 20 minutes non-stop), but since then I have really s...

BushbyBobolink

•8 months ago

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Finished all 9 weeks!

Just completed the program, not in any great style in fact my last run was the slowest time of all the runs however I am very proud of myself as a person who...

Just completed the program, not in any great style in fact my last run was the s...

Nitra

•8 months ago

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Knee pain!

I completed couch to 5k in 2018. Long time ago now. I then went on to run 10k and train for a half marathon - which ended up being cancelled due to covid (was...

I completed couch to 5k in 2018. Long time ago now. I then went on to run 10k an...

Be-yourself

•8 months ago

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Graduation #2….in the middle of the Caribbean Sea 🌊

Hello everyone…excuse my absence over the last couple of weeks but I’ve been on the most beautiful cruise around the Caribbean…and the first thing I packed...

Hello everyone…excuse my absence over the last couple of weeks but I’ve been on ...

Mummycav

Administrator•8 months ago

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plantar fasciitis

any tips for above - 5 weeks in and still not able to walk any great distance never mind run - help!

any tips for above - 5 weeks in and still not able to walk any great distance ne...

sjohn54492

•8 months ago

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A grim one

Week 6 Run 2 on my C25K comeback. Wowsers - that was a bit grim. I set off expecting the initial 5-8 mins to be its usual not so charming self, but it didn't...

Week 6 Run 2 on my C25K comeback. Wowsers - that was a bit grim. I set off exp...

Fionamags

Graduate•8 months ago

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Hi team

After my 2 weeks of steps I think I'm ready to do a little run..

AJ3959

•8 months ago

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Hi team

I've been walking now 10,000 steps each day for 2 weeks I've never been a runner but I want to do it..any advice for a beginner I'm 64

I've been walking now 10,000 steps each day for 2 weeks I've never been a runner...

AJ3959

•8 months ago

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Yes!!! I've done it 😀

Good morning all.I have just completed W9, R3, and am feeling extremely pleased with myself. Please can I have my badge! Thank you.

Good morning all.I have just completed W9, R3, and am feeling extremely pleased ...

Annikins1

Graduate•8 months ago

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Week 2

I just completed run 1 week 2 and i had to pause it twice for the run, should i repeat the run without any pausing before i move onto run 2? Any advice...

I just completed run 1 week 2 and i had to pause it twice for the run, should i ...

C25kBeginnerRunner

•8 months ago

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CATCH-Up-CORNER...WEEK 3... Come on in!

Hello everyone! Here I am and I hope, despite the lateness of this post... again, that some of you will join me ! The Corner is warmer than of late, although...

Hello everyone! Here I am and I hope, despite the lateness of this post... again...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 months ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2024

20 minutes!!!!!

Back to running....I hope

Found It!

trying again

🎊Our March Graduates 🎉

Week 9, run 3, purring like a cat!

C25K Complete

My First 5km Run! 🏃‍♀️

Just got to week 7 run 2 and am struggling with my right knee.

Ahhhh I did it

running and breathing

Yay Couch to 5K plan completed..

Baby you’re a firework lighter

A charmed run

Bit frustrated

1st run to get a medal

Another C25K finisher 😃

Beyond C25K

rest days

Where to re-start after a 2 week break?

Finished all 9 weeks!

Knee pain!

Graduation #2….in the middle of the Caribbean Sea 🌊

plantar fasciitis

A grim one

Hi team

Hi team

Yes!!! I've done it 😀

Week 2

CATCH-Up-CORNER...WEEK 3... Come on in!

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