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Week 6 seems so punishing.

I finished week 5 on a bit of a high with the 20 minute run and have up to now been finishing the program and quite often finishing with an extra 2k walk /run....

I finished week 5 on a bit of a high with the 20 minute run and have up to now b...

Ollski

Graduate•7 years ago

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Third in my age category!

Haha.... got the stats ! Came third in age category 55-59, only were three ,can't wait to I'm 60 , then it might improve 😜 Was 91st out of 92 runners 🏃🏼...

Haha.... got the stats ! Came third in age category 55-59, only were three ,can'...

Sarahb18

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hello 30 minutes...

I started couch to 5k in January and have been taking my time about it, doing what felt comfortable usually doing each week at least twice (I am a good 5 1/2...

I started couch to 5k in January and have been taking my time about it, doing wh...

TwistaRuns

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R3 complete!

I did it! I can't believe I actually did it! I was ready to give up within the first 5 minutes but I eventually managed to gag the gremlins and the last 5...

I did it! I can't believe I actually did it! I was ready to give up within the f...

LaurenS91

Graduate•7 years ago

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Fist parkrun...... Walking up those hills 😅

Did first parkrun and it didn't half push me ! What A hilly course , I should have checked that out before I started! Kept thinking of Irish john and Kate...

Did first parkrun and it didn't half push me ! What A hilly course , I should ha...

Sarahb18

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5 R3 completed!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

I still can't believe It!! I run continuously for 20min!!! Who, me!!! Not in my wildests dreams would I ever thought I would be able to do that! When I first...

I still can't believe It!! I run continuously for 20min!!! Who, me!!! Not in my ...

Impossibleispossible

Graduate•7 years ago

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New PB at ParkRun

Still doing run/walk as the first half is uphill and I'm a long way off from being able to keep going for that distance uphill, but pleased that even a couple...

Still doing run/walk as the first half is uphill and I'm a long way off from bei...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Really struggling, no motivation!

Really been struggling with my running and I feel like I walk faster than I run! I got to week 5, run 1 and I just couldn't do it. I haven't run in over a week...

Really been struggling with my running and I feel like I walk faster than I run!...

Heather1981

•7 years ago

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Graduated 🎉🎉

Yay I've graduated 😀 As planned I did the Parkrun as my graduation run and I was so proud of myself for managing to run the whole thing in 36:37. Feel...

Yay I've graduated 😀 As planned I did the Parkrun as my graduation run and I w...

Jomarie1979

Graduate•7 years ago

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Injured (but relieved)

Was repeating W7R3 yesterday early am, getting near the end and dreaming of finishing then wallop - hit the floor. Tripped on raised (4/5cms) bit of ground so...

Was repeating W7R3 yesterday early am, getting near the end and dreaming of fini...

JenniferCMS

Graduate•7 years ago

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5k by 50

I am doing couch 2 5k plan. Just finished week 6 and did 3.5k in 25 min. Hoping to get to 5k before I am 50 in a few weeks. Feeling fitter at 50 than I was...

I am doing couch 2 5k plan. Just finished week 6 and did 3.5k in 25 min. Hoping ...

Littlestamper

•7 years ago

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I did it!

Closer to nine months than nine weeks, but yesterday I ran W9R3, faster than I've run before and I felt invincible! Obligatory story and tips: I started in...

Closer to nine months than nine weeks, but yesterday I ran W9R3, faster than I'v...

Lauracorin

•7 years ago

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First Park Run

So yesterday I was debating whether to do Park run or not . With all the advice and support I had yesterday, I went to my local park run and only DID IT 😃....

So yesterday I was debating whether to do Park run or not . With all the advice...

Dal45

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Emmm, well done the 20 min run in a fashion . After 18 mins need to take a comfort break or accidents would have happened! I then continued and did extra 2...

Emmm, well done the 20 min run in a fashion . After 18 mins need to take a comfo...

Paullyon

•7 years ago

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New(ish) starter

Just found this forum. I was recommended to start the C25K by a friend who has now gone beyond week 9. I wanted to be fitter and healthier in general, but...

Just found this forum. I was recommended to start the C25K by a friend who has n...

Bangarang

•7 years ago

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Advice please...Rheumatoid Arthritis ?

Completed C25K last year, it was great but then got distracted and stopped running. Tried to go back to beginning in Jan but had health issues which have...

Completed C25K last year, it was great but then got distracted and stopped runni...

Beelady

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 completed

Completed week 8 this morning. A little warm. Although I'll not have graduated next Saturday I'm going to do my first parkrun. Should I use it as my final C25K...

Completed week 8 this morning. A little warm. Although I'll not have graduated n...

loubeelou76

Graduate•7 years ago

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The dreaded IC

Beautiful day for a park run, was feeling good. Had decided to stick with a 30 minute pacer so bit literally 90 seconds in and I twist my knee on uneven...

Beautiful day for a park run, was feeling good. Had decided to stick with a 30 m...

Emmyg

Graduate•7 years ago

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These little beauties came home with me yesterday. #newshoesklaxon.

I went shopping for a new watch yesterday as I can't see the face of mine without glasses. (#gettingolder😳) Anyway after hours of walking around the sales the...

I went shopping for a new watch yesterday as I can't see the face of mine withou...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK9R1

Well I'm in the home straight now having no consequences after celebrating my son's graduation yesterday. Run 1 of week 9 now in the bag on a beautiful sunny...

Well I'm in the home straight now having no consequences after celebrating my so...

Gwibiwyr51

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week5 day 3 today

Abit nervous 20 mins running ! I will go slow w and steady. Doing abit of the Bath Skyline today. M x

Abit nervous 20 mins running ! I will go slow w and steady. Doing abit of the Ba...

Formeandfelix

•7 years ago

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W9r2

Just one run left. Am getting slower I think because I am getting braver with hills. Experimenting with different paths in the woods and ended up with a long...

Just one run left. Am getting slower I think because I am getting braver with hi...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Nailed it!

Didn't think I would manage that W3R1, 3 min runs, but it was great, I didn't even notice it! (Good music choice I'm putting it down too) Long may it continue!...

Didn't think I would manage that W3R1, 3 min runs, but it was great, I didn't ev...

Runningraspberrydiva

Graduate•7 years ago

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W9R1

Wow! I've done 30 mins in the early morning sunshine. I loved it...and I haven't loved all my runs by any means. I just can't believe that I've got to this...

Wow! I've done 30 mins in the early morning sunshine. I loved it...and I haven't...

BexHM

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 run 3 complete

Yey ! I'm still here - running when my shift work defines but still here ! Feeling good and looking forward to starting week 5 on Wednesday! I'm trying to...

Yey ! I'm still here - running when my shift work defines but still here ! Feeli...

Nicciola

•7 years ago

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Week 7 Done

Bit cooler this morning, week 8 I'm coming for ya 😀. Have a fabulous weekend everyone. 😊

Bit cooler this morning, week 8 I'm coming for ya 😀. Have a fabulous weekend ev...

Nikkidoodle

•7 years ago

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Injury couch - week 7 now on hold

I've now been on the injury couch for 11 days with some kind of calf/heel injury which is limiting my ability to walk both on a flat and down stairs which...

I've now been on the injury couch for 11 days with some kind of calf/heel injury...

Lulu_xx

•7 years ago

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Week 8 complete!

Just got back from a nice run to finish the week and really feel proud of the progress so far. I tend to do early mornings for my runs during the because of...

Just got back from a nice run to finish the week and really feel proud of the pr...

Si68

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 niggles

Morning all. I completed week 8 run 1 yesterday and wanted to get some feedback on a couple of pains I'm getting now I'm running for longer. Specifically I'm...

Morning all. I completed week 8 run 1 yesterday and wanted to get some feedback ...

Lizloo

•7 years ago

1 Reply

First time on Injury Couch, advice needed!

I did W7R2 on Tuesday and found it the hardest so far, then on Weds I felt something pull in my mid-back and have been in pain and with limited back mobility...

I did W7R2 on Tuesday and found it the hardest so far, then on Weds I felt somet...

belonger

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2017

Week 6 seems so punishing.

Third in my age category!

Hello 30 minutes...

W6R3 complete!

Fist parkrun...... Walking up those hills 😅

W5 R3 completed!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

New PB at ParkRun

Really struggling, no motivation!

Graduated 🎉🎉

Injured (but relieved)

5k by 50

I did it!

First Park Run

Week 5 Run 3

New(ish) starter

Advice please...Rheumatoid Arthritis ?

Week 8 completed

The dreaded IC

These little beauties came home with me yesterday. #newshoesklaxon.

WK9R1

Week5 day 3 today

W9r2

Nailed it!

W9R1

Week 4 run 3 complete

Week 7 Done

Injury couch - week 7 now on hold

Week 8 complete!

Week 8 niggles

First time on Injury Couch, advice needed!

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