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Week 5 run 2 complete!

Completed 2nd run of week 5 this morning and was really surprised how quickly the two 8 minute runs went! Finally learning the lessons of pacing myself and I...

Completed 2nd run of week 5 this morning and was really surprised how quickly th...

Redcello41

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 run 2 complete

Well just done my second run of week 4 managed it i think it got easier near end, my route is small up hill rise and turn and down hill home. Think the 18...

Well just done my second run of week 4 managed it i think it got easier near end...

Daznvern

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3....

Well that one’s done....phew...

pot58

Graduate•5 years ago

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Spring into Action Quest, week 3. How is it going? 💐🌝

Sorry I’m a tad late this week but hello and welcome to week three of this month’s Quest. Roll up folks, it’s our Spring into Action Quest to help us keep on...

Sorry I’m a tad late this week but hello and welcome to week three of this month...

Millsie-J

Graduate•5 years ago

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Eeeek...Even more determined now!!

So last Friday my man proposed to me!! I of course said yes before he had even finished the question lol. This is second time round for us both, we won’t be...

So last Friday my man proposed to me!! I of course said yes before he had even f...

MumToThreeBoys

•5 years ago

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First Run last night for 9 days

Managed to finally get out and have a run. Completed 35 minutes non stop not ultra fast and not a great distance but managed 35 mins without stopping so really...

Managed to finally get out and have a run. Completed 35 minutes non stop not ult...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduate

Well, after just not feeling right for 2 weeks and 2 weeks of really hard runs I woke up feeling much better this morning and absolutely smashed my 30 min....

Well, after just not feeling right for 2 weeks and 2 weeks of really hard runs I...

FionaLamb

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 run 2

Did this run this morning, the moon was going down when I left the house and the sun was up in the sky on my return. I think the sun looks a bit like the moon...

Did this run this morning, the moon was going down when I left the house and th...

Myzinnyboy

Graduate•5 years ago

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Phone holder

I run with my phone in my hand. Are there any better ways of carrying my phone ? I’ve seen arm things and waist belts. I have a fold over case at the moment...

I run with my phone in my hand. Are there any better ways of carrying my phone ?...

Bunnyrunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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Ouch

Currently sat waiting in A&E with a potential torn ligament. (tripped over my shoe not done whilst running) As I was only on week 4 would it be better to start...

Currently sat waiting in A&E with a potential torn ligament. (tripped over my sh...

Annion

•5 years ago

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Help please

Went out for my usual run on Monday to find that my hayfever has triggered thanks to tree pollen, instead of my usual 30min jog along the fields I ended up...

Went out for my usual run on Monday to find that my hayfever has triggered thank...

Agentmay

Graduate•5 years ago

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First run, week 1!

Just completed my first run of week 1! Went ok and only felt harder on the last few 60 sec runs. Pleased to have finally done it and broken my mental barrier....

Just completed my first run of week 1! Went ok and only felt harder on the last ...

DaDancer

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R1 redone and nailed

What a completely different scenario this morning. Yesterday I gave myself a stern talking too and pulled myself together and got my head in the right place...

What a completely different scenario this morning. Yesterday I gave myself a ste...

Franglaise

Graduate•5 years ago

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Oops that didn't go to plan

Was meant to do a 2k recovery run for NRC, I sorta forgot about the distance and was just enjoying the run and that the fact I wasn't aching after my run and...

Was meant to do a 2k recovery run for NRC, I sorta forgot about the distance and...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R3

I can't believe I ran 20 mins non-stop! What an achievement from running out of breath in 60 secs. I jog at a slow pace which helps me going.

I can't believe I ran 20 mins non-stop! What an achievement from running out of ...

Jen302

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week9 Run 1 - dragged myself outta bed today

First time I have had to drag my sorry carcass out of bed for a run, think I was stressing about how much work I have today. But - Spotify came though and...

First time I have had to drag my sorry carcass out of bed for a run, think I was...

bananahead

Graduate•5 years ago

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Good news at last

I now have a appointment with the orthopaedic surgeon on the 10 may fingers crossed are find out when there going to operate I no there more wrong then they...

I now have a appointment with the orthopaedic surgeon on the 10 may fingers cros...

Garden17

•5 years ago

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First step

Had an early start to my running this morning - absolutely loved it! Already want to start my next run

Had an early start to my running this morning - absolutely loved it! Already wan...

alexandra0101

•5 years ago

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Oh yes....

Took this just before I started this morning - it's the Torre de la Illeta in El Campello.

Took this just before I started this morning - it's the Torre de la Illeta in El...

furlmouse

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Ankle injury

My previous endvour ended when I developed Achilles tendinitis. After physiothrapy things improved. My latest attempt at the 5k goal was successful and I...

My previous endvour ended when I developed Achilles tendinitis. After physiothra...

JumpingFrog

•5 years ago

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W1 Run2 tonight muscle pain in legs - should I wait?

Hi all! Basically done my first week first run on Monday and was going to do my second run tonight. However my muscles are really sore from my first run....

Hi all! Basically done my first week first run on Monday and was going to do my ...

ginger-biscuit123

•5 years ago

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Reset

Hi I’ve completed the 5k app and have moved on to the 10k. I have completed this on the treadmill but have ventured outside only a few times. Last week I ran...

Hi I’ve completed the 5k app and have moved on to the 10k. I have completed thi...

JJ-1962

Graduate•5 years ago

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.. when I'm fit / well enough where start from?

Haven't been out running in a week; (sadly virus / illness is preventing me!). Feeling so frustrated.. ( typically I'm ill on a week when i'm off work on...

Haven't been out running in a week; (sadly virus / illness is preventing me!). ...

Lucyintheskywith

Graduate•5 years ago

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Deluded?

I’ve just done W8R2. So far I’ve found the program hard but manageable but I seem to be at my physical limit this week as I’m finding these runs hard. Would I...

I’ve just done W8R2. So far I’ve found the program hard but manageable but I see...

Timeoff

Graduate•5 years ago

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Gait Test

Found this very helpful, for anyone considering what running shoes they need or should get....

Found this very helpful, for anyone considering what running shoes they need or ...

futurefit

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Look what you made me do....

Apparently, reconnecting with you lot has done something wonderful. Thank you. And on the tenth anniversary of my wonderful Daddy's death, I'd like to think...

Apparently, reconnecting with you lot has done something wonderful. Thank you. ...

furlmouse

Graduate•5 years ago

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CR8 getting back in the swing

So that was more like it - no more post holiday slog. It’s fair to say as new runners we probably forget just how few miles we have clocked up by time we...

So that was more like it - no more post holiday slog. It’s fair to say as new ru...

welsby1967

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Treadmill graduate to road runner? I’d love to.

Hi all. I’m new here. At the age of 71 I started the couch to 5K and stuck with it for the whole course, sometimes running farther than required on the...

Hi all. I’m new here. At the age of 71 I started the couch to 5K and stuck with ...

Megayossarian

•5 years ago

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Wk4R2 this evening but pain in bum.

I have started to get an uncomfortable ache on the right side of my bottom/top of leg, it feels muscular. I'm not new to exercise as I walk at least 4 miles a...

I have started to get an uncomfortable ache on the right side of my bottom/top o...

Suzi1000

Graduate•5 years ago

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Extra couple of rest days ok?

I’m having to rest my knee up for a bit as it has been a bit painful recently (not when running but just afterwards) and my last run was yesterday (Tuesday)...

I’m having to rest my knee up for a bit as it has been a bit painful recently (n...

futurefit

Graduate•5 years ago

12 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

Week 5 run 2 complete!

Week 4 run 2 complete

Week 5 run 3....

Spring into Action Quest, week 3. How is it going? 💐🌝

Eeeek...Even more determined now!!

First Run last night for 9 days

Graduate

Week 6 run 2

Phone holder

Ouch

Help please

First run, week 1!

W8R1 redone and nailed

Oops that didn't go to plan

W5R3

Week9 Run 1 - dragged myself outta bed today

Good news at last

First step

Oh yes....

Ankle injury

W1 Run2 tonight muscle pain in legs - should I wait?

Reset

.. when I'm fit / well enough where start from?

Deluded?

Gait Test

Look what you made me do....

CR8 getting back in the swing

Treadmill graduate to road runner? I’d love to.

Wk4R2 this evening but pain in bum.

Extra couple of rest days ok?

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