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WK2R1 feeling sleepy

all good, but after the run I mostly feeling sleepy all day. Do you have similar experiences?

all good, but after the run I mostly feeling sleepy all day. Do you have similar...

dijoxavier

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Wk7 R1

Amazed at myself completed 25 min run was very hot though but did it !

Robert128

•6 years ago

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W2R2 in the bag!!!

Omg....I can't believe that I actually completed W2R2 without collapsing!! Investing in proper running shoes has definitely helped...shin-splits were not half...

Omg....I can't believe that I actually completed W2R2 without collapsing!! Inves...

Hotheels

Graduate•6 years ago

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Plodding on

I havent posted every run since graduation as I am in the uneventful 'just consolidating it all and running 30 mins 3x per week' stage. I seem to have reached...

I havent posted every run since graduation as I am in the uneventful 'just conso...

Saartjie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk7 run 1

When I get into pace it’s ok but when I start I have to talk myself that I can do it enjoying it really don’t know what I will do when I get to end it’s good...

When I get into pace it’s ok but when I start I have to talk myself that I can d...

Big_maz

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week9 Run3 complete!!

Well that’s it, Week 9 Run 3 done ✅ A good solid run, 4K, as I said in previous post going to concentrate on consistency 3 runs every week and work towards...

Well that’s it, Week 9 Run 3 done ✅ A good solid run, 4K, as I said in previous...

Lola333

Graduate•6 years ago

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If I can do this anyone can do this...go for it !

I am still on my c25K journey (Wk8 R1), and I never write on boards like this but I feel compelled to, because it has been truly amazing. I always loved...

I am still on my c25K journey (Wk8 R1), and I never write on boards like this bu...

Riz1_uk

Graduate•6 years ago

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Now THATS what it’s all about!

So I had my new hat & new shorts so thought I’d try a new route and a new sort of run. No headphones, no podcasts, no music. I was going to run through the...

So I had my new hat & new shorts so thought I’d try a new route and a new sort o...

SandieF

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yeah that's me sorted Graduated on Monday

Wow week 9 was hard, not out of breath but the heat was too much, but after 8 weeks without having to re do a run there was no way I was giving up.

Wow week 9 was hard, not out of breath but the heat was too much, but after 8 we...

Moreofashuffle

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1

Hi, My partner and I are doing this together, I used to run 50+ years ago, my partner just doesn't do jogging. We started Nordic Walking 8 months ago and...

Hi, My partner and I are doing this together, I used to run 50+ years ago, my pa...

johnt46

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 done

I can't believe I am going to attempt the dreaded Week 5 run 3 on Friday. The point where I have failed on 3 previous attempts at couch to 5k. This time I am...

I can't believe I am going to attempt the dreaded Week 5 run 3 on Friday. The po...

Paulapea

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post grad run

A bit weird this one not having Laura talking me through. I set my timer on my phone , started my run playlist, activated Endomondo and set off. God it was...

A bit weird this one not having Laura talking me through. I set my timer on my p...

Forestgrump

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2 Lots of firsts

A lot cooler in Devon today and woke up to drizzle but didn't want to cancel my run! I've been going out in a local park but it's too small and full of dogs...

A lot cooler in Devon today and woke up to drizzle but didn't want to cancel my ...

Crawlhome

Graduate•6 years ago

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First time without Laura...

I’d meant my first postgrad run to be by the sea, but decided dodgy spine issues last night meant not adding on a drive would be best. So, straight out of the...

I’d meant my first postgrad run to be by the sea, but decided dodgy spine issues...

mountaindreamer

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Week 3 help

Hi I have just done run 2 of week 2 and after 30 years on the sofa and being heavy it’s at my limit I had a peek at week 3 and it has 3 minuets or running I...

Hi I have just done run 2 of week 2 and after 30 years on the sofa and being hea...

Sanderpol

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Too busy to run how do I catch up?

I did my w2r2 last Friday but with family comittments and work I can’t see how I can get to run until next Monday -a gap of 8 days. I think my options are 1-...

I did my w2r2 last Friday but with family comittments and work I can’t see how I...

Makka62a

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Very daft question ...

Sorry for asking, but when it's talked about doing a 5k in 30 mins, does that include any warm up walking or cool down or do you start the clock after warm up...

Sorry for asking, but when it's talked about doing a 5k in 30 mins, does that in...

Designbod

Graduate•6 years ago

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Penultimate Post Grad run

This morning I ran my 5th and penultimate post graduation run, lovely sunny morning and the earliest I have ran to avoid the warm weather later in the day....

This morning I ran my 5th and penultimate post graduation run, lovely sunny morn...

AlMorr

Ambassador•6 years ago

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Wanted! Reward offered

Missing for about 2-3 weeks my endorphins have dissapeared. Never to be seen again! Just completed W8R1, uphill struggle all the way, never seemed to get...

Missing for about 2-3 weeks my endorphins have dissapeared. Never to be seen ag...

Jonno34

Graduate•6 years ago

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The dreaded W5R3 in the bag!

I was really nervous about this run, as so many people are, but physically it really wasn't hard! I think lack of confidence and disbelief in one's ability to...

I was really nervous about this run, as so many people are, but physically it re...

Hidden

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Back To Day 1....But As A Graduate! 🎓

Hi all - I think I’m familiar to some of you but if not 👋🏼. I started the programme on April 4th and graduated on May 21st. Like many of you I consolidated...

Hi all - I think I’m familiar to some of you but if not 👋🏼. I started the prog...

Ripcurlrana71

•6 years ago

93 Replies

Today is the day

Nope, no teddy bears having picnic's.... at least not that I've seen.....its too hot, they're all at the barbers having No.1's or England flags cut into their...

Nope, no teddy bears having picnic's.... at least not that I've seen.....its too...

LoungeLizaard

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

W6R2 - done

Up early ( for me! ) cooler today and smashed it!! W6R2. Second 10 was easier though suspect I'm still not drinking enough water as legs still heavy, but I...

Up early ( for me! ) cooler today and smashed it!! W6R2. Second 10 was easier ...

JoPo48

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

Painful run and hot

Went for our group run last night.It was really warm and I twisted my hip and knee somehow😫.hoping physio tomorrow will help.plus we had to jump out of the...

Went for our group run last night.It was really warm and I twisted my hip and kn...

Sharronmarie1518

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Wk7r2

So proud of myself today I ran for the full 25 mins non stop and a distance of 2.08 miles. Even managed to say hello to people I was passing. This is a major...

So proud of myself today I ran for the full 25 mins non stop and a distance of 2...

Pjb1976

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Mixed emotions with that one.

Last night I decided it was well over due to venture out somewhere different to run. So I headed off to the lakes where they hold the weekly Park Run and gave...

Last night I decided it was well over due to venture out somewhere different to ...

Alanist

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

WK3 Done but confused

Hi, I've just completed my third week, and although I have run for longer I seemed to be able to cover more distance in the second week, I've kept to the same...

Hi, I've just completed my third week, and although I have run for longer I see...

Tattymurner

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Back after a week of no activity 👍

W4 R2 done today. Last week had a nasty cough so didn’t start week 4 till yesterday. Have had to do r1 and R2 with no rest day to fit it in as will not run at...

W4 R2 done today. Last week had a nasty cough so didn’t start week 4 till yester...

Shazza1969

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Starting over after heart attack

I went for a mile walk this morning after having a heart attack while doing my 3rd parkrun last Saturday - it felt so unnatural not to break out into a run!...

I went for a mile walk this morning after having a heart attack while doing my 3...

SarahB1965

•6 years ago

4 Replies

7am did W7R3 third time lucky

So I got up and out early for attempt no.3 of Week 7, Run 3. And did it! Four days ago my blood sugar levels drppped so I aborted the run. Then two days ago it...

So I got up and out early for attempt no.3 of Week 7, Run 3. And did it! Four da...

Helenlea

•6 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for July 2018

WK2R1 feeling sleepy

Wk7 R1

W2R2 in the bag!!!

Plodding on

Wk7 run 1

Week9 Run3 complete!!

If I can do this anyone can do this...go for it !

Now THATS what it’s all about!

Yeah that's me sorted Graduated on Monday

Week 1 Run 1

Week 5 run 2 done

Post grad run

W4R2 Lots of firsts

First time without Laura...

Week 3 help

Too busy to run how do I catch up?

Very daft question ...

Penultimate Post Grad run

Wanted! Reward offered

The dreaded W5R3 in the bag!

Back To Day 1....But As A Graduate! 🎓

Today is the day

W6R2 - done

Painful run and hot

Wk7r2

Mixed emotions with that one.

WK3 Done but confused

Back after a week of no activity 👍

Starting over after heart attack

7am did W7R3 third time lucky

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