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PG run4

Run 4 done, I'm not setting the running world alight but I'm still out there plodding👍 having read about the toxic 10, I made sure my warm up walk was brisk...

Run 4 done, I'm not setting the running world alight but I'm still out there plo...

SendWine

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wow

Week 2 run 1 is a killer it’s been mega warm today Boston, Lincs But ave also done a 4 mile bike ride to! Something extra that I wouldn’t normally if done(...

Week 2 run 1 is a killer it’s been mega warm today Boston, Lincs But ave also ...

Diesel-Dodd

•6 years ago

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Is this app available on Google Play Store

My friend can’t find it.

LoonyLoo

•6 years ago

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increasing pace in final minute

We have found that gradually increasing the pace during the final minute is beneficial in terms of improved endurance. It is not easy for the longer (10 mins...

We have found that gradually increasing the pace during the final minute is bene...

t-run-dling

•6 years ago

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Let’s Bust Some Moves - Retro Runners

As the youngsters say... or I think it’s just us oldies who do. This is the official release of the retro runners Dad Dancing Classics Playlist. We’ve all been...

As the youngsters say... or I think it’s just us oldies who do. This is the offi...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2

So my reaction to today's run took me totally by surprise. Decided to incorporate my run into the journey home from work, and after a 7am shift start I wasn't...

So my reaction to today's run took me totally by surprise. Decided to incorporat...

Fioona

•6 years ago

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W8 R1

Enjoyed this run, walked on for an extra 10 minutes to get to 4K, going to try and increase speed a little next time to get a little further during the run,...

Enjoyed this run, walked on for an extra 10 minutes to get to 4K, going to try a...

Lola333

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 ... the return (ish)

Well as you all know from my previous posts week 7 has been delayed due to my breaking my left arm (and wrist apparently). Saw the Medics yesterday. Good news...

Well as you all know from my previous posts week 7 has been delayed due to my br...

Dudders61

•6 years ago

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Is anyone else really this slow 😉😁😊

My stats from this morning here but I don't mind that I'm this slow at the moment, ok maybe a little 😉😊😁 But if I go faster my hips and knees are hurting a...

My stats from this morning here but I don't mind that I'm this slow at the momen...

Kar43

•6 years ago

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WEEK 6 - DONE 🏃‍♀️😍🏃‍♀️😍

Can’t believe I’ve just run 25 minutes non stop and including warm up & extended warm down have achieved 5km over a total of 45mins. Just a few weeks ago I...

Can’t believe I’ve just run 25 minutes non stop and including warm up & extended...

Beccy8348E

•6 years ago

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I wore shorts!

Let's get one thing straight; my legs don’t go out in public. They're overly stocky and I have knees knobblier than an old oak tree. But today it’s really hot,...

Let's get one thing straight; my legs don’t go out in public. They're overly sto...

telford_mike

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3

I thought I was running my final run with my running buddy sallenson but he took a day off :( Anyway I woke up with a headache but determined to run my final...

I thought I was running my final run with my running buddy sallenson but he took...

Chrisj31

Graduate•6 years ago

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Derailed... temporarily

Didn’t get to do W1R3 yesterday due to a visit to a&e on Monday with a very painful inflamed gallbladder. Still felt fragile yesterday but hoping I might feel...

Didn’t get to do W1R3 yesterday due to a visit to a&e on Monday with a very pain...

musicalpolarbear

Graduate•6 years ago

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Mental Block

So, I am on Week 4 run 2but during week 3had to stop for a few days as family in hosp. I took a couple of days back and am now on week 4 but just can't seem to...

So, I am on Week 4 run 2but during week 3had to stop for a few days as family in...

kathyred333

•6 years ago

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I have just run 6k! 😃

I set out intending to do a really slow plod with nobody telling me how long I’d run for and to just enjoy myself. Off I trotted with Metallica, Guns ‘n’...

I set out intending to do a really slow plod with nobody telling me how long I’d...

Bridget007

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hot Hot Hot

W8R3 BBC weather girl our Carol put an 18 over the island today but it feels so muggy not a breath of air. I almost feel like a runner I dressed in nija black...

W8R3 BBC weather girl our Carol put an 18 over the island today but it feels so ...

amanda2463

•6 years ago

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W5R1 on treadmill

So I’m in the process of my walk down now, but just done w5r1 on the treadmill. Definitely was running at a faster pace than normal; probably too fast. My...

So I’m in the process of my walk down now, but just done w5r1 on the treadmill. ...

Sortyourlife

•6 years ago

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W4R1 Hello to W4

Sad to leave all the week three'ers, but I know we're all week four'ers now, one big gang all jogging along together. Didn't find that too arduous and was...

Sad to leave all the week three'ers, but I know we're all week four'ers now, one...

JohnTR

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R1. Helppppppppp!!!

That was the hardest yet. I thought I did 20mins in W5R3 this will be easy peasy - OMG why did I struggle so much? Nice cool morning - had my days rest...

That was the hardest yet. I thought I did 20mins in W5R3 this will be easy peasy...

Mollymot

Graduate•6 years ago

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‘Mature’ runners - distance or pace?

I’m quite happy plodding away but just wondering: - How realistic is it to aim for a 6 or 7minutes per kilometre pace if you are a more...ahem...mature...

I’m quite happy plodding away but just wondering: - How realistic is it to aim ...

Pippayoungart

Graduate•6 years ago

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Start of week 2

I’m 30 minutes back from W2R1 - what a sense of accomplishment! After not feeling ready to progress to week 2 I took the advice of the more experienced C25Kers...

I’m 30 minutes back from W2R1 - what a sense of accomplishment! After not feelin...

the_knack

•6 years ago

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Run, Run, Run

I feel like I have lost my motivation for getting out there since graduating. Before I had a goal and got there now it's almost like what am I running for. I...

I feel like I have lost my motivation for getting out there since graduating. Be...

Loobylou43

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Cramp cramp cramp help

I always get really bad cramp in one leg after running I do stretch before and after.... and tips advice ???

I always get really bad cramp in one leg after running I do stretch before and a...

Runninrhirhi

•6 years ago

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Not a great run

Just attempted W6R1, didn't go very well, ran the first 5 & 8 minutes but completely failed the last 5. Very disappointed, but will try again on Friday. ☹️😥

Just attempted W6R1, didn't go very well, ran the first 5 & 8 minutes but comple...

EmmaRae1982

•6 years ago

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Newbie, tips needee

Hi all, so I am a complete newbie to running, I've just started w1 couch to 5k and I struggle running for 1minute!!. I'm asthmatic and have an interactive...

Hi all, so I am a complete newbie to running, I've just started w1 couch to 5k a...

Loulou38

•6 years ago

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W8R2 and exhausted

First time running in the wet, and more significantly, wind. Last night I had a stomach ache and voided after dinner - some bad blueberries I think, so I was...

First time running in the wet, and more significantly, wind. Last night I had a...

theoldfellow

•6 years ago

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And so into week 9!

Can’t believe I’m here within touching distance of graduation! Week 9 run 1 for me this morning and something has definitely shifted after the last run - I...

Can’t believe I’m here within touching distance of graduation! Week 9 run 1 for ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W7r2

Another successful park/footpath run. Feeling very proud of myself. Thank you Couch to 5K 😊

Another successful park/footpath run. Feeling very proud of myself. Thank you ...

BevCha

•6 years ago

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W7 r3

HI, I'm on run w7 r3 and over the last 2 or 3 runs I have tried running fast for the last minute as Jo encourages us to do. Each time I've had a huge rush of...

HI, I'm on run w7 r3 and over the last 2 or 3 runs I have tried running fast for...

Dawnskeates

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R1- oops!

So this morning I decided for a start that I def didn’t need to take my comforting bottle of water with me. I’ve been making sure I’m really well hydrated this...

So this morning I decided for a start that I def didn’t need to take my comforti...

Elles78

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

PG run4

Wow

Is this app available on Google Play Store

increasing pace in final minute

Let’s Bust Some Moves - Retro Runners

Week 8 Run 2

W8 R1

Week 7 ... the return (ish)

Is anyone else really this slow 😉😁😊

WEEK 6 - DONE 🏃‍♀️😍🏃‍♀️😍

I wore shorts!

W9R3

Derailed... temporarily

Mental Block

I have just run 6k! 😃

Hot Hot Hot

W5R1 on treadmill

W4R1 Hello to W4

W6R1. Helppppppppp!!!

‘Mature’ runners - distance or pace?

Start of week 2

Run, Run, Run

Cramp cramp cramp help

Not a great run

Newbie, tips needee

W8R2 and exhausted

And so into week 9!

W7r2

W7 r3

W6R1- oops!

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