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I'm having problems with my left ankle, help?!

About 3 months ago I started the C25k, never believing it would actually get me running, but lo and behold week 4 comes along and I was actually starting to...

About 3 months ago I started the C25k, never believing it would actually get me ...

NicholaR

•11 years ago

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Feeling sorry for myself!!

Did my 30 minute run yesterday, by the end I felt like I was dragging myself through treacle. Have felt a little niggle around my knee the last couple of...

Did my 30 minute run yesterday, by the end I felt like I was dragging myself th...

scotsheather

Graduate•11 years ago

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Just done I my first run week one and survived!

Hi not done anything like this before! Running and writing on a forum. But everyone seems so positive and encouraging. Many people seem to be 50 which is my...

Hi not done anything like this before! Running and writing on a forum. But eve...

Flossie12

•11 years ago

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Week 3 done

Done the last run of week 3 this afternoon. Hoping for colder weather and rain as promised by the forecast (which to be fair it was during the morning) but by...

Done the last run of week 3 this afternoon. Hoping for colder weather and rain ...

Bristol_plodder

•11 years ago

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Week 1.......I did it and lived!

3rd run and I actually managed to complete the week 1 podcast, last run was a real struggle but I'm so pleased with myself!

3rd run and I actually managed to complete the week 1 podcast, last run was a re...

Mustkeepgoing

•11 years ago

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W4 R1 - 24 hours later and I still can't stop smiling!

I finished W4 R1 yesterday evening - and I've not stopped smiling since. Just over a month ago I struggled with W1R1 and now, I can run. For five minutes....

I finished W4 R1 yesterday evening - and I've not stopped smiling since. Just ov...

mummystar

Graduate•11 years ago

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W7R1 miserable fail...

Today I delivered my first fail. I was a bit unsure as to whether I should venture out as my calf muscles were still a bit tight from Pilates, but I decided...

Today I delivered my first fail. I was a bit unsure as to whether I should vent...

Cookiedooodle

Graduate•11 years ago

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A mile is a mile is a mile!

Saw this post, and had to share, as it really hit home. There are always posts on here about people who have had good runs, and bad runs, who are happy with...

Saw this post, and had to share, as it really hit home. There are always posts o...

dylanski

Graduate•11 years ago

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Pourly paw paw

Just getting over a bruising the ball of my foot and wham! I appear to be in Plantar territory. Not a happy camper! I felt a weird twinge when running in my...

Just getting over a bruising the ball of my foot and wham! I appear to be in Pla...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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What a difference the cooler weather makes :)

I have been a bit dispirited lately my last few runs I was unable to do 5k without stopping and I was absolutely exhausted. The last run only managing 10...

I have been a bit dispirited lately my last few runs I was unable to do 5k witho...

Lizzyca

Graduate•11 years ago

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Love, Love, Love the Rain

This is the first run I've done in the rain since I was running for 8 minutes. Just got back from my 9k run and it was so much easier than running in the...

This is the first run I've done in the rain since I was running for 8 minutes. ...

Tready

Graduate•11 years ago

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Jolly D - it seems I am making progress afterall :-)

I have done a lot of grumbling on this site about how slow I run, how I don't feel i am improving. I am a pretty underconfident runner - so for me any run is...

I have done a lot of grumbling on this site about how slow I run, how I don't fe...

suzybenj

Graduate•11 years ago

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Run 1 done

Now I did my run after a good nights sleep and it was cool. And even raining a bit! Not run in the rain and found it was ok - not that it rained for long and...

Now I did my run after a good nights sleep and it was cool. And even raining a b...

deb54

Graduate•11 years ago

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Your Route...

Hey peeps, do you stick with one route or do you vary it ?

TheBoyWhoRun

Graduate•11 years ago

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Lidl running gear. Nice stuff - shame about the sizes...

This is the second time I've bought Lidl running gear (which I actually quite like!) but have had to return. The first was leggings, which looked great but...

This is the second time I've bought Lidl running gear (which I actually quite li...

dottiemay

Graduate•11 years ago

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There I was worrying about this week.Set off running and thought Ive been going a long time,when will Laura say stop.

Only to find my husband had set MP3 on last day of week 5.Ended up running 10mins without stopping.Now I know I can do week 5.Strangely the old legs aren't...

Only to find my husband had set MP3 on last day of week 5.Ended up running 10min...

A1nsworth

Graduate•11 years ago

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11 Convincing Reasons to Start Running

Sunny day, clear weather and breeze blowing - a perfect day for running and cardio exercise. You would love to put on your shoes and go for a run. But there...

Sunny day, clear weather and breeze blowing - a perfect day for running and card...

healthse

•11 years ago

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Two month break: From week 7 to week 4 :(

So I haven't run since the first week of July and today I decided, after reading a few other posts, to try week 4. Wowee was it tough! When I went on the...

So I haven't run since the first week of July and today I decided, after reading...

Former-PE-Skiver

•11 years ago

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Pain in lower back when running

I am sure this will have been discussed at some point but I can't seem to find a search option on here so I'm asking the question again. I am nearly through my...

I am sure this will have been discussed at some point but I can't seem to find a...

MumWhaley

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Difficult run not made any easier by the rediculous hill I tried to run up!!!

I've just been away with work for 4 days doing a field survey on the river Foyle in Derry. Over the river is the Foyle bridge, which is one of the highest...

I've just been away with work for 4 days doing a field survey on the river Foyle...

Narmour

Graduate•11 years ago

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Run 1

Perhaps not the best idea I've ever had to get out for a run after a 12 hour shift in a factory which was around 35 degrees for most of my shift......but.....I...

Perhaps not the best idea I've ever had to get out for a run after a 12 hour shi...

MinxyMissK

Graduate•11 years ago

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5km - 27:14 - 28 degrees - Very hot

Hi all, Second run after my enforced layoff and I increase my pace slightly. It was very hot and this made it hard to keep up the pace but I was determined to...

Hi all, Second run after my enforced layoff and I increase my pace slightly. It...

Aftabs

Graduate•11 years ago

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Is there anyone out there just starting week 1?

I've just downloaded the podcasts and am determined to get out there this weekend for my first run. Is there anyone out there planning to do the same that i...

I've just downloaded the podcasts and am determined to get out there this weeken...

Tracey001

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6 complete

It's a feeling of accomplishment, respect for my will-power and gratitude towards Couch to 5k program, Laura and all my wonderful runner friends online....

It's a feeling of accomplishment, respect for my will-power and gratitude toward...

g24169

•11 years ago

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Strapped up ankle and the daughter has just joined 'us'!

Well I've got an injury... Had it for weeks and waiting endlessly for a podiatrist appointment. I'm doing the Great North 5K next weekend and plodding on with...

Well I've got an injury... Had it for weeks and waiting endlessly for a podiatri...

deekay64

Graduate•11 years ago

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DISASTER NARROWLY AVERTED!!!

So after my W3R2 on Tuesday and pushing myself to swim 2.5k yesterday on my "rest day" I was feeling really positive about W3R3 this morning. My son let me...

So after my W3R2 on Tuesday and pushing myself to swim 2.5k yesterday on my "res...

runsandknits

Graduate•11 years ago

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W5R2 done but painful left foot.

I did a slow - well very slow run tonight after work. Breathing was fine and was up for it mentally but half way through the ball of my left foot started...

I did a slow - well very slow run tonight after work. Breathing was fine and was...

susan22

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2

I found the run today really hard, strangely on the second 90 seconds, the 3 minute runs I managed! After my run I weighed my self as I've been healthy eating...

I found the run today really hard, strangely on the second 90 seconds, the 3 min...

Saraheyoung

•11 years ago

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Category on the Forum for New & Recent C25K Graduates - A Good Idea?

When we post on this forum we are asked which category best matches our post. As we go through the nine weeks of C25K it's clear which category we should use...

When we post on this forum we are asked which category best matches our post. As...

Scipio

Graduate•11 years ago

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Running Shoes- Advice needed

Hi everyone, since starting C25K I have used my old faithful Reebok trainers, which I have had for years. Last week, I decided as I was close to graduating...

Hi everyone, since starting C25K I have used my old faithful Reebok trainers, wh...

katee1958

Graduate•11 years ago

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All posts for September 2013

I'm having problems with my left ankle, help?!

Feeling sorry for myself!!

Just done I my first run week one and survived!

Week 3 done

Week 1.......I did it and lived!

W4 R1 - 24 hours later and I still can't stop smiling!

W7R1 miserable fail...

A mile is a mile is a mile!

Pourly paw paw

What a difference the cooler weather makes :)

Love, Love, Love the Rain

Jolly D - it seems I am making progress afterall :-)

Run 1 done

Your Route...

Lidl running gear. Nice stuff - shame about the sizes...

There I was worrying about this week.Set off running and thought Ive been going a long time,when will Laura say stop.

11 Convincing Reasons to Start Running

Two month break: From week 7 to week 4 :(

Pain in lower back when running

Difficult run not made any easier by the rediculous hill I tried to run up!!!

Run 1

5km - 27:14 - 28 degrees - Very hot

Is there anyone out there just starting week 1?

Week 6 complete

Strapped up ankle and the daughter has just joined 'us'!

DISASTER NARROWLY AVERTED!!!

W5R2 done but painful left foot.

Week 3 Run 2

Category on the Forum for New & Recent C25K Graduates - A Good Idea?

Running Shoes- Advice needed

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