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Still running jogging walking...) W5R 1 & 2.

Been a wee bit quiet...Still plodding on tho... Stan still telling me I can't do it and the forum advice ringing in my ears... "Slowly does it" and " Trust...

Been a wee bit quiet...Still plodding on tho... Stan still telling me I can't d...

MotherPip

Graduate•7 years ago

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Every journey starts with a first step!

Hello hello, I'm new here, and tentatively asking for top tips for a very first time runner! I am quite literally going to put on my trainers for the first...

Hello hello, I'm new here, and tentatively asking for top tips for a very first ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 8, run 3 done!

I'm feeling really chuffed with myself about this. When I started I struggled to run for 60 seconds and couldn't imagine running week 2, let alone 28 minutes....

I'm feeling really chuffed with myself about this. When I started I struggled to...

Exmoorllent

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hopefully back on track

After getting up to week 8 last Year but stopping because of illness, holidays work etc. And a few start stop since Xmas now I am on week 3r3also running on my...

After getting up to week 8 last Year but stopping because of illness, holidays w...

pikey

•7 years ago

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A revived new runner!!

After doing a Race for Life, I lost enthusiasm. Then I got hit by a stroke 18 months ago. But, but, but I'm on Week 4 now and LOVING it - and have entered...

After doing a Race for Life, I lost enthusiasm. Then I got hit by a stroke 18 m...

newrunner56

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7R3 - done despite being knackered!

Felt like putting it off a day as running bit and very tired after a night out but went anyway thinking I'd rather stick to set days and see how much I could...

Felt like putting it off a day as running bit and very tired after a night out b...

KS69

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R3 done - can't believe I've stuck at this for a month!

Just did the final run for Week 4 today; feeling good that I completed this week. This run was a bit of a mixed bag though - fastest time for distance so far,...

Just did the final run for Week 4 today; feeling good that I completed this week...

Ajtarbotton

•7 years ago

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First day out

Walk jog walk jog harder than I thought it's been a long time I did enjoy it

lesres

•7 years ago

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Shoes and social running!

Today I went on a shopping trip and got myself some shiny new shoes. I went to a running shop called Run 4 It, who were fantastic. I had gait analysis on a...

Today I went on a shopping trip and got myself some shiny new shoes. I went to a...

Rosie958

Graduate•7 years ago

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Has anyone run with a 'dead leg' feeling?

Went out this morning, 1st run since my last Parkrun 12 days ago - have been really busy with work and home since then. At the start my right leg hurt but it...

Went out this morning, 1st run since my last Parkrun 12 days ago - have been rea...

Joy57

Graduate•7 years ago

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A trip down memory lane for some and the shape of things to come for others.

Thanks to Shireenjoon, who posted this over in the Bridge to 10K forum, it really is quite funny, and accurate....

Thanks to Shireenjoon, who posted this over in the Bridge to 10K forum, it reall...

Dunder2004

Graduate•7 years ago

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Thinking of switching from road to trail. Advice please!

I've only just Graduated and I'm nowhere near the 5k so my plan was to work towards that - increasing speed/time until I achieve the distance and then cut down...

I've only just Graduated and I'm nowhere near the 5k so my plan was to work towa...

Tractorman

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 run 2

Hello all Just completed week 4 run 2 in new Nike zoom Pegasus 33 shield trainers, less pain in calves, so far so good. I covered 1.64 miles the exact same...

Hello all Just completed week 4 run 2 in new Nike zoom Pegasus 33 shield trainer...

wizzbang

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R2 Against the odds

I have the feeling the Universe doesn't want me to complete this week... but I don't care about your plans, Universe! I am determined! I guess you remember I...

I have the feeling the Universe doesn't want me to complete this week... but I d...

yaskas

Graduate•7 years ago

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Good run, bad run

Hi. I completed Wk7 R2 this morning. I was exhausted afterwards. I've really noticed since starting to do longer runs that there is huge variation in how I...

Hi. I completed Wk7 R2 this morning. I was exhausted afterwards. I've really not...

JojoButter

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6

Well I am slowly getting there. Just completed week 5 run 3, the dreaded 20 minutes! Managed it on the treadmill with the music playing and didn't feel...

Well I am slowly getting there. Just completed week 5 run 3, the dreaded 20 mi...

Jigglemooce

Graduate•7 years ago

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Boredom

I really don't think I'm cut out to be a runner. I've just done W6R3 and find running SO boring. I can swim for ages, and cycle for miles, but running ......

I really don't think I'm cut out to be a runner. I've just done W6R3 and find r...

tizzicat

Graduate•7 years ago

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I'm Still Standing (W8R2 - finally)

Lurgy fading into a distant memory and the conjunctivitis following suit (or at least a lot less livid than it looked on Monday) I got up, donned my kit and...

Lurgy fading into a distant memory and the conjunctivitis following suit (or at ...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•7 years ago

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Nope, don't want to

I'm in such a foul mood today. I want to run so little that I'm going to make myself and I'm really really hoping it makes me feel better- this mardy cow...

I'm in such a foul mood today. I want to run so little that I'm going to make my...

EFox89

•7 years ago

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W7R2...just as well I'm a stubborn, determined whatsit!

My legs feel fine running for 25 minutes...my heart feels ok...but the heat pouring out of me makes me question whether I can run for 25 minutes. However, as I...

My legs feel fine running for 25 minutes...my heart feels ok...but the heat pour...

NickiCS

Graduate•7 years ago

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Don't let injury make you give up!

So, I graduated from couch to 5 k a few months back and was so proud of myself as never in my earlier life have I even been able to run 50m (I am 55 now!). But...

So, I graduated from couch to 5 k a few months back and was so proud of myself a...

Angelamb

Graduate•7 years ago

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My 10 year old just kicked my butt running...

Tomorrow I'm going to do the dreaded w5r3 and have been so pleased with my progress on this programme, though am admittedly quite worried about the 20 mins but...

Tomorrow I'm going to do the dreaded w5r3 and have been so pleased with my progr...

Joolez

Graduate•7 years ago

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Sore foot arch

So for the past week or so I have been having a bit of pain in my left foot arch, and good ol doctor google has suggested plantar fasciitis. At first it was...

So for the past week or so I have been having a bit of pain in my left foot arch...

motherduckling

Graduate•7 years ago

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I did it.

Got out and completed d1 of W8, feeling very happy with myself.:)

Gladioli

Graduate•7 years ago

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Another short run

Since my Saturday run, I've not managed to get out, so tonight I rang Mr Rainbow as I left work to say I wanted to run as soon as I got in so please don't have...

Since my Saturday run, I've not managed to get out, so tonight I rang Mr Rainbow...

RainbowC

Graduate•7 years ago

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An Uphill Struggle

I have just completed w2r3 at the third attempt, thanks to a manflu level lurgy that wiped me out. It's taken me another week to feel ok enough to get out...

I have just completed w2r3 at the third attempt, thanks to a manflu level lurgy ...

allegrachick

Graduate•7 years ago

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A question and an observation...

So, I'm onto my 2nd day of week 7 and would really appreciate comments from more experienced runners... I'd also like to pass on an observation to those of you...

So, I'm onto my 2nd day of week 7 and would really appreciate comments from more...

Emmy9

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R3, and cried with happiness!

I just want to thank you all for your support. You are fabulous!

Ardmhaca

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just watched an advert for sportswear with Kate Hudson in. Bobble hat, blond h...

ANewMe2022

Graduate•7 years ago

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The Return....

Ah, back in the fray, catchmeifucan returns! Yes, a few months off due to a torn meniscus, but started back last night with run 1 of week 1, looking forward to...

Ah, back in the fray, catchmeifucan returns! Yes, a few months off due to a torn...

catchmeifucan

•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2017

Still running jogging walking...) W5R 1 & 2.

Every journey starts with a first step!

Week 8, run 3 done!

Hopefully back on track

A revived new runner!!

W7R3 - done despite being knackered!

W4R3 done - can't believe I've stuck at this for a month!

First day out

Shoes and social running!

Has anyone run with a 'dead leg' feeling?

A trip down memory lane for some and the shape of things to come for others.

Thinking of switching from road to trail. Advice please!

Week 4 run 2

W6R2 Against the odds

Good run, bad run

Week 6

Boredom

I'm Still Standing (W8R2 - finally)

Nope, don't want to

W7R2...just as well I'm a stubborn, determined whatsit!

Don't let injury make you give up!

My 10 year old just kicked my butt running...

Sore foot arch

I did it.

Another short run

An Uphill Struggle

A question and an observation...

W5R3, and cried with happiness!

Similarities!

The Return....

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