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Finally: W9R1!

Shout-out to my fellow Serious Snails: I'm back, baby. Just slow-jogged 30 minutes. Gonna get my badge before the first week of September ends. Woot. I'm...

Shout-out to my fellow Serious Snails: I'm back, baby. Just slow-jogged 30 minut...

Perygl

Graduate•5 years ago

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Pain and stiffness below kneecaps the day after running.

I stated running in April of this year and now run 5K twice a week. Everytime I run, the very next day, I notice a slight pain and stiffness in the area below...

I stated running in April of this year and now run 5K twice a week. Everytime I ...

5210Runner

•5 years ago

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W4R2 - seemed tougher

Just got back from my second run of week four. It seemed tougher than the first one in Wednesday, probably because I played five a side last night, but it...

Just got back from my second run of week four. It seemed tougher than the first ...

NearlyMan

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 done

I was not best pleased when Jo announced I had done 5 mins meaning I still had three quarters to go but I just carried on and even ended on a 30 second sprint...

I was not best pleased when Jo announced I had done 5 mins meaning I still had t...

Skippy96

•5 years ago

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When to Parkrun?

I'm now on week 7 of C25K and have been doing all my running at the local gym on the treadmill on a 5k program that gives me a little course outline, and...

I'm now on week 7 of C25K and have been doing all my running at the local gym on...

OliP

Graduate•5 years ago

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WK4R2 Back 2 Hills

Afternoon all. Didnt have time to do my usual post this morning. Well my previous run along the flat did not prepare me for today. It was good that at each...

Afternoon all. Didnt have time to do my usual post this morning. Well my previo...

Waylander85

•5 years ago

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Final countdown

Final run tomorrow and feeling strong, feeling happy that my dr has given me the go ahead on my run and said 10k would be a safe distance, very pleased as my...

Final run tomorrow and feeling strong, feeling happy that my dr has given me the...

Annie83

Graduate•5 years ago

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w9r2 tried outside and failed miserably 🙈😩

I have done all my C25K on the treadmill... but the last couple of weeks with the runs being longer I have found it boring.. so I’ve been so keen to try...

I have done all my C25K on the treadmill... but the last couple of weeks with th...

Goslow

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1r1 tonight

👋 I'm starting the program tonight after the smalls are in bed. I thought I should post on here so that I have to do it and not just put my pj's on. I'm...

👋 I'm starting the program tonight after the smalls are in bed. I thought I sho...

Readysteadyrun

•5 years ago

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Loosing Motivation

Hi havent posted in a while hope everyine is well and enjoying the running. I am struggling a bit to get out there I was doing ok running three times a week...

Hi havent posted in a while hope everyine is well and enjoying the running. I am...

Zanzibar4

Graduate•5 years ago

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SPEED podcast - second go

I find I'm quite enjoying the Speed podcasts, and I like the graph of cadence you get with the different colours, so you can see the intervals. As before,...

I find I'm quite enjoying the Speed podcasts, and I like the graph of cadence yo...

iain-strachan

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R3

This morning marked the end of week 3 on my C25K journey and once home and cooled down I realised that only 3 weeks ago I was terrified about having to run for...

This morning marked the end of week 3 on my C25K journey and once home and coole...

tiggs1

Graduate•5 years ago

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I get so breathless when running. How can I overcome this?

Is it my age.. 78?

Buspassrunner

•5 years ago

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Do you ever fall into the pit of self loathing?

For years I have battled with this. Your day is going along nicely and then it happens - something to start the slippery slide into feeling unable, unworthy,...

For years I have battled with this. Your day is going along nicely and then it ...

GreenLizard

Graduate•5 years ago

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Snacks

Just done week 2, run 3 😀 Feeling like week 3 is going to finish me off. What is a good snack to have half hour before run to give me a bit more energy? Ps. I...

Just done week 2, run 3 😀 Feeling like week 3 is going to finish me off. What i...

Tilly444

•5 years ago

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Parkrun-ner... :)

Just a quick update to say, last Saturday, I completed my first Parkrun - and how much I enjoyed it! We were on a long weekend away for the Bank Holiday, so I...

Just a quick update to say, last Saturday, I completed my first Parkrun - and ho...

Runivate

Graduate•5 years ago

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Where do I see distance run?

Couch to 5k app - Where do I see the distance I’ve run? I don’t seem to be able to locate how far I’ve run on each run. Seems that without this piece of...

Couch to 5k app - Where do I see the distance I’ve run? I don’t seem to be able ...

AndyK73

•5 years ago

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wow! the power of the Chinese man's style of jogging

hi all. Have had problems with hips and waiting for x-ray results so doc advised not to run but to fast walk. I showed him the video of the Chinese man's style...

hi all. Have had problems with hips and waiting for x-ray results so doc advised...

speedylol

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hi

Hi all How are you? Apologies for not posting much & encouraging those in need - things have been a little hectic, nothing major, just one of those times...

Hi all How are you? Apologies for not posting much & encouraging those in need ...

Bluepup1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Be kind to yourself day - W3R3 after a walk with my friend!

Wasn’t sure I was going to be able to do this run today. The original plan had been to do it yesterday but was too depressed to get dressed and get out of the...

Wasn’t sure I was going to be able to do this run today. The original plan had b...

GreenLizard

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2 😊

Just finished W1R2, my legs are still aching from the first run so I actually found this one harder. Did it though! And actually looking forward to finishing...

Just finished W1R2, my legs are still aching from the first run so I actually fo...

RosieLiz

•5 years ago

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Friday long run

Today was this weeks long slow run, woke a little late though, jumped on the treadmill, fired up a running playlist on my phone and set off for my warm up...

Today was this weeks long slow run, woke a little late though, jumped on the tre...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

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Strengthening muscles before attempting again

I started C25K last November. Got to week 8 in January and then tore my ACL. On crutches, then after about 6 weeks started again at Wk 3. Got to week 8...

I started C25K last November. Got to week 8 in January and then tore my ACL. O...

Willunga

•5 years ago

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Couch to 5k Completed!

Just graduated from Couch to 5k. Really pleased I stuck with it. New pair of running shoes are on their way and looking forward to my first Parkrun in two...

Just graduated from Couch to 5k. Really pleased I stuck with it. New pair of run...

ExeBob

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6 R3... Apparently I'm a Runner now!!!

Sometimes you just surprise yourself.. I got up early and i knew what was coming.. Mike said those daunting words "25 minutes!!".. I felt good this morning my...

Sometimes you just surprise yourself.. I got up early and i knew what was coming...

Pdb48

Graduate•5 years ago

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Does it get easier?

Hey, New to this forum, and fairly new to the whole running thing. Just started my couch to 5k a week ago and just finished my first run on week 2 this...

Hey, New to this forum, and fairly new to the whole running thing. Just started...

sophiehale

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Week4 Run2

I had hoped to run yesterday but didn't manage it. Plan B was to run this morning but I didn't wake up early enough. So despite having arrangements for this...

I had hoped to run yesterday but didn't manage it. Plan B was to run this mornin...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W6R3

I've completed every run up to this point without needing any second attempts, not that some weren't hard! I did the 20 minutes in W5 but found it pretty...

I've completed every run up to this point without needing any second attempts, n...

Koala05

•5 years ago

8 Replies

I am back again

Today was my first run for exactly two weeks picked a dry day and not so hot to get back out there. Very pleased with the effort made another 5k under 30mins...

Today was my first run for exactly two weeks picked a dry day and not so hot to ...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

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Giving it a go..

Going to give this a go starting tomorrow. Keen cyclist but can't run so we'll see how it goes !!

Going to give this a go starting tomorrow. Keen cyclist but can't run so we'll s...

Sallieg66

•5 years ago

3 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2019

Finally: W9R1!

Pain and stiffness below kneecaps the day after running.

W4R2 - seemed tougher

Week 5 Run 3 done

When to Parkrun?

WK4R2 Back 2 Hills

Final countdown

w9r2 tried outside and failed miserably 🙈😩

W1r1 tonight

Loosing Motivation

SPEED podcast - second go

W3R3

I get so breathless when running. How can I overcome this?

Do you ever fall into the pit of self loathing?

Snacks

Parkrun-ner... :)

Where do I see distance run?

wow! the power of the Chinese man's style of jogging

Hi

Be kind to yourself day - W3R3 after a walk with my friend!

Week 1 Run 2 😊

Friday long run

Strengthening muscles before attempting again

Couch to 5k Completed!

W6 R3... Apparently I'm a Runner now!!!

Does it get easier?

Week4 Run2

W6R3

I am back again

Giving it a go..

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