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Alzheimer's Run The Year - January Update

Hi all you lovely people, I promised I'd give regular updates on how I am doing with running the year in support of Alzheimer's Research. Well by end of...

Hi all you lovely people, I promised I'd give regular updates on how I am doing ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Reasons to run

As I approach week two I am reminding myself of my reasons to run... My son encouraged me for a long time to do this. He is an inspiration as he prepares for...

As I approach week two I am reminding myself of my reasons to run... My son enco...

Run-Granny-Run

Graduate•6 years ago

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FAQ Post C25K COMPLETED…….WHAT NEXT?

When you've read this guide, please come and join in the chat at the latest pinned Consolidation Club post!...

When you've read this guide, please come and join in the chat at the latest pinn...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•6 years ago

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W7R3

Just completed this run OK but I'm finding that after only 3-4 minutes I can feel the strain in my legs, which is a bit disappointing as in the first minute or...

Just completed this run OK but I'm finding that after only 3-4 minutes I can fee...

hblewett

Graduate•6 years ago

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Need some encouragement

So after failing my job related fitness test in December ( 1st time I’ve ever failed ) and with my big 50 in 3 months I started C25K a few weeks back . I...

So after failing my job related fitness test in December ( 1st time I’ve ever fa...

Jules1968

•6 years ago

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Day 1 with the dogs

Day 1 today with the dogs. It’s safe to say they are fine and I’m a bit hot & bothered.

Day 1 today with the dogs. It’s safe to say they are fine and I’m a bit hot & bo...

Will67

•6 years ago

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Starting Week 5 Tomorrow

Hi all, I’m starting week 5 of the plan tomorrow I know that each run increases slightly ending on a 20 minute run on the third run. I’m a bit nervous about...

Hi all, I’m starting week 5 of the plan tomorrow I know that each run increases ...

RebeccaJ1996

•6 years ago

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Hello! Back on plan week 5 run 3!

Hi all. Been lurking the last few months and still been running but not to the c25k plan. After I reached week 9 run 1 back in December and had knee issues...

Hi all. Been lurking the last few months and still been running but not to the c...

zobles

•6 years ago

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W6r1

Enjoyed this today better weather. Can anyone recommend a good light weight waterproof top/jacket I could get

Enjoyed this today better weather. Can anyone recommend a good light weight wate...

Mcdon

Graduate•6 years ago

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Plogging

Just wondering if anyone has plogged or thinking of plogging with some friends!!!!!!!!! It is the new lifestyle from scandinavia!

Just wondering if anyone has plogged or thinking of plogging with some friends!!...

dindy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Breathing difficulties

I am new to exercise 51 and very very over weight a former smoker who now vapes. I am in week four and up to today I have finished every run. we are on the...

I am new to exercise 51 and very very over weight a former smoker who now vapes....

Cay123

•6 years ago

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Done it

I have just completed my W9R3 and boy does it feel good to have done it. I can’t believe that 12 weeks ago I was saying I can’t run, now I am saying I am...

I have just completed my W9R3 and boy does it feel good to have done it. I can’t...

Sue1421

Graduate•6 years ago

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couch ... to 30 min ... to 5k!

beautiful day - but legs felt leaden and I assumed I would feel that 3K was enough for the day. Considering I actually managed to run 3x (usually I manage to...

beautiful day - but legs felt leaden and I assumed I would feel that 3K was enou...

icklegui

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R1 due tomorrow.

Hi all , advice please ! Tomorrow I'm due to do w3 R1 , I still have discomfort / pain on the inside of my knees. Do I just grit my teeth and carry on or do...

Hi all , advice please ! Tomorrow I'm due to do w3 R1 , I still have discomfort...

Mollie29

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Week 4 Done

I've just finished run 3 of week 4. I had a bit of love after run 2, for the first time I felt exposed and worried about what others might be thinking whilst I...

I've just finished run 3 of week 4. I had a bit of love after run 2, for the fir...

Clairecandothis

Graduate•6 years ago

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COUCH TO 5K

Week 8 completed!

roderick999

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5, Run 3

Did it! 20minutes no-stop. If you'd told me I'd be doing this 5 weeks ago.... :) Two things amaze me about this programme a) that the increments are just...

Did it! 20minutes no-stop. If you'd told me I'd be doing this 5 weeks ago.... :...

Br5968

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk6R3 - sunshine and podcasts

Seems that’s what works for me - well today anyway ☀️ set myself a really steady pace so breathing was good. 5.54k and back in time for Sunday Brunch, hope the...

Seems that’s what works for me - well today anyway ☀️ set myself a really steady...

ebcroquet

•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 2 .... boy that was hard going

Don't know if it was down to the cold weather or the extra layers but that one was a hard run, considering the first run of week 2 went quite well.

Don't know if it was down to the cold weather or the extra layers but that one w...

Kezpot1812

•6 years ago

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Ouch! Run 1

I have never been able to run, I seem to get out of breath so quickly and just can’t do it. But started Spin classes 2 weeks ago and have enjoyed them and...

I have never been able to run, I seem to get out of breath so quickly and just ...

Kim88

•6 years ago

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Grass or pavement?

Hello all just wondering which ground type do you run on and is it true grass is better? If so why are marathons on pavement and roads ? Thanks guys .

Hello all just wondering which ground type do you run on and is it true grass is...

CatMo13

Graduate•6 years ago

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Sunday fun day

Been out for my 5k run this morning at 7am. Clear dry day but a little windy. How I love to run in the early mornings when the it is fresh and there aren’t...

Been out for my 5k run this morning at 7am. Clear dry day but a little windy. H...

TJMazz

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wow!

Wow that was hard after 3 weeks BUT GREAT!!! Nice little run to ease back into it and lots of stretching afterwards 😜😜😜

Wow that was hard after 3 weeks BUT GREAT!!! Nice little run to ease back into i...

Megzy24

Graduate•6 years ago

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Some advice for newbies

Should have posted this in January for the New Year "resolutioners" :) - but I know that people start out doing C25K all year round - so some useful thoughts...

Should have posted this in January for the New Year "resolutioners" :) - but I ...

Bazza1234

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

Question ??

It’s a question I can’t find the answer to. With the C25K program. Should you be doing 3 runs a week or can you do a run every other day? I run on a Monday,...

It’s a question I can’t find the answer to. With the C25K program. Should you be...

TheRiddler8t2

Graduate•6 years ago

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That Bridge isn’t a Nice One

I first started running last year Mid June was run 1 I struggled to get tot the end of the first 60 seconds and could have cried when I was told to run again...

I first started running last year Mid June was run 1 I struggled to get tot the...

HGVDan

Graduate•6 years ago

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w2r3 - complete but a bit draining!

Our plan to go jogging on grass rather failed today with the thoroughly uninspiring weather. Instead we gaupped at trainers and wife bought a pair of mildly...

Our plan to go jogging on grass rather failed today with the thoroughly uninspir...

I_can_run

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run after 3 weeks 😬😝

Ok so I’m gunna attempt to do a early morning run tomorrow 😬 I have not ran since 3 weeks ago due to a painful pelvis which I had X-rayed and still waiting...

Ok so I’m gunna attempt to do a early morning run tomorrow 😬 I have not ran sin...

Megzy24

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3

Hi all. Im due to start Wk 3 Run 1 tomorrow. I found the runs in week 2 challenging but possible and feel like I can only just manage to run 1min 30 and really...

Hi all. Im due to start Wk 3 Run 1 tomorrow. I found the runs in week 2 challeng...

Ellmcloughlin

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Week 4 Done!

Week 4 now complete - a day later than expected as I was hit with a cold yesterday. Ready for W5 now - looks a bit of a beast though!

Week 4 now complete - a day later than expected as I was hit with a cold yesterd...

smithp24

•6 years ago

9 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2018

Alzheimer's Run The Year - January Update

Reasons to run

FAQ Post C25K COMPLETED…….WHAT NEXT?

W7R3

Need some encouragement

Day 1 with the dogs

Starting Week 5 Tomorrow

Hello! Back on plan week 5 run 3!

W6r1

Plogging

Breathing difficulties

Done it

couch ... to 30 min ... to 5k!

W3R1 due tomorrow.

Week 4 Done

COUCH TO 5K

Week 5, Run 3

Wk6R3 - sunshine and podcasts

Week 2 run 2 .... boy that was hard going

Ouch! Run 1

Grass or pavement?

Sunday fun day

Wow!

Some advice for newbies

Question ??

That Bridge isn’t a Nice One

w2r3 - complete but a bit draining!

First run after 3 weeks 😬😝

Week 3

Week 4 Done!

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