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22 mins... check!

Having managed 20 mins three times in my comeback week last week, I wanted to try and go slightly further today. As usual for a Sunday the plan was to run...

Having managed 20 mins three times in my comeback week last week, I wanted to tr...

RainbowC

Graduate•7 years ago

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2nd run of Week 9 dusted!

Ok, last post I complained of a niggling hip flexor. So, I iced it several times a day for several days, while gently trying some new, more effective...

Ok, last post I complained of a niggling hip flexor. So, I iced it several time...

gazelle2B

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk6 R1

Can't believe I've made it to Week 6. Having done the full 20 minutes at the end of week 5 I'm now beginning to think this is not as impossible as I first...

Can't believe I've made it to Week 6. Having done the full 20 minutes at the en...

Filbertneale

•7 years ago

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W9R3 ✔ WHEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

Well that title's the short version - I've plodded away for so long now, I literally never thought I'd ever get this far. It was the World's slowest jog (well...

Well that title's the short version - I've plodded away for so long now, I liter...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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After run disappointment

I always feel disappointed after a run knowing I have to wait so long until my next one! Rest days are borrrrinngg!!

I always feel disappointed after a run knowing I have to wait so long until my n...

Jomarie1979

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK6 RUN2

Week6 Run2 - you were fine... just my brain tried to get in the way.

starhail

•7 years ago

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…and this is what you may get for taking it slow and steady

67…just finished a 10K and still having the energy to jump for joy at the end of it:) PS Not said in a proud way, just with pure joy. Plus...slow and steady...

67…just finished a 10K and still having the energy to jump for joy at the end of...

Oldfloss

Administrator•7 years ago

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Parkrun in Montreal starting next Saturday!

The first official parkrun in Montreal will be starting next Saturday at Park Frederic Back. Hopefully it will take off as others have elsewhere. I went to a...

The first official parkrun in Montreal will be starting next Saturday at Park Fr...

Lavender1962

Graduate•7 years ago

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Feeling very proud of myself

I've been doing the programme on a treadmill up until now. I ventured out for my first run outfdoors today on a busy common with my other half who is an...

I've been doing the programme on a treadmill up until now. I ventured out for my...

Cliff_H

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1R3...getting better by degrees!

So 3rd run this morning. Was blowing a hoolie, you fair notice it when you're 'running' into it eh? Managed right up to r4 when my app and spotify stopped...

So 3rd run this morning. Was blowing a hoolie, you fair notice it when you're 'r...

SoozyM

•7 years ago

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W5 R3 (again)

So I posted a few days ago about being worried about doing this run today, and received some lovely words of encouragement 😊 Well, I missed the run...

So I posted a few days ago about being worried about doing this run today, and r...

kjs81

•7 years ago

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Running!

1st day of second week feeling positive

Looby52

•7 years ago

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First run in the rain & no music!!

Well far from flattering photo 😂😂however just so chuffed i went out when normally I wouldn't dream of running in bad weather but i knew i was going away for...

Well far from flattering photo 😂😂however just so chuffed i went out when norma...

Pc59

Graduate•7 years ago

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Spot the dog

When my beloved Spot died on May 7th my reason for walking every day disappeared so I decided to take up C25. What a good decision. Not only have I just...

When my beloved Spot died on May 7th my reason for walking every day disappeared...

Jcab

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3D1

Was apprehensive about today's run after a difficult last run of w2. But did it, ran for 3 minutes twice. Am very proud of myself (and my 10 year old who...

Was apprehensive about today's run after a difficult last run of w2. But did it...

Cantersmum

Graduate•7 years ago

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Face plant 😩

Well was feeling like a proper runner yesterday wk7 run 3 , scampering through woods at a respectable pace and moved to one side of tree to let oncoming runner...

Well was feeling like a proper runner yesterday wk7 run 3 , scampering through w...

Baz62

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hubs gift to me for my running achievements in 9 months.

In 9 months I have got from couch to 5k, trained for 10k, smashed my 5k pb down to 28.46min (Yes a sub 30min goal), finished my 10k event despite a snotty cold...

In 9 months I have got from couch to 5k, trained for 10k, smashed my 5k pb down ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Nervous about starting week 4

I've just completed week 3 run 3. I'm very slow but I'm doing it. I have fibromyalgia and it is quite a struggle. My knees are also really sore but I'm pushing...

I've just completed week 3 run 3. I'm very slow but I'm doing it. I have fibromy...

Lou1981

•7 years ago

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Penultimate Run

So after my post yesterday I decided to crack on and today I have done my second 30min run - I want to get that badge now. I listened to Laura for the first...

So after my post yesterday I decided to crack on and today I have done my second...

neptune

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Aldi

Aldi currently has a variety of evil looking physio foam rollers for £8 if anyone's interested/in need.

Aldi currently has a variety of evil looking physio foam rollers for £8 if anyon...

runlikeagirl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hit a brick wall

Last week I went from being on a high from running week 6 run 3 to then week 7 run 1 and hitting what felt was and is a massive mental (which led to physical...

Last week I went from being on a high from running week 6 run 3 to then week 7 r...

Julesh15

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 started

Today was my W3R1. I did it without my dog, as I wanted to concentrate on my breathing, not talking to and taking care of her (as she is still learning a...

Today was my W3R1. I did it without my dog, as I wanted to concentrate on my bre...

IgaT

Graduate•7 years ago

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I know it's not good manners but I'm extremely proud of myself!

I've just done W6R3 - 25 minutes of running without any rest period. I don't mind admitting, I was scared. I was due to run on Friday but after going to bed...

I've just done W6R3 - 25 minutes of running without any rest period. I don't mi...

RebeccaSK

Graduate•7 years ago

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Pulled a muscle - what next ?

I completed w6r2 but think I've pulled the piriformis muscle in my bum. That was 2 weeks ago. Still have trouble walking. Depressed I can't run as I was...

I completed w6r2 but think I've pulled the piriformis muscle in my bum. That was...

CJ1976

•7 years ago

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Weekly vlog week4

Finished week four here's the blog xx https://youtu.be/1qh50oazB80

HiddenGem

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R1 OMG 3 mins!

OMG 😲 3 mins didn't manage the first one as Molly 🐾🐾kept running in between my legs. I kept going though! Molly now shattered - I've done it ! Wow...

OMG 😲 3 mins didn't manage the first one as Molly 🐾🐾kept running in between m...

Catherinel14secondtimearound

•7 years ago

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Elite Runners Beware

because soon you'll be eating my dust. Having lost my runners mojo for the last few weeks, and feeling unbelievably discouraged at how slow I've been when I do...

because soon you'll be eating my dust. Having lost my runners mojo for the last ...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•7 years ago

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Half marathon training

Well only a month until my first half marathon and training not so good for last couple of weeks, a holiday to Greece and loss of running mojo to blame But out...

Well only a month until my first half marathon and training not so good for last...

ShannieP

Graduate•7 years ago

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Woohoo, another 3 miler smashed and I'm loving it more and more ....

.... albeit that they're still quite slow but I'm off my bum doing it! I'm getting well prepared for my Race for Life - just hope I can perform on the day as...

.... albeit that they're still quite slow but I'm off my bum doing it! I'm gett...

toria36

•7 years ago

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Regenerating running mojo today

Not mine, but First Born's - she has lost her mojo after coming in with the tail runner at the last two parkrun 5k's that she did in May; I have heard much...

Not mine, but First Born's - she has lost her mojo after coming in with the tail...

Dhiny

•7 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2017

22 mins... check!

2nd run of Week 9 dusted!

Wk6 R1

W9R3 ✔ WHEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

After run disappointment

WK6 RUN2

…and this is what you may get for taking it slow and steady

Parkrun in Montreal starting next Saturday!

Feeling very proud of myself

W1R3...getting better by degrees!

W5 R3 (again)

Running!

First run in the rain & no music!!

Spot the dog

W3D1

Face plant 😩

Hubs gift to me for my running achievements in 9 months.

Nervous about starting week 4

Penultimate Run

Aldi

Hit a brick wall

Week 3 started

I know it's not good manners but I'm extremely proud of myself!

Pulled a muscle - what next ?

Weekly vlog week4

W3R1 OMG 3 mins!

Elite Runners Beware

Half marathon training

Woohoo, another 3 miler smashed and I'm loving it more and more ....

Regenerating running mojo today

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