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Wk6R2

Seanjack

Graduate•7 years ago

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I put some new shoes 👞 on, and suddenly everything is alright!!

Bought some new trainers recommended by the lovely lady at The Sweat Shop, after doing a gait test and moulding me inner soles to my footprint. What a...

Bought some new trainers recommended by the lovely lady at The Sweat Shop, after...

swisstony4

Graduate•7 years ago

Well that was interesting - think I've upset Jo 😂. Started with Laura, all going well, warm up then 1st 5 minute run, then ..... Laura went onto W5 R2!...

W5R1

Well that was interesting - think I've upset Jo 😂. Started with Laura, all goin...

Sadiemac

•7 years ago

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Week 3 done and dusted

Felt a bit easier tonight and I managed to smash 1 minute 14 seconds per kilometre off of Tuesdays time. Such a buzz tonight and I actually enjoyed it. For the...

Felt a bit easier tonight and I managed to smash 1 minute 14 seconds per kilomet...

Sarah_lou18

Graduate•7 years ago

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Struggling

Really struggled this week started a new job horrible hours this week only like running early morning but had to be at work at 7 so only managed one run this...

Really struggled this week started a new job horrible hours this week only like ...

Nursebeverley

•7 years ago

You know, I enjoyed that run....what on earth is happening to me? I didn't find the run difficult at all....honest. Going to buy some "proper" running gear on...

W6R1.....I enjoyed that :)

You know, I enjoyed that run....what on earth is happening to me? I didn't find ...

Feegle

Graduate•7 years ago

After dreading it all week we've just got back from finishing week 5 😀 Strangely looking forward to week 6...

W5R3 I actually did it!

After dreading it all week we've just got back from finishing week 5 😀 Strangel...

LCN1107

•7 years ago

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WK5 R3 THAT FEELING!!!

You know - when Laura says you've just run for 20 minutes (and you actually have) - That feeling! Now imagine my goal celebration 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

You know - when Laura says you've just run for 20 minutes (and you actually hav...

DebJogsOn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Oh my god lve done it!!

Yes unplanned had a spare 30 mins and did my first run !! It was hard work more of a wobble than a run but it's done it was quite emotional didn't think l...

Yes unplanned had a spare 30 mins and did my first run !! It was hard work more ...

Wantorun2013

Graduate•7 years ago

Hi, I’m happy to say I’ve got this far but for some reason week 7 is a hurdle. I’m doing the 25mins but having a 30sec plod in the middle (ish) before I pick...

Week 7 struggles

Hi, I’m happy to say I’ve got this far but for some reason week 7 is a hurdle. ...

Jaxxf

•7 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1 - jelly legs

Well ... that’s Week 2 started .. lovely jog-walk around the country park... everything was going fine, breathing - check, posture - check, rhythm - check.......

Well ... that’s Week 2 started .. lovely jog-walk around the country park... eve...

swisstony4

Graduate•7 years ago

Been looking forward to this. After life got in the way yesterday meaning an extra rest! Packed my kit this morning so I could run out of school while daughter...

At last wk8 r1

Been looking forward to this. After life got in the way yesterday meaning an ext...

Fenellawny

Graduate•7 years ago

My knee feels much better but it needs at least another week of rest and some exercises. Turns out I have high arches and also my feet roll inwards. I feel...

On the mend

My knee feels much better but it needs at least another week of rest and some ex...

BeattieBF

•7 years ago

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5k week 1

Hi please can you tell me how many days I should run in week 1? Thanks

LindaChamp

•7 years ago

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BIG FAT FAST 5K!!!

Im so bloody pleased! Today I ran my fastest 7K this year and to top it all - within that 7 was my fastest 5K too!! Yeeeehaaaaaaa!!! 5K Time was 26’33 and my...

Im so bloody pleased! Today I ran my fastest 7K this year and to top it all - wi...

danzargo

Graduate•7 years ago

First time of posting. I'm 66 years of age, recently lost 2.5 stones and today I completed Run 1 of week 3. Think this week will be fine, although looking at...

Can I do the same week twice?

First time of posting. I'm 66 years of age, recently lost 2.5 stones and today I...

Suedenim

Graduate•7 years ago

After my disaster run two days ago and reading your comments and advice, I spent the last two days stretching as often as possible - even at work! I found an...

W2R3 Take 2!

After my disaster run two days ago and reading your comments and advice, I spent...

TheClaw

Graduate•7 years ago

...any thoughts/preferences? I don't really understand much of it to tell the truth, but can see that it will be useful to track my progress as my stamina...

Strava or MapMyRun...

...any thoughts/preferences? I don't really understand much of it to tell the tr...

Indigogirl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hello

I have been lurking for a few days and reading some very inspiring posts so thank you all. I have just graduated from the C25k program and can't believe how...

I have been lurking for a few days and reading some very inspiring posts so than...

Francoates

•7 years ago

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20 minutes in the bag. Neither a doddle or a dud.

Thought I had left it a day too long to attempt this but other stuff has got in the way. I started off fine and it was only really on a slight slope that I...

Thought I had left it a day too long to attempt this but other stuff has got in ...

Downtwo

•7 years ago

I work 12 hour shifts and may work 3 in a row and maybe 4 off or it varies.anyone have a good method of running every 2nd day? Don't think I could do one after...

Shift work

I work 12 hour shifts and may work 3 in a row and maybe 4 off or it varies.anyon...

Fifitat50

Graduate•7 years ago

I really do wish I didn't have to ask this because it truly is more information than anyone needs to know about someone else - but it is becoming a problem. I...

TMI - the Paula effect

I really do wish I didn't have to ask this because it truly is more information ...

sheps

Graduate•7 years ago

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A funny thing happened on the way to this Forum...W5R3

The moment of the much-discussed W5R3 arrived sooner than expected, as my husband has been called in for an operation tomorrow and obviously this programme...

The moment of the much-discussed W5R3 arrived sooner than expected, as my husban...

Blitzy

Graduate•7 years ago

Hi all, I used to run a lot and still cycle, but as I have moved through my 40s I've put on weight. I'm 48 with exercise induced arthritic knees, so I am...

He is on the couch, I'm running

Hi all, I used to run a lot and still cycle, but as I have moved through my 40s...

VickiMo

•7 years ago

Hi, I was finding it all so great up to now, though I’ve noticed I’m really having to slow down more than I’d like. My shins and calves are the reason I want...

Slowing down - week 6

Hi, I was finding it all so great up to now, though I’ve noticed I’m really havi...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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I did it!

I never thought that I can run for 30 minutes without a break, just 2 months before but today I have completed my 9-week Couch to 5K Program. Its lot easier...

I never thought that I can run for 30 minutes without a break, just 2 months bef...

BRsha

Graduate•7 years ago

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Not been well

Had a cold that made my asthma worse so couldn't run for about 10 days. Forced myself to have a go today and so glad I did. It was a struggle but worth it

Had a cold that made my asthma worse so couldn't run for about 10 days. Forced m...

Freddieguyer

•7 years ago