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Made it to W7 R2 - been on IC for 2 weeks

Knees began to hurt if I’m honest before W7 but I was in denial as it had taken so long to start running again after a couple of years of painful achilles....

Knees began to hurt if I’m honest before W7 but I was in denial as it had taken ...

Northreader

•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 problems....

So I tried the run, but I clearly hadn't drank enough water and my calves were unbelievably painful so I had to stop. I felt awful that I paused because...

So I tried the run, but I clearly hadn't drank enough water and my calves were u...

FitnessGoal

•5 years ago

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Week 1 - Run 1

Just completed my first ‘run’. I use the term run loosely as it was more of a very slow jog and the running parts but I’m really pleased with myself!! Didn’t...

Just completed my first ‘run’. I use the term run loosely as it was more of a ve...

Charlotte90xx

•5 years ago

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SeeJillRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Scouse Girl is back!!

Yes, I am back! Back to running. I had moved 6 months ago and wasn’t sure what routes people were taking. Plus I am a procrastinator and kept putting it off....

Yes, I am back! Back to running. I had moved 6 months ago and wasn’t sure what r...

Scouser67

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Music or no music?

Hey all. During my runs I have been listening to music but find my choices are not motivating me as I progress through the program. What does everyone listen...

Hey all. During my runs I have been listening to music but find my choices are ...

Emlist29

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

April’s Mantra

Since it’s Spring, here’s a cutesy tale of little animals. To the tune of “A Froggy Went A-courting”. A froggy got up early and he did run, Um-hum, A froggy...

Since it’s Spring, here’s a cutesy tale of little animals. To the tune of “A Fro...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

36 Replies

Home straight

Wk9R1 Final stage started / thinking I would never be able to run for 30 min non stop I couldn’t even run for the bus at the beginning 😂So to all those out...

Wk9R1 Final stage started / thinking I would never be able to run for 30 min non...

Wenhyg

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Day 1

Omg never thought it would be so hard. Never ran before and so unfit.

Nicky5555

•5 years ago

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W6R1 Complete and it felt like it all came together.

First run where I actually felt like a runner. Stride and pace felt good. No huffing and puffing. Had energy at yhe end to spped up a little in last 5......

First run where I actually felt like a runner. Stride and pace felt good. No huf...

JuJogger

Graduate•5 years ago

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Blimey, I did it!

Can’t believe I have just completed W9R3!! I would never have imagined 9 weeks ago that I could have done this. To everyone who is just starting or in the...

Can’t believe I have just completed W9R3!! I would never have imagined 9 weeks a...

Gilesa

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Wk6 done.

Wk6 run3 done, when do you stop clicking on that sad angry looking emoji before you start each and every run, seriously I’m completing these milestones far...

Wk6 run3 done, when do you stop clicking on that sad angry looking emoji before ...

Gingeral57

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

So how young are we all?

Im a 42 year old male, a little overweight and this plan is getting me into positive thoughts on my fitness. I have stopped eating a lot of junk i do still...

Im a 42 year old male, a little overweight and this plan is getting me into posi...

Daznvern

Graduate•5 years ago

18 Replies

Running on holiday

I’m trying not to let my holiday stop me completing the plan - I just did week 9 run 1, and it was really hard! I usually run more or less the same route...

I’m trying not to let my holiday stop me completing the plan - I just did week 9...

Run_Mummy_Run

Graduate•5 years ago

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What is your week April wk 3.

The numbers of folk on the forum increase daily.. and although it is tricky to keep up with everyone's progress... it is great to have a little fun post, so...

The numbers of folk on the forum increase daily.. and although it is tricky to ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

22 Replies

About to restart

So in December I'd got to week 7 and was actually enjoying it then had to stop due to hip pain. Blood tests, X-ray and bone scan all fine. Anti inflammatories...

So in December I'd got to week 7 and was actually enjoying it then had to stop d...

hollyx123

•5 years ago

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Back on home turf - consolidation run 7

Well thank goodness I’m back on home turf no sea breezes no over indulgent evenings of champagne and cocktails or fine dining - whilst it was amazing - I...

Well thank goodness I’m back on home turf no sea breezes no over indulgent eveni...

welsby1967

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Week 5 Run 3...next

Well I’ve managed to keep at it and am now on the 20 minute run. I’ve been here before but a few years ago. I am actually looking forward to it but also feel...

Well I’ve managed to keep at it and am now on the 20 minute run. I’ve been here ...

pot58

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Week 5 run 2 done

That’s that one done. Felt the need to stop mentally on the second 8 minute run but didn’t which felt good. Not out of breath but legs aching and pushed on...

That’s that one done. Felt the need to stop mentally on the second 8 minute run ...

Mullinz

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Week 3 run 1

I was dreading starting week 3 but I actually surprised myself. Managed to get through it with little difficulty. This programme is amazing, I never expected...

I was dreading starting week 3 but I actually surprised myself. Managed to get t...

Chazz1102

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Pain when running, ITBS?

Hi all, I’m a recent convert, hated running when I was in the army, ( all the shouting took away the fun!) but after 20 years I’ve discovered the fun in run!...

Hi all, I’m a recent convert, hated running when I was in the army, ( all the sh...

Craig8699

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Wk3 run1 ballsed up

Wk3 run 1 and my alarm went off on my phone. I stopped it by double clicking my iPhone mic which cancelled it and also paused My app. Grrr was just on my last...

Wk3 run 1 and my alarm went off on my phone. I stopped it by double clicking my...

CazzieCogie

•5 years ago

2 Replies

How much water?

I have always been rubbish at drinking but I’ve definitely been trying much harder the last few days (despite never leaving the bathroom 😫). I just wondered...

I have always been rubbish at drinking but I’ve definitely been trying much hard...

Hbb1502

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Manchester area parkrun meets

Morning everyone. Just reading up on a recent post about a running meet up in the south, and it's reminded me to plug my Manchester-area meet-up plan. Details...

Morning everyone. Just reading up on a recent post about a running meet up in t...

Pianism

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Week 4 Run 1 Completed

This as been in my head since week 1 cos i looked forward and seen 5 minute runs. I kept saying i wont be able to run for 5 mins none stop never mind doing it...

This as been in my head since week 1 cos i looked forward and seen 5 minute runs...

Daznvern

Graduate•5 years ago

12 Replies

First run since I graduated

Morning! Today has been my first run since I graduated on Friday! Mentally, this has been my hardest run. Why? Because in my head, I finished! So to drag...

Morning! Today has been my first run since I graduated on Friday! Mentally, th...

Shabrynco

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

2 weeks since I graduated

It’s been two weeks since I graduated I have completed 5 x 30 min runs in that time. I haven’t achieved the 5K yet but my goal was always to be able to run for...

It’s been two weeks since I graduated I have completed 5 x 30 min runs in that t...

Astroblue

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Stuck on week 4

Hi everyone,, I’m struggling and hoping you guys may have some advice,, I’ve gotten to w4 and just can’t get through the sessions. I was doing ok up to end of...

Hi everyone,, I’m struggling and hoping you guys may have some advice,, I’ve got...

sdcr2017

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Week 1 run 3 completed yesterday.

Windy and cokd but the easiest of the three. Looking forward to week 2.

Twinkle_toes1

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W4r3 a difficult one

After my last run on Friday morning I was on cloud 9 but being led astray by my wife on Saturday and having a few too many (I'm easily led) I missed my...

After my last run on Friday morning I was on cloud 9 but being led astray by my ...

Am_i_really_running

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

Made it to W7 R2 - been on IC for 2 weeks

Week 5 Run 3 problems....

Week 1 - Run 1

Lol

Scouse Girl is back!!

Music or no music?

April’s Mantra

Home straight

Day 1

W6R1 Complete and it felt like it all came together.

Blimey, I did it!

Wk6 done.

So how young are we all?

Running on holiday

What is your week April wk 3.

About to restart

Back on home turf - consolidation run 7

Week 5 Run 3...next

Week 5 run 2 done

Week 3 run 1

Pain when running, ITBS?

Wk3 run1 ballsed up

How much water?

Manchester area parkrun meets

Week 4 Run 1 Completed

First run since I graduated

2 weeks since I graduated

Stuck on week 4

Week 1 run 3 completed yesterday.

W4r3 a difficult one

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