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Week 7 - stitches and breathing

This afternoon I successfully managed to complete week 7 run 1, but the last 5 minutes were a REAL struggle. For the first time ever I got a stitch and it was...

This afternoon I successfully managed to complete week 7 run 1, but the last 5 m...

LauraRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finished week 4, need a pep talk please!

I am feeling like week 5 is a mountain I can't climb at the moment. 4/2 and 4/3 one of the 5minute runs in both I could barely complete as my legs were burning...

I am feeling like week 5 is a mountain I can't climb at the moment. 4/2 and 4/3 ...

Vogueskater

•4 years ago

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W2 R1 done YiP!

Finished the 1st run of week 2 and found this harder, thanks to the good advice received I slowed right down and glad I did or might not have managed it......

Finished the 1st run of week 2 and found this harder, thanks to the good advice ...

Minimouse36

Graduate•4 years ago

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That’s week 4 completed 🤗

Had a twinge in my left ankle the in my right buttock but apart from that run 3 went ok me thinks! Had a look at week 5 it’s a bit scary especially run 🏃‍♀️...

Had a twinge in my left ankle the in my right buttock but apart from that run 3 ...

Ali_boo

•4 years ago

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Graduated- 40 mins 4K

Graduated today and was pleased at my effort (over 60 with a history of asthma). I ran for 40 minutes and only managed 4K. I just couldn’t keep going for...

Graduated today and was pleased at my effort (over 60 with a history of asthma)....

Reluctantrunner500

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run no app

Away for the weekend but brought my running gear just in case. Graduated on Wednesday so thought I should try at least a run of some sort. Spare half hour in...

Away for the weekend but brought my running gear just in case. Graduated on Wedn...

Rubesrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation run No 1

So headed out this morning for my first consolidation run with my step-daughter Katie. Managed 3.75km in 30 minutes. Put on long trousers which turned out to...

So headed out this morning for my first consolidation run with my step-daughter ...

Angie09

Graduate•4 years ago

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Left Leg Right Leg Your Body Will Follow They Call It Running

Sorry guys and girls I forgot to post after my second run of the week 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️ but don’t panic Mr Mannering I’m no longer M.I.A. So end of the first...

Sorry guys and girls I forgot to post after my second run of the week 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦�...

SiHobbs85

•4 years ago

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Third times a charm?

W6r2....after starting week 6 again on Wednesday, I did run 2 again today, or at least I tried to... I did the first 10 minutes and was half way into the 2nd...

W6r2....after starting week 6 again on Wednesday, I did run 2 again today, or at...

HattieCooke

Graduate•4 years ago

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I did it - I cried

When I started this in August a year to the day I’d had major surgery I never in a million years thought I would finish it - I sobbed with the sense of...

When I started this in August a year to the day I’d had major surgery I never in...

JEGS

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9

Just finished week 8, looking forward to next few runs . Any advice for the first few runs after week 9... i.e increase pace versus increase distance? Thanks.

Just finished week 8, looking forward to next few runs . Any advice for the firs...

Fudgegsd

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 complete; hills and all

Had a tough set of runs this week, my knees and quads have been twinging a little (but not hurting - I'm being cautious not to push it) and I somehow managed...

Had a tough set of runs this week, my knees and quads have been twinging a littl...

Helm108

Graduate•4 years ago

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4th week with prosthetic,

Still using crutches, but did twice round the dining room without support, so going in right direction ever so sloooowwwwlllly. Got out round local Park(with...

Still using crutches, but did twice round the dining room without support, so go...

Petem56

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2

Hi guys, In this morning I started the W2 and I kind of like this programme:))). So done W2R1

Hi guys, In this morning I started the W2 and I kind of like this programme:)))....

Paulabia

•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 1

Thoroughly enjoyed my first consolidation run this morning; sun was shining and I’d prearranged to run with my virtual running buddy met through this forum,...

Thoroughly enjoyed my first consolidation run this morning; sun was shining and ...

Sussex13

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation run 3.

Hi I hope everyone is keeping well. I have just completed consolidation run 3 and did 5.1 k in 40 minutes, still can't seem to get quicker. Will have to try...

Hi I hope everyone is keeping well. I have just completed consolidation run 3 an...

Lovedobby

Graduate•4 years ago

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Stretching For Runners – How Important Is It And Where To Start?

''I sometimes think back of my age of innocence when I began to run. I had nearly no knowledge of anything associated with beginners running, all I thought was...

''I sometimes think back of my age of innocence when I began to run. I had nearl...

mrrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Got there eventually!

I started couch to 5k at the beginning of Covid and suffered a tender achillies around week seven which put me back a few months, but after persevering I...

I started couch to 5k at the beginning of Covid and suffered a tender achillies ...

Atco

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduation blues

Lost motivation since graduation !! It’s like the challenge has gone ! Been out twice this week one only managed 20 mins and 25 today which felt a bit...

Lost motivation since graduation !! It’s like the challenge has gone ! Been ou...

mezziejay

Graduate•4 years ago

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Walk/run

Lovely morning this morning 😀☀️ About 3k

Pinkpig20

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Fitness Questions For Graduates...

I graduated almost a month ago. Since then I have done a few runs, some of 30 minutes (using the app) and some at random times. I nailed my first 5k at around...

I graduated almost a month ago. Since then I have done a few runs, some of 30 mi...

BarryR

Graduate•4 years ago

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Measuring distance /5k

How do ppl meaure their actual 5k on the day? Should I start my fitbit from the beginning of my warm up walk? 🤔 Or from the start of my run?🤔 So far I have...

How do ppl meaure their actual 5k on the day? Should I start my fitbit from the ...

WaterHermit1970

•4 years ago

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W7R3 Outside again

I've just managed to complete week 7 run 3 of the C25K & I'm super proud of myself because I braved going outside! (have been running on the treadmill mostly)...

I've just managed to complete week 7 run 3 of the C25K & I'm super proud of myse...

ShadowsEmber

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 - Run 3 complete! No shin splints!

Finished week 7, and feeling pretty darn good about myself! For anyone suffering with shin splints as I did for the first 3-4 weeks, I can't emphasize enough...

Finished week 7, and feeling pretty darn good about myself! For anyone sufferin...

YorkshireTom

Graduate•4 years ago

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Stitch W6 R3

Hi All! I’ve completed week 6 now (yay) and for the most part when I’m into my stride I feel like I could continue for ages. But this week W6 R2 and now R3 I...

Hi All! I’ve completed week 6 now (yay) and for the most part when I’m into my ...

Pepperaholic

Graduate•4 years ago

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Weak knees week 3 advice

Hi . I am in in the middle of week 3 Couch 2 5 k and for the last week my knees have felt so weak all week - not a sharp pain but literally no strength or...

Hi . I am in in the middle of week 3 Couch 2 5 k and for the last week my knees ...

Gerri9237

•4 years ago

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Week Five, Run Three

I did it. Been thinking about it ever since my last run on Friday - my mind kept saying "it's a big jump from 8 mins to twenty" and "oohh it's more than...

I did it. Been thinking about it ever since my last run on Friday - my mind kept...

mummybowles

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Obstacle Course today...

Decided on a different route to take in some of the local scarecrows that are on display... Discovered lots of road works in area making paths obstacle Courses...

Decided on a different route to take in some of the local scarecrows that are on...

Dutch-Fraggle

Graduate•4 years ago

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Leg injury stopped me completing the course :(

Hey folks, so I was doing really well and I was on week 7. Was loving the program. Then a whole load of stuff happened at home which threw me off course and as...

Hey folks, so I was doing really well and I was on week 7. Was loving the progra...

Zoot3000

•4 years ago

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Autumn sunset

To compliment AlMoor’s photo, we were in Brighton for a small family meal this evening and this is what we saw

To compliment AlMoor’s photo, we were in Brighton for a small family meal this e...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

16 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2020

Week 7 - stitches and breathing

Finished week 4, need a pep talk please!

W2 R1 done YiP!

That’s week 4 completed 🤗

Graduated- 40 mins 4K

First run no app

Consolidation run No 1

Left Leg Right Leg Your Body Will Follow They Call It Running

Third times a charm?

I did it - I cried

Week 9

Week 2 complete; hills and all

4th week with prosthetic,

W2

Consolidation Run 1

Consolidation run 3.

Stretching For Runners – How Important Is It And Where To Start?

Got there eventually!

Graduation blues

Walk/run

Fitness Questions For Graduates...

Measuring distance /5k

W7R3 Outside again

Week 7 - Run 3 complete! No shin splints!

Stitch W6 R3

Weak knees week 3 advice

Week Five, Run Three

Obstacle Course today...

Leg injury stopped me completing the course :(

Autumn sunset

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