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Ankle rehab run 2 (Saturday)

I left yesterday's run until today, again I'd planned a 20 minute slow jog to see how my ankle went. I didn't use the ankle support, I left it off just out of...

I left yesterday's run until today, again I'd planned a 20 minute slow jog to se...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

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I'm baaack!

Idk if anyone remembers as it was a while ago I posted, but I broke my toes in October and hadn't been able to run since. Six weeks passed and I was still...

Idk if anyone remembers as it was a while ago I posted, but I broke my toes in O...

Crolla

•5 years ago

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W8R2 - another one ticked off

It was all a little chaotic this morning. Woke slightly later than normal so felt under pressure to get to the gym (I’ve still got a load of marking to do...

It was all a little chaotic this morning. Woke slightly later than normal so fel...

Redvic97

Graduate•5 years ago

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A new adventure begins...

So here I am, starting a new adventure with couch to 5k, I have a little 10 weeks old and 2 year old, so this is for me, a small about if time to challenge...

So here I am, starting a new adventure with couch to 5k, I have a little 10 week...

MazIcon

•5 years ago

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First Parkrun Done!

Just back from completing my 1st ever Parkrun at Roundhay Park, Leeds. 4 months or so ago I was struggling to do the first runs of C25k and never thought I'd...

Just back from completing my 1st ever Parkrun at Roundhay Park, Leeds. 4 months...

kindarunnin

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8, hip pain!

I've not suffered too much with aches and pains after the early runs, but now on week 8 I'm getting pain and stiffness in my left hip only. Any thoughts on why...

I've not suffered too much with aches and pains after the early runs, but now on...

Grassseed

•5 years ago

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Cautious Return

Returning to the program again after several months of illness. I got to week 5 last year before several episodes in hospital. Taking things very slowly and...

Returning to the program again after several months of illness. I got to week 5 ...

Scarlet48

•5 years ago

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How important are rest days?

I’ve made a start although didn’t make it past 4 minutes of total running in either run one or run two. I know I’m going to be repeating week one for a while...

I’ve made a start although didn’t make it past 4 minutes of total running in eit...

Bluecat9

•5 years ago

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Wk1 r2

Week 1 run 2 done. Found it really hard, but loved it.

Tmb1982

•5 years ago

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Overjoyed!

I just wanted to share my high spirits! After taking a break from the programme due to work commitments then an ankle injury from 9 December - when I completed...

I just wanted to share my high spirits! After taking a break from the programme ...

Susojan

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week one complete! Feeling slow..

So I completed my final run 3 of week one. I feel soooo slow. My pace seems to be getting slower and slower and legs feel heavy. Not sure how wk 2 will go but...

So I completed my final run 3 of week one. I feel soooo slow. My pace seems to b...

XxicegemsxX

Graduate•5 years ago

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Cold hips?🥴

Happy running New year to everyone. Did a run on New year's day and boy was it cold. Got into my old hip joints and never felt warm all the way. Painful as...

Happy running New year to everyone. Did a run on New year's day and boy was it c...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Is it your first Park Run?

If it is, just remember that a 5k in 20 mins is just as far as a 5k in 40 mins. Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the community spirit of park run. Dont forget...

If it is, just remember that a 5k in 20 mins is just as far as a 5k in 40 mins. ...

Jungle_Jim

•5 years ago

1 Reply

W1R1#2 Put your glasses on woman.

Oops got up at 5 not 6 because I didn’t have glasses by the bed, and was dressed and ready before I saw the time. Thought the dog seemed to be hanging on to...

Oops got up at 5 not 6 because I didn’t have glasses by the bed, and was dressed...

Comfortnotspeed

•5 years ago

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Wk 1 Run 1

Today was the day! Very tough and I’m not sure about the quality but, headphones in, I followed Laura’s instructions to the letter. I was very disciplined in...

Today was the day! Very tough and I’m not sure about the quality but, headphones...

willsie01

•5 years ago

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Farewell week 8

Week 9 looms on the horizon, I nearly experienced running in the rain today but a solitary droplet of drizzle doesn't quite count, the odds on staying dry for...

Week 9 looms on the horizon, I nearly experienced running in the rain today but ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Has anyone progressed to a 10k

In a moment of madness I signed up for a 10k in May. In hindsight I shouldn't have been so rash, however I am looking forward to it. Has anyone gone on to...

In a moment of madness I signed up for a 10k in May. In hindsight I shouldn't ha...

Irish_eyes

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 run 2 complete - long runs here on in

So it feels like a milestone now, no more intervals ahead of me. Struggled a bit with motivation to get out today, took an extra rest day (last run was 31st),...

So it feels like a milestone now, no more intervals ahead of me. Struggled a bi...

Chocs_away

Graduate•5 years ago

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I'm a newbie

I'm a newbie to this site. I joined today I have been doing Couch to 5k and found week 6 really knock my confidence. A friend recommended this site to me...

I'm a newbie to this site. I joined today I have been doing Couch to 5k and foun...

Foss487

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Newbie

I've just downloaded the app and am starting tommorow wish me luck lol

Sammie1968

•5 years ago

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First ParkRun tomorrow?!

I’ve made up my mind (and told everyone at work) that I’m doing my first Parkrun tomorrow. But now I’m dreading it! I’ll be the slowest and I’ll make the...

I’ve made up my mind (and told everyone at work) that I’m doing my first Parkrun...

ItstheMarchHare

Graduate•5 years ago

39 Replies

Is it normal for my knees to hurt after running?

I'm in week one of this challenge. I've just run the second session today. And one of my knees is hurting. Is this normal? Is there anything I should be doing...

I'm in week one of this challenge. I've just run the second session today. And o...

Bakse

•5 years ago

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2nd run

2nd run was much better still can't believe I'm doing this 😂😀😀😀

Jamie1738

•5 years ago

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First run of 2020

Well tonight went out and did my first run of 2020 over 5k or 3.44 miles in 37 mins with my agility trainer, her first run for three weeks. Both pretty happy...

Well tonight went out and did my first run of 2020 over 5k or 3.44 miles in 37 ...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

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Completed my second run!

All done without any problems. Dog is enjoying it, and I am too. It’s nice to get out in the fresh air after a day in the office. Weather has been kind to me...

All done without any problems. Dog is enjoying it, and I am too. It’s nice to ge...

Barbiegrlll

•5 years ago

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Week 2 Run 3 complete 😬

So proud of myself... First day back at work after Christmas, so first day that I’ve had to think about completing a run around work. I thought it was best...

So proud of myself... First day back at work after Christmas, so first day that...

Sar9

Graduate•5 years ago

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second time lucky.....

I nearly finished C25k last summer, but sustained a stress fracture. Am now ready to try again, feeling confident and determined to achieve this. Thanks for...

I nearly finished C25k last summer, but sustained a stress fracture. Am now read...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Running = Energy!

I have done my 2nd run of week one of the couch to 5k and as hard as it felt, after doing it I find myself having more energy, instead of wanting to sit iv...

I have done my 2nd run of week one of the couch to 5k and as hard as it felt, af...

Reachtarget2020

•5 years ago

15 Replies

W4R2

Made it! This is the furthest I've progressed on C25K having previously had 2 setbacks. Changed my route midway which resulted in running up a hill...felt like...

Made it! This is the furthest I've progressed on C25K having previously had 2 se...

Coffee1st

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2R3

Week 2 done. Felt a wee bit stronger today - like I was jogging faster. Same distance covered so if I was my walking must have been slower! Glorious day...

Week 2 done. Felt a wee bit stronger today - like I was jogging faster. Same di...

BestLife19

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

Ankle rehab run 2 (Saturday)

I'm baaack!

W8R2 - another one ticked off

A new adventure begins...

First Parkrun Done!

Week 8, hip pain!

Cautious Return

How important are rest days?

Wk1 r2

Overjoyed!

Week one complete! Feeling slow..

Cold hips?🥴

Is it your first Park Run?

W1R1#2 Put your glasses on woman.

Wk 1 Run 1

Farewell week 8

Has anyone progressed to a 10k

Week 6 run 2 complete - long runs here on in

I'm a newbie

Newbie

First ParkRun tomorrow?!

Is it normal for my knees to hurt after running?

2nd run

First run of 2020

Completed my second run!

Week 2 Run 3 complete 😬

second time lucky.....

Running = Energy!

W4R2

W2R3

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