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W6R2 done but it was a struggle!

I just found it tough, first 5 mins I usually find hard but I know this now so talked myself through, last five mins of initial ten min run was good! 3 mins...

I just found it tough, first 5 mins I usually find hard but I know this now so t...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Week 9 over :D

So I ended up finishing the programme at the gym and I loved it :D when I finished it, I couldn't believe that when I first started I struggled to run for a...

So I ended up finishing the programme at the gym and I loved it :D when I finish...

shaunajean

Graduate•10 years ago

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Running technique advise needed please.

Hiya all, I have all ways hated running, but decided recently to join a gym and maybe get fit enough to exercise myself & my 3 dogs by running the trails near...

Hiya all, I have all ways hated running, but decided recently to join a gym and ...

ramona63

•10 years ago

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Week 7. Struggling. Does it ever get easier?

I have really enjoyed the program up until now. My legs are getting tired and, after 5 minutes, I am thinking of quitting. I have stuck to the program and have...

I have really enjoyed the program up until now. My legs are getting tired and, a...

Carriewarriedingd0ng

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 2, run 2

What idiot decided it would be a good idea to attempt a circuit that involved an uphill for the last run? Oh yeah, that would be me!! I still did it though,...

What idiot decided it would be a good idea to attempt a circuit that involved an...

JulietLimaDelta

Graduate•10 years ago

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Missed my run tonight :(

I managed to pull a muscle in my back while gardening, so couldn't even hobble, let alone run. Gutted! And I was going to try and do a gentle 6k to see if the...

I managed to pull a muscle in my back while gardening, so couldn't even hobble, ...

helcl

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2 :)

Went out for my 2nd run of Week 3 this evening- can't believe I'm nearly a third of the way through already!! Run went well, I'm certainly finding running for...

Went out for my 2nd run of Week 3 this evening- can't believe I'm nearly a third...

Debs972

•10 years ago

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I've joined a running group! who'd have thought it! :)

Just a quick post as its getting late and my bubble bath beckons! But i braved it tonight and did my first run of the "love Running" shop Tuesday night group,...

Just a quick post as its getting late and my bubble bath beckons! But i braved i...

aliboo70

•10 years ago

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Do treadmills measure in miles or KM's?

I run on a treadmill, did all of c25k on it and have run on it 2-3 times a week. Have been really disheartened as I assumed treadmills measure in KM's so it...

I run on a treadmill, did all of c25k on it and have run on it 2-3 times a week....

imnorunner

Graduate•10 years ago

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Do treadmills measure miles or KM's?

I run on a treadmill, did all of c25k on it and have run on it 2-3 times a week. Have been really disheartened as I assumed treadmills measure in KM's so it...

I run on a treadmill, did all of c25k on it and have run on it 2-3 times a week....

imnorunner

Graduate•10 years ago

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week 5 run2 done .........10k in a few weeks !!

week 5 run 2 done today (This is my second time of Couch25k ) I have signed up for a 10k on 11th May........eeeekk! :-)

week 5 run 2 done today (This is my second time of Couch25k ) I have signed up f...

kazzers

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2 tomorrow & I'm aching like crazy

I did W1R1 yesterday morning and it went fine but in the afternoon (Monday) my muscles really started to hurt in my legs and hips, particularly my thighs and...

I did W1R1 yesterday morning and it went fine but in the afternoon (Monday) my ...

mancunianpoodle

•10 years ago

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I feel epic!

Sorry for stealing a popular ads slogan but that's how I feel. I set off today in the sunshine for a "short easy run"! And the bit of sunshine must have been...

Sorry for stealing a popular ads slogan but that's how I feel. I set off today i...

towzer61

Graduate•10 years ago

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wk2 completed

Week 2 completed, stamina wise not really a problem, discomfort in my calfs and killer stich in my side on last run. Any suggestions about calfs and stiches?

Week 2 completed, stamina wise not really a problem, discomfort in my calfs and ...

Jol_Keen

Graduate•10 years ago

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My journey so far - week 1 to week 4

I am blogging about my couch to 5k journey http://littlemouselilly.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/spoonierunning-journey-from-couch-to-5k.html

I am blogging about my couch to 5k journey http://littlemouselilly.blogspot.co...

spoonierunning

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

I'm convinced it's right, but I still feel bad

I posted on Sunday about what a busy weekend I have had. Last Thursday I set a personal best at 5k, then I went for a long cycle ride on Saturday (I bike...

I posted on Sunday about what a busy weekend I have had. Last Thursday I set a ...

rcp27

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 4 - HELP

I am on Week 4, I did run 1 and really struggled. I was fine (almost) for the first half but had to give up half way through the second 3minute run. I walked...

I am on Week 4, I did run 1 and really struggled. I was fine (almost) for the f...

mariawright21

•10 years ago

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Newbie saying Hi !

Just started Week 2 Day 1 on Sunday. Absolutely loving it so far ... I have finally found some form of exercise I really enjoy and am really looking forward to...

Just started Week 2 Day 1 on Sunday. Absolutely loving it so far ... I have fina...

poppypug

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1 done - starting countdown now as only 5 more runs left.

Well, it's getting exciting now. Having been laid up for a couple of days with a cold I decided to take one extra rest day and see how I felt this morning....

Well, it's getting exciting now. Having been laid up for a couple of days with ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Missed a week through injury

Hi, I finished week 7 although I have to admit that I struggled with R3 due to some back pain. I decided to take a week off to allow myself to heal. Now I'm...

Hi, I finished week 7 although I have to admit that I struggled with R3 due to s...

Eamonn1971

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Week 2 Run 1

Light evenings are here again which means I can start exercising outdoors by the canal where the passing traffic can't see my blubbery bottom whilst out...

Light evenings are here again which means I can start exercising outdoors by the...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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HELP!! Anyone had a problem with Statins and leg pain??

Has anyone had a problem with Simvastatin and muscle pain in legs? My GP put me on them for my cholesterol (it is high!), but within a week I was getting pains...

Has anyone had a problem with Simvastatin and muscle pain in legs? My GP put me ...

NaughtyNanna

Graduate•10 years ago

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6k race should I or should I not???

A friend of mine has invited me to join her on a 6k ladies race on the 1st of May. I am on week 6 and have just done run 1 and feeling great apart from the...

A friend of mine has invited me to join her on a 6k ladies race on the 1st of Ma...

shivashinn

Graduate•10 years ago

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W9 Second attempt...

After last weeks attempt, one good run and one not so good I have had a few days rest and started W9 again this morning. I completed my 30 min run and felt...

After last weeks attempt, one good run and one not so good I have had a few days...

Sunshine01

Graduate•10 years ago

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Shin Splints

I had a very useful conversation with my chiropractor just recently. I was suffering with shin splints, but just in my right shin area. He asked first if I'd...

I had a very useful conversation with my chiropractor just recently. I was suffe...

catchmeifucan

•10 years ago

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I made it to the end of my Graduation run

After 8 months (with a 2 month break to nurse a damaged foot) I have completed to 3rd run of week 9!!!!!! Ran 5.02 in the 30 minutes, am so proud of this 66...

After 8 months (with a 2 month break to nurse a damaged foot) I have completed t...

Segrie

Graduate•10 years ago

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With reference to Suzybenj post. How about we have an inspirational post for all members who have gone from couch to race

I know races are not for everyone and I totally understand that. I sometimes am in awe of what members go on to achieve after finishing the program so I...

I know races are not for everyone and I totally understand that. I sometimes am...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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How to upset an Irishman.!

W5r3 completed.. What happened there then.!? From w5r2 8 min runs to 20mins.!! I thought Laura had been on the wine when she said 20 mins of running.!!...

W5r3 completed.. What happened there then.!? From w5r2 8 min runs to 20mins.!!...

Daftpaddy

•10 years ago

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Week 3 run 1 done!! :)

After suffering with a cold this week, I wasn't too enthusiastic about starting week 3.. But, I have just been out and done it this morning and feeling great!!...

After suffering with a cold this week, I wasn't too enthusiastic about starting ...

jaz-jog

•10 years ago

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Run Fit? more like Run Torture!

Decided to attend a training session with a Run Fit group (through local leisure centre) in the village last night to see if that would help me build stamina...

Decided to attend a training session with a Run Fit group (through local leisure...

caro8642

•10 years ago

2 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2014

W6R2 done but it was a struggle!

Week 9 over :D

Running technique advise needed please.

Week 7. Struggling. Does it ever get easier?

Week 2, run 2

Missed my run tonight :(

Week 3 Run 2 :)

I've joined a running group! who'd have thought it! :)

Do treadmills measure in miles or KM's?

Do treadmills measure miles or KM's?

week 5 run2 done .........10k in a few weeks !!

Week 1 Run 2 tomorrow & I'm aching like crazy

I feel epic!

wk2 completed

My journey so far - week 1 to week 4

I'm convinced it's right, but I still feel bad

Week 4 - HELP

Newbie saying Hi !

Week 8 Run 1 done - starting countdown now as only 5 more runs left.

Missed a week through injury

Week 2 Run 1

HELP!! Anyone had a problem with Statins and leg pain??

6k race should I or should I not???

W9 Second attempt...

Shin Splints

I made it to the end of my Graduation run

With reference to Suzybenj post. How about we have an inspirational post for all members who have gone from couch to race

How to upset an Irishman.!

Week 3 run 1 done!! :)

Run Fit? more like Run Torture!

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