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Impact & shin splints

Hi all! I'm finally back after being seen off by the dreaded shin splints. I spent all summer on a stationary bike and lost a stone. Now I'm on week 1 again...

Hi all! I'm finally back after being seen off by the dreaded shin splints. I spe...

emlee75

•7 years ago

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Wk5 day3

Done done done!! Sarah Millican's voice kept me going to the very end. The last 2-3 mins were really hard but I did it. I'm so chuffed and proud of myself 😀

Done done done!! Sarah Millican's voice kept me going to the very end. The last...

Mandygecko

Graduate•7 years ago

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Holy S@?T!!!!

Errrr, excuse my language...but I am ECSTATIC!!!!! I HAVE JUST FINISHED, COMPLETED ACTUALLY, W5R3!!!!! Can you believe it???????? Yes it was really hard, yes,...

Errrr, excuse my language...but I am ECSTATIC!!!!! I HAVE JUST FINISHED, COMPLET...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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Not a chance!!!

For all the people who ask whether or not to take extra rest days, don't worry just do it. There is no chance whatsoever I am going out for a run today. I am...

For all the people who ask whether or not to take extra rest days, don't worry j...

reluctantrunner76

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2R3 - smashed it!!

Just had an amazing run round Lake Windermere (not all of it obviously 🤣). It was a breeze - bring on W3R1!😬😬😬

Just had an amazing run round Lake Windermere (not all of it obviously 🤣). It w...

Debbie698

•7 years ago

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Week1 day2

Just finished the run. When i started it was a bit difficult because if the body pain but eventually it got better and now feeling good. Thanks guys for your...

Just finished the run. When i started it was a bit difficult because if the body...

Shantanu5792

•7 years ago

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Wk8R2

Completed the 2nd run of the week last night, found this one much easy than the 1st, but listened to all the advise and started off slower, and finished...

Completed the 2nd run of the week last night, found this one much easy than the ...

Rowville

•7 years ago

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Final run - I made it!

I did it!!! Just got back from W9R3 and I'm so happy I've completed the programme. 30 minutes seemed impossible when I started so I'm feeling very proud of...

I did it!!! Just got back from W9R3 and I'm so happy I've completed the programm...

Nell_N

Graduate•7 years ago

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First week

Just finished run 3 of week 1, found it harder than run one. Still onwards and upwards

Just finished run 3 of week 1, found it harder than run one. Still onwards and u...

dapsmith281

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5 r3 - is done!

Yeaaaaaaaaah! I sit a hot sweaty mess - but have just completed the final run of week 5. Now I know it's not w9 r3 - but so pleased that I was able to do this...

Yeaaaaaaaaah! I sit a hot sweaty mess - but have just completed the final run of...

RunForestR

Graduate•7 years ago

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W9R2 in the bag. I can see the finish line!

Completed Week 9 Run 2 this morning and even managed to speed up a tad in the last minute! (I am a slow runner to start with though!). I can see the end in...

Completed Week 9 Run 2 this morning and even managed to speed up a tad in the la...

sarahsam76

Graduate•7 years ago

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Foof!!!!!

I have completed the course (last night) have a mixture of emotions running through me right now. A huge sense of achievement, a new core of resolve, relief...

I have completed the course (last night) have a mixture of emotions running thr...

OliverJames

Graduate•7 years ago

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Food

What does everyone eat? Need meal inspiration 💭💭

Chantelle_2017

•7 years ago

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Very early run , but best one yet!

Out the door by 4.50 , and i know i shouldnt be concerned about times or distance but im buzzing at just clearing 4k! Took 34mins but i did it 😁 My knee is...

Out the door by 4.50 , and i know i shouldnt be concerned about times or distanc...

K311y33

Graduate•7 years ago

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tough week, running makes it a bit better

I know I'm not the only one who was struggling to run today especially. Big high fives to all those who've gone and run anyway, however it went for you. Better...

I know I'm not the only one who was struggling to run today especially. Big high...

icklegui

Graduate•7 years ago

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I'm a newbie

I haven't even put my trainers on yet and got out of the front door. But I have downloaded the training plan. Quite scared about actually running. Wondering...

I haven't even put my trainers on yet and got out of the front door. But I hav...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Wk5 R1 - Still in the game, just!

tfcmagpietfcmagpie 2 minutes ago 0 Replies So Saturday will see me do Wk5 R2 having just completed R1 tonight. Yes today was hard but actually I always felt...

tfcmagpietfcmagpie 2 minutes ago 0 Replies So Saturday will see me do Wk5 R2 ha...

tfcmagpie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk5 R1 - Still in the game, just!

So Saturday will see me do Wk5 R2 having just completed R1 tonight. Yes today was hard but actually I always felt right from the off that I could get through...

So Saturday will see me do Wk5 R2 having just completed R1 tonight. Yes today wa...

tfcmagpie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Halfway!

I managed to do W5r2 tonight, after a really long and exhausting induction day at my new job! Thanks to Sweatyfaced, Mary3393, Hidden, Mimirossi, Wizziewood ,...

I managed to do W5r2 tonight, after a really long and exhausting induction day a...

Reluctant_Runner74

•7 years ago

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Wk 1 session 3

Well tonight week 1 completed Boom Smashed it or did it smash me Roll on wk2 Can't wait to push this carcas for 90sec sessions lol

Well tonight week 1 completed Boom Smashed it or did it smash me Roll on wk...

nedsmithy

•7 years ago

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Hello world :)

I've just finished Week 3 of #C25K and I will start Week 4 tomorrow morning.

Hidden

•7 years ago

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I'm new!

Hello I've just downloaded this and wanted to start a fresh tomorrow.. any tips for me? I'm going on holiday 2 weeks tomorrow to turkey and I wanna be a bit...

Hello I've just downloaded this and wanted to start a fresh tomorrow.. any tips ...

Chantelle_2017

•7 years ago

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W9R3 for meemum

This one really was for meemum, Was a latish start tonight and ended up running in the gloom but I really enjoyed this one, just wish I could actually let her...

This one really was for meemum, Was a latish start tonight and ended up running ...

rolysmate

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 run 2 ...the competative beast has awoken!

So i completed my w3 r 2 today and after my disappointingly short w3r1 i decided to challenge myself a little more... i aimed faster and therefore ran further,...

So i completed my w3 r 2 today and after my disappointingly short w3r1 i decided...

Runningbunny

•7 years ago

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Week 5?

Hi, I just finished week 1, although the idea of week 4&5 (especially 5) scares me.. I've read everywhere that w5 has a huge difference from w4 and is very...

Hi, I just finished week 1, although the idea of week 4&5 (especially 5) scares ...

Monique1

•7 years ago

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New member

Hello everyone, I'm new to this group and looking for support to get me through these early stages of running. I ran the London marathon 2013 and 15, but...

Hello everyone, I'm new to this group and looking for support to get me through ...

Timmytiger

•7 years ago

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Run 3 week 5

I have just completed run 3 week 5, 20 whole minutes nonstop, I'm absolutely delighted, amazed, and very very grateful to the amazing people on here, two...

I have just completed run 3 week 5, 20 whole minutes nonstop, I'm absolutely del...

Martin_Rose

Graduate•7 years ago

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Rest day 🙂

Ache like mad today after my very first run yesterday but was determined to keep moving. Power walked for a couple of miles in the beautiful sunshine and am...

Ache like mad today after my very first run yesterday but was determined to keep...

runtastic

•7 years ago

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I only flaming did it!!!!

I had NO expectations tonight other than a total f word ......toughest of days at work was exhausted but decided nothing ventured and all that even if I just...

I had NO expectations tonight other than a total f word ......toughest of days a...

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

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The Pacemakers

On BBC2 now (8 pm Thursday) - watch again on BBC iPlayer - 90+ year old athletes get super competitive. Very humbling, motivatinal and very entertaining.

On BBC2 now (8 pm Thursday) - watch again on BBC iPlayer - 90+ year old athlete...

Theziggy

Graduate•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

Impact & shin splints

Wk5 day3

Holy S@?T!!!!

Not a chance!!!

W2R3 - smashed it!!

Week1 day2

Wk8R2

Final run - I made it!

First week

W5 r3 - is done!

W9R2 in the bag. I can see the finish line!

Foof!!!!!

Food

Very early run , but best one yet!

tough week, running makes it a bit better

I'm a newbie

Wk5 R1 - Still in the game, just!

Wk5 R1 - Still in the game, just!

Halfway!

Wk 1 session 3

Hello world :)

I'm new!

W9R3 for meemum

Week 3 run 2 ...the competative beast has awoken!

Week 5?

New member

Run 3 week 5

Rest day 🙂

I only flaming did it!!!!

The Pacemakers

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