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Anyone else on week 3? Also did same run fine on mon but had pins & needles tonight in feet at end of session. Any advice?

Tonight I braved the cold and did week 3, run 2. Did it fine on Monday, but tonight my leg muscles felt tighter (maybe due to coldness) and towards the end of...

Tonight I braved the cold and did week 3, run 2. Did it fine on Monday, but toni...

Jeb2012

•6 years ago

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W5,R1...”just start with a 5 min run”..😱😂😱😂

Evening .. Completed run one of week five...love how it says, just start with a five minute run 😂😂 Got through it, didn’t die, good sign ... Second one hurt,...

Evening .. Completed run one of week five...love how it says, just start with a ...

OlderThanDirt

Graduate•6 years ago

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I can do this!

I did it! OK it was only week one run one, but I did it. Restarting is difficult, and I agree with everyone who says the first run is the most difficult, BUT...

I did it! OK it was only week one run one, but I did it. Restarting is difficult...

allegrachick

Graduate•6 years ago

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Recommended insoles for running shoes

I have found whilst running my feet turn in so I am landing not flattly on the base of my feet. There are soo many to choose from. Any ideas? 👟👍🏻

I have found whilst running my feet turn in so I am landing not flattly on the b...

MrsJoel

•6 years ago

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Michael Mosley’s ideas

Anybody watching BBC1 tonight at 8pm when Michael Mosley downplayed the value of walking 10k steps daily, but strongly recommended interval training and also...

Anybody watching BBC1 tonight at 8pm when Michael Mosley downplayed the value of...

Oldgal68

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

Running Stoned

Thank you for,telling me about this Pm3eak : The Truth About Getting Fit, BBC1 at 8 tonight. Apparently we get high on running because it releases endo...

Thank you for,telling me about this Pm3eak : The Truth About Getting Fit, BBC1 a...

Hidden

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Run/Walk

For the last couple of months I have been recording the distance I have been covering with a combination of running and walking December I covered 365km...

For the last couple of months I have been recording the distance I have been cov...

rolysmate

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running v Walking

The Truth about getting Fit - BBC 1 ooooh! Very interesting - see it is good for us 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🙌

The Truth about getting Fit - BBC 1 ooooh! Very interesting - see it is good for...

ebcroquet

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Surprised myself!

Well after a little hiatus and a loss of confidence after not being able to do week 4, I've just done it! I repeated week 3 but feel buzzing tonight (yes, I...

Well after a little hiatus and a loss of confidence after not being able to do w...

badcrumble

•6 years ago

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Week 7 done and feeling great!

Just completed the final run of week 7 tonight. That’s four times I have run for 25 minutes in the last 8 days. Today instead of using my trusty MP3 player...

Just completed the final run of week 7 tonight. That’s four times I have run fo...

Sigered

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk5R1 in the bag

Well that’s wK5R1 in the bag second run since the flu and it is starting to feel normal again. Two lots of 8mins next time. Nervously looking forward to that....

Well that’s wK5R1 in the bag second run since the flu and it is starting to feel...

Unfitwestie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Speed 1234 1234

Have become rather addicted to Laura's Speed podcast. I love using it on an after work run when I don't want to be out too long. Laura's counting seems quite...

Have become rather addicted to Laura's Speed podcast. I love using it on an afte...

DebJogsOn

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3+, squelch!

In the middle of One of Those Weeks, today has absolutely felt like One of Those Days. I’ve been tired and unmotivated at work - even though I love my job -...

In the middle of One of Those Weeks, today has absolutely felt like One of Those...

RainbowC

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4 R2 - Is it clicking or am I kidding myself?

Completed W4 R2 tonight. And whilst my leg muscles to still ache and tighten I no longer feel I am on the borderline of a cardiac arrest. That said I am always...

Completed W4 R2 tonight. And whilst my leg muscles to still ache and tighten I n...

smithp24

•6 years ago

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WK5 R2 Done

Just finished R2 of WK5, had a sneaky peek at the next run and oh geeze a whole 20 mins non stop running, i can and i will do it 😀😀😀. Now off home to...

Just finished R2 of WK5, had a sneaky peek at the next run and oh geeze a whole ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Week 4 in the bag!

Can’t believe I’ve got this far!!! 😊😊😊

Jude1963

Graduate•6 years ago

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Gutted

So I took a tumble in the forest this morning (landed in REALLY bad mud, laughed quite a lot!) but sprained my ankle. Walked to car and been active all day...

So I took a tumble in the forest this morning (landed in REALLY bad mud, laughe...

Runmitch42

Graduate•6 years ago

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Trying to get back in shape.....

So, was a fitness instructor for 20 years. I’ve been able to maintain a healthy & happy weight due to all the classes I teach & a clean diet. Unfortunately,...

So, was a fitness instructor for 20 years. I’ve been able to maintain a healthy...

Julieannesjazz

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Week 3 - done and dusted

I made it. No idea how. I went out just to see what happens. Yesterday I started some strength workouts - it was Legs & Cardio Day. I thought I won't be able...

I made it. No idea how. I went out just to see what happens. Yesterday I started...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk6R1 - brrrrrr!

Not my usual time to run - after work - and it is cold out there. Didn’t unzip anything! Enjoyed the variety of run 1 this week and felt good by the 3rd run...

Not my usual time to run - after work - and it is cold out there. Didn’t unzip ...

ebcroquet

•6 years ago

2 Replies

New- looking for motivation!

Hi, I'm new here and have just downloaded the couch to 5k app. I need to lose weight and want to improve my health. I recently had my 2nd baby and am due to...

Hi, I'm new here and have just downloaded the couch to 5k app. I need to lose w...

MrsRose23

•6 years ago

16 Replies

For your safety and security

Just a little reminder to all our new members. Your safety is very important to all of us that work within this forum and we want you to enjoy your experience...

Just a little reminder to all our new members. Your safety is very important to ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

W1R2

Ok week 1 run 2 finished and I ache less this time but fear I ran out of swear words close to the end

Ok week 1 run 2 finished and I ache less this time but fear I ran out of swear w...

robOliver

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Energy gels????

Hi,I m interested to hear peoples views on energy drinks?Do they help or is it a waste of money?I ll try anything and wear anything if it makes running and...

Hi,I m interested to hear peoples views on energy drinks?Do they help or is it a...

HUWY

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Week 4 eat my shorts

Just finished W4 R3 and it was a toughie I must say but nevertheless all done so feeling good. Not quite so many aches and pains as before so perhaps muscles...

Just finished W4 R3 and it was a toughie I must say but nevertheless all done so...

FGB1

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Of course I need trail shoes!

I've just splashed out on expensive road shoes yesterday but love running through the mud. I cannot justify buying another pair of shoes in week 3 ( maybe at...

I've just splashed out on expensive road shoes yesterday but love running throug...

Michele2017

Graduate•6 years ago

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YAHOOOOO W1 RUN2

That was hard !!! But I managed to push through to the end . Feeling really good for doing it , roll on Friday!! Last of all thank you for everyone’s kind...

That was hard !!! But I managed to push through to the end . Feeling really good...

runner-Beanhead

•6 years ago

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Why was today harder than ever? Week 4 run 3

Today was so hard. My knees hurt I was cold. And moody haha. First time in worried about week 5 run.

Today was so hard. My knees hurt I was cold. And moody haha. First time in worri...

Sarahk84

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Week 3

It’s run one of week three a bit of a shock to the system as have had a week off in between due to flu so glad I did I feel superhuman now - the best advice...

It’s run one of week three a bit of a shock to the system as have had a week of...

Debgold

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Unwell after 1st run

Hi, I went for my first run on Monday week 1. Ever since I haven't been well. My head has been sore, my neck & shoulders hurt and I've been feeling nauseous....

Hi, I went for my first run on Monday week 1. Ever since I haven't been well. My...

Dafty15

•6 years ago

7 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2018

Anyone else on week 3? Also did same run fine on mon but had pins & needles tonight in feet at end of session. Any advice?

W5,R1...”just start with a 5 min run”..😱😂😱😂

I can do this!

Recommended insoles for running shoes

Michael Mosley’s ideas

Running Stoned

Run/Walk

Running v Walking

Surprised myself!

Week 7 done and feeling great!

Wk5R1 in the bag

Speed 1234 1234

Week 3+, squelch!

W4 R2 - Is it clicking or am I kidding myself?

WK5 R2 Done

Week 4 in the bag!

Gutted

Trying to get back in shape.....

Week 3 - done and dusted

Wk6R1 - brrrrrr!

New- looking for motivation!

For your safety and security

W1R2

Energy gels????

Week 4 eat my shorts

Of course I need trail shoes!

YAHOOOOO W1 RUN2

Why was today harder than ever? Week 4 run 3

Week 3

Unwell after 1st run

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