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W2R1

Following my week in the land of waffles (during which I consumed not only several delicious waffles but far more beer than I'd anticipated) I've decided to...

Following my week in the land of waffles (during which I consumed not only sever...

rach___

•9 years ago

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W8R1

Well I've done it just completed W8R1, my husband & kids think I've lost the plot!! As I insisted they give me high 5s as I'm so elated that I've done it, that...

Well I've done it just completed W8R1, my husband & kids think I've lost the plo...

catz2937

Graduate•9 years ago

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35:58 run. I am improving.

Pulled myself out of the door. It's cool slightly rainy and I'm not looking forward to any of it again. It was beautiful this morning where has the sun gone....

Pulled myself out of the door. It's cool slightly rainy and I'm not looking for...

AniaParky

Graduate•9 years ago

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week 4 / run 1

Hello all Well I had a go at this at the weekend and was not impressed with myself, so I didn't count it as done! So I had another go today and completed it....

Hello all Well I had a go at this at the weekend and was not impressed with mys...

sbrown1264

Graduate•9 years ago

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Hi from France - W6R1

Managed to complete W6R1 this afternoon in the sunshine & wind of a tiny village in France. So pleased I listened to all your advice and brought my running kit...

Managed to complete W6R1 this afternoon in the sunshine & wind of a tiny village...

mancunianpoodle

•9 years ago

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Went for my very first pre-work run this morning..

Ive always liked running in the morning (usually about 09:00-10:00) but have to say i think i have discovered a new favourite running time! I got up at 06:00...

Ive always liked running in the morning (usually about 09:00-10:00) but have to ...

operation2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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Can't complete first session

Hi guys! I was just wondering if anyone else has had the issue of not even being able to complete the first session? I managed to run for around 6 minutes in...

Hi guys! I was just wondering if anyone else has had the issue of not even bein...

runningishard

•9 years ago

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Week 8

So I'm contemplating my run I'm going to do after work!! Week 8 run 1, increase to 28 mins keep thinking it's only another 3 mins extra but heck it will be a...

So I'm contemplating my run I'm going to do after work!! Week 8 run 1, increase ...

catz2937

Graduate•9 years ago

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There's no going back now...

I've paid £41 of my hard-earned to run 10 miles in October. Err, guess I had better carry on training! Anyone else running it? See you there! :D

I've paid £41 of my hard-earned to run 10 miles in October. Err, guess I had bet...

Wristy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week two r1 done!!

OMG just did w2r1..... Completed it! Horrible windy rainy day but I did it! Billy is getting so much better at not pulling. We will do this! Thankyou everyone...

OMG just did w2r1..... Completed it! Horrible windy rainy day but I did it! Bill...

Betty999

•9 years ago

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week 3 and 4

Been couple of weeks since last update... Week 3 Day1 took me 3 attempts to finish it properly. First time was bad choice of day - terrible ice-cold wind!!...

Been couple of weeks since last update... Week 3 Day1 took me 3 attempts to fi...

MoNi88

•9 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1 - in the snow!

First run of week 2 completed. Surprised how much more effort was required for a mere 30 seconds more running than Wk1 - enjoyable all the same albeit in the...

First run of week 2 completed. Surprised how much more effort was required for a...

Sazzle44

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

W8R2

Second run down and hit 4.7K which I am really pleased with. I have a route now that takes me across a main road and now matter what time I start my run I...

Second run down and hit 4.7K which I am really pleased with. I have a route now ...

Januk2000

•9 years ago

1 Reply

keep calm - it only a gentle jog...................

so why I am nervous about week 4 run 3, oh yeah that's because it will be followed by week 5 eeeeekk!!

so why I am nervous about week 4 run 3, oh yeah that's because it will be follow...

Tiaralou

Graduate•9 years ago

8 Replies

W6R2

A perfect morning for a run with sunshine and a more civilised time at 7am. I have finally got my clothing right with fewer layers. As I run for longer my...

A perfect morning for a run with sunshine and a more civilised time at 7am. I h...

Lizieo

Graduate•9 years ago

3 Replies

Going clubbing?

Hi there, After getting to week 8 a few weeks ago and then being struck down with a rotten cold that lasted for three weeks, I decided after a tough attempt...

Hi there, After getting to week 8 a few weeks ago and then being struck down wi...

Andreagetfit1

•9 years ago

8 Replies

5K at last!

Graduated a couple of weeks ago and been using stepping stones, running 30 minutes to Laura's beat then tacking a bit more on the end when possible. Today I...

Graduated a couple of weeks ago and been using stepping stones, running 30 minut...

Ladyidle

Graduate•9 years ago

6 Replies

Does it still count if your speed doesn't change?

Ok, so I ran Wk4 R1, and I ran every second that Laura told me to. I was well chuffed with myself. Then my mate pointed out that I took the same time as we...

Ok, so I ran Wk4 R1, and I ran every second that Laura told me to. I was well ...

Rolyat_Adnama

Graduate•9 years ago

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Why can't I do this :(

All posts I read seem to all manage with epic results so why can't i :( can run for 20 minutes on treadmill but not outside :( gave it up 2 years ago but have...

All posts I read seem to all manage with epic results so why can't i :( can run ...

weg60

•9 years ago

12 Replies

I love Laura...AND her music!

Yes, it's true! As some of you know I have had a difficult time running lately and it's been a bit of a struggle. Today was fantastic though. It was w8 r1 and...

Yes, it's true! As some of you know I have had a difficult time running lately a...

Krupskaya

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

This 76 year old

Twelve months today walked 3.21k along a pebble beach ,this morning jogged 3.49k w5r3 20mins, second time around doing c25k after shoulder op, should have been...

Twelve months today walked 3.21k along a pebble beach ,this morning jogged 3.49k...

Pat184

Graduate•9 years ago

10 Replies

No running :(

I've got a few days off work. What's the first thing I want to do? Run. What can't I do? Run! HEEELLLLP!!! My knees hurt. They've been clicking for a while but...

I've got a few days off work. What's the first thing I want to do? Run. What can...

Hidden

•9 years ago

33 Replies

Never planned to run in the raim

Dressed yesterday with a run in mind and set off to complete my work activities before arriving at the park. Big black clouds, heavy rain and gale force...

Dressed yesterday with a run in mind and set off to complete my work activities ...

Shiane

Graduate•9 years ago

6 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2015

W2R1

W8R1

35:58 run. I am improving.

week 4 / run 1

Hi from France - W6R1

Went for my very first pre-work run this morning..

Can't complete first session

Week 8

There's no going back now...

Week two r1 done!!

week 3 and 4

Week 2 Run 1 - in the snow!

W8R2

keep calm - it only a gentle jog...................

W6R2

Going clubbing?

5K at last!

Does it still count if your speed doesn't change?

Why can't I do this :(

I love Laura...AND her music!

This 76 year old

No running :(

Never planned to run in the raim

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