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Welcome to the last few days of the April, What is your Week?

Well..it feels a tad chilly here... as we slip ( not on the ice I hope) out of April into May.

But... the runs are there, waiting, come rain or shine.. or even snow, as some of our friends up North will confirm:) We will be out there and we will be running :)

The idea of, "What is your Week" ?

Every week we are going to put up a post, so you can add in a little post underneath, to say what week you are planning to do this week.

Sample post (feel free to put as much or as little as you like):

“Hi, I'm Oldfloss, and this week, I am doing the dreaded, week 5 run 3... help!, any tips guys? ”

We are growing so much at the moment and we wanted to have a little fun post ,so we can see who is on what week of the programme, and hopefully it will help everyone to feel more included on the forum.

Please remember it doesn't matter if you stay on the same week for a while, that is fine; it is a journey and it really doesn't matter how long it takes, it will be so worth it when you get to the final run.

At the end of the month there will be a Certificate for you to download and keep; just a little memento of the fact you have completed a whole month of the program. Another full month of running for you.

If you have just graduated, this will be a great place to keep you motivated, there is always the Quest on the Bridge to 10k forum as well, for Graduates.

I will add all the names from this week under this post. Every week for the month of April, the names will roll over into another post.

Let's get a good list going so we can support each other.

(Come on you lurkers, you can do it as well. ?)

Fifitrixiebell

alexpie

Tbae

Bridget007

Millsie-J

TailChaser

Tartiflette

JoP61

alikayV

Thriftyvickie

Margaretlee

Samnev

Girlyengland

Skylark64

Superstarnewbie

NicolaD

RainbowC

Jb33

Madsimmo

Pippayoungart

Mand102

mairi1

Duracellqueen

Nannalyn 53

LiisaM

Kmgw

Amandana

Welshwitch

Runnermum

Runningroni

SnuggleMonster

Anitacstrong

CJDavies

Melo_smiles

Shivani05

Queeny 1969

Nikongirl

Clarab73

frenchvisitor

Sarahjane47

Anitacstrong

Brewdog

oldladyruns

furlmouse

Joyms

I_Can_I_Will

ToniCR

lexi6

Samnev

Shazamie

JaneE71

Irparsnip

lucie_rapunzel

Renidragas

Jay66UK

Sheytan

Cwtch2018

Bobthedog

18Windmill

Supermouse

Nenenene

Birdsong53

Not2old2run

Sarakc

NJGam

JohnLagrue

beardsbn

Leojon66

angdrumm

Christianne57

SammieCh

Nollie26

_kirstyb

oldwheezer69

Roxy

C1air3

LisaLou1402

JoAshlin

Nat26

pianoteacher

JaneE71

oldladyruns

Biguft

Crittermad

Gigabit

Ripcurlrana71

Janey1974

paulanoo

pampam

Jillyalex

Janeym1

trogdelight

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Hiya, I'm about to conquer Week 2 Run 2 tomorrow. Been here once before as I made it to the end of week 8 last November but unfortunately had to stop because of injury.

Missed running so much and so after a 5 month break, I'm back. Started back at the beginning to be safe & all is well so far.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to

He you... that is great.. very well done:) Slow, steady and you will be fine:)

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Gigabit

Got Week 8 Run 1 tomorrow, I'm so close to the end now.

Now I know I can do 25 minutes, 28 minutes doesn't seem a lot further.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toGigabit

It isn't... just think of what is for dinner:) Well done you.. slow and steady as you go :)

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Ripcurlrana71

Hi I’m Alka and riding into week 6 on a high after doing my 20 minute run this morning. Sending positive running energy to you all. 🏃🏻‍♀️😬👏🏼

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toRipcurlrana71

Thank you... well done..move on with those legs finding their happy pace:)

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MadsimmoGraduate

Madsimmo here... I’ll be attempting Week 11 R1 and aiming to do it without Michael Johnson 😱🏃🏽‍♀️

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toMadsimmo

Yeayayayya..running nekkie.... I love it :) x

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Jb33Graduate

Jeanette here... I aim to carry on consolidating by running 3 times this week for 30minutes. Hoping it will begin to feel a bit easier to do.😬

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toJb33

It will...because you get stronger😉Well done!!

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Amandana

I’m on to week 6 this week, and hoping to get out on a trail for the first time if the snow has finally melted - we shockingly got more yesterday so it’s quite a late melt this year! Feeling like I can handle whatever’s to come after a week 5 that started poorly but ended on a high note.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toAmandana

Well done.. snow brrrr.... chilly here but no snow! Go you !

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Janey1974

Hi it's Jane ... I ran w6r1 today and it was a beast but I made it through !! Can't thank you enough for the great support and motivation on here 🙏🏼🌸

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toJaney1974

Well done you..keep it slow and steady and let the new running legs find their happy pace:)

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Bridget007Graduate

I’m doing W7R2 on Tuesday. I did W7R1 today as the weather looks like it’s going to be terrible here for the next 24 hours ☔️☔️ I really enjoyed the run and my other half and children were walking the dogs while I ran round and they all looked quite stunned that I just kept going and going 🤣🤣

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toBridget007

Very well done.. great to surprise folk isn't it:)

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Melo_smilesGraduate

Hi everyone,

On Monday evening I’m “finishing for Matt” and run/walking 3.7miles with my running group. 30min run with a friend on Thursday and I would really love to give Park Run a go on Saturday 😬

Happy running everyone this week 🏃🏼‍♀️😊

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toMelo_smiles

Sounds wonderful.. well done you. Enjoy and work towards that Park Run:)

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Melo_smilesGraduate in reply toOldfloss

Thanks Oldfloss 😊 I’ve wanted to give Park Run a go for a while but I’ve been worrying I’ll finish last and all the volunteers would be hanging around waiting for me to finish 😳 I know I’m just overthinking it and just need to go along and enjoy it 🤞😁

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toMelo_smiles

You won't be last ata all.. and you will have fun..which is what it is all about:)

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18WindmillGraduate

Next one is week 6 run 2, but after a lucky spell of being able to run 3 times a week I'll be back to twice! Hopefully get to the end of week 6 by the end of next week! Happy running...and week...all. 👍👍👍

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to18Windmill

Slow and steady does it... well done you :)

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SnuggleMonsterGraduate

My next run will be week 7 run 2. The 25-minuters have nearly beaten me and left me with niggles that have taken an extra rest day to sort. Kind of glad I have to do them 4 times over before I have a shot at even longer x

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toSnuggleMonster

You will be fine..just relax and let the legs find a comfy and sustainable pace:)

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Jay66UKGraduate

This week is Week 6 for me. Run 1 this morning; run 2 Tuesday; run 3 Thursday if possible but work may prevail , Saturday otherwise.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toJay66UK

Brilliant..the longer runs are made for relaxed and gentle running... find your happy pace:)

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CJDaviesGraduate

W4R2 tomorrow. Had three days ‘rest’ this weekend as been away with the family. Not sure rest sums it up as yesterday we went cycling with two kids in a trailer behind me- not sure the legs are ready for a run tomorrow so definitely very slow and very very steady.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toCJDavies

Slow is fine,,, well done you... a warm up is always useful:)

I’m doing week 7 this week. I did 25 minutes today so I’m wondering what I’ll be doing for the next 3 weeks ?? I suppose I could have a sneaky look forward but I’d prefer to be surprised. Had an Epsom salts bath tonight. Nice 👍

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You will be doing wonderfully... relaxing into the longer runs and letting the new legs carry you:)

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NeneneneGraduate

Hi there! My name's Nene and I ran the second run of week 7 today.

Overall it's going well, just get a nerve pinched or something in the last few minutes of my runs so my right leg goes a little numb, but I'm working on defeating that with some thigh and hip stretches. Aside from that, I feel more confident in my running now than I have felt before, so that feels super nice.

Happy running everyone!

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TailChaserGraduate

Hello!! This is a bit scary, I’m starting Week 9. Hopefully tomorrow morning if I can get up and I feel up to it. I’m then going to the gym to iron the lumps and bumps out a bit. I’ve had my gait analysed at a nearby running shop and they were briliant, saying the shoes I had were ideal for me as I was neutral. So, lets see how it goes. Hopefully I can graduate this week but I must try to stay calm and steady - don’t want to muck this up 🤞😁🤞

Have a good week everyone x

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Gratman

Morning all, that's W3R1 out the way 😎

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MumsygillGraduate in reply toGratman

Well done- lovely to be up and out early!

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pianoteacherGraduate

Week 5 for me. Looking forward to the challange of 20 mins non-stop running on Friday :-)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply topianoteacher

Looking good.. the longer runs are lovely :)

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lexi6Graduate

Can I call it my Week 11 run 1 tomorrow? I think I need the discipline still of my 3 runs a week and start park runs to keep motivation. Maybe the next bridge to 10. Hope for a good week for everyone👣

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply tolexi6

You call it what you will..you deserve it... and Bridge to 10K is so much fun :)

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NicolaDGraduate

Still going strong here. Week 7 this week. I'm finding it easier without the intervals funnily enough. Unless I've just been lucky!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toNicolaD

No..the longer runs are what your new legs have been waiting for :) Well done!

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NicolaDGraduate in reply toOldfloss

Well maybe just maybe there is a runner in me after all Floss! Who knew, certainly not me! Can't wait for Wednesday! x

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pampam

Week 5 run 3 completed twice. First time was great. I repeated it a few days later, today and it was ugh!

I’ll move on to week 6 run 1.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply topampam

Just do the runs once.... that is all that is needed.. well done:)

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Jillyalex

Hi I’m Jill and I have just done Week 6 run 1 and actually found it really enjoyable and fun! Think I have caught the bug. Such a great programme preparing us all for the next run. 🏃‍♀️And of course great support on here.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toJillyalex

Well done you.... :)

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Janeym1

Just done week5 run 2 and just about ok even though I was cold and seemed to be running backwards as it was so windy!!

A bit freaked out with a 20min run on Wednesday .... why such a jump from run 2????

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toJaneym1

Not really a jump..you are ready..take it gently and you will be fine😉

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pampam in reply toJaneym1

Just slow yourself down at the start and keep slowing yourself down throughout. That’s how to cope. You’ll be fine- you’ll find the legs just keep going and the breathing is fine too! But keep slowing down. To complete it, I slowed down more than previous runs.

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Janeym1 in reply topampam

Thank you - really good advice . I think I try to go too fast and get tired quickly. Will pace myself !

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Week 5 run 3 is next for me. I really don’t know how that will go but I’m kind of looking forward to the challenge

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toKeepcalm-keepsmiling

It will be fine..slow and steady!

I've just completed W3 yesterday. Week 4 tomorrow!

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Well done you 😊

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trogdelightGraduate

Hi, tackling week 5 run 2 tomorrow, then run 3 on Thursday or Friday. Not sure if I can do it, but will try my best.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply totrogdelight

Hope you had a great run :)

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NJGamGraduate

W7R1 on Wednesday. Actually looking forward to it which is a bit of a surprise! Hardest thing is fitting in runs around work and childcare. Just about managing to squeeze it all in as I really want to complete this before June. I was a bit blasé about finishing it to begin with, as I never thought I’d actually get bitten by the running bug. How wrong can you be?!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toNJGam

SuperMama... go you... very well done :)

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angdrumm

I repeated week 1 and did run 3 yesterday so tomorrow its on to w2 r1

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toangdrumm

Well done you....Slow and steady as you go:)

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slow-farahGraduate

Hi 😊 I did w7 r2 yesterday and am doing r3 tomorrow. I'm also planning on going to my second parkrun this weekend and I signed up for race for life in june.

I can't quite believe I'm only 2 weeks away from graduating 😱 seems a bit surreal.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

So close now.. well done you.. slow and steady as you go :)

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Dannoodles

Hi Oldfloss

so after a massive wobble of “no way can I run 5 minutes 😬” I actually got off my backside after much encouragement from my boy and 🎉yeay we did it week 4 run 1😊. I am actually really surprised that I found it ok - I feel like I have found a bit of a rhythm with my jogging , very very slow but not uncomfortable. The only issue I had was one of my neighbours laughing at me when I was in a walking bit and saying “shouldn’t you be running”. My son instantly got my spirits up saying “you are training with me not her mum - you are doing amazing” 🤗that gave me a nice boost and we did it. so I am very happy right now 😊😊

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