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Rest

Saw physio today to rest from running for 1-2 weeks. Maintain mobility with some exercises. Then slowly start running if no pain.

Saw physio today to rest from running for 1-2 weeks. Maintain mobility with some...

Scruff55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Better late than never...!

I’ve just done my last run in week 6 today.... OMG I was so close to giving up at 8 mins then at 12 mins my jordie coach told me I was nearly half way.....and...

I’ve just done my last run in week 6 today.... OMG I was so close to giving up a...

Juicylucy81

•5 years ago

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W4R2 done and dusted

A few days between runs this time, which I always worry about, as the plan says leave 'a day' between this and your next run, and Michael says, 'this will be...

A few days between runs this time, which I always worry about, as the plan says ...

Roadrunner65

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6 R2

This was tough guys grrrrr

UBFittie

•5 years ago

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Week 4

First run of week 4, first run in a week. Felt really tough but that’s 6 mins continuous running in the bag. A big thank you to my running bud for keeping me...

First run of week 4, first run in a week. Felt really tough but that’s 6 mins co...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Those little pesky gremlins 😱

I did not want to run tonight, woke up feeling under the weather all snuffly and super tired so have dreamt of bed all day. Sat in my car when I got home from...

I did not want to run tonight, woke up feeling under the weather all snuffly and...

Sar9

Graduate•5 years ago

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Annoyed with myself!

I was supposed to go out for my Wk4 R2 tonight and I was all organised and then various things happened and I ended up not going! I’m now a bit peeved with...

I was supposed to go out for my Wk4 R2 tonight and I was all organised and then ...

katem2507

•5 years ago

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Storm

I am on week 5 run 1. I am trying to run outside but how are people coping with the recent storms. Are you fighting the wind or going to the gym or...

I am on week 5 run 1. I am trying to run outside but how are people coping with ...

Val50

•5 years ago

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W6R2 & how to stalk a heron

W6R2 ✅ Should have run this morning, then decided against it as I felt my legs were not improved enough after my achey treadmill to outdoors run of W6R1....

W6R2 ✅ Should have run this morning, then decided against it as I felt my legs...

DrEdFullyunfit

•5 years ago

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Week7 run 1

Just thought I'd update you all and to log for myself. I'm still going and still loving it. Not the first 8-10 minutes though it hurts but not enough to give...

Just thought I'd update you all and to log for myself. I'm still going and still...

Lynnie18

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W5R3 in new trainers

Properly chuffed with myself for getting thru this one. Yay me. Yay us all! Trainers a total treat too. Went for the (totally lurid) Brooks Ravenna 11. And...

Properly chuffed with myself for getting thru this one. Yay me. Yay us all! Trai...

Red-on-the-move

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R3

Got my first 25 minute run on Friday 😱 Really hope the weather improves by then. Dreading doing it but also excited about finishing it.

Got my first 25 minute run on Friday 😱 Really hope the weather improves by then...

FleetwoodShuttle

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

Hey run buddies I had a lovely sports massage on Monday - a whole hour releasing taught muscles. And my left hip flexor had been very sore. We discussed my...

Hey run buddies I had a lovely sports massage on Monday - a whole hour releasin...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Run and a bun

My reward for W8 run 1, 28 mins - who would have thought. Can't wait for the next one!

My reward for W8 run 1, 28 mins - who would have thought. Can't wait for the nex...

Chattycatt

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W3R3

Went out at my usual 5:30 and gosh was it cold. Warm up walk and first 90 seconds and 3 mins of running were fine. Got to the second 90 second run it all...

Went out at my usual 5:30 and gosh was it cold. Warm up walk and first 90 secon...

Sazzles9

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 run 1 done...

In minus 3. Had on more layers than a Tarantino movie.

Cowps

•5 years ago

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W7R1 all done!!!

Having completed W6 on Saturday I was keen to have an extra rest day and my usual Monday night was scuppered by horrendous weather so yesterday afternoon was...

Having completed W6 on Saturday I was keen to have an extra rest day and my usua...

Hymertrails

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R2 - relieved!

Relieved to have completed this one - have been dreading week 5 with the big jumps each run and was kinda expecting this one to be awful. It wasn't easy...

Relieved to have completed this one - have been dreading week 5 with the big jum...

Vgabb

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R1

I am doing W5R1 tomorrow I am so pleased with myself. I look forward to doing it. I can't believe how it is making me feel. 😀😀

I am doing W5R1 tomorrow I am so pleased with myself. I look forward to doing it...

Sparkle1963

•5 years ago

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W6R2

Wasn't really feeling it this evening but did it and felt better for doing it.

L62B

Graduate•5 years ago

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Mind Games

So I decided not to go out last night for the final run of wk3, blaming the bad weather. I'm now dithering about going out tonight and wonder if I am...

So I decided not to go out last night for the final run of wk3, blaming the bad ...

lehcar70

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1R2

Wow! I was surprised just how much I enjoyed it! Even added in an extra 3 min runs! I was a total ‘Ill never run - because of my knees’ but having seen a...

Wow! I was surprised just how much I enjoyed it! Even added in an extra 3 min r...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W4R2 - I feel a bit reluctant to keep going on about it...

:D ... but I will, a little bit. Today I found running hard, but in a different way to just the physical effort. It was tiring, somehow, as if I have a cold...

:D ... but I will, a little bit. Today I found running hard, but in a differen...

Lesaspie

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R3 done and dusted

Sounds so triumphant and not reflective of reality - the whining, and swearing that Laura heard. And yet we carry on.

Sounds so triumphant and not reflective of reality - the whining, and swearing t...

dieOR5k

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Rest day treats

Rest day week 6...Oh no! I just ate a Cadburys Creme Egg!! Did I just do a bad thing?

Rest day week 6...Oh no! I just ate a Cadburys Creme Egg!! Did I just do a bad t...

EnergyFlash

Graduate•5 years ago

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I did it!! Week 1, Run 1

Finally after procrastinating for a week or so, I did it, yay! I was glad I'd joined this forum beforehand though, because a couple of times during the run...

Finally after procrastinating for a week or so, I did it, yay! I was glad I'd ...

citytosurf

•5 years ago

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Week 4 Completed despite....

Decided to change my route to make week 4 tougher and regretted it almost immediately as far more inclines and descents. Made it though and now feeling ready...

Decided to change my route to make week 4 tougher and regretted it almost immedi...

Margatio

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Advice on picking up the plan after a short break

So I've just caught a mild cold - but it's moved straight to my chest, so now I have a 'productive' chesty and wheezy cough. The advice seems to be "take a...

So I've just caught a mild cold - but it's moved straight to my chest, so now I ...

GrandpaSteve

•5 years ago

7 Replies

W1r3

Managed 4 of the runs but then felt a pain in my right back of foot (achilles tendon). So I stopped jogging and just walked the rest. Do I need to do...

Managed 4 of the runs but then felt a pain in my right back of foot (achilles te...

Couch2

•5 years ago

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The incredible leap that C25K is. W9R2

11 Weeks ago I was diagnosed type 2 diabetes, this news kicked me into gear. Things needed to change. I asked friends what they thought I need to do outside...

11 Weeks ago I was diagnosed type 2 diabetes, this news kicked me into gear. Thi...

Val183

Graduate•5 years ago

13 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2020

Rest

Better late than never...!

W4R2 done and dusted

W6 R2

Week 4

Those little pesky gremlins 😱

Annoyed with myself!

Storm

W6R2 & how to stalk a heron

Week7 run 1

W5R3 in new trainers

W6R3

Week 7 run 1

Run and a bun

W3R3

Week 6 run 1 done...

W7R1 all done!!!

W5R2 - relieved!

W5R1

W6R2

Mind Games

W1R2

W4R2 - I feel a bit reluctant to keep going on about it...

W3R3 done and dusted

Rest day treats

I did it!! Week 1, Run 1

Week 4 Completed despite....

Advice on picking up the plan after a short break

W1r3

The incredible leap that C25K is. W9R2

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