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Starting again

Completed last year, then fell down stairs carrying grandson, put on 10kg while recovering so having to start again, day one complete, wearing a leg brace, not...

Completed last year, then fell down stairs carrying grandson, put on 10kg while ...

Hanzy

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week6Run3. I’m a Officilly a Runner!!

I did it!!It was not as hard as I thought it would be. It’s all in the mind (and the breathing ha ha!)I’ve always believed I cannot run and will never run. I...

I did it!!It was not as hard as I thought it would be. It’s all in the mind (and...

ShonaPrincess

Graduate•3 years ago

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Day 2 of C 2 5k

Today was my second day after my first on Monday. Monday was hard and today was equally as hard. I know I am carrying a lot of additional weight being only...

Today was my second day after my first on Monday. Monday was hard and today was...

Bbrown1985

•3 years ago

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way too hot!!!

Hello all I have been ticking along quite nicely, improving my speed and distance, but this week, just too hot for me. Monday I ran for 20 mins before I had...

Hello all I have been ticking along quite nicely, improving my speed and distanc...

sbrown1264

Graduate•3 years ago

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W8R2

Ran W8R2 this morning and did a PB. I was thinking about headphones but decided I prefer running without them. It was warm and humid but nevertheless I enjoyed...

Ran W8R2 this morning and did a PB. I was thinking about headphones but decided ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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trying not to think too hard....

Did w5r2 this morning, (on pavements as my lovely new found running track was booked out by a school!! so bad start mentally) wasn't as bad as I thought it...

Did w5r2 this morning, (on pavements as my lovely new found running track was bo...

Hepsibah

•3 years ago

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Post covid jab run

Had my 2nd Astra Zeneca covid jab yesterday and apart from a slight headache felt pretty good . However , thought it best to go for only a 20 min light run...

Had my 2nd Astra Zeneca covid jab yesterday and apart from a slight headache fel...

Morethanjustastrole

Graduate•3 years ago

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I'm a 58 year old newbie

Did my first run/walk this morning. Didn't think I could run even for 60 seconds and I managed it. Very pleased about that. Never thought of myself as a runner...

Did my first run/walk this morning. Didn't think I could run even for 60 seconds...

CressidaB

Graduate•3 years ago

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W8R1 - ran home from my 2nd jab!

It’s another hot day and I was worried that if I had similar side effects to last time (which I’m not expecting to), I might get thrown off my rhythm of...

It’s another hot day and I was worried that if I had similar side effects to las...

mancrunner1

Graduate•3 years ago

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Running and heat - not a great combination☹️🤷🏻‍♀️

Currently on my third consolidation week. Running for 30mins and managing to do around 4.75km. Not too bothered about the distance but want to make sure I can...

Currently on my third consolidation week. Running for 30mins and managing to do ...

Trecha10

Graduate•3 years ago

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Plodding along

I haven’t posted for a couple of weeks as am just plodding along. Have settled into two runs a week. One long (up to six k now ) and one short. (About 3). I...

I haven’t posted for a couple of weeks as am just plodding along. Have settled ...

Badrun

Graduate•3 years ago

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Thank you!! It’s an amazing programme and community!!

On Thursday 27th May I completed my last run!! My feeling of euphoria lasted most of the day especially after family and friends found out and messages and...

On Thursday 27th May I completed my last run!! My feeling of euphoria lasted mos...

Carpediem24

Graduate•3 years ago

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I'm new

C25k wk2 Developed muscular pain, left thigh, hip 2 groin. Easing after 3 day break. Missing jo wiley.

C25k wk2 Developed muscular pain, left thigh, hip 2 groin. Easing after 3 day b...

Tomsun

•3 years ago

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Week 8 run 3 treadmill

Well I'm well and truly shattered this heat is a killer 🤣🤣🤣, not sure whether I should repeat this week to try get faster or just go for week 9

Well I'm well and truly shattered this heat is a killer 🤣🤣🤣, not sure whether...

Dawnc1975

•3 years ago

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Slow Jogging

Prob the easiest explanation of Slow Jogging

chunkypie

Graduate•3 years ago

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First run of second stab at ct5k

What a lovely day for a run! I went out and about at 4.30am( my preferred time ) with the dog and my trusty trainers. I found the first run Very pleasant and...

What a lovely day for a run! I went out and about at 4.30am( my preferred time )...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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So proud of myself

Am so pleased with myself this morning - aside from getting out at 5.45am to do my run as I'm working extra hours today, I also successfully completed week 4...

Am so pleased with myself this morning - aside from getting out at 5.45am to do ...

Penguingirl1

Graduate•3 years ago

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Graduated....

Well never thought I would but I completed the programme, really pleased to have made such progress although my last run today seemed to be my hardest lol......

Well never thought I would but I completed the programme, really pleased to have...

mg75

Graduate•3 years ago

4 Replies

Weight loss meal plan

Hi I just wanted to know if anyone can help me with a sample meal plan or guide me to where I could get one? I’m feeling extremely low because I’m on week 7 of...

Hi I just wanted to know if anyone can help me with a sample meal plan or guide ...

GG-girl

Graduate•3 years ago

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Is 'Maximum Effort' too much?

I'm using a cheap fitness tracker and take a screenshot of my stats after each run. I've read IannodaTruffe's excellent article about heart rate and worked...

I'm using a cheap fitness tracker and take a screenshot of my stats after each r...

Yesletsgo

Graduate•3 years ago

7 Replies

Awful awful run 😩

Week 12 (consolidation run). Last week I managed 5k for the first time I ran for 40 minutes and loved it. I guess I know why I’ve just had an awful run but...

Week 12 (consolidation run). Last week I managed 5k for the first time I ran fo...

Jurgen77

Graduate•3 years ago

29 Replies

Stuck on W5R3

I have found C25K a real struggle. It took me 23 goes to do the 14 runs up to W5R2, and now I've had 12 goes at R3 and counting! Last Thursday I managed to do...

I have found C25K a real struggle. It took me 23 goes to do the 14 runs up to W5...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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W9R2 - Good run, misty morning, no calf pain!

I was a little apprehensive for this run given that during my last run, I had some left calf pain. Luckily, today's run was free from calf pain, just the usual...

I was a little apprehensive for this run given that during my last run, I had so...

Pigpog

Graduate•3 years ago

20 Replies

Never trust spotify

I haven't run for 2.5 weeks for various reasons (work, other commitments and a touch of laziness) but after finding out late Sunday that I wouldn't have to...

I haven't run for 2.5 weeks for various reasons (work, other commitments and a t...

JulieByf

Graduate•3 years ago

7 Replies

DOH!

I just replied to a post that was made 12 months ago!!!! Wot A Idiot. Feeling silly.

I just replied to a post that was made 12 months ago!!!! Wot A Idiot. Feeling si...

Hepsibah

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Look what else arrived today!

Bespoke t shirt and medal to commemorate my virtual HM. Sprinters helped me design the tee, but did their own thing on the medal. They really are so helpful,...

Bespoke t shirt and medal to commemorate my virtual HM. Sprinters helped me desi...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•3 years ago

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Look what arrived today!

Perfect timing from those lovely people at Sprinters...I didn't specify a design, this is what they came up with. I love the ribbon... Please feel free to...

Perfect timing from those lovely people at Sprinters...I didn't specify a design...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•3 years ago

6 Replies

Re-starting to find myself again

Hello to this wonderful forum which helped me to keep going nearly four years ago when I graduated Couch to 5K. It was an achievement I never thought I’d ever...

Hello to this wonderful forum which helped me to keep going nearly four years ag...

Sadeskin

Graduate•3 years ago

13 Replies

Week 6 run 3 done - 25minutes non stop and so pleased to achieve this :)

Just wanted to share my success that I have now completed week 6 run 3 - and achieving the 25 minutes non stop run. Not bad for an overweight, type1 diabetic...

Just wanted to share my success that I have now completed week 6 run 3 - and ach...

Scrambled_Legs

Graduate•3 years ago

10 Replies

Japanese Slow running

I’m posting to, once again, sing the praises of slow running. I’m now running at 5k in 45 minutes pace instead of 5k in 40 minutes. I’m not gasping for breath,...

I’m posting to, once again, sing the praises of slow running. I’m now running at...

Bruuuce

Graduate•3 years ago

5 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2021

Starting again

Week6Run3. I’m a Officilly a Runner!!

Day 2 of C 2 5k

way too hot!!!

W8R2

trying not to think too hard....

Post covid jab run

I'm a 58 year old newbie

W8R1 - ran home from my 2nd jab!

Running and heat - not a great combination☹️🤷🏻‍♀️

Plodding along

Thank you!! It’s an amazing programme and community!!

I'm new

Week 8 run 3 treadmill

Slow Jogging

First run of second stab at ct5k

So proud of myself

Graduated....

Weight loss meal plan

Is 'Maximum Effort' too much?

Awful awful run 😩

Stuck on W5R3

W9R2 - Good run, misty morning, no calf pain!

Never trust spotify

DOH!

Look what else arrived today!

Look what arrived today!

Re-starting to find myself again

Week 6 run 3 done - 25minutes non stop and so pleased to achieve this :)

Japanese Slow running

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