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Lorna22042 stone
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I just did my first couch to 5k session. Not going to lie, I could have picked a better day, it started raining just as I started the last 5 minutes walk part, and then I still needed to get back to my house. Very muddy but I feel pretty smug haha. I have always hated running, so this is a big thing for me! I love working out at the gym, doing gym classes and playing racquet sports but running in public fills me with dread. Anyone else here doing the c25k challenge?

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Subtle_badger

The an adage amongst cyclists: winter miles count double.

Well done!

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Lorna22042 stone in reply to Subtle_badger

Hahaha I like that!

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TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg

Wow! Well done you!

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SimplyRedFrank

Hi, I’ve dipped in and out of the couch25k for about 5 years and got to week 9 run for 30 mins then stop! BUT! I have been running 30 mins reasonably regularly since beginning of Jan and although I wouldn’t say I love it, I do enjoy it and the sense of achievement I’m getting - can’t do 5k in 30 mins but almost 4K I’m 57 and very happy with that and I’m improving! Jo Whiley is my coach and I love her voice! Keep going!

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Lorna22042 stone

Aww that's amazing, man!! I wanted to use Sarah Milligan but it wouldn't load so I went with Jo too :) she was so nice!!! 4k is amazing :) I would be chuffed with that and I'm 27 so bravo, sir!

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