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I'm pretty exciting to know that I'm on the road to 30mins of running. I'm always amazed when leg stiffness starts to set in sometime late on the rest day. I...

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About to finish W4

I'm pretty exciting to know that I'm on the road to 30mins of running. I'm alwa...

NorwegianWood

Graduate•5 years ago

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C25k Completed Third time.

Pleased to have used the tried and tested programme and to be back trotting again. Atb to everyone giving themselves this gift of both the programme and......

Pleased to have used the tried and tested programme and to be back trotting agai...

Tbae

•5 years ago

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Ready to claim that graduation badge

Really enjoyed that 5k . Probably for the first time ever I was in the zone, legs felt strong and breathing easy . What a bloody miracle to go from 30 seconds...

Really enjoyed that 5k . Probably for the first time ever I was in the zone, leg...

Rungranny

Graduate•5 years ago

Finished week 9 but strained shoulder & neck in Pilates & advised to do no exercise for 2 weeks while the muscles heal. Will I have to drop back a couple of...

Had to stop running for 2 weeks

Finished week 9 but strained shoulder & neck in Pilates & advised to do no exer...

Orangemini11

Graduate•5 years ago

Ok, so I'm just going to say, I really have listened to you guys. I didnt change my route to make it a flatter run, I stayed with it and kept the hill. My...

Wk5 R2 - The naughty child

Ok, so I'm just going to say, I really have listened to you guys. I didnt change...

RunningMigster

Graduate•5 years ago

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Love it

Just started, in week 2 and feeling hopeful

slavebabe

•5 years ago

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Pap17 a short run

So after Judging for around 8 hours, a 1 1/2 hour journey home because of roadworks I got out and ran. Just a small 31/2 miles to keep the legs ticking over...

So after Judging for around 8 hours, a 1 1/2 hour journey home because of roadwo...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

At what point should you be reaching 5k during the 30 mins I’m on week 4 run 3 set for this evening, the last run I did I finished around 4km

Reaching the 5k

At what point should you be reaching 5k during the 30 mins I’m on week 4 run 3...

bec_florence

•5 years ago

At what point should you be reaching 5k during the 30 mins

Reaching the 5k

bec_florence

•5 years ago

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week 1 run 3 at the parkrun

I did my first parkrun with Laura and it went OK. I started right at the back so I didn't hold anyone up with my 5 minute warm up walk and I didn't have any...

I did my first parkrun with Laura and it went OK. I started right at the back s...

silverflowers

Graduate•5 years ago

I completed first run of week 7 this morning. After my other jogs on the flat round my local park I extended this one to the next park along to give me more...

Week 7 Run 1 - so pleased I’m doing this

I completed first run of week 7 this morning. After my other jogs on the flat ro...

Corarun

Graduate•5 years ago

It’s been a great month . I’ve stopped smoking and found this place . I finished W1 R3 today and I loved it . The advice on here to take it slow , learn to...

Hi everyone , I’m new here . Week one completed - wish I could run everyday !

It’s been a great month . I’ve stopped smoking and found this place . I finished...

SteveWebbo

Graduate•5 years ago

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I feel epic!

On Monday I did my C25K graduation run and today I did my first park run. When I started on 29th August I would not have believed it possible.

On Monday I did my C25K graduation run and today I did my first park run. When I...

Ginter

Graduate•5 years ago

... do people feel they get the same mental health benefits running on a treadmill as they do running outdoors?

Out of interest ...

... do people feel they get the same mental health benefits running on a treadm...

Speedy60

Graduate•5 years ago

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Cold weather affecting my run??

Anyone else struggling with the gold weather? I'm on week 8 so I'm so close to the finish line, but my last 2 runs my chest has got very tight and towards the...

Anyone else struggling with the gold weather? I'm on week 8 so I'm so close to t...

Rhirhi85

Graduate•5 years ago

I'm basically glory seeking as I write this but I am really proud of myself as I am NOT a runner. I do not have the physique for running having big boobs and...

Finally managed to run both Week 4 5mins runs!

I'm basically glory seeking as I write this but I am really proud of myself as I...

Mrsflax81

•5 years ago

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Wk 3 run 3

I am still here and I’m still working through the process. 👍🏻 Been reading about keeping the heart in the aerobic range and practicing that which helps keep...

I am still here and I’m still working through the process. 👍🏻 Been reading abo...

Justexistin

•5 years ago

Just wrote a huge long post and lost it. Guess I haven't quite managed to master my new phone yet! I did my W6R1 on Monday and due to a drive down to France on...

BE PREPARED.....

Just wrote a huge long post and lost it. Guess I haven't quite managed to master...

59er

Graduate•5 years ago

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Couch to 5K Complete! 🤩

This morning I completed Couch to 5K and I’m so pleased with the progress I have made. I’ve been suffering with stitches on the last few though, this morning...

This morning I completed Couch to 5K and I’m so pleased with the progress I have...

SamanthaJB93

Graduate•5 years ago

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Starting Over

In the end I decided to go right back to the beginning and start again. So this morning it was up early and out the door on week 1 run 1. All went well...

In the end I decided to go right back to the beginning and start again. So this ...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•5 years ago

First ever pre-breakfast run and it felt good. I didn't faint or collapse and enjoyed the feeling of self righteousness when I got home to find my other half...

Morning run and changing shape

First ever pre-breakfast run and it felt good. I didn't faint or collapse and en...

Speedy60

Graduate•5 years ago

After 14days of flu & hacking cough I ran & ran. Heeded everyone’s advice & started real slow. This was all about consistency of pace & breathing not about PB....

W8R2 done at last!

After 14days of flu & hacking cough I ran & ran. Heeded everyone’s advice & star...

Vegout25

Graduate•5 years ago

The run you dread, the run that tells you how far you have aged since you were 6 yes old and literally ran everywhere. You can tell from my face how much I...

That first run...

The run you dread, the run that tells you how far you have aged since you were 6...

NoddyC

•5 years ago

Just completed week 5r3 ... yay !! week 6 here we come - first post ( newbie ) Thank you for the help & information from all runners .. a small question thou’...

Nailed it !!! 😃

Just completed week 5r3 ... yay !! week 6 here we come - first post ( newbie ) T...

Madmum2

Graduate•5 years ago

Hi guys, ive not long completed the C25K, but having a pain in my left knee, only when running on the road, not the treadmill. I’ve been using my Nikeflex...

Best shoes for dodgy knee?

Hi guys, ive not long completed the C25K, but having a pain in my left knee, onl...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Ju Ju Magic morning

Run 3 was supposed to be yesterday but it was dark cold and wet and Is had a bit of a day of it at work, so we played in the kitchen instead and had a lovely...

Run 3 was supposed to be yesterday but it was dark cold and wet and Is had a bit...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Saturdays Run

I was in two minds about doing ParkRun this morning, I was concerned that if Mrs LeeU tried and didn't complete it or was last it may put her off. It was...

I was in two minds about doing ParkRun this morning, I was concerned that if Mrs...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago