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WELL WEEK 7 run one.. you weren't so bad!:)

Actually think I might have enjoyed some of this run.. first five minutes are always tough for me while I get into it and get head around the fact it's...

Actually think I might have enjoyed some of this run.. first five minutes are a...

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

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W3R1

Well, that's was harder than I thought. it was a bit to warm with the sun shining on my very hot face. It was quite windy too and a bit soggy under foot in...

Well, that's was harder than I thought. it was a bit to warm with the sun shinin...

Tilly48

Graduate•8 years ago

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Calf muscle pain whilst running - stretching issue?

Hi! I've just started Week 6 of the Couch to 5K plan, however, I realised that during my last run of W5 and this first one about a quarter of my way in my...

Hi! I've just started Week 6 of the Couch to 5K plan, however, I realised that d...

georun

•8 years ago

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Fast enough to get there...

After the excitement of the bouncing running shoes,( last post)...I felt in need of a slightly gentler run on Good Friday morning. Just go out, run and do what...

After the excitement of the bouncing running shoes,( last post)...I felt in need...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

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Stepping stones today and it's actually ok

First day of the school hols and eldest son bored, youngest son Ill and husband working. Lashing down with rain early on and nobody wants to do anything I...

First day of the school hols and eldest son bored, youngest son Ill and husband ...

mummybrummy

Graduate•8 years ago

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6 months on the bench

Hi I need some inspiration and motivation to get myself off the bench and back out there running. After graduating in November I have been on the bench with a...

Hi I need some inspiration and motivation to get myself off the bench and back o...

Helein

Graduate•8 years ago

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Almost talked myself out of it this morning but went out anyway. Week 5 run 2 done!

I took one look out of the window and really didn't want to go out cos of the wind and rain but I went out anyway. I completed the 2 8 minute runs but it was a...

I took one look out of the window and really didn't want to go out cos of the wi...

jhwin6

•8 years ago

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wife is starting w2 r1 today

I'll be going out with wife today as the bad weather subsides to start her 2nd week of c25k, she's doing OK but getting knee pain after, so I'm watching her...

I'll be going out with wife today as the bad weather subsides to start her 2nd w...

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R1...outside again!

My poor treadmill is probably feeling abandoned by now! After reading how tough week 6 is I was a little nervous about this run. This time I took my son,...

My poor treadmill is probably feeling abandoned by now! After reading how tough ...

Anica1234

Graduate•8 years ago

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Feeling scared

Hi I'm new to posting. I started this journey before Christmas but due to illness and childcare problems I am still on week3. I am amazed at how I am able to...

Hi I'm new to posting. I started this journey before Christmas but due to illne...

worleypj

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Podcast music

How do I get the music to accompany the podcast ? Just starting week 4 and can't seem to access the tunes ?

How do I get the music to accompany the podcast ? Just starting week 4 and can't...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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1st and 2nd day of my first week complete

Hello everyone, I have just started on the C25K journey and have really enjoyed myself so far. I have to run with a buggy because I have twin girls so I don't...

Hello everyone, I have just started on the C25K journey and have really enjoyed ...

Bluewings

•8 years ago

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Heart attack fear

Now I know this is the fear of the unknown but I have a huge fear of having a heart attack whilst out running. Although I say out running at the moment I am...

Now I know this is the fear of the unknown but I have a huge fear of having a he...

Lyndsf

•8 years ago

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Hope Springs Quest week 3 - Feel free to join

Hope springs Quest Week 3 Hope for all those Hoping to get off the IC Spring for either Spring or a Bunny Hops. I hope everyone is is doing ok and those who...

Hope springs Quest Week 3 Hope for all those Hoping to get off the IC Spring f...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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First run on a treadmill?!

This morning I was prepared for a windy and possibly drizzly run but having looked out of the window, it's a torrential storm in these parts! I need to run...

This morning I was prepared for a windy and possibly drizzly run but having look...

Celtprof

Graduate•8 years ago

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Punishment

Went for a run this morning. Forgot to switch on my Watch. Not a good start. I was feeling really tired and gave up after 2k. Not proud of myself, dejected,...

Went for a run this morning. Forgot to switch on my Watch. Not a good start. I w...

nhs2015

Graduate•8 years ago

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Starting tomorrow

I've decided after seeing pics of myself that I'm really not happy with and getting into a bit of a rut, that I'm starting couch to 5k tomorrow morning. I've...

I've decided after seeing pics of myself that I'm really not happy with and gett...

Kitk

•8 years ago

26 Replies

Back running again!

Well after the ankle i jury I had a weeks rest before our trip to Gibraltar where we did plenty of walking, i wore an ankle strap for extra support but had no...

Well after the ankle i jury I had a weeks rest before our trip to Gibraltar wher...

Big-Andy

Graduate•8 years ago

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5K+ Stepping Stones

After graduating on Saturday I intend to start Stepping Stones tomorrow. Let's see how that goes!

After graduating on Saturday I intend to start Stepping Stones tomorrow. Let's s...

ladyharvills

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5R2 - getting nervous now!

I was a bit delayed doing this run but headed out today in between showers. It was pretty windy so stuck to the park rather than risk the seafront, plus the...

I was a bit delayed doing this run but headed out today in between showers. It ...

LisaRose74

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Just done W1R3!!

Wow! Really pleased to have arrived at the end of Week 1. My feet are a bit more comfortable - I can still feel it in my calves but I think that is to be...

Wow! Really pleased to have arrived at the end of Week 1. My feet are a bit mo...

AikenDrum

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Well, that's more like it ...💦🏃🏻💦

After a 10k run which felt harder than usual on Friday, I really enjoyed my 5K pavement pounder early this morning! I haven't run before breakfast for a while...

After a 10k run which felt harder than usual on Friday, I really enjoyed my 5K p...

Sandraj39

Graduate•8 years ago

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Paces

On the C25k+ podcasts Laura sets a number of strides/min, with music to match. She also emphasises short, light (if only) steps. While I find I can synchronise...

On the C25k+ podcasts Laura sets a number of strides/min, with music to match. S...

Austen304

•8 years ago

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You're a bunch of beloveds 😊

in the lakes with a very dodgy signal, thank you if you've messaged me, still on track, more next week xx

in the lakes with a very dodgy signal, thank you if you've messaged me, still on...

Hidden

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Am I a vehicle?

The plan today was to run on the local parkrun track in order to familiarise with it. Unfortunately it was way too muddy therefore I quickly drafted a plan B...

The plan today was to run on the local parkrun track in order to familiarise wit...

secan

Graduate•8 years ago

25 Replies

When do you start your tracker?

I just wanted to ask you lovely people a question about run tracking apps. I did W1R3 today, and logged it on Strava which I had downloaded before the run....

I just wanted to ask you lovely people a question about run tracking apps. I did...

Geordie_julie

•8 years ago

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W1 complete! Weather made it particularly interesting 😮

Dragged myself out of bed at about 10:30 this morning (in my defence I didn't go to bed til 1am, or 2am depending which way you look at it!) and decided to go...

Dragged myself out of bed at about 10:30 this morning (in my defence I didn't go...

Geordie_julie

•8 years ago

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W5R3 4 seasons in one run!!

Completed W5R3 & feeling great!! I absolutely can run for 20 mins & in all weathers because I just have done haha Headed out as the rain had eased up but it...

Completed W5R3 & feeling great!! I absolutely can run for 20 mins & in all weath...

vickyb5277

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Any advice re upping the tempo??

Hi guys Today was my first run out after 7 weeks off with tendonitis. I had managed to get to week 9 when I got injured but after seeing the Physio for...

Hi guys Today was my first run out after 7 weeks off with tendonitis. I had mana...

Debs4GNR

Graduate•8 years ago

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1 year ago today ...

... I ran W9R3 on the treadmill in our works gym and thus completed C25K. I'm a happy bunny Happy Easter folks. John

... I ran W9R3 on the treadmill in our works gym and thus completed C25K. I'm a ...

John_W

Graduate•8 years ago

12 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2016

WELL WEEK 7 run one.. you weren't so bad!:)

W3R1

Calf muscle pain whilst running - stretching issue?

Fast enough to get there...

Stepping stones today and it's actually ok

6 months on the bench

Almost talked myself out of it this morning but went out anyway. Week 5 run 2 done!

wife is starting w2 r1 today

W6R1...outside again!

Feeling scared

Podcast music

1st and 2nd day of my first week complete

Heart attack fear

Hope Springs Quest week 3 - Feel free to join

First run on a treadmill?!

Punishment

Starting tomorrow

Back running again!

5K+ Stepping Stones

W5R2 - getting nervous now!

Just done W1R3!!

Well, that's more like it ...💦🏃🏻💦

Paces

You're a bunch of beloveds 😊

Am I a vehicle?

When do you start your tracker?

W1 complete! Weather made it particularly interesting 😮

W5R3 4 seasons in one run!!

Any advice re upping the tempo??

1 year ago today ...

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