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OK, just completed W6R3, had been running for 24 minutes when I heard the welcome voice of Jo telling me only 60 seconds left ... and then she says it might be...

Me and Jo have a different idea of ‘fun’ ...

OK, just completed W6R3, had been running for 24 minutes when I heard the welcom...

JacquiAM

Graduate•6 years ago

Sat's W8R1 saw me 2 minutes short of the 28 mins which really frustrated me. This morning I set off with a better route planned. For some reason i lost Laura...

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Sat's W8R1 saw me 2 minutes short of the 28 mins which really frustrated me. Thi...

lexiemcd

Graduate•6 years ago

What are people’s views on doing some of the runs at a gym on treadmill? Is that allowed as part of the programme?

Road or Gym?

What are people’s views on doing some of the runs at a gym on treadmill? Is tha...

SRS2102

•6 years ago

Hello everyone, Well, we have reached the last week of July, and despite the humidity and sunshine we are still out doing our runs, fitting them in when we...

What is your week? July week 4 🌻🌻🌻🌻🍓🍓🍓🍓

Hello everyone, Well, we have reached the last week of July, and despite the hu...

Bluebirdrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Shoulder pain only when running, possible causes?

W3R3 Complete, yay! However... when I run and only when I run, I get pain in my right shoulder just below the neck. I'm a southpaw so its my weaker side....

W3R3 Complete, yay! However... when I run and only when I run, I get pain in my ...

LoungeLizard2018

Graduate•6 years ago

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Green fly, sun set & Labi Siffre

I waited until 8.15pm ~ it was still sooo hot n sticky! I regretted wearing my pink running vest as my aubergine face began to clash with it - and then...

I waited until 8.15pm ~ it was still sooo hot n sticky! I regretted wearing my p...

Flaraflarkin

Graduate•6 years ago

16 Replies

Starting again

Fed up with myself... turned 50, gained a good two stone and. Never been a real runner. So here goes wish me luck 🤪🤪🤪

Fed up with myself... turned 50, gained a good two stone and. Never been a real ...

LC12

•6 years ago

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Maybe just maybe I’m turning into a runner...

Postgrad run number 15 and have finally managed to improve my 5k time, which is still not great 40 mins and 7 seconds! The good thing is I enjoyed it once I...

Postgrad run number 15 and have finally managed to improve my 5k time, which is ...

Jelon

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

W3R1

Oh dear, I wasn't ready for that. Three minutes is a long run. I had to slow down and walk four paces after two mins and then go again. Feel a bit of a...

Oh dear, I wasn't ready for that. Three minutes is a long run. I had to slow dow...

Snoozan

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Aching muscles

Hi everyone. I did my first run of week 1 on Sat. I found it ok, less of a challenge than I thought. But waking up today every muscle in my legs is agony....

Hi everyone. I did my first run of week 1 on Sat. I found it ok, less of a cha...

SRS2102

•6 years ago

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My current running shoes!

In my previous post I was discussing some trouble I had with my left leg/foot today. It seemed to want to turn to the right instead of straight ahead. I used...

In my previous post I was discussing some trouble I had with my left leg/foot to...

Sortyourlife

•6 years ago

I haven’t posted on here before so hi everyone! Today I did the first run of week 7! I kept running the whole way but got a very painful stitch right towards...

Stitches

I haven’t posted on here before so hi everyone! Today I did the first run of wee...

Ditsy100

•6 years ago

Decided to get myself out there today and get my first run done. Must say I’m pretty proud of myself and didn’t find it as hard as I thought! Bring on run 2!!

First run

Decided to get myself out there today and get my first run done. Must say I’m pr...

courtneyevans98

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Advice for a newbie

I’m new and a previous certified couch potato but have just finished week 2, my leg muscles hurt (a lot) - any tips?

I’m new and a previous certified couch potato but have just finished week 2, my...

Biscuit27

•6 years ago

Has anyone else experienced a strange sensation in the side of the lower leg? The only way I can describe it is that it feels like swelling (it isn’t swollen)...

Ouch!! Lower leg discomfort

Has anyone else experienced a strange sensation in the side of the lower leg? Th...

Lmcqueen88

Graduate•6 years ago

Made commitment to myself & bought a pair of Brooks Adrenaline GTS Running Shoes. Fantastic run, really enjoyed it even in the heat. The dog & I are looking...

Week 3 Run 1

Made commitment to myself & bought a pair of Brooks Adrenaline GTS Running Shoes...

Vegout25

Graduate•6 years ago

Hi all, I reckon it's about time I let you all know how I got on at the Race for Life. Did the Pretty Muddy one again, and by gum it was hot! We managed to run...

Time for a little update?

Hi all, I reckon it's about time I let you all know how I got on at the Race for...

Cakerunner

Graduate•6 years ago

Never thought I could do this . Did it in 11 weeks during all this hot weather . Last run tonight! What next ??

Done it !!

Never thought I could do this . Did it in 11 weeks during all this hot weather ....

Limegreenbeans

•6 years ago

did my first day on couch to 5k. was challenging but not as hard as I thought. looking forward to run 2

day 1

did my first day on couch to 5k. was challenging but not as hard as I thought. l...

steviebee

•6 years ago

I ran for many years but then one day I just gave it up. I’m trying to start again but I keep getting injured at just week one! I’m gonna try again tomorrow...

Excited to be running again.

I ran for many years but then one day I just gave it up. I’m trying to start aga...

The_young_one

•6 years ago

I just finished week 3 and feel extremely proud. Tha app shows 5 minute walk at the end but the voice and app finished at 3. Did anyone else have that?

Closed week three

I just finished week 3 and feel extremely proud. Tha app shows 5 minute walk at ...

Judalee

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Treadmill

I on week 6 second run would it be cheating to do on a treadmill if it’s to hot out side what do people think

I on week 6 second run would it be cheating to do on a treadmill if it’s to hot ...

mandy167

•6 years ago

It’s cold. Holding judgement til I run with it tomorrow.

Ice towel trial 1

Dralimc

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post Grad W1R1

I’ve had a full week of doing very little but physically repairing, and sleeping poorly. Even though I went swimming twice, all the unhealthy eating patterns...

I’ve had a full week of doing very little but physically repairing, and sleeping...

Equi-geek

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Ice towel

I bought this from garden centre today. Will try it out and feed back whether it’s reet gud (Yorkshire dialect) or rubbish.

I bought this from garden centre today. Will try it out and feed back whether it...

Dralimc

Graduate•6 years ago

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Does it ever get easier!

I am really proud to have got do the end of week 8, only 3 runs left to graduate. But still each run is so hard and I only just finish (so far only failed 1...

I am really proud to have got do the end of week 8, only 3 runs left to graduate...

zog3

Graduate•6 years ago

15 Replies

WEEK 5 RUN 3

Was so apprehensive about this run having failed last week, but listened to your advice and slowed it right down (not that I was running fast before 🤣) Happy...

Was so apprehensive about this run having failed last week, but listened to your...

Clarefromclare

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Week 2 in the bag smiling like a Cheshire Cat 😺😺😺😁🏃‍♂️

Well I actually enjoyed that. My pace was a bit slower but I think I’ve sorted my breathing out now I’m not panting like I’m going to collapse!! Sorted my...

Well I actually enjoyed that. My pace was a bit slower but I think I’ve sorted m...

Stixs42

•6 years ago