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One of our dogs helped with W7R3 today

I did W7R3 yesterday so today I went to the park to watch our older two kids do the same run- our youngest is planning to do the run through the woods with my...

I did W7R3 yesterday so today I went to the park to watch our older two kids do ...

VeganNelly

Graduate•8 years ago

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in a loop - weeks 5 to 7

I went on holiday in August being in the middle of week 7 and feeling great. a week off running (I was in Edinburgh and far too hilly for me to run!) and I...

I went on holiday in August being in the middle of week 7 and feeling great. a w...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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WHAT TOOK ME SO LONG??!!

Well! Having had sooo much encouragement the new shoes made it out the box for their debut this morning! Wow! What a difference!! Derrr! What took me so long!!...

Well! Having had sooo much encouragement the new shoes made it out the box for t...

Spoons2696

Graduate•8 years ago

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Progress of sorts

Just run 1.63 miles at an average pace of 15.36 mins per mile and I couldn't be happier. I've also shifted my running days to include a week-end - part of my 3...

Just run 1.63 miles at an average pace of 15.36 mins per mile and I couldn't be ...

pollyp1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3a - Well, That Didn't Go To Plan

Couldn't run on Thursday or Friday, so snuck in a run on Saturday morning about 11am. This may not have been a good idea. Problem 1: It was raining from...

Couldn't run on Thursday or Friday, so snuck in a run on Saturday morning about ...

michaelvdays

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 check!

I did it! I did run 3 :D It was probably the slowest I've run but I don't care! I worked out I ran for 2.75k, never thought I'd ever do that. Now for Week 6...

I did it! I did run 3 :D It was probably the slowest I've run but I don't care! ...

loisamelia

Graduate•8 years ago

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Last run if W8 - next up W9R1

Another early morning run up the lane and back - same route but means I can easily measure progress. Just a little excited for W9 runs. Hopefully the finish...

Another early morning run up the lane and back - same route but means I can easi...

Indiscoot

Graduate•8 years ago

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Taking my time, but it's worth it!

W6R3 (probably week 9 in elapsed time), and I've done my first ever 25 minute run! Solo, because my running buddy and lovely husband is on the injury couch...

W6R3 (probably week 9 in elapsed time), and I've done my first ever 25 minute ru...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Back from the dead!

Two years to the day since I graduated, I just ran W1R1 again. I've not run since 11 July due to a hip flexor strain - who knew a muscle could get so damaged -...

Two years to the day since I graduated, I just ran W1R1 again. I've not run sinc...

useitorloseit

Graduate•8 years ago

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Who would have thought?

Well I did it. Week 5 Run 3 completed. 5 weeks ago I wouldn't have believed it possible. So for all of you out there steeling yourselves to do run 3 believe me...

Well I did it. Week 5 Run 3 completed. 5 weeks ago I wouldn't have believed it p...

PFielding

Graduate•8 years ago

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Podcasts or the c25K App?

Morning all, I wish I knew how to start a poll. But it has become apparent that on W5R3, the podcasts and app starts to differ, the podcasts having 20...

Morning all, I wish I knew how to start a poll. But it has become apparent th...

Fat_stab

Graduate•8 years ago

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The Couch IS REALLY CALLING !!

Got Enough "Go", that Got PAST Excuses and Did W1R1 !! Attempted W1R2, But UNABLE to Complete !! NOW, the Couch HAS CALLED IN the REINFORCEMENTS !! GOT to get...

Got Enough "Go", that Got PAST Excuses and Did W1R1 !! Attempted W1R2, But UNABL...

dirkcb07

•8 years ago

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When can I start?

Hello everyone ,I am 64, just had major abdominal surgery ,last Monday to be precise,with removal of a large mass,and my womb,ovaries,tubes and cervix! During...

Hello everyone ,I am 64, just had major abdominal surgery ,last Monday to be pre...

Elthuin

•8 years ago

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Week 9: let's do this!

I'm about to start week 9 later this morning, the forecast is for a beautiful fresh day, so I'm going to really enjoy it; just me, Laura, my new Garmin...

I'm about to start week 9 later this morning, the forecast is for a beautiful fr...

Simonc25k

Graduate•8 years ago

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W2R3

What a week! After stolen cars and the biggest storm to hit South Australia in 50 years it's been a far from normal week, so there have been a few additional...

What a week! After stolen cars and the biggest storm to hit South Australia in 5...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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W7R3 done

I ran by myself today; the only times I've done that before was when I was in the cull zones, so it was strange running in the park by myself without having my...

I ran by myself today; the only times I've done that before was when I was in th...

VeganNelly

Graduate•8 years ago

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Tired, frustrated and sore hips. Whinge alert!

I feel a little bad posting this as I have only ever posted when i am having a whinge and today is no exception. After graduating on the treadmill and then...

I feel a little bad posting this as I have only ever posted when i am having a w...

velcrofeet

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 c25k

Laura did it for me - week 9 run 1 - 30 minutes and 5 km exactly. No issues along the way, just stuck to the plan and did as it said. First time I tried I...

Laura did it for me - week 9 run 1 - 30 minutes and 5 km exactly. No issues alon...

madcyclist8008

•8 years ago

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Week 2, Day 2

Today I completed the second run of week 2. This time I went around the street where I live and one close by. I wasn't as self conscious as I thought I would...

Today I completed the second run of week 2. This time I went around the street w...

janey38

Graduate•8 years ago

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W8 R3...... 2nd park run..... So much love for this forum and the support you give

So this morning I did my 2nd park run as my w8 R3. I know I didn't leave a rest day but really wanted to do park run again this week. There was easy 100% more...

So this morning I did my 2nd park run as my w8 R3. I know I didn't leave a rest ...

Wkdjojo

Graduate•8 years ago

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Unimpressed of Lincoln

Meant to do week 9 day 1 .. but yesterday on my rest day I got a REALLY annoying sharp pain in my left knee .. hasn't gone away overnight and is still here at...

Meant to do week 9 day 1 .. but yesterday on my rest day I got a REALLY annoying...

RobD

Graduate•8 years ago

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'Running Club' for Parkrun

Oh yes and i've amended my details on the Parkrun website and put 'NHS Couch to 5k' as my running club. (didn't know you could do that until i read it on here...

Oh yes and i've amended my details on the Parkrun website and put 'NHS Couch to ...

Woody131061

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 !!!

Been trying to crack week 9 for three weeks now but with new job and other stuff getting in the way it's been stop - start. Anyway run 1, again, on Monday...

Been trying to crack week 9 for three weeks now but with new job and other stuff...

Beelady

Graduate•8 years ago

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Carrying On with Parkruns

Hi All I'm afraid i haven't run much since graduating and doing my first parkrun on September 3rd.What with work and going on holiday for a couple of weeks....

Hi All I'm afraid i haven't run much since graduating and doing my first parkrun...

Woody131061

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

Extra W2 run - just to be sure!!

Took the advice,did my extra W2 run an hour ago just to be sure there were no ill effects from Monday ,was absolutely fine :) Just a shade off my peak pace...

Took the advice,did my extra W2 run an hour ago just to be sure there were no il...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Week two run 1. Can't believe how far I got!

Discovering whole bits of my neighbourhood I never knew existed, which is good, but I didn't realise it was not eight runs today..so "four out four back "...

Discovering whole bits of my neighbourhood I never knew existed, which is good, ...

Raven2016

Graduate•8 years ago

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Running in the rain

Turns out I quite like it but what do I do about my phone? I have to get Bluetooth headphones and a waterproof pouch for my phone??

Turns out I quite like it but what do I do about my phone? I have to get Bluetoo...

doogaloo

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Quick check-in

Hi Everybody, I am sorry I haven't been very active on the forum for quite a while but I am super-busy with the relocation to Italy, where I am also hoping to...

Hi Everybody, I am sorry I haven't been very active on the forum for quite a whi...

secan

Graduate•8 years ago

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W1 R1 .... On the board

Hi all, Well after a few exercise free days, my sore hip soon got better following my "free style" run on Tuesday, so went out this morning and did week 1 run...

Hi all, Well after a few exercise free days, my sore hip soon got better follow...

OndaC33

Graduate•8 years ago

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Is now the time???

Sooooo! Heading home from wonderful Wales and thinking that maybe (just maybe!!) tomorrow is the day to open the box and take the new Hoka running shoes out...

Sooooo! Heading home from wonderful Wales and thinking that maybe (just maybe!!)...

Spoons2696

Graduate•8 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for October 2016

One of our dogs helped with W7R3 today

in a loop - weeks 5 to 7

WHAT TOOK ME SO LONG??!!

Progress of sorts

Week 8 Run 3a - Well, That Didn't Go To Plan

Week 5 run 3 check!

Last run if W8 - next up W9R1

Taking my time, but it's worth it!

Back from the dead!

Who would have thought?

Podcasts or the c25K App?

The Couch IS REALLY CALLING !!

When can I start?

Week 9: let's do this!

W2R3

W7R3 done

Tired, frustrated and sore hips. Whinge alert!

Week 9 Run 1 c25k

Week 2, Day 2

W8 R3...... 2nd park run..... So much love for this forum and the support you give

Unimpressed of Lincoln

'Running Club' for Parkrun

Week 9 Run 2 !!!

Carrying On with Parkruns

Extra W2 run - just to be sure!!

Week two run 1. Can't believe how far I got!

Running in the rain

Quick check-in

W1 R1 .... On the board

Is now the time???

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