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Wk6 and I'm struggling

I found wk5r3 and wk6r1 a real struggle. I'm not sure wether it's just getting used to my new shoes and now wearing compression socks but my legs seem really...

I found wk5r3 and wk6r1 a real struggle. I'm not sure wether it's just getting u...

Pennyj66

•7 years ago

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Yay I did it !! Completed Couch to 5K

What a beautiful morning it was in Bangkok to complete my final run! - It's incredible this journey and now I am really enjoying it ! Feel Great ! Now, I...

What a beautiful morning it was in Bangkok to complete my final run! - It's inc...

Jan-52

Graduate•7 years ago

29 Replies

Now what!!

Absolutely delighted I have managed to complete all three runs in the 9th week. I have enjoyed this journey much more than expected but must say feeling...

Absolutely delighted I have managed to complete all three runs in the 9th week. ...

Paulinct

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week two day three (x2) completed.

Yay, I'm so glad that I decided to repeat day three. It went much better and the runs were easier, that is until the final few seconds of the last run. I...

Yay, I'm so glad that I decided to repeat day three. It went much better and the...

Geo-Lesley

•7 years ago

4 Replies

W6R3

Well MJ said I think you are officially a runner now🏃 i enjoyed that one I think ! All the phrases came into that 25mins (yes 25 mins can’t really believe it)...

Well MJ said I think you are officially a runner now🏃 i enjoyed that one I thin...

happyhammer73

Graduate•7 years ago

21 Replies

week 6 complete

An eventful week this week. Run 1 was going well until about 2 minutes into my 8 minute run I tripped up and fell. Luckily after walking for a minute or so I...

An eventful week this week. Run 1 was going well until about 2 minutes into my 8...

JK1987

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2R2 done, but decision time.....

Well R2 nearly went ok, pushed myself through it and reached the end. Then during the last minute of the cool down walk something went at the top of the calf....

Well R2 nearly went ok, pushed myself through it and reached the end. Then duri...

scubasmiff

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Scared about W5R3!!!

I am due to run W5R3 tomorrow and it’s for 20 mins!!!??? I struggled with the 2 8 min runs on Wednesday. Any advice on how to get through 20 mins!!

I am due to run W5R3 tomorrow and it’s for 20 mins!!!??? I struggled with the 2 ...

Kelly_mounty

•7 years ago

22 Replies

Getting started

Newly joined & need to get started at getting fitter, am hoping that joining this will help keep me motivated.

Newly joined & need to get started at getting fitter, am hoping that joining thi...

Jansunder

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Get thee behind me Week 8 ...

Yee Haa. W8R3 this evening, and I’m proud to say that I actually enjoyed it, everything seemed to come together, and my pace was quite constant, apart from...

Yee Haa. W8R3 this evening, and I’m proud to say that I actually enjoyed it, ev...

Christene

Graduate•7 years ago

8 Replies

Tried the treadmill for Wk4R2

For various reasons- work, family, study, dark nights 😣 didn’t get out on the street and country road where I normally go. So tonight had the brainwave of...

For various reasons- work, family, study, dark nights 😣 didn’t get out on the s...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Wk4 R3 easiest of this week?

Did wk4 r3 tonight and, although hard, it was the easiest (felt best) of all three runs in wk4. Am I getting better? Losing weight?

Did wk4 r3 tonight and, although hard, it was the easiest (felt best) of all thr...

pmorley

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Running with a moonlight shawdow

W7R2 with an almost-full moon to light my way. I faltered for a few seconds in the first couple of minutes but kept going. Just! Having said that, I just...

W7R2 with an almost-full moon to light my way. I faltered for a few seconds in t...

PetrinaB

Graduate•7 years ago

12 Replies

Running and reading and running and...

I’ve decided to combine my two favourite things (well, if you exclude gin and the giant hairy dog) and start reading about running. Does anyone have any...

I’ve decided to combine my two favourite things (well, if you exclude gin and th...

Gabby08

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

What a week!

I’ve been busy this week. Completed W6R1 and W6R2, I’ve signed up for the Paddock Wood Half Marathon in April and I’ve been in contact with the charity CRY...

I’ve been busy this week. Completed W6R1 and W6R2, I’ve signed up for the Paddoc...

DaveMcK

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Road v treadmill

Did w6r2 on treadmill first time ever. Don’t know how I feel 🤔 missed the road, wind and scenery the treadmill seemed easier but boring I think. Your...

Did w6r2 on treadmill first time ever. Don’t know how I feel 🤔 missed the roa...

Cuba2005

Graduate•7 years ago

5 Replies

GPS App?

Now I’m getting to the longer runs I’d quite like to use an app to see how far I run each session and give me an idea on my average pace. What do you lovely...

Now I’m getting to the longer runs I’d quite like to use an app to see how far I...

dennymac82

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Back ache 😖

Does anyone get back ache? Iv been getting it in the eve. Not sure if it’s running related 🤔

Does anyone get back ache? Iv been getting it in the eve. Not sure if it’s runni...

Megzy24

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Week 6 in the bag! 😆

I’m officially a runner apparently 🏃🎉🎊 cannot believe how far I’ve come and I’m super proud of myself 😊 not only have I managed to run for the longest...

I’m officially a runner apparently 🏃🎉🎊 cannot believe how far I’ve come and ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Treadmill? Or outside

Does anyone else experience a sort of feeling of your body still going when u step off treadmill it’s kind of like motion sickness but no so bad , it’s...

Does anyone else experience a sort of feeling of your body still going when u st...

samma2249

•7 years ago

5 Replies

W3r3

Hi everyone I'm new to this I have just completed w3r3 but find the hardest part is my calf muscle starting to ache am I doing something wrong, really dreading...

Hi everyone I'm new to this I have just completed w3r3 but find the hardest part...

kaz1974

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Wk6Run2 Done whoop whoop! 😂

I can see, now, why people are saying that Wk6 is a tough one! My legs were happy enough, but my lungs were struggling tonight! Still loving it though and I'm...

I can see, now, why people are saying that Wk6 is a tough one! My legs were happ...

Snodi

Graduate•7 years ago

8 Replies

Week 6 Run 1 done but very tough

Well everyone said this was a tricky one after the euphoria of the previous 20 minute run and everyone is right!!. Struggled from the start to get any rhythm...

Well everyone said this was a tricky one after the euphoria of the previous 20 m...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•7 years ago

15 Replies

Simon Mayo...

confessions podcast apparently not the best thing to run to for me. My 5k run got slower and slower today! Quite strange. Guess I wasn't in the mood. Still...

confessions podcast apparently not the best thing to run to for me. My 5k run go...

Fenellawny

Graduate•7 years ago

2 Replies

Home from hols ☹️

Early morning run fuerteventura before leaving on Tuesday😎. Completed week 6. Home now and should have run today but weather so cold and miserable couldn't...

Early morning run fuerteventura before leaving on Tuesday😎. Completed week 6. ...

Fergyfox13

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Running in a group!

Today I ran with my son and his girlfriend. They made me push through the pain and the breathlessness when I wanted to give in. I managed some 3 minute runs...

Today I ran with my son and his girlfriend. They made me push through the pain a...

Caroline382

Graduate•7 years ago

5 Replies

Week 9R2

So run 2 of week 9 is complete, a tiddle bit faster today and I managed to hit 2.6miles. I know I know it’s not the speed but I can’t help but focus a little...

So run 2 of week 9 is complete, a tiddle bit faster today and I managed to hit 2...

Sadeskin

Graduate•7 years ago

14 Replies

I’m excited 😆 I’ve got new running gear 😄

Finished work early today and arrived home to find that my new running gear arrived in the post!! I have never been this excited about packages before and...

Finished work early today and arrived home to find that my new running gear arri...

Kimchoc08

Graduate•7 years ago

31 Replies

My turn!

I did it!! Can't believe it's finished...what now?! I found the app really helpful for motivation so does anyone know any other apps to carry on with? I'm not...

I did it!! Can't believe it's finished...what now?! I found the app really helpf...

Wingie

Graduate•7 years ago

17 Replies

Week 6 in the bag!

I actually did it, ran for 25 mins. Can’t actually believe it’s me who did it, it’s like I’ve been possessed by a fit person! This programme is a great...

I actually did it, ran for 25 mins. Can’t actually believe it’s me who did it, i...

alvi

Graduate•7 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for November 2017

Wk6 and I'm struggling

Yay I did it !! Completed Couch to 5K

Now what!!

Week two day three (x2) completed.

W6R3

week 6 complete

W2R2 done, but decision time.....

Scared about W5R3!!!

Getting started

Get thee behind me Week 8 ...

Tried the treadmill for Wk4R2

Wk4 R3 easiest of this week?

Running with a moonlight shawdow

Running and reading and running and...

What a week!

Road v treadmill

GPS App?

Back ache 😖

Week 6 in the bag! 😆

Treadmill? Or outside

W3r3

Wk6Run2 Done whoop whoop! 😂

Week 6 Run 1 done but very tough

Simon Mayo...

Home from hols ☹️

Running in a group!

Week 9R2

I’m excited 😆 I’ve got new running gear 😄

My turn!

Week 6 in the bag!

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