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Can I use the Cross Trainer whilst on IC?

Well the IC has got me, boo hoo :( I seem to have shin splints on my right leg. It feels ok when I get up after a nights rest, but is painful at night. I...

Well the IC has got me, boo hoo :( I seem to have shin splints on my right leg....

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•7 years ago

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w7r2

well after the usual trepidation run 2 done and dusted have changed the format of my run instead of turning around at about half way have now since the weather...

well after the usual trepidation run 2 done and dusted have changed the format o...

2Fit2Sit

Graduate•7 years ago

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Oh what a beautiful morning ...

... for the final run of C25K! Done it! Week 9 has actually been quite hard. It's the mind thing, really. Breathing's fine, legs are fine, but my head doesn't...

... for the final run of C25K! Done it! Week 9 has actually been quite hard. It'...

Dpsl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just completed week 1

Just joined today...and just completed week 1. Used to run long distance regularly about 10 years ago...and have since put on about 4 stone. Time to rectify...

Just joined today...and just completed week 1. Used to run long distance regular...

danpwright

•7 years ago

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Fed up

Since I had the dreaded lurgy a couple of weeks ago, my runs have been not of the best, except one last Tuesday. It has been a catalogue of hiccups including...

Since I had the dreaded lurgy a couple of weeks ago, my runs have been not of th...

Dhiny

•7 years ago

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Slinky's going back to w3

Slinky's finding starting back at w5 so tough, so is going back to start at w3 and going through the rest of prog, she thinks that's probably best for her, as...

Slinky's finding starting back at w5 so tough, so is going back to start at w3 a...

davelinks

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1R2 kind of....

So ... having avoided the wine last night I decided there was no way I wasn't going out today! 'Sausage it' and all that... I decided to try the 'podcast' to...

So ... having avoided the wine last night I decided there was no way I wasn't go...

Jbk1981

Graduate•7 years ago

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Cross-training??

I'm a recent graduate of couch to 5k and I need to challenge myself to avoid a plateau! I'm not focused on running longer distances (like training for a 10k),...

I'm a recent graduate of couch to 5k and I need to challenge myself to avoid a p...

Bones_

•7 years ago

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week 4 and my legs are already feeling how running is like

Well after my first ever post about not taking rest days, *mistake *to even mention it, here I am again. This is like a log of my own experience, not a...

Well after my first ever post about not taking rest days, *mistake *to even ment...

stifterin

•7 years ago

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Life after Laura

I was wondering what those who have graduated did after the program ends? I'm sure there's as many answers as people😉 but I'd love to know how you all...

I was wondering what those who have graduated did after the program ends? I'm s...

Jalapenolover101

Graduate•7 years ago

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Good News

I have been applying for work and kept getting rejection emails. Yesterday I went for an interview and had email today saying i have the job :)

I have been applying for work and kept getting rejection emails. Yesterday I wen...

Icandothis2017-2018

•7 years ago

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2nd park run and 6 weeks of c25k

So ive been on the c25k but found it quite easy after around week 3 but anyway i stuck it out and did my first parkrun last weekend with success and just under...

So ive been on the c25k but found it quite easy after around week 3 but anyway i...

mixindave

Graduate•7 years ago

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Run 2

Well my next run is tomorrow morning and trying to convince myself to avoid the wine tonight as feel it may make the morning a little less easy to do... keep...

Well my next run is tomorrow morning and trying to convince myself to avoid the ...

Jbk1981

Graduate•7 years ago

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Starting Again

It's been 4 years (4 years!!) since I completed C25K- I did Race for Life and then the weather turned, I changed jobs etc. So I went out again this week- first...

It's been 4 years (4 years!!) since I completed C25K- I did Race for Life and th...

Bandersnatch

Graduate•7 years ago

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First 5k Ever!!!

Hi everyone. I recently joined this forum and have been lurking for a while. Most of the posts and tips from this community has been immensely helpful. I did...

Hi everyone. I recently joined this forum and have been lurking for a while. Mos...

Gerilicious

Graduate•7 years ago

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This time I'm going to do it!!

Wow! What an amazing resource! I've only just discovered this site! An aladins cave of info and help! I just turned 49, and am trying to lose 3 stone of weight...

Wow! What an amazing resource! I've only just discovered this site! An aladins c...

JDelve

•7 years ago

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Not only wine improves with age !

Just over 12 months ago I started C25K not having run for 40 years.T Today was Parkrun no. 40, 9 at Stretford and 31st today at...

Just over 12 months ago I started C25K not having run for 40 years.T ...

Patrick1942

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just checking in

Hi all, 5K time was 33:07 this morning! Considering I was at 38:00 back in late Feb, I take that as a small victory. If I don't crack the 30 minute barrier in...

Hi all, 5K time was 33:07 this morning! Considering I was at 38:00 back in late ...

sarah469

Graduate•7 years ago

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First C25K week completed

Phew, I am shattered! My 2nd run was so much more fun than today's run, I am not entirely sure why but my lungs were burning even more today. I will definitely...

Phew, I am shattered! My 2nd run was so much more fun than today's run, I am not...

Lenne

•7 years ago

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Starting again

So around 9 months ago I started Couch to 5k and from what I can remember, completed run 1 of Week 3 and then gave up after attempting to run outside during...

So around 9 months ago I started Couch to 5k and from what I can remember, compl...

Becky2301

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 I actually succeeded :-)

I was dreading the jump from two 8 minute runs to one 20 minute run and didn't think I could possibly succeed. This run coincided with my Parkrun and I was...

I was dreading the jump from two 8 minute runs to one 20 minute run and didn't t...

Erinsjoy

Graduate•7 years ago

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Aim to run for a charity

Hi everyone,I have kept slow profile so far,reading all your anecdotes and encouragements with each other.i am now starting W7 even though it has taken 9 weeks...

Hi everyone,I have kept slow profile so far,reading all your anecdotes and encou...

stevy

•7 years ago

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New lady in my life!

I've been using a different c25k plan and have only recently found this site. I've been reading all about the lovely Laura and, having reached the 'run for 20...

I've been using a different c25k plan and have only recently found this site. I'...

Mshaunb

•7 years ago

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Kallyfudging the great Manchester parkrun south Manchester

Got to parkrun today, managed to wakeup early enough to eat something, peanut butter on toast. Also ate well yesterday in preparation. Was hoping to knock...

Got to parkrun today, managed to wakeup early enough to eat something, peanut bu...

Kallyfudge

Graduate•7 years ago

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First parkrun!

Stanley and I did our first parkrun this morning. He barely broke a sweat whereas I on the other hand..... It's the longest he has ever run and he did...

Stanley and I did our first parkrun this morning. He barely broke a sweat wherea...

loisamelia

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7 complete - and first parkrun

So my W7R3 was my first attempt at parkrun. Didn't all go to plan - the other half decided to pass on his cold, my phone decided it didn't want to play music,...

So my W7R3 was my first attempt at parkrun. Didn't all go to plan - the other ha...

KJR60

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 run 2 parkrun

Well nearly there. Did my second parkrun to Laura and Julie! Went round a bit quicker... My new (well new to me off fleabay) Garmin Forerunner 10 said I'd...

Well nearly there. Did my second parkrun to Laura and Julie! Went round a bit qu...

Kingfisherk26

Graduate•7 years ago

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And I'm feeling good .........

I've only been and gone and done it !!! Week 9 run 3 ! Found an extra 2 mins and the lady announced 4km . I am delighted with myself ......I look back 9 weeks...

I've only been and gone and done it !!! Week 9 run 3 ! Found an extra 2 mins and...

Allypally25

Graduate•7 years ago

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Saturday morning in the park..

...and the regular runners, grim-faced in their lycra. And the dogs with their owners, cheerful comrades armed with poo bags. And me, reluctant in my own grim...

...and the regular runners, grim-faced in their lycra. And the dogs with their o...

thedogscometoo

•7 years ago

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W9R2 ... first run in the fog

Just back from my first run in fog! A bit eerie when the grazing rabbits shot off under the hedges and a flock of pigeons took off close by all out of sight,...

Just back from my first run in fog! A bit eerie when the grazing rabbits shot o...

Wizziewood

•7 years ago

7 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2017

Can I use the Cross Trainer whilst on IC?

w7r2

Oh what a beautiful morning ...

Just completed week 1

Fed up

Slinky's going back to w3

W1R2 kind of....

Cross-training??

week 4 and my legs are already feeling how running is like

Life after Laura

Good News

2nd park run and 6 weeks of c25k

Run 2

Starting Again

First 5k Ever!!!

This time I'm going to do it!!

Not only wine improves with age !

Just checking in

First C25K week completed

Starting again

Week 5 Run 3 I actually succeeded :-)

Aim to run for a charity

New lady in my life!

Kallyfudging the great Manchester parkrun south Manchester

First parkrun!

Week 7 complete - and first parkrun

Week 9 run 2 parkrun

And I'm feeling good .........

Saturday morning in the park..

W9R2 ... first run in the fog

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2017

Can I use the Cross Trainer whilst on IC?

w7r2

Oh what a beautiful morning ...

Just completed week 1

Fed up

Slinky's​ going back to w3

W1R2 kind of....

Cross-training??

week 4 and my legs are already feeling how running is like

Life after Laura

Good News

2nd park run and 6 weeks of c25k

Run 2

Starting Again

First 5k Ever!!!

This time I'm going to do it!!

Not only wine improves with age !

Just checking in

First C25K week completed

Starting again

Week 5 Run 3 I actually succeeded :-)

Aim to run for a charity

New lady in my life!

Kallyfudging the great Manchester parkrun south Manchester

First parkrun!

Week 7 complete - and first parkrun

Week 9 run 2 parkrun

And I'm feeling good .........

Saturday morning in the park..

W9R2 ... first run in the fog

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