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First run

Hi Completed my first day on Sunday. Was meant to do my second on Wednesday, but I am hoping to do it tomorrow instead. Haven't run for many years! Hi Completed my first day on Sunday. Was meant to do my second on Wednesday, but...

Lorwenna•7 months ago

February Graduation badges 2019

Hello everybody and welcome to February 2019 ! Please leave your username here for me, so we can organise your well deserved Graduation badge. Please feel... Hello everybody and welcome to February 2019 ! Please leave your username her...

RealfoodieclubAdministrator•7 months ago

Week6 R1

A bit behind schedule due to the weather, so taken week 6 indoors on a treadmill. I must admit it’s different and I actually think I prefer running outside,...A bit behind schedule due to the weather, so taken week 6 indoors on a treadmill...

JRTrunner•7 months ago

Forced myself

Completed my 2nd run of week 2 and it's Thursday, I really had to force myself to do it today. But I'm glad I did. How do you all keep motivated or do you have...Completed my 2nd run of week 2 and it's Thursday, I really had to force myself t...

JoanneV1986•7 months ago

Weather (again)

Due to the snow and ice here in a Buxton I’ve just completed another 5k on my cross trainer and it’s the last day of Red January that I have been taking part...Due to the snow and ice here in a Buxton I’ve just completed another 5k on my cr...

Letty111Graduate•7 months ago

W8R2- oops!

Hi everyone! I just tried to do W8R2 but my phone died just after 20 minutes. I tried to keep on going for a while afterwards but it was freezing so I just...Hi everyone! I just tried to do W8R2 but my phone died just after 20 minutes. I ...

treehugger06•7 months ago

Pain in knees

A question for the experts. I just finished my third week. Today I experienced pain in my knees. It didn’t stop me from running but was wondering if I’m doing...A question for the experts. I just finished my third week. Today I experienced p...

Nomad2001Graduate•7 months ago

Illness has happened!

I have been ill this week :( ran my first week 4 run on Saturday and haven't run this week yet. What are people's advice; go back to the beginning of week 4 or...I have been ill this week :( ran my first week 4 run on Saturday and haven't run...

Run1234Run•7 months ago

Update on knee injury

Been to doctors today and she’s sending me for X-ray tomorrow morning as she thinks I’ve a fracture ☹️Been to doctors today and she’s sending me for X-ray tomorrow morning as she thi...

Jps21•7 months ago

First “free” run

I’m still up in the Highlands, and as it was 2 days since I graduated, I was ready for my first consolidation run. I finished work, checked into a hotel, got...I’m still up in the Highlands, and as it was 2 days since I graduated, I was rea...

K8nnoGraduate•7 months ago

First crappy run 🙁

Guess it had to happen, did W4, R2 this morning and for the first time just wasn’t really feeling it and found it really hard going. Then a woman who’s...Guess it had to happen, did W4, R2 this morning and for the first time just wasn...

GlitterjavGraduate•7 months ago

Snow in north cornwall !!!

We went to cinema and it snowed . All white . Had to walk back and leave car as so slippery We went to cinema and it snowed . All white . Had to walk back and leave car as ...

51firstrunGraduate•7 months ago

Short run, plus the warm up and warm down

Again didn’t get past 20 mins grrrr. But on the plus side I had the wind in my face coming back 😂😂Again didn’t get past 20 mins grrrr. But on the plus side I had the wind in my f...

Shelley2310Graduate•7 months ago

Week 10

I did it! At the beginning of December last year I set my self a couple of goals. Long term to be healthier and happier but shorter term to lose a stone in...I did it! At the beginning of December last year I set my self a couple of goals...

E27M14Graduate•7 months ago

Must Be Crackers!

-2 freezing fog, never lifted all day, I must be crackers, but took it very very slow!😱 -2 freezing fog, never lifted all day, I must be crackers, but took it very very...

johnt46Graduate•7 months ago

After 14 weeks

After 14 weeks of no running I been naughty today went on treadmill and started week one of c25k small amount of pain in ankle but I did it still waiting for...After 14 weeks of no running I been naughty today went on treadmill and started ...

Garden17•7 months ago

I RAN for 20 minutes 🤩🤩

This afternoon I completed week 5 !! 5 weeks ago I struggled to run 90 seconds 😱 The first 5 minutes I was struggling a little but slowed my pace &...This afternoon I completed week 5 !! 5 weeks ago I struggled to run 90 seconds �...

Darcyduck•7 months ago

Quadruple layers!

Blimey, it's cold. Quadruple layers, including a thermal vest, zip-up jacket, hat and gloves and I was STILL cold. And...does the cold weather make it harder,...Blimey, it's cold. Quadruple layers, including a thermal vest, zip-up jacket, ha...

HenriettaDoodle•7 months ago

Back to w3

Last Thursday I done wk4r2. Unfortunately my crohns reared it’s ufly head so had 4 days with no running. So this week I’ve gone back to w3. Did beat myself up...Last Thursday I done wk4r2. Unfortunately my crohns reared it’s ufly head so had...

Lesley2606•7 months ago

W4R1 2nd Attempt

On Monday, I attempted W4R1 and while I wont go as far as saying I failed, I definitely didn't meet my expectations. I got interrupted towards to the end of...On Monday, I attempted W4R1 and while I wont go as far as saying I failed, I def...

Sanguineus•7 months ago

Thinking caps on please.

We are going to be coming up with a glossary of running terms for the forum. I get as far as IC (injury Couch, someone who can not run due to an injury) and...We are going to be coming up with a glossary of running terms for the forum. I ...

RealfoodieclubAdministrator•7 months ago

Week 6 run 3 done!!!!!!

I can't believe I've just run for 25 mins and even managed to speed up a little for the last minute, as instructed by Michael. At the start I thought I was...I can't believe I've just run for 25 mins and even managed to speed up a little ...

orcadiaGraduate•7 months ago

novicecouchto5kr

Well here I am having completed W9R2 never thought I would do this, thought I might have completed in January but hey February will be fine. I am still not...Well here I am having completed W9R2 never thought I would do this, thought I mi...

BannaniheadGraduate•7 months ago

Here Lies Paul's Ambition. 01.01.19 - 31.01.19

There it is. Chiselled in a granite headstone. Hear the solemn knell of the funeral bell. See the mourners draped in black, their veils masking their tears....There it is. Chiselled in a granite headstone. Hear the solemn knell of the fun...

PaulS83•7 months ago

Bling, Glorious Bling

End of January and my total K’s Is 74.85k. Not bad going considering sickness and bad weather, i’m pretty darn proud of myself. End of January and my total K’s Is 74.85k. Not bad going considering sickness an...

MrsPsychoGraduate•7 months ago

Newbie saying hello :)

Hi everyone.. just spotted this site.. not sure if running is for me but fancy giving it ago plus .... it's free x Hi everyone.. just spotted this site.. not sure if running is for me but fancy g...

Lily16•7 months ago

W6R2 Harder than I thought

I've just done W6R2 and I've found it harder than w5r3 when I did 20 minutes. Not sure if it's because I ran later than usual but the 3mins walking in the...I've just done W6R2 and I've found it harder than w5r3 when I did 20 minutes. N...

AgentmayGraduate•7 months ago

W5R2

As I don't generally look ahead at the next run, I wasn't sure what I was in for this morning. Along with freezing fog & -4, I dragged me & my dog out!! Can't...As I don't generally look ahead at the next run, I wasn't sure what I was in for...

Pudding5Graduate•7 months ago

Newbie

So I want to get moving now I’m in my fifties and lose weight and feel generally fitter. All the raving about C25K got me intrigued, so this week I started my...So I want to get moving now I’m in my fifties and lose weight and feel generally...

welsby1967Graduate•7 months ago

Help

On W3R2, also do a lot of walking. Ate healthy since new year, No cakes, chocolate or bread. I've put 2lb on, how can this be possible? On W3R2, also do a lot of walking. Ate healthy since new year, No cakes, choco...

Shazb66•7 months ago

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