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Week 7 Run 1.... Completed!

I was really dreading this run. My legs have been feeling tired and mentally I really wasn't sure that I could keep going. But I did and even managed to pick...

I was really dreading this run. My legs have been feeling tired and mentally I r...

Br0ughd3rg

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4.....bring it on!

So chuffed, just had a great run and completed Week 3 run 3!!! I think I’ve made a breakthrough with the tight calf problem too. My legs felt a lot stronger...

So chuffed, just had a great run and completed Week 3 run 3!!! I think I’ve mad...

Mazzy106

•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 2 done!

I finally managed to move to the next run, after repeating run 1 of week 6 three times... I am taking it slow, with repeats, as I am in no rush and want to...

I finally managed to move to the next run, after repeating run 1 of week 6 three...

GeorgiosA

Graduate•7 years ago

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Get out of here.

W5R3 done. Wow that was a bit of a surprise. I only know what the run will bring just before my run when JW explains. Running for 20 mins 😨😨 never thought...

W5R3 done. Wow that was a bit of a surprise. I only know what the run will brin...

CJmat100

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just completed run 3 of week 6

Feeling epic for completing this but there's part of me that doesn't really believe I've done it! Does anyone else have a problem with breathing evenly? I...

Feeling epic for completing this but there's part of me that doesn't really beli...

NMDR

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Done It!

I’m new here. Week 9 run 3 completed. Can’t quite believe I’ve achieved it. In the last year I have lost nine stone and now I am a runner too. What next?

I’m new here. Week 9 run 3 completed. Can’t quite believe I’ve achieved it. I...

SGDB

Graduate•7 years ago

20 Replies

W9R3 - over the moon!

Dear lovely running friends, thank you to everyone who has posted their own experiences here or been kind enough to reply to my posts, thinking of you all...

Dear lovely running friends, thank you to everyone who has posted their own expe...

sjs1969

Graduate•7 years ago

21 Replies

W13R

Found it hard today but did it. Bloody knackered 😳

caz71

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Struggling with energy levels

Hey guys so Week 7 run 3 completed today. Runs feeling ok but am struggling with energy levels afterwards! I am gluten and dairy free due to a health condition...

Hey guys so Week 7 run 3 completed today. Runs feeling ok but am struggling with...

Jan-52

Graduate•7 years ago

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20 min what?!

I just ran for 20 mins!! Nearly killed me but made me stronger!!! Loved it ❤️😅

Megzy24

Graduate•7 years ago

5 Replies

Leggings locked, trainers to manual!

I'm off for a run! Conditions : mild , wind in the face, road damp and slippery with fallen leaves. Enjoyment level : great Moment of deflation: over taken...

I'm off for a run! Conditions : mild , wind in the face, road damp and slippery ...

CT2017

Graduate•7 years ago

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On to Week 6!!

I feel like there should be a club for those who finish that 20 minutes all at once. It comes at a perfect point in the series (yes, Laura, I do trust the...

I feel like there should be a club for those who finish that 20 minutes all at o...

katsheare

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

2 ninths through

Week 2 in the bag and I went out while it was raining. I’m not sure that wasn’t for this forum I would do more than look at my running shoes wistfully. Instead...

Week 2 in the bag and I went out while it was raining. I’m not sure that wasn’t ...

LookNannyruns

Graduate•7 years ago

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What the heck is going on???

Another crap run...I didn’t even manage 20 mins before I stopped...I’ve had more crap runs than good ones since I graduated...should I just stick some music on...

Another crap run...I didn’t even manage 20 mins before I stopped...I’ve had more...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

145 Replies

Gait analysis shame

So Im getting my first pair of trainers ( ever) today. Cant avoid it any longer as I'm on week 3. Trouble is, Ive never been on a running machine so, will i...

So Im getting my first pair of trainers ( ever) today. Cant avoid it any longer...

Ubercrone

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Wk4 R2 Smashed it!

It was wet & windy but I loved that I did it & cleared the cobwebs! I don't recognise myself as I would have normally hibernated in this weather but I actually...

It was wet & windy but I loved that I did it & cleared the cobwebs! I don't reco...

JB173

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Wk5 R3

Omg I just jogged for 20 minutes non stop 😊😁 Was a little worried about this run this week, but was determined to do it. In preparation I had been to buy...

Omg I just jogged for 20 minutes non stop 😊😁 Was a little worried about this r...

Slowry12

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Only 6 more runs to go 😀

Loving it 🏃‍♀️

Shelby1973

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

Week 4 Run 1 this evening

So I have the first run of week 4 later and even though I have not failed at a run yet I am feeling a bit anxious, it feels like a big step up from week 3.

So I have the first run of week 4 later and even though I have not failed at a r...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Week 7 Run 3 - Done but heavy going!

Mixed feelings after today's run. It felt so difficult today compared with W7R2. I chose a different route and whether that was the problem or maybe lack of...

Mixed feelings after today's run. It felt so difficult today compared with W7R2....

Richard7

Graduate•7 years ago

13 Replies

Run 2, Week 4

Smashed it again this morning. Really starting to enjoy my runs and I've noticed how much lower my heart rate is and how quickly it returns to a resting rate...

Smashed it again this morning. Really starting to enjoy my runs and I've noticed...

VictoriaRuns

Graduate•7 years ago

3 Replies

Fab running in the sunny mist

W9R1 - feeling good after this run🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Debbie698

•7 years ago

9 Replies

went for a long slow run and got carried away.

was gonna be a routine10k then...... https://www.strava.com/activities/1237489725#kudos that will be my first half marathon at a slow pace. Still could hold...

was gonna be a routine10k then...... https://www.strava.com/activities/123748972...

mixindave

Graduate•7 years ago

5 Replies

Today I ran because I wanted to 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

Today I decided to do a run because I wanted to and not because I had to. As some of you know my daughter is making the trip home this weekend and as much as...

Today I decided to do a run because I wanted to and not because I had to. As so...

Kimchoc08

Graduate•7 years ago

15 Replies

Legs feel like lead

Hi I'm on Week 6 run 3 and my legs still feel like lead and I have such a slow pace that I find it depressing! It will take me an hour to do 5k I'm sure. Does...

Hi I'm on Week 6 run 3 and my legs still feel like lead and I have such a slow p...

Zamzam12

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

W1R2 😊

Thank you everyone on all the advice you passed on to me after my first run. I have taken it all onboard, I did my 2nd run of week 1 today, it was amazing....

Thank you everyone on all the advice you passed on to me after my first run. I h...

kmc66

Graduate•7 years ago

13 Replies

Smashed Week7 - oh yeah!

Loved the weather today - cold, windy and a bit drizzly. On my warm up, an old lady with her even older dog told me to get some clothes on! Dear runners, I do...

Loved the weather today - cold, windy and a bit drizzly. On my warm up, an old ...

Surreyjelbel

Graduate•7 years ago

8 Replies

Achilles’ tendon

I have been lovng the c25k and was on week 6 when my Achilles’ tendon stopped me 😟I am gutted as I actually miss running now even though I had never ran...

I have been lovng the c25k and was on week 6 when my Achilles’ tendon stopped me...

Vavery

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Happy feet

After physio appt diagnosis of tightest hamstrings ever! Few days of lying on floor doing stretches, stretches, stretches, couple of good walks , thought...

After physio appt diagnosis of tightest hamstrings ever! Few days of lying on ...

Rowville

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Needing motivation!!

I started couch 2 5 k 2 years ago ..... I was so happy when I done the ultimate run ...... week 9 day 3.... unfortunately I carried on for a few months. Got in...

I started couch 2 5 k 2 years ago ..... I was so happy when I done the ultimate ...

Smellimelli

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2017

Week 7 Run 1.... Completed!

Week 4.....bring it on!

Week 6 run 2 done!

Get out of here.

Just completed run 3 of week 6

Done It!

W9R3 - over the moon!

W13R

Struggling with energy levels

20 min what?!

Leggings locked, trainers to manual!

On to Week 6!!

2 ninths through

What the heck is going on???

Gait analysis shame

Wk4 R2 Smashed it!

Wk5 R3

Only 6 more runs to go 😀

Week 4 Run 1 this evening

Week 7 Run 3 - Done but heavy going!

Run 2, Week 4

Fab running in the sunny mist

went for a long slow run and got carried away.

Today I ran because I wanted to 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

Legs feel like lead

W1R2 😊

Smashed Week7 - oh yeah!

Achilles’ tendon

Happy feet

Needing motivation!!

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