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Short break up north

We spent a few days away visiting relatives and decided to visit Druridge Bay park run in Northumberland . After my fall last week I did a couple of rest days...

We spent a few days away visiting relatives and decided to visit Druridge Bay pa...

evecanrun2

Graduate•8 years ago

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A hard and uncomfortable 5K

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1251882518 It wasn't fast, it wasn't hot, it wasn't a high cadence - no idea why it felt so hard. Legs felt like...

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1251882518 It wasn't fast, it wasn't ...

yatesco

Graduate•8 years ago

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Sprint intervals?

I am sure I read on here that someone recommended some sort of plan including Sprint intervals. I attempted this tonight following a fat burning plan which...

I am sure I read on here that someone recommended some sort of plan including Sp...

TheHack

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk 5 Run 3

New here but wanted to share that I'm just back from completing Wk 5 run 3!! Never thought I would be able to do it but I did!! For anyone out there who is...

New here but wanted to share that I'm just back from completing Wk 5 run 3!! Nev...

npr70

Graduate•8 years ago

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No intervals, questions, lessons learnt, new goals and week 7 done!

Week 7 is now complete!! 🎉 After the struggles of week 6, week 7 has been relatively easy so for those who are struggling with the W5R3 20 minute run and...

Week 7 is now complete!! 🎉 After the struggles of week 6, week 7 has been relat...

Trixamme

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 8 run 1, morning runs are easier!

Is it just me and my quirky body or do others find a big difference running in the morning rather than any other time of the day. Okay I have to drag myself...

Is it just me and my quirky body or do others find a big difference running in t...

Swnymor

Graduate•8 years ago

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Graduation 😊

Graduation😃 complete wk 9 run 3 and really pleased with myself x

Wil237

Graduate•8 years ago

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6/1 - that was hard!

After the elation of last Friday's run I started to think I had imagined it! Over the weekend I started to worry maybe that maybe I had peaked already! So,...

After the elation of last Friday's run I started to think I had imagined it! Ove...

Ellymeg

Graduate•8 years ago

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Still struggling

Agh, this is becoming very demotivating. Today I tried again to complete Week 9 Run 2 but had to stop after 15 minutes. Outdoor running is giving me some...

Agh, this is becoming very demotivating. Today I tried again to complete Week 9...

Cairokitten

Graduate•8 years ago

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Dilemma

What would you do?? I started couch to 5k with my 7 year old and signed up to do race for life, 5k, which is this Sunday....I have stuck to the plan and was...

What would you do?? I started couch to 5k with my 7 year old and signed up to do...

Natasha-H

Graduate•8 years ago

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run tonight??

I ran week 4 run 3 last night, without Laura, and I'm itching to run tonight should I shouldn't I? I've never run two days together before will I be ok? I'm...

I ran week 4 run 3 last night, without Laura, and I'm itching to run tonight sho...

b275

Graduate•8 years ago

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Half marathon training

Hi everyone! I haven't been on the forum for a long time. I found it so helpful while I completed couch to 5k so I'm hoping I'm going to find it helpful now!...

Hi everyone! I haven't been on the forum for a long time. I found it so helpful...

Littlepolarbear

Graduate•8 years ago

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So glad to be back (I hope)

Hello all. I have been out of action as regards running for almost 3 weeks. I had an ankle niggle which turned very painful to run on. I tried to keep going...

Hello all. I have been out of action as regards running for almost 3 weeks. I ha...

Sammully

Graduate•8 years ago

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Raining again

but I finished week 4. Actually, I quite like running in the rain (someone on here told me I would!) Better than being too hot anyway. But a new hazard today -...

but I finished week 4. Actually, I quite like running in the rain (someone on he...

RunaroundSue

•8 years ago

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Getting there

My new route is definitely paying off - 4.2km with my second fastest time yet, but had to give myself a stern talking to 20 minutes into the actual running...

My new route is definitely paying off - 4.2km with my second fastest time yet, b...

Lizzyb11066

•8 years ago

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I am running for........ Week 6 - Feel free to join

Welcome to the I am running for........ Week 6 Quest feel free to join. hope you are all doing well. There are some great quest pledges this quest. Please...

Welcome to the I am running for........ Week 6 Quest feel free to join. hope yo...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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To run or snot?

Illness has struck. First cold in donkeys. Everything hurts and I feel like death. What's the advice about running with the plague? Power through or admit...

Illness has struck. First cold in donkeys. Everything hurts and I feel like deat...

Janey1012

•8 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1

Another week and the start of another running adventure. It was raining this morning as I was running. That light rain that soaks you through. And so it did...

Another week and the start of another running adventure. It was raining this mor...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•8 years ago

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What did I learn & right of passage

Well it's 5 am and time for W6R1 thought I would try something different so set my Casio watch interval timer to the run programme while having Laura stuck in...

Well it's 5 am and time for W6R1 thought I would try something different so set ...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•8 years ago

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Back pain following run

Hi has anyone here experienced back pain after running? After my run last weekend I've been having quite a bit of upper back pain. I've never experienced back...

Hi has anyone here experienced back pain after running? After my run last weeken...

totalbeginner

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week4 run 1

Just done week 4 run 1 , I've really surprised myself never thought I'd get this far,still enjoying the running as well.looking forward to week 5!

Just done week 4 run 1 , I've really surprised myself never thought I'd get this...

Mobymg

•8 years ago

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Graduated again

After a year with no exercise through work issues and then injury, ten weeks ago went back to couch to 5k starting back at week 1, have been watching what I...

After a year with no exercise through work issues and then injury, ten weeks ago...

nellmc

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 7 done - Week 8 dilemma

Week 7 D3 completed! 5k Race for Life next Saturday so fingers and toes crossed all will be well.... Can't decide whether to do full Week 8 D3 run on the day...

Week 7 D3 completed! 5k Race for Life next Saturday so fingers and toes crossed...

MrsBlueberry

•8 years ago

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Week 9 run 1 but this is my first post

I have been reading some of the posts on the forum for a few weeks and have found them very inspirational and encouraging. So I thought it was time I posted...

I have been reading some of the posts on the forum for a few weeks and have foun...

Not2old2run

Graduate•8 years ago

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Running with my 12 year old - advice needed

Hi, I've just started using the app with my 12 year old daughter - we are 2 weeks in but repeated week 1. I have been running for over 10 years but she has...

Hi, I've just started using the app with my 12 year old daughter - we are 2 week...

katiebizarre

•8 years ago

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Running naked!!!

Ha that got you!! I set off on week 4 run 3, brisk walking listening to Laura. Then she stopped and started from the beginning again. I was nearly ready to...

Ha that got you!! I set off on week 4 run 3, brisk walking listening to Laura. ...

b275

Graduate•8 years ago

4 Replies

Week 1, run 1

Hi everyone, its my first time posting here. I suddenly decided today after years of putting it off to start this program. Sadly it was an epic fail! I got...

Hi everyone, its my first time posting here. I suddenly decided today after year...

nin-runner

•8 years ago

16 Replies

King of the Hill

So at the end of week 4, I was beaten by a hill. (I turned round and ran back along the flat road, I didn't stop) But today, W6R2 I had a sudden urge to...

So at the end of week 4, I was beaten by a hill. (I turned round and ran back al...

samanthazhungry

•8 years ago

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Feeling smug Did it W5 D3

Feeling smug, after over doing it by trying to run daily, I struggled with this 20 main run, but after all advice I got from the graduates I have had a couple...

Feeling smug, after over doing it by trying to run daily, I struggled with this ...

aostler

Graduate•8 years ago

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Determined

Did W1 D1 this morning,I have lost just over 2 st in last few months and want to improve my fitness . Have been walking 3 times a week and have wanted to try...

Did W1 D1 this morning,I have lost just over 2 st in last few months and want to...

Kate07

•8 years ago

16 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2016

Short break up north

A hard and uncomfortable 5K

Sprint intervals?

Wk 5 Run 3

No intervals, questions, lessons learnt, new goals and week 7 done!

Week 8 run 1, morning runs are easier!

Graduation 😊

6/1 - that was hard!

Still struggling

Dilemma

run tonight??

Half marathon training

So glad to be back (I hope)

Raining again

Getting there

I am running for........ Week 6 - Feel free to join

To run or snot?

Week 6 Run 1

What did I learn & right of passage

Back pain following run

Week4 run 1

Graduated again

Week 7 done - Week 8 dilemma

Week 9 run 1 but this is my first post

Running with my 12 year old - advice needed

Running naked!!!

Week 1, run 1

King of the Hill

Feeling smug Did it W5 D3

Determined

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