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Week 3 Run 1

Week 3 run 1 done!!!! Had to slow down a little on very last minute of the last 3 minute run which was a little dissapointing BUT i did it!!! I was still...

Week 3 run 1 done!!!! Had to slow down a little on very last minute of the last ...

Sammuir87

•7 years ago

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This, this is what Parkrun is about and why I encourage everyone to try one.....

http://blog.parkrun.com/uk/2017/08/23/sweaty-selfies/

RebeccaSK

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8r1 done! Only 5 to go 😁

Today was my first run wearing a knee support , as ive been having a bit of jip in my right knee , i noticed on my last run that when im tired i run with my...

Today was my first run wearing a knee support , as ive been having a bit of jip ...

K311y33

Graduate•7 years ago

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Post 2. Reality bites

Week two. Run two. First time tonight, I thought it was a bit of a chore. Finished week 1 on a high, took the weekend off and completed run . The increase to...

Week two. Run two. First time tonight, I thought it was a bit of a chore. Finish...

TimB19

Graduate•7 years ago

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First run today

Hi completed my first run today felt so self conscious I completed it but my chins are so sore what running shoes does everyone wear any recommendations ??

Hi completed my first run today felt so self conscious I completed it but my chi...

joanneelaine75

•7 years ago

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Just finished week 8

And I'm over the 🌙 to have got this far. Just three more runs and I'll graduate 👨‍🎓 and I now look forward to my runs!! To all newbies, this is...

And I'm over the 🌙 to have got this far. Just three more runs and I'll gradua...

BrownEyedGirlie

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3D2

Feeling pretty good so far. I suspect W4 is when it gets tough. Any tips for plowing through?

Feeling pretty good so far. I suspect W4 is when it gets tough. Any tips for plo...

Smurgs

•7 years ago

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Tight calf

I think I learned an early lesson about 53 year old calves and stretching. Missed my w2r2 today because I got s nasty twinge on Monday and it's still not 100%....

I think I learned an early lesson about 53 year old calves and stretching. Misse...

Tomstevenson63

•7 years ago

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How do you deal with fake gym runner 'advice'?

My friend and I run at the gym, and i've started being irrationally annoyed at his success. he started "running" about a year ago (i just started about a month...

My friend and I run at the gym, and i've started being irrationally annoyed at h...

kinemagic

•7 years ago

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Couch to... definitely not a 5K?

I'm about to start week 5 (where the first of the "run 'x' distance (or 'y' minutes)" runs appears) and have become incredibly discouraged. I have been...

I'm about to start week 5 (where the first of the "run 'x' distance (or 'y' minu...

kinemagic

•7 years ago

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Nervous about w4r1!

Have the first run of week 4 tomorrow which I'm feeling very nervous about as it's quite a bit more running than in the previous weeks! Any advice/motivation...

Have the first run of week 4 tomorrow which I'm feeling very nervous about as it...

gw96

•7 years ago

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Average pace/split pace

It seems that these two terms can mean the same thing and then again not. It would appear that in some instances split pace is the time per lap/kilometre which...

It seems that these two terms can mean the same thing and then again not. It wou...

rolysmate

Graduate•7 years ago

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First Run - what a feeling!

Hello! I am brand new to this- completed my first run on Monday and going to do my second tonight. I don't think I am really built for running (think swimmer's...

Hello! I am brand new to this- completed my first run on Monday and going to do ...

EmC25K

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R2

Another run done and feeling great. I am loving how i am progressing. I felt I could've gone on for a bit longer today. Much stronger than Monday's run. Will...

Another run done and feeling great. I am loving how i am progressing. I felt I c...

Troyski74

Graduate•7 years ago

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A very humid walk

We did our usual thirty minute walk and goodness was it humid. We have to go up an escalator in Wood St to reach the Barbican high walks and today two phone...

We did our usual thirty minute walk and goodness was it humid. We have to go up ...

Christo262

•7 years ago

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TOP TIP for C25K'ers!

I've noticed a few peeps on here citing niggles, aches and pains in their legs. Do yourselves a favour and if you can afford to, purchase a foam roller. These...

I've noticed a few peeps on here citing niggles, aches and pains in their legs. ...

danzargo

Graduate•7 years ago

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Crunched Up & Levelled

I skipped crunches, sit ups, planks and other merry bits for three weeks while on baking holiday (as in baking hot sunny holiday). I simply couldn’t do it in...

I skipped crunches, sit ups, planks and other merry bits for three weeks while o...

mrrun

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6, run 1 + a bit

Anyone need any tips on how to get through run 1 of week 6?! Spend most of it on the phone. Mine went off on the first 5 minute part and the app must have...

Anyone need any tips on how to get through run 1 of week 6?! Spend most of it o...

reluctantrunner76

Graduate•7 years ago

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Encouraging reading the back stories of Graduates

I confess I like reading up on others experiences in the week I'm doing it - nice to see how others have tackled challenges, but most encouraging thing is -...

I confess I like reading up on others experiences in the week I'm doing it - nic...

RunForestR

Graduate•7 years ago

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Where to start

Hello, I had completed up to week 5 run 2 (and as someone who loathes all forms of exercise, was feeling pretty proud of myself), however I haven't run for 2...

Hello, I had completed up to week 5 run 2 (and as someone who loathes all forms ...

Anniejane

•7 years ago

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W5 R2 - Done #inlauraItrust

Got to say as I lay in bed this morning listening to the Thunder, and regretting that I had spent 10 hours in my car yesterday going to and from a meeting in...

Got to say as I lay in bed this morning listening to the Thunder, and regretting...

RunForestR

Graduate•7 years ago

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Any goal is good

I have entered the Hospice of St Francis MudPack Challenge and need all the help I can get!

I have entered the Hospice of St Francis MudPack Challenge and need all the help...

DoggieDayCare

•7 years ago

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Week 2 done

But now full of a stinking cold and have looked to see that W3 means 3 minute runs 😱 Think I'll take a couple of recovery days as sneezed and snotted my way...

But now full of a stinking cold and have looked to see that W3 means 3 minute ru...

Lottie_C

Graduate•7 years ago

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Bring on W4 🏃🏼😊🏃🏼😊

Just completed W3 and I loved it, I was so worried about it before hand but actually found it ok. I think running for slightly longer made the ordeal over...

Just completed W3 and I loved it, I was so worried about it before hand but actu...

Cannotrun

•7 years ago

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W2R2 and loving it but BPM question

Out on W2R2 this morning. First bit is always a leg burner as it is an incline of 10m but over 500m so it's that steady climb. Makes for a pleasant run back...

Out on W2R2 this morning. First bit is always a leg burner as it is an incline o...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Wobbly Wednesday!

Well, this morning I had a little wobble and anxiety hit. OH has gone back to work so I was absent my emotional crutch and the routine that I had got into has...

Well, this morning I had a little wobble and anxiety hit. OH has gone back to wo...

CarolineCats

Graduate•7 years ago

5 Replies

New to this

Hi. I'm new to this, just done week 2 run 1, very impressed with myself, I want lose weight and get fitter. So fingers crossed this helps:) x

Hi. I'm new to this, just done week 2 run 1, very impressed with myself, I want ...

jodes206

•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

I can't quite believe that I've just managed to do 2x 8 min runs!! The last 60 secs or so were really hard but how good do I feel now? 😀

I can't quite believe that I've just managed to do 2x 8 min runs!! The last 60 s...

Mandygecko

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

More of the same

Just finished w1r2. No problems, no dogs chasing me this time, no phone calls, and the Sun came out.

Just finished w1r2. No problems, no dogs chasing me this time, no phone calls, a...

scotinexile

Graduate•7 years ago

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More of the same

Just finished w1r2. No problems, no dogs chasing me this time, no phone calls, and the Sun came out.

Just finished w1r2. No problems, no dogs chasing me this time, no phone calls, a...

scotinexile

Graduate•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

Week 3 Run 1

This, this is what Parkrun is about and why I encourage everyone to try one.....

W8r1 done! Only 5 to go 😁

Post 2. Reality bites

First run today

Just finished week 8

W3D2

Tight calf

How do you deal with fake gym runner 'advice'?

Couch to... definitely not a 5K?

Nervous about w4r1!

Average pace/split pace

First Run - what a feeling!

W4R2

A very humid walk

TOP TIP for C25K'ers!

Crunched Up & Levelled

Week 6, run 1 + a bit

Encouraging reading the back stories of Graduates

Where to start

W5 R2 - Done #inlauraItrust

Any goal is good

Week 2 done

Bring on W4 🏃🏼😊🏃🏼😊

W2R2 and loving it but BPM question

Wobbly Wednesday!

New to this

Week 5 run 2

More of the same

More of the same

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