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I’m a big bird and so far have not lost weight but I’m Not fussed at mo as feel amazing and definitely lost a couple of inches somewhere. But I do find I...

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I’m a big bird and so far have not lost weight but I’m Not fussed at mo as fee...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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Is consecutive day running really a no no?

Week 7 Hi folks, I’m still pinching myself that I can run for 25 minutes without stopping. I’ve never been a runner, even as a child I don’t think I ran...

Week 7 Hi folks, I’m still pinching myself that I can run for 25 minutes without...

Primmy24

Graduate•5 years ago

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I'm a Graduate

Today

Runtofit

Graduate•5 years ago

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My first run

Just started couch to 5k I have been walking about 25/30 miles a week since late May. I have not been able to run for years due to arthritis in my knees had a...

Just started couch to 5k I have been walking about 25/30 miles a week since late...

Carabean

•5 years ago

Felt a bit demotivated this week through sleepless nights but having managed 7 hours non interrupted sleep I hauled myself out and pleased to do 4kms as a...

Pretty wam today!

Felt a bit demotivated this week through sleepless nights but having managed 7 h...

Coolcookingteacher

Graduate•5 years ago

So I had more rest days than planned this week due to the removal men delivering the rest of the furniture. It’s lovely that all the family and all of our...

Week 8 finished, only one week left

So I had more rest days than planned this week due to the removal men delivering...

jmd104

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

What’s causing my numb foot??

Hello Can anyone help, if been running for 5 ish months, 2 x 5k runs plus a longer run (currently up to 7.5k) a week. Just recently I’ve been getting a...

Hello Can anyone help, if been running for 5 ish months, 2 x 5k runs plus a lon...

CrazyDogLady19

Graduate•5 years ago

Felt a bit demotivated this week through sleepless nights but having managed 7 hours non interrupted sleep I hauled myself out and pleased to do 4kms as a...

Pretty wam today!

Felt a bit demotivated this week through sleepless nights but having managed 7 h...

Coolcookingteacher

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduated

I've done it - and done my very first Park Run too. 3.05 miles in 43 minutes, up those gruelling hills. I'm so knackered now & I'm noticing aching muscles in...

I've done it - and done my very first Park Run too. 3.05 miles in 43 minutes, up...

Runtofit

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wow wow

Well I just did W9r1 and it was my best run ever. I never thought I’d get the running buz thing but I think I felt it today. Yeah

Well I just did W9r1 and it was my best run ever. I never thought I’d get the ru...

Scruff55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3: done! Off to week 4 ... and a little worried :)

Hello, It's really hot today in London (30c) and just wanted to post an update on my journey. I have now completed week 3, this morning. Few positives: I was...

Hello, It's really hot today in London (30c) and just wanted to post an update ...

Murielbez

Graduate•5 years ago

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New Shoes!

Not that I needed an excuse but it was my birthday on Thursday so I treated myself to these lovely shoes. Officially the most expensive shoes I own!!

Not that I needed an excuse but it was my birthday on Thursday so I treated myse...

Alyss18

Graduate•5 years ago

16 Replies

Michael Johnson lost his voice??

On my second time doing C25K and went to do my first run of week 9 but found an absence of dialogue. Was very difficult to run without the usual indicators of...

On my second time doing C25K and went to do my first run of week 9 but found an ...

1slowcoach

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 complete!

It is great (but hard!!) to be running again. Helped by new running clothes and fantastic support from friends. Today’s run was the hardest yet but I survived....

It is great (but hard!!) to be running again. Helped by new running clothes and ...

Josey51

•5 years ago

I have just completed W9r2 and I did struggle but I pushed myself and completed it. Problem is I am nowhere near 5k, just managing 4k. Do I keep going at the...

W9r2 and feeling unsure

I have just completed W9r2 and I did struggle but I pushed myself and completed ...

Kirbyblue

Graduate•5 years ago

Sorry to keep banging on about my legs, but I just want to check I’m doing this right! I am about to start wk8r1, but since wk6 my legs have been stiff and...

Stiff legs....

Sorry to keep banging on about my legs, but I just want to check I’m doing this ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Race for life pretty muddy!

I did it! I ran a lot of the way and had a blast - absolutely red hot but I’m here and I’ve done it and raised money for charity!

I did it! I ran a lot of the way and had a blast - absolutely red hot but I’m he...

MrsCC25K

•5 years ago

First run week 1. I actually got myself to do it! I've never been one for fitness and find it very hard to get motivated but my sister has been doing this for...

I did it!

First run week 1. I actually got myself to do it! I've never been one for fitnes...

rlcreatif

•5 years ago

My little Parkrun buddy joined me today for my 42nd Parkrun at my local Parkrun and he got to show off his new milestone 10 T-Shirt for the first time one week...

The first milestone T-Shirt

My little Parkrun buddy joined me today for my 42nd Parkrun at my local Parkrun ...

damienair

Graduate•5 years ago

Hi today I ran my graduation run at the Edinburgh Cramond park run. I did the run in 36.29 mins. I can’t believe how far I’ve come in the last 9 weeks! Looking...

Graduation run done

Hi today I ran my graduation run at the Edinburgh Cramond park run. I did the ru...

Glencar

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R3

My first post on forum and I have just completed W5R3 and I am really chuffed with myself. I didn't think I could do it after being knackered after R2 so put...

My first post on forum and I have just completed W5R3 and I am really chuffed wi...

nellanamron

•5 years ago

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A hot one today

Gosh, that was HOT this morning, despite being 6am! Managed to get through W8R2 although the last 10 minutes were pretty gruelling. I don’t think I’ve...

Gosh, that was HOT this morning, despite being 6am! Managed to get through W8R2...

NewRunner4

Graduate•5 years ago

I'm a longtime lurker, infrequent poster but very much enjoy the inspirational and encouraging posts on here. They have kept me going for nearly a year now. I...

Still running.... sort of

I'm a longtime lurker, infrequent poster but very much enjoy the inspirational a...

Suse70

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 run 2 in the heat!

Just got back from this run, was tough in the heat but did it! Pretty slow atm but guess it’s about endurance not speed when you start. My knees have been...

Just got back from this run, was tough in the heat but did it! Pretty slow atm b...

RunRach

Graduate•5 years ago

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Did my graduation Park Run

Very proud of myself today. Completed my longest at my quickest time. All the family were out running together it was really nice.

Very proud of myself today. Completed my longest at my quickest time. All the fa...

Dachshundluver

Graduate•5 years ago

I'm on week 7 C25K but chatted with friend during week about doing Parkrun - she said I'd be fine. So I turned up this morning and I did it! I managed to run...

1st Parkrun and 1st 5k under my belt - feeling very pleased with myself

I'm on week 7 C25K but chatted with friend during week about doing Parkrun - sh...

5dogs

Graduate•5 years ago

First week of running... EVER! Out early completed W1R3 and I’m feeling good. Stunning setting and gorgeous weather. Not dripped so much since ‘76.

Glorious Richmond Park

First week of running... EVER! Out early completed W1R3 and I’m feeling good. ...

DaiFit

Graduate•5 years ago