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OUCH my Ankles!

Week 2 run 3 (I'm still on week one on the app though until i nail these one minutes ) and my Ankles are killer this morning, I usually warm them up by...

Week 2 run 3 (I'm still on week one on the app though until i nail these one min...

Ma_Gooo

•9 years ago

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Cant get out for a run :(

After losing and finding my mojo, I am so frustrated that I cant get out for a run this week. I only have 3 x wk9 runs left to do but unfortunately the end of...

After losing and finding my mojo, I am so frustrated that I cant get out for a r...

ddmm

•9 years ago

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Why is this so hard

So, on my third attempt at the C25K (finished both times but operations stopped me in my tracks). I had hoped to finished by the end of Feb but I got Ill at...

So, on my third attempt at the C25K (finished both times but operations stopped ...

EustacuaVye

•9 years ago

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Week 7 run 2

A sunny morning -just the right weather for a run. My new clothes helped to keep my body temperature at the right level. And a bonus I looked good and felt...

A sunny morning -just the right weather for a run. My new clothes helped to keep...

Lizieo

Graduate•9 years ago

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60 mins running. Woo hoo!

Week 8 run 3 of Active 5k to 10k is a 60 min run. i was determined to get out on Easter Saturday but missed my usual early morn start & then got caught up in...

Week 8 run 3 of Active 5k to 10k is a 60 min run. i was determined to get out on...

LordOberon

Graduate•9 years ago

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Working up at my own pace

I started C25K about 9 months ago. Yes, it's a 9 week programme, and no, I haven't yet finished it. I run three times a week but had December off due to...

I started C25K about 9 months ago. Yes, it's a 9 week programme, and no, I haven...

SunnyAnnie

Graduate•9 years ago

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Can't find my mojo

This will be my third attempt at this program. I remember I felt really good mentality about myself when I was doing this program. But I just can't get going....

This will be my third attempt at this program. I remember I felt really good men...

hacw

•9 years ago

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I'm coming for you, Week 7 - and I'm carrying bananas!

Week 6 Run 3 completed today! Loved it. Had a rough nights sleep and was sure I was going to get out there and run out of steam, but knuckled down, mentally...

Week 6 Run 3 completed today! Loved it. Had a rough nights sleep and was sure I...

Kel_mac

Graduate•9 years ago

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Struggling but determined

Hi All. Got to the end of wk6 several weeks ago but have been struggling since then. Life kinda got in the way but I was also having to take longer and longer...

Hi All. Got to the end of wk6 several weeks ago but have been struggling since t...

ButIlikemycouch

•9 years ago

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Sunshine struggles

Hello, Feeling a bit frustrated! Tried my 40 minute run yesterday and couldn't bear more than 10 at a time due to the heat. Tried again today (stubborn) but...

Hello, Feeling a bit frustrated! Tried my 40 minute run yesterday and couldn't...

Littlepolarbear

Graduate•9 years ago

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Registered for my first parkrun on saturday

Sooo scared, i had been really excited until i actually registered and told my neighbour i would love to go with her!! Now i cant back out.. Flippin heck!!!

Sooo scared, i had been really excited until i actually registered and told my n...

operation2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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Post graduation

Great run tonight which really surprised me after two very busy days at work! Decided to go a further tonight and ran steadily for 7.25 k in 42.31 minutes....

Great run tonight which really surprised me after two very busy days at work! D...

samsonandrew

Graduate•9 years ago

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Legs Like Lead 😞

W6R2.... What has happened?? Legs felt soooo heavy and only just managed the 1st ten minutes 😕. And.... I hate to even say this, but I couldnt finish the...

W6R2.... What has happened?? Legs felt soooo heavy and only just managed the 1st...

JaxO

Graduate•9 years ago

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Is eating flies the secret...

So, I went for my second post graduation run today. My first was at the weekend and I found it tough, so I was gearing up for another toughie especially with...

So, I went for my second post graduation run today. My first was at the weekend ...

Sarah-A

Graduate•9 years ago

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Hooray w4r1 done

After posting that I didn't think I could do wk4 I have just completed w4r1. I bet it wasn't a pretty sight for anyone who saw me but I feel great and I...

After posting that I didn't think I could do wk4 I have just completed w4r1. I ...

cmcadams

Graduate•9 years ago

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New running shoes, with picture

As requested, here are the new shoes

Coddfish

Graduate•9 years ago

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W6R3 done, hope I'll make it this time

Hi, this is my first post here, but I have been lurking for some time... I started the programme last year and got through quite well to exactly this point...

Hi, this is my first post here, but I have been lurking for some time... I start...

sizexm

Graduate•9 years ago

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How difficult would you find it to keep running without this forum?

When I am out on a run I often think about you, my running buddies. I wonder who else is out running, how the training and races are going and how people on...

When I am out on a run I often think about you, my running buddies. I wonder who...

Ullyrunner

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

Wahooooo 2 lots of 8 minutes am well chuffed and so happy to be able to do this I really can picture myself being a runner!! Smiling from ear to ear 😃😃😃😃😃...

Wahooooo 2 lots of 8 minutes am well chuffed and so happy to be able to do this ...

Tiaralou

Graduate•9 years ago

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New running shoes

A month or so on from graduation, I decided to see whether the niggling aches I am getting could be reduced with new shoes. I spent a happy half hour with a...

A month or so on from graduation, I decided to see whether the niggling aches I ...

Coddfish

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 7 run 3

Tomorrow will be my 2nd run of week 7. I now know I can run for 25 minutes but would love to increase my pace. I know it's probably too soon and could mean I...

Tomorrow will be my 2nd run of week 7. I now know I can run for 25 minutes but w...

Lizieo

Graduate•9 years ago

4 Replies

Weight loss ??

Hi all, after initially losing a stone through diet (mostly pre-c25k) I am interested to know if/when people begin to see weight loss through jogging. I only...

Hi all, after initially losing a stone through diet (mostly pre-c25k) I am inter...

Emzylou104

Graduate•9 years ago

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Can I do more than the three a week

I am running the Race for Life on the 17th May but I am only on week three and I am going on holiday to India in a couple of weeks time so I am unable to do...

I am running the Race for Life on the 17th May but I am only on week three and I...

hobocat1950

Graduate•9 years ago

9 Replies

Is there a space on the IC?

After Sunday's run (which I really enjoyed, a new route that took in a local 'park' and wood), my ankles are agony. My achilles I believe. I'm hoping it's...

After Sunday's run (which I really enjoyed, a new route that took in a local 'pa...

5kOrBust

Graduate•9 years ago

21 Replies

Wk 5 Run 1 and my red running face

I did it! All that positive thinking worked and I cruised through run 1... if it can be called cruising when your glowing red (see new profile pic!) dripping...

I did it! All that positive thinking worked and I cruised through run 1... if it...

Rolyat_Adnama

Graduate•9 years ago

4 Replies

"Ladies" problems keeping me couch bound

On Friday evening i took off for my run, it was cut short by a phone call but i was glad.. i had ZERO energy,. Saturday i awoke to an early visit from mother...

On Friday evening i took off for my run, it was cut short by a phone call but i ...

Ma_Gooo

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Back in the saddle...

Hi All. I have been MIA for a while. I completed C25k a couple of years ago, in 9 weeks without a hitch. I loved it and couldn't believe how well it worked...

Hi All. I have been MIA for a while. I completed C25k a couple of years ago, in...

ReyC

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

Oh dear, delayed graduation

Am not so happy just now, should have graduated last week but my right knee has been giving me trouble. Off to the Docs tomorrow, to see what it might be. Have...

Am not so happy just now, should have graduated last week but my right knee has ...

K9happy

•9 years ago

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W3R1 done

I did it! Thanks in great part to the encouragement on here after a hard last run of week two. It wasn't easy, and I wish I'd run into the wind on my way...

I did it! Thanks in great part to the encouragement on here after a hard last ru...

rach___

•9 years ago

1 Reply

janda asks advice on backpacks!

I'm interested in hearing what kind of backpacks people are using ... and what they carry in them? I have been wondering what, if anything, to buy. What do I...

I'm interested in hearing what kind of backpacks people are using ... and what t...

janda

Graduate•9 years ago

15 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2015

OUCH my Ankles!

Cant get out for a run :(

Why is this so hard

Week 7 run 2

60 mins running. Woo hoo!

Working up at my own pace

Can't find my mojo

I'm coming for you, Week 7 - and I'm carrying bananas!

Struggling but determined

Sunshine struggles

Registered for my first parkrun on saturday

Post graduation

Legs Like Lead 😞

Is eating flies the secret...

Hooray w4r1 done

New running shoes, with picture

W6R3 done, hope I'll make it this time

How difficult would you find it to keep running without this forum?

Week 5 run 2

New running shoes

Week 7 run 3

Weight loss ??

Can I do more than the three a week

Is there a space on the IC?

Wk 5 Run 1 and my red running face

"Ladies" problems keeping me couch bound

Back in the saddle...

Oh dear, delayed graduation

W3R1 done

janda asks advice on backpacks!

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