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W2R1

So off we go, week two, first run, the music is terrible, but I did it! I ran along by the river rather than on the track for a change, strange but it seemed...

So off we go, week two, first run, the music is terrible, but I did it! I ran al...

minnabluff

•9 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

Hi I've just joined and so glad I have. I've just completed run 3 of week 6 and have been worrying about how fast/slow I'm going. After reading a few posts I...

Hi I've just joined and so glad I have. I've just completed run 3 of week 6 and...

W1KSP

Graduate•9 years ago

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7/2

I really did not want to do this run today. It is raining and I am very tired...but I did it and am really pleased with myself! Can't believe I am on week 7!

I really did not want to do this run today. It is raining and I am very tired......

omanpat

•9 years ago

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W5R2...soggy doggy

Got a day off today, so instead of going out last night I went this morning. Heavy downpour most of the time we were out, and me and Tilley were a muddy wet...

Got a day off today, so instead of going out last night I went this morning. Hea...

AbracaDeborah

Graduate•9 years ago

4 Replies

Just 10 minutes.

Saw this on running bug today and thought it was worth a share.

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 9 - It's Still Tough

I just did my first run of week 9. Overall I felt it was a decent run and after the run I love the sense of achievement but I still have to really push...

I just did my first run of week 9. Overall I felt it was a decent run and after...

kmcxo

•9 years ago

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Week 6, run 2 completed

Just back from my run, can't believe I am on week 6 though, time has gone so fast! 2 x 10 minute runs was ok because I took it slow and steady and have found...

Just back from my run, can't believe I am on week 6 though, time has gone so fas...

JoolieB1

Graduate•9 years ago

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moves like Jagger........

well the weather outside was frightful and my bed seemed so delightful but knowing it would be fun ( not) I said run , I must run , I must run. when I...

well the weather outside was frightful and my bed seemed so delightful but knowi...

wideeyedandleglass

•9 years ago

18 Replies

Week 2 Completed WHOOP

My first run in the rain this morning, had a really good run too, felt so good. So W2R3 completed 3.2KM in 29 minutes and felt like I could have continued....

My first run in the rain this morning, had a really good run too, felt so good. ...

JennieHolden

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Nice day for ducks!

Wk 5r3 completed and I'm so happy!

anniewebb

Graduate•9 years ago

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Motivation needed

OK, completed week 4 and was ready to start week 5 but just can't get motivated. I keep finding excuses not to go. My knee hurts, the weathers bad ....blah...

OK, completed week 4 and was ready to start week 5 but just can't get motivated....

pampaddy

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

Runkeeper Buddies???

Ladies and Gents. So had a bit of a brainwave, and wondered if it would help people be motivated to be runkeeper contacts? I know it helps encourage me to...

Ladies and Gents. So had a bit of a brainwave, and wondered if it would help peo...

Fixer-Upper

•9 years ago

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Day 2 week 2

Up early again to get the run in! I am so pleased I did it early because it was so quiet out and the crisp air was very nice on my hot and sweaty face. This...

Up early again to get the run in! I am so pleased I did it early because it was...

Tvarley

•9 years ago

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Singing in the rain

Week 2 R2 Harry and Alfie were outside my room this morning at 630am dressed and ready to go. They'd 'helpfully' woken the baby up to hurry things along. 30...

Week 2 R2 Harry and Alfie were outside my room this morning at 630am dressed and...

Thomson3

•9 years ago

4 Replies

So - you want to improve your parkrun time??

There's a plan for that ( no App) :) http://the5krunner.com/2014/07/14/the-free-parkrun-5k-training-plan/

There's a plan for that ( no App) :) http://the5krunner.com/2014/07/14/the-free...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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The noises our shoes make

Now when I run with my NB, I "splat, splat, splat" along as I hit the ground with the ball of my feet. Running with my Asics, I "plonk, plonk, plonk" along as...

Now when I run with my NB, I "splat, splat, splat" along as I hit the ground wit...

nhs2015

Graduate•9 years ago

17 Replies

C25K+

After weeks of mumbling about it, I finally started C25K+ this morning. In one word : Magic. Now why didn't I do it straight after C25K I don't know, but my...

After weeks of mumbling about it, I finally started C25K+ this morning. In one w...

nhs2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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Keeping the balance

Hello folks, I haven't posted in ages, I thought I'm overdue for a summer update. I haven't been running as much lately, but it hasn't been all bad. I ran a...

Hello folks, I haven't posted in ages, I thought I'm overdue for a summer updat...

runswithdogs

Graduate•9 years ago

6 Replies

Week 6 run 1

Well, I've begun the dreaded week 6. Today's interval runs didn't seem too bad (although I think the program had an evil plan to time my runs exactly with the...

Well, I've begun the dreaded week 6. Today's interval runs didn't seem too bad (...

RunningForBroke

Graduate•9 years ago

10 Replies

Getting going again

hi everyone, back in May I started C25K and absolutely loved progressing through the weeks, then when I got to Week 7, I completed 2 days... then for various...

hi everyone, back in May I started C25K and absolutely loved progressing through...

capitalgirl

•9 years ago

6 Replies

W4 R1 done!

Man Alive, I feel shockingly good after that! Was expecting to feel like death after the first 5 minute run, but did much better than I expected and broke all...

Man Alive, I feel shockingly good after that! Was expecting to feel like death a...

Coin_

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Maybe of interest?

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Hidden

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Ups and downs Week 4. Great start to week 5

Week 4 turned out to be a very up and down week. Run 1 last Tuesday was good; breathing was in a nice pattern, and I felt like I was in a good rhythm when the...

Week 4 turned out to be a very up and down week. Run 1 last Tuesday was good; br...

Eastofthegate

Graduate•9 years ago

2 Replies

Did I really just run 7k????

Can't quite believe it. Having been off work for 2 days feeling really sick, not being sick, I decided to go out for a kill or cure run. TBH, I half expected...

Can't quite believe it. Having been off work for 2 days feeling really sick, no...

Dunnja

Graduate•9 years ago

13 Replies

Wk 5 R1 sort of done

I got to the gym started the treadmill and my bluetooth headphones ran out of charge. Typical! So I thought I could just guess what I should be running as I...

I got to the gym started the treadmill and my bluetooth headphones ran out of ch...

Gnet

Graduate•9 years ago

3 Replies

1st 5k run

Whoop whoop🎉🎉🏃 Just completed my 1st 5K run 5.03km Time 37.43 07.30 mins/km Sadly Strava failed so can't add it to my Strava club total Feeling awesome And...

Whoop whoop🎉🎉🏃 Just completed my 1st 5K run 5.03km Time 37.43 07.30 mins/km S...

ShannieP

Graduate•9 years ago

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W2 completed in the rain...again...

I think the novelty might be wearing off. Even though I've completed the 2nd week I didn't enjoy my run. It may have been because I have to run after work...

I think the novelty might be wearing off. Even though I've completed the 2nd we...

Pepsi10

•9 years ago

3 Replies

I'm back...

That sounds rather dramatic doesn't it for someone who has just repeated W4 R1 but I am so pleased (and amazed) with myself! I 'should' have finished Week 4...

That sounds rather dramatic doesn't it for someone who has just repeated W4 R1 b...

Hidden

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Time off for injury

Hi all! I've recently started C25K, and finished W2D3 on Saturday. I had been feeling a bit of a twinge in my knees on Friday but decided I'd be fine, but as I...

Hi all! I've recently started C25K, and finished W2D3 on Saturday. I had been fe...

nicole92

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Who wants some free money for working out?

Hey guys, I've recently discovered Bounts, which rewards you for working out. You get points, convertible into vouchers (amazon, one4all, ticketmaster,...

Hey guys, I've recently discovered Bounts, which rewards you for working out. Y...

TheMagicalPixie

Graduate•9 years ago

31 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2015

W2R1

Week 6 Run 3

7/2

W5R2...soggy doggy

Just 10 minutes.

Week 9 - It's Still Tough

Week 6, run 2 completed

moves like Jagger........

Week 2 Completed WHOOP

Nice day for ducks!

Motivation needed

Runkeeper Buddies???

Day 2 week 2

Singing in the rain

So - you want to improve your parkrun time??

The noises our shoes make

C25K+

Keeping the balance

Week 6 run 1

Getting going again

W4 R1 done!

Maybe of interest?

Ups and downs Week 4. Great start to week 5

Did I really just run 7k????

Wk 5 R1 sort of done

1st 5k run

W2 completed in the rain...again...

I'm back...

Time off for injury

Who wants some free money for working out?

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