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Week 5 looks scary!!

So today I completed week 4 run 3, and I feel pretty proud but also very wary as I've seen what's in store at the end of week 5!! I have read numerous posts on...

So today I completed week 4 run 3, and I feel pretty proud but also very wary as...

Catey1978

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk 9 IC blues

So I've started Week 9! I've been taking a couple of rest days in between now. Since the first run in week 9, I've had a niggle in my left knee! I was meant to...

So I've started Week 9! I've been taking a couple of rest days in between now. S...

hl_baker

•8 years ago

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W9 on the IC. So frustrating!!

Still have a dodgy ankle, so I haven't been able to run on it, and only 1run left until graduation. so frustrating. Any advice welcome!!!!

Still have a dodgy ankle, so I haven't been able to run on it, and only 1run le...

Greylady1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Over The Hump - Week 4 Run 2

My first post seems to have disappeared. Apologies if you are reading this for a second time. Although I know that I have harder runs ahead of me I have...

My first post seems to have disappeared. Apologies if you are reading this for ...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Frustrated

I completed week 2 run 1 yesterday, really enjoyed it, more of a gentle plod than a run but an achievement none the less. About an hour later my knee started...

I completed week 2 run 1 yesterday, really enjoyed it, more of a gentle plod tha...

babyboysmommy

•8 years ago

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W3R1 with new shoes

I've been excited to start week 3 since my last run on Friday. Decided to wait until I got fitted for shoes. Went in on Monday and they confirmed I over...

I've been excited to start week 3 since my last run on Friday. Decided to wait u...

jwynveen

•8 years ago

12 Replies

I have actually run 5k😀

Went for my first run today with my Garmin forerunner ( thank you all for your advice on that one, it is so easy to use). I was wanting to see if I was...

Went for my first run today with my Garmin forerunner ( thank you all for your a...

Lornia

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

Gadget heaven

So I had an opportunity too good to pass up. Long story short, some unexpected budget, some excellent generosity of Amazon in allowing me to return my 630...

So I had an opportunity too good to pass up. Long story short, some unexpected b...

yatesco

Graduate•8 years ago

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An interesting HIIT run in Bradgate Park

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1233225388 So, motivated by my weekend run I decided to mix it up a little and do a HIIT run. After the usual...

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1233225388 So, motivated by my weeken...

yatesco

Graduate•8 years ago

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THANK YOU

Thank you all so much!!! Thanks to this forum I just graduated the Couch to 5k! Now I know how an Oscar acceptance speech ends up so long winded! I 100% know I...

Thank you all so much!!! Thanks to this forum I just graduated the Couch to 5k! ...

melly4012

Graduate•8 years ago

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Not gloating I promise.

Here is am writing again about a fantastic run. As the title says on promise I am not gloating but as my running is a bit of a secret apart from with my...

Here is am writing again about a fantastic run. As the title says on promise I a...

TheHack

Graduate•8 years ago

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Hayfever or Asthma?

I have been a regular runner for many years, I have IHD. Hayferver with cough bad this year. Could it be asthma? I'm the baby!

I have been a regular runner for many years, I have IHD. Hayferver with cough b...

Jebley

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7 run 3 complete

I didn't think I was going to achieve it, heart was motivated, body wasn't... Plus it's pouring down and I was dressed for 30 minutes before I actually went...

I didn't think I was going to achieve it, heart was motivated, body wasn't... Pl...

heledw

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R3 in the bag officially a runner so says Laura.

After two failed attempt of W6R3 today I went out to conquer this run, I told myself off a few times and got prepared, I started at a reasonable slow pace and...

After two failed attempt of W6R3 today I went out to conquer this run, I told m...

Josepha2263

Graduate•8 years ago

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Here goes week 7 run 3

Made up my mind this morning to get back on track .... It's pouring with rain just got home from work and I'm in my trainers planning to go out. Part of me...

Made up my mind this morning to get back on track .... It's pouring with rain ju...

heledw

Graduate•8 years ago

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Slow and steady

Hi I'm new to posting started at end of April and still trying I'm on week 7 run 2 can't seem to get passed week 7 I'm still enjoying trying has I'm doing it...

Hi I'm new to posting started at end of April and still trying I'm on week 7 run...

TISHTAGS

•8 years ago

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Second start to first week

Hiya! I started C25K 4-5 weeks ago. Did the first two runs and felt great - I was even looking forward to the third run (something I NEVER thought would...

Hiya! I started C25K 4-5 weeks ago. Did the first two runs and felt great - I ...

susu1871

•8 years ago

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Tendonitis

Been to the doctors this morning and he says I have tendonitis, he said he could sign me off work and gave me some exercises. I didn't fancy being off work so...

Been to the doctors this morning and he says I have tendonitis, he said he could...

plop

Graduate•8 years ago

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End of week 8 with foot pain

So I did w8r3, it was hotter than I thought it was going to be by the time I dropped the kids at school, but I can't go tonight and am doing a long-day at work...

So I did w8r3, it was hotter than I thought it was going to be by the time I dro...

Feelingsilly

•8 years ago

6 Replies

varicose vein during pregnancy

I am new here. My delivery is expected to be by November. I am worried. I am having severe pain and it was diagnosed by my Doc with Varicose vein. I don't know...

I am new here. My delivery is expected to be by November. I am worried. I am hav...

eliza-3_

•8 years ago

3 Replies

W4R1 about to commence

I started running in February on a treadmill and was doing 5k twice a week in about 35 minutes. I decided that I wanted to run "alfresco" so started the C25K...

I started running in February on a treadmill and was doing 5k twice a week in ab...

jackjackson

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

getting nearer

went out when it was cooler, wished for rain but no joy. Wish people with loose dogs who see me coming with my 2 on leads, would just put a lead on their dog...

went out when it was cooler, wished for rain but no joy. Wish people with loose ...

jogger1960

•8 years ago

3 Replies

It's never a fail

Yesterday I went for my W6R3. Normally I plan to get my run done first but this week has and is proving pretty hectic. I have a wedding reception to go to...

Yesterday I went for my W6R3. Normally I plan to get my run done first but this ...

Trixamme

Graduate•8 years ago

5 Replies

Laugh or cry?

I went to the chest pain clinic yesterday to get my pains checked out. I had to walk and run on a treadmill with lots of cables dangling from my chest, but...

I went to the chest pain clinic yesterday to get my pains checked out. I had to ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Treadmill v outside

Morning all, I've got to wk9 next run 2 it was a big birthday last weekend and my other half has bought me a treadmill. I wanted one to run on the winter as I...

Morning all, I've got to wk9 next run 2 it was a big birthday last weekend and m...

Tombenoly

Graduate•8 years ago

13 Replies

W7R3

I hadn't run since Thursday as I was away for the weekend including marching in the parade at Pride in London. I really didn't feel like going out. I was tired...

I hadn't run since Thursday as I was away for the weekend including marching in ...

Plumesworld

Graduate•8 years ago

4 Replies

Time for a new challenge

Hello everyone! I'm back again. I'm about a month shy of my 1-year runniversary today. I've kind of fallen into a rut where I haven't been challenging myself...

Hello everyone! I'm back again. I'm about a month shy of my 1-year runniversary ...

RunningForBroke

Graduate•8 years ago

7 Replies

Let the games begin xxx

Hi, my friend has just completed her couch to 5k, with her full 5k run, and she has given me the inspiration to do the same. I really need to get fitter for...

Hi, my friend has just completed her couch to 5k, with her full 5k run, and she ...

Michelleb44

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Thank you C25K

Just pinching myself to make sure this is real and it is.....I am about to go on a summer holiday for a second year .... as a runner!! I haven't broken any...

Just pinching myself to make sure this is real and it is.....I am about to go on...

Trish_h

Graduate•8 years ago

3 Replies

Back on track

As some of you may know, we had a bit of a scare when my husband and running buddy developed chest pains on runs in week 5. Well I'm pleased to report that the...

As some of you may know, we had a bit of a scare when my husband and running bud...

Biscuit0107

Graduate•8 years ago

12 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2016

Week 5 looks scary!!

Wk 9 IC blues

W9 on the IC. So frustrating!!

Over The Hump - Week 4 Run 2

Frustrated

W3R1 with new shoes

I have actually run 5k😀

Gadget heaven

An interesting HIIT run in Bradgate Park

THANK YOU

Not gloating I promise.

Hayfever or Asthma?

Week 7 run 3 complete

W6R3 in the bag officially a runner so says Laura.

Here goes week 7 run 3

Slow and steady

Second start to first week

Tendonitis

End of week 8 with foot pain

varicose vein during pregnancy

W4R1 about to commence

getting nearer

It's never a fail

Laugh or cry?

Treadmill v outside

W7R3

Time for a new challenge

Let the games begin xxx

Thank you C25K

Back on track

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