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My first run
Going to be starting my training tomorrow :)
Going to be starting my training tomorrow :)
How long between runs do you lose your stamina?
I competed c25k last November and then ran 30m or 5k (which I got down to about 35 mins) depending on how much time I had, about 3 times a week. Sadly I've...
I competed c25k last November and then ran 30m or 5k (which I got down to about...
Hydration and shin splints.
Does anyone have any ideas regarding green tea? I get rapidly bored drinking water so have been alternating water and green tea. Is this a good source of...
Does anyone have any ideas regarding green tea? I get rapidly bored drinking wat...
Sub-30 5k
Just thought I'd let you guys know that I finished my seventh ParkRun at the weekend with my first time sub-30 :) ParkRun #1 - 36:32 (week 8 c25k) ParkRun #2...
Just thought I'd let you guys know that I finished my seventh ParkRun at the wee...
It's really worth it, and anything is possible!
Really want to encourage anyone wavering about Couch to 5K. When I started, on December 31st 2018 I had not run for 40 years. Just some cycling to work and...
Really want to encourage anyone wavering about Couch to 5K. When I started, on D...
Big weekend and a 5k
Had a big family weekend to welcome grandchild number 9; cooked 4 main meals for 9 people and even did a ParkRun with one daughter and grandson! Happy days!...
Had a big family weekend to welcome grandchild number 9; cooked 4 main meals for...
Wk6r3 done!
I can’t quite believe I’ve run for 25 minutes straight! I had to take a week off between run 2 and today as I have suspected endometriosis and running on...
I can’t quite believe I’ve run for 25 minutes straight! I had to take a week off...
Graduated last week but just done first 5km
Hi fellow runners! I finished C25K last Saturday in the rain and although pleased I had done the programme and full 30mins I felt it was still a way from the...
Hi fellow runners! I finished C25K last Saturday in the rain and although pleas...
Maffetone method
Just reading the book about this method of running. Has anyone else tried it. Was quite tough keeping my heart rate low but the 3 minute runs were easy enough
Just reading the book about this method of running. Has anyone else tried it. Wa...
W2.2
After a week of prevarication 2.2 was much easier than I thought, however I do hate running in the rain.
After a week of prevarication 2.2 was much easier than I thought, however I do h...
First race!
My daughter and I have just completed our 1st cross country event. Crazy hills lots of mud and a slower time than usual but... we did it! The best part is we...
My daughter and I have just completed our 1st cross country event. Crazy hills ...
W5R3
Where do I start 😬 So it didn’t really go to plan this morning .... 1) Don’t run 20 mins in a location you don’t know that well (currently on holiday in...
Where do I start 😬 So it didn’t really go to plan this morning .... 1) Don’t ru...
FOR ALL YOU LOVELY RUNNERS JUST STARTING C25K 🥵 IT IS POSSIBLE! ❤️
I started C25K some time in June/July and graduated in the first week of September. When I started, I didn't tell a soul I was doing this for fear of failure!...
I started C25K some time in June/July and graduated in the first week of Septemb...
Week 5 Run 1
So unto Week 5 and the first run a succession of 5 min intervals. Felt my recovery and breathing has improved from the training to date. No problems, followed...
So unto Week 5 and the first run a succession of 5 min intervals. Felt my recove...
Back jogging
I'm slowly getting back jogging after my bruised tendon. just small shooting pains. Very random pain. I think I'm healing good. Just over 6k done. With a few...
I'm slowly getting back jogging after my bruised tendon. just small shooting pai...
Week one
Week one complete, I know it’s early but I do feel good that I have got started
Week one complete, I know it’s early but I do feel good that I have got started
Slow Japanese running works
Good morning all what an amazing day i took a trip back to the 80’s I’m not going to mention blisters ever again i promise. Chilly out there so i put...
Good morning all what an amazing day i took a trip back to the 80’s I’m not goi...
First Half - marathon!
Been an year since I posted anything here but just wanted to say that I'm still going at it! I ran my first Half- marathon in Delhi! Started from couch to 5k...
Been an year since I posted anything here but just wanted to say that I'm still ...
Painful knees and ankles
All the way through the program I've had pain in my joints, usually worse first thing in the morning (can hardly get down the stairs some mornings). Today was...
All the way through the program I've had pain in my joints, usually worse first ...
Week 5 - it looks terrifying!
I've just finished Week 5 day 1 and assumed the other two runs would be the same, but there is a MASSIVE leap this week. 2 x 8 mins then a 20 mum run! Is it...
I've just finished Week 5 day 1 and assumed the other two runs would be the same...
Run 1 week 1
The first run!! I thought of a thousand reasons why I couldn’t start this programme this morning - feeling tired - daughter coming to visit for the day -...
The first run!! I thought of a thousand reasons why I couldn’t start this progra...
Transition run no.4
Postponed from yesterday, Mrs LeeU and I set off down to the canal toe-path again this morning, a bright, sunny autumnal morning. We started with the...
Postponed from yesterday, Mrs LeeU and I set off down to the canal toe-path agai...
Anyone else about to start wk4?
Just looking for anyone at a similar point to me ? ⭐️🌳
Just looking for anyone at a similar point to me ? ⭐️🌳
Week 8 complete
I am really feeling the benefit of this programme. Three runs to go, the last of which will be my first park run. I am hoping I will make 5k on that run. I am...
I am really feeling the benefit of this programme. Three runs to go, the last of...
Week 2
What a great app- I’ve never been sporty or a runner but on mornings like this it’s invigorating. Hope I can keep going and complete the programme. I cannot...
What a great app- I’ve never been sporty or a runner but on mornings like this i...
Runniversary 10k
I nearly didn’t do this run, but I did a one-lap recce of the (2 lap) course last weekend and thought I’d be ok. Two days ago it had been a year since I...
I nearly didn’t do this run, but I did a one-lap recce of the (2 lap) course las...
Floppy foot syndrome
Has anyone else experienced the above when they finish their run and do the 5 minute warm down walk? My left foot does not seem to want to work properly and...
Has anyone else experienced the above when they finish their run and do the 5 mi...
W9R1 - no drama
Joining the roll call of Sunday runners, Week 9 Run 1 passed without incident for me this morning. I was sorry when it was coming to an end as I'd been saving...
Joining the roll call of Sunday runners, Week 9 Run 1 passed without incident f...
They're all you K-NEED to get by... da dah!
No.... Not Fairies.... Knees....! !!! Wondering what this is all about...? Well, you'd better get across to the Strength and Flex forum to find out! If you are...
No.... Not Fairies.... Knees....! !!! Wondering what this is all about...? Well,...
week 5 run 3
Done wk 5 run 3 again. I did it last week but had to stop to cross a busy road. So I decided to do it again before moving on to week 6. Instead of the usual...
Done wk 5 run 3 again. I did it last week but had to stop to cross a busy road. ...
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