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Hey there just a quick hello as I've just signed up. I started C25k last week and did the first run of week 2 today! Have tried this before but fell off at...

Can’t quite believe I completed C25K yesterday! As a 63 yr old who has never been a runner this is quite an achievement for me! Anyone struggling - keep going...

I want to say a very BIG happy birthday to Oldfloss…many of us, me included might not be here if it wasn’t for her advice and support…here is a link to a poem...

Hi, so I’m nearing the completion of my C25K sessions 😅 .. Thought I’d treat myself to a new running watch. Amazon have it feels like, zillions, so I...

Welcome to this week’s Catch Up Corner! How’s your week been? Are you feeling motivated? Full of positivity or grumbling your way through your runs? This is...

Today I ran my 178th (not)parkrun in a time of 33:33, I always find times like that amusing

been running for 3 years - still not reached 5k. Started C25K again and on W7R3 - tried it last week and stopped after 10 mins, felt defeated and wondering...

Out at 5.45 this morning. Sun coming up and was surprised by frost on the cars!😮Enjoyed it, and was elated at the end when Jo' said I was now a runner! (I...

I’ve just seen on the news that Jo Whiley will be on BBC breakfast at 7.50am talking about Couch to 5k and the new runs. I’ve no idea what she’ll say but...

I headed off for my first 28 minute run of week 6 this morning. The wind has finally died down and it was surprisingly warm. I just wore a t-shirt over a long...

I am a 75year old man, who over the years has neglected myself with lack of exercise and over eating. the good thing is I don't smoke or drink, So decided it...

it’s been, in equal parts, a long time coming and also it sneaked up on me. I woke this morning at 7, closed my eyes for a minute and woke again at 9.40!! This...

hi. All been going super well and really pleased with progress. and this morning I did week 6 run 1, and it was a killer. I really thought that after...

I started C25K a while ago but didn't get beyond the first week! It wasn't that I didn't feel better for doing it, but life just took over and I found it too...

After a full 2 days off from running I did C25K Stepping Stones for the 3rd time, today was nice and easy compared to my last run, so the rest did me a power...

After having run stepping stone 3 times I thought I would move on to the Speed run, I found it very easy with very little real effort, I did not even break...

Hi Everyone. I graduated in January this year but have had a very up and down time since then, more down than up. So I have decided to go back to week 1.I...

Hi there. I’ve been slowly working my way into the program by running on the treadmill in the gym. My aim is to get through it all in the gym, then get...

Hi guys. Can anyone advise on what running trainers to purchase. I’m on week 6 and want to treat myself to some 😊

3rd time round for me, not ran for about a year and now starting again. Week 1 just complete. Was hoping for the muscle memory to kick in but seems like it’s...

I've just completed week 8, covering an average distance of 4.4km. At this pace, I should get to 4.7km in 30min next week. I feel like 5K in 30min is...

Morning everyone! It’s Catch Up Corner time again. How’s your week gone? Did your runs feel like you were flying like a gazelle or lumbering like an...

I’m about to start week 3 and I just want to check something… does everyone start out being absolutely terrible at running? 😂 I’ve seen you all in the park...

Hello all! Hope you're all well :) I'm not a regular poster, but feeling in the need for some motivation. I completed Couch to 5k a while ago now, and kept...

So close to the end of programme but first run of week 9 today and I had to stop at 27 mins - first time in the whole programme I’ve not completed a run. I’ve...

I managed to complete W5R2 this morning that’s 8 minute run then 5 minute walk then8 minute run. I’m so pleased with that. I could feel twinges in my ankle but...

Up early to avoid the sun. Enjoyed first 15 mins and the last 1 min - when I finally found myself on a lovely, flat long stretch of road - that was indeed a...

I’m a happy bunny today as this is the first time I’ve managed to run with only 1 rest day with no ankle/heel pain so although I was only jeffing 8/5/8. I...

I spent nearly all day sitting about in running gear thinking about going for a run. I missed the pre lunch window so thought I’d better eat first. Then I had...

Hello everyone…excuse my absence over the last couple of weeks but I’ve been on the most beautiful cruise around the Caribbean…and the first thing I packed...