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2023: W15R1 - personal log

I'm a little confused: No matter how long I want to run and different distances each time, I still have 4.6 km. There will be a mistake somewhere, but I don't...

I'm a little confused: No matter how long I want to run and different distances ...

lusmo

Graduate•8 months ago

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2023: W14R3 - personal log - delayed entry..

I'm still running! I just can't keep up with anything again, so I'm late with the recording as well. Nothing special, a tired run after a flu shot and about...

I'm still running! I just can't keep up with anything again, so I'm late with th...

lusmo

Graduate•8 months ago

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really heavy legs when I start running - would love some advice

I haven't been for a run since May, when I had a fall that really dented my confidence. I've persuaded myself to start again and I've been three times in the...

I haven't been for a run since May, when I had a fall that really dented my conf...

cornishgirl54

Graduate•8 months ago

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Wasn't happy.

I really did not want to go out today. Yesterday my knees had been a pain and I'd ordered new shoes 👞. I thought about waiting till they arrived. I did get...

I really did not want to go out today. Yesterday my knees had been a pain and I'...

Basil73

•8 months ago

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5K Parkrun

Sorry for all the questions, just a quick one. I track my runs on Strava and yesterday I clocked 5.24km for my run. This included two 5mins walks to warm up...

Sorry for all the questions, just a quick one. I track my runs on Strava and ye...

adnewg73

Graduate•8 months ago

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Windy Weather

OK, so I know we live on an Island (UK), but how does everyone get on with running in the wind ?? On the way out it is against you and behind you on the way...

OK, so I know we live on an Island (UK), but how does everyone get on with runni...

adnewg73

Graduate•8 months ago

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week 4

Hi, I am new to couch to 5k! I’m on week 4 and just done run 1! Only problem… I seem to be suffering now 😭 I have what seems to be shin splints 💔...

Hi, I am new to couch to 5k! I’m on week 4 and just done run 1! Only problem… I ...

Stacey9119

•8 months ago

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Week 7, Run 1 done

I was slightly amazed with myself on Friday, when I managed to do the 25 minutes of solid running required for Week 6, Run 3 - in very muddy conditions! I...

I was slightly amazed with myself on Friday, when I managed to do the 25 minutes...

Debston

Graduate•8 months ago

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Shh, don't tell the wife...

I have just run for two lots of 25 paces - 50 in total. No, it's not very far, and yes, I am delighted to have done it - even though I perhaps shouldn't have....

I have just run for two lots of 25 paces - 50 in total. No, it's not very far, a...

newbie-nick

Graduate•8 months ago

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so here I am again 🎶 😄🏃🏻‍♀️🐌🍁

it’s been a while… Stuff happening (nothing major)…weather too hot, too wet…maximum faffage… …anyway, no serious running for a few months, but yesterday I...

it’s been a while… Stuff happening (nothing major)…weather too hot, too wet…max...

LottieMW

Graduate•8 months ago

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W5 R1 again

I found w5 r2 really hard so I am repeating w5 r1&2 again. Can't say they are any easier. But I keep going.

I found w5 r2 really hard so I am repeating w5 r1&2 again. Can't say they are a...

GM11

Graduate•8 months ago

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week6 R3 amazing

after really struggling this week I was apprehensive about the 25 min run so decided to go and see how I felt. No pressure. I did a longer warm up walk then...

after really struggling this week I was apprehensive about the 25 min run so dec...

Hidden

•8 months ago

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NEW MARATHON RECORD... NEW SHOES... AND THE BALA TRI

As I write, I see that the women's marathon record has been broken by a runner in the new snazzy super-shoes. I also watched yesterday's tri [duathlon, as it...

As I write, I see that the women's marathon record has been broken by a runner i...

newbie-nick

Graduate•8 months ago

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Haven't ran in over 18 months

Due to pantar fasciitis I haven't ran for over 18 months. Earlier this year I tried shockwave therapy which eased the pain by about 15% Almost two weeks ago I...

Due to pantar fasciitis I haven't ran for over 18 months. Earlier this year I tr...

Shaunie75

•8 months ago

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Nearly there……

…..W8 R3 bagged💪! It was surprisingly of my fastest runs - Bring on Week 9💃💃💃

…..W8 R3 bagged💪! It was surprisingly of my fastest runs - Bring on Week 9💃💃...

SSLFEB23

•8 months ago

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C25K Completed!

Can't really believe I've actually done it. 62 yo male, not run for 40 years. Managed to get all runs done without skipping any or getting injured - have...

Can't really believe I've actually done it. 62 yo male, not run for 40 years. M...

Rundogrun

•8 months ago

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🍏Running in the midst of it all

A quick motivational run with coach Bennett in the midst of packing & sorting a myriad of things before we travel to Canada early Wednesday Morning. It was so...

A quick motivational run with coach Bennett in the midst of packing & sorting a ...

Annieapple

Administrator•8 months ago

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what happened last Saturday

Getting back into running after having Covid last Saturday I set off to do W9R2 felt good with everything until the pavement took me out luckily there was a...

Getting back into running after having Covid last Saturday I set off to do W9R2 ...

Smithwb

•8 months ago

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Nearly there !!

Another 28 mins in the bag.

Keeponup

•8 months ago

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Back in the groove

Since completing C25K in lockdown ( can’t believe that is three years ago!) I’ve dipped in and out of running. Every time I’ve tried to get back into running...

Since completing C25K in lockdown ( can’t believe that is three years ago!) I’ve...

SweatyHettie

Graduate•8 months ago

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Nearly completed Week 2 - still pretty tough!

So I’m definitely even more unfit than I thought! I repeated Week 1 having been away from any sort of running for about 10 years. I’m cycling fit (a little bit...

So I’m definitely even more unfit than I thought! I repeated Week 1 having been ...

RovingWestie

•8 months ago

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Deflated. Is it even running?

Hello. I’m just in from completing W6run3 after a few weeks off with stitches in my leg. I think I should be feeling pleased with myself as I managed the 25...

Hello. I’m just in from completing W6run3 after a few weeks off with stitches in...

AmItooOld

•8 months ago

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W7 r1 done.

I did it! I tried a bit faster towards the end but my legs weren't having it. Still onwards and upwards.

I did it! I tried a bit faster towards the end but my legs weren't having it. St...

Basil73

•8 months ago

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Week 4 done!

Managed to complete week 4 today. I'm getting there, enjoying the programme more than I thought I would.

Managed to complete week 4 today. I'm getting there, enjoying the programme more...

Koala679

Graduate•8 months ago

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Another question (sorry!)

Hello fellow Couchers. A question if I may. Yesterday, it was just too wet to go out so I decided to try my first treadmill run at the local gym. I’m up to W8...

Hello fellow Couchers. A question if I may. Yesterday, it was just too wet to go...

KathyinChips

Graduate•8 months ago

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w6r2 was hard

today was hard going. Today is the first time I felt like I wanted to stop but kept going. heart rate was high too which after last few runs is surprising....

today was hard going. Today is the first time I felt like I wanted to stop but k...

Hidden

•8 months ago

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New to group

Hi I'm Keima. A quick hello Ran for few years Completed C25k 2020 Ran mostly 5 & 10k's and 10k+ Just found this group 🙂

Hi I'm Keima. A quick hello Ran for few years Completed C25k 2020 Ran mostly 5...

Keima_

•8 months ago

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Back again

Morning everyone. Its been quite some time ...... Having completed the program a few years ago I continued running regularly for 18 months and then the wheels...

Morning everyone. Its been quite some time ...... Having completed the program a...

Alan996

Graduate•8 months ago

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Running at dusk…

what a lovely, lovely time of day?! I have returned to C25k and am just on w2r2…I had to get out this evening before my head exploded..you know the feeling??...

what a lovely, lovely time of day?! I have returned to C25k and am just on w2r2...

Mummycav

Administrator•8 months ago

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Running advice

Hi I graduated from couch to 5k a few months back , since then I’ve been running 5k at least twice a week. I’m struggling to make the next step & feel like...

Hi I graduated from couch to 5k a few months back , since then I’ve been running...

Archieliam

•8 months ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2023

2023: W15R1 - personal log

2023: W14R3 - personal log - delayed entry..

really heavy legs when I start running - would love some advice

Wasn't happy.

5K Parkrun

Windy Weather

week 4

Week 7, Run 1 done

Shh, don't tell the wife...

so here I am again 🎶 😄🏃🏻‍♀️🐌🍁

W5 R1 again

week6 R3 amazing

NEW MARATHON RECORD... NEW SHOES... AND THE BALA TRI

Haven't ran in over 18 months

Nearly there……

C25K Completed!

🍏Running in the midst of it all

what happened last Saturday

Nearly there !!

Back in the groove

Nearly completed Week 2 - still pretty tough!

Deflated. Is it even running?

W7 r1 done.

Week 4 done!

Another question (sorry!)

w6r2 was hard

New to group

Back again

Running at dusk…

Running advice

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