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Gout came back with avengeance

Hi guys my pitiful attempts of running are failing at the moment, having changed diet etc just can't shift it, have to keep resting and try other things I...

Hi guys my pitiful attempts of running are failing at the moment, having changed...

Terryb4u

•6 years ago

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W5R3 I can’t believe how amazing I feel! 😃😃😃

I can’t believe I did it...everyone on this forum said you can... and I did! Wow!!! Ok, I ‘cheated’ a little bit by choosing the flattest route I know (there’s...

I can’t believe I did it...everyone on this forum said you can... and I did! Wow...

Choufleurie

•6 years ago

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Struggling with week 6

I've just completed week 6 and boy did I struggle ! I know people say it gets easier but I seem to feel i'm getting worse ….. meaning I'm on the treadmill for...

I've just completed week 6 and boy did I struggle ! I know people say it gets ea...

Noodles72

•6 years ago

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What can I say - I am officially a graduate

Second attempt at W9R3 , ran over 30 mins and was only 40 m short of the 5km ( why did I stop ??? ) . Anyway might treat myself to a small beverage this...

Second attempt at W9R3 , ran over 30 mins and was only 40 m short of the 5km ( w...

Mellybird

Graduate•6 years ago

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About to start week seven

Hi all, this is my first post, even though I'm in week seven, I'm a bit slow!! Anyway, just wanted to say to the people just starting, KEEP GOING! I'm in my...

Hi all, this is my first post, even though I'm in week seven, I'm a bit slow!! A...

Ginger_runner

•6 years ago

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3rd Post Grad Run

What a lovely jog in the rain. No, I'm not being sarcastic, I love running in the rain. Press play for a downloaded podcast, grab the dogs and off we go....

What a lovely jog in the rain. No, I'm not being sarcastic, I love running in t...

JoPo48

Graduate•6 years ago

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Another graduate!

Just finished W9R3 and am beaming right now. This programme is fantastic and truly works. Thanks to the NHS for setting it up and to Laura (I used the podcast...

Just finished W9R3 and am beaming right now. This programme is fantastic and tru...

TedA

Graduate•6 years ago

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Done it !!!

Can’t believe just completed W9C25k!!! So pleased I can run 30 mins without stopping -certainly not 5k, but I feel I’ve really achieved something! Every week...

Can’t believe just completed W9C25k!!! So pleased I can run 30 mins without stop...

spils

Graduate•6 years ago

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Pesky cold!

What advice do people have about running with a cold? I've developed a very annoying one for the first time since starting running. I went for a slow and...

What advice do people have about running with a cold? I've developed a very ann...

Manxmezzo

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R3 Adjusting to knee pain

I was a bit anxious going into my run this morning as yesterday brought a slight flare up of an intermittent knee problem which I've had for many years but...

I was a bit anxious going into my run this morning as yesterday brought a slight...

EmilyReads

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run!

I have just started from couch to 5k this morning. I feel slightly dissapointed as i had to miss out one if the runs..i literally couldn't catch my breath......

I have just started from couch to 5k this morning. I feel slightly dissapointed ...

Sassyb3

•6 years ago

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W8R2. Steady & Consistent.

Out at just past 5am this morning, definitely cooler, even thought next time might have to put more clothes on !! Is this the end of the heatwave? ☀️ 2nd 28...

Out at just past 5am this morning, definitely cooler, even thought next time mig...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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How do you structure your running week?

Just wondering about the best way to structure your runs around the week, apparently it’s best to stick to the same days so you can get into a consistent...

Just wondering about the best way to structure your runs around the week, appare...

Preserved_Moose

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Treadmill

Using my new status of graduate (as of 2 hours!) can I make a comment and ask a question? Several commentators say they have preferred to do C25K on a...

Using my new status of graduate (as of 2 hours!) can I make a comment and ask a ...

Oldman51

Graduate•6 years ago

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Another morning run today runn...

Another morning run today running with the sun in my eyes 😎 Left the house at 7:10 thinking to myself ‘what are you doing? you don’t like morning runs!’....

Another morning run today running with the sun in my eyes 😎 Left the house at 7...

Kamia

Graduate•6 years ago

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Advice please?!

Hello all! I haven’t run for about a week as I’ve had a horrible virus / cold type thing. How long should I wait until I run again do you think? I’m...

Hello all! I haven’t run for about a week as I’ve had a horrible virus / cold ...

Elles78

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R3

Another beautiful day and feeling energised after that. Ran on a little further because I was enjoying it so much. Much prefer it when it’s a little cooler but...

Another beautiful day and feeling energised after that. Ran on a little further ...

Run1980

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Slow progress

Took 10 days to do Week 1. Maybe I should have repeated a run. Just completed first run on Week 2. While I had the indignity of being overtaken by someone...

Took 10 days to do Week 1. Maybe I should have repeated a run. Just completed fi...

Bonksley

•6 years ago

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Week5 run2 woohoo

Omg loved that run my favourite so far nice cool morning for it too . The time went so quick the longest time seemed to be waiting for Michael to tell me to go...

Omg loved that run my favourite so far nice cool morning for it too . The time w...

Kerrylh

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post grad running in Croatia! 😍🏝

Morning runners!! Well....Fabulous450 adventures continue. I arrived in Croatia yesterday and after a long day with little sleep the night before, I decided...

Morning runners!! Well....Fabulous450 adventures continue. I arrived in Croatia...

Fabulous450

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

I’ve not been progressing as much as I would of liked recently due to being so busy and not being able to run as regular as usual, I’ve finally pulled my socks...

I’ve not been progressing as much as I would of liked recently due to being so b...

StudentNursee

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 in St James Park

Smashed it. My concern about being somewhere unfamiliar are no more. 20 min run went well even with the inclines that I don’t normally have to contend with....

Smashed it. My concern about being somewhere unfamiliar are no more. 20 min run ...

Jujitzu

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Graduation day and park run nerves

So I’m doing my first park run tomorrow to coincide with graduation day but my last few runs have been very difficult due to very tight hip flexors. It has...

So I’m doing my first park run tomorrow to coincide with graduation day but my l...

Couchpotato29

•6 years ago

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Weight increasing 🤔

Completed W6R3 (M45 88kg) in 6 weeks of run I was expecting to reduce weight but noticed I gained 1.5 kg 😥. What is your experience ?

Completed W6R3 (M45 88kg) in 6 weeks of run I was expecting to reduce weight but...

dijoxavier

•6 years ago

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Got there in the end. More damp squib than firework. What now?

So, did my final couch to 5k over a week ago but had that moment 'ain't no rhyme or reason but your legs feel like lead'. After about 5 minutes of half-hearted...

So, did my final couch to 5k over a week ago but had that moment 'ain't no rhyme...

RunKRun

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running good for mental health confirmed

New study - what we already knew! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/health-45116607

New study - what we already knew! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/health-4511660...

Robert_IS_a_Runner

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4 R1

Didn’t think I was going to finish, I’m out of breath, my legs are shaky & my shins are crying but I smashed it 😅😅😅

Didn’t think I was going to finish, I’m out of breath, my legs are shaky & my sh...

Bookworm20

•6 years ago

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Eeeekkkk - Graduated! 🎉🙌🏃‍♀️🥂❤️

Woohoo! Absolutely cannot believe it! Nine thoroughly enjoyable weeks of this fabulous programme completed this morning! 🙌👊 I’m not going to lie, I found the...

Woohoo! Absolutely cannot believe it! Nine thoroughly enjoyable weeks of this fa...

cheekychipmunks

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 done!

It's called Couch to 4.5K, yeah? Not disappointed in the least, in fact looking forward to finding the last 500m in the coming weeks. Could barely do the 60...

It's called Couch to 4.5K, yeah? Not disappointed in the least, in fact looking ...

arewenotmen

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 plan

Hi All it’s my last week of the C25K and hopefully will be a good one. After finding how much I enjoyed my first Parkrun last Saturday I’m going to do the...

Hi All it’s my last week of the C25K and hopefully will be a good one. After fin...

Runsome

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

Gout came back with avengeance

W5R3 I can’t believe how amazing I feel! 😃😃😃

Struggling with week 6

What can I say - I am officially a graduate

About to start week seven

3rd Post Grad Run

Another graduate!

Done it !!!

Pesky cold!

W2R3 Adjusting to knee pain

First run!

W8R2. Steady & Consistent.

How do you structure your running week?

Treadmill

Another morning run today runn...

Advice please?!

W3R3

Slow progress

Week5 run2 woohoo

Post grad running in Croatia! 😍🏝

Week 4 Run 1

W5R3 in St James Park

Graduation day and park run nerves

Weight increasing 🤔

Got there in the end. More damp squib than firework. What now?

Running good for mental health confirmed

W4 R1

Eeeekkkk - Graduated! 🎉🙌🏃‍♀️🥂❤️

W9R3 done!

Week 9 plan

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