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Week 6, run 1!

Just home from wk6r1. So glad to be doing intervals for this run and actually found it tough going. Maybe that was because I have not run since Wednesday last...

Just home from wk6r1. So glad to be doing intervals for this run and actually fo...

SlowWorm2016

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 7 finished!

Due to the kids being off school this morning was the first time I have done an early morning run. The alarm went off at 6am, and I staggered into my running...

Due to the kids being off school this morning was the first time I have done an ...

tortoisegirl

Graduate•8 years ago

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Happy days post Cornwall!

So after a lovely week or so in Cornwall, with terrific scenic routes to chose from, we are home and today I wanted to complete wk9 run1. I like to run first...

So after a lovely week or so in Cornwall, with terrific scenic routes to chose f...

Millsie-J

Graduate•8 years ago

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Thinking of starting this

Hello Everyone, My name is Wendy and I'am already on the weightloss forum. I have been attending the gym doing weights, walking on treadmill (speed 7.5 incline...

Hello Everyone, My name is Wendy and I'am already on the weightloss forum. I hav...

Gottodothis

•8 years ago

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week 4

started week 4 this morning, thought i was gonna struggle with the 5 min runs, but managed it all and feel ok :)

started week 4 this morning, thought i was gonna struggle with the 5 min runs, b...

sildar

•8 years ago

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Finally!

After many weeks on the IC and almost as many spent rebuilding my physical and mental stamina, this morning I finally managed a pain-free non-stop 5km run. It...

After many weeks on the IC and almost as many spent rebuilding my physical and m...

secan

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5R1... tick

All done.. and our 12 yr old daughter ran so confidently and was so proud at the end of it, that it made the run feel easier for me as she has wanted to run...

All done.. and our 12 yr old daughter ran so confidently and was so proud at the...

MVeganlatte

Graduate•8 years ago

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On to W8 ...

W8R1 done tonight with some new running shoes, wow it made a difference. I reported earlier I was getting some foot pain which is still there but only when...

W8R1 done tonight with some new running shoes, wow it made a difference. I repo...

simonHumph

Graduate•8 years ago

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Been away for too long

Haven't been around for a while, I got the tendonitis in my knee which put me out of action for a while, then I hit 50 and I gave up. In the mean time my...

Haven't been around for a while, I got the tendonitis in my knee which put me ou...

plop

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 8

Should be on week 7 run 3 but forgot I had only done 2 week 7's so did week 8 by mistake and I ran for an entire 28 mins and covered 4.14k. I'm laying on...

Should be on week 7 run 3 but forgot I had only done 2 week 7's so did week 8 by...

Titch121

•8 years ago

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Week 9 run 3!!!!!

I can't believe it. I've done it :) feeling on top of the world right now. So I may have graduated on an unusual place (a rig bobbing around in the North Sea...

I can't believe it. I've done it :) feeling on top of the world right now. So I ...

sparklyowl

Graduate•8 years ago

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Finished Week 1

Feeling great my daughter and I have just completed our third run. Bring it on week 2. We're feeling very happy on our journey to 5K.

Feeling great my daughter and I have just completed our third run. Bring it on ...

pollymum

•8 years ago

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Pride comes before......

A blip.... After the euphoria of completing W5R3 I was looking forward to starting Week 6 this morning. It's been a busy week, so I was maybe feeling a little...

A blip.... After the euphoria of completing W5R3 I was looking forward to starti...

Rosie958

Graduate•8 years ago

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Elevation?

Just wondering what your average elevation is for your local runs? I live in mid Devon and there are so many hills that whatever route I take involves...

Just wondering what your average elevation is for your local runs? I live in mid...

Natasha-H

Graduate•8 years ago

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Support the Breasts :-)

I ran my first 5k race today in 35.57. I could perhaps have done it a bit faster, but it was a very hot day and I started out very slowly just to be sure not...

I ran my first 5k race today in 35.57. I could perhaps have done it a bit faster...

PippiRuns

•8 years ago

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10k race

So this time last year I was nearly a graduate and today I ran in new forest 10k race....slow and steady all the way. Very proud of medal. I am the shorter,...

So this time last year I was nearly a graduate and today I ran in new forest 10k...

Wizzie1967

Graduate•8 years ago

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For those that worry about how they look on a run.......

I've read loads of post on here about people being concerned about how they look especially when they first start running. I guess it's a normal reaction as...

I've read loads of post on here about people being concerned about how they look...

lightweightkate

Graduate•8 years ago

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Gasp, did 5k run :D

Well, I mapped it out a route on 'map my run' last night, and worked it out to be 5k without the warm up/down stretches, and I ran it! It was so cold setting...

Well, I mapped it out a route on 'map my run' last night, and worked it out to ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Running Again!

I'm back! :) Have not been around on the forum for a while but having now completed my MSc will have a bit more time on my hands to revisit my favourite forum!...

I'm back! :) Have not been around on the forum for a while but having now comple...

melly4012

Graduate•8 years ago

26 Replies

W5R1 done with the tribe all together again. :-)

Our 12 year old daughter has been flagging a bit and thought she might want to just do a brisk walk today; she has needed lots of encouragement to finish runs...

Our 12 year old daughter has been flagging a bit and thought she might want to j...

VeganNelly

Graduate•8 years ago

11 Replies

Slow it down!

Having read lots of responses to posts saying to 'slow it down' I don't really know what 'slow' is! I'm using a treadmill because of eye problems and I'm...

Having read lots of responses to posts saying to 'slow it down' I don't really k...

Jigglemooce

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

Moving on

Week 3 - run 2 was Wednesday then run 3 was this morning so slightly longer gap than I'd have liked. Found it the hardest day so far on my legs, the outer...

Week 3 - run 2 was Wednesday then run 3 was this morning so slightly longer gap ...

Jigglemooce

Graduate•8 years ago

4 Replies

Don't forget to breathe 🙄

So, Laura and I split up a couple of weeks ago and I have been missing her Now that I think that I am an elite athlete having completed C25K 😂😂, I thought...

So, Laura and I split up a couple of weeks ago and I have been missing her Now ...

lightweightkate

Graduate•8 years ago

7 Replies

Wk8R2......and new running shoes 👟😊

Well after a terrible attempt on Monday evening (I couldn't even call it a practice run, high humidity, too hot, asthma) I took a few days off, but managed r2...

Well after a terrible attempt on Monday evening (I couldn't even call it a pract...

Scruffy64

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

Help for heel pain

Hi I need a bit of advice for my hubby. He started this c25k with me and we completed w5 r1 this morning. He is struggling with heel pain, it is intermittent...

Hi I need a bit of advice for my hubby. He started this c25k with me and we comp...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Quest aided by deep thought of "Tiggers" "Baggy Pants" and "Knobbly Knees"

Good run today despite having worries at start with as others say those pesky "Gremlins". Didn't do my regular Friday run so 3 days rest. Started thinking to...

Good run today despite having worries at start with as others say those pesky "G...

Hidden

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Back out there!

I've just had enforced "couchness" with a sore knee. It's been very frustrating especially as it happened so soon after I graduated but I went out for the...

I've just had enforced "couchness" with a sore knee. It's been very frustrating ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

4 Replies

A much better day!

After feeling very deflated yesterday, I attempted week 6 run 1 again today (inspired by the Great North Run!). I was determined it wasn't going to beat me...

After feeling very deflated yesterday, I attempted week 6 run 1 again today (ins...

TRICIA1008

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Final run completed

yes I feel pleased with myself this morning as I have completed the w9r3. I only joined this forum when I was week 8 so fairly new on here but I can see what...

yes I feel pleased with myself this morning as I have completed the w9r3. I only...

Dusky-Chicken

Graduate•8 years ago

22 Replies

Help!

First time posting but have been lurking in the background and gaining silent support from you wonderful people 😊 I seem to be stuck on week 5 run 2! I've had...

First time posting but have been lurking in the background and gaining silent su...

mariamc67

Graduate•8 years ago

14 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2016

Week 6, run 1!

Week 7 finished!

Happy days post Cornwall!

Thinking of starting this

week 4

Finally!

W5R1... tick

On to W8 ...

Been away for too long

Week 8

Week 9 run 3!!!!!

Finished Week 1

Pride comes before......

Elevation?

Support the Breasts :-)

10k race

For those that worry about how they look on a run.......

Gasp, did 5k run :D

Running Again!

W5R1 done with the tribe all together again. :-)

Slow it down!

Moving on

Don't forget to breathe 🙄

Wk8R2......and new running shoes 👟😊

Help for heel pain

Quest aided by deep thought of "Tiggers" "Baggy Pants" and "Knobbly Knees"

Back out there!

A much better day!

Final run completed

Help!

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