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Back again.

Well, just did wk3r3 again. I've been exercising and strengthening for 3 weeks and it was a good comfortable run. It seemed to go very quickly. Tonight will...

Well, just did wk3r3 again. I've been exercising and strengthening for 3 weeks a...

Basil73

•1 year ago

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Treadmill running.... how fast or slow?

I returned to running yesterday after nightly knees. As the forest path is now more of a river, I used a treadmill. I'm happy that my knees felt ok. But I...

I returned to running yesterday after nightly knees. As the forest path is now m...

Slowest-snail-ever

•1 year ago

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🏃‍♀️🏅👨‍🎓Graduates Chat : November week 2 - Bust the Gremlins! 👩‍🎓🏅🏃‍♀️

Welcome to the latest chat thread for graduates! You might think you’ve accidentally stumbled into October with the Halloween pumpkins but I can reassure you...

Welcome to the latest chat thread for graduates! You might think you’ve accide...

MissUnderstanding

Administrator•1 year ago

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CATCH-UP=CORNER...WEEK 2... A WARM WELCOME to ALL... COME on IN!

Good Morning, Running people. Welcome to the Corner, this very wet morning, here in Staffs'! I am a day late and I apologise! The Corner is warm, the...

Good Morning, Running people. Welcome to the Corner, this very wet morning, her...

Oldfloss

Administrator•1 year ago

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hip pain

hi I’m on week 7 of couch to 5k but had to stop this week due to severe hip pain, I feel gutted, seeing a physio tomorrow and hoping I don’t have to stop...

hi I’m on week 7 of couch to 5k but had to stop this week due to severe hip pain...

Labrats

•1 year ago

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A Runnercoaster Of Emotions

W7R3 was a mini wake-up call. My mind’s been racing off chasing the running bug this week - wishing the rest days away, following niche running brands and...

W7R3 was a mini wake-up call. My mind’s been racing off chasing the running bu...

LeeTimesThree

Graduate•1 year ago

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Autumn running…

…it’s my favourite….. This morning I had w5r2 to look forward to… Now, a couple of months ago, when my running had really dropped off, running for 8 minutes...

…it’s my favourite….. This morning I had w5r2 to look forward to… Now, a coupl...

Mummycav

Administrator•1 year ago

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W7 R1

Just completed my second 25 minute run. This one felt a little easier. I followed Jo Wiley's advice and started chanting 'I like running' when I caught myself...

Just completed my second 25 minute run. This one felt a little easier. I followe...

BoxSet

Graduate•1 year ago

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W21R2 - Tired running after a tiring week (peronal log) :-)

Second challenging week. Today it was "on the edge". It's 8° outside and it's raining. I'm really tired and I don't want to go out at all. I run very slowly....

Second challenging week. Today it was "on the edge". It's 8° outside and it's r...

lusmo

Graduate•1 year ago

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So close

I started C25K a while ago and found instead of doing the 3 runs every week I could only realistically achieve 2 a week, generally one in the evening and then...

I started C25K a while ago and found instead of doing the 3 runs every week I co...

BiscuitsBlue

•1 year ago

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day 2

oh my it’s a wake up call! Managed better in parts but breathing and getting the tunes right for the run is not perfected.. any thoughts welcome

oh my it’s a wake up call! Managed better in parts but breathing and getting the...

Moonface1972

•1 year ago

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Bruised Tendons ??

OK, so I've done really well since July when I started running, to not get injured. I had a few niggles throughout the C25K ..... sore knee and sore foot...

OK, so I've done really well since July when I started running, to not get injur...

adnewg73

Graduate•1 year ago

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Help!

I used to enjoy running, but have since fell off the wagon. I even ran a half marathon! I really want to get started with the Couch to 5K to hopefully restore...

I used to enjoy running, but have since fell off the wagon. I even ran a half ma...

yellowzen

•1 year ago

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C25K FINISHED, I am a runner! :)

I am so utterly happy to have completed week 9 run 3 this morning in sparkling sunshine and in a park I have run in before. I loved the little video at the...

I am so utterly happy to have completed week 9 run 3 this morning in sparkling s...

RiceAndPeas

•1 year ago

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Warm up exercises before running

Hi everyone, I'm just starting to run. Could you please advise me on how to warm up before running? Thanks.

Hi everyone, I'm just starting to run. Could you please advise me on how to warm...

_Vitaly_

•1 year ago

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Pacing

Just in week 2 and I'm wondering what pace I should be running at? 🏃 Coach keeps saying take it easy but what is that? Should I mentally count strides per...

Just in week 2 and I'm wondering what pace I should be running at? 🏃 Coach kee...

Fabuloso

Graduate•1 year ago

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week 6, run 3 done!

OMG, just 2 months ago, I would have never believed that today I’d be able to run for a full 25 minutes straight. It feels incredible, and I definitely see...

OMG, just 2 months ago, I would have never believed that today I’d be able to ru...

Rustig

•1 year ago

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week 4 done 😅

well that wasn’t pretty or enjoyable 😂 work demands meant I ended up putting off run till 4:30, so darkness it is. Searched and found body torch not used for...

well that wasn’t pretty or enjoyable 😂 work demands meant I ended up putting of...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•1 year ago

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quit week 6 run 1 again! My legs are agony, anyone else find this ? I did week 5 - albeit slowly- but I did it. Help !

would love some advice, as was really enjoying the challenge but my heels and calves just don't want to play ball on week 6

would love some advice, as was really enjoying the challenge but my heels and ca...

Scout73

Graduate•1 year ago

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Run once a week?

I started C25K back in June, but stopped in Week 3 due to knee injuries caused by going too fast too soon. I had some physio, took time to rest, and did the...

I started C25K back in June, but stopped in Week 3 due to knee injuries caused b...

Astro1476

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 7 Run 1 done!

So after 3 kids and putting on many kg’s and feeling utter down health wise, I’m back on it with couch to 5k. now I must add I’m a dad but I seemed to have...

So after 3 kids and putting on many kg’s and feeling utter down health wise, I’m...

SolNaveen

Graduate•1 year ago

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Am I addicted?

I had to stop running because of hip and knee pain. I have been doing Pilates exercises for hips and hip has felt easier. I have tried some short walks and...

I had to stop running because of hip and knee pain. I have been doing Pilates ex...

Basil73

•1 year ago

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Back again…..!

I’ve done c25k a few times over the past 5+ years- generally injury preventing running - usually Achilles but also calf pulls etc has meant I’ve started again...

I’ve done c25k a few times over the past 5+ years- generally injury preventing r...

FormulaRun

•1 year ago

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Worried ill lose my running skills 🏃‍♀️

Morning everyone I hope you are all well and enjoying running in the rain. I actually love running in the rain if I'm honest 😊 although nice warm rain would...

Morning everyone I hope you are all well and enjoying running in the rain. I act...

59andrun

Graduate•1 year ago

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Lung club; lung disease runners?

Call me insane but I’m about to attempt coach to 5k with severe lung disease, 48% lung function and 1.5 litre lung capacity. *unsolicited medical advice not...

Call me insane but I’m about to attempt coach to 5k with severe lung disease, 48...

LungNRestless

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Small steps!

I started running when I got a high BP reading. I had never had high BP before and I was somewhat taken aback. I don't have the mobile phone technology to do...

I started running when I got a high BP reading. I had never had high BP before a...

SummerDark

Graduate•1 year ago

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W21R1 - maintenance run a day earlier (personal log)

Since I won't have time to run on Monday, I ran a day early today. I have learned that running on a full stomach is not a good idea. It rained quite a lot, but...

Since I won't have time to run on Monday, I ran a day early today. I have learne...

lusmo

Graduate•1 year ago

1 Reply

Week 9 #2 done

I'm so nearly there. I really did not think I would get this far when I first set out. I thought either laziness or injury would stop me but here I am...

I'm so nearly there. I really did not think I would get this far when I first se...

RiceAndPeas

•1 year ago

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Week 4 Run 3

Well I did this run. I didn't want to and I didn't enjoy it but I have completed week 4. Onwards and upwards.

Well I did this run. I didn't want to and I didn't enjoy it but I have completed...

GM11

Graduate•1 year ago

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Down Peter Rabbit lane this morning 🐰

Lovely morning for a little run with my Granddaughter down Peter Rabbit lane she’s loving it and this morning she carried the phone and told me when to run...

Lovely morning for a little run with my Granddaughter down Peter Rabbit lane sh...

Scruff55

Graduate•1 year ago

8 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2023

Back again.

Treadmill running.... how fast or slow?

🏃‍♀️🏅👨‍🎓Graduates Chat : November week 2 - Bust the Gremlins! 👩‍🎓🏅🏃‍♀️

CATCH-UP=CORNER...WEEK 2... A WARM WELCOME to ALL... COME on IN!

hip pain

A Runnercoaster Of Emotions

Autumn running…

W7 R1

W21R2 - Tired running after a tiring week (peronal log) :-)

So close

day 2

Bruised Tendons ??

Help!

C25K FINISHED, I am a runner! :)

Warm up exercises before running

Pacing

week 6, run 3 done!

week 4 done 😅

quit week 6 run 1 again! My legs are agony, anyone else find this ? I did week 5 - albeit slowly- but I did it. Help !

Run once a week?

Week 7 Run 1 done!

Am I addicted?

Back again…..!

Worried ill lose my running skills 🏃‍♀️

Lung club; lung disease runners?

Small steps!

W21R1 - maintenance run a day earlier (personal log)

Week 9 #2 done

Week 4 Run 3

Down Peter Rabbit lane this morning 🐰

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