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Week 5 run 3

Amazingly easy today! I was worried as I hadn’t run since Friday but it went very smoothly. I went as slowly as I could so that I didn’t run out of steam. I...

Amazingly easy today! I was worried as I hadn’t run since Friday but it went ver...

QuirkyDelacroix

Graduate•5 years ago

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run1 week9, tick

well thats my first 30 minute run, yes it was hard but I did it🐢💪 I am so chuffed I have treated myself to a womens running magazine subscription , my family...

well thats my first 30 minute run, yes it was hard but I did it🐢💪 I am so chuf...

notquiteretired

Graduate•5 years ago

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I only went and did it! W9R3

There were certainly times when I didn't think I would be writing this post but today I feel stupidly proud of myself. Finally completed 3 x 30min runs! When...

There were certainly times when I didn't think I would be writing this post but ...

Fabat50

Graduate•5 years ago

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Holiday goal #1!

I'm off work for a fortnight and so wanted to complete a couple of running goals with my time. Today was the first (and most significant) of those. Now 5.5...

I'm off work for a fortnight and so wanted to complete a couple of running goals...

Pianism

Graduate•5 years ago

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Doing the whole thing again – week 2+ completed. Who or what am I competing against?

That’s week 2+ completed. I’ve been doing a lap of the park - 1.25k – and then using the programme as interval training. The first lap is really hard still but...

That’s week 2+ completed. I’ve been doing a lap of the park - 1.25k – and then u...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W8R2- treadmill numbness

Hi all. This week I went to do my run at the gym. When I finished my right foot ( or somewhere around the ankle got numb and took a while while doing the 5...

Hi all. This week I went to do my run at the gym. When I finished my right foot ...

I_can

•5 years ago

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W5R2 Done!

Oh, that was hard, but I got there and I think I’m now starting to improve! I’m actually running! Good luck to everyone doing a run today 😃!

Oh, that was hard, but I got there and I think I’m now starting to improve! I’m ...

Helzbels

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 run 1

Well 5months (!) after downloading the app I just managed to complete the first run. I never knew 60 seconds was so long! I wanted to give up just over half...

Well 5months (!) after downloading the app I just managed to complete the first ...

Allymally1

•5 years ago

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Week 2 Run 3

I’ve been feeling quite emotional this week due to losing my father-in-law to cancer last Saturday. Today, I just did not want to get out of bed after a...

I’ve been feeling quite emotional this week due to losing my father-in-law to ca...

CAFC62

Graduate•5 years ago

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Planning Run 2 Week 2 tonight

So, this evening I am planning run 2 of week 2! It might be another wet eve. I also have a parents meeting for my little girl leaving pre school. Hoping to fit...

So, this evening I am planning run 2 of week 2! It might be another wet eve. I a...

TaraBurbidge

•5 years ago

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Wk6 R1!

Just finished the first run on week 6 and I'm still loving it despite the rubbish weather. Legs still becoming a little heavy on the last section of running...

Just finished the first run on week 6 and I'm still loving it despite the rubbis...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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C25K with Cardiomyopathy

Coming to C25K very late in the day BUT I’m here and I want to use this programme to help me lose some weight and generally get back into shape. I’ve been...

Coming to C25K very late in the day BUT I’m here and I want to use this programm...

MalarkyClarky

•5 years ago

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No second gear

I’m in week 9 and have managed to do the sessions without too much pain. The problem is I’m stuck in first gear. To get to 5k I had to run for 55 mins on...

I’m in week 9 and have managed to do the sessions without too much pain. The pro...

BreathlessGrandad

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Disappointed, no running today

I went to London Monday to meet with a new customer, due to who the customer is I had to dress formally, suit, tie, etc. I have a pair of Hush Puppies that are...

I went to London Monday to meet with a new customer, due to who the customer is ...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Doing OK

Thank you for the replies to my first post lots of useful information and advice. Have now completed w1 dare I say feel great when I have completed each run...

Thank you for the replies to my first post lots of useful information and advice...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Cold after running.

It seems odd but quite often after a run I arrive home quite chilled and have to go back to bed to warm up. This morning it also took a hot shower to really...

It seems odd but quite often after a run I arrive home quite chilled and have to...

CharlieChurch

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Random Thoughts from a Veteran

Those of us that hang out over in the Marathon Running and Race Support forum were asked to post our experiences in an effort to help those just starting. Next...

Those of us that hang out over in the Marathon Running and Race Support forum we...

andystev

Graduate•5 years ago

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I must be mad!

So I went out at 6am and finished week 7. It was hard with all the puddle dodging and squelchy mud! It kind of put me off my stride but I did it. I literally...

So I went out at 6am and finished week 7. It was hard with all the puddle dodgin...

Percyp73

Graduate•5 years ago

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25 Minutes of puddle dodging

🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 Just completed Week 6 Run 3. In theory it was 25 minutes at constant jog. In practice there was a bit walking / jumping round big puddles. Very...

🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 Just completed Week 6 Run 3. In theory it was 25 minutes at const...

BurmeseHaggis

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 Run 1 complete

Can’t believe I managed wk5 r3! And yet I did, with Jo Whiley urging me on, and music blasting in my ears. This run though, I was thinking “come on Jo! Please...

Can’t believe I managed wk5 r3! And yet I did, with Jo Whiley urging me on, and ...

Jay102

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Possibly a daft question but running with colds?

So after the miserable weather we have had here the last week, I have come down with a cold. Do many of you run with colds? Does it make you feel better? Feel...

So after the miserable weather we have had here the last week, I have come down ...

Spurrr7

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Letter to My Old PE Teacher...

Dear Mrs Arbuckle, I wanted to let you know that today, I voluntarily got out of bed at 5.10am, donned running gear and ran for 25 minutes - without stopping....

Dear Mrs Arbuckle, I wanted to let you know that today, I voluntarily got out o...

SpeedMaQueen

Graduate•5 years ago

16 Replies

Consolidation w3 r2 - Gremlins 1 : 1 Me

This morning started out bad. My alarm rang at 5am, I hit snooze 4 times 😱. Outside looked wet and miserable. My bed was warm. The dogs weren't awake yet....

This morning started out bad. My alarm rang at 5am, I hit snooze 4 times 😱. O...

backintime

Graduate•5 years ago

12 Replies

Defeated by rain!

Got up early and I’m eager for w2 r2 but I just can’t do it in this torrential downpour! I don’t want to feel like I’m making excuses but it’s apocalyptic out...

Got up early and I’m eager for w2 r2 but I just can’t do it in this torrential d...

Mozzington

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Headwind

A nice run on the way out helped with a following wind but goodness how different on the way back. Running into a headwind means extra effort really is...

A nice run on the way out helped with a following wind but goodness how differen...

CharlieChurch

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Week 8 run 2

Found this one tougher. I think it was cold and grey, and everything felt a bit like hard work. The ground was definitely heavy going from the rain, although...

Found this one tougher. I think it was cold and grey, and everything felt a bit...

IAmCharliemouse

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

W6R2 - done

Second time round but totally different from my attempt two days ago. I felt on fire tonight and so glad to tick that one off and say goodbye to these...

Second time round but totally different from my attempt two days ago. I felt on...

NewRunner4

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Week 1 run 2

Feeling very chuffed with myself right now, i braved the rain and completed my second run. Previously attempting to take up running without a plan I wouldn’t...

Feeling very chuffed with myself right now, i braved the rain and completed my s...

MrsHobbs3108

•5 years ago

6 Replies

First five min run😀😀

Just completed my first 5 min run yaaay! I actually can't believe it. I was going quite slow though. Hopefully I'll get a little faster as time goes on🙏🙏

Just completed my first 5 min run yaaay! I actually can't believe it. I was goin...

MichelleS1963

•5 years ago

15 Replies

W7R2 - First Failure

Not sure what happened today having already managed two 25 minute runs even if both were struggles, I thought this would be fine but my calves starting hurting...

Not sure what happened today having already managed two 25 minute runs even if b...

The_Real_BFG

Graduate•5 years ago

30 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2019

Week 5 run 3

run1 week9, tick

I only went and did it! W9R3

Holiday goal #1!

Doing the whole thing again – week 2+ completed. Who or what am I competing against?

W8R2- treadmill numbness

W5R2 Done!

Week 1 run 1

Week 2 Run 3

Planning Run 2 Week 2 tonight

Wk6 R1!

C25K with Cardiomyopathy

No second gear

Disappointed, no running today

Doing OK

Cold after running.

Random Thoughts from a Veteran

I must be mad!

25 Minutes of puddle dodging

Week 6 Run 1 complete

Possibly a daft question but running with colds?

Letter to My Old PE Teacher...

Consolidation w3 r2 - Gremlins 1 : 1 Me

Defeated by rain!

Headwind

Week 8 run 2

W6R2 - done

Week 1 run 2

First five min run😀😀

W7R2 - First Failure

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