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Bored bored bored

I always thought I was quite good at relaxing - turns out that is only true from the neck down. Boredom whilst running is driving me nuts. When I listen to...

I always thought I was quite good at relaxing - turns out that is only true from...

velcrofeet

Graduate•8 years ago

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So so so slow how to progress from treadmill

Hi - I am new here! Having started C25K and being dogged by severe calf cramps I have managed to get to W7D2 :) I always had to walk longer than I should to...

Hi - I am new here! Having started C25K and being dogged by severe calf cramps I...

velcrofeet

Graduate•8 years ago

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Assessing the damages (and making new ones)

It's been a hard month; since I lost my job I fell back into depression and, not having to go to the office, I ended up housebound and binge eating (putting on...

It's been a hard month; since I lost my job I fell back into depression and, not...

secan

Graduate•8 years ago

33 Replies

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Repeating week 5 as I can't doR3!& Breathing question

I'm just repeating week 5 this week as I tried R 3 last week but it was awful. True I didn't sleep too well so put it down to that! Now I've just done R2...

I'm just repeating week 5 this week as I tried R 3 last week but it was awful. T...

Fairydust99

Graduate•8 years ago

8 Replies

O Runner, runner! wherefore art tho...Oh, never mind, there you are.

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1241658458 (title will make sense if you read my previous post:...

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1241658458 (title will make sense if ...

yatesco

Graduate•8 years ago

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Gremlin a in the North West

So the Gremlins were definitely around and about today. Sparky66 they got me too. I managed 4km at race pace of 6.30min/km short by 1km. I did finish the 5km...

So the Gremlins were definitely around and about today. Sparky66 they got me too...

TheHack

Graduate•8 years ago

7 Replies

Wish me luck

Hello all, I've lurked in this community for literally years. Couch to 5k has been on my wish list all that time but I'm incredibly anxious and self conscious...

Hello all, I've lurked in this community for literally years. Couch to 5k has be...

jenaveveandd

•8 years ago

47 Replies

Not the best start

I finished W2 feeling brilliant about it, and really keen to keep going. Then with the first step when I started jogging for my first run of W3 it felt like...

I finished W2 feeling brilliant about it, and really keen to keep going. Then wi...

sophistikitty

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 8 run 3 completed

I did this today knowing I should have rested, but after receiving emails from psycho ....... I was so down and angry, I had to go out, I did this run...

I did this today knowing I should have rested, but after receiving emails from p...

heledw

Graduate•8 years ago

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...ooops I pulled a leg muscle in bed last night...ahem...get your minds staight out of the gutter I don't mean like that!

All the bloomin Ks I've clocked up and I go and pull a muscle whilst half asleep!! I think I was stretching my left leg out and suddenly it was like a mild...

All the bloomin Ks I've clocked up and I go and pull a muscle whilst half asleep...

CentralPark

Graduate•8 years ago

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Parkrun as a tail runner :)

Hi everyone, I'm truly sorry about this being really late and I think the next few parkrun reports will be just as late as this one was so I will apologise now...

Hi everyone, I'm truly sorry about this being really late and I think the next f...

amateurwriter

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

Week 6 day 1

Ouch! That was tough! Have found that it's easier on roads than in the park, don't like running around the same old field...have got 5k race for life in less...

Ouch! That was tough! Have found that it's easier on roads than in the park, don...

Natasha-H

Graduate•8 years ago

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Woohoo! Good run tonight!

Have been struggling to get out 3 times a week as I had planned and have been just about squeezing in 2, a combination of school prize givings , end of term...

Have been struggling to get out 3 times a week as I had planned and have been ju...

heavyhorse

Graduate•8 years ago

14 Replies

W9R2

I soooo excited. This run was amazing. Changed route again this time run slightly uphill. This was better than I thought it might have been. Can't wait till...

I soooo excited. This run was amazing. Changed route again this time run sligh...

Ayupmeduck

Graduate•8 years ago

8 Replies

Off to the physio tomorrow

I haven't been able to run at all since graduating, very frustrating!!! Got an appointment with a physio who is working at our GP practice (it's a pilot scheme...

I haven't been able to run at all since graduating, very frustrating!!! Got an a...

Greylady1

Graduate•8 years ago

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1st post grad run bit of a disaster

My first run since my Friday graduation. It's very humid today and I was pretty hot after just walking the dog so I decided to go on the treadmill rather than...

My first run since my Friday graduation. It's very humid today and I was pretty ...

Tombenoly

Graduate•8 years ago

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Running makes you fitter. And richer.

W7R1. They've changed the music! It's still awful, particularly the one near the end of the podcast, the one that sounds like The Libertines. I suppose the...

W7R1. They've changed the music! It's still awful, particularly the one near the...

plodplodplod

Graduate•8 years ago

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First run done!

Just completed my first run and I really surprised myself! I thought I'd only be able to do 30 seconds instead of the 60 but I took the advice from everyone...

Just completed my first run and I really surprised myself! I thought I'd only be...

Linaka

•8 years ago

3 Replies

week one, only 2 runs

HI, Just wanted some advice, I started week one last week and due to feeling poorly only completed 2 runs. Should i re-do week one again this week? thanks...

HI, Just wanted some advice, I started week one last week and due to feeling poo...

Hazelorraine79

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Forgive me, for I haven't run..

since Wednesday. Was supposed to go out Friday morning, but with a day off my full time job to work my second job (face painter/balloon twister) I was...

since Wednesday. Was supposed to go out Friday morning, but with a day off my fu...

Lizzyb11066

•8 years ago

4 Replies

The gremlins were out in force :(

I think they read my reply on here.. stupidly I wrote.. I love slaying them!! Gosh went for what I thought would be some speed work on my 3k run thismorning.....

I think they read my reply on here.. stupidly I wrote.. I love slaying them!! G...

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

21 Replies

Defeated

Unfortunately I think I may have to hang up my laces :-( Have an appointment with a private physio this afternoon but after almost 1 week's rest I am still...

Unfortunately I think I may have to hang up my laces :-( Have an appointment wi...

Holly303

•8 years ago

21 Replies

W7R1 done

And not without struggles and determinations but I'm a bit confused now do I just repeat the W7 podcast, Laura didn't say for example W7 run 1. I'm assuming I...

And not without struggles and determinations but I'm a bit confused now do I ju...

Josepha2263

Graduate•8 years ago

8 Replies

Park run Saturday

I thought I would share with you Saturday's park run . I ran with Peter who was on his 50 th run . I usually run the first half with him then go on , but...

I thought I would share with you Saturday's park run . I ran with Peter who was ...

evecanrun2

Graduate•8 years ago

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The difference a year makes

I started the programme in September 2015. Unbelievably to me, I graduated on Christmas day - what a present, and made that turkey dinner taste all the...

I started the programme in September 2015. Unbelievably to me, I graduated on C...

Calire

•8 years ago

3 Replies

I am running for........ Week 5 Quest -Feel free to join

Welcome to the I am running for week 5..... Quest feel free to join. hope you are all doing well. There are some great quest pledges this quest. Please feel...

Welcome to the I am running for week 5..... Quest feel free to join. hope you a...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

18 Replies

Week 1 Complete ! GOBSMACKED

I completed Week 1 on Saturday morning at an ungodly hour as I don't have the confidence to go out when other super fit, super toned goddesses are out running....

I completed Week 1 on Saturday morning at an ungodly hour as I don't have the co...

LisaB1971

•8 years ago

18 Replies

1st Post at Last

Well getting of the couch was easier than writing my first post but this morning I did the first run of week 5. I had forgotten how early 5 am is but needs...

Well getting of the couch was easier than writing my first post but this morning...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

Who put that there?

Well yesterday I thought I would go along to a running club , got a warm welcome , and went out with a group I was only just out the gate and looking ahead to...

Well yesterday I thought I would go along to a running club , got a warm welcome...

evecanrun2

Graduate•8 years ago

5 Replies

Is it okay?

Completed week 6 run 1 this morning. Rated my run 2 stars out of 5 as I felt a bit pooped by the end although managed to complete 5 mins / 8 mins/ 5 mins as...

Completed week 6 run 1 this morning. Rated my run 2 stars out of 5 as I felt a b...

Hidden

•8 years ago

16 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2016

Bored bored bored

So so so slow how to progress from treadmill

Assessing the damages (and making new ones)

Repeating week 5 as I can't doR3!& Breathing question

O Runner, runner! wherefore art tho...Oh, never mind, there you are.

Gremlin a in the North West

Wish me luck

Not the best start

Week 8 run 3 completed

...ooops I pulled a leg muscle in bed last night...ahem...get your minds staight out of the gutter I don't mean like that!

Parkrun as a tail runner :)

Week 6 day 1

Woohoo! Good run tonight!

W9R2

Off to the physio tomorrow

1st post grad run bit of a disaster

Running makes you fitter. And richer.

First run done!

week one, only 2 runs

Forgive me, for I haven't run..

The gremlins were out in force :(

Defeated

W7R1 done

Park run Saturday

The difference a year makes

I am running for........ Week 5 Quest -Feel free to join

Week 1 Complete ! GOBSMACKED

1st Post at Last

Who put that there?

Is it okay?

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