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Phew..W7 R1 done ☺

After my aborted run on Tuesday due to simply being too tired and runninh at the end of a day, today I managed it. I'm still not fling great energy wise but...

After my aborted run on Tuesday due to simply being too tired and runninh at the...

Beelady

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5R2

I managed to sneak out from looking after elderly aunty duties this evenkng and All I can say was that pushed me to my limit but somehow even though I was...

I managed to sneak out from looking after elderly aunty duties this evenkng and ...

Titch121

•8 years ago

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W5 - is this the make or break week?

Just finished W5R1, in the pouring rain (how's that for commitment?) It was hard :( but I didn't stop and I'm feeling proud but the demands seem to ramp up...

Just finished W5R1, in the pouring rain (how's that for commitment?) It was hard...

simonHumph

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 2 completed!

Got run 3 in as planned! I was struggling to get off the couch (it is such an appropriate name for the programme!) and was debating about waiting till...

Got run 3 in as planned! I was struggling to get off the couch (it is such an a...

Nailectric

Graduate•8 years ago

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I'm new..I joined in by accident when my family were on week 2 and I was only out there to walk the dogs..

So...I said I'd have a go, and did most of their second run of week 2 with them, and then today I did the third run of week 2 with them, so it was their 6th...

So...I said I'd have a go, and did most of their second run of week 2 with them,...

VeganNelly

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6 R2

Completed, but may redo week 6 as I still get very tired doing the runs without walks in between. Tired and heavy legs. Does anyone else feel the same?

Completed, but may redo week 6 as I still get very tired doing the runs without ...

Jazzi14

Graduate•8 years ago

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Just a little twinge 😳

I have a little twinge in my ankle, not a twist, not a sprain - a little uncomfortable and a tiny bit swollen. It's my first running injury ( except for the...

I have a little twinge in my ankle, not a twist, not a sprain - a little uncomfo...

Jingle_berry

•8 years ago

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New but not quite running shoes

My new pair of Clarks wave walk, bought them at half price for my holiday, and walking around in Poole Dorset next month. No, not for running, but have done a...

My new pair of Clarks wave walk, bought them at half price for my holiday, and w...

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

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It must be the day for new running shoes!

Obligatory photo of new shoes! Sent the original ASICS GT 2000's back and now have exactly the same pair I had before...ASICS Gel Kayano 21's. Feel like I am...

Obligatory photo of new shoes! Sent the original ASICS GT 2000's back and now ha...

Sandraj39

Graduate•8 years ago

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Ooh New Shoes

For those who enjoy corny British tv adverts here is my take on the Clarks ad from 2002

For those who enjoy corny British tv adverts here is my take on the Clarks ad f...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•8 years ago

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Trainers 👟

My lovely new trainers Sketchers Lightweight. So comfy 😊

Jane91

•8 years ago

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I can do this

Week 1 day 2. Phew ! Struggled but I did it. Please tell me it gets easier 😕 my lovely new trainers are helping though 😊

Week 1 day 2. Phew ! Struggled but I did it. Please tell me it gets easier 😕 my...

Jane91

•8 years ago

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A Curate's Egg of a Run

When I started running this morning I had no idea what circuit I would run or how long I was aiming to run. I started a little faster than I had on my Monday...

When I started running this morning I had no idea what circuit I would run or ho...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Personal best today not expected or planned. 34 and half minutes and nearly 6K (but may need to do some planks!)

Did my regular run today (Do Wednesday, Friday, Sunday) . do six laps of local lake (about 800 metres circumference). did my 6 laps which is near enough 5K or...

Did my regular run today (Do Wednesday, Friday, Sunday) . do six laps of local l...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Wk 5 R2 complete and I have serious doubts

I have to stay I'm really concerned about the next run. I know everyone kinda worries about R3 because it seems like such a huge leap but I'm REALLY worried....

I have to stay I'm really concerned about the next run. I know everyone kinda wo...

SillyLilly

Graduate•8 years ago

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Graduated - If I did it so can you

Well I jogged 30minutes for 3 times last week so have officially completed the Couch to 5K programme. I have jogged once since and will be again tonight and...

Well I jogged 30minutes for 3 times last week so have officially completed the C...

BigGirlJogging

Graduate•8 years ago

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W8R3 =Climbing Everest

OMG, my worst run ever ...I thought I was going to collapse it was so hot and draining. How I finished that run I will never know. Got up and out for 8.30 as...

OMG, my worst run ever ...I thought I was going to collapse it was so hot and dr...

Jmiss

Graduate•8 years ago

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Food. Help please.

Hi all, Me again the pesky one. 😀 I am just wondering what I should be eating for optimum. Performance and weight loss. I really have no idea. I eat pretty...

Hi all, Me again the pesky one. 😀 I am just wondering what I should be eating f...

Siaran

•8 years ago

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Stitch - my nemesis

For the last two or three weeks I’ve been seriously trying to ‘get back in the saddle’ running-wise, and am determined to stick to three runs per week as I was...

For the last two or three weeks I’ve been seriously trying to ‘get back in the s...

pinklady2499

Graduate•8 years ago

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W7R1. ..Not!..Womens Problems anyone!!??

First run I've not finished. Got to ten minutes and had absolutely nothing left in me. I always run early morning bit yesterday ran early evening as had a busy...

First run I've not finished. Got to ten minutes and had absolutely nothing left ...

Beelady

Graduate•8 years ago

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Oh bugger !

Wk9R3 3rd attempts. Treadmill ditched. Off I trot in the great outdoors after late night picking daughter up from airport, lovely blue skies. Skip and I are...

Wk9R3 3rd attempts. Treadmill ditched. Off I trot in the great outdoors after la...

lynne0_0

Graduate•8 years ago

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Newbie runner, sore shins 😭

Hi, new to running and sore shins, nothing new about that, but does anyone have any other tips? I have read about ice, compression socks, foam rolling, backing...

Hi, new to running and sore shins, nothing new about that, but does anyone have ...

lisadoble

•8 years ago

18 Replies

W5R1

Another beautiful run yesterday with much less wind than Monday! Went quite well I think! Hope everyone else is doing well? (Apologies in advance for all the...

Another beautiful run yesterday with much less wind than Monday! Went quite well...

DiveMonkey

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Week 2 started

Hi all, Apologies if this appears more than once but my post doesn't seem to be posting. I started week two today after a hypo forced me to change my plans. I...

Hi all, Apologies if this appears more than once but my post doesn't seem to be ...

Siaran

•8 years ago

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Back from hols

So had a week away...managed 2 runs, had hoped for three, but hey it was my holiday! Tonight went for a run after work...around the town! First very public...

So had a week away...managed 2 runs, had hoped for three, but hey it was my holi...

Big_fella

Graduate•8 years ago

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W9 run 3. Done!

Yippee! I finished week nine, run 3 on 18th August , 4.55 km in 38 minutes. Really pleased with the Couch to 5k programme, it's brilliant. I will head for the...

Yippee! I finished week nine, run 3 on 18th August , 4.55 km in 38 minutes. Real...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Too hot to trot

Post graduation, I've been keeping to two 30 minute runs and a Parkrun each week, but it was far too hot for that tonight! I managed 2.3km in 16 minutes and I...

Post graduation, I've been keeping to two 30 minute runs and a Parkrun each week...

Biscuit0107

Graduate•8 years ago

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Another run under the belt :-)

Well I have been out again tonight to enjoy the freedom of a lovely run. Tonight I did some intervals 2 min running and one min recovery walking ( giving my...

Well I have been out again tonight to enjoy the freedom of a lovely run. Tonight...

Mollydex

Graduate•8 years ago

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W2 R1 - update post run

Well finished it, conquered one of my self esteem gremlins, I ran along a very busy main road that was grid locked, did all pavement/roads. Was very hot hubs...

Well finished it, conquered one of my self esteem gremlins, I ran along a very b...

Wkdjojo

Graduate•8 years ago

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Happy day. Fancy new HR running watch has monitored my resting heart rate and declared me an ATHLETE!

Seriously, I have written in posts here before about the wider benefits of this programme. Bought new Fitbit Surge after lots of deliberation. Had thought you...

Seriously, I have written in posts here before about the wider benefits of this ...

Suebguineapig

Graduate•8 years ago

10 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2016

Phew..W7 R1 done ☺

W5R2

W5 - is this the make or break week?

Week 2 completed!

I'm new..I joined in by accident when my family were on week 2 and I was only out there to walk the dogs..

W6 R2

Just a little twinge 😳

New but not quite running shoes

It must be the day for new running shoes!

Ooh New Shoes

Trainers 👟

I can do this

A Curate's Egg of a Run

Personal best today not expected or planned. 34 and half minutes and nearly 6K (but may need to do some planks!)

Wk 5 R2 complete and I have serious doubts

Graduated - If I did it so can you

W8R3 =Climbing Everest

Food. Help please.

Stitch - my nemesis

W7R1. ..Not!..Womens Problems anyone!!??

Oh bugger !

Newbie runner, sore shins 😭

W5R1

Week 2 started

Back from hols

W9 run 3. Done!

Too hot to trot

Another run under the belt :-)

W2 R1 - update post run

Happy day. Fancy new HR running watch has monitored my resting heart rate and declared me an ATHLETE!

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