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W1R2

Completed successfully yesterday. Did a different route which meant I had a really steep start to the first walk, then most of the runs were on a slight down...

Completed successfully yesterday. Did a different route which meant I had a rea...

barmybint

Graduate•8 years ago

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W7R1 - cold, wet, slippy, muddy - brilliant!

Hello fellow C25K-ers, grads, friends, countrymen... Today the torrential rain bid me a miserable welcome to week 7... But I'm thrilled to say it wasn't...

Hello fellow C25K-ers, grads, friends, countrymen... Today the torrential rain ...

Running-scared

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 7 run 2

Well I survived the 25 minutes! Shaved a bit iff the timings but I am not going to beat myself up about it. I kept going! Woo hoo

Well I survived the 25 minutes! Shaved a bit iff the timings but I am not going ...

Maxiscot

Graduate•8 years ago

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W1R2

Ok so I have managed to do second run at the gym this morning. Really didn't want to go. Forced myself out. Tbh once I've got the gear on its not so bad. Had...

Ok so I have managed to do second run at the gym this morning. Really didn't wan...

Happy-runner

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 6 run1

Today I done week 6 run 1 like others I found the last run a bit difficult but managed it in the end. Will try run 2 on Friday 🏃🏃🏃🏃

Today I done week 6 run 1 like others I found the last run a bit difficult but m...

xxashxxxleyxx

Graduate•8 years ago

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To count, or not to count.....

Hi. When you're running, do you prefer to count your steps so you know exactly how far you're up to, or do you prefer to find out as the app tells you? I...

Hi. When you're running, do you prefer to count your steps so you know exactly h...

Susojan

Graduate•8 years ago

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No running for me this week :(

After beating the Week 5 Run 3 stage last week, I've not been able to get out running this week at all. I'd started my 20 minute run last week with what I...

After beating the Week 5 Run 3 stage last week, I've not been able to get out ru...

JHutch

Graduate•8 years ago

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6.5k trail...and I even huffed and puffed up a hill🙂!

Cannot tell a lie, the going was tough at times today! A day later than planned due to 'life' getting in the way. It was a run of sticky mud, puddles and a...

Cannot tell a lie, the going was tough at times today! A day later than planned ...

Sandraj39

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R3

I've only just joined but am sort of looking for some inspiration really. I did the W6R2 a few days ago and towards the end (last 30 secs or so) I felt really...

I've only just joined but am sort of looking for some inspiration really. I did ...

andenneny

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk3D1 - Didn't think I could do it!...

...But I did! Three minutes seems like an awfully long time compared to 90 seconds, but I did it. I may have felt like my left foot was about to fall off by...

...But I did! Three minutes seems like an awfully long time compared to 90 seco...

Statpuss

•8 years ago

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Technophobia is not so bad

Week 8 run 2. Well curiosity got the better of me and I decided to see how far I've been running. Yesterday I sat at my pc plotting runs and was disappointed...

Week 8 run 2. Well curiosity got the better of me and I decided to see how far I...

Slowstart

Graduate•8 years ago

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Who's building a portfolio of events for this year?

It's beginning to fall into place for me. I ran the London Winter Run at the end of January, and I booked the North London Half Marathon (20th March) months...

It's beginning to fall into place for me. I ran the London Winter Run at the en...

Steve_L

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5r2

We'll I've just finished run 2 of week 5 was dreading run two but not I'm really worried for run 3 I know it's all mind over matter but it's the knowing il be...

We'll I've just finished run 2 of week 5 was dreading run two but not I'm really...

Notsobigdoug

•8 years ago

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Wk 7 run 1 - the hardest so far...

I am so proud to have got this far, but worried that it doesn't feel any 'easier'. I left a two day gap between wk6r3 and wk7r1, so perhaps that was the...

I am so proud to have got this far, but worried that it doesn't feel any 'easier...

Ucandothis

Graduate•8 years ago

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W4R1 barely conquered

Week 4 is HARD! I felt ready to move on after the W3R3 so I did. I was fine for the first 3 minute run, but halfway through the 5 minute run I needed to slow...

Week 4 is HARD! I felt ready to move on after the W3R3 so I did. I was fine for ...

Shivani05

Graduate•8 years ago

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W3R2 - cautious optimism

I was looking forward to getting out there again today, until the rain and icy wind arrived just before I finished work. Tempting as it was to stay indoors,...

I was looking forward to getting out there again today, until the rain and icy w...

LisaRose74

•8 years ago

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Afraid I might have been a tad enthusiastic :(

On w1r3 tomorrow... but felt really good thismoring and was chomping at the bit to go run... but I refrained.. knowing I should stick to the programme.. that...

On w1r3 tomorrow... but felt really good thismoring and was chomping at the bit ...

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

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W7R2 this morning

I ran without Laura this morning. And for the first time wasn't really looking forward to it - in fact I fell asleep again after my alarm went off. Only about...

I ran without Laura this morning. And for the first time wasn't really looking f...

JaySeeSkinny

Graduate•8 years ago

7 Replies

Painful Shin

So I started running again at the beginning of last month after not doing it for a month and I have developed pain in my left leg where my shin is. The pain is...

So I started running again at the beginning of last month after not doing it for...

Brooklyn97

•8 years ago

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Earth stood hard as iron...

Lots of thoughts today as I set out on my second Stamina run.. Did the first try on Sunday... different and quite exciting, ( see last post) ! Stamina is, as...

Lots of thoughts today as I set out on my second Stamina run.. Did the first try...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

34 Replies

running

does anyone suffer palpitations a few hours after running ?

parcelqueen

Graduate•8 years ago

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W1 R1.

So today completed the 1st run of this plan and boy am my legs feeling it now. Started off with my sister who has already completed the plan but after the 1st...

So today completed the 1st run of this plan and boy am my legs feeling it now. S...

SciFi1881

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 done, letting my head scare me of run 3!

So I have completed run 2 of week 5 today and I found it very hard, it was only my music that got me through, I am very overweight and in all honesty suprised...

So I have completed run 2 of week 5 today and I found it very hard, it was only ...

hel212000

Graduate•8 years ago

13 Replies

I have germs!!!!!!!

Hi All, I've got the bloody lurgy! After my 6.6km accidental run on Saturday I have been feeling worse and worse as the time's gone on! I'm feeling achy...

Hi All, I've got the bloody lurgy! After my 6.6km accidental run on Saturday ...

ElsieW

Graduate•8 years ago

10 Replies

Anyone struggling with week 6?

Was dreading week 5 with the 20 minute final run but I did it and it wasn't as hard as I expected. Thought week six would be a piece of cake but I'm finding...

Was dreading week 5 with the 20 minute final run but I did it and it wasn't as h...

Kezz100

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Wk7 R3

Half Term and a lovely neighbour means I was able to go for a run in the middle of the day when the sun was out and the whole thing felt great. My legs were...

Half Term and a lovely neighbour means I was able to go for a run in the middle ...

CatRuns

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R3 - Keele Woods

It's half-term, and my family live in Staffordshire. Keele is where I did my undergraduate degree, and I have many fond memories there - so I thought what...

It's half-term, and my family live in Staffordshire. Keele is where I did my und...

yamiskoi

Graduate•8 years ago

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W1 R2 harder than I thought!

So, the second run was more of a challenge than the first! Came very close to stopping about two thirds of the way through but persevered and completed it....

So, the second run was more of a challenge than the first! Came very close to st...

Celtprof

Graduate•8 years ago

13 Replies

Electric Shock Therapy

Yowsers. Just had a sports massage with electro acupuncture pen thingy. That was a novel experience. On some parts just felt like a pin-prick, others like a...

Yowsers. Just had a sports massage with electro acupuncture pen thingy. That was...

Rignold

•8 years ago

20 Replies

Starting Couch to 5k today.

Finally about to do something good in my life and take up running and get fit. My wonderful sister told me to do this plan after she had done it and helped her...

Finally about to do something good in my life and take up running and get fit. M...

SciFi1881

Graduate•8 years ago

13 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2016

W1R2

W7R1 - cold, wet, slippy, muddy - brilliant!

Week 7 run 2

W1R2

Week 6 run1

To count, or not to count.....

No running for me this week :(

6.5k trail...and I even huffed and puffed up a hill🙂!

W6R3

Wk3D1 - Didn't think I could do it!...

Technophobia is not so bad

Who's building a portfolio of events for this year?

W5r2

Wk 7 run 1 - the hardest so far...

W4R1 barely conquered

W3R2 - cautious optimism

Afraid I might have been a tad enthusiastic :(

W7R2 this morning

Painful Shin

Earth stood hard as iron...

running

W1 R1.

Week 5 run 2 done, letting my head scare me of run 3!

I have germs!!!!!!!

Anyone struggling with week 6?

Wk7 R3

W6R3 - Keele Woods

W1 R2 harder than I thought!

Electric Shock Therapy

Starting Couch to 5k today.

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