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Week 9 run 1 done

Did my Week 9 run 1 today. Feel great apart from aching legs ! Just 2 more to do. Will post in future on Bridge to 10K (although may not do full 10K). Aim is...

Did my Week 9 run 1 today. Feel great apart from aching legs ! Just 2 more to do...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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At last W8R2 done, me and Julie made it haha!

That was a touch one, tried Saturday 23rd July abandoned half way the heat and other people sharing the pathway was too much but kept walking for 30 minutes...

That was a touch one, tried Saturday 23rd July abandoned half way the heat and o...

Josepha2263

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5 R3 - My Nemesis

Those gremlins started early today. I seriously felt very apprehensive on my 5 minute warm up walk. I was in a right pickle! I listened to Laura telling me on...

Those gremlins started early today. I seriously felt very apprehensive on my 5 m...

lightweightkate

Graduate•8 years ago

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Camilla 1

Hi do you know about a new thing that the nhs if your over 64 with a serious problem copd that you have to review for demation I have not got this desease do...

Hi do you know about a new thing that the nhs if your over 64 with a serious pro...

Hidden

•8 years ago

1 Reply

I fartleked by accident!

Ucandothis

Graduate•8 years ago

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Coach trip...

Well you won't believe it. A young friend (young enough to be entitled to call me mummy) asked me to go running with her as she was stuck on week 3 and lacked...

Well you won't believe it. A young friend (young enough to be entitled to call m...

Janey1012

•8 years ago

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Week 7 run 2

First outing with my new gel insoles. I couldn't say why exactly but definitely more comfortable. Light rain, so I was a little bit warm in my jacket. I did...

First outing with my new gel insoles. I couldn't say why exactly but definitely ...

RunaroundSue

•8 years ago

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Laura, Laura, Laura

I REALLY think there should be a separate podcast for w9r3. #justsaying

pollyp1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Use whatever intonation you want for the chant...

I did it, I did it, I did it, I did it, I did it, I did it, I did it, I did it........ And if Strava had not given up on me I could tell you how far. My...

I did it, I did it, I did it, I did it, I did it, I did it, I did it, I did it.....

pollyp1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Finally met Julie !

And what can I say? She doesn't exactly make the run easier but at least I did it! Ran 2 miles today trying to get away from her....... Week 8 run 1 tick!

And what can I say? She doesn't exactly make the run easier but at least I did i...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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W8R3

Well we're ready to go red cape and pants on .Okay on a more genuine note out at 4.50 standing on the door step start Laura why am I on week 1 luckily I check...

Well we're ready to go red cape and pants on .Okay on a more genuine note out at...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•8 years ago

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Almost there week 9 run 2 done! 😃

Up at 5am this morning - a nice steady (my tortoise pace) run, couldn't help reflect on how far I have come..... I never thought it was possible - one more run...

Up at 5am this morning - a nice steady (my tortoise pace) run, couldn't help ref...

Radleychick

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3

Completed this morning. In fact I was back home before my alarm went off at its usual time of 6.30. The run went well and I ran at a very consistant pace...

Completed this morning. In fact I was back home before my alarm went off at its...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 2 very chubby treadmill user

So I genuinely am a fat person but I have recently lost 2 stone. I could never have imagined myself running but now I can manage. I must look a state but last...

So I genuinely am a fat person but I have recently lost 2 stone. I could never ...

Sofargoner

Graduate•8 years ago

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One third of the way to 30 minutes running 😬

Can't believe I've done 3 weeks already , struggle to get out of the door and hate people seeing me but I'm determined . Luckily a young guy running this...

Can't believe I've done 3 weeks already , struggle to get out of the door and ha...

Kate07

•8 years ago

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How did I get these superpowers?

I went out tonight planning to go beyond 5k for the first time and after the first few minutes I knew it was going to be a good run and I decided that today...

I went out tonight planning to go beyond 5k for the first time and after the fir...

PippiRuns

•8 years ago

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W5 R3

So, just waiting for hubby to get in from work so we can head down the sea front and attempt w5 r3. Gremlins starting to get loud in my head telling me no way...

So, just waiting for hubby to get in from work so we can head down the sea front...

Polly2723

Graduate•8 years ago

12 Replies

Help

Hey guys, not sure if this is the right platform for this kind of thing but i have a problem. I went to see a nitritionist 6 weeks ago and have been following...

Hey guys, not sure if this is the right platform for this kind of thing but i ha...

Nothingworks

•8 years ago

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What a difference the rain makes

For the first time in weeks I was able to run for 30 mins relatively easily yesterday, because the temperature had dropped and I had the pleasure of heavyish...

For the first time in weeks I was able to run for 30 mins relatively easily yest...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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W3 R1

Wow wow wow!! I have done this! I'm really shocked at my progress and still enjoying it to boot.! Again was a bit worried that this new week might take the...

Wow wow wow!! I have done this! I'm really shocked at my progress and still enjo...

Linda456

Graduate•8 years ago

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Back again...

I've lost count of how many times I've attempted to re-start this programme over the past 18 months or so, having graduated in 2013 but fallen off the wagon in...

I've lost count of how many times I've attempted to re-start this programme over...

Cheery_runner61

Graduate•8 years ago

17 Replies

Vaguely running related

Does anyone have any experience of the Bowen technique treatment (something I'm thinking about investing in for neck problems).

Does anyone have any experience of the Bowen technique treatment (something I'm ...

pollyp1

Graduate•8 years ago

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First 'postgraduate' run!

Have just completed my first run since graduation! I added on another 2 mins, so am a few steps closer to my full 5k distance #feelingproud

Have just completed my first run since graduation! I added on another 2 mins, so...

Susojan

Graduate•8 years ago

17 Replies

Running advice

Hello, I have been running for the past month or so now. At first I was running twice a week and then three times a week and now I am looking to run 4 times a...

Hello, I have been running for the past month or so now. At first I was running ...

Megvarn

•8 years ago

6 Replies

W1R2 - COMPLETED

Hi all I hope you're having a good week. For those of you keeping an eye on me, I successfully completed my W1R2 last night. I found it much easier then my...

Hi all I hope you're having a good week. For those of you keeping an eye on me...

Dit84

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Morning Run. A shocking state of affairs

The running bug must be biting me quite badly as I was raring to go at 4am this morning. After making my lunch for work and having a good glug of water before...

The running bug must be biting me quite badly as I was raring to go at 4am this ...

AndyIoW

Graduate•8 years ago

14 Replies

Week 8 Run 2 tonight......

I woke up deliberately early on Tuesday and managed to do W8R1 and am well up for W8R2 tonight. Been cajoled by a friend into doing my first park run on...

I woke up deliberately early on Tuesday and managed to do W8R1 and am well up fo...

jackjackson

Graduate•8 years ago

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The unknown advantage of a running tshirt...!

So, last night I decided to dye my hair - something I've not done for a few years now. In order to limit the potential staining caused by the dye, I decided to...

So, last night I decided to dye my hair - something I've not done for a few year...

RainbowC

Graduate•8 years ago

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Parkrun - for C25K'ers!!

Over two years ago, I completed W2 D1 of C25K at my local parkrun. I included the 5 minute warmup and cooldown walks - plus the workout required - all while...

Over two years ago, I completed W2 D1 of C25K at my local parkrun. I included t...

Bazza1234

Graduate•8 years ago

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Gutted

Have sprained my knee ligament so unable to continue week 3 - have to rest up but am debating whether I need to start from week 1 again 😔😔

Have sprained my knee ligament so unable to continue week 3 - have to rest up bu...

Jazzi14

Graduate•8 years ago

5 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2016

Week 9 run 1 done

At last W8R2 done, me and Julie made it haha!

W5 R3 - My Nemesis

Camilla 1

I fartleked by accident!

Coach trip...

Week 7 run 2

Laura, Laura, Laura

Use whatever intonation you want for the chant...

Finally met Julie !

W8R3

Almost there week 9 run 2 done! 😃

Week 8 Run 3

Week 2 very chubby treadmill user

One third of the way to 30 minutes running 😬

How did I get these superpowers?

W5 R3

Help

What a difference the rain makes

W3 R1

Back again...

Vaguely running related

First 'postgraduate' run!

Running advice

W1R2 - COMPLETED

Morning Run. A shocking state of affairs

Week 8 Run 2 tonight......

The unknown advantage of a running tshirt...!

Parkrun - for C25K'ers!!

Gutted

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