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Week 1 Run 2

Thanks to everyone who replied to my first post - your responses really spurred me on. I was a bit apprehensive about doing W1R2 this morning as I wondered if...

Thanks to everyone who replied to my first post - your responses really spurred ...

lightweightkate

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

Week 1 Run 2 Close Encounter

Ventured to the park for my second run after the first one was such a failure. Pouring down with rain but I did it anyway, every other run which I found quite...

Ventured to the park for my second run after the first one was such a failure. ...

Holly303

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Final count down 2 done 1 to go!!

Did run 2 this morning while it was still cool. Ran my fastest mile 13.30. which I am really pleased with. Now to prepare myself for the biggie on saturday,...

Did run 2 this morning while it was still cool. Ran my fastest mile 13.30. whic...

Monkey25

Graduate•8 years ago

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Bittersweet Renegade Run

There have been some eloquent, moving posts on here recently about deaths of loved ones. I can't add anything to those, but I had some sad news last night...

There have been some eloquent, moving posts on here recently about deaths of lov...

90ldfinch

Graduate•8 years ago

23 Replies

Why is an extra 3 mins so hard?

Just finished week 8 and it has been very hard. I enjoyed week 7 but the extra 3 minutes has been hard for all three runs. I think part of the problem is that...

Just finished week 8 and it has been very hard. I enjoyed week 7 but the extra 3...

JLT52

Graduate•8 years ago

8 Replies

SHIN SPLINTS :(

OK, so I was a complete idiot yesterday and decided it was OK to do a 200m sprint to the train station in flip flops (before anyone asks, I did make it onto my...

OK, so I was a complete idiot yesterday and decided it was OK to do a 200m sprin...

natalie-jade

•8 years ago

5 Replies

W5 R3 I did it, I did it, I did it 😎

Omg, can't quite believe that I actually just managed to run 20 minutes. Feel a bit wobbly but am SO happy. I even got up early to go and do it. To all of you...

Omg, can't quite believe that I actually just managed to run 20 minutes. Feel a ...

Madwifecarole26

Graduate•8 years ago

12 Replies

W6R2 - stick to what works

Yesterday morning I didn't end up running for various reasons so thought I'd try running after work instead - I'm not going to be able to go at the weekend so...

Yesterday morning I didn't end up running for various reasons so thought I'd try...

abigettinghealthy

•8 years ago

5 Replies

W5R2 Done

Week5R2 I did it but omg! it was pretty hard going to run a whole 8 minutes, yes the weather was beautiful and warm which did help get me through but very...

Week5R2 I did it but omg! it was pretty hard going to run a whole 8 minutes, yes...

Josepha2263

Graduate•8 years ago

15 Replies

W1R1

Hi, newbie here. After several (7!) weeks of procrastinating, i finally donned my 'running outfit' & set off in the car to the local Parkrun venue. Once...

Hi, newbie here. After several (7!) weeks of procrastinating, i finally donned...

Polly2723

Graduate•8 years ago

22 Replies

W8 R1 Outran the pesky gremlins 😊

After my battles with the gremlins during W7 I left it until about 7:30 this evening before starting W8. It was a beautiful evening, the sun was still shining...

After my battles with the gremlins during W7 I left it until about 7:30 this eve...

Pushing60

Graduate•8 years ago

10 Replies

2 short runs in a day

This morning I couldn't convince myself to get out of bed in time to do my 30 minute run before work - so instead I went out for 20 minutes and made it to work...

This morning I couldn't convince myself to get out of bed in time to do my 30 mi...

PippiRuns

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Running speed or taking it ?

So went for my lunchtime trot. I still do the stepping stone speed run at least once a week. I try to pick the pace up - today was hilarious. , this should...

So went for my lunchtime trot. I still do the stepping stone speed run at least...

Juliejam

Graduate•8 years ago

5 Replies

One run from graduation ....

.... and then I got the flu which mutated to catarrh which went onto the chest ... so no running for 4 weeks! I've gone back to W5R1 (my nemesis first time...

.... and then I got the flu which mutated to catarrh which went onto the chest ....

Madcow62

•8 years ago

5 Replies

W7r1

just done the above and overall felt really good and enjoyed it, however I was so comfortable when Laura said push for the last minutes I was quite happy to...

just done the above and overall felt really good and enjoyed it, however I was s...

IanD62

Graduate•8 years ago

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Swollen ankles - any advice

Feel like since I started C25K I have nothing but aches and pains! So I had noticed some niggly pains in my ankle, doesn't stop me doing the run, nor does my...

Feel like since I started C25K I have nothing but aches and pains! So I had noti...

Radleychick

Graduate•8 years ago

12 Replies

Wk5 run3 and enjoyed it.

I ran non stop for 20 minutes -I keep saying it to myself so it will sink in. Can't believe how far I've come in a few weeks and I felt really comfortable...

I ran non stop for 20 minutes -I keep saying it to myself so it will sink in. Ca...

dddd4

Graduate•8 years ago

16 Replies

Wk1r3 complete.

Well I've survived although my shins are sore. It was really hard tonight. We will see what wk2 brings. Think that will be Friday. X

Well I've survived although my shins are sore. It was really hard tonight. We wi...

Kaydenmummy

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

W4r3

Love running. Really enjoyed my run tonight, bit hot again but did it and after w4r1 thought i would have to do the week again, but after today can't wait for...

Love running. Really enjoyed my run tonight, bit hot again but did it and after ...

Ayupmeduck

Graduate•8 years ago

7 Replies

Ouch, my poor feet!

Managed W7R1 yesterday morning then myself, husband, son and daughter in law visited the National Coalmining Museum at Caphouse Colliery. We did the...

Managed W7R1 yesterday morning then myself, husband, son and daughter in law vis...

Hidden

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Here we go again...

So I'm a c25k veteran. This is my 3rd time doing it after falling off the regular running wagon. I still love it and recommend it. If it gets me running, it...

So I'm a c25k veteran. This is my 3rd time doing it after falling off the regul...

Hezzabelle

Graduate•8 years ago

11 Replies

W7R1- scones and cream

Managed this one this morning before going To training on managing vunerable young people why oh why did they provide scones cream and jam for the refreshments...

Managed this one this morning before going To training on managing vunerable you...

Tombenoly

Graduate•8 years ago

7 Replies

W1R3

after my rest day i felt worse when i set off, couldnt get into it for ages, so out of breath, but i carried on, did the route the other way round, oddly, i...

after my rest day i felt worse when i set off, couldnt get into it for ages, so ...

jogger1960

•8 years ago

24 Replies

first run feeling

I went out for my W1R1 last night, hubby said I was mad "it's too hot", but accompanied me on his bike, I didn't know anyone could ride a bike that slow!!. I...

I went out for my W1R1 last night, hubby said I was mad "it's too hot", but acco...

b275

Graduate•8 years ago

15 Replies

Week 7 Run 3, best run so far!

After dragging myself out of bed I got to the park at 7am ready for the final run in week 7. It's taken me longer than I had planned to finish this week due to...

After dragging myself out of bed I got to the park at 7am ready for the final ru...

Shireenjoon

Graduate•8 years ago

7 Replies

Finished the Race for Life

So last night I ran a Race for Life 5k. It was my first race, and first time running in a large group. While it was pretty congested at the start, it wasn't as...

So last night I ran a Race for Life 5k. It was my first race, and first time run...

Sarah981

Graduate•8 years ago

16 Replies

Wk5r3 tomorrow and feeling the gremlins already!

I had a personal best in terms of pace on wk5 r1 but r2 was much much slower. Before that I was feeling confident with the way I was running and now I am...

I had a personal best in terms of pace on wk5 r1 but r2 was much much slower. Be...

Lpcrudge

Graduate•8 years ago

10 Replies

my best and worst run yet

so today I started W3R1 and after an extra days rest due to moving house I was dreading it if I'm quite honest.. but I got out there I planned myself a route...

so today I started W3R1 and after an extra days rest due to moving house I was d...

samanthazhungry

•8 years ago

4 Replies

New Shiney Shoes...

Well, two weeks old now. I really wanted to replace my previous trainers with the same shoe but as ever they have changed the model. These are recommended for...

Well, two weeks old now. I really wanted to replace my previous trainers with th...

Hidden

•8 years ago

7 Replies

W7R2 done, 7 to go.

Got out and did it before I had chance to think to much about it, managed 2 laps of running which comes out to about 3.7KM the last 5 minutes was getting a bit...

Got out and did it before I had chance to think to much about it, managed 2 laps...

plop

Graduate•8 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2016

Week 1 Run 2

Week 1 Run 2 Close Encounter

Final count down 2 done 1 to go!!

Bittersweet Renegade Run

Why is an extra 3 mins so hard?

SHIN SPLINTS :(

W5 R3 I did it, I did it, I did it 😎

W6R2 - stick to what works

W5R2 Done

W1R1

W8 R1 Outran the pesky gremlins 😊

2 short runs in a day

Running speed or taking it ?

One run from graduation ....

W7r1

Swollen ankles - any advice

Wk5 run3 and enjoyed it.

Wk1r3 complete.

W4r3

Ouch, my poor feet!

Here we go again...

W7R1- scones and cream

W1R3

first run feeling

Week 7 Run 3, best run so far!

Finished the Race for Life

Wk5r3 tomorrow and feeling the gremlins already!

my best and worst run yet

New Shiney Shoes...

W7R2 done, 7 to go.

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