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Well that was my first run in the rain. Actually quite enjoyed being out in it, until the very end when it became absolutely torrential! As for the run...

Week 3 run 1

Well that was my first run in the rain. Actually quite enjoyed being out in it, ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

Hi, hope you are all well. A little intro about me. I am 44 and only got into exercise in the last 2 years and have always wanted to run but never did...

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Hi! 😀

Hi, hope you are all well. A little intro about me. I am 44 and only got into e...

Katie-bt

•7 years ago

I want to write it here, to have it oit in the world. I am back to square one and I am starting from scratch again. In my plans W1R1 today. Let's hope I will...

New commitment

I want to write it here, to have it oit in the world. I am back to square one an...

IgaT

Graduate•7 years ago

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I can do this! Feelin positive

Just completed last run of week 3. Was worried about next week though when I have to increase to 5 mins. After the workout I decided to jog home instead of...

Just completed last run of week 3. Was worried about next week though when I ha...

hannahlaura1984

•7 years ago

So I have got to week 4, I barely managed wk4 run 1 and started walking during the last 5 minute run. That was Tuesday, i left a bigger break than normal to...

Massive fail?

So I have got to week 4, I barely managed wk4 run 1 and started walking during t...

sadieja1

•7 years ago

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W5R3 postponed due to heat

I should have done W5R3 yesterday but as it was so hot I did a run where there were lots of trees for shade. It was a long gentle downhill. Lovely to run,...

I should have done W5R3 yesterday but as it was so hot I did a run where there w...

christian1

Graduate•7 years ago

W3R1 done today@ 07:00 cloudy, cool and d ry; no issues, steady as I go .

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Gwibiwyr51

Graduate•7 years ago

Graduated 2 weeks ago. Ran Wednesday early morning whilst in London over tower bridge and back over London bridge and even said good morning to a beefeeter....

Wow I did it!

Graduated 2 weeks ago. Ran Wednesday early morning whilst in London over tower b...

Clewey65

Graduate•7 years ago

Out early this morning, saw lots of other runners, lots of people walking their dogs - everyone ultra cheerful and friendly. After about 5 minutes I suddenly...

W7R1 and I actually enjoyed it!

Out early this morning, saw lots of other runners, lots of people walking their ...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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I can see the finish line!

W8 r3 completed. A wobbly week - had my first fail on r1 but rallied and got through the rest of the week no problem. Breathing was a lot smoother today as...

W8 r3 completed. A wobbly week - had my first fail on r1 but rallied and got thr...

Hidden

•7 years ago

So, it's a day later than I had planned (due to several things/problems), but finally managed W2R3! Definitely not as bad as the first run this week, possibly...

Week Two Complete!

So, it's a day later than I had planned (due to several things/problems), but fi...

Adler92

•7 years ago

Surprisingly completed W2R3 this morning didn't realise until I'd finished thought I was only on R2! Actually reasonably easy 7am Saturday morning walk/run.

W2 R3

Surprisingly completed W2R3 this morning didn't realise until I'd finished thoug...

loubeelou76

Graduate•7 years ago

Done it, the gremlins were out in force this morning but I plodded through. I had to change my trainers near the end as I just couldn't lift my feet off the...

W4 R3

Done it, the gremlins were out in force this morning but I plodded through. I h...

Tp36

Graduate•7 years ago

Run completed 60 mins ago, ideal conditions cloudy, cool and dry; no issues to report, R2 planned for Mon am.

W3R1

Run completed 60 mins ago, ideal conditions cloudy, cool and dry; no issues to r...

Gwibiwyr51

Graduate•7 years ago

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Morning!

Hi all. Hope you're all doing ok! Completed w5 r1 yesterday and feeling amazing. Can definitely tell the difference in my fitness. I can't believe how...

Hi all. Hope you're all doing ok! Completed w5 r1 yesterday and feeling amazing...

Chelle1

•7 years ago

Hi all I have the couch to 5k a try back in January 2016 but had to stop shortly after as I got pregnant with my daughter. I've tried to find the same app but...

HELP

Hi all I have the couch to 5k a try back in January 2016 but had to stop shortly...

Nishp13

•7 years ago

So I completed week 4 last week and this week was meant to be week 5 but I had a bladder infection and tonsillitis so I've rested up I'm hoping to get out...

Took a week off!

So I completed week 4 last week and this week was meant to be week 5 but I had a...

Njfarrell

•7 years ago

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come back run 2

well went out on my second run after IC and all went well but hard to believe how unfit i felt after a short break run 1 i did on Tuesday 5 reps of w5r1...

well went out on my second run after IC and all went well but hard to believe ...

2Fit2Sit

Graduate•7 years ago

I had to miss a run this week so I'm a bit behind with the workouts - some horrible root canal treatment meant I couldn't eat properly so I decided it wouldn't...

A little bit behind schedule but week 4 run 2 done!

I had to miss a run this week so I'm a bit behind with the workouts - some horri...

Cc26

•7 years ago

Gosh that was a hot one! W5 R1 down. It was hard work that last five minutes and for the final minute I had to run along Streatham High Rd with bus stops full...

Into week 5 now

Gosh that was a hot one! W5 R1 down. It was hard work that last five minutes and...

LauraLiz

•7 years ago

Has anyone noticed a general increase in energy and greater tolerance of heat? I usually head for the couch on hot afternoons and didn't really need to today....

Week 4 run 2 - surprising increase in energy

Has anyone noticed a general increase in energy and greater tolerance of heat? I...

Gillma

Graduate•7 years ago

Finally completed week 6. Repeated day 2 a couple of times before finally running 25 minutes comfortably. Bring on week 7!

Week 6

Finally completed week 6. Repeated day 2 a couple of times before finally runnin...

kesmcg

Graduate•7 years ago

is it really 20 mins for run 3?!! Is this a mistake?😜 Week 6 is back to intervals isn't it? How did the graduates find it?

Wk 5 run 1 done but I'm not sure I'll ever get past this week!

is it really 20 mins for run 3?!! Is this a mistake?😜 Week 6 is back to interva...

Poppyf

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 - done 🙋🏼🙋🏼

Hi I'm 38 and haven't run since i was probably doing something I shouldn't have been doing at 14 :/ I'm a little excited at completing my first week, my...

Hi I'm 38 and haven't run since i was probably doing something I shouldn't have ...

hunty38

•7 years ago

Hello - wow I can't believe I'm running !!! This app Is so easy to use and I couldn't have got so far on my own - I'm on week 5 with run 1 complete - I feel...

Hello wk5

Hello - wow I can't believe I'm running !!! This app Is so easy to use and I c...

Loulou70

Graduate•7 years ago

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week 8 in the bag ! still cant believe im this far along

well thats the final one of week 8 done , im very surprised that ive managed to get this far i thought my lot would be up at week 3 , i have lost half a stone...

well thats the final one of week 8 done , im very surprised that ive managed to ...

secksy34

Graduate•7 years ago

Hi, just found this forum as realised I was enjoying the app and running and wondered what the message at the end of each run meant! Never ever in a million...

Late to the party - week 6

Hi, just found this forum as realised I was enjoying the app and running and won...

Unfit_shell

•7 years ago

Was worried about being able to run for 3 minutes non stop today, especially in this heat but nailed it! Bring on w3r2!! 😀🏃

Week 3 run 1

Was worried about being able to run for 3 minutes non stop today, especially in ...

Kathoward

•7 years ago