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I didn't peep this time so I don't actually know how much we are doing today, all I know is that all three runs this week are different..

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I didn't peep this time so I don't actually know how much we are doing today, al...

VeganNelly

Graduate•8 years ago

I'm back from my holidays. Thank you so much to Poppypug and Ju-Ju for looking after things so well and allowing me to have a much needed break. I did take...

I'm back, missed you all.

I'm back from my holidays. Thank you so much to Poppypug and Ju-Ju for looking ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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I did it!!! W9R3 done, slowly :-)

So this morning I threw on clothes and shoes and went out before I had a chance to change my mind. It was quite cold but sunny and I went to my usual park...

So this morning I threw on clothes and shoes and went out before I had a chance ...

echo46

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk4 -3 runs done!

Wow - I can run for 5 minutes! At the beginning of the week I thought no way - after 4 minutes I was beetroot red, pouring with sweat and my legs felt soooo,,...

Wow - I can run for 5 minutes! At the beginning of the week I thought no way - a...

curlyann

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5R2 in the bag!

Just got in from W5R2 - beautiful morning here in Lincolnshire and feeling delighted that I can actually run (well jog 😤) for 8 minutes - twice! Bring on...

Just got in from W5R2 - beautiful morning here in Lincolnshire and feeling delig...

Indiscoot

Graduate•8 years ago

I went to France and had 5 lovely runs in the 16 days I was there - early morning is my time, so knowing I would be running the next morning stopped me from...

Home again, running again

I went to France and had 5 lovely runs in the 16 days I was there - early mornin...

MrsLis

Graduate•8 years ago

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First Park run

Yesterday I took part in my first Park run! I almost managed to run the entire thing (there was about 2 mins of walking) and I managed to finish with a time of...

Yesterday I took part in my first Park run! I almost managed to run the entire t...

natalie-jade

•8 years ago

I understand why you run to 30 mins and not 5k, different pacing, speed, stride length, etc but now that I'm almost at the 30 minute mark myself, I'm curious...

couch to.... 30 mins (and that's actually how far?)

I understand why you run to 30 mins and not 5k, different pacing, speed, stride ...

Mibbsy

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Gutted!!

Its been. Ages since I've posted anything worthwhile.. spent half hour typing up something I thought was meaningful..and pressed the goddamn back button...

Its been. Ages since I've posted anything worthwhile.. spent half hour typing up...

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

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First proper race!!

One of my goals since graduating was to run a Park Run. Today was my first Saturday not working since way before I started running. Even though it was raining...

One of my goals since graduating was to run a Park Run. Today was my first Satur...

b275

Graduate•8 years ago

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From the couch

I can't believe I'm writing this from my couch but...week 9 run 1 DONE today! I feel so good, I can't believe it, loved it and hated it :-) . My next decision...

I can't believe I'm writing this from my couch but...week 9 run 1 DONE today! I ...

1903

Graduate•8 years ago

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Into W2 with teenybopper

She's getting hooked. I knew it would happen. Completing a run or running for longer gives you a huge sense of achievement. She's doing great and thankfully...

She's getting hooked. I knew it would happen. Completing a run or running for l...

boptillyoudrop49

Graduate•8 years ago

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Go me, go me, go me !! :) Smug mode engaged ..

Wk5 Run3 - nailed it !! Had to frequently check my pace back a bit as was getting carried away and finding my breathing getting out of control, but it's done....

Wk5 Run3 - nailed it !! Had to frequently check my pace back a bit as was gettin...

RobD

Graduate•8 years ago

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Reminder to myself

Reminded myself today that I can actually run for 30 mins (well slow jog) and I really needed that. It felt good 😊 I've been struggling I think because I was...

Reminded myself today that I can actually run for 30 mins (well slow jog) and I...

Slinkyminky

Graduate•8 years ago

Supposed to start week 9 this week but started new job Wednesday which with adapting to long commute and well just getting my head around everything has meant...

Week 9 gremlins

Supposed to start week 9 this week but started new job Wednesday which with adap...

Beelady

Graduate•8 years ago

W7r2 in the bag! Even did an extra 10 SECONDS at the end. Whoop de doo!!!!

Big grin

Ddmm2068

Graduate•8 years ago

On Thursday morning I did not feel like going out for run and when I did start running I felt very sluggish. Luckily this feeling did not last too long and I...

Last holiday run and first run back at home

On Thursday morning I did not feel like going out for run and when I did start ...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9 run 3

I have just completed the final run of couch to 5k but at an average pace of 7 min/km I feel a little gutted I was set on running 35 minutes and completing the...

I have just completed the final run of couch to 5k but at an average pace of 7 m...

Sara1412

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 1done!

After all the encouragement from you, I started and have finished week 1! To give myself a goal I joined my super fit daughter-in-law in joining the 10k run in...

After all the encouragement from you, I started and have finished week 1! To giv...

Jen68

Graduate•8 years ago

Things no on tells you about running...

How true is this😂...

Hillrunner2201

•8 years ago

These are the two aging labs Peanut is joining in our crazy family. They are still young enough to enjoy a paddle - last week in our hols. I just didn't want...

The two oldies Peanut is joining

These are the two aging labs Peanut is joining in our crazy family. They are sti...

OldPossum

•8 years ago

Meet Peanut the two year old Sprocker spaniel who is to train as my canine running companion. He is the same yeti who a few weeks ago was here sprawled on my...

My new running mate - eventually

Meet Peanut the two year old Sprocker spaniel who is to train as my canine runni...

OldPossum

•8 years ago

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Slow but sure; don't be afraid to repeat weeks

I started Couch 2 5k aged 59. After a knee injury in week 2, which put me out for 5 weeks, our GP's Practice Nurse suggested I ran each week twice. Excellent...

I started Couch 2 5k aged 59. After a knee injury in week 2, which put me out fo...

60Mouse

Graduate•8 years ago

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Is this normal??

Hi I'm new on here and am two third of my way through week one! I've joined an absolute beginners running group which is following a slightly different...

Hi I'm new on here and am two third of my way through week one! I've joined an ...

Jil-13

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Graduation & Park Run

Completed the Week 9 Run 3 on Thursday (how do I go about getting a badge? Are there medals? t-shirts? etc), and really pleased with the feeling of being able...

Completed the Week 9 Run 3 on Thursday (how do I go about getting a badge? Are ...

i_am_alive

Graduate•8 years ago

A year has passed and I am back. I gave up the first time at about week 7 and due to one thing and another, well every excuse in the book, I have not got back...

Back Plodding Along

A year has passed and I am back. I gave up the first time at about week 7 and du...

simonr1964

•8 years ago