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Knee pain in week 2

I have just ran the first run of week 2, but I am suffering with pain in my kneecaps. I have finally got my breathing right, but the pain in my knees slowed me...

I have just ran the first run of week 2, but I am suffering with pain in my knee...

stephanies

•6 years ago

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No sir, I can't boogie, but I'll go along anyway

It could be said that in the thinnest sense of the words the day dawned, which always sounds as if it should be sunny. This morning was not and, despite Mr...

It could be said that in the thinnest sense of the words the day dawned, which a...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•6 years ago

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Explaining week 2... Help needed

I'm getting abit confused how many runs do I have to do of 90 seconds in week 2 as well as the walks and the 5 min warm up? I try to do 5 minutes of cooling...

I'm getting abit confused how many runs do I have to do of 90 seconds in week 2 ...

Michele2017

Graduate•6 years ago

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Lillybeth30mins

Graduate•6 years ago

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Does anyone else dance and run?! Lol

This time 2 months ago I’d never believe that a) I could run more than 15 seconds without wanting to die or b) that I would actually really enjoy it! But here...

This time 2 months ago I’d never believe that a) I could run more than 15 second...

Newrunner88

•6 years ago

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Progress has been haulted

Progress has been halted by flu like symptoms and a temp of 39.9☹️☹️

Unfitwestie

Graduate•6 years ago

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First time on treadmill - very interesting

So I’ve just been to the gym to use a treadmill for the first time. I’m on week 8. Interestingly I found it harder 😳 my heart rate was higher and my shins...

So I’ve just been to the gym to use a treadmill for the first time. I’m on week ...

linzijaine

•6 years ago

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Week 1 done

Ive completed 3 runs and am starting week 2 on thursday. I was smiling to all the music today ( Queen Bitch David Bowie is such a great pace!) even after no...

Ive completed 3 runs and am starting week 2 on thursday. I was smiling to all th...

Michele2017

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1

Off to the gym to try to get Run 1 of Week 8 under my belt. Despite knowing I can run for 25 minutes I’m getting nervous about those 3 extra ones and not...

Off to the gym to try to get Run 1 of Week 8 under my belt. Despite knowing I ca...

Hephz89

•6 years ago

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Obligatory new running shoes photo!

New trainers! Needed them as been running since July with a second hand pair from eBay! Had a gait analysis also (I over-pronate apparently) and firmly...

New trainers! Needed them as been running since July with a second hand pair fro...

Rammy75

•6 years ago

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Wk 3 r1

So rain and all i still went out and a little slower but did it and feel so good after :-) def getting a bit of a liking for this exercise with my tunes by...

So rain and all i still went out and a little slower but did it and feel so good...

Nessie1979

•6 years ago

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Back to it!!!

So after more than 2 months break due to a coccyx injury then flu and bronchitis I am finally going to attempt to run again! Soo excited, going to try week 1...

So after more than 2 months break due to a coccyx injury then flu and bronchitis...

Mumof2lauralou

•6 years ago

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W8R1 completed

Just completed W8R1 and it feels so good. I actually found this run the easiest one. Has anyone else found this? I never thought I would say this but actually...

Just completed W8R1 and it feels so good. I actually found this run the easiest ...

Sue1421

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3r2

My first toughie when I felt I didn’t really connect with myself. I struggled all the way. Didn’t give up though.

My first toughie when I felt I didn’t really connect with myself. I struggled al...

Jude1963

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4r1 Not the runners high, but.....

Hi, I just completed my w4r1, and I am rather pleased with myself! I did it indoors on a treadmill, as per usual, but managed to use the smiley face emoji when...

Hi, I just completed my w4r1, and I am rather pleased with myself! I did it indo...

Assumpta888

Graduate•6 years ago

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A little bit fed up.....

I took a long time to find the motivation to get my butt off of the couch and after completing week 2 I was overjoyed-I found it hard but I was so chuffed to...

I took a long time to find the motivation to get my butt off of the couch and af...

mellieone

•6 years ago

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W3R1 - slow, but forward

It was a hard run. My legs were very heavy, but the heavier they got the lighter felt my head. Total min run: 8 min :) Mood improvement ~15% Not all runs are...

It was a hard run. My legs were very heavy, but the heavier they got the lighter...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

Well after Saturdays failure to complete I took all the advice I was given and slowed down , needless to say I did it ! I'm so proud of myself and am now...

Well after Saturdays failure to complete I took all the advice I was given and s...

Grampa

•6 years ago

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A funny thing happened (on the way to the forum)

Well, a few days ago I started with a cold, kindly donated by Mr W. He had been really poorly and I was dreading it. So second day of symptoms and I went...

Well, a few days ago I started with a cold, kindly donated by Mr W. He had been...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Park run

Anyone done a park run? Do you have to run the full 5k or could I use the c25k? I would love to start doing some park runs but I would obviously be slow and...

Anyone done a park run? Do you have to run the full 5k or could I use the c25k? ...

Giddys

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 1 struggle!!!

Hi all!!! I'm 52 years old and determined to get fit, I lost almost 2 st over the course of last year, had a hysterectomy 4 months ago and now I feel fab for...

Hi all!!! I'm 52 years old and determined to get fit, I lost almost 2 st over th...

Cola65

Graduate•6 years ago

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Day 23

I’m still going, still doing 5K everyday for the month of January. Walking one day, running another. My fitness is getting better. I’m walking 5K in 45 minutes...

I’m still going, still doing 5K everyday for the month of January. Walking one d...

damienair

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1...doom and gloomy

Afternoon all, completed my first run of w4 today. Ran the first 3 minutes surprisingly well, struggled with the pair of 5 minutes although I did complete...

Afternoon all, completed my first run of w4 today. Ran the first 3 minutes surpr...

OlderThanDirt

Graduate•6 years ago

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Introduction Martin 1956

Hi as you've probably gathered my name is Martin the 1956 is the year I was born , Trying out couch to 5k as something different ,I have recently been...

Hi as you've probably gathered my name is Martin the 1956 is the year I was born...

Martin1956

Graduate•6 years ago

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2 weeks after graduation.....

....and I'm still running with the app. 5 days gap between runs this time, which isn't ideal, but I've just not had time to go in the evenings. I knew I...

....and I'm still running with the app. 5 days gap between runs this time, which...

MikeJones68

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1

Did 3rd run of week 1 this morning, windy, rain and pretty muddy. Week 1 over any body out there is week 2 a big jump as still very much out of breath at end,...

Did 3rd run of week 1 this morning, windy, rain and pretty muddy. Week 1 over an...

Martin1956

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1

Did 3rd run of week 1 this morning, windy, rain and pretty muddy. Week 1 over any body out there is week 2 a big jump as still very much out of breath at end,...

Did 3rd run of week 1 this morning, windy, rain and pretty muddy. Week 1 over an...

Martin1956

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 complete.

It felt good to get wk 6 out of the way. Average 6.26 min/km. Massage stick is great, I prefer it to the foam roller for the calves. Legs feel great now so I...

It felt good to get wk 6 out of the way. Average 6.26 min/km. Massage stick is g...

siabod

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2

I feel like I'm actually running now. Downloaded map my run and was surprised to see I cover 4.8 km( including my 5 minutes walking either end). Currently my...

I feel like I'm actually running now. Downloaded map my run and was surprised to...

Moomomop

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hanging on in there (by a thread!)

Managed 4th wk 1 run this morning after enforced 8 day snow / ice break. Still a hard slog so sticking with W1 for now. Wonder whether its better to go for a...

Managed 4th wk 1 run this morning after enforced 8 day snow / ice break. Still a...

MrsB1962

•6 years ago

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All posts for January 2018

Knee pain in week 2

No sir, I can't boogie, but I'll go along anyway

Explaining week 2... Help needed

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Does anyone else dance and run?! Lol

Progress has been haulted

First time on treadmill - very interesting

Week 1 done

Week 8 Run 1

Obligatory new running shoes photo!

Wk 3 r1

Back to it!!!

W8R1 completed

W3r2

W4r1 Not the runners high, but.....

A little bit fed up.....

W3R1 - slow, but forward

Week 4 run 1

A funny thing happened (on the way to the forum)

Park run

Week 2 run 1 struggle!!!

Day 23

W4R1...doom and gloomy

Introduction Martin 1956

2 weeks after graduation.....

Week 1

Week 1

Week 6 complete.

Week 7 Run 2

Hanging on in there (by a thread!)

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