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"Step 1. Hate running, for years and years and years" Just remembered this lovely little blog post I read a while ago, and thought people on here might enjoy...

How to become a runner

"Step 1. Hate running, for years and years and years" Just remembered this lovel...

RainRunner33

•4 years ago

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I could cry

Manage to get through C25K and graduated nearly 2 weeks ago - had a medial meniscus tear injury many moons ago, but this had not been a problem for me. until...

Manage to get through C25K and graduated nearly 2 weeks ago - had a medial menis...

Byheck

Graduate•4 years ago

From weather (hot/cold/windy/wet), to getting up early and running after work, or even 'not feeling it', we have reasons to simply find excuses not to run. Why...

Excuses Against Running

From weather (hot/cold/windy/wet), to getting up early and running after work, o...

mrrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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New here

Hey everyone! Just started the 5K challenge. I wanted to know any tips on diets and motivation please :)

Hey everyone! Just started the 5K challenge. I wanted to know any tips on diets ...

Charlottefc93

•4 years ago

Was looking forward to this run just because I knew it would be a change and was eager to find out how I would feel with the longer runs. Started off ok,...

W5 R1 has got through although slightly humiliated half way through!

Was looking forward to this run just because I knew it would be a change and was...

Moomin63

Graduate•4 years ago

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Ready for week 5 run 3 (?)

Got completely drenched doing week 5 run 2 yesterday. Looking forward to the big jump to 20 minutes in run 3 tomorrow.

Got completely drenched doing week 5 run 2 yesterday. Looking forward to the b...

Acmamba

Graduate•4 years ago

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Missed run 😱

I decided to miss running today to prevent a niggling ankle pain becoming an injury couch event (I hope🤞) I’m really hoping an old 10years ago injury doesn’t...

I decided to miss running today to prevent a niggling ankle pain becoming an inj...

SJ60

•4 years ago

Hi all, just wondered if i could get an opinion on fitness trackers - i'm looking at the Garmin vivosport and the Fitbit Charge, does anyone on the forum have...

Fitness tracker advice

Hi all, just wondered if i could get an opinion on fitness trackers - i'm lookin...

Hidden

•4 years ago

So Laura has just said that I am now officially a ‘runner’! So how come it just doesn’t feel like that? In the meantime just plugging on - week 6 completed....

I am now a runner!

So Laura has just said that I am now officially a ‘runner’! So how come it jus...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W3 on hold for a while, knee problems!

I've got to take it easy for a while (unspecified time by my gym trainer and physio friend) as I have tendinitis in my left knee caused by tight quads...

I've got to take it easy for a while (unspecified time by my gym trainer and phy...

Blondefox

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R1 repeat completed 💪👍😰

Morning all! I have an issue that I hope you lovely guys might be able to assist with. I've just completed W1R1 redo as I'm not quiet ready for W2. I did the...

Morning all! I have an issue that I hope you lovely guys might be able to assist...

Little_lizzie

•4 years ago

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Week 3

So I have found week 3 really hard I roughly get to like 2 mins then my legs go to jelly. I've tried to hydrate more the day before and during my run. Any...

So I have found week 3 really hard I roughly get to like 2 mins then my legs go ...

Jacqui9258

•4 years ago

I've decided I prefer running in the rain, rather than getting wet from my own sweat! 😂 Tough one today as I had to buy new trainers, although they are very...

Sweaty W4R3

I've decided I prefer running in the rain, rather than getting wet from my own s...

Juliepooh69

Graduate•4 years ago

Well, my head said yeah let’s get up and run. Body said Meh. Anyhow, went with the head and completed the last run in week 3. Pace slightly better, felt tired...

Wk3 r3 completed

Well, my head said yeah let’s get up and run. Body said Meh. Anyhow, went with t...

JulesL69

Graduate•4 years ago

After a couple of interrupted nights sleep, one because of hunger pangs (cured with two bowls of bran flakes at 02:30) the other because guts, neck and lower...

W3R2-didn't feel up to it, but did it anyway

After a couple of interrupted nights sleep, one because of hunger pangs (cured w...

Bogshuffler

Graduate•4 years ago

So, I’ve done W9 R1 this morning and although I completed it, it was really hard again. I’m not sure what’s gone wrong but I feel really discouraged. From...

Discouraged 😕

So, I’ve done W9 R1 this morning and although I completed it, it was really hard...

LouiseG1970

Graduate•4 years ago

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Can't get past 30 mins !

Well, it's nearly a month since I graduated and I am a little quicker , but still struggling to jog for much more than 30 mins .A wee bit soul destroying,...

Well, it's nearly a month since I graduated and I am a little quicker , but sti...

jwillmac

Graduate•4 years ago

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Apple Watch distance accuracy?

I still haven't been outside to run yet so I really have no idea what distance I'm running. My Apple Watch says just over 3 miles (which is 5k) but seeing as I...

I still haven't been outside to run yet so I really have no idea what distance I...

Dootamie

Graduate•4 years ago

Thank you to everyone who offered advice/support after my #leadlegs post! Well here’s the update : I drank nearly 2 litres of water yesterday & then around...

Lead legs update

Thank you to everyone who offered advice/support after my #leadlegs post! Well h...

Jnubster

Graduate•4 years ago

11 Replies

Week 6 Run 2

I was looking forward to todays run, 2 x 10 mins should be ok with that. It's my daughters birthday today so got up early so I could be back in plenty of time...

I was looking forward to todays run, 2 x 10 mins should be ok with that. It's my...

Feltip

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 1

I did it! That was really tough today. I woke with a bit of a sore back (I must have slept funny) and zero motivation to run. However, I am due to go back to...

I did it! That was really tough today. I woke with a bit of a sore back (I must...

Yellowteacher34

Graduate•4 years ago

I done it!!! 6 months ago to the day I took a heart attack, this morning I completed C25K. Cannot explain the elation I feel right now! To all those who are...

Happy Dance

I done it!!! 6 months ago to the day I took a heart attack, this morning I compl...

Chilscot

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R2 in the bag!

After an extra rest day due to some leg twinges I was super eager to get out again today - but somehow the 3-minute intervals felt way harder today than my...

After an extra rest day due to some leg twinges I was super eager to get out aga...

RainRunner33

•4 years ago

Felt hard today.. Legs seemed heavy done a few extra classes this week at gym, got over excited with it being back open I think... Almost turned back but pep...

Consolidation run 6....

Felt hard today.. Legs seemed heavy done a few extra classes this week at gym, g...

Dutch-Fraggle

Graduate•4 years ago

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5K - Yay! ....A bit of a (docked) tail!

Today was my third consolidation run. I hadn't intended on running more than the usual 30 minutes, but I altered my route at around the half way mark to avoid...

Today was my third consolidation run. I hadn't intended on running more than th...

Sara_Wales

Graduate•4 years ago

13 Replies

Failed spectacularly

Today should’ve been my fifth 5k but unfortunately I only managed 3. Running into a warm strong south westerly breeze didn’t help. Also my Fitbit versa...

Today should’ve been my fifth 5k but unfortunately I only managed 3. Running int...

PMcL1966

Graduate•4 years ago

14 Replies

Stinking horrid run!

Week 9 run 1 and I struggled every minute of it! Horrible! Didn’t drink enough yesterday and felt it in my calves, my lungs were great which is reassuring but...

Week 9 run 1 and I struggled every minute of it! Horrible! Didn’t drink enough y...

Hidden

•4 years ago

45 Replies

Tips on increasing speed

Hi just completed week 7 and did my 25 min run , so pleased I completed without stopping but my distance is poor only 1.16 miles no where near the elusive 5k !...

Hi just completed week 7 and did my 25 min run , so pleased I completed without ...

Greeneyes1969

•4 years ago