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What is your week August week 1

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RealfoodieclubGraduate
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Hello runners:)

Here we are again another month gone and still so changeable with the weather ๐Ÿ˜€.

So many of us running now and doing the most amazing things... This is a great pace to share your thoughts and your running plans with each other:)

I am running three times a week now and slowly getting back to..errr... speed ( ha ha )!

The number of folk on the forum is still increasing... we can hardly keep track! It s tricky to keep up with everyone's progress... it is great to have a little fun post, so we can see who is on which week of the programme, and hopefully it will help everyone to feel more included on the forum.

I apologise if I miss posts or replies, as there really are a lot of us!

We can support, encourage and generally help each other, in a positive and friendly way, with no thought of comparison.

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.

If you have just Graduated, also, this will be a great place to keep you motivated,and the new Quest on here too...please do take a look and join in!

One of the best things about this weekly chat is that you can TALK to each other, support and encourage each other and find folk on the same week or run as you.

So, please do come and join the fun...slip off your running shoes, and just let us know how it is going :)

Please do, also, take extra care when running in the heat...and maybe check out the post on hydration.

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Oldfloss, Realfoodieclub & Roseabi x

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SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate

Week 8 started at the end of last week ๐Ÿ˜€

Realfoodieclub profile image
RealfoodieclubGraduateโ€ข in reply toSueAppleRun

So close now, well done, have a good week ๐Ÿ˜€. Rfc x

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduateโ€ข in reply toRealfoodieclub

Thanks

Fatgirlslim19 profile image
Fatgirlslim19Graduateโ€ข in reply toSueAppleRun

Go Sola! Well done my lovely! So close to graduating now ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŽ“

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduateโ€ข in reply toFatgirlslim19

Thanks we are beginning to really enjoy the progression and already talking about what we will do once we graduate

Rangerred profile image
RangerredGraduate

W5R2 just finished ๐Ÿ’ช

Realfoodieclub profile image
RealfoodieclubGraduateโ€ข in reply toRangerred

Brilliant, you are doing well. Over half way now ๐Ÿ˜€. Rfc x

Fatgirlslim19 profile image
Fatgirlslim19Graduateโ€ข in reply toRangerred

That's great! Week 5 is a brilliant week!

Just done W4R3 this morning so starting the dreaded W5 this week. Crumbs...

Realfoodieclub profile image
RealfoodieclubGraduateโ€ข in reply to

Well done, you are ready for it donโ€™t worry, you will be fine. Rfc x

Fatgirlslim19 profile image
Fatgirlslim19Graduateโ€ข in reply to

Week 5 isn't as scary as you think it's going to be, you can do this. Slow and steady and you'll be fine!

AndyB111s profile image
AndyB111sGraduate

Wk9R1 done and was comfortable, R2 tomorrow morning and then the big one on Friday ๐Ÿ™‚ and a few glasses of el vino to celebrate (hopefully).

Realfoodieclub profile image
RealfoodieclubGraduateโ€ข in reply toAndyB111s

Oh sooo close, have a great week. Rfc x

AndyB111s profile image
AndyB111sGraduateโ€ข in reply toRealfoodieclub

Thanks Rfc... you too. I'm amazed i've made it this far ๐Ÿ™‚ .. it's testament that this program is some kind of magic!

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Fatgirlslim19Graduateโ€ข in reply toAndyB111s

That's fab, well done! Glad you're enjoying the runs ๐Ÿ˜Š

AndyB111s profile image
AndyB111sGraduateโ€ข in reply toFatgirlslim19

Thanks Fatgirlslim.. yep i'm loving running.. never thought i'd be typing that ๐Ÿ™‚

Skeg profile image
SkegGraduate

W9R2 this morning. Bit disappointed as 5K (slow jog after 30 mins and walked up steepish hill for about 250mtrs) was 36.5mins. Consoled myself by saying you're nearly at 74 so that's ok - hmm

Realfoodieclub profile image
RealfoodieclubGraduateโ€ข in reply toSkeg

You are doing great, each run is a day spent off the couch. Rfc x

Sarigne profile image
SarigneGraduateโ€ข in reply toSkeg

Don't be disappointed! I graduated in June and am just now working up to doing a 5K in 35 minutes, at least that's the goal... there's no room in C25K for disappointment, only being proud of yourself for your achievements. :)

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SkegGraduateโ€ข in reply toSarigne

Thanks. Yep more positives than not. Hopefully tomorrows last C25K run will go as good as the previous.

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JazzyrunnerGraduate

Hello RFC and all! Week 6 for me this week - excited and remembering lots of people seem to find this week hard after the thrill of W5R3 - so Iโ€™m focusing on slow and steady ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Realfoodieclub profile image
RealfoodieclubGraduateโ€ข in reply toJazzyrunner

Slow and steady, well done for getting to week 6, you will be fine. Rfc x

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JazzyrunnerGraduateโ€ข in reply toRealfoodieclub

Thank you Rfc, much appreciated x

Fatgirlslim19 profile image
Fatgirlslim19Graduateโ€ข in reply toJazzyrunner

Slow and steady, indeed! W6R1 is tricky, but it will also show you how far you've come whilst preparing you for the slightly longer intervals.

Jazzyrunner profile image
JazzyrunnerGraduateโ€ข in reply toFatgirlslim19

Just done it! It felt good - youโ€™re right, by the time we get here, weโ€™ve come so far ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Fatgirlslim19 profile image
Fatgirlslim19Graduateโ€ข in reply toJazzyrunner

That's awesome! So glad you took it in your stride ๐Ÿ˜Š

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JazzyrunnerGraduateโ€ข in reply toFatgirlslim19

๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป

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SamSam17Graduate

Graduated in November but havenโ€™t done much running this year.

Sadly life got in the way but Iโ€™m restarting again and trying to stick with this time.

Tonight will be W1R1

Realfoodieclub profile image
RealfoodieclubGraduateโ€ข in reply toSamSam17

Well done for getting back out there gain. Have a great week. Rfc x

SamSam17 profile image
SamSam17Graduateโ€ข in reply toRealfoodieclub

Thanks :)

Fatgirlslim19 profile image
Fatgirlslim19Graduateโ€ข in reply toSamSam17

Well done for getting back out again after a break. It's not easy doing that!

SamSam17 profile image
SamSam17Graduateโ€ข in reply toFatgirlslim19

Thanks :) trying to stick with it.

Fatgirlslim19 profile image
Fatgirlslim19Graduateโ€ข in reply toSamSam17

You'll do it! Just remember why you wanted to start again and you'll be fine.

Thebluesmartie profile image
Thebluesmartie

Starting week 4 tomorrow!

Realfoodieclub profile image
RealfoodieclubGraduateโ€ข in reply toThebluesmartie

Good luck, have a great week. Rfc x

Fatgirlslim19 profile image
Fatgirlslim19Graduateโ€ข in reply toThebluesmartie

Enjoy week 4!

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arbitrarygeniusGraduate

Spending August working on keeping to 30 min runs 3 times a week, but seeing if my pace or the distance improves (it already has a little), but also not putting any pressure if it doesn't. So first run I did my fastest first km yet, and today I did a very slow run but a new and hillier route. Still getting used to it.

Realfoodieclub profile image
RealfoodieclubGraduateโ€ข in reply toarbitrarygenius

Sounds like a plan, billers runs will be helping you work on your pace, have a great week. Rfc x

Rotti57 profile image
Rotti57Graduate

W2R1 loving it. Walked home in a very heavy shower it was very refreshing

Realfoodieclub profile image
RealfoodieclubGraduateโ€ข in reply toRotti57

Well done on getting through your first week and starting your second. Rfc x

Fatgirlslim19 profile image
Fatgirlslim19Graduateโ€ข in reply toRotti57

Summer rain is lovely to run in, or to walk back in!

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FairyTalesGraduate

Started with W3R1 and today it will be W3R2. I have been listening to music for W4R1 ..it is awesome.... music is one thing that keeps me going till end of the session..

Realfoodieclub profile image
RealfoodieclubGraduateโ€ข in reply toFairyTales

I love my music while I run. Happy running. Rfc x

Fatgirlslim19 profile image
Fatgirlslim19Graduateโ€ข in reply toFairyTales

Music helps me too, got to have it!

FairyTales profile image
FairyTalesGraduateโ€ข in reply toFatgirlslim19

Yup...:) U graduated too... are u doing it again. I'm doing it so that I can get on to 10k and finally HM and M by next year

Fatgirlslim19 profile image
Fatgirlslim19Graduateโ€ข in reply toFairyTales

Those are great targets! I've got a 10k in November that I'm building up to. So I'm trying to do 1 long run and 2 shorter ones a week. I say 'trying' because with the school holidays everything is out of the window!

FairyTales profile image
FairyTalesGraduateโ€ข in reply toFatgirlslim19

Same here ... school here will open on 13th and that's when I can target more. What do u do on alternate days ...off run days. I normally walk or do yoga Sun Salutations.

Fatgirlslim19 profile image
Fatgirlslim19Graduateโ€ข in reply toFairyTales

We walk every day but not always very far! Monday's term time I do an awesome yoga class. But mainly the rest days I am just busy with normal life stuff which doesn't leave much time for anything else.

FairyTales profile image
FairyTalesGraduateโ€ข in reply toFatgirlslim19

Yeah that's true.

NearlyMan profile image
NearlyManGraduate

W1R1 completed tonight - feeling motivated!

Realfoodieclub profile image
RealfoodieclubGraduateโ€ข in reply toNearlyMan

Brilliant , well done on getting out the door, that is the hardest part and you have done it now ๐Ÿ˜€, Rfc x

NearlyMan profile image
NearlyManGraduateโ€ข in reply toRealfoodieclub

Yes definitely feels that way. Found somewhere I feel comfortable running too which has always been a big issue for me.

Fatgirlslim19 profile image
Fatgirlslim19Graduateโ€ข in reply toNearlyMan

Well done for getting out there! That first run is definitely the hardest I promise.

NearlyMan profile image
NearlyManGraduateโ€ข in reply toFatgirlslim19

Thank you! Canโ€™t wait for Wednesday to run again - what has happened to me!!

Fatgirlslim19 profile image
Fatgirlslim19Graduateโ€ข in reply toNearlyMan

It gets worse (better?)!

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Sillybilly1Graduate

Time to step up the training... graduated about two weeks ago and have been consolidating, and just had notification that my late entry to the Spitfire 10k has been accepted!! Just under 4 weeks to go!

I will not break any records....but, Iโ€™ve got this!!๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช

Realfoodieclub profile image
RealfoodieclubGraduateโ€ข in reply toSillybilly1

What distance are you at now? 5 - 10 km in four weeks is pushing it a bit, I would think about some walk intervals if you are at 5km now, exciting times ๐Ÿ˜€ Take care. Rfc x

Sillybilly1 profile image
Sillybilly1Graduateโ€ข in reply toRealfoodieclub

Yep...there be will walk intervals ๐Ÿ˜‚

MummyTum profile image
MummyTumGraduate

Week1 Run1 this morning ๐Ÿ˜ฎ. Nearly gave up half way round but so proud I did it and have made a start. Now to keep going!

Realfoodieclub profile image
RealfoodieclubGraduateโ€ข in reply toMummyTum

Woohoo Another new beginner this week, it really is the hardest run and you did it, well done. Rfc x

Fatgirlslim19 profile image
Fatgirlslim19Graduateโ€ข in reply toMummyTum

Well done MummyTum! Like RFC says that is the hardest run!

S0n1a profile image
S0n1aGraduate

Just ran W6R1 today - a bit odd after running 20mins non-stop on Sunday. I think Iโ€™m a bit addicted to it now! Wanna run everyday - but I donโ€™t. My motivation for running was to get me out of the prediabetic range (had GD with my last baby) and kick start weightloss and just aim to healthier as I head to my 40s. I even booked my blood test in for 1st week of September so hopefully with changes to my diet too Iโ€™ll no longer be prediabetic!!

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RealfoodieclubGraduateโ€ข in reply toS0n1a

That run is a strange one, people react differently to it. ๐Ÿ˜€, good luck on you diabetic test in September, the muscles you are building will help with your levels. Rfc x

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Nicky_FGraduate

Hello! Completed W7R3 this morning xx

Realfoodieclub profile image
RealfoodieclubGraduateโ€ข in reply toNicky_F

Well done, you are getting close, exciting times Rfc x

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KazzyB62Graduate

Week 8. Run 3 to do (hopefully today) then onwards to week 9. Bring it on!!

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RealfoodieclubGraduateโ€ข in reply toKazzyB62

Good luck, have a great week. Rfc x

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Notgivingup1Graduate

Week 8 run 2 tomorrow morning, cannot wait to get out there....didnโ€™t know iโ€™d love running!?! Whatโ€™s happening!

Realfoodieclub profile image
RealfoodieclubGraduateโ€ข in reply toNotgivingup1

Sounds like you have the bug, brilliant news, happy running ๐Ÿ˜€. Rfc x

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