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another lovely sunny day.

although I am taking it steadily I moved onto week 5 last week and did run1 , not pushing myself too much I repeated that run again this morning rather than...

although I am taking it steadily I moved onto week 5 last week and did run1 , no...

limberlou

Graduate•3 months ago

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Week 8 , who would have thought it!

well Week 8 run 1 , who would have thought 8 weeks ago when I could barely run for 60 seconds without oxygen! And here we are in 8 short weeks 28 minutes...

well Week 8 run 1 , who would have thought 8 weeks ago when I could barely run f...

Lowender

Graduate•3 months ago

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Week 9

And so I've made it to the last week of the programme or 'Week 9' as it's also known. No hiccups (literally and metaphorically) no repeat runs, no packing it...

And so I've made it to the last week of the programme or 'Week 9' as it's also k...

TwoPoachedEggs

Graduate•3 months ago

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Week 1 done

Starting again after picking up my new “multi activity all terrain” prosthetic leg last week. It was prescribed in January 2023.. but bunion surgery on the...

Starting again after picking up my new “multi activity all terrain” prosthetic l...

PeggySusi

Graduate•3 months ago

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treadmill to track?

I completed C25K last month and have done each run on the treadmill in our garage (a God send for the pants weather we’ve had!) and I really like it. I am...

I completed C25K last month and have done each run on the treadmill in our garag...

Wobbly_mum

Graduate•3 months ago

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Hi there 😀

Hi there, I’m 62, and not in anyway considered to be a natural in any type of sport. However, here I am undertaking the Couch to 5K programme for the second...

Hi there, I’m 62, and not in anyway considered to be a natural in any type of s...

Progressing

Graduate•3 months ago

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Here again

So 5 years ago I started the couch 2 5k, I did it for a few weeks and one thing turned into another and a few injuries later I was back to eating and drinking...

So 5 years ago I started the couch 2 5k, I did it for a few weeks and one thing ...

Fatboynotyetslim

•3 months ago

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week 7 run 2

Two months ago I was stressing about running for two minutes at a time, now 25 mins feels like a breeze! I did have to do week 5 run 1 three times before I...

Two months ago I was stressing about running for two minutes at a time, now 25 m...

Taran123

•3 months ago

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Wk3 run1

I am so pleased with myself. I did the 90 sec run then walk and then the first 3 minute run . Half way through I came to a junction and I took the slightly...

I am so pleased with myself. I did the 90 sec run then walk and then the first ...

oldperson47

Graduate•3 months ago

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3 years Runniversary

A reminder popped up in my calendar - today is 3 years since those first intrepid steps for C25K Since then I've run more than 1,000 km. Longest run was 10k...

A reminder popped up in my calendar - today is 3 years since those first intrepi...

Yesletsgo

Graduate•3 months ago

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Love my new shoes but turns out they're not magic ones 😊

After a few false starts, took delivery of my new trainers over the weekend. I waa super excited to do my first run in them today (W6R2) but it turned out to...

After a few false starts, took delivery of my new trainers over the weekend. I ...

Gottamakechanges

Graduate•3 months ago

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W8R1 👍

How chuffed am I? Well, nearly as delighted and amazed when I baked a perfect Pineapple upside-down cake in Year 7!!! Thank you community for being there to...

How chuffed am I? Well, nearly as delighted and amazed when I baked a perfect P...

Heti

Graduate•3 months ago

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Running too slow?

Hi Everyone, I am recovering from binge eating I have had a lot of relapses, due to which I am not able to stay consistent with my running. Before I had...

Hi Everyone, I am recovering from binge eating I have had a lot of relapses, d...

Soulstar3496

•3 months ago

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feeling old

I’ve completed day 2 week three which I’m so chuffed with, but I seem to have strained my glute muscle, well I think that’s what it is I didn’t feel it during...

I’ve completed day 2 week three which I’m so chuffed with, but I seem to have st...

Willow5166

•3 months ago

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"Am I too old?"

No, you really are not. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLnwod55J3w

John_W

Graduate•3 months ago

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Running after Retinal tear surgery

Hi everyone, I've had two retinal tears to my right eye in the space of 10 weeks and have had subsequent laser surgery for both tears. With the first tear, I...

Hi everyone, I've had two retinal tears to my right eye in the space of 10 week...

mcgu

•3 months ago

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A fabulous little run this morning.

Well I think I can say that was a-maz-ing A beautiful morning for a run - cool but dry and no ice. So I set off and decided to do 2x5 minute runs with a...

Well I think I can say that was a-maz-ing A beautiful morning for a run - cool...

Scruff55

Graduate•3 months ago

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Here we go again!

I am just about to do C25K for the 3rd time. Hoping I stick to it this time. I completed the fist 2 but COVID has knocked the stuffing out of me a bit. Any...

I am just about to do C25K for the 3rd time. Hoping I stick to it this time. I c...

Dogrunner1

•3 months ago

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ouch my calf

just completed W7 R3 and 1 minute before end of 25 min run felt a little tug in right calf , stopped running and walked home , bit sore in calf area but fine...

just completed W7 R3 and 1 minute before end of 25 min run felt a little tug in ...

Lowender

Graduate•3 months ago

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Parkrun!

I was a bit nervous about going back to Parkrun. I ran my local event once 5 years ago on two good knees in a time of 32:21. I’m a lot slower now, which I’m...

I was a bit nervous about going back to Parkrun. I ran my local event once 5 yea...

ktsok

Graduate•3 months ago

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My 3rd time graduating!

I completed my final run of week 9 today on the treadmill. I am delighted but run so much slower inside. My best distance outside is 4.25km this time. Still a...

I completed my final run of week 9 today on the treadmill. I am delighted but ru...

Maggie-Moo

Graduate•3 months ago

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First week redone after 9 months on the injury couch!

Just completed the first 3 runs of week one after my injury problems. You have never seen such a happy smiley runner, even in the wind and rain! My feet are...

Just completed the first 3 runs of week one after my injury problems. You have n...

Dansac29

Graduate•3 months ago

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A run of 2 halves and 3 parts!

After two weeks away and 6 lovely coastal trail runs I layered up this morning ready for Parkrun. 3° was rather less than I've been used to recently, 23 has...

After two weeks away and 6 lovely coastal trail runs I layered up this morning r...

Bruch1

Graduate•3 months ago

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Am I ready for W8?

Having just finished W7R1,R2&R3 (x3), am I ready for W8? My stamina and fitness are good on the whole. I’m incorporating Yoga classes now as well to aid...

Having just finished W7R1,R2&R3 (x3), am I ready for W8? My stamina and fitness...

Heti

Graduate•3 months ago

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Carers Fatigue

First run today since my wife of nearly 54 years passed away, only 1.8k but another start. It gave me a chance to realise that as my wife needed more & more...

First run today since my wife of nearly 54 years passed away, only 1.8k but anot...

Jonwil

Graduate•3 months ago

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feeling sore

never ever did I think I would get to week four and today is my last run in that section. I’ve checked out next week and all I can say is oh hell what have I...

never ever did I think I would get to week four and today is my last run in that...

Colouringlover

•3 months ago

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Feeling old update 😀

week 3 Completed week 2 Just completed my first run of week 3 Boy o boy !! Very wet, need to get some decent wet weather running gear, but so...

week 3 Completed week 2 Just completed my first run of week 3 Boy o boy...

Willow5166

•3 months ago

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Last three days a complete washout exercise wise.

So, despite things generally moving fwd and progressing, I had a set back this week.My daughter who is a nurse, brought her work home with her ! In the shape...

So, despite things generally moving fwd and progressing, I had a set back this w...

Jeffjones297

•3 months ago

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It went better than anticipated, panic over.

My friend has her sister staying with her while her dad recuperates from his stay in hospital. When at home, she goes running with a friend 2 or 3 times a week...

My friend has her sister staying with her while her dad recuperates from his sta...

Lizzie_NewStart

Graduate•3 months ago

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CATCH-up-CORNER... MARCH WEEK ONE . Come on In... Everyone is Welcome. UPDATE...

Hello everyone... welcome to the Corner... and WHITE RABBITS! They will be today! Cool here today, and about to turn to a white wonderland ! First of March...

Hello everyone... welcome to the Corner... and WHITE RABBITS! They will be today...

Oldfloss

Administrator•3 months ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2024

another lovely sunny day.

Week 8 , who would have thought it!

Week 9

Week 1 done

treadmill to track?

Hi there 😀

Here again

week 7 run 2

Wk3 run1

3 years Runniversary

Love my new shoes but turns out they're not magic ones 😊

W8R1 👍

Running too slow?

feeling old

"Am I too old?"

Running after Retinal tear surgery

A fabulous little run this morning.

Here we go again!

ouch my calf

Parkrun!

My 3rd time graduating!

First week redone after 9 months on the injury couch!

A run of 2 halves and 3 parts!

Am I ready for W8?

Carers Fatigue

feeling sore

Feeling old update 😀

Last three days a complete washout exercise wise.

It went better than anticipated, panic over.

CATCH-up-CORNER... MARCH WEEK ONE . Come on In... Everyone is Welcome. UPDATE...

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