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W3R1 DONE!!

Still not quite believing I did it. It felt so good (when I finished) and surprisingly I wasn't as near death as I expected at the end. The biggest news from...

Still not quite believing I did it. It felt so good (when I finished) and surpr...

Lorijay

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back with a vengeance!

So repeated W5R3 today as come back to running last wk after almost 6 months out. Couldn't complete last time, took 3 goes... this time?...easy peasy lemon...

So repeated W5R3 today as come back to running last wk after almost 6 months out...

CB27LJ10

•6 years ago

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W8R1 - The best run yet!

Soft rain, beautiful surroundings and 28 minutes of feeling relaxed, happy and equal to it all. I am a very happy woman 😊 What would I (will I) do without...

Soft rain, beautiful surroundings and 28 minutes of feeling relaxed, happy and e...

msanni

•6 years ago

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Completed W5 😁

Omg I did it 🎉 wk 5 in the bag ! I am utterly shocked at how I found that jog ( I jog I don't run 🤣🤣🤣) I am feeling fantastic at the moment . Onwards to...

Omg I did it 🎉 wk 5 in the bag ! I am utterly shocked at how I found that jog ...

Cwtch2018

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R1 completed

W1R1 Complete and feels good.😊 I must admit looking on at the longer runs is daunting to think it is possible at the moment but I'm so derermined to do this....

W1R1 Complete and feels good.😊 I must admit looking on at the longer runs is da...

Shazzaroo1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 if couch to 5k and just completed my first full 25 min run

Hi all, just thought I would say hi! I am into my 7 week now and my running buddies have injuries so rather than stop going (still feel self conscious on my...

Hi all, just thought I would say hi! I am into my 7 week now and my running budd...

Jojobark

•6 years ago

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W3R1 done without style

So I’ve been dreading this. The 90 second run, no problem - I didn’t start week 2 thinking that! The 90 second walk was way too short imvho and I was a bit out...

So I’ve been dreading this. The 90 second run, no problem - I didn’t start week ...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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C210k Week 10 Run 1

Well after slogging past the toxic 10. I really enjoyed this run. For week 10 it’s 5 minute warm up walk 15 min run 1 min walk X 3 Cool down 5 min walk...

Well after slogging past the toxic 10. I really enjoyed this run. For week 10 it...

TheRiddler8t2

Graduate•6 years ago

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Big Birthday this year....need to get fitter !

Hi all..new today, did my first run this morning. I have struggled with fitness for a while as I have had a couple of ops on my spine and to be honest... I...

Hi all..new today, did my first run this morning. I have struggled with fitness ...

Dawnie16

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newbie - Really want to achieve this.

Well today was the first day of my couch to 5k. Day 1 run1 . I found it more difficult than I thought, when I read that it was 60 sec of running then 90sec of...

Well today was the first day of my couch to 5k. Day 1 run1 . I found it more dif...

Dawnie16

Graduate•6 years ago

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The long dreaded W5R3

I started this programme after my partner graduated. I could she how much she was enjoying it and thought I’d give it a go. I have never run in my life and...

I started this programme after my partner graduated. I could she how much she wa...

GRoy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Fitness trackers

Hi all, just ran w 3 r 1 yesterday so I'm on a rest day today, really pleased with my progress so far, how does it happen, how do you go from not doing any or...

Hi all, just ran w 3 r 1 yesterday so I'm on a rest day today, really pleased wi...

Janey1xx

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk2 Day1 done ✔

Feeling fantastic, 1st run of wk2 felt easier than obviously wk1 day1 🤣 Out in my new gear today too, much more comfortable 👍

Feeling fantastic, 1st run of wk2 felt easier than obviously wk1 day1 🤣 Out in ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W9r1 disaster

Well, I did wonder if 5 days off due to flu would hamper W9r1....and boy, was I right. Made it to 20 mins and then the legs just gave up 😞 Anyway - all it...

Well, I did wonder if 5 days off due to flu would hamper W9r1....and boy, was I ...

Sarahjane47

Graduate•6 years ago

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Victory over inner couch?

Wk1 R3 saw two mini-achievements today. For the first time ever I went running first thing in the morning with just a big glass of water to sustain me - and...

Wk1 R3 saw two mini-achievements today. For the first time ever I went running ...

Skylark64

•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 3

Went out for Run 3 this morning. Having never run before in my life, the first two were difficult but enjoyable. Then from the outset this morning, despite...

Went out for Run 3 this morning. Having never run before in my life, the first t...

Horatio_McSherry

•6 years ago

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Wk1

Hi All. Just started this running malarkey this week. Today will be W1R3. I have to say I am finding it difficult but am determined to achieve this. Does...

Hi All. Just started this running malarkey this week. Today will be W1R3. I have...

PeteG52

•6 years ago

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New

New to this am 57 years old want to be fit and eat healthily any tips on trainers as I'm just going to start week 3 run 1 my heel underneath is a bit sore

New to this am 57 years old want to be fit and eat healthily any tips on trainer...

Paulineatthebeach

•6 years ago

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Where to pick up...?

Started couch to 5k in Feb. Only got 3 weeks in before an extended holiday (which consisted of zero running!) Where should I pick up from? It’s now been...

Started couch to 5k in Feb. Only got 3 weeks in before an extended holiday (whic...

BilloRuns

•6 years ago

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Wk 9: run1 done on: my First 5k Park Run! DONE! I was slowest and one of ones at back but I did it!: in 9 weeks and 16 stone x

If I can do it - literally anyone can! Xxx

P0tter

•6 years ago

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Yayyyy!!!! First outside run.

Tested my blood sugars this morning and they seem to be coming down, as is my weight and my dress size, so to celebrate I did my first outdoor run. W8R3. It...

Tested my blood sugars this morning and they seem to be coming down, as is my we...

WalkingWithLabradors

Graduate•6 years ago

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Get Away By

Week 3 Run 1, it’s lambing on the farm, normally I’d hitch a ride, side saddle of course in back of hubbys quad bike but not today ..isn’t it your W3R1 he said...

Week 3 Run 1, it’s lambing on the farm, normally I’d hitch a ride, side saddle o...

Jullaly

Graduate•6 years ago

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Do we divorce?

We started C25K beginning of January as 4 inexperienced runners with likely similar levels of fitness, though I am a 2 stone heavier than the rest. We...

We started C25K beginning of January as 4 inexperienced runners with likely s...

Denbo64

Graduate•6 years ago

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Injury Update

Morning all, As some of you may be aware, I’ve been on the IC with a torn Hamstring I sustained at my local Parkrun 3 weeks ago. I’ve been having Physio...

Morning all, As some of you may be aware, I’ve been on the IC with a torn Hamstr...

TedG

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk8 R3 - At last, run by river with dog 😁😁

For the first time, I drove to the river this morning and ran with my dog, a very energetic springer spaniel. It was great! This has been one of my goals so...

For the first time, I drove to the river this morning and ran with my dog, a ve...

sarah65

•6 years ago

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WHAT I LIKE MOSTLY ABOUT RUNNING!

--- is the running community. Why is the running community so unique??? I believe that it is because if you tell 3 different runners of different ages, gender,...

--- is the running community. Why is the running community so unique??? I believ...

Bazza1234

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wow I’m unfit, c25k struggling .... I will have to face I’m just Not tall enough for my weight ....

I have now managed 2 of the week one training sessions , but can hardly do the runs at all , I just manage a slightly faster ( not quite a jog) kinda movement,...

I have now managed 2 of the week one training sessions , but can hardly do the r...

Krunch

•6 years ago

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It's in sight!

I was going to run today ,then I wasn't. Was....wasn't. 3 hours sleep, but I thought, sod it, I'm awake anyway. So glad I did. I did forget to switch hr...

I was going to run today ,then I wasn't. Was....wasn't. 3 hours sleep, but I th...

Jell6

Graduate•6 years ago

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my first 5k race

I started the c25k back in Jan, fed up of being over weight and un happy, and found this app great I am now on week 8 after repeating a few weeks, and...

I started the c25k back in Jan, fed up of being over weight and un happy, and fo...

tinkerfairy5

•6 years ago

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Qiestion about pinned posts

Can anyone explain how pinned posted get posted to the view pinned posts section on the app? Im not sure if or how this is where I pin favorite posts or of...

Can anyone explain how pinned posted get posted to the view pinned posts section...

tmaryon1

•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

W3R1 DONE!!

Back with a vengeance!

W8R1 - The best run yet!

Completed W5 😁

W1R1 completed

Week 7 if couch to 5k and just completed my first full 25 min run

W3R1 done without style

C210k Week 10 Run 1

Big Birthday this year....need to get fitter !

Newbie - Really want to achieve this.

The long dreaded W5R3

Fitness trackers

Wk2 Day1 done ✔

W9r1 disaster

Victory over inner couch?

Week 1 Run 3

Wk1

New

Where to pick up...?

Wk 9: run1 done on: my First 5k Park Run! DONE! I was slowest and one of ones at back but I did it!: in 9 weeks and 16 stone x

Yayyyy!!!! First outside run.

Get Away By

Do we divorce?

Injury Update

Wk8 R3 - At last, run by river with dog 😁😁

WHAT I LIKE MOSTLY ABOUT RUNNING!

Wow I’m unfit, c25k struggling .... I will have to face I’m just Not tall enough for my weight ....

It's in sight!

my first 5k race

Qiestion about pinned posts

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