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Advice please

It's been 2 weeks since I was last out, I'm only at w1r3. I ended up with really sore knees and needing to take anti inflammatories. My knees finally feel back...

It's been 2 weeks since I was last out, I'm only at w1r3. I ended up with really...

Lauralou24

•7 years ago

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Shin splints

I've just done Run 1, Week 2. My shins killed and do every time I run. They still hurt now whilst just sitting. Should I stop running?

I've just done Run 1, Week 2. My shins killed and do every time I run. They stil...

Emst77

•7 years ago

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Pedal to the Medal🏆

Have gained a few medals of late, running for worthwhile causes, here's the latest one turned up today😊

Have gained a few medals of late, running for worthwhile causes, here's the late...

davelinks

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk8 done but feeling blah!

So just done week 8 and instead of feeling pleased I feel a bit blah, I took on board the advice and have slowed my pace but I'm still finding the runs hard...

So just done week 8 and instead of feeling pleased I feel a bit blah, I took on ...

Flabto5k

Graduate•7 years ago

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It's all in the music

I finished W1R3 on a bit of a low what with bad prep (no food or water) and having to run at midday in 36C. I had also read peoples posts about W2 being a step...

I finished W1R3 on a bit of a low what with bad prep (no food or water) and havi...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•7 years ago

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Park run

Would you say it's ok to do park run this coming Saturday even though I will only be on wk 7 ? R1 . I used to do them after I graduated last time but fancy...

Would you say it's ok to do park run this coming Saturday even though I will onl...

Rockette

•7 years ago

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Hm, not sure whether to continue.

^^^ Some swans watching me stumbling by. ^^^ So last week I started from scratch, after apparently doing the program wrong for four weeks. Monday was pouring...

^^^ Some swans watching me stumbling by. ^^^ So last week I started from scratch...

Pseud0nym

•7 years ago

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Got there in the end.

It has taken me a very very long time to get to 5k but at 60 years old I am really pleased with myself running twice a week at the moment. Looking forward to...

It has taken me a very very long time to get to 5k but at 60 years old I am real...

Bolton57

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Got to get back out there!?

Went for a short week holiday. All that R and R resulted in a stinking cold and bronchitis! Took my running things with me but felt so ill, couldn't breathe...

Went for a short week holiday. All that R and R resulted in a stinking cold and ...

froggyrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Am I too old?

Hello, are there any Ladies in their 60s out there doing the Couch to 5K as beginner runners?

Hello, are there any Ladies in their 60s out there doing the Couch to 5K as begi...

Hidden

•7 years ago

33 Replies

Group running

Hi, just wondered if anyone knows if there are any C25k groups near me, Walkden Manchester, I think it would be nice not running alone.

Hi, just wondered if anyone knows if there are any C25k groups near me, Walkden...

Martin_Rose

Graduate•7 years ago

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Would you say it's okay to run 4 times/week every other week?

Hi everyone, I'm new here -- I recently started the programme, and although I'm finding it fairly hard, I'm enjoying it, and am very excited to see myself grow...

Hi everyone, I'm new here -- I recently started the programme, and although I'm ...

Alice_

•7 years ago

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Post graduation app withdrawal symptoms and shaking out the rust from those holiday legs!

Hi gang! A new experience today with my first run without the soothing encouragement of Michael Johnson to keep me on track and calm, missing that smooth...

Hi gang! A new experience today with my first run without the soothing encourage...

lardofale

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R1

Put my head down and got on with it, slow and steady. I feel mentally stronger, I would never have done this before. Felt great just running and thinking to...

Put my head down and got on with it, slow and steady. I feel mentally stronger, ...

Troyski74

Graduate•7 years ago

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Gremlin Attack - special forces required

Hi I graduated in April, extremely slow, extremely steady and ran 3 times a week with dedication ( well, maybe that's an exageration, the dedication bit!) . I...

Hi I graduated in April, extremely slow, extremely steady and ran 3 times a wee...

Allypally25

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1R3 done and I've signed up for a colour run. Eeeekkk!!

First time posting *waves* So, I've just finished W1R3 and it's hard but I'm enjoying it. It was a lovely early morning jog along the seafront. When I got...

First time posting *waves* So, I've just finished W1R3 and it's hard but I'm enj...

RunMamaRun

•7 years ago

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6K CORNISH STYLEE!

Final run in Cornwall this morning. The weather had taken a turn for the better thank God, after yesterday's non stop rain. The roads were still wet but...

Final run in Cornwall this morning. The weather had taken a turn for the better ...

danzargo

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 - Starts 🏃🏃🏃

So after a enforced extra rest day I started Wk 5 today. We had a lot of rain yesterday and the canal was very muddy and wet! Feet were soaked by the middle of...

So after a enforced extra rest day I started Wk 5 today. We had a lot of rain ye...

HelplessSpectator

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Running In the Rain Quest week 3- please feel free to join. 🐳☂️🌂🕶

Well here we are at week 3 of the new Quest 🕺🏽. How are you all doing? I decided to call it this as we have experienced a lot of rain in the UK this...

Well here we are at week 3 of the new Quest 🕺🏽. How are you all doing? I decid...

ju-ju-

Graduate•7 years ago

28 Replies

It's been a while

Just done W7R3 I'm a bit behind with being on holiday and having a cold. Went this morning even though I didn't feel great but I did it and even pushed myself...

Just done W7R3 I'm a bit behind with being on holiday and having a cold. Went th...

louisep76

Graduate•7 years ago

5 Replies

First run

Well, I did it. The first run, that is. No probs, if you disregard the drizzle, the husband phoning mid run, and the large dog who tried to grab my b.........

Well, I did it. The first run, that is. No probs, if you disregard the drizzle, ...

scotinexile

Graduate•7 years ago

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Use it or lose it!

Just shows how quickly we lose things. It is two weeks today since my triumphant graduation from C25K and I have only been on one run since ( a dodgy 25 mins...

Just shows how quickly we lose things. It is two weeks today since my triumphan...

DottyHull55

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Week 5 - this time, done on the right day

So having accidentally done W5r1 as my second run of week 4 - yes I am that slavish that once Laura starts to tell me to do something - naturally I follow...

So having accidentally done W5r1 as my second run of week 4 - yes I am that slav...

RunForestR

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduate badge?

Hi peeps, just graduated by completing W9 R3 last night!! I ran for an extra 55 seconds to make up the full 5k 😇 I have found the forum really helpful, I...

Hi peeps, just graduated by completing W9 R3 last night!! I ran for an extra 55 ...

Ktblonde

Graduate•7 years ago

3 Replies

Advice Please... Knee pain!

Hi - I have just completed W1 (all 3 runs) but ran in agonising knee pain for the second and third run. I am overweight by about 2.5 stones but really want to...

Hi - I have just completed W1 (all 3 runs) but ran in agonising knee pain for th...

PP64

•7 years ago

11 Replies

For all those lone runners who are struggling.

Can you imagine running with people just like the amazing people and the superb mentors on this site. All in the same boat who lift you when you're down, push...

Can you imagine running with people just like the amazing people and the superb ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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2nd run done!

After leaving a few days between runs 1 and 2 I was nervous about how the second would go, but even with the drizzle pouring I got it done. Feeling ready for...

After leaving a few days between runs 1 and 2 I was nervous about how the second...

GLP483

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Feel like I need to "re-sit" week 6...

So, having managed the dreaded Week 5 run 3 of 20 mins successfully I was feeling really good and then seemed to hit a bit of a wall with week 6. Struggled...

So, having managed the dreaded Week 5 run 3 of 20 mins successfully I was feelin...

Hidden

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Week 1 in The Bag!

I have to say I have enjoyed week 1. I have my own little route which I am using for C25K and think that has helped me somewhat. Looking forward to week 2 now...

I have to say I have enjoyed week 1. I have my own little route which I am using...

forr3suk

•7 years ago

4 Replies

week 6 in the bag... and social running

A few of you helped me psych myself up for my first run with company at the end of last week. My sister is my C25K inspiration, but she's a year ahead of me so...

A few of you helped me psych myself up for my first run with company at the end ...

unlikelyrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for August 2017

Advice please

Shin splints

Pedal to the Medal🏆

Wk8 done but feeling blah!

It's all in the music

Park run

Hm, not sure whether to continue.

Got there in the end.

Got to get back out there!?

Am I too old?

Group running

Would you say it's okay to run 4 times/week every other week?

Post graduation app withdrawal symptoms and shaking out the rust from those holiday legs!

W4R1

Gremlin Attack - special forces required

W1R3 done and I've signed up for a colour run. Eeeekkk!!

6K CORNISH STYLEE!

Week 5 - Starts 🏃🏃🏃

Running In the Rain Quest week 3- please feel free to join. 🐳☂️🌂🕶

It's been a while

First run

Use it or lose it!

Week 5 - this time, done on the right day

Graduate badge?

Advice Please... Knee pain!

For all those lone runners who are struggling.

2nd run done!

Feel like I need to "re-sit" week 6...

Week 1 in The Bag!

week 6 in the bag... and social running

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