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Week 1 done but struggling all the way

Hi I managed to complete the three runs in week 1 but struggled to do so. Even then that was by “cheating” a bit - by walking an extra ten-twenty seconds so...

Hi I managed to complete the three runs in week 1 but struggled to do so. Even...

PaulR123

•7 years ago

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Sandwich bag, silica gel, wireless headphones...

No not my lunch! Went running a few weeks back in the rain, and got home to find the pocket with my phone in had a nice little puddle in it... A few hours...

No not my lunch! Went running a few weeks back in the rain, and got home to find...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 6.....ups and downs

Well I didn't post after my first run of week 6 because I couldn't make sense of it to begin with. After all, I'd done W5R3! But W6R1 foxed me. Found it hard,...

Well I didn't post after my first run of week 6 because I couldn't make sense of...

Nickycatwoman

Graduate•7 years ago

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Off I go again!

Nearly 2 weeks not been able to run, pulled muscle in back. Much better this week and joined in some water exercise classes. Today back on track with C25k....

Nearly 2 weeks not been able to run, pulled muscle in back. Much better this wee...

Fergyfox13

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

3RD 5K RUN ON NEW TERRITORY - CHALLENGING 😁

I completed my 3rd personal 5K this morning. My best friend was out walking her dog with her partner and spotted me, she wasn't sure if it was me at first,...

I completed my 3rd personal 5K this morning. My best friend was out walking her ...

quirkybee

Graduate•7 years ago

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Back Again And Looking For Advice

So, I'll admit to having been avoiding this forum for the last month or so - I'd managed to get to Week 8, things were ok, my side pain (chronic issue, not...

So, I'll admit to having been avoiding this forum for the last month or so - I'd...

Adler92

•7 years ago

12 Replies

W6 r3!!!

Now, I have Gundogs. Today, I took my promising young dog on a training day. It rained. Lots. We went up hill and down dale, covered 6 miles according to...

Now, I have Gundogs. Today, I took my promising young dog on a training day. It ...

Sparkydee

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Race for Life completed

Thank you all for your support. I "ran" the 5k. I actually stopped to walk 3 times. Total time was 50.03 mins and I walked for a total of 10 mins. Old Floss...

Thank you all for your support. I "ran" the 5k. I actually stopped to walk 3 tim...

nikkiwabit

Graduate•7 years ago

17 Replies

That's W4R3 completed. Bring on The Widow Maker...

So, that's my final run of Week 4. Rather tough, but the legs are holding up and the breathing is improving. Next week's Run 3 is, apparently, known as The...

So, that's my final run of Week 4. Rather tough, but the legs are holding up and...

nikonphotobro

Graduate•7 years ago

28 Replies

The Burrrnnn

Hey all, completely new to running. I just wondered if everyone else felt the burn like really bad after their first couple of runs? Especially in the thigh...

Hey all, completely new to running. I just wondered if everyone else felt the bu...

NewToRunningLeigh

•7 years ago

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Foot pain - delayed progress. Doh!!

Been getting heel pain - not when running but in the mornings. Googled it and think it's just because exercising and stretching tendons that haven't been...

Been getting heel pain - not when running but in the mornings. Googled it and th...

AdeleT7

•7 years ago

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Eight minutes? That can't be right...

In fact, two lots of eight minutes, done dusted and filed way! Other than my right calf muscle protesting a wee bit...again, this second run of week five went...

In fact, two lots of eight minutes, done dusted and filed way! Other than my rig...

Feegle

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

New to running

Hi, I have started C25K at the age of 58. I have managed weeks 1&2 & am enjoying it although I found 90 seconds hard. I can't imagine being able to run for 3...

Hi, I have started C25K at the age of 58. I have managed weeks 1&2 & am enjoying...

Elfe5

Graduate•7 years ago

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A new PB and a few tears!

As many of you know, I have been doing my closest parkrun recently - which is a very challenging one - steep, long hills and slippy leaves and mud! I've done...

As many of you know, I have been doing my closest parkrun recently - which is a ...

RebeccaSK

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2 R1

just done the first run of week 2 and dare I say enjoyed it!! I usually run straight after work or early at weekends but hubby was working today so had to wait...

just done the first run of week 2 and dare I say enjoyed it!! I usually run stra...

zobles

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Fabulous Dahling Fabulous

Evening All, I started my day today with my fat fighters weigh in and I had lost another 1/2 lb this week so; happy with that I then couldn't wait to get out...

Evening All, I started my day today with my fat fighters weigh in and I had lost...

J9_54

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 1

What a way to start the weekend. I had a new playlist loaded on my phone, the sun was shining and the wind dropped to almost nothing. I've looked forward...

What a way to start the weekend. I had a new playlist loaded on my phone, the su...

Renmurew

Graduate•7 years ago

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5K in under 30 minutes!

Hi gang! Well I never thought I'd manage this! 7 weeks after graduation I've broken the 30 minute barrier 😁👍 I was hoping to get there by Christmas so I'm...

Hi gang! Well I never thought I'd manage this! 7 weeks after graduation I've b...

lardofale

Graduate•7 years ago

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Off days exercise?

Have WK4R3 tomorrow. Now I am thinking maybe I should do more on my non run days, at the moment I walk. A friend gave me her 8kg kettle bell and suggested I...

Have WK4R3 tomorrow. Now I am thinking maybe I should do more on my non run days...

Jazznblues

•7 years ago

4 Replies

W5r3

Hi all, I'm new to this just about to do w5r3 bit concerned as it's 20min straight run. Any advice would be very much welcomed.

Hi all, I'm new to this just about to do w5r3 bit concerned as it's 20min straig...

Dan13456

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Anyone else felt exhausted?!

Finished Wk1 yesterday & although run went well I can't believe how tired I was last night/this morning. I know it was Friday but was really overwhelming how...

Finished Wk1 yesterday & although run went well I can't believe how tired I was ...

JB173

•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 in the bag!!!

Oh my oh my.... W5R3 done, 20 minutes non stop, 2.5 miles... As seems to be traditional, my Yorkshire run was in the rain, but it was a lot more enjoyable than...

Oh my oh my.... W5R3 done, 20 minutes non stop, 2.5 miles... As seems to be trad...

Hidden

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Graduated today at parkrun!

It's nothing short of a miracle - thinking back to those first 1 minute runs that nearly killed me I still can't believe I can run for more than 30 minutes...

It's nothing short of a miracle - thinking back to those first 1 minute runs tha...

Muddledmum

•7 years ago

13 Replies

First park run completed.

Today I completed my first parkrun. I was so nervous about this I barely slept at all last night, consequently I got up feeling absolutely terrible. I was...

Today I completed my first parkrun. I was so nervous about this I barely slept ...

Angelakh

Graduate•7 years ago

14 Replies

Week 3 Run 2 done....

Good afternoon my fellow runners.... Well after a busy night at work and afew hours sleep once I got home this morning, I thought I'd get up and get my self...

Good afternoon my fellow runners.... Well after a busy night at work and afew ho...

Hidden

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Physio says no?

Just been to a physio with my feet(like I could go without them) and she says that you (as in people) shouldn't run outside, much better on the treadmill or...

Just been to a physio with my feet(like I could go without them) and she says th...

LesleyD123

•7 years ago

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Park Run Number 1

Jumping on today's Park Run theme, I also completed my first ever "proper" 5K today with a time of 35.20 - I am astounded! Was hoping for something under 40...

Jumping on today's Park Run theme, I also completed my first ever "proper" 5K to...

pinkdotty

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

Hamburgers, donuts, sodas, and.... running??

So... those 4 things do NOT go together!!! For the most part I eat healthy (ish) but yesterday I did not do very well!! I have a deep addiction to Krispy Kreme...

So... those 4 things do NOT go together!!! For the most part I eat healthy (ish)...

vlmiller1225

Graduate•7 years ago

5 Replies

Skip week 7?

Anyone else skipped week 7 and just increased the one run time after doing week 6? I have just completed week 6 and feel I can go longer now.......

Anyone else skipped week 7 and just increased the one run time after doing week ...

42motivated

•7 years ago

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Park run - 1st after Graduation (no.2 in reality) PB

Felt like a real struggle today fo some reason - got down on my self for how fast every one else was running - but in the end told myself to just get on with...

Felt like a real struggle today fo some reason - got down on my self for how fas...

RunForestR

Graduate•7 years ago

11 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2017

Week 1 done but struggling all the way

Sandwich bag, silica gel, wireless headphones...

Week 6.....ups and downs

Off I go again!

3RD 5K RUN ON NEW TERRITORY - CHALLENGING 😁

Back Again And Looking For Advice

W6 r3!!!

Race for Life completed

That's W4R3 completed. Bring on The Widow Maker...

The Burrrnnn

Foot pain - delayed progress. Doh!!

Eight minutes? That can't be right...

New to running

A new PB and a few tears!

W2 R1

Fabulous Dahling Fabulous

Week 5 run 1

5K in under 30 minutes!

Off days exercise?

W5r3

Anyone else felt exhausted?!

Week 5 Run 3 in the bag!!!

Graduated today at parkrun!

First park run completed.

Week 3 Run 2 done....

Physio says no?

Park Run Number 1

Hamburgers, donuts, sodas, and.... running??

Skip week 7?

Park run - 1st after Graduation (no.2 in reality) PB

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