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Dreading my next run wk 5 run 3

So ive just looked at my next run for friday 20 mins in one!! I managed 8 mins / 8 mins today but 20!! Wowzers So ive just looked at my next run for friday 20 mins in one!! I managed 8 mins ...

Newlyfoundenergy•22 days ago

Last 5k for July

Got out and run this evening clocking my last 5k for July. Not a bad effort in relatively warm conditions a bit faster than the last one And pretty close to...Got out and run this evening clocking my last 5k for July. Not a bad effort in r...

Papillon17Graduate•23 days ago

Last 5k for July

Got out and run this evening clocking my last 5k for July. Not a bad effort in relatively warm conditions a bit faster than the last one And pretty close to...Got out and run this evening clocking my last 5k for July. Not a bad effort in r...

Papillon17Graduate•23 days ago

Week 7

Few niggles last couple of weeks but made it to week 7. First run done and was amazed to do 25 mins and felt amazing. Have struggled with the last two😔 Any...Few niggles last couple of weeks but made it to week 7. First run done and was ...

Gracie1071•23 days ago

The Whole 5K 😓

Well I graduated 2 days ago and for my next run I thought I’d keep going until I did the whole 5K (I’m a shuffler so 30 mins works out at just over 4K). Wow...Well I graduated 2 days ago and for my next run I thought I’d keep going until I...

LukeAndrewGraduate•23 days ago

W7R2 - when does it get easier?

I painfully completed the second run tonight. I didn't give up but I was really close three times. I find it is getting harder not easier. Feels like the...I painfully completed the second run tonight. I didn't give up but I was really ...

Murielbez•23 days ago

Wk5r1: I saw my shadow and I looked like a runner! 😲

Following reports on issues with sarah on week 5, I dumped her for the week and coupled up with Michael. A man of few words and a no messing approach - I quite...Following reports on issues with sarah on week 5, I dumped her for the week and ...

Onewomanscrusade•23 days ago

I had it in the bag all this time

Wow! W4R1 I did it. I was extremely nervous but I smashed it! I kept my pace and absolutely surprised myself by finishing. I feel relief and pride. 🥰🥰Wow! W4R1 I did it. I was extremely nervous but I smashed it! I kept my pace and...

Aspiring_runner•23 days ago

The paradox of running

Sometimes the best runs happen when you wouldn’t expect it. I woke up this morning with a food hangover after a huge dinner last night with guests + finishing...Sometimes the best runs happen when you wouldn’t expect it. I woke up this morni...

MarybellMGraduate•23 days ago

Bum cramp and achilles twinge BUT a new PB for my 5K

So my 'monthly' challenge to improve on my 5K personal best was a success!: down from 41:17 to 38:24! I'm very chuffed. Possibly over did it a bit as I'm...So my 'monthly' challenge to improve on my 5K personal best was a success!: dow...

primaballerina•23 days ago

Great quote for us runners 😊

Stolen off reddit, I thought it would resonate with a lot of you 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Stolen off reddit, I thought it would resonate with a lot of you 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Run46Graduate•23 days ago

Due to do week 7 run 2 tonight but tired....

First time I really can’t be bothered to run- but think it’s important that I do as would help me relieve work stress, Any tips for running when you can’t be...First time I really can’t be bothered to run- but think it’s important that I do...

RunRachGraduate•23 days ago

Highbury Fields or Finsbury Park for my first Parkrun?

Hello, I completed C25K last summer and after rather a long break have started running sporadically again. I'm planning my first parkrun on Saturday but am...Hello, I completed C25K last summer and after rather a long break have started r...

SPrunningGraduate•23 days ago

Week 1 Run 2

Ive just completed run 2 of week 1 and feeling really chuffed with myself since I usually have zero motivation. I found the first run hard, but only because...Ive just completed run 2 of week 1 and feeling really chuffed with myself since ...

Titters25•23 days ago

W9R1 - the perils of squishy sand!

On the home straight now (yay!). Thought I'd try an easier run to start w9 off with a run on the beach. The beach has always been kind to me before, presenting...On the home straight now (yay!). Thought I'd try an easier run to start w9 off w...

Jonno1230Graduate•23 days ago

W7 - Humble Pie with a cherry on top!

Week 7 - this should be okay... It's only W6D3 repeated three more times.... Right? I have ran every other day without fail for 7 weeks. I can't say I was...Week 7 - this should be okay... It's only W6D3 repeated three more times.... R...

Maud42Graduate•23 days ago

Hip pain

Hi all , I completed C25k 2 weeks ago , but I developed hip pain . It’s sore after the run and if I rest it for a few days , it goes away . Do you also get...Hi all , I completed C25k 2 weeks ago , but I developed hip pain . It’s sore aft...

Euebdbdbddh•23 days ago

I’ve done it 👏👏👏go me!

Just done my last run. Knee still sore, so resting it until Monday when I’ll start freestyle 😆. I so wanted to finish in July. I started 7th June. The day...Just done my last run. Knee still sore, so resting it until Monday when I’ll sta...

MrsCDNGraduate•23 days ago

Week4 run 1 😭

Hey all, About to do week 4 run 1 tomorrow, very nervous as it’s a big step for me, I’m overweight and have got a problem with my knee, my physio suggested...Hey all, About to do week 4 run 1 tomorrow, very nervous as it’s a big step for...

Hawkeye99•23 days ago

Starting over again!

I started C25k in New Year’s Day 2018. Graduated I think around April 2018 and ran 10k in June. I stopped running 🙁 lots of reasons but going to get back to...I started C25k in New Year’s Day 2018. Graduated I think around April 2018 and r...

AndGGraduate•23 days ago

old man likes graphs

Hi looking at post and see all these graphs , just wondering how that works.firstly i am not good with technology , do not know how to screen shot my phone (...Hi looking at post and see all these graphs , just wondering how that works.firs...

Somersetsmithy•23 days ago

Heart beat rate

I have completed the C25K two weeks now and I have done 7 consolidation runs since then. I have gradually increase the distance -by lowering my speed- from my...I have completed the C25K two weeks now and I have done 7 consolidation runs sin...

Dimi3isGraduate•23 days ago

So depressing

So after being really pleased with myself at doing the 25mins on Week 6R3 I was pretty confident about doing the 25 mins today for Week 7 Run 1. I have such...So after being really pleased with myself at doing the 25mins on Week 6R3 I was ...

Cath400•23 days ago

A little advice needed ...

Okay so I’ve just completed w3r3, I feel good about it but I’m not sure if I’m completely ready for week 4. Because of my work rota and some other commitments...Okay so I’ve just completed w3r3, I feel good about it but I’m not sure if I’m c...

Atoinet2•23 days ago

running groups??

so last weds evening, yes it was hot, I went along to a local running club and really enjoyed it. I ran 8k and was impressed with myself. however after... so last weds evening, yes it was hot, I went along to a local running club and ...

speedylolGraduate•23 days ago

What was left in the Locker

First run after completing Couch to 5k on Sunday I knew I had a bit left in the locker after my 30min run on Sunday, felt good today so thought I would see...First run after completing Couch to 5k on Sunday I knew I had a bit left in the ...

Logan1980Graduate•23 days ago

Inspiration needed

Started this in May but then holiday got on way. About to restart need boost. Help!Started this in May but then holiday got on way. About to restart need boost. ...

LadyWill•23 days ago

Week 8 done + Brucie Bonus (nearly)

Just checking in. Well that's wk8r3 just done and i'm like a drowned rat as it's bleedin' chucking it down here. I can't believe there's just 3 runs left now...Just checking in. Well that's wk8r3 just done and i'm like a drowned rat as it's...

AndyB111sGraduate•23 days ago

Week 7

Week 7 2nd done so pleased 😀 Week 7 2nd done so pleased 😀

crainer•23 days ago

Proving stuff only to myself

So it's the start of week 2 for me (repeated W1R1 due to a mix of hot weather and a hangover) and I've began to think that the reason why I'm doing this is...So it's the start of week 2 for me (repeated W1R1 due to a mix of hot weather an...

AndrewMo•23 days ago

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