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W2 R3 done

Really enjoyed it today, feeling very positive. Didn't have any aches and pains after run 2 so am hoping it'll be ok. Definitely recovering quicker. Seeing...

Really enjoyed it today, feeling very positive. Didn't have any aches and pains ...

Madwifecarole26

Graduate•8 years ago

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New girl on the block!

Ha! I actually laughed out loud at the audacity with which I call myself a girl! I'm mid-40s and a mum of a 2 1/2 year old gorgeous bundle of energy! As...

Ha! I actually laughed out loud at the audacity with which I call myself a girl...

susu1871

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Bye bye gremlins

W7r2 done and dusted! I think I've been suffering from the work of gremlins since Monday's run. I had an aching leg, thought I'd got a bug from my children,...

W7r2 done and dusted! I think I've been suffering from the work of gremlins sinc...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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A bit unhappy

I went out on a run this morning. It was one of my slowest ( walking speed) and shortest runs. 1.5miles I am trying to get back into the running again. Ive...

I went out on a run this morning. It was one of my slowest ( walking speed) and ...

alarkin1979

Graduate•8 years ago

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Post run run

I just feel so joyous today I wanted to share today's run with you. First run today after my 10mile run on Sunday. Hmm...knees a bit sore, left hip and thigh...

I just feel so joyous today I wanted to share today's run with you. First run to...

pampaddy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Headband, visor, cap or nothing?

As it's getting warmer (into roasting territory!) I think I need something to a) keep the sun out of my eyes and b) keep the sweat out of my eyes. I tried a...

As it's getting warmer (into roasting territory!) I think I need something to a)...

simonwilliamstutor

Graduate•8 years ago

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1/2marathon distance done.!!!!

This morning I am proud and very pleased to report to you that I ran 22 k. My longest ever distance in 2 hours fourteen mins. Garmin says a 1/2 marathon in 2...

This morning I am proud and very pleased to report to you that I ran 22 k. My lo...

samsonandrew

Graduate•8 years ago

14 Replies

Have tshirt, will run

Picked up start number and tshirt today for Saturday's race. It was pretty crowded but everyone was friendly and in good spirits. Met some lovely people and...

Picked up start number and tshirt today for Saturday's race. It was pretty crowd...

boptillyoudrop49

Graduate•8 years ago

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Completed week 8

Well that sums it up! I returned to a hilly loop to finish the week and it didn't kill me. I still get these funny moments of thinking 'I can't do this, this...

Well that sums it up! I returned to a hilly loop to finish the week and it didn'...

Digger74

Graduate•8 years ago

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W8R2 done...with wind and gremlins!

So last night I did W8R2, it was quite breezy but I had the wind behind me as a I set off which was great...what I hadn't thought through though was that when...

So last night I did W8R2, it was quite breezy but I had the wind behind me as a ...

louisella

Graduate•8 years ago

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Worried about post-W9 motivation

I'm on W6 right now and really enjoying running, but I'm a bit worried about how I'll keep going after the program! I'm really in the work zone right now - my...

I'm on W6 right now and really enjoying running, but I'm a bit worried about how...

optimisticoxford

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week5 run 1 done! Er sort of...

Had planned to do this on the treadmill today but realising the boredom might be too much just headed out instead . Was actually quite relieved when Laura...

Had planned to do this on the treadmill today but realising the boredom might be...

Indizulu

Graduate•8 years ago

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Any tips on how to get started?

Hi everyone, I am another newbie and found this forum through the Weight Loss forum. I really like the idea of getting from couch to 5k using a structured...

Hi everyone, I am another newbie and found this forum through the Weight Loss f...

stu25k

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Yay!

Yesterday was the third of week 9's runs and its done. I was very pleased with myself, but rather than post I had to have a quick shower and throw myself...

Yesterday was the third of week 9's runs and its done. I was very pleased with...

Wanderingminstrel

Graduate•8 years ago

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W1r2

I did it again 😊 I was feeling a bit heavy this morning before I went out and thought I might not be able to manage all the runs but I did. I must remember...

I did it again 😊 I was feeling a bit heavy this morning before I went out and t...

Jay5loth

•8 years ago

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W5r3😃

I've just completed the dreaded week 5 r3. Ok my back is hurting, but I did it. Got more than slightly annoyed by the woman on the radio this morning talking...

I've just completed the dreaded week 5 r3. Ok my back is hurting, but I did it....

Kds101

•8 years ago

1 Reply

There's a light at the end of the tunnel....and it's not a train!!!:D

I have never been a "runner" but, have secretly always wanted to be one. If nothing else but the convieneince of it! Throw on your shoes and go! I am on my...

I have never been a "runner" but, have secretly always wanted to be one. If noth...

Bbunch

Graduate•8 years ago

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Starting week 4

I did w4r1 today too and had to walk for 20 seconds in the second half of the second 5 minutes 😫 I had left calf pain, which i've had on the last couple of...

I did w4r1 today too and had to walk for 20 seconds in the second half of the se...

Feelingsilly

•8 years ago

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What should I do?

I did w7r1 on monday. I felt ok afterwards then the back of my right knee started aching, I'm not sure if the running is to blame or maybe the garden. I...

I did w7r1 on monday. I felt ok afterwards then the back of my right knee start...

Hidden

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Cold, cough and no running!

Can't believe I'm saying this but I'm annoyed I can't run at the moment! Full up of summer cold and don't think running would be good either that or I'd look...

Can't believe I'm saying this but I'm annoyed I can't run at the moment! Full up...

alice_-_27

•8 years ago

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Well and truly crashed off the wagon!

Been feeling lousy for a few days now, grumpy and shattered but not overly hungry. I was supposed to go running tonight but the thought of it bought tears to...

Been feeling lousy for a few days now, grumpy and shattered but not overly hungr...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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W4 R1 plus a mini hill over!

So today was my group run and I must be improving I managed to run up a hill without dying!! Ok it was a slow jog but I still did it!! Feeling really great...

So today was my group run and I must be improving I managed to run up a hill wit...

Shelliemac

Graduate•8 years ago

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Music: a big deal

I don't think I could run without music, I'm a 30-something mum of two with happy memories of clubbing, gigging and cheesy discos behind me. I run to hard...

I don't think I could run without music, I'm a 30-something mum of two with happ...

Talulah1984

Graduate•8 years ago

30 Replies

I've finally cracked pacing outside

After many attempts at running outside I've finally managed to run at a speed I can maintain, it's incredibly slow (but faster than what I do on the treadmill)...

After many attempts at running outside I've finally managed to run at a speed I ...

Rubywednesday

•8 years ago

9 Replies

W2 R1 - with witnesses!

Moved on to week two today. One of my friends saw me out on the warm-up walk and decided to join me...which was a bit embarrassing as she could keep up with my...

Moved on to week two today. One of my friends saw me out on the warm-up walk and...

Hidden

•8 years ago

5 Replies

W4r1

just completed and it was great ! I was not looking forward to this and maybe the rain helped, but at the end I had that silly grin on my face that you guys...

just completed and it was great ! I was not looking forward to this and maybe th...

IanD62

Graduate•8 years ago

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Happy solitary run

Went on my second postgraduate run today - just me, myself and I (no company this time). It was a slow but pleasant run and I enjoyed the surroundings, the sun...

Went on my second postgraduate run today - just me, myself and I (no company thi...

PippiRuns

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Interesting books to read.

Thought I would start a thread about books with a healthy theme. Right now I am re-reading 'Drop Dead Healthy', by A J Jacobs, - One man's humble quest for...

Thought I would start a thread about books with a healthy theme. Right now I am...

bulgarianlily

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 4 - too lazy to walk to the start of my new route

Mid way through Week 4 and I'm still at it! Still plodding up and down that same road. The number of times I've disobeyed the 'private keep out' sign as I turn...

Mid way through Week 4 and I'm still at it! Still plodding up and down that same...

stevecramp

•8 years ago

29 Replies

W4R3 - Another week bites the dust...

Well, last night we completed the end of week 4. It was a tough one and took all my might to finish the last 5 minute run but I did it. Not much to say about...

Well, last night we completed the end of week 4. It was a tough one and took all...

Miller2

•8 years ago

27 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2016

W2 R3 done

New girl on the block!

Bye bye gremlins

A bit unhappy

Post run run

Headband, visor, cap or nothing?

1/2marathon distance done.!!!!

Have tshirt, will run

Completed week 8

W8R2 done...with wind and gremlins!

Worried about post-W9 motivation

Week5 run 1 done! Er sort of...

Any tips on how to get started?

Yay!

W1r2

W5r3😃

There's a light at the end of the tunnel....and it's not a train!!!:D

Starting week 4

What should I do?

Cold, cough and no running!

Well and truly crashed off the wagon!

W4 R1 plus a mini hill over!

Music: a big deal

I've finally cracked pacing outside

W2 R1 - with witnesses!

W4r1

Happy solitary run

Interesting books to read.

Week 4 - too lazy to walk to the start of my new route

W4R3 - Another week bites the dust...

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