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I started this lark in April and then at around week 3 tripped over something in the garden and hurt a muscle which took weeks to feel comfortable enough to...

Just done Run 3 week 9......unthinkable a few months ago!

I started this lark in April and then at around week 3 tripped over something in...

flossieflyblow

Graduate•10 years ago

Just finished Week 6 last night, and I found myself having a little cry as I did my stretches - not sure whether out of pride, relief, or just as a release....

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Is it normal to be so bloomin' emotional?

Just finished Week 6 last night, and I found myself having a little cry as I did...

heartbreak_star

Graduate•10 years ago

After a really positive end to week 6, did W7R1 yesterday, changed my route to the main road instead of the old tracks because of the weather, and OMG my feet...

Week 7 run 1 - my feet hurt!!

After a really positive end to week 6, did W7R1 yesterday, changed my route to t...

SewingBee123A

Graduate•10 years ago

So I went out early this morning - my first run before breakfast and it went OK until just before the end of the first 10 minute run when I felt some tightness...

Week 6 Run 2 - Is this a calf strain?

So I went out early this morning - my first run before breakfast and it went OK ...

AndyJ57

Graduate•10 years ago

Everything was against me this morning alarm didn't go off couldn't find my trainers but I did eventually get to the gym and then someone was using my...

Week7 run 2 fail kind of

Everything was against me this morning alarm didn't go off couldn't find my trai...

Twilight1

Graduate•10 years ago

Does anyone have any advice on aching knees... I initially had achy shins but the more I ran I seem to have worked through them but the knees are now starting...

Week 7 run - knees hurting

Does anyone have any advice on aching knees... I initially had achy shins but th...

Spiritualencounter

Graduate•10 years ago

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I recently sprained my wrist and hurts super bad. I as wondering what helps the pain go away and how long it takes to heal. Thanks! :)

RachelGirl

•10 years ago

So... whenever i run i get side cramps, my throat burns and my legs get numb. I was wondering if there was anything to do about it. Thanks!

RachelGirl

•10 years ago

Right.... I need your help ladies.... In fact I am already thinking there is a gap in the market.... So when I started running i wore my full on Lycra hold...

Knickers?

Right.... I need your help ladies.... In fact I am already thinking there is a g...

ju-ju-

Graduate•10 years ago

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One step forward to steps back!

What is wrong with me, when I graduated a few weeks back I could run the whole of 5k without stopping. However for the last two weeks I have found myself...

What is wrong with me, when I graduated a few weeks back I could run the whole o...

Twizzle53

Graduate•10 years ago

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janda/ aftab at Weald Country Park for Brentwood Half Marathon

Planned to post this photo earlier but couldn't figure out how to get more than one on the page at the same time. It should be at the end of the first lap. I'm...

Planned to post this photo earlier but couldn't figure out how to get more than ...

janda

Graduate•10 years ago

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Odd to W4R1

Although I feared you the night before Although you got me running 3 minutes right after that brisk walk and got me sweating profusely Although you thought I...

Although I feared you the night before Although you got me running 3 minutes rig...

Nasibentomoto

•10 years ago

I have never joined in a forum before but am so excited about this mornings run had to tell someone. I have read all your posts in last 5 weeks and can't begin...

Wk 5 r3 Just run 20 mins !!!!! Can't stop smiling

I have never joined in a forum before but am so excited about this mornings run ...

Fitfor60

Graduate•10 years ago

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W3 finished... Bring on W4

Having had a week's rest due to a knee injury I sustained during an very enthusiastic game of musical bumps at a hen party, I was really apprehensive about...

Having had a week's rest due to a knee injury I sustained during an very enthusi...

RozMJ

•10 years ago

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Bad run turned good :)

W7R3 - I usually use the podcast but decided to try the new spangly C25k App, so I set up my own playlist and tried a new route. Then it all went wrong......

W7R3 - I usually use the podcast but decided to try the new spangly C25k App, so...

redrunning

Graduate•10 years ago

I never thought I would be able to say that, this programme has been amazing. It has taken me 11 weeks to complete but I have had a few major complications...

Week 9 done, I am a runner!

I never thought I would be able to say that, this programme has been amazing. I...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 YES!!!!!

Wow! I did it. Am away on a conference but was determined to get the r3 in. Where I am staying is very hilly so I drove to a main road that looked fairly...

Wow! I did it. Am away on a conference but was determined to get the r3 in. Wher...

mum2theboys

Graduate•10 years ago

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week 5 run 2

just finished run 2 of week 5 i can not belive how the my body is coping with this i am looking forward to every run . I feel like a new man. 20 minutes next...

just finished run 2 of week 5 i can not belive how the my body is coping with th...

ned63

Graduate•10 years ago

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Do I need a garmin?

I have just completed wk5 & feeling very pleased with my self .I don't know much about these garmin watches, I know they give you info on your runs etc.. I'm...

I have just completed wk5 & feeling very pleased with my self .I don't know much...

Rockette

•10 years ago

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Janda at Brentwood (Weald Country Park) Half Marathon

I did it. Having booked myself in for a first half marathon I managed to complete it in 2h07m25s in 57th of 139 places. I am so thrilled at this achievement...

I did it. Having booked myself in for a first half marathon I managed to comple...

janda

Graduate•10 years ago

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Completed today - Thank you!

This morning I completed C25k and I just want to say a great big THANK YOU to all of the posters on this forum. I might not have posted, but I have been...

This morning I completed C25k and I just want to say a great big THANK YOU to al...

missanticrowd

Graduate•10 years ago

Ive reached w4 and actually completed R1 comfortably no aches and pains and breathing controlled. This running plan feels so much better this time around....

W4R1 success

Ive reached w4 and actually completed R1 comfortably no aches and pains and brea...

LUVLEEJU

Graduate•10 years ago

Week 9 for me. I have looked at the 5k +. Has anyone got any comments on moving up to this and building speed/ stamina ?

Dragoninny

Graduate•10 years ago

Still no router - come on TalkTalk! Am doing around 4k -and I realise there is still a way to go. So much mud though. Wish it would dry up!

Done it! Completed last week but router bust so haven't been able to claim my badge til today - and now the site is down for maintenance!

Still no router - come on TalkTalk! Am doing around 4k -and I realise there is s...

MadameTruffe

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2

Was nervous about the first run in the dark round the streets instead of the park, but I got on with it as soon as I got home from work and achieved success,...

Was nervous about the first run in the dark round the streets instead of the par...

Fattytumtum

Graduate•10 years ago

After a disastrous run three days ago, I set out again today. Was not expecting great things today, feeling a bit bloated and sluggish after the weekend....

Week 7 completed (unexpectedly)

After a disastrous run three days ago, I set out again today. Was not expecting ...

Fiwini

Graduate•10 years ago

I ran 3 lots of 10K two weeks ago and the week before but last Tuesday my knee said NO! I tried again on Thursday but only managed 6K and have hobbled about...

Sore Knee :(

I ran 3 lots of 10K two weeks ago and the week before but last Tuesday my knee s...

Tready

Graduate•10 years ago

Waited for the storm to pass and then went out for this run today. Feeling confident after the 20 mins at the end of week 5, so pushed myself to go a little...

Week 6 Run 1

Waited for the storm to pass and then went out for this run today. Feeling confi...

AndyJ57

Graduate•10 years ago