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98% humidity at 6:30 am...

... and 78 degrees, Even my dog was ready for that run to finish.

jaybro28

Graduate•7 years ago

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Isotonic drinks, yes or no?

I'm starting to find I'm waivering (even more than usual) in the last few mins of my runs, no doubt because of the current heat as much as general exhaustion....

I'm starting to find I'm waivering (even more than usual) in the last few mins o...

SunnyMummy

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8 R3

Ran for 34.20 minutes today - no stopping for an icecream on the way. Still a bit hot for me, but this run was much smoother due to starting slow. If there is...

Ran for 34.20 minutes today - no stopping for an icecream on the way. Still a bi...

DawnRun

•7 years ago

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Cream crackered update c25k and beyond

Hello peeps , Sorry not posted 4 a while ,well where to start . Managed to consolidate my 30 mins runs during may every other night and stepped it up to 33...

Hello peeps , Sorry not posted 4 a while ,well where to start . Managed to con...

doubletap

Graduate•7 years ago

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How to breathe W3

In W2 they talk about breathing but I didn't really follow it...I was obviously doing something wrong - breathing in for 4 and counting strides on my left foot...

In W2 they talk about breathing but I didn't really follow it...I was obviously ...

BeaGood

•7 years ago

15 Replies

I'm Back! Sort of?

So the last time I posted on here, I was feeling sorry for myself after getting an injury, but after four and a half weeks, I finally got myself off the IC and...

So the last time I posted on here, I was feeling sorry for myself after getting ...

Shan93

•7 years ago

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Advice: distance or speed

Graduated last month and now running 5k four times per week. I am rather slow - around 45 mins to do 5k so what should I do now as I want to progress - do I...

Graduated last month and now running 5k four times per week. I am rather slow - ...

MrsShrek

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Not feeling it....

I haven't run since Friday - been waking up around 5am each morning but (like a lot of people I'm sure) have had very little sleep and have lost my motivation...

I haven't run since Friday - been waking up around 5am each morning but (like a ...

SamMc1

•7 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 - in Greece 🌞😓

So it's 30° +here, similar to temps in the U.K. today. Suffering from hourly hot flushes anyway, I decided to head for the treadmill in the air conditioned gym...

So it's 30° +here, similar to temps in the U.K. today. Suffering from hourly hot...

Lissyf

Graduate•7 years ago

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This must be how The Rock feels every day!!

Week 9... run 3... 7am this morning. NAILED IT. Feeling really good about myself, good about life and all that other stuff. Thanks to all those regular...

Week 9... run 3... 7am this morning. NAILED IT. Feeling really good about mysel...

madmillsey

•7 years ago

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Gary and Mfam: the pre-HM self-sabotage showdown.

Hello all! Sorry for the silence. I could give you lots of excuses about life getting in the way, work, etc;, but I'd be lying. The baseline is that I'd lost...

Hello all! Sorry for the silence. I could give you lots of excuses about life g...

mfamilias

Graduate•7 years ago

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Describe how you felt once you completed W9 run3 on Couch 25K.

I must say for me, it was actually a relief I got through it, because some real obstacles that week. I got sick - I never get a cold in June - never in 43...

I must say for me, it was actually a relief I got through it, because some real ...

Wannaberoadrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

Hot hot hot!

Up and out early this am but it was still boiling even at 7:30am. Other half followed on his bike and took some pics for me!

Up and out early this am but it was still boiling even at 7:30am. Other half fol...

Fionn42

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Wk 2 R1 complete

Early start this morning but I beat the heat. Great session today roll on R2. Happy Wednesday everyone.

Early start this morning but I beat the heat. Great session today roll on R2. Ha...

acheymakey

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Knee advice

Can anybody offer any advice or similar experience please. I have just completed run 2 of week 6 and whilst I'm running I feel achey but nothing unusual. Once...

Can anybody offer any advice or similar experience please. I have just completed...

Alilang

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Putting weight on

Hi, I'm new to running and have just completed w5 r 1. I'm enjoying the running and the programme but I wonder if anyone has started to put weight on since...

Hi, I'm new to running and have just completed w5 r 1. I'm enjoying the running ...

Virginrunner

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Just the 5k

Out at 4:30 for my normal early morning run quite a bit cooler here this morning so 5 minute warm up and following the route I took on Sunday but instead of...

Out at 4:30 for my normal early morning run quite a bit cooler here this morning...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•7 years ago

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Loving it out there

Lovely morning run before it gets hot. I officially have the running bug. Does that make me a runner now? Have a good one!

Lovely morning run before it gets hot. I officially have the running bug. Does t...

kesmcg

Graduate•7 years ago

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Back at it week 5 run 2 done!

So after last weeks concerns that I would struggle to come back I've done it! I listened to my body after hospital treatment last Tuesday and have just been...

So after last weeks concerns that I would struggle to come back I've done it! I ...

Lulu_xx

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Lots my week 4 run 2

I've just completed my week 4 run 2 but don't now what happened coz I didn't manage to save my run, does anyone know how a can find the run. Bit annoyed!

I've just completed my week 4 run 2 but don't now what happened coz I didn't man...

FNCANDOIT

•7 years ago

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Tail runner here I come!

This Saturday I will be the tail runner! I can't wait. It's been about 2 weeks since I've ran. Now I have motivation to get up early tomorrow and run. Any...

This Saturday I will be the tail runner! I can't wait. It's been about 2 weeks s...

Lavender1962

Graduate•7 years ago

8 Replies

Wk8r2

Feeling really good that's another step closer. It's amazing how different the same run can be. Run 1 of this week was difficult right from the off but it...

Feeling really good that's another step closer. It's amazing how different the ...

Stampy74

Graduate•7 years ago

2 Replies

Posture problems

Today I completed WK7R2. Although I found the run hard I didn't feel any twinges during. A couple of hours later I felt pain in coccyx area which made it hard...

Today I completed WK7R2. Although I found the run hard I didn't feel any twinges...

Jomarie1979

Graduate•7 years ago

12 Replies

Newbie saying Hi

Hello - Just saying a quick hi :o) Completed run 1, week 3 yesterday. Going well so far but can't imagine in my wildest dreams being able to run for 30 mins...

Hello - Just saying a quick hi :o) Completed run 1, week 3 yesterday. Going wel...

BeaGood

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Week 3 Run 3

I am so glad I put up with the aches and the hobbling on run it has definetely improved a lot!!! I finish my cool down and not only is the hobble cured but...

I am so glad I put up with the aches and the hobbling on run it has definetely i...

charthedreamer

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

W1 Complete!

I did it! Early this morning before it got too hot! Wohoo.Week 1 is complete 😎 Roll on Week 2. I'll be away with my family for W2 R1 & 2 but have planned my...

I did it! Early this morning before it got too hot! Wohoo.Week 1 is complete 😎 ...

Windmill10

Graduate•7 years ago

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Suprised after starting on the treadmill

Just completed W3R2 and surprised that I found it better outside compared to the treadmill. I started on the treadmill to cushion my knees and avoid pollen to...

Just completed W3R2 and surprised that I found it better outside compared to the...

gingerem1

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

W2R2

Finished W2R2 this morning without any problems. I started a little later in the morning but it was overcast and slightly breezy so. Actually it was quite...

Finished W2R2 this morning without any problems. I started a little later in th...

Katydid1

•7 years ago

1 Reply

W3R2 - You can't touch this!😂

Finally, after 6 days I managed to complete this run! It's been too hot so I've been working out in an air-con place, no treadmill, just free weights and body...

Finally, after 6 days I managed to complete this run! It's been too hot so I've ...

Lstace

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Thank goodness it's cooler W6R1

That wasn't too bad at all. It was so chilly I took an extra layer, but still had to strip it off after the first run. I put it back on for the warm down...

That wasn't too bad at all. It was so chilly I took an extra layer, but still ha...

RuthMargaret

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for June 2017

98% humidity at 6:30 am...

Isotonic drinks, yes or no?

W8 R3

Cream crackered update c25k and beyond

How to breathe W3

I'm Back! Sort of?

Advice: distance or speed

Not feeling it....

Week 8 run 1 - in Greece 🌞😓

This must be how The Rock feels every day!!

Gary and Mfam: the pre-HM self-sabotage showdown.

Describe how you felt once you completed W9 run3 on Couch 25K.

Hot hot hot!

Wk 2 R1 complete

Knee advice

Putting weight on

Just the 5k

Loving it out there

Back at it week 5 run 2 done!

Lots my week 4 run 2

Tail runner here I come!

Wk8r2

Posture problems

Newbie saying Hi

Week 3 Run 3

W1 Complete!

Suprised after starting on the treadmill

W2R2

W3R2 - You can't touch this!😂

Thank goodness it's cooler W6R1

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