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Week 5, Run 3 - on a high!

I didn’t believe I could run for 20 minutes until the run got underway this morning. But I did it and I’m so chuffed. I started to struggle a bit half way...

I didn’t believe I could run for 20 minutes until the run got underway this morn...

Jandys

Graduate•6 years ago

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Small break

So I completed week 4 on Monday but due to work commitments and a PT session tonight after work tonight I can’t start week 5 until Friday is a few days gap...

So I completed week 4 on Monday but due to work commitments and a PT session ton...

Gamergirl101

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9 Done: Bring out the Chocolate Roulade!!

It was wet. And then more wet. The only other people braving Bedgebury were two dog walkers dressed in head to toe Advanced Waterproofing. A solitary deer...

It was wet. And then more wet. The only other people braving Bedgebury were two ...

sallenson

Graduate•6 years ago

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Different factors-harder run

W6r3 So a few things different today:- I had a rubbish sleep, had to take my son to school for transition day so had to do my run later than normal and...

W6r3 So a few things different today:- I had a rubbish sleep, had to take my so...

Run1980

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

Knee Pain

Hello Everyone, I’m on W3 R2 however I’ve woken up with knee pain, do I try and run anyway or have another rest day? Any advice appreciated!

Hello Everyone, I’m on W3 R2 however I’ve woken up with knee pain, do I try and ...

Meloncauli

•6 years ago

6 Replies

TRAIL RUNNING

Last weekend a contingency of truly bonkers people descended on our Dartmoor village. They met here, climbed aboard a bus and were taken away, but not to the...

Last weekend a contingency of truly bonkers people descended on our Dartmoor vil...

Hidden

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Week 4 Run 2

Oh my! I really,really didn't want to get up and run this morning.... But I gave myself a good talking to, put on my shiny new trainers, and got on with it. I...

Oh my! I really,really didn't want to get up and run this morning.... But I gave...

Pixie_Runs

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Week 1 done!

This mornings run didn’t feel as good as run 2 but I did finish it with no problems so maybe it’s just a lack of a bit of PMA. I also know I’ve not really been...

This mornings run didn’t feel as good as run 2 but I did finish it with no probl...

Pocket-rocket

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week8Run1

So hands up, how many actually thought they'd get to this point?? I definitely didn't!! I feel incredible - 28 minutes straight! I have noticed the sore points...

So hands up, how many actually thought they'd get to this point?? I definitely d...

Rowena04

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W9R3 Graduation Day - Couldn’t be more fed-up ☹️😠😩

I started the programme in May this year, I’ve just turned 60. It’s taken me 14 weeks to get to W9R3 due to reoccurring calf injuries. I started back on W8R1...

I started the programme in May this year, I’ve just turned 60. It’s taken me 14...

SilverRunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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The highs and lows of W4

I was dreading W4 but R1 went well, it left me buzzing & wanting to do it again (not a feeling I ever thought I’d have) Today was R2 and I wasn’t feeling it,...

I was dreading W4 but R1 went well, it left me buzzing & wanting to do it again ...

Ex-NonRunner19

Graduate•6 years ago

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Do you ever feel sorry for yourself?

In all honesty, I suspect we all do from time-to-time. Aching legs, tired lungs, feet that shout at us to stop... I have just come in from W2R2 and I feel...

In all honesty, I suspect we all do from time-to-time. Aching legs, tired lungs,...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Wk7 R2 - sore foot and stiff legs!!

I’ve miraculously made it to week 7 and have loved every minute of it. The longer runs aren’t easy but neither are they impossible. My concern is that I’m more...

I’ve miraculously made it to week 7 and have loved every minute of it. The longe...

joannaj88

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Disappointed with painful knees

So it’s now 9 days since I ran! I did week 1 twice, did week 2 day 1 with one slightly sore knee and felt like I was beginning to make progress till after that...

So it’s now 9 days since I ran! I did week 1 twice, did week 2 day 1 with one sl...

MrsWobble

•6 years ago

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Ha haaaaaaa - I’m back...

I’m back on the programme and feeling good! W3R2 today so almost up to where I left off at the point I was told not to run due to ? detached retina - which...

I’m back on the programme and feeling good! W3R2 today so almost up to where I l...

Susojan

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Headphones

Hi everyone, my headphones are broken and the thought of starting my week 5 (tomorrow) without a Michael Johnson in my head, is a worry! I’ve been using my...

Hi everyone, my headphones are broken and the thought of starting my week 5 (tom...

RunningMissP

•6 years ago

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Neeeearly there...and anxious 😕⁉️

Hello delightful people! I am on W9R2 and absolutely SO proud of my never-ran self! But i do keep a slow steady pace to make it through the 30mins. I also...

Hello delightful people! I am on W9R2 and absolutely SO proud of my never-ran se...

Mayanow

•6 years ago

10 Replies

New journey

Hi everyone kids back at school next week so I'm looking forward to starting my journey and start my running. Abit scared but hoping to get fit

Hi everyone kids back at school next week so I'm looking forward to starting my ...

Royle

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Size does matter...

Oh yes, an extra 5 added today did make it longer and harder. It felt extra slow today but I plodded on and I kicked that extra five into touch!! Sanjeev...

Oh yes, an extra 5 added today did make it longer and harder. It felt extra slo...

Gingernutter

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

W5R1 - Dare I say a breeze

It seems my legs have got used to running for 5 minutes without stopping - unbelievable but true. I'm actually looking forward to run 2 with 2x 8 minute runs....

It seems my legs have got used to running for 5 minutes without stopping - unbel...

Lissy24

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Help

Female, 47 years old - C25K novice Had to walk out my 3rd run this morning because of a tight Achilles. Any tips?

Female, 47 years old - C25K novice Had to walk out my 3rd run this morning beca...

Flowergirl1971

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Discovered the benefit of the treadmill today

So I completed wk4 run1 and managed to run for 3 and 4 minutes. I have to say that if it wasn’t for the treadmill I don’t think I would have lasted as I think...

So I completed wk4 run1 and managed to run for 3 and 4 minutes. I have to say th...

A_O_A

•6 years ago

6 Replies

w1r2 smashed it

w1r2 found it very easy never run in my life .but it sounds hard to think in 8 more weeks am going to run 5K thats 30mins i dont know but will give it my best...

w1r2 found it very easy never run in my life .but it sounds hard to think in 8 m...

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

First Run

Have decided must lose weight and have done jogging in the past which I did lose weight. My wife has me on a high protein low carb meal plan and we are trying...

Have decided must lose weight and have done jogging in the past which I did lose...

Tenerife2018

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

Feeling ill

Went to bed last night feeling slightly ill, have woken up this morning feeling the same. I have been really looking forward to my run today, it’s the last one...

Went to bed last night feeling slightly ill, have woken up this morning feeling ...

Netball2018

•6 years ago

7 Replies

W7R1 - That felt better!

Well, after Monday's truly hideous run after the excesses of the weekend, this felt much better. Legs felt good after about 5 minutes and none of Monday's...

Well, after Monday's truly hideous run after the excesses of the weekend, this f...

boniobiscuits

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

W7R2

31C and 77% humidity at 8:30pm. Feels hotter. Had to slow down to a brisk walk for a couple of minutes right in the middle, but not disappointed as it’s...

31C and 77% humidity at 8:30pm. Feels hotter. Had to slow down to a brisk walk f...

Taffywasawelshman

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Heard about this app from a friend and I’m itching to get started

I was away for a weekend with my friends and one friend i hadn’t seen for a long time had list over 4 stone by starting running using this app and continuing...

I was away for a weekend with my friends and one friend i hadn’t seen for a long...

DarrenMosson

•6 years ago

7 Replies

New to this

Hi guys, I've just joined tonight looking to get started but rather nervous about it, I have never been one for exercise but feel now is the time, I have lost...

Hi guys, I've just joined tonight looking to get started but rather nervous abou...

WeeKitty91

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Great Forum

Hi all, I have only just discovered this Forum having just completed w6/r2 and having read how many people have graduated it has given me the extra...

Hi all, I have only just discovered this Forum having just completed w6/r2 and h...

smyth71

•6 years ago

5 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

Week 5, Run 3 - on a high!

Small break

W9 Done: Bring out the Chocolate Roulade!!

Different factors-harder run

Knee Pain

TRAIL RUNNING

Week 4 Run 2

Week 1 done!

Week8Run1

W9R3 Graduation Day - Couldn’t be more fed-up ☹️😠😩

The highs and lows of W4

Do you ever feel sorry for yourself?

Wk7 R2 - sore foot and stiff legs!!

Disappointed with painful knees

Ha haaaaaaa - I’m back...

Headphones

Neeeearly there...and anxious 😕⁉️

New journey

Size does matter...

W5R1 - Dare I say a breeze

Help

Discovered the benefit of the treadmill today

w1r2 smashed it

First Run

Feeling ill

W7R1 - That felt better!

W7R2

Heard about this app from a friend and I’m itching to get started

New to this

Great Forum

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