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Nice post-holiday consolidation run

So I had 5 days off (in sunny Fuerteventura) which turned into 6 because I was SO tired when I got back! I did take my trainers on holiday but never quite got...

So I had 5 days off (in sunny Fuerteventura) which turned into 6 because I was S...

Lapsedyogi

Graduate•5 years ago

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Nice try, week 5. No match for me ;)

The so called 'widow-maker' is in the bag! This time just 2 weeks ago I had my worst run yet and my chest and legs were screaming out after just 3 mins - today...

The so called 'widow-maker' is in the bag! This time just 2 weeks ago I had my w...

staceypek

Graduate•5 years ago

18 Replies

Almost half way

Completed week 4 yesterday, felt great. Start week 5 tomorrow, bring it on 😊

Bocky

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5. Feeling sick on walk.

I just started week 5 today and felt sick when I stopped running for the walks. Is that ok?!

I just started week 5 today and felt sick when I stopped running for the walks. ...

Cherrybubble

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 done!

Can’t believe I ran for 25 minutes. Didn’t realise until I got home though that my toe was bleeding. Worth it though!

Can’t believe I ran for 25 minutes. Didn’t realise until I got home though that ...

amyscatt125

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 in the bag, a great birthday for me.

All week I have been dreading run 3. I did week 5 two weeks ago before I got a chesty cough and had to stay away from running for a week. I probably should...

All week I have been dreading run 3. I did week 5 two weeks ago before I got a c...

Wendiwoo46

Graduate•5 years ago

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How often should I do exercises to support my running?

I do exercises to strengthen my legs etc. Tend to do the 7 min exercises for running as I'm not too good at motivating myself for long periods but can manage...

I do exercises to strengthen my legs etc. Tend to do the 7 min exercises for run...

RubyTiger

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk5r3

I managed to complete this run on Wednesday after having to repeat it as I was struggling so I decided to do it again today and it was a lot better , so on to...

I managed to complete this run on Wednesday after having to repeat it as I was s...

Buddy34

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 👍

Really enjoyed this today: as everyone else says you never imagine in week 1 you will get to running 20mins but it was great! I tracked it and my pace is crazy...

Really enjoyed this today: as everyone else says you never imagine in week 1 you...

molly1973

Graduate•5 years ago

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8k today

8k today on tredmill again https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/paul-jones1960

8k today on tredmill again https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/paul-jones1960...

paul1960

Graduate•5 years ago

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Just graduated 😊

Just finished week 9 run 3! What an amazing feeling . I’ve loved this programme so much - what would people recommend next ? Is there a similar app for getting...

Just finished week 9 run 3! What an amazing feeling . I’ve loved this programme ...

boo19jul

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8 R1. Amazed

Did it. Amazed as the 25 min runs were such a struggle. Now in training for W8 R3 with Guinness, steak and chips, apple tart and custard, coffee and a couple...

Did it. Amazed as the 25 min runs were such a struggle. Now in training for W8 R...

Fatterry

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

On W7. Injured knee 22nd Sept Just found out I've done 6 weeks with a Torn Meniscus

I did something to my knee on 22nd Sept which, for a couple of weeks was very painful. However i used a knee support until the pain was non existent walking...

I did something to my knee on 22nd Sept which, for a couple of weeks was very pa...

Circle_On_Legs

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 complete!

Well, what a blast!! I have now completed three consecutive 28 minutes runs, actually I run 29 minutes today just for my own personal goal. This might sound...

Well, what a blast!! I have now completed three consecutive 28 minutes runs, act...

Ready440

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Week 8 Third Run

That was a good run! A lot better than Wednesday in every way. I ran a little bit further and burned more calories! 😜👍 Last of the 28 minute runs. 😉😀...

That was a good run! A lot better than Wednesday in every way. I ran a little bi...

BlueCal52

Graduate•5 years ago

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Strava oops

Forgot to end strava this morning so it’s been recording me walking round the house and then motionless (the phone, not me) for 2 hours 🙄

Forgot to end strava this morning so it’s been recording me walking round the ho...

ForestGrump63

Graduate•5 years ago

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Bit of a set back :-(

Wednesday, there I was, 15 mins into W9R1 happy as Larry. Well maybe not that happy. Then suddenly I got a sharp pain in my left calf. I'll just keep going I...

Wednesday, there I was, 15 mins into W9R1 happy as Larry. Well maybe not that h...

Ian-wants-to-run

Graduate•5 years ago

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How to carry a phone?

Hi, I’ve just run wk 6 run 1 this morning and have managed up until now with my old trusted iPod in my pocket, but it ran out of charge this morning...

Hi, I’ve just run wk 6 run 1 this morning and have managed up until now with my ...

RhianRoberts

•5 years ago

21 Replies

W5R3

Yes I’ve done it and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the new Take That album playing. This plan is amazing for me. I forfeited a shopping trip this morning to do...

Yes I’ve done it and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the new Take That album playin...

Letty111

Graduate•5 years ago

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w7r3 injury recovery run. Bring on w9!

Nailed it. Injured foot feels great. 2nd of my post injury recovery runs. It's great after nearly two weeks not running to get back on the treadmill and feel...

Nailed it. Injured foot feels great. 2nd of my post injury recovery runs. It's g...

steviej99

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

WK2R3 Done

Hi Everyone This is my first post. I didn't post earlier because I did not think I would even get this far. However thanks to your tips and advice on here,...

Hi Everyone This is my first post. I didn't post earlier because I did not thin...

waspur

•5 years ago

10 Replies

W9R1 - how is that possible

So today had to drop the van off to the garage. Which is just under 3miles away from my folks, so I thought I'd run back. So commented the 30mins, as I've...

So today had to drop the van off to the garage. Which is just under 3miles away ...

DoozerMcDooze

Graduate•5 years ago

21 Replies

Week 4 run 1 and my 55th birthday

It’s my 55th birthday today. I’ve been feeling a bit low past few days which culminated in binge watching a box set last night until past midnight (I’m usually...

It’s my 55th birthday today. I’ve been feeling a bit low past few days which cul...

ForestGrump63

Graduate•5 years ago

21 Replies

Week 4

Hi and well done. I’m on run 2 week 4 I’m finding this stage hard but im pushing myself my run 3 is tomorrow and I’m feeling apprehensive I will do it but was...

Hi and well done. I’m on run 2 week 4 I’m finding this stage hard but im pushin...

Julieebanks

•5 years ago

8 Replies

There is hope for us all.

A very overweight 59 year old, inspired by my daughter, has just completed week 5. It’s really hard to believe, I was honestly struggling with breathing on...

A very overweight 59 year old, inspired by my daughter, has just completed week ...

Karenshann

Graduate•5 years ago

29 Replies

Week8R3

Just completed week 8 run 3, I can’t believe I graduate in a week!!😂 I don’t know how I’m going to do it without Michael’s voice! Keep going...

Just completed week 8 run 3, I can’t believe I graduate in a week!!😂 I don’t kn...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

The earth isn’t flat

When you go places by car or bike you don’t particularly notice slopes. Start running and you sense every incline - up or down. I ran a new route for W4R1...

When you go places by car or bike you don’t particularly notice slopes. Start ru...

Hidden

•5 years ago

7 Replies

W6r2 in the bag

So I was up and out at 5:45 this morning to do my last interval run. Those 10 minutes seem to feel like a lifetime! However I did it without stopping again! I...

So I was up and out at 5:45 this morning to do my last interval run. Those 10 mi...

Mandyjb

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Getting going again

....after a day of achy, bug like symptoms following a couple of lengthy car journeys on Monday and Tuesday, I have postponed W4R3 until today. Fell better but...

....after a day of achy, bug like symptoms following a couple of lengthy car jou...

SalukiX

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Plantar Fasciitis exercise

This is a really good exercise, its Jeff Galloway’s Toe Squincher which is “Point your toes until the toe muscles cramp, then release, repeat 10-30 times a...

This is a really good exercise, its Jeff Galloway’s Toe Squincher which is “Poin...

lexi6

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2018

Nice post-holiday consolidation run

Nice try, week 5. No match for me ;)

Almost half way

Week 5. Feeling sick on walk.

Week 7 done!

Week 6 in the bag, a great birthday for me.

How often should I do exercises to support my running?

Wk5r3

Week 5 run 3 👍

8k today

Just graduated 😊

W8 R1. Amazed

On W7. Injured knee 22nd Sept Just found out I've done 6 weeks with a Torn Meniscus

Week 8 complete!

Week 8 Third Run

Strava oops

Bit of a set back :-(

How to carry a phone?

W5R3

w7r3 injury recovery run. Bring on w9!

WK2R3 Done

W9R1 - how is that possible

Week 4 run 1 and my 55th birthday

Week 4

There is hope for us all.

Week8R3

The earth isn’t flat

W6r2 in the bag

Getting going again

Plantar Fasciitis exercise

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