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Back ache

My back hurts, has anyone else experienced this or is it coincidence ?

grannyjudes

Graduate•10 years ago

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Yay!##

Week 3 run 3 just completed....felt OK as well.Roll on week 4! Hope everyone is having a good day and running well:-)

Week 3 run 3 just completed....felt OK as well.Roll on week 4! Hope everyone is ...

pot58

Graduate•10 years ago

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WK7 R2 Too fast!

Went at a faster pace on Sunday morning, oops, got to about 20 minutes and I was nearly exhausted, felt alright until then. Managed the rest of the run at a...

Went at a faster pace on Sunday morning, oops, got to about 20 minutes and I was...

Jol_Keen

Graduate•10 years ago

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Wk3r3 Oh dearie me!

Well I'm 70, overweightish & a grandma to six gorgeous girls, whose always said " I've never liked running & I'm not starting now! Always been more of a walker...

Well I'm 70, overweightish & a grandma to six gorgeous girls, whose always said ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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SHORTS OR LYCRA LEGGINGS?

Those of you who "know" me on here will be familiar with my love affair with all things lycra and clingy tight. However as the air temperature rises, I am...

Those of you who "know" me on here will be familiar with my love affair with all...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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I've started!

W1R1 didn't go overly well, I managed to run for the first 3 runs but struggled to do a whole minute on the remaining ones. Plus I tripped over on the second...

W1R1 didn't go overly well, I managed to run for the first 3 runs but struggled ...

bcerinpjs

Graduate•10 years ago

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MRS DAN : "DID YOU ENJOY THAT THEN?" / ME : "NO!"

Ohhhh Godddddd! That was sooooo hard. I am pooped after it, especially in this heat. Was I stupid? Did I go out too late? Oh sorry! You don't have a clue what...

Ohhhh Godddddd! That was sooooo hard. I am pooped after it, especially in this h...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

6 Replies

Running hot!

I was in two minds whether to run this morning after kissing the pavement the other day and being picked up by tiny filipino girls who work in the nail bar! I...

I was in two minds whether to run this morning after kissing the pavement the ot...

lottidog1

•10 years ago

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A bad run, a bad week...

I've recently moved & after a stressful week & much anticipation I went along to a new Parkrun course. I started too quickly (bad habit of mine), ended up...

I've recently moved & after a stressful week & much anticipation I went along to...

CrazyKitty

Graduate•10 years ago

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W5R1 and trepidation!

Woke up this morning with a definite feeling of trepidation. For the first time since I started the plan I said to myself 'will I be able to do this run'?...

Woke up this morning with a definite feeling of trepidation. For the first time...

Running66

Graduate•10 years ago

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W9R1 completed, a tough run in the heat

I just about managed to complete the full 30 minutes this morning. It was really hard work in the heat, by the final 5 minutes I really don't think you could...

I just about managed to complete the full 30 minutes this morning. It was really...

flowerbox

Graduate•10 years ago

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A bit of a trial!

I thought I should repeat W6R3 because I walked after 20 mins and it was hilly, so I went to the river where it's flat, but what a hard run! After 5 minutes I...

I thought I should repeat W6R3 because I walked after 20 mins and it was hilly, ...

I_will

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 5 again (My first post)

Hello I completed week 5 last week and whilst I ran the 20 minutes with little difficulty, I took the podcast ladys advice and am re-doing week 5 just to help...

Hello I completed week 5 last week and whilst I ran the 20 minutes with little d...

JediKnight

•10 years ago

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Does anyone have a link to the B210K podcasts individually?

My internet is very slow and I can not download 1.6 Gbs as available on the bluefin website. Does anyone have them individually or have a link to individual...

My internet is very slow and I can not download 1.6 Gbs as available on the blue...

surbhidec24

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 7 over!! Finally!!

Battling through stomach infection et al, I finally went back to running after a week or so. Completed the last run of Week 7. Even though I knew I can do it...

Battling through stomach infection et al, I finally went back to running after a...

surbhidec24

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 6 run 1 done - why was it so tough

I walked our dog in the morning a gentle stroll through the North Downs. 5 miles in all. Such a beautiful day. Then I thought - "why not do run1 of week 6 it...

I walked our dog in the morning a gentle stroll through the North Downs. 5 miles...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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UH, OH; WHAT HAVE I DONE??

Ok, I'm used to running on roads in hilly areas, and I have dabbled with a bit of off-road/made-up track running, but today I took the plunge and ran on...

Ok, I'm used to running on roads in hilly areas, and I have dabbled with a bit o...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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CRUNCH.....OUCH...BIFF....BANG....OH, REALLY?

LOOK.........Both feet off the ground!! Thank you to all you lovely C25kers who wished me well in my Crediton Crunch run yesterday. I did it......and I did...

LOOK.........Both feet off the ground!! Thank you to all you lovely C25kers who...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•10 years ago

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Wk7 Done.

That was tough. Did 3 different sessions - Tuesday night did 3 x 12 mins with a minute walk in between. Hardest run to date. Not sure if that was because it...

That was tough. Did 3 different sessions - Tuesday night did 3 x 12 mins with a ...

cazzajane

Graduate•10 years ago

3 Replies

Why am I so slow??? Please, somebody explain!

I'm 30, 5'2" and 130 pounds, not in bad shape since I lift weights and somehow I've gained some muscles. I don't understand if it's is because of the shape of...

I'm 30, 5'2" and 130 pounds, not in bad shape since I lift weights and somehow ...

Hazzellina

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Leaps and Bounds (Post-Graduation Check In)

It's been three months since I finished C25k. In case it helps anyone with motivation or ideas for continuing after the programme, I thought I'd jot a few...

It's been three months since I finished C25k. In case it helps anyone with moti...

Hidden

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Week two of the Father and Sun Quest - Feel free to join

Welcome to the second week of the Father and Sun The reason for the name is the week before it's Father's Day and the week the Quest ends it's the Summer...

Welcome to the second week of the Father and Sun The reason for the name is t...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

21 Replies

Week 5 Run 3 , I doned it I really doned it !

So excited and elated, I did it. It was tough but definately doable, though I never in a million years thought Id say that. I lay in bed thinking Shall I,...

So excited and elated, I did it. It was tough but definately doable, though I ne...

grannyjudes

Graduate•10 years ago

13 Replies

Hitting a wall?!

So until 7 weeks ago I hadn't ever run, and I thought I couldn't run however, I'm now 7 weeks into the CT5K programme and although I'm very proud of my...

So until 7 weeks ago I hadn't ever run, and I thought I couldn't run however, I'...

Summer_Smiles

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Lovely early morning run

Got up at 5 was out of the hotel for 6.30 , oh how I'm going to miss these lovely scenic runs here in turkey ! It was wonderfull . Got back had a shower &...

Got up at 5 was out of the hotel for 6.30 , oh how I'm going to miss these lovel...

Rockette

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Week Eight Run One: YES, We have Technologies Today!

Greetings of this (VERY!) warm morn, my dearest fellow C25Kers. I hope all is well and that you're all looking forward to another week of running fun. :-)...

Greetings of this (VERY!) warm morn, my dearest fellow C25Kers. I hope all is we...

Miles_Yonder

Graduate•10 years ago

25 Replies

Wk5 R3 - I did it!!

Can't believe that in 5 weeks I have gone from someone who struggled to walk and hold a conversation at the same time to someone who can run for 20 minutes...

Can't believe that in 5 weeks I have gone from someone who struggled to walk and...

C-bird

Graduate•10 years ago

5 Replies

So jealous of all you Parkrunners!

Living in the Scottish Borders, the nearest Parkrun is actually in North West England in Carlisle which is 44 miles away, how I envy all you folks who can just...

Living in the Scottish Borders, the nearest Parkrun is actually in North West En...

stevo216

Graduate•10 years ago

15 Replies

W5R2: My first bad run - I've been spoilt by a treadmill

When I first started C25K, I did the week 1 runs down a local bridle path near my house. I then went to the states for 3 weeks and was in the gym on a...

When I first started C25K, I did the week 1 runs down a local bridle path near m...

XFNutty

Graduate•10 years ago

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A graduation of sorts...

So I started off with Laura for the first 4 weeks but after some knee problems we decided to go out separate ways (it's not you, it's me!) I did a month of...

So I started off with Laura for the first 4 weeks but after some knee problems w...

Leebee

•10 years ago

3 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2014

Back ache

Yay!##

WK7 R2 Too fast!

Wk3r3 Oh dearie me!

SHORTS OR LYCRA LEGGINGS?

I've started!

MRS DAN : "DID YOU ENJOY THAT THEN?" / ME : "NO!"

Running hot!

A bad run, a bad week...

W5R1 and trepidation!

W9R1 completed, a tough run in the heat

A bit of a trial!

Week 5 again (My first post)

Does anyone have a link to the B210K podcasts individually?

Week 7 over!! Finally!!

Week 6 run 1 done - why was it so tough

UH, OH; WHAT HAVE I DONE??

CRUNCH.....OUCH...BIFF....BANG....OH, REALLY?

Wk7 Done.

Why am I so slow??? Please, somebody explain!

Leaps and Bounds (Post-Graduation Check In)

Week two of the Father and Sun Quest - Feel free to join

Week 5 Run 3 , I doned it I really doned it !

Hitting a wall?!

Lovely early morning run

Week Eight Run One: YES, We have Technologies Today!

Wk5 R3 - I did it!!

So jealous of all you Parkrunners!

W5R2: My first bad run - I've been spoilt by a treadmill

A graduation of sorts...

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