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Tough run - W3R3

This was the first run I’ve been putting off or not looking forward to. After a full day at the test match and all that came with it and then a busy day out...

This was the first run I’ve been putting off or not looking forward to. After a ...

NearlyMan

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back to running after a fall

I went out this morning to do Wk9R3...5 minutes in I fell. Flat on my face and my knuckles took the full force. Nothing is broken, I just feel bruised. What I...

I went out this morning to do Wk9R3...5 minutes in I fell. Flat on my face and m...

Jemmawoody

Graduate•5 years ago

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Do You Get Bored When Running?

If a 3 minute run is boring you then you should probably peg the whole thing and take up something more exciting like sky or deep sea diving. But does a 30 min...

If a 3 minute run is boring you then you should probably peg the whole thing and...

mrrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Missing a run in week 5

My dog was spayed Thursday and am finding it hard to get 30mins to myself to finish week 5! What happens if I miss it, do I need to do the week again in week...

My dog was spayed Thursday and am finding it hard to get 30mins to myself to fin...

Lynwilliams50

•5 years ago

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Why do I run?

In July 2018 after a lull in exercise I did too much cycling too quickly for the level of fitness I had and ended up with exertional rhabdomyolysis. Say what?...

In July 2018 after a lull in exercise I did too much cycling too quickly for the...

Katnap

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 Day 3 done!!

I can't believe I have just run for 20 minutes. Although I must say I could feel my calves after the first 10 and the rest was a struggle, but I did it and...

I can't believe I have just run for 20 minutes. Although I must say I could feel...

MiskyB

•5 years ago

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Week 7 - Time to try running outside?

Morning Couchto5Kers!☀️👋 How are you all? Well first an update on where I’m up to - I’ve just completed Run 1 of Week 7 and am still feeling good.👍🏼No new...

Morning Couchto5Kers!☀️👋 How are you all? Well first an update on where I’m up ...

BeckyBabble

Graduate•5 years ago

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Well I did it!

I’ve not run for over 5 years due to Oa in my knee, 5 surgeries later and I’ve been told by 2 Consultants I can try again. So, hubby got me a treadmill as it’s...

I’ve not run for over 5 years due to Oa in my knee, 5 surgeries later and I’ve b...

MummyJeffers

•5 years ago

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First One Done!

Run 1 of week 1 completed pain free - so happy as have been out of action for a long time! 😅

Run 1 of week 1 completed pain free - so happy as have been out of action for a ...

AliBrighton

•5 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3- FAIL

Up with the sparrows at 7am as I knew today is going to get hot very quickly. Left the house at 07.30. 14 minutes into the 25 min run, I started to slow up and...

Up with the sparrows at 7am as I knew today is going to get hot very quickly. Le...

JaynePri

•5 years ago

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35 minutes and a blister

We planned a lazy morning in bed as i was at work til gone ten last night but woke early and decided to get it over and done with I put my favourite running...

We planned a lazy morning in bed as i was at work til gone ten last night but wo...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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The Sloth Has Shuffled to the finish line!

Can not believe it. Feeling emotional - the girl who was last in the dreaded cross country at school PE lessons. I’m still not sure what made me choose running...

Can not believe it. Feeling emotional - the girl who was last in the dreaded cro...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•5 years ago

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I’ve only gone and done it!

Amazing. After taking my first faltering steps of week1 run 1 on Friday 28th June, I have completed the course today! I never thought I would get this far! I...

Amazing. After taking my first faltering steps of week1 run 1 on Friday 28th Jun...

Birker

Graduate•5 years ago

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Discovered something pretty cool!!😋😁

I bet you peeps all know this already, but hey, I'm sharing anyway, it might help someone else!😊 I was out for my usual 5k attempt, I say attempt because...

I bet you peeps all know this already, but hey, I'm sharing anyway, it might hel...

Cakerunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R3 & week 8 DONE!

W8R3 and week 8 DONE! We're on holiday in the middle of the Durham dales so very beautiful views today! Had to dodge a lot of sheep poo and climb over a gate...

W8R3 and week 8 DONE! We're on holiday in the middle of the Durham dales so ver...

ChoosingHappy

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation Run 6

I woke up at 6.30am but dithered about and regretted it when I eventually started the run at 7.45am as the sun had come out !! It was really warm and the first...

I woke up at 6.30am but dithered about and regretted it when I eventually starte...

CAFC62

Graduate•5 years ago

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I did it!!!

I have just completed week 5 run 3 and I can’t quite believe it, I’ve been putting it off for the last 2 days and for the first 5 minutes my legs felt like...

I have just completed week 5 run 3 and I can’t quite believe it, I’ve been putti...

Thebluesmartie

•5 years ago

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Slooooowwww

Hi All, I'm new here. Approx 2 years ago I completed the C25K and was an active runner and I also participated in OCR's (about 2-3 month). Last year I...

Hi All, I'm new here. Approx 2 years ago I completed the C25K and was an active...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W8 R1. In the bag

Whoop whoop! Managed to run 28 mins so pleased 🤣🤣 Have a great day all xx

Twinkle9

Graduate•5 years ago

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Finally Done!

Took me a long time but I’ve finally completed the couch to 5 k program. Today was week 9 run 3 for me following the Apple podcast. I walked 5 mins, ran 36...

Took me a long time but I’ve finally completed the couch to 5 k program. Today w...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Park run 5

Park Run 5, the weather hot. I knew it was difficult to do a PB again, but I enjoyed the camaraderie that experienced, lovely chats, whilst running. Great...

Park Run 5, the weather hot. I knew it was difficult to do a PB again, but I enj...

Rogie55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Struggling!!!!!???

Still struggling to do 25 minutes. Managed 20 yesterday got a busy weekend ahead can’t see me out running til Wednesday at earliest. Doing 3 runs a week but...

Still struggling to do 25 minutes. Managed 20 yesterday got a busy weekend ahead...

Scruff55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Trail shoes v running trainers to prevent a repeat of my hippo impression?

Ok...so, there I was joffling along the riverbank (which was getting very overgrown) with water from the long grass squelching in my trainers. I was just...

Ok...so, there I was joffling along the riverbank (which was getting very overgr...

Benttoe

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 - On The Straight And Narrow

So today I kept it plain and simple 😊 No major hills, no climbing up steps to be met by Dracula 🦇 Just a long straight road with a gentle incline and lots of...

So today I kept it plain and simple 😊 No major hills, no climbing up steps to b...

AliHC

Graduate•5 years ago

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Thank you to our Volunteers

We appreciate your effort and time in helping us and keeping this forum the encouraging, motivating space that it is! 🥇🏃‍♀️🥇🏃‍♀️🥇🏃‍♀️

We appreciate your effort and time in helping us and keeping this forum the enco...

Annieapple

Administrator•5 years ago

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Parkrun 1

Well I flumped my way around Cannon Hill Parkrun today. I ran/ walked it because about 3.3km is still my max running but I feel quite chuffed. My time didn't...

Well I flumped my way around Cannon Hill Parkrun today. I ran/ walked it because...

Flump1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Favourite voice

Who is your favourite couch potatoe voice. I started with Sarah and I am trying Michael now for a change..

Who is your favourite couch potatoe voice. I started with Sarah and I am trying ...

Doddery123

Graduate•5 years ago

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Whew! Chasewater Park Run

If anyone is nearing the end of Couch to 5 or actually finished it and wondering what is next, go to Park Run! Every Sat 9am 5k at a park near you. All sizes,...

If anyone is nearing the end of Couch to 5 or actually finished it and wondering...

Coolcookingteacher

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 finally completed

Yippee finally completed, week 3 is insight. Quite enjoying it. I actually woke up at 8.30am thought right I'm running before I have breakfast or do anything...

Yippee finally completed, week 3 is insight. Quite enjoying it. I actually woke ...

tamleigh

•5 years ago

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EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR ON THE FORUM

This post has also been put on the Bridge to 10k forum. Some of you may be aware that a couple of days ago there was the need to delete an abusive post on the...

This post has also been put on the Bridge to 10k forum. Some of you may be aware...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•5 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2019

Tough run - W3R3

Back to running after a fall

Do You Get Bored When Running?

Missing a run in week 5

Why do I run?

Week 5 Day 3 done!!

Week 7 - Time to try running outside?

Well I did it!

First One Done!

Week 6 Run 3- FAIL

35 minutes and a blister

The Sloth Has Shuffled to the finish line!

I’ve only gone and done it!

Discovered something pretty cool!!😋😁

W8R3 & week 8 DONE!

Consolidation Run 6

I did it!!!

Slooooowwww

W8 R1. In the bag

Finally Done!

Park run 5

Struggling!!!!!???

Trail shoes v running trainers to prevent a repeat of my hippo impression?

Week 8 Run 2 - On The Straight And Narrow

Thank you to our Volunteers

Parkrun 1

Favourite voice

Whew! Chasewater Park Run

Week 2 finally completed

EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR ON THE FORUM

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