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Things I never thought I'd enjoy before I started running

Trailing my hand through a rain laden, overgrown, hedge. There are others but after this mornings run that is THE BEST.

Trailing my hand through a rain laden, overgrown, hedge. There are others but af...

pollyp1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Double First!

First run of week 8 completed and in the rain! It started raining once towards the end of a run but today is the first time I've actually started, and...

First run of week 8 completed and in the rain! It started raining once towards ...

OldPossum

•8 years ago

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Week 6 done !

Never thought I'd get this far. I actually ran for 25 minutes last night ! Apart from feeling like I had clown feet on the warm down 5 minutes I actually...

Never thought I'd get this far. I actually ran for 25 minutes last night ! Apa...

LisaB1971

•8 years ago

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Starting C25K again!!😉

Just started C25K for the 3rd time having already graduated twice over the last few years.... Due to busy job and having two young children it's been hard to...

Just started C25K for the 3rd time having already graduated twice over the last ...

SarahT1

•8 years ago

7 Replies

New Shoes.

After 500+ km I've had to retire the karrimors and get some proper running shoes. Aliboo told me its customary to post a pic so here they are :)

After 500+ km I've had to retire the karrimors and get some proper running shoes...

paulb67

Graduate•8 years ago

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Just started

All my life I've said that I hate running...so far I have completed the first 2 runs of week one and it felt alright...long may it continue!

All my life I've said that I hate running...so far I have completed the first 2 ...

Zezie

•8 years ago

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Week one eek!

Hi everyone! I completed week one run one this morning and it was tough! I found I could run some of the 60 second sessions but not all of them. I think maybe...

Hi everyone! I completed week one run one this morning and it was tough! I found...

freshlycutgrass

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Week 9 run 3 but what now?!

I actually completed my third run this morning - couldn't wait to get up early this morning and do it. What a change from my previous attempts at running...

I actually completed my third run this morning - couldn't wait to get up early t...

BoltonGnome

Graduate•8 years ago

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Another 9/1 run done today....

There have been a couple of other 9/1er's here today, and I'm #3! Perfect evening for it. Blue skies, warm, about 20 degrees, light wind. Sounds idyllic...

There have been a couple of other 9/1er's here today, and I'm #3! Perfect eveni...

Big_fella

Graduate•8 years ago

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July was all uphill!!!

I graduated C25k 3 years ago now and I have to say I'm completely and utterly hooked on running. I love to set myself new challenges and for July I completed...

I graduated C25k 3 years ago now and I have to say I'm completely and utterly ho...

ju-ju-

Graduate•8 years ago

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W13R1 - My first 5K in under 30 minutes!

So four weeks after graduating I've hit my ultimate goal - to run 5K in under 30 minutes. It feels pretty good. I see lots of people in this forum asking "Why...

So four weeks after graduating I've hit my ultimate goal - to run 5K in under 30...

timbradley

Graduate•8 years ago

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I'm new ...post two

thanks to those who helped me last week. Today I completed W2R2 but at silly o'clock - 5pm - I was hot, tired and hungry. In an unusual occurrence at 55...

thanks to those who helped me last week. Today I completed W2R2 but at silly o'...

Sofargoner

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 2 day 2 postponed for vertigo :(

Gutted....... Think that would end the post in one word 😭 So proud of my achievements last week all prepared for today's run until through the night every...

Gutted....... Think that would end the post in one word 😭 So proud of my achie...

Titchy21

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Basking in the joy of post W9R3

I did it! I started the Couch to 5K back in April and after a forced break of two weeks half-way through, I completed my last Week 9 run this morning! I'm...

I did it! I started the Couch to 5K back in April and after a forced break of tw...

Plumness

Graduate•8 years ago

21 Replies

Help

I used to be slimmer and I used to run. When I could run a few miles at a time I felt great and enjoyed it. Now I can't run the length of myself and am...

I used to be slimmer and I used to run. When I could run a few miles at a time ...

littlen

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Same Old Legs

Runs 1 and 2 of Wk1 were fine - good, even - but somewhere after Run 2 I developed weak ankles and knees. (I'm 58 and weight 11.7 stone) I tried Run 3 on...

Runs 1 and 2 of Wk1 were fine - good, even - but somewhere after Run 2 I develop...

MrsLis

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

New trainers

I have finally decided to retire my loyal and faithful trainers. I have worn them for every step of my c25k journey, and since joining a club, but the day has...

I have finally decided to retire my loyal and faithful trainers. I have worn the...

Wizzie1967

Graduate•8 years ago

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Nose to the treadmill. ..

So. We've joined the gym. Yes, we've become one of "those" couples who everyone wants to punch on the nose. Anyway, I ran on the treadmill for the first time...

So. We've joined the gym. Yes, we've become one of "those" couples who everyone ...

Janey1012

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Newbie

Hi all I'm a complete newcomer to exercise after a long bout of ill health. Any helpful tips? Thanks xx

Hi all I'm a complete newcomer to exercise after a long bout of ill health. Any ...

Dippydoo

•8 years ago

20 Replies

Lead legs..

I find this running lark so confusing. Saturday I did W5R3 and was buzzing afterwards, I could never imagine running for 20 mins, today started W6R1 and found...

I find this running lark so confusing. Saturday I did W5R3 and was buzzing after...

Jmiss

Graduate•8 years ago

11 Replies

Do you have to run every day? Can't see...

I've seen the plan of what you have to run each week - are you expected to run every day?

I've seen the plan of what you have to run each week - are you expected to run e...

alt14

•8 years ago

9 Replies

I done a full 5K

So yesterday i done the 5K i was aiming for whilst doing this C25K and yes i walked some of it i ran when i could and completed it so im really happy with that...

So yesterday i done the 5K i was aiming for whilst doing this C25K and yes i wal...

ADH94

•8 years ago

7 Replies

WK9R1 starting to feel concerned about what next!!!

Wk 9 r1 done today, 30 min's in the bag wow, wow wow !!! it is starting to get harder to get out of the door now it's longer runs. I'm sure it's all in the...

Wk 9 r1 done today, 30 min's in the bag wow, wow wow !!! it is starting to get h...

aostler

Graduate•8 years ago

11 Replies

Week7 Complete!

Uber Cheesy I know: But however difficult it may seem on the way round NOTHING during can compare to the way I feel after I've finished a run. so proud of...

Uber Cheesy I know: But however difficult it may seem on the way round NOTHING ...

samanthazhungry

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Ill health and starting to run

There have been a few posts on the forum last week about the difficulties starting exercise when in poor health and very out of shape. Then I heard this chap...

There have been a few posts on the forum last week about the difficulties starti...

Inominate

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Week 6 complete

Week 6 run 3 completed this morning, I can't believe I am running properly. Onto week 7 on Wednesday. Ohh my god I could graduate in 3ish weeks time. Thank you...

Week 6 run 3 completed this morning, I can't believe I am running properly. Onto...

Vanessa291

Graduate•8 years ago

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Post Grad - More lessons learned!

It's been around 4 weeks since I graduated, and I've been saving up more 'lessons learned'! So here goes :) 1) My graduation run took place at the Southsea...

It's been around 4 weeks since I graduated, and I've been saving up more 'lesson...

Allydee

Graduate•8 years ago

2 Replies

Roll Call July 2016

Please join me is saying congratulations to our newest Graduates for July 2016. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Tombenoly Timbradley Sdrake...

Please join me is saying congratulations to our newest Graduates for July 2016. ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

23 Replies

August Graduation Badge 2016

Hi there Congratulations on your graduation. Please leave your username here for me or Poppypug so we can organise your well deserved graduation badge. we...

Hi there Congratulations on your graduation. Please leave your username here fo...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

132 Replies

5K Beats per minute experiment!

I discovered an excellent set of podcasts called 'Motion Traxx' which are set at a variety of beats per minute. The music is o.k.... it helps to keep me on...

I discovered an excellent set of podcasts called 'Motion Traxx' which are set at...

Allydee

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for August 2016

Things I never thought I'd enjoy before I started running

Double First!

Week 6 done !

Starting C25K again!!😉

New Shoes.

Just started

Week one eek!

Week 9 run 3 but what now?!

Another 9/1 run done today....

July was all uphill!!!

W13R1 - My first 5K in under 30 minutes!

I'm new ...post two

Week 2 day 2 postponed for vertigo :(

Basking in the joy of post W9R3

Help

Same Old Legs

New trainers

Nose to the treadmill. ..

Newbie

Lead legs..

Do you have to run every day? Can't see...

I done a full 5K

WK9R1 starting to feel concerned about what next!!!

Week7 Complete!

Ill health and starting to run

Week 6 complete

Post Grad - More lessons learned!

Roll Call July 2016

August Graduation Badge 2016

5K Beats per minute experiment!

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