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Week 4 Run 2 completed

Completed run 2 of week 4 this morning. I have been making an effort to get out earlier in the morning to avoid the crowds and it seems to be working. However,...

Completed run 2 of week 4 this morning. I have been making an effort to get out ...

Michrun

•4 years ago

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Running keeping us sane

Was lucky enough to do some trekking on the Great Wall back in November which was a big challenge. Running for 30 mins is something else and just rewarding ,...

Was lucky enough to do some trekking on the Great Wall back in November which wa...

China-trekker

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R3

I am so pleased to have only one week left. Today’s run was the best of the week and easily completed, not only because I had built up a bit of fitness during...

I am so pleased to have only one week left. Today’s run was the best of the week...

MoliJ

Graduate•4 years ago

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Yes! 4km! Plus so many questions...

Very excited to have run 4K today (in 38 minutes) for the first time, just a few days after graduating on 3.4km, plus it felt good! Advice please though......

Very excited to have run 4K today (in 38 minutes) for the first time, just a few...

Thinkweightlast

Graduate•4 years ago

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Just completed Week 2

I know it's not a lot, but I just completed Week 2 and absolutely smashed it! I'm so proud of myself. I'm barely tired at the end now. Can't wait to start week...

I know it's not a lot, but I just completed Week 2 and absolutely smashed it! I'...

Lydgoesrunning

•4 years ago

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Wk4 R1

Had a good rest yesterday so was ready to go this morning. Did the run quite well using slow jogging. Did not get to out of breath but my legs are tired. Feel...

Had a good rest yesterday so was ready to go this morning. Did the run quite wel...

lottilou66

•4 years ago

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Well that was warm enough!

So, I avoided running in the bitter east winds we've had, and couldn't put off the run any longer. I got into my running gear then into my car, stopped off at...

So, I avoided running in the bitter east winds we've had, and couldn't put off t...

grumpyoldgirl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Big bones

Hi everybody ! Has anyone got any advice for an over 55 who is over 105 kg !!? Are there important things us “bigger boned” guys should consider ?? Thanks...

Hi everybody ! Has anyone got any advice for an over 55 who is over 105 kg ...

Never2Heavy2

•4 years ago

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W4, R2.....aches and pains!

I have just completed week 4, run 2 and I am so pleased with myself! In week 1 I didn't imagine being able to run in 5 minute stints so to achieve it is just...

I have just completed week 4, run 2 and I am so pleased with myself! In week 1 I...

KoalaJellyStar

Graduate•4 years ago

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No option to share on social media?

When. I tried C35K before (several years ago) there was an option at the end of each run to share your progress on social media. I can’t see that this time, am...

When. I tried C35K before (several years ago) there was an option at the end of ...

Emcg51

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Repeating week 2

Just finished week too. Thinking of repeating it because I’m too much of a coward to move onto week three and I don’t feel ready.

Just finished week too. Thinking of repeating it because I’m too much of a cowar...

Hummingbird123

•4 years ago

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Still sore

OK... So because I didn't do stretches I am very sore after my first run. Today is day 2 of the soreness so I'm hoping it will ease up tomorrow which is when I...

OK... So because I didn't do stretches I am very sore after my first run. Today ...

Lola2010

•4 years ago

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First run

I had my first week, first run this morning. It was great!

Restlesswoman

•4 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

Well I’m new to this and like many others I’ve never really run but used to do aerobics years ago. I’m 64 and determined to try. My first run was so hard but I...

Well I’m new to this and like many others I’ve never really run but used to do a...

Dreambird

Graduate•4 years ago

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Unbelievable Jeff

This week felt good !!

Elmathud

•4 years ago

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W2 R3! Yeah!

I had a nice run. Took an extra day to rest due to calf and back ache. But started to do stretches after runs to ensure the tightness in calves is addressed. I...

I had a nice run. Took an extra day to rest due to calf and back ache. But start...

CBDB

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 1- what a disaster!

Found it so so difficult for this run that I only managed 20 of the 25 minutes :( I was struggling with my breathing and my feet and back were aching more...

Found it so so difficult for this run that I only managed 20 of the 25 minutes :...

LauraD1996

•4 years ago

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W5R3 done .... and .... dusted

Morning 😂🌞😎🌷and I’m a happy bunny as I’ve just run for 20 mins, in fact 22 mins as I decided to do an extra 2 just coz I could 😂 I feel soooooo pleased...

Morning 😂🌞😎🌷and I’m a happy bunny as I’ve just run for 20 mins, in fact 22 m...

killersblue

Graduate•4 years ago

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Pushed myself

Pushed myself to do the day 2 back to back. Feel exhausted but all the better for it.

Pushed myself to do the day 2 back to back. Feel exhausted but all the better fo...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Foot pain while walking

Hi y’all I’m 55 and I have been walking 2 miles a day for the last month. My feet feel numb after about a mile but when I am done they get better in an hour....

Hi y’all I’m 55 and I have been walking 2 miles a day for the last month. My fee...

Realllly

•4 years ago

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Week 5 - how not to get a stitch

Find Michael Johnson very motivating. Advice on how not to get a stitch really helpful as this is what put me off running outside when younger.

Find Michael Johnson very motivating. Advice on how not to get a stitch really h...

Claudiecat

•4 years ago

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Maintenance Run day whatever it is?

Got out today after the warm up walk with the dogs and ran 4.5 miles. Decided after last weeks maintenance run I would wear joggers as did not like how cold it...

Got out today after the warm up walk with the dogs and ran 4.5 miles. Decided af...

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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Beginning week 2!

After posting last week about only being able to do 5 out of the 7 60 seconds runs for my first day I successfully completed week 1 on Monday and today did the...

After posting last week about only being able to do 5 out of the 7 60 seconds ru...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Aching legs and hips!

Just checking... When you start running again (the last time I ran seriously for a continued amount of time was back in 2013) is it normal for the legs and...

Just checking... When you start running again (the last time I ran seriously for...

clairelouiserunner

•4 years ago

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Best trainers please?

I would like to purchase some new running trainers, the ones I have currently are Nike & had good support but they’ve had their day I think!! Any suggestions...

I would like to purchase some new running trainers, the ones I have currently ar...

Lolsytom

•4 years ago

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Starting to be more active

Hi, I joined this community so I exercise more and keep active. I am a total beginner so wish me luck!

Hi, I joined this community so I exercise more and keep active. I am a total beg...

Restlesswoman

•4 years ago

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Week 2 run 2

Ached all over today, not an enjoyable run at all! First it was my knees, then my calf muscles, and my legs felt so heavy. Despite hating nearly every minute...

Ached all over today, not an enjoyable run at all! First it was my knees, then m...

ThatGingeRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back to attempt Couch to 5K Round 3!

I started my running journey back in 2012, and successfully completed the programme. And I loved it. I haven’t stopped singing its praises since. I then came...

I started my running journey back in 2012, and successfully completed the progra...

runwalkrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1

So yesterday was my first 30 minute solid run! I’m not going to lie I absolutely smashed it! Did my best ever pace in my 1st mile since starting this programme...

So yesterday was my first 30 minute solid run! I’m not going to lie I absolutely...

sandiecullip

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run

Eeeek!!! What have I got myself in to? Doing my first run tomorrow. Wish me luck!

Eeeek!!! What have I got myself in to? Doing my first run tomorrow. Wish me luck...

massagemum

•4 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

Week 4 Run 2 completed

Running keeping us sane

W8R3

Yes! 4km! Plus so many questions...

Just completed Week 2

Wk4 R1

Well that was warm enough!

Big bones

W4, R2.....aches and pains!

No option to share on social media?

Repeating week 2

Still sore

First run

Week 1 run 2

Unbelievable Jeff

W2 R3! Yeah!

Week 7 run 1- what a disaster!

W5R3 done .... and .... dusted

Pushed myself

Foot pain while walking

Week 5 - how not to get a stitch

Maintenance Run day whatever it is?

Beginning week 2!

Aching legs and hips!

Best trainers please?

Starting to be more active

Week 2 run 2

Back to attempt Couch to 5K Round 3!

Week 9 Run 1

First run

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