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W7 done

So I finished week 7 last night and I'm finding the hardest part of my run is the first 8-10 minutes or so. Once I get past that I seem to settle into it and...

So I finished week 7 last night and I'm finding the hardest part of my run is th...

EuanR

Graduate•7 years ago

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Only gone & done it!

Just returned from holiday -coincidentally in the land where marathon running first started (you never know!!!) - where I used the gym treadmill to do wk9r3....

Just returned from holiday -coincidentally in the land where marathon running fi...

godzed

•7 years ago

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Tight Chest/Angina

Been struggling with a tight chest after about 1m 30secs of running, went to see my GP, seems I have angina, and I'm now taking beta blockers and waiting to...

Been struggling with a tight chest after about 1m 30secs of running, went to see...

SteveHaycock

•7 years ago

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WK 3 : R3 - YAY, DID IT!!

YAY, after 5 weeks since my 10,000 Cancer Research steps were completed, I've not done any training at all. I thought I must get back in the swing as I felt...

YAY, after 5 weeks since my 10,000 Cancer Research steps were completed, I've no...

quirkybee

Graduate•7 years ago

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Seaside

Going to be away for a few days this week but my running shoes are coming with me so I'll be finishing week 6 running by the sea. Quite looking forward to...

Going to be away for a few days this week but my running shoes are coming with m...

rolysmate

Graduate•7 years ago

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Keep trying

Think positive I never thought I run for 5mins but I did so just keep trying

Salvage

•7 years ago

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Wireless headphones

Any recommendations?

MrsDaisyt

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6r3

I didn't expect it to be easy but I didn't expect it to be quite so tough either! Having completed 20 mins this time last week with some reserve I thought I...

I didn't expect it to be easy but I didn't expect it to be quite so tough either...

Reluctance2wayoflife

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R2 on Holiday!!

Did it!!! Coastal path run. Was hard work but I feel amazing!! Good vibes to all those running today.

Did it!!! Coastal path run. Was hard work but I feel amazing!! Good vibes to all...

sarahsam76

Graduate•7 years ago

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Lack of sleep but begin W4 tonight.

Fitbit has recorded 4hrs 29m of sleep but tbh I don't think any of it was quality. Couldn't get comfy all night and can't even blame the baby. Looking at W4R1...

Fitbit has recorded 4hrs 29m of sleep but tbh I don't think any of it was qualit...

MrsT82

•7 years ago

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Tomorrow

Tomorrow is another day & I am looking forward to it...I'm gonna try week 4 again...I WILL DO IT!!!! Don't care how long it takes...

Tomorrow is another day & I am looking forward to it...I'm gonna try week 4 agai...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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W3 R1 in the bag!

Was really chuffed to complete this run but running for 3 minutes was tough! Pushed me to my absolutely limit! Or current limit I hope.

Was really chuffed to complete this run but running for 3 minutes was tough! Pus...

Mustdothis

•7 years ago

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Week 3

Going to the Lakes for a week tomorrow, looking forward to running in beautiful surroundings to finish week 3.

Going to the Lakes for a week tomorrow, looking forward to running in beautiful...

Martin_Rose

Graduate•7 years ago

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Two weeks done

Age 64, overweight (16.5 stone), type 2 diabetes, raised blood pressure and never ever run before. I've done weeks one and two and actually quite looking...

Age 64, overweight (16.5 stone), type 2 diabetes, raised blood pressure and neve...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Hello fellow groovy movers.....

Who am I? I am a 43yr old mother of a 17yr old son who has decided to finally get her act together and get off the couch! I am just about to go out and do...

Who am I? I am a 43yr old mother of a 17yr old son who has decided to finally ge...

Bethania

•7 years ago

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Week 1, done n dusted

Was a killer because literally on the 3rd step of the first 60 seconds run... My right hip said, "nope, not playing ". Felt like a numbed down sciatica....

Was a killer because literally on the 3rd step of the first 60 seconds run... My...

Sillyyak13

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

Another run in the bag and my music is sorted thank heavens for spotify. One more run on tuesday to go!!!! Is it too early to jump up with joy!!!

Another run in the bag and my music is sorted thank heavens for spotify. One mo...

charthedreamer

Graduate•7 years ago

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Advice please!

Just done Week 4, Run 1 (hurrah!), but my right ankle started hurting half way through. The first half was uphill, and I think I was running unevenly on my...

Just done Week 4, Run 1 (hurrah!), but my right ankle started hurting half way t...

SueAK

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk 1 finished. Feeling pleased but sore.

Just finished must shower but pleased with myself. At the end of my 6th run my right hamstring tightened up and felt a bit sore. I continued and finished the...

Just finished must shower but pleased with myself. At the end of my 6th run my r...

tfcmagpie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduates, can you tell me.....

.....is there anything you would have done differently, in hndsight, when you look back over your C25K runs? I'm wondering in particular whether you would...

.....is there anything you would have done differently, in hndsight, when you lo...

Blue-Jay

•7 years ago

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W8R3

W8R3 out of the way. I can finally see the finishing line. It's been a fantastic two months. When I started in June my BPM was 67 and my weight 122kg. Today my...

W8R3 out of the way. I can finally see the finishing line. It's been a fantastic...

Freetown2012

•7 years ago

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Really really struggling!!!

I really need help, I just can't do the three 28 mins. I can only do about 25 mins and that's my limit. I've done one 28 mins and failed in two other attempts....

I really need help, I just can't do the three 28 mins. I can only do about 25 mi...

Malc73

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3: Run 1

After a bit of a set back due to anxiety (damns that stupid thing) back on track with runs. I can't believe I managed to run for 3 minutes straight! 😱 Well...

After a bit of a set back due to anxiety (damns that stupid thing) back on track...

connie_wonnie

•7 years ago

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Week3, run 1

I went into this run already convinced there was no way I could run for 3 minutes once, let alone twice. Welp, except for 9 seconds on the second 3 minute run...

I went into this run already convinced there was no way I could run for 3 minute...

PeggyMc

•7 years ago

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New shoes, comfy box

I just took delivery of some new New Balance trainers (I don't know what other users think of NB but they suit my wide, high-arched feet!) and the inevitable...

I just took delivery of some new New Balance trainers (I don't know what other u...

Nobbywatts

Graduate•7 years ago

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Niggly shins every run?!

So I've just run W4R2 and Wendy run ado far, despite lunges and squats before I start, both my shins feel 'tight' and niggly as soon as I start my brisk walk,...

So I've just run W4R2 and Wendy run ado far, despite lunges and squats before I ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Trying to keep track

3rd run sans headphones. Been having trouble keeping track of the full 5k since I only have the timer on my phone to keep track of the run and again forgot to...

3rd run sans headphones. Been having trouble keeping track of the full 5k since ...

Decker

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Thankyou

Thankyou for all your encouraging comments...I'm looking forward to trying out all these different techniques and hopefully I will crack this!!!

Thankyou for all your encouraging comments...I'm looking forward to trying out a...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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Park run warm up

I've been following the c25k and continue to do week 9 (5 min walks each side of 30 min run). I'd like to do a park run but how do you fit in the warm up? Do...

I've been following the c25k and continue to do week 9 (5 min walks each side of...

Chris2801

Graduate•7 years ago

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Challenged myself

In the limbo land post C25K and decided to add to my normal route just done my quickest time for 5k (29:39) and ran 6.4k.

In the limbo land post C25K and decided to add to my normal route just done my q...

KimLoulou

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

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All posts for July 2017

W7 done

Only gone & done it!

Tight Chest/Angina

WK 3 : R3 - YAY, DID IT!!

Seaside

Keep trying

Wireless headphones

W6r3

W6R2 on Holiday!!

Lack of sleep but begin W4 tonight.

Tomorrow

W3 R1 in the bag!

Week 3

Two weeks done

Hello fellow groovy movers.....

Week 1, done n dusted

Week 9 Run 2

Advice please!

Wk 1 finished. Feeling pleased but sore.

Graduates, can you tell me.....

W8R3

Really really struggling!!!

Week 3: Run 1

Week3, run 1

New shoes, comfy box

Niggly shins every run?!

Trying to keep track

Thankyou

Park run warm up

Challenged myself

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