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W4R1

I have to admit I was dreading W4R1 as I found running 3 mins hard enough but I ran this afternoon and completed the run and I honestly enjoyed the five...

I have to admit I was dreading W4R1 as I found running 3 mins hard enough but I ...

Sunshine01

Graduate•10 years ago

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Yeay, week 5 run 3 - on a not windy day!

Unusually for here it was sunny & calm, just a breeze, early on. Decided to do this dreaded run on the moor road, especially as it was Sunday. A fair bit was...

Unusually for here it was sunny & calm, just a breeze, early on. Decided to do ...

Windswept1

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

Why do I feel cold, depressed and cross after a run?

Does anyone else get these symptoms after running: feel cold, can't concentrate, irritable, miserable, tired, need food but no appetite? For me it comes on a...

Does anyone else get these symptoms after running: feel cold, can't concentrate,...

cyclamen

•10 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1 this morning.

Tough one this morning. Little low on energy (after a Indian take away last night) plus I ran for the first time in a new pair of running shoes. (I had been...

Tough one this morning. Little low on energy (after a Indian take away last nigh...

Chris14

Graduate•10 years ago

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Extra run

So decided to put in an extra run today. Was feeling a bit fed up so thought a run would help. I'm due to start week 4 tomorrow so didn't want to mess up my...

So decided to put in an extra run today. Was feeling a bit fed up so thought a r...

Juski

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Chuffed!

Just got back from W3R1 and am pleased to report that I can run for THREE minutes (twice). Woohoo! It wasn't easy-peasy, but it wasn't impossibly hard...

Just got back from W3R1 and am pleased to report that I can run for THREE minute...

MrsClooney

•10 years ago

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Terrible run feeling deflated

After Thursdays great w5R3 I went out this morning to do W6R1 and was absolutely appalling didn't manage the full 5 mins on either of the 5 min runs but...

After Thursdays great w5R3 I went out this morning to do W6R1 and was absolutely...

Mrsc26

Graduate•10 years ago

8 Replies

How to run 5k in 30 minutes

It seems the aim of C25K is more about running for 30 mins than doing 5k but I guess C230M would have been less catchy. Personally if I am going to run then I...

It seems the aim of C25K is more about running for 30 mins than doing 5k but I g...

ChrisL

Graduate•10 years ago

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I really don't like windy days......week 8 run 3!

Just back from w8r3, it was really hard! went down the seafront again, waves were similar to Friday but MOSTLY not quite so violent! (though i did get a direct...

Just back from w8r3, it was really hard! went down the seafront again, waves wer...

aliboo70

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Help about restarting and running a half marathon

Hi, I did the programme last year and carried on running until september since then maybe i have run about 8 times .... I would really like to do a half...

Hi, I did the programme last year and carried on running until september since ...

NeverthoughtIwouldrun

Graduate•10 years ago

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A Month of Week 1: Some encouragement for new strugglers

TODAY i ran all the runs! I have been at it a month, and have repeated week1Run1 10 times. Not including my warm up and cool down, i went 1.30 miles On...

TODAY i ran all the runs! I have been at it a month, and have repeated week1Ru...

Nilzed

•10 years ago

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Dumb question re graduate badges

I may be being a bit of a muppet here but I would like to know if all the talk of graduate badges refers to a real, physical badge that can be worn on clothing...

I may be being a bit of a muppet here but I would like to know if all the talk o...

ChrisL

Graduate•10 years ago

8 Replies

Final run and sad:)

Last one completed friday and I know I should be happy but this programme has helped me in so many ways hard to let go. I have loved the challenges and the...

Last one completed friday and I know I should be happy but this programme has he...

carole01

Graduate•10 years ago

47 Replies

First post for a while

Haven't had a run for 7days since my lovely run in York . Did lots of walking round York and a 4.65 k along the beach at Bridlington with the sons family plus...

Haven't had a run for 7days since my lovely run in York . Did lots of walking r...

Pat184

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

First parkrun and I was speedy!

Well speedy for me. Had a lovely first park run. It was cold and a wee bit frosty but the sun was shining and the sky was blue. Met fitfor60 and wilmacgh which...

Well speedy for me. Had a lovely first park run. It was cold and a wee bit frost...

lizziebeth57

Graduate•10 years ago

21 Replies

Weight gain - water retention??

I have been running approx 5k around 2 or 3 times a week. My weight has gone up by 4lb I have tried cutting back on food but it mad no difference, am now...

I have been running approx 5k around 2 or 3 times a week. My weight has gone up...

kaza10

Graduate•10 years ago

6 Replies

Hi, I'm on wk8 and have been running on pavements or hardcore all along. Yesterday I ran on grass for 1k (too muddy, went back to road)

This morning I feel like I've been hit by a bus! Knees, hips and mostly lower back are painful. I am 4st overweight but can run for 28mins no stopping. I think...

This morning I feel like I've been hit by a bus! Knees, hips and mostly lower ba...

mizuno306

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Running is fun!!! :)

Finally after 8 weeks of running I can honestly say that running is fun. I started off this program as a way to stay fit, but I hated jogging, now I look...

Finally after 8 weeks of running I can honestly say that running is fun. I start...

ExerciseDaily

•10 years ago

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W5 R2 Attempt 4

Here is my Mir... Well.... Not a good one. I was thrown out of the house half hour after dinner. (I was in the way). I did my warm up but couldn't run as I had...

Here is my Mir... Well.... Not a good one. I was thrown out of the house half ho...

mustgetthin

Graduate•10 years ago

4 Replies

Week 2 completed eeek

Ran my last week 2 run today went well, I always find the first run of the cycle hard it's like my legs forget what to do !!! I'm really proud of myself never...

Ran my last week 2 run today went well, I always find the first run of the cycle...

Dilly23

Graduate•10 years ago

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W2r2 hmmmm

Didn't really wanna do it and felt tired and bit off but I pushed myself and did it , not my best and felt bit harder than first run, but I put that down to my...

Didn't really wanna do it and felt tired and bit off but I pushed myself and did...

Dilly23

Graduate•10 years ago

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First run for more than a month...

There has been just too much standing water in our vicinity over the last few weeks to be able to get out and run a decent distance. Even the local cricket...

There has been just too much standing water in our vicinity over the last few we...

Hennith

Graduate•10 years ago

7 Replies

Parkrun - 5km in 22:54 - 10 seconds faster than last week

Hi all, It was a busy week at work so I was only able to run twice since last Saturday. I ran 11km on Sunday and a gentle 5km on Thursday. My aim for today's...

Hi all, It was a busy week at work so I was only able to run twice since last S...

Aftabs

Graduate•10 years ago

14 Replies

Week 6 run 3

Just finished my W6R3 last night. 25 minutes was tough but managed it OK. Bit disappointed that I only completed 4.05 K. Not too sure what I should be doing...

Just finished my W6R3 last night. 25 minutes was tough but managed it OK. Bit di...

Chris14

Graduate•10 years ago

4 Replies

Parkrun success!

After the debacle that was me going the wrong way on the Parkrun last week I actually managed it this week! I was debating all night whether to go this...

After the debacle that was me going the wrong way on the Parkrun last week I act...

Jenwrenarm

Graduate•10 years ago

36 Replies

A petition some of you may be interested in supporting

I came across this via Runners World and thought it was a joke at first but apparently it is true. New guidance to teachers advises using physical activity...

I came across this via Runners World and thought it was a joke at first but appa...

notbad

Graduate•10 years ago

12 Replies

Wk1r1 & I won't lie found it tougher than anticipated

Who would have thought it , 9 wks abstinence I Know but I had a shock , I have lost quite a bit of my fitness . I had about 3k fast walk before it with dog...

Who would have thought it , 9 wks abstinence I Know but I had a shock , I ha...

Rockette

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Taking a short break

You know that sketch in Fawlty Towers where Basil gives his car ONE last chance to start, before he gets out and gives it a damned good thrashing with that...

You know that sketch in Fawlty Towers where Basil gives his car ONE last chance ...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

18 Replies

Spring!

Oh what a beautiful morning, Oh what a beautiful day.... Ran in the sunshine, crisp fresh air on my face. English springtime is perfect running weather....

Oh what a beautiful morning, Oh what a beautiful day.... Ran in the sunshine, cr...

gypsydepp

Graduate•10 years ago

4 Replies

W5R1 - cheated my way to a new PB

Managed to improve on my W4 5k time this morning on W5R1. Got it down to 27:06 by some judicious cheating - I jogged for 1 minute in the middle of each of the...

Managed to improve on my W4 5k time this morning on W5R1. Got it down to 27:06 b...

ChrisL

Graduate•10 years ago

9 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2014

W4R1

Yeay, week 5 run 3 - on a not windy day!

Why do I feel cold, depressed and cross after a run?

Week 7 Run 1 this morning.

Extra run

Chuffed!

Terrible run feeling deflated

How to run 5k in 30 minutes

I really don't like windy days......week 8 run 3!

Help about restarting and running a half marathon

A Month of Week 1: Some encouragement for new strugglers

Dumb question re graduate badges

Final run and sad:)

First post for a while

First parkrun and I was speedy!

Weight gain - water retention??

Hi, I'm on wk8 and have been running on pavements or hardcore all along. Yesterday I ran on grass for 1k (too muddy, went back to road)

Running is fun!!! :)

W5 R2 Attempt 4

Week 2 completed eeek

W2r2 hmmmm

First run for more than a month...

Parkrun - 5km in 22:54 - 10 seconds faster than last week

Week 6 run 3

Parkrun success!

A petition some of you may be interested in supporting

Wk1r1 & I won't lie found it tougher than anticipated

Taking a short break

Spring!

W5R1 - cheated my way to a new PB

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