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Rest day...

So i'm stuck at home right now. Got soaked yesterday evening and don't feel like going out in all the lightning, thunder and heavy rain. Have felt tormented...

So i'm stuck at home right now. Got soaked yesterday evening and don't feel like...

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•6 years ago

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W6R2 and not happy

I’ve had a strange experience today. I completed the run, regretting eating pasta an hour before (made me feel a bit sick, won’t be doing that again), but...

I’ve had a strange experience today. I completed the run, regretting eating past...

Lilipolpo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Struggling after w5

I was really pleased with my progress through week 5 and, feeling smug, sailed through W5R3 - so much that I repeated it four more times in the following 10...

I was really pleased with my progress through week 5 and, feeling smug, sailed t...

Wemb

•6 years ago

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20 minutes, are you joking??!!

Hi all, I’ve put it off over the lovely bank holiday with all the excuses I could think off (too hot to run, too sore after gardening, ate too much at lunch,...

Hi all, I’ve put it off over the lovely bank holiday with all the excuses I coul...

V-5k

•6 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1

Sort of worrying about run 1 as the 3 minute runs seemed daunting but apart from the last 60 seconds on the last 3 minute run it wasn’t too bad. Im an...

Sort of worrying about run 1 as the 3 minute runs seemed daunting but apart from...

Ray1972

Graduate•6 years ago

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Run

Hi everyone I’ve just done my first run it was a lot easier than I thought can’t wait for my second run on Thursday

Hi everyone I’ve just done my first run it was a lot easier than I thought can’t...

Nikki0411

•6 years ago

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I've done it....

52 asthmatic couch potato has done it...I graduated this morning I can't explain how I feel...what to do now ....

52 asthmatic couch potato has done it...I graduated this morning I can't explain...

Kingtheo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 run two DONE!!!!

Almost there ... one more run to go and I’m planning on a different route to get me through to he end !! Having been a runner previously ... I needed the...

Almost there ... one more run to go and I’m planning on a different route to get...

Croughtonrunner

•6 years ago

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W8R2 - struggling with the heat and humidity

After all my struggles with week 7 which lasted most of May, Week 8 has been curiously straightforward. 1st run was the best so far and even today's, which I...

After all my struggles with week 7 which lasted most of May, Week 8 has been cur...

Abicon

Graduate•6 years ago

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First day

Just completed my first run. Week 1 day 1. Managed better than I thought even thou it’s 24 degrees. Took the advice from you lovely people so here’s to day 2...

Just completed my first run. Week 1 day 1. Managed better than I thought even th...

Nicdan

•6 years ago

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W8R1: The Plight Of The Bumble Bee

Well, I may not have been the fastest out there this weekend, but I was definitely the brightest! In electric blue and apian inspired shorts, the sun...

Well, I may not have been the fastest out there this weekend, but I was definite...

Marvo69

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 when do the endorphins kick in and the flab feel firmer?

Despite a horrible W6R2 on Saturday I had to tackle R3 today as I have another work trip this week to Italy where the temperature is 30 degrees and I can’t run...

Despite a horrible W6R2 on Saturday I had to tackle R3 today as I have another w...

Laineyhb

Graduate•6 years ago

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Day after w5r3 seized up!

My legs are seized and stiff this morning despite doing my usual stretches before and after my run. I even went for a swim in the afternoon to loosen the old...

My legs are seized and stiff this morning despite doing my usual stretches befor...

Forestgrump

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk 6 run 3 - leg pain, had to stop now feeling disappointed

I’ve been reading posts on here for a while but this is the first time I have posted. Things have been going really well up until today. Each run has been...

I’ve been reading posts on here for a while but this is the first time I have po...

MumtoaBoogle

•6 years ago

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Still disappointed 😔

Two weeks later and I’ve done nothing while recovering from a virus. Very tired and still coughing. Done some slow outdoor walks in the last couple of days to...

Two weeks later and I’ve done nothing while recovering from a virus. Very tired ...

Renidragas

•6 years ago

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48 today

woke up way too early so went out 06.15 w5r2 I do believe that I am the fittest I have been in a long time

woke up way too early so went out 06.15 w5r2 I do believe that I am the fittest...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 8 run 2 (warning really moany post)

Just had a really rubbish run at 8.00 this morning! My usual route took 10 minutes longer and my legs felt so tired and heavy. Had left two rest days as well...

Just had a really rubbish run at 8.00 this morning! My usual route took 10 minut...

Nicola4038

•6 years ago

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Parkruns - tell me EVERYTHING

So, I realise each place is different. But what things do you wish someone told you before you did your first Parkrun? What things did you do that really...

So, I realise each place is different. But what things do you wish someone told ...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2 completed. Didnt think I could run for 8mins straight 😁

Well just over 6 weeks ago I started this journey. I work varying shifts and have two young kids so complete the runs when I can and not always every other...

Well just over 6 weeks ago I started this journey. I work varying shifts and hav...

PollyThePlodder

•6 years ago

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Achieved today!

Just ran first week 9 5k in the gym ! Massive achievement for me. But where do I go from here? I've enjoyed setting this goal now nerd new one to keep me fired...

Just ran first week 9 5k in the gym ! Massive achievement for me. But where do I...

carolinecoops

•6 years ago

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I’m on w7r3, something went awry this morning

I started the app, my phone then goes in my bum pocket, but after running for a while I realised that Michael wasn’t talking to me today!! I had veered...

I started the app, my phone then goes in my bum pocket, but after running for a...

Gilly0410

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week5 Run 1 completed

Loving this loving the app and loving running. Not looking forward to the longer runs but after all that is why we are all here

Loving this loving the app and loving running. Not looking forward to the longer...

DannyGould

•6 years ago

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Week off.. have I ruined it?!

Hello! I completed Week 1 and completed W2R1.. however I then had a crazy week and a half of exams for my degree and didn't finish week 2.. I'm now worried...

Hello! I completed Week 1 and completed W2R1.. however I then had a crazy week a...

MaddyP44

•6 years ago

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Iky222 W1R2

I’m on a treadmill I set walks @3mph and runs @6mph I’m a little out of breath but not too bad , do these speeds seem ok to others or am I going to slow ?

I’m on a treadmill I set walks @3mph and runs @6mph I’m a little out of breath b...

Iky222

•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 the 20 minute run

Am I the only person to do a sneaky fast walk? I’m going to repeat the run until I can do the full 20 mins without walking

Am I the only person to do a sneaky fast walk? I’m going to repeat the run until...

bumblephant

•6 years ago

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W5R3

Hi, I’m new on here and after completing W5R2 this morning I have only just realised that not all runs during the week are the same. I am very, very worried...

Hi, I’m new on here and after completing W5R2 this morning I have only just real...

Bevacevans

•6 years ago

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Just discovered this exists

Just thought I’d pop my head up and say hello. I’m on week 7 of couch to 5k and really enjoying. I’m looking forward to seeing if anyone else is having the...

Just thought I’d pop my head up and say hello. I’m on week 7 of couch to 5k and ...

Clarabelle71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Tourist Run - sea breeze is lovely

First run of the week on the Isle of Bute. Had a bit of a strong headwind which felt lovely! Not a great pace but an enjoyable run all the same 😀 It's...

First run of the week on the Isle of Bute. Had a bit of a strong headwind which ...

Thecko

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25K gave me the push I needed

So I've been fairly quiet on here.. I started C25K 6 weeks ago. first run thought I was actually gonna die, lungs were burning, legs were like lead, 60...

So I've been fairly quiet on here.. I started C25K 6 weeks ago. first run thou...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Just Starting, speeds??

46 year old not done a lot of exercise since school but decided want to be bit fitter so will try to give C25K a go. Done 2 runs from week 1..... How hard...

46 year old not done a lot of exercise since school but decided want to be bit f...

JJB001

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

Rest day...

W6R2 and not happy

Struggling after w5

20 minutes, are you joking??!!

Week 3 Run 1

Run

I've done it....

Week 9 run two DONE!!!!

W8R2 - struggling with the heat and humidity

First day

W8R1: The Plight Of The Bumble Bee

Week 6 Run 3 when do the endorphins kick in and the flab feel firmer?

Day after w5r3 seized up!

Wk 6 run 3 - leg pain, had to stop now feeling disappointed

Still disappointed 😔

48 today

Week 8 run 2 (warning really moany post)

Parkruns - tell me EVERYTHING

W5R2 completed. Didnt think I could run for 8mins straight 😁

Achieved today!

I’m on w7r3, something went awry this morning

Week5 Run 1 completed

Week off.. have I ruined it?!

Iky222 W1R2

Week 5 run 3 the 20 minute run

W5R3

Just discovered this exists

Tourist Run - sea breeze is lovely

C25K gave me the push I needed

Just Starting, speeds??

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