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I can see graduation in the distance

Week 7 run 2, just completed. Didn't think I'd still be here after difficult week 5+6, yet here I am, still trudging on, looking like a fright as I jog by. My...

Week 7 run 2, just completed. Didn't think I'd still be here after difficult wee...

Annty

•7 years ago

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Just found a winter clothing guide for runners, thought I'd share

In case anyone interested xxxx

Wkdjojo

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R3

All done! Struggled at first but that maybe due to it being freezing, my legs felt like lead and my breathing seemed more laboured. Still managed a bit of a...

All done! Struggled at first but that maybe due to it being freezing, my legs fe...

Midspur

Graduate•7 years ago

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Back to running in the cold but.....

It was amazing! Have been in Spain for five weeks running three times a week in fairly warm conditions (24 degrees at 8 o clock am) and found it quite...

It was amazing! Have been in Spain for five weeks running three times a week i...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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How I approached Wk5R3

I thought I would share how I approached Wk5R3 and hope it might help other cautious runners build a bit of extra confidence before embarking on the dreaded...

I thought I would share how I approached Wk5R3 and hope it might help other caut...

FozSoc

Graduate•7 years ago

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My first post: Wk6R1 Done! Great forum!

Hi Guys, My first posting here, having recently joined the forum. Thank you all for some great motivational advice and tips - it really has helped especially...

Hi Guys, My first posting here, having recently joined the forum. Thank you all ...

FozSoc

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk1R3

I procrastinated all yesterday and boy I wish I hadn't. Last run of the week today and I really enjoyed it. I did it on the treadmill and walked at 15 mins p/m...

I procrastinated all yesterday and boy I wish I hadn't. Last run of the week tod...

Traceybebbington

•7 years ago

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Disaster....

I have not run for what must be 3-4 weeks now because of hip pain so went to Dr and had x-ray. Results show arthritis in hip joint but the main cause of the...

I have not run for what must be 3-4 weeks now because of hip pain so went to Dr ...

Jmiss

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 completed at last

Well week 6 lasted 11 days due to a long weekend city break and some (minor) sickness in the middle of the week The hard part was getting out to do week 6 day...

Well week 6 lasted 11 days due to a long weekend city break and some (minor) sic...

RM2016

•7 years ago

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No Laura.. No music..no runkeeper.. Disaster!!

Just back of hols so was trying to get motivated to go out for a run before rain came! Running gear on😊Aldis best😀phone , headphones of I go....🏃🏃 decided...

Just back of hols so was trying to get motivated to go out for a run before rain...

Pc59

Graduate•7 years ago

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1st Parkrun done

.. it comes highly recommended .. :)

RobD

Graduate•7 years ago

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First outside run. Wk1 run 3

Felt really strange getting ready to go for a run outside. My first 2 walk/runs were in the gym . I'm planning to do 2 in the gym then Saturday morning getting...

Felt really strange getting ready to go for a run outside. My first 2 walk/runs ...

Lifejourney

•7 years ago

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HELP!!! I'm struggling......

Oh dear, having graduated on a high a couple of weeks ago things have gone to pot somewhat. Starting the programme thro the summer was great but these darker...

Oh dear, having graduated on a high a couple of weeks ago things have gone to po...

Hapbee99

Graduate•7 years ago

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Beautiful Run W5 R3 at Chorlton

So I'm up in Manchester visiting my uni student daughter and staying in a hotel in Didsbury. BUT I did remember to pack my running things, so this morning I...

So I'm up in Manchester visiting my uni student daughter and staying in a hotel ...

Razouski

•7 years ago

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Completed w7r3

Better run today, maybe my new shoes are helping I picked it up for the last 2 mins, listening to a playlist I created last song gave me a boost.... Bang...

Better run today, maybe my new shoes are helping I picked it up for the last 2 m...

Cuig1975

•7 years ago

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Saturday Run

Not to much to say about this morning's run. It was a beautiful dry, sharp, sunny morning. Just right for running. I ran about one km further than my other...

Not to much to say about this morning's run. It was a beautiful dry, sharp, sunn...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•7 years ago

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I am converted! Outdoor runner in the making

Well, at about 6am I woke up and my first thought was “I must go out for a run!” I then calculated at what time I had to start work (8am) and could I get up,...

Well, at about 6am I woke up and my first thought was “I must go out for a run!”...

Flossie22

Graduate•7 years ago

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Cold Morning Run

As I still don't trust my knee to hold up I am only one run a week so went out to do week 9 started gently at a fair rate as after 5minutes walking &15 minutes...

As I still don't trust my knee to hold up I am only one run a week so went out t...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5

Week 5 all done, including run 3 which i was dreading, although all my runs have been on the track, so not to aggrevate my knee. so a few fist pumps and i had...

Week 5 all done, including run 3 which i was dreading, although all my runs have...

kaz56

Graduate•7 years ago

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Second time trying this!

I started the programme last year and got discouraged when I twisted my ankle in a rabbit hole, so I have started again. This time I did a lot of preparation,...

I started the programme last year and got discouraged when I twisted my ankle in...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Over two weeks with no running

My knee seems to have settled but for the last couple of weeks I've had an awful cough and felt "chesty" so no running for over two weeks. I've missed it but...

My knee seems to have settled but for the last couple of weeks I've had an awful...

janey38

Graduate•7 years ago

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Freaky Friday and the light is here

I can't usually take Fridays off but today was different. I had a dentist appointment and my boss was away so I took the rest of the day off. After the dentist...

I can't usually take Fridays off but today was different. I had a dentist appoin...

1903

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 R1 at last!

Well Raven2016........I just went and did it! Must admit the thought of a glass of wine waiting for me was a good incentive. Bring on w6 r2. Happy running!...

Well Raven2016........I just went and did it! Must admit the thought of a glass...

Gump73

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

W7 completed

Feeling a great level of satisfaction in completing W7 and able to run for 25 mins and managed 4 Kms. I have surprised myself. This forum has been inspiring...

Feeling a great level of satisfaction in completing W7 and able to run for 25 mi...

vaibhavg78

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7R3 With a bit of wind assistance!

Hello everyone! My general route is a long thin loop running northish along the seafront and then turning south to run/walk back. This evening I had a brisk...

Hello everyone! My general route is a long thin loop running northish along the ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Any advice?

I have just got back from my run W8 R3 and I seem to have really bad groin strain. I could feel it slightly as I was running, but I kept going. Now I'm back...

I have just got back from my run W8 R3 and I seem to have really bad groin strai...

Happytorun

Graduate•7 years ago

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Great end to my working week

Knew I had it in me - just didn't know it was gonna be today ... Just in from my run - kept to that new route around the recreation ground - and felt great....

Knew I had it in me - just didn't know it was gonna be today ... Just in from my...

dereham-girl

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7R3 completed! :)

Hey guys/gals, Well, I have just come out the shower after completing my last run of week 7 and I feel great! :) To be honest I wasn't really looking forward...

Hey guys/gals, Well, I have just come out the shower after completing my last ru...

Lee337

Graduate•7 years ago

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I've done it!!! I've done it!!! I've done it!!!

I just got in from my graduation run and am feeling SO chuffed!!! Just ten weeks ago, it was incomprehensible that I could possibly run for half an hour...

I just got in from my graduation run and am feeling SO chuffed!!! Just ten week...

Meintheuniverse

Graduate•7 years ago

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Laura was with me, no gremlins

No technology gremlins today, but I had decided to do W1R3 on the treadmill to try to see what was happening with my walk/run periods. I had landed up SOOOOO...

No technology gremlins today, but I had decided to do W1R3 on the treadmill to t...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

11 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2016

I can see graduation in the distance

Just found a winter clothing guide for runners, thought I'd share

W5R3

Back to running in the cold but.....

How I approached Wk5R3

My first post: Wk6R1 Done! Great forum!

Wk1R3

Disaster....

Week 6 completed at last

No Laura.. No music..no runkeeper.. Disaster!!

1st Parkrun done

First outside run. Wk1 run 3

HELP!!! I'm struggling......

Beautiful Run W5 R3 at Chorlton

Completed w7r3

Saturday Run

I am converted! Outdoor runner in the making

Cold Morning Run

Week 5

Second time trying this!

Over two weeks with no running

Freaky Friday and the light is here

Week 6 R1 at last!

W7 completed

W7R3 With a bit of wind assistance!

Any advice?

Great end to my working week

W7R3 completed! :)

I've done it!!! I've done it!!! I've done it!!!

Laura was with me, no gremlins

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