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Numb toes

On my run this morning my toes on my right foot went a bit numb. It didn't stop my run but was a bit annoying. Anyone else get this? Did I do my Lace up too...

On my run this morning my toes on my right foot went a bit numb. It didn't stop ...

Ljb71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Slowing down

Hi guys I’m on week 3 I had to repeat week two as I had a cortisone shot so I could run for 2 weeks I went on too week 3 on Saturday but my distance has gone...

Hi guys I’m on week 3 I had to repeat week two as I had a cortisone shot so I co...

Jblackman2971

•6 years ago

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It's more about habit and discipline, than motivation.

Motivation is something that waxes and wanes when exercising/running - but a slowly formed habit (like cleaning your teeth every morning) and personal...

Motivation is something that waxes and wanes when exercising/running - but a slo...

Bazza1234

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3. Run 2.

First run on tarmac and pavements tonight. All of my previous runs were on grass. A lot harder on the knees.

First run on tarmac and pavements tonight. All of my previous runs were on grass...

Lemontop

•6 years ago

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Nearly there Again :)

Hi everyone, I have been lurking on and off for support this second time around.. Ran w8r1 thismorning feeling great out there :) Really looking forward to...

Hi everyone, I have been lurking on and off for support this second time around....

sparky66

Graduate•6 years ago

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Side stitch :(

Hi! Can anyone HELP? I have ran before- even up to 20 minutes, but sometimes i get very annoying side stiches (inside the lower right part of the rib cage)...

Hi! Can anyone HELP? I have ran before- even up to 20 minutes, but sometimes i...

Laura4fit

•6 years ago

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W5R3 re-run

Well after 2 weeks with a bad chest infection I am back. Decided to re do week 5 and might have to repeat a few runs this week. Chest is still bunged so I feel...

Well after 2 weeks with a bad chest infection I am back. Decided to re do week 5...

FinhamTap

Graduate•6 years ago

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Evening Runs

Now that it’s completely dark by the time I get out for my mid week run, do others have any tips for running through the winter? Obvs I will now only frequent...

Now that it’s completely dark by the time I get out for my mid week run, do othe...

Tracy2791

•6 years ago

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W9R1 - 4.45km done

It wasn't easy run, as my furry running buddy forgot how to run next to me, so I had quite lot of corrections to do ans was annoyed several times. But she...

It wasn't easy run, as my furry running buddy forgot how to run next to me, so I...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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Chilly one tonight!

Just completed W3R2 tonight and it was absolutely freezing! I’m dreading it going colder! I need to invest in some warm running gear as I’m just using a jumper...

Just completed W3R2 tonight and it was absolutely freezing! I’m dreading it goin...

HaylStonee

•6 years ago

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Concussion vs running

Numpty alert. I managed to smack my head on the car boot hard enough to get concussion and advised to take a few days break from running. I'm a bit gutted as...

Numpty alert. I managed to smack my head on the car boot hard enough to get conc...

Crafty22

•6 years ago

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😆 it can't get any better than this ..W5 r3

O my god I did it!! A few days late due to a few little family probs, but I did it! 20 minutes non-stop!! Got to share a little story though.....I'm 12...

O my god I did it!! A few days late due to a few little family probs, but I did ...

Bham81

•6 years ago

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It’s all so quiet shhhh shhh....and so peaceful until...👶🏽

Hi all, Yes I’ve gone quiet but just thought I’d share the reason why! All being well I’ll be expecting a little one next May 😍. I managed my 5k run at...

Hi all, Yes I’ve gone quiet but just thought I’d share the reason why! All bei...

Dee_N

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R1 - Bit nippy!

W7R1 done, managed to strongarm my significant other out into the tropical 3 degree weather 😂. I think a trip to Decathlon for some colder weather gear is...

W7R1 done, managed to strongarm my significant other out into the tropical 3 deg...

Leadfoot

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R3 completed

Short and sweet, that hurt and felt the hardest to date but its done, legs felt really heavy tonight and calf pulling a little not had that since wk1 r.i.c.e....

Short and sweet, that hurt and felt the hardest to date but its done, legs felt ...

Daddyp

•6 years ago

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Lost post!!!

Just spent bloomin ages on a post, pressed something and .... proof, it disappeared 😣 Anyway, the gist was that I ran for 30 minutes this morning after a few...

Just spent bloomin ages on a post, pressed something and .... proof, it disappea...

Montymum

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run

Going for my first run w1r1...😣😣😣😣 wish me luck i hate running but my family and work life gives me no time for swimming!

Going for my first run w1r1...😣😣😣😣 wish me luck i hate running but my family...

Bello543

•6 years ago

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GRADUATION!

It’s graduation day tomorrow and I cannot believe the sense of achievement, not just from the running, but from sticking to the programme. I’m recommending...

It’s graduation day tomorrow and I cannot believe the sense of achievement, not ...

Sykesy64

Graduate•6 years ago

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Cold weather running gear.

So having started this running lark just before the summer heat wave, i was hit by the cold spell big time today. Set off with a fleece over my vest top as it...

So having started this running lark just before the summer heat wave, i was hit ...

Lucyfur

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 2 complete!

This is my second attempt and I’ve done so much better! This time it’s on the treadmill and I’m mostly enjoying it! Completed the last interval runs today and...

This is my second attempt and I’ve done so much better! This time it’s on the tr...

Sharktail123

•6 years ago

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Week 8 first run

What an amazing frosty morning to start this weeks runs Found it a bit better today to keep these feet moving kept it slow and steady and was glad to...

What an amazing frosty morning to start this weeks runs Found it a bit better to...

Sunnybraeboats

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Breathing update!

Thanks to all who responded to my last post about breathing. Tonight I completed w6r2 and decided to just go with it and not worry that I was breathing through...

Thanks to all who responded to my last post about breathing. Tonight I completed...

Onthecase

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Different

W8R2 - my first run on the road, first run in the dark, first run with music, first there and back run. I didn’t like it much. I missed the park and the...

W8R2 - my first run on the road, first run in the dark, first run with music, fi...

jayval70

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Race at your pace

So in a fit of madness I’ve signed up for November’s Race at your own pace - I think it was the prospect of a pretty Tiffany-blue medal! With any luck it will...

So in a fit of madness I’ve signed up for November’s Race at your own pace - I t...

WouldRatherBeReading

•6 years ago

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Week 1 completed

First 2 runs / walks felt awful afterwards, but pleased to say on the third done today I felt very good not out of breath but fine so really looking forward to...

First 2 runs / walks felt awful afterwards, but pleased to say on the third done...

PeteB1961

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Running in the dark?

Would like some advice please, I don't finish work until 5pm and the drive home is 30/45 minutes depending on the day. It's pitch black now, do people run in...

Would like some advice please, I don't finish work until 5pm and the drive home ...

Emilou707

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Starting off

Hi, I’ve just completed week 1 but I don’t feel ready to move to week 2. Reading here, it looks like repeating week 1 is ok. I ran today and all was fine. I...

Hi, I’ve just completed week 1 but I don’t feel ready to move to week 2. Reading...

Erddig

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 Run 3

Grumpy! Last run of week 4.... 1 and 2 I found fine...3 my legs just gave up! I didn't complete the last 3 mins and I'm gutted I did run faster with 2 PRs...

Grumpy! Last run of week 4.... 1 and 2 I found fine...3 my legs just gave up! ...

Karenlwarner73

Graduate•6 years ago

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Walking on rest days?

Before starting this I would walk briskly probs 5 days out if 7, taking in as many hills as I could find for around 20-30 mins. Can I still walk on my rest...

Before starting this I would walk briskly probs 5 days out if 7, taking in as ma...

purplewalker

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run

Hi all, completed the first run out of nine weeks. Did a few short workouts first then ran, chose Micheal Jonson to coach and felt great afterwards. Can't wait...

Hi all, completed the first run out of nine weeks. Did a few short workouts firs...

Bocky

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2018

Numb toes

Slowing down

It's more about habit and discipline, than motivation.

Week 3. Run 2.

Nearly there Again :)

Side stitch :(

W5R3 re-run

Evening Runs

W9R1 - 4.45km done

Chilly one tonight!

Concussion vs running

😆 it can't get any better than this ..W5 r3

It’s all so quiet shhhh shhh....and so peaceful until...👶🏽

W7R1 - Bit nippy!

W7R3 completed

Lost post!!!

First run

GRADUATION!

Cold weather running gear.

Week 6 run 2 complete!

Week 8 first run

Breathing update!

Different

Race at your pace

Week 1 completed

Running in the dark?

Starting off

Week 4 Run 3

Walking on rest days?

First run

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