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Pain in my calf

After running for about 15/20 mins I start to get a pain in my calf then pins and needles in my foot. It’s as if my trainers are to tight which they aren’t any...

After running for about 15/20 mins I start to get a pain in my calf then pins an...

Mightymags

Graduate•3 years ago

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Graduation Day!! 👩‍🎓

Finally got to do my W9R3! 🏃‍♀️ 🤩 It was made even better as it wasn’t meant to be today. I got home from work early and decided to just get changed and...

Finally got to do my W9R3! 🏃‍♀️ 🤩 It was made even better as it wasn’t meant ...

Pepperaholic

Graduate•3 years ago

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Cheeky lunch time run 😊😊

I should have gone out early doors but, if I’m being honest, I just couldn’t be ar$ed. One excuse after another and I just had a lie in. Sat at my work laptop...

I should have gone out early doors but, if I’m being honest, I just couldn’t be ...

JetsNanna

Graduate•3 years ago

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Consolidation Run - something or other

Since graduation running has been not been easy. I hit 5K on week 9 run 2 BUT on my graduation run W9 run 3 I hurt my calf muscle achilles tendon...

Since graduation running has been not been easy. I hit 5K on week 9 run 2 ...

mgrds

Graduate•3 years ago

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Unfit!

Just started with the app and only on my second day week 1 but the reality of how unfit I am is sickening ☹ hopefully this will help me get on track to...

Just started with the app and only on my second day week 1 but the reality of ho...

Maisiec5

•3 years ago

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Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding

That's the midway bell that chimed on W5R2 which is also the midway point of this whole mucky, sordid affair. In terms of runs anyway, 13.5 runs into a 27 run...

That's the midway bell that chimed on W5R2 which is also the midway point of thi...

PaulS83

•3 years ago

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week 6 c25K

hi I am on week six of C25K. last night i really struggled with pain and heavy legs so much so I could barely pull my toes up towards my shin if you know...

hi I am on week six of C25K. last night i really struggled with pain and heavy...

Suzy78

Graduate•3 years ago

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Haven't managed to run for over a week

Sadly, I've not been able to run for 11 days due to a variety of problems. First of all I got ill and my lungs weren't up to it, then I had an issue with my...

Sadly, I've not been able to run for 11 days due to a variety of problems. Firs...

Dodgylungs

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 1 r2

I found the run so hard this time. I only managed half of the runs. Please tell me it gets easier!

I found the run so hard this time. I only managed half of the runs. Please tell...

GoJo1970

•3 years ago

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W3R1 complete!

Just back on from my 1st W3 run! Thanks to the slow running advice, 3 minutes was easy! 1st run in this park - definitely a great location (as it’s all flat!...

Just back on from my 1st W3 run! Thanks to the slow running advice, 3 minutes wa...

Sabby2021

Graduate•3 years ago

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Well, that didn’t go to plan......

I had planned on a quick 4/5k run this lunchtime, even worked my work diary around it to give me enough time. However, very stupidly this morning I managed to...

I had planned on a quick 4/5k run this lunchtime, even worked my work diary arou...

Ant50

Graduate•3 years ago

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Obtaining the C25K Badge for November

Not sure how to Obtain the Graduate badge for C25K in the mobile app...

1Ramsden

Graduate•3 years ago

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My First NRC Run

So this was the first time I have used the Nike Run Club App. And decided to go for 'A whole run' . I'm a big fan of Andy P from mindfulness so thought this...

So this was the first time I have used the Nike Run Club App. And decided to go ...

Instructor57

Graduate•3 years ago

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30 minutes of fun

We haven’t run so muck lately, we were pushing too hard i think as running further wore us out and we seemed to come home sore So I had some ideas and then a...

We haven’t run so muck lately, we were pushing too hard i think as running furth...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 Completed

That was a real struggle today. I had the Toxic 10 in one leg for the first 20 minutes. My breathing was fine which is a real bonus. The first 10 minutes I...

That was a real struggle today. I had the Toxic 10 in one leg for the first 20...

shuffleido

Graduate•3 years ago

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So good to be back!

After 2 weeks isolating I was worried I would have to start all over again but just repeated session 1 wk 6 and going to carry on from there. It was hard going...

After 2 weeks isolating I was worried I would have to start all over again but j...

Speedydonzalez

Graduate•3 years ago

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71and counting

Hi everyone Just wondering if at 71i am a bit old to start running has anyone else of my age started this program. I have never done any running...

Hi everyone Just wondering if at 71i am a bit old to start running has anyone el...

Brichar71

•3 years ago

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Where to next? and Weighted Vests?

I ran my first run of week 9 and I was trying to take my mind off from the length of time I had left I started pondering on what to do next? I see everyone...

I ran my first run of week 9 and I was trying to take my mind off from the lengt...

Keeprunningrunning

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wk9 Run1

First run of wk9 done. Sun was shining, a beautiful day, and I felt great! Ran 30 mins, but just short of 5k! So near yet so far!

First run of wk9 done. Sun was shining, a beautiful day, and I felt great! Ran 3...

ShufflingShepherdess

Graduate•3 years ago

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Yay feeling positive

Having not run for a while due to injury I managed to get out this morning and run for 23 minutes. I am now hoping I can get back on track. I was week 8 run 1...

Having not run for a while due to injury I managed to get out this morning and r...

SloFlo

Graduate•3 years ago

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Shin pain

All good advice. I just wanted to add, that I had pain in my shin's. I found, and this may not reflect on your issues. That after some trial and error I...

All good advice. I just wanted to add, that I had pain in my shin's. I found, an...

sticksinhand

•3 years ago

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Post run headaches

I have just completed my fifth consolidation run. My last three C25K runs and first three consolidation runs were ok, but after I got home I developed a...

I have just completed my fifth consolidation run. My last three C25K runs and ...

IceFae

Graduate•3 years ago

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I am in shock!! W5 Run3 - is this actually me??

Never have I run before in my whole life, week 1 I struggled running 60 seconds & now I'm 'running' (a slow jog) for 20 bloomin minutes! 54 years old & I'm so...

Never have I run before in my whole life, week 1 I struggled running 60 seconds ...

Samamp

•4 years ago

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Week 4 done

Hi all, So I posted on here worried as week 4 looked so much harder and a big jump from week 3. But I listened to you all and put my headphones in and just got...

Hi all, So I posted on here worried as week 4 looked so much harder and a big ju...

apak692000

•4 years ago

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Wk 9 Run 1

Well week 9 is finally here and graduation is fast approaching so can I run for 30minutes? Too right I can, I only did it 🏃🏼‍♀️ So decided to start...

Well week 9 is finally here and graduation is fast approaching so can I run for ...

LittleMissie

•4 years ago

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Week 1 day 1

I’m beginning today, very unfit but really need to do this as I’ve gained a lot of weight in the last couple of years. I used to love running but have had a...

I’m beginning today, very unfit but really need to do this as I’ve gained a lot ...

Mollyjazz700

•4 years ago

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Toning up

So I'm doing great and tonight is start of week 5, I need some exercises to tone up my tummy and torso, hips and legs are being done by running but how do I...

So I'm doing great and tonight is start of week 5, I need some exercises to tone...

Bluebell84

•4 years ago

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Running

I run 5k perfect fine soon as I stop I get this pain in my leg muscle at the top and works it way down does any body no what this is please

I run 5k perfect fine soon as I stop I get this pain in my leg muscle at the top...

mandy167

•4 years ago

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Week 1 3rd run but terrible shin pain 😩

I'm only on my 3rd run and my shin and calf pain is worse each time. I warm up and do cool down stretching exercises. I bought compression socks as someone...

I'm only on my 3rd run and my shin and calf pain is worse each time. I warm up a...

Newbieto5k

•4 years ago

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Wk8 again

Well I managed to conplete day 3 of week 8 today after Friday's attempt. I slowed down but was still struggling a little with breathing, maybe it's the change...

Well I managed to conplete day 3 of week 8 today after Friday's attempt. I slowe...

Cudrik

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2020

Pain in my calf

Graduation Day!! 👩‍🎓

Cheeky lunch time run 😊😊

Consolidation Run - something or other

Unfit!

Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding

week 6 c25K

Haven't managed to run for over a week

Week 1 r2

W3R1 complete!

Well, that didn’t go to plan......

Obtaining the C25K Badge for November

My First NRC Run

30 minutes of fun

Week 9 Run 2 Completed

So good to be back!

71and counting

Where to next? and Weighted Vests?

Wk9 Run1

Yay feeling positive

Shin pain

Post run headaches

I am in shock!! W5 Run3 - is this actually me??

Week 4 done

Wk 9 Run 1

Week 1 day 1

Toning up

Running

Week 1 3rd run but terrible shin pain 😩

Wk8 again

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