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Week 12 cream crackered update

3 runs completed for the week up until sunday , each one little by little a 100 yds or so further than the last . A bit of a mixed bag on way ive felt though...

3 runs completed for the week up until sunday , each one little by little a 100 ...

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Graduate•7 years ago

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Sore swollen ankles

Hi all , was going great guns until last week when I developed painful ankles , especially the left one actually became quite swollen! I have rested it and has...

Hi all , was going great guns until last week when I developed painful ankles , ...

Sarahb18

Graduate•7 years ago

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Finding motivation to run 5k this evening

I would like to achieve 40-41 mins run, let's see how I fare

CO123

•7 years ago

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I did it!

I've finally completed the programme, running week 9 run 3 today! I did 4.43km, then ran on to 5k. In actual fact it's been five months: I started this in...

I've finally completed the programme, running week 9 run 3 today! I did 4.43km, ...

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•7 years ago

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throws mortarboard into the air

I completed my graduation run this morning (had been trying to post this since then! Error keeps happening) I felt so good I continued and did a full 3 miles...

I completed my graduation run this morning (had been trying to post this since t...

Fitsticks

Graduate•7 years ago

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Increasing distance

Hi everyone After graduating last week and completing the 5km I was just wondering regarding increasing km and how much is too much too quick? I'm a week past...

Hi everyone After graduating last week and completing the 5km I was just wonderi...

universa_2k

Graduate•7 years ago

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Most interesting sight while on a run?

Inspired by Old Floss I was wondering what the most interesting thing you saw while running? I have seen some amazing countryside but also some pretty gross...

Inspired by Old Floss I was wondering what the most interesting thing you saw wh...

JoolieB1

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7R1 - tough holiday run...

It's been a weekend of beer, kayaking, beer, swimming, beer, fried food and more beer due to the holiday. I didn't have high hopes for this mornings run. My...

It's been a weekend of beer, kayaking, beer, swimming, beer, fried food and more...

jaybro28

Graduate•7 years ago

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Reasons to be cheerful

W6 R1...after the terror that is WK5 R3 how come this felt just as difficult? Oh well, ours is not to reason why, in the programme I place my trust. Anyway...

W6 R1...after the terror that is WK5 R3 how come this felt just as difficult? Oh...

Koraline

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1R2 - slow and steady

Oldfloss, I'm reporting: your order has been exectuded ;) Slow and steady it was. Run completed with my dog 🐕. I couldn't resist those big brown eyes. As she...

Oldfloss, I'm reporting: your order has been exectuded ;) Slow and steady it was...

IgaT

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just wanted to say... I'M A GRADUATE

It's take me a few months but I did it. I'm officially a graduate! I treated myself to my own music today for the occasion, which was brilliant. Inwards and...

It's take me a few months but I did it. I'm officially a graduate! I treated mys...

sankyu

•7 years ago

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Early mornings, only runners would do it!

To escape the heat, survive a run day only a runner would get out of bed at 5.30 am and stumble out of the door in tights and t shirt! It is worth it though...

To escape the heat, survive a run day only a runner would get out of bed at 5.30...

JoolieB1

Graduate•7 years ago

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come back run 4

well was supposed to be tomorrow but cant run tomorrow so decided to do it today and yes i did have 1 rest day in between . But yes there's always a but it...

well was supposed to be tomorrow but cant run tomorrow so decided to do it toda...

2Fit2Sit

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk2r1 aches

Actually I think the aches are more from the evening boxercise class I did after the run in the morning since my arms and stomach ache more than my legs! This...

Actually I think the aches are more from the evening boxercise class I did after...

Aimeexdx

•7 years ago

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Running before breakfast - advice please

It's hard for me to fit the running into my week. Some days the best time to do it is first thing. Any advice on what to eat/drink before. Don't think it's...

It's hard for me to fit the running into my week. Some days the best time to do ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W8 Continued

Hey everyone. Had my second run of W8 today technically. I had to take a break for a week to concentrate on exams and such but after next week i should be able...

Hey everyone. Had my second run of W8 today technically. I had to take a break f...

emliche

Graduate•7 years ago

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Is time a healer?

Here am l , who was a fit guy, always dashing around looking after my wife.Decided to take up C25k to tame my love of running ( eventually running for...

Here am l , who was a fit guy, always dashing around looking after my wife.Decid...

stevy

•7 years ago

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Hi everyone!

I'm doing the Couch to 5k for the second time, I'm on week 5 day 1. I ran it this morning without too much trouble (even though it was drizzling). I have my 5k...

I'm doing the Couch to 5k for the second time, I'm on week 5 day 1. I ran it thi...

Foxsmumruns

Graduate•7 years ago

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Advice for a soon-to-be Couch 25 K graduate needed.

I am current on week 8 on the Couch 2 5K program and will soon graduate. I have a question, what did you do immediate afterwards: did you keep doing week 9...

I am current on week 8 on the Couch 2 5K program and will soon graduate. I have...

Wannaberoadrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1 Done

*Disclaimer- not following the couch25K plan as recommended* I was warned about this one, by the people on the forum and I can see why it might catch you out,...

*Disclaimer- not following the couch25K plan as recommended* I was warned about...

DawnRun

•7 years ago

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W2r1

Blimey that was much harder than w1. Determined not to give up though. Gone back to Micheal, as I feel when he says you are doing great , l believe him that I...

Blimey that was much harder than w1. Determined not to give up though. Gone back...

Peppercairn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk5 run 2 , man ! my shins hurt !!

That was blummin hard BUT I thought I had to do 3 runs of 8 minutes , but it was only 2 ... hoorah ! I have the dreaded 20 min run on Wednesday, I started the...

That was blummin hard BUT I thought I had to do 3 runs of 8 minutes , but it was...

Rachael113

•7 years ago

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W9 best laid plans, but all good!

The goal was to do the Southampton park run for W9R3 on Saturday but life got in the way and it became W9R1. However managed to complete in 28:03 which I'm...

The goal was to do the Southampton park run for W9R3 on Saturday but life got in...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Treadmill to Outside

Hi everyone I started the couch to 5k at the beginning of the month and I'm currently at the end of week 3. I've done all my runs on the treadmill so far, as...

Hi everyone I started the couch to 5k at the beginning of the month and I'm curr...

moi_katie

•7 years ago

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W1 R2

Well I've just done w1 R2,huffed and puffed a little but I've done it 😀 am I tired now yes lol Oh and I've burnt 172 calories yeh sleeping going everyone

Well I've just done w1 R2,huffed and puffed a little but I've done it 😀 am I ti...

linney1

•7 years ago

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Foot trouble

On a visit to a podiatrist she told me that I had the beginnings of a bunion on one foot. The word was familiar but I hadn't any idea what it actually is. Now...

On a visit to a podiatrist she told me that I had the beginnings of a bunion on ...

Austen304

•7 years ago

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Trying to outsprint a 17-year-old to the finish of Parkrun...

Failed. Just: 237 Marcus TAIT 32:42 JM15-17 238 Tony WHITLEY 32:42 VM60-64

Failed. Just: 237 Marcus TAIT 32:42 JM15-17 238 Tony WHITLEY 32:42 VM60-64 ...

Now-runner_NeedsAttn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 run 2

Nearly didn't go this morning as woke up with a banging headache (not a hangover!), but thought if I got up and out it might help it go. Legs felt a bit heavy...

Nearly didn't go this morning as woke up with a banging headache (not a hangover...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Totally Failed...Advice Needed Please

Well I started off with good intensions, got to Wk3R3 and just as I was about start WK4 it all went up in the air! I had a family bereavement, then got a...

Well I started off with good intensions, got to Wk3R3 and just as I was about st...

WeeCee

•7 years ago

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week 9 .. run or carboot that was the question ..

.. the answer surprisingly was RUN , i worked for every single one of those 30 minutes , enjoyed the podcast music too , i feel like im on the countdown to...

.. the answer surprisingly was RUN , i worked for every single one of those 30 m...

secksy34

Graduate•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

Week 12 cream crackered update

Sore swollen ankles

Finding motivation to run 5k this evening

I did it!

throws mortarboard into the air

Increasing distance

Most interesting sight while on a run?

W7R1 - tough holiday run...

Reasons to be cheerful

W1R2 - slow and steady

Just wanted to say... I'M A GRADUATE

Early mornings, only runners would do it!

come back run 4

Wk2r1 aches

Running before breakfast - advice please

W8 Continued

Is time a healer?

Hi everyone!

Advice for a soon-to-be Couch 25 K graduate needed.

Week 6 Run 1 Done

W2r1

Wk5 run 2 , man ! my shins hurt !!

W9 best laid plans, but all good!

Treadmill to Outside

W1 R2

Foot trouble

Trying to outsprint a 17-year-old to the finish of Parkrun...

Week 3 run 2

Totally Failed...Advice Needed Please

week 9 .. run or carboot that was the question ..

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

Week 12 cream crackered update

Sore swollen ankles

Finding motivation to run 5k this evening

I did it!

*throws mortarboard into the air*

Increasing distance

Most interesting sight while on a run?

W7R1 - tough holiday run...

Reasons to be cheerful

W1R2 - slow and steady

Just wanted to say... I'M A GRADUATE

Early mornings, only runners would do it!

come back run 4

Wk2r1 aches

Running before breakfast - advice please

W8 Continued

Is time a healer?

Hi everyone!

Advice for a soon-to-be Couch 25 K graduate needed.

Week 6 Run 1 Done

W2r1

Wk5 run 2 , man ! my shins hurt !!

W9 best laid plans, but all good!

Treadmill to Outside

W1 R2

Foot trouble

Trying to outsprint a 17-year-old to the finish of Parkrun...

Week 3 run 2

Totally Failed...Advice Needed Please

week 9 .. run or carboot that was the question ..

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