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Comeback Run

After graduating in July and doing a few Parkruns, i completely lost my way and stopped running! I was getting too obsessed with my times and this really took...

After graduating in July and doing a few Parkruns, i completely lost my way and ...

Frankel

Graduate•7 years ago

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Yey

Just ran 5.5k at 7.7min/k - exhausted- target now is 20k by half marathon in March

Just ran 5.5k at 7.7min/k - exhausted- target now is 20k by half marathon in Mar...

Pam_E

•7 years ago

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Graduate!

Wahey! I’ve only gone and done it. W9R3 complete! I made a special playlist for my graduation run which meant that the last few minutes of my run were...

Wahey! I’ve only gone and done it. W9R3 complete! I made a special playlist for ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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A need for motivation!

Cold, dull and dank outside. A real force of will needed to get me out this lunchtime.

Cold, dull and dank outside. A real force of will needed to get me out this lun...

NightRunner

•7 years ago

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Just completed the your needs survey

Ok so I have a mental health problem and social anxiety disorder (agoraphobic) but I keep on pushing on, I am embracing being a new member at the gym although...

Ok so I have a mental health problem and social anxiety disorder (agoraphobic) ...

fitbyjuly

•7 years ago

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W5R3 complete :)

Well I did it!! Legs like jelly now and lungs feel as though their lining has been stripped from them but I'm still alive....just. 20 minutes felt like a...

Well I did it!! Legs like jelly now and lungs feel as though their lining has be...

1slowcoach

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2 completed!!

Another beautiful sunny but very chilly morning in Scotland! Did same coastal path run as last week and was dreading the uphill climb on my second 10 min run...

Another beautiful sunny but very chilly morning in Scotland! Did same coastal p...

Sarakc

Graduate•7 years ago

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PGW1 - or week 10

Well I thought rather than bore everyone with an every run post like I did in the first 9 weeks I would try and pop in a post once a week ... I did say this is...

Well I thought rather than bore everyone with an every run post like I did in th...

Richard7

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3 Halfway there

W3R2 & I’ve already done so much more than I thought I could; really shouldn’t have taking a sneaky peak at week 4 😱😬😂😂

W3R2 & I’ve already done so much more than I thought I could; really shouldn’t h...

Suesky17

Graduate•7 years ago

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Enforced break

Just completed week 6 when I had to take a week off because of a family bereavement. What shall I do now? Go to week 7? Do 6 again? Any advice?

Just completed week 6 when I had to take a week off because of a family bereavem...

Ohdearodell

•7 years ago

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Wk 5 R 3 Happy days

Well, today I could cry... I am SO happy and pleased with myself! At 59 (and fast approaching the next milestone), having never ran in my entire life and I did...

Well, today I could cry... I am SO happy and pleased with myself! At 59 (and fas...

dozydeb

•7 years ago

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Happy birthday Beth

Ok... quirkybee had a BIG birthday yesterday...but the gremlins have taken her mojo...2 weeks since her last run, 2 WEEKS??!!!!! So, we’re all on a mission to...

Ok... quirkybee had a BIG birthday yesterday...but the gremlins have taken her m...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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Enforced break

Just completed week 6 when I had to take a week off because of a family bereavement. What shall I do now? Go to week 7? Do 6 again? Any advice?

Just completed week 6 when I had to take a week off because of a family bereavem...

Ohdearodell

•7 years ago

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W9R2 completed

Got up early, after the worst night's sleep. Did my usual route. Now looking forward to my graduation run. To all my fellow runners out there, if I can run,...

Got up early, after the worst night's sleep. Did my usual route. Now looking for...

scotinexile

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hidden posters

i have noticed we are having quite a few hidden posters coming on to the forum lately. Most of these posts are fine but as an admin they cause me concern as it...

i have noticed we are having quite a few hidden posters coming on to the forum l...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R3 complete

Nice early start at 6am, head torch on and this morning down by the river I felt like I was the only person awake. This was soon shattered by the council bin...

Nice early start at 6am, head torch on and this morning down by the river I felt...

Javert

•7 years ago

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Ankle pain

Hi any thought on how to cope with Achilles’ tendon pain ? (It’s just where the tendon joins my ankle ). I’ve only just started the programme, and did my...

Hi any thought on how to cope with Achilles’ tendon pain ? (It’s just where the ...

NickujL

•7 years ago

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NO RUNS, HELP ME BOOST MY MOJO

Hey my lovely running family ❤️ No rruns for me since 2 weeks ago and since I last posted.... Aside from a lack of time and decent light from 5pm, my mojo...

Hey my lovely running family ❤️ No rruns for me since 2 weeks ago and since I la...

quirkybee

Graduate•7 years ago

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Give it a rest

I decided today to take everybody’s advice, until now I haven’t been taking rest days because I take my runs slow I don’t feel the need to have a rest, I don’t...

I decided today to take everybody’s advice, until now I haven’t been taking rest...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 9 run 2 nearly bottled out

This morning I was supposed to go for a run. I didn't. My knees ached, I hadn't slept well, oh the excuses came out. I eventually went to work not feeling...

This morning I was supposed to go for a run. I didn't. My knees ached, I hadn'...

LexMis

•7 years ago

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W9R2 ... Oh, it would appear I'm nearly there...

After that amazing feeling of W9R1, I was so eager to get out tonight and enjoy R2... but it was sooo bl**dy cold..!! Who in their right mind would go out...

After that amazing feeling of W9R1, I was so eager to get out tonight and enjoy ...

HeadInTheClouds

Graduate•7 years ago

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The never-give-up strategy

I do find running fun now but there was a definite period where I just thought, what’s the point, I can’t do it, I’ve never been able to do it and I’ll never...

I do find running fun now but there was a definite period where I just thought, ...

ejvcruns

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3 done. How to prep for W4

Finished my 3rd run of week 3 today. Yay!!! Checked W4 and the amount of running increases considerably. Any tips for preparation? Thanks in advance as...

Finished my 3rd run of week 3 today. Yay!!! Checked W4 and the amount of runnin...

ranalite

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Good article on running slowly

Just saw this via The Running Bug. Thought I'd share:...

JoanneBrowne

Graduate•7 years ago

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Staying positive

Feeling pleased that while away I was able to use hotel gym to keep up with the programme, completing week 4 runs 1 and 2, but then unable to run for 10 days...

Feeling pleased that while away I was able to use hotel gym to keep up with the ...

Alichalli

•7 years ago

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Week 8 !!!

Just done first run of week 8 and it was a doddle! The breathing was easy, my legs felt good. Ok not going at a fast pace but still managed 28mins with...

Just done first run of week 8 and it was a doddle! The breathing was easy, my l...

LdeP

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4

Nearly 40 yr old, diagnosed with ms, overweight dad of 2...... a few months ago!! 23lbs lost and onto week 4 of c25k! I love it!! Park run by Christmas!! Well...

Nearly 40 yr old, diagnosed with ms, overweight dad of 2...... a few months ago!...

Bailey456

•7 years ago

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Aldi

Various items of running gear for sale here again, trousers,tops,hats etc. Got myself some more running socks!!

Various items of running gear for sale here again, trousers,tops,hats etc. Got m...

rolysmate

Graduate•7 years ago

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8 minutes !

Yes I ran for 8 minutes !!! Twice ! I cannot believe this would be possible 💪 the support from you has been invaluable

Yes I ran for 8 minutes !!! Twice ! I cannot believe this would be possible 💪 t...

pilquin

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Running attire for the winter months?

Is everyone still in shorts and t-shirts? I am as You Sharp warm up when your out there but you see people running with trousers and long sleeve tops now! I...

Is everyone still in shorts and t-shirts? I am as You Sharp warm up when your ou...

gavmc

•7 years ago

13 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2017

Comeback Run

Yey

Graduate!

A need for motivation!

Just completed the your needs survey

W5R3 complete :)

Week 6 Run 2 completed!!

PGW1 - or week 10

W3 Halfway there

Enforced break

Wk 5 R 3 Happy days

Happy birthday Beth

Enforced break

W9R2 completed

Hidden posters

W3R3 complete

Ankle pain

NO RUNS, HELP ME BOOST MY MOJO

Give it a rest

Week 9 run 2 nearly bottled out

W9R2 ... Oh, it would appear I'm nearly there...

The never-give-up strategy

W3 done. How to prep for W4

Good article on running slowly

Staying positive

Week 8 !!!

Week 4

Aldi

8 minutes !

Running attire for the winter months?

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