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Week 6, Run 3 - DONE !

Well after a few days of having knees in pain and yesterday I played golf, had a good rest at home...and then got my running shorts on and went for it. I kept...

Well after a few days of having knees in pain and yesterday I played golf, had a...

AdieJ

•4 years ago

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Missing my run 🏃🏼‍♀️

Had planned a run this morning, only to realise i was taking my son for this theory test after dropping the youngest at school and its not light enough to run...

Had planned a run this morning, only to realise i was taking my son for this the...

Shar71

Graduate•4 years ago

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week 3

I start week 3 today. its been hard as am not very fit but having the app talking to me gives me the push to keep going. Really enjoying it.

I start week 3 today. its been hard as am not very fit but having the app talkin...

Chocichick82

•4 years ago

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Consolidation 7 - First 5km attempted and done!!

After what has been a few weeks of not running much (twice since the 3rd compared to during C25K whenI was running every other day), I thought I'd push myself...

After what has been a few weeks of not running much (twice since the 3rd compare...

Kish247

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduate 🎓

After 9 weeks I've graduated 🎓! My husband Stuart has too! We did it! I didn't think I'd make it but rain or shine we did! Couldn't recommend this app 👌...

After 9 weeks I've graduated 🎓! My husband Stuart has too! We did it! I didn't ...

Janeycaf

•4 years ago

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Here we go Wk5 Run2

Just heading out and a little worried that WK5 run 2 is two 8 min runs. Let’s see what happens????

Just heading out and a little worried that WK5 run 2 is two 8 min runs. Let’s s...

Tortoise49

•4 years ago

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First ever 5k achieved today 😊

To give a bit of context, this was my 5th consolidation run and the warm up and cool down walks are included so it’s a bit cheeky but I’ll still claim this as...

To give a bit of context, this was my 5th consolidation run and the warm up and ...

JetsNanna

Graduate•4 years ago

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Getting back on track

Around 6 years ago I trained using the c25k method and completed the race for life. I lost around 4 stone and felt great. I gave up due to bad knees and have...

Around 6 years ago I trained using the c25k method and completed the race for li...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Thank you Queen for putting things in perspective

OK, so it was W6R1 today and I struggled but not for the expected reasons. I'd taken heed of the warnings about returning to intervals and though I felt they...

OK, so it was W6R1 today and I struggled but not for the expected reasons. I'd t...

Pnegirl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Virtual 5k done

After a week of not running I was back out this morning for a 5k. It felt great at first but I was seriously flagging towards the end. It’s beautifully sunny...

After a week of not running I was back out this morning for a 5k. It felt great ...

Overweightandunfit

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 completed!

Up and out early this morning as busy day and needed no distractions or excuses to complete this... as ever first few mins bit shaky but got into my rhythm and...

Up and out early this morning as busy day and needed no distractions or excuses ...

carolinestanford

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R3 Aw yeahhhh

Week one has been smashed. Definitely found it a little easier today, but there was a nice chill and overall just felt a lot better. Definitely need to invest...

Week one has been smashed. Definitely found it a little easier today, but there ...

LadyLuxe

•4 years ago

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Anyone on beta blockers?

This week I have been prescribed beta blockers to help (🤞) with migraines. I’m concerned about the possible side effects - low heart rate and dizzy spells....

This week I have been prescribed beta blockers to help (🤞) with migraines. I’m...

WillsMum68

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk6r2 done

Just came in from wk6r2, shivered in the cold breeze as I walked out the door mentally planning a route which would not involve me running up an incline....

Just came in from wk6r2, shivered in the cold breeze as I walked out the door me...

Djboom

Graduate•4 years ago

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week 7 - hills or flats?

Done run 2 of wk 7 today just one more 25min to run! I did the 25 min run 3 of w6 on the flat having driven to our local canal and running...

Done run 2 of wk 7 today just one more 25min to run! I did the 25 min...

mgrds

Graduate•4 years ago

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Very overweight - where to start with Couch to 5k?!

Hi, I'm new here.. Looking for some advice with couch to 5k. My diet hasn't been great for a while and I am pretty much inactive. I'm making changes to the...

Hi, I'm new here.. Looking for some advice with couch to 5k. My diet hasn't be...

GabySando25

•4 years ago

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W5R2

Was amazed I completed this run without a struggle! This program is amazing ! Have to be honest though that I’m quite apprehensive about the next one and...

Was amazed I completed this run without a struggle! This program is amazing ! ...

wendymirage

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run

Done my 3rd one tonight and managed a little further. 3.3 miles in 35 mins , loved it, felt great having come home from work and felt really tired , also had...

Done my 3rd one tonight and managed a little further. 3.3 miles in 35 mins , lov...

Pokemon2020

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Quarantine what do you do when you can't run outside?

I'm having to quarantine myself after coming back to the UK, I've managed to get to my tenth consolidation run and today should've been a run day, my first...

I'm having to quarantine myself after coming back to the UK, I've managed to get...

f1madman

Graduate•4 years ago

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Smiling through week 6!!!!

Six weeks ago I would never have imagined running for 25mins without a raging rabid dog chasing me - but I just went and blooming well managed it!!! Gremlins...

Six weeks ago I would never have imagined running for 25mins without a raging ra...

VPOLLIE67

Graduate•4 years ago

21 Replies

Oh dear :(

Well last night I completed W6R3 and I was so chuffed with myself. I even ramped it up for the last 60 seconds. Then during the 5 mins cool down walk I...

Well last night I completed W6R3 and I was so chuffed with myself. I even rampe...

moshpitmolly

•4 years ago

114 Replies

Week Seven... Love/Hate/Love 🦾

What a difference 48 hours can make! Run two on Tuesday was much hard work, as documented in a previous post. I tackled tonight’s run with enthusiasm,...

What a difference 48 hours can make! Run two on Tuesday was much hard work, as d...

Run_Matty_Run

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R2

Well I wasn’t looking fwd and I only did 3.8 km but enjoyed it saw lovely swans and cygnets. Didn’t get out of breath and managed (just about) a 60 sec spurt...

Well I wasn’t looking fwd and I only did 3.8 km but enjoyed it saw lovely swans ...

Ruby69

Graduate•4 years ago

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Strangeness and charm of Week 7

I finished Week 7 yesterday. Took a bit longer than I thought because I felt a bit beaten up after Run 2 and gave it two full days rest. Run 1 was not too bad...

I finished Week 7 yesterday. Took a bit longer than I thought because I felt a ...

spongecat

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 - Completed with bells on!

So my app paused this morning and by the time I realised what happened, I had run for 17 minutes. Then Laura told me I was half way through and my heart sank....

So my app paused this morning and by the time I realised what happened, I had ru...

Dodgylungs

Graduate•4 years ago

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OFF THE COUCH: "Should I stop running cos my knee hurts?"

NO. (Well, not necessarily) https://howardluksmd.substack.com/p/should-i-stop-running-if-my-knee

NO. (Well, not necessarily) https://howardluksmd.substack.com/p/should-i-stop-r...

John_W

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk6 r3- ditched the hubby and the pooch for tunes 😃

As hubby had an early start, we decided to go this evening. However, the gremlins started “ why don’t you do now etc”. So I thought I would ditch them both and...

As hubby had an early start, we decided to go this evening. However, the gremlin...

JulesL69

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 r2 down and looking at the final run

I never ever thought I’d be able to move at a consistent pace for 30 minutes without stopping or requesting medical aid but here we are! Run 3 planned for...

I never ever thought I’d be able to move at a consistent pace for 30 minutes wit...

Vanuua2

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Couch-2-30-minutes

To whom it may concern: I hope this letter finds you well. Having just walked a 5K route, I can concur that’s it’s pretty far. And thus, in conclusion I’m...

To whom it may concern: I hope this letter finds you well. Having just walked...

Maxi80

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Consolidation Run 8

Hi Everyone, Just to update I’ve just done Consolidation 8... All going ok 🏃🏻‍♀️ Times and pace vary only very slightly... I’m keeping an eye out for a...

Hi Everyone, Just to update I’ve just done Consolidation 8... All going ok 🏃🏻‍...

Hidden

•4 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for September 2020

Week 6, Run 3 - DONE !

Missing my run 🏃🏼‍♀️

week 3

Consolidation 7 - First 5km attempted and done!!

Graduate 🎓

Here we go Wk5 Run2

First ever 5k achieved today 😊

Getting back on track

Thank you Queen for putting things in perspective

Virtual 5k done

Week 6 run 3 completed!

W1R3 Aw yeahhhh

Anyone on beta blockers?

Wk6r2 done

week 7 - hills or flats?

Very overweight - where to start with Couch to 5k?!

W5R2

Consolidation Run

Quarantine what do you do when you can't run outside?

Smiling through week 6!!!!

Oh dear :(

Week Seven... Love/Hate/Love 🦾

W7R2

Strangeness and charm of Week 7

Week 6 Run 3 - Completed with bells on!

OFF THE COUCH: "Should I stop running cos my knee hurts?"

Wk6 r3- ditched the hubby and the pooch for tunes 😃

Week 9 r2 down and looking at the final run

Couch-2-30-minutes

Consolidation Run 8

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